Prism Parenting: Looking at Behavior in a Different Light

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Helping Your Children Manage Chronic Stress with Dr. Kjell Hovik Mar 24, 2021

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Although stress is not a new phenomenon for kids, it’s definitely exacerbated in our current context. This week’s guest Dr. Hovik provides several practical strategies to help your child deal with long-term (as well as short-term) stress.

Helping Your Child (and You!) Sleep at Different Ages Mar 17, 2021

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Sleeping difficulties can occur at any age. This week we will cover how to help your child sleep during infancy, the toddler years, and into early childhood.

Helping Your Child Build Strong Communication Skills with Marci Melzer Mar 09, 2021

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Marci discusses how to know if your kiddo is language delayed and also the best strategies to use to facilitate fast and steady language growth.

Three Ways to Survive Those Days When Thriving Isn't an Option Mar 02, 2021

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Being a parent is amazing, but it’s also challenging, even on the best days. On the hardest days, it sometimes feels impossible to check yourself in the moment and change course. To kick off season 2, we will discuss three ways to show up as a parent on those days that you just don’t feel like it.

Season 2 Sneak Peak Feb 24, 2021

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Season two comes out March 1st, and I’m so excited to connect with you all again. Through solo episodes and interviews, we will continue to tackle all topics parenting and behavior. Stay tuned!

Understanding Lyme Disease with Dr. Roseann Jan 05, 2021

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This week on the show Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge discusses several topics including Lyme disease prevention and treatment, helping kids who suffer from chronic stomach aches, and managing night terrors during the toddler years.

How to Unapologetically Raise Strong Daughters Dec 16, 2020

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Culture still finds ways to tell women that they are less than. This week we look at three quotes from Sheryl Sandberg’s book Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead. Based upon these quotes, we will consider the best way we can raise our daughters to become strong and independent young women.

The Cell Phone Dilemma with Isaiah McPeak Dec 09, 2020

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What age should kids get cell phones, and what are the risk and benefits that parents should be aware of? This week Isaiah McPeak shares invaluable information and perspective about this important topic.

The Key to Less Picky Eating This Holiday Season Dec 02, 2020

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The holidays are a good opportunity to introduce your kids to new food and help them move past picky eating habits. In this episode we cover three simple (and painless!) things you can try with your kids.

Replay: Raising Grateful Little Humans Nov 25, 2020

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Ever wonder what you can you do to raise grateful little humans?! This week is Thanksgiving, and I think it is the perfect time to contemplate this topic. In this episode I’ll go over three practical ways to do just this. For the fun of it, I’ve also included a short interview with my daughter, Ady.