Prism Parenting: Looking at Behavior in a Different Light

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Yoga, Birth, and Babies with Deb Flashenberg Sep 23, 2021

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This week Heather interviews Deb Flashenberg. She is the founder of the Prenatal Yoga Center in New York, and she is the host of the Yoga | Birth | Babies podcast. Her mission is to “empower pregnant people to take an active role in their birth so they can emerge feeling heard, seen, understood and supported."

In this family we do hard things Sep 15, 2021

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Grit is one of those things best taught through life experience. This week we dive into how to support our kids with the tools they need to work towards their goals, the best way to motivate them when they need an extra push, and the power of modeling determination for them in our own lives.

Still I Run with Sasha Wolff Sep 08, 2021

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Why is mental illness still stigmatized, and how can running improve the mental health of parents? This week Sasha answers these questions and shares her personal story about why she started the non-profit Still I Run. She also gives some practical advice to Heather who recently signed up for a half-marathon.

Welcome to Season 3 Sep 08, 2021

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The fall is upon us and winter is coming! In the upcoming season of the Prism Parenting podcast we will explore topics related to parenting, improving the behavior of our kids, and more through solo episodes and many great interviews. In this introduction, Heather gives a sneak peak about the topics that will be covered this season and also a quick update about her summer. Welcome back!

Parenting While Working From Home- With Shari Medini Jun 09, 2021

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It’s been over a year since the start of the pandemic, and a large number of parents continue to work from home. This has both its advantages as well as challenges. This week Shari Medini from Adore Them Parenting shares practical strategies to help parents effectively work from home while still being the supportive parents they desire to be.

Learning to Thrive Post-Divorce with Torrey Commisso May 25, 2021

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This week licensed therapist Torrey Commisso shares her personal journey of divorce, single-parenting, and remarriage. She provides insight for parents walking through these challenges to help them move from just trying to survive to truly thriving in their new normal.

The Best Way to Improve Communication With Your Children (and Spouse!) - With Amber Trueblood May 13, 2021

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Every strong relationship has at least one common thread: effective communication. But how do you make that happen in your own home?! This week Amber Trueblood, a licensed marriage and family therapist, shares her wisdom on the best ways to improve family communication.

Back to the Basics: Fighting the Urge to Overreact or Give in When Your Kids Act Out Apr 27, 2021

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Often our kids act out to communicate with us. In this episode we will work through the best (and worst) ways to react when our kids act out.

Breaking the Cycle of Anxiety as a Parent: With Dr. Sharyn Kennedy Apr 11, 2021

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Many parents are tolerating rather than managing their anxiety, and this can make parenting even more challenging than it already is. This week, Dr. Kennedy gives practical strategies to manage and reduce anxiety as parents.

Back to the Basics: What is Triggering Your Child? Apr 01, 2021

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This week we start a mini-series dedicated to the fundamentals of understanding and changing your child’s behavior. In this first episode we uncover what’s triggering your child’s behavior and (more importantly!) how to make effective changes to prevent triggering it in the future.