The Struggle is Real: Modern Parenting

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After the Disaster Aug 05, 2019

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In light of the tragedies we've seen lately, let's take a few a minutes to take about the trauma that they can cause, which can affect kids, adults, families and our communities.

Character on Display feat. Andre Bouey Mar 08, 2019

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Teens spend an average of 9 hours a day using technology, and a big chunk of that time is spent on social media. In this episode, Dr. Susy Francis Best and Andre Bouey shed some light on how help your kids balance the use of social media, how to spot the warning signs and how to keep technology from taking over their life.

Inappropriate Texting feat. Dr. Yanina Gomez Feb 25, 2019

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The average teen sends over 3,000 texts per month. It's important for parents to set texting guidelines for the family. Tune in for a few tips on how to have open conversations with your kids on texting, sexting and technology.

Teaching your Kids Manners feat. Mike Oquendo Feb 19, 2019

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Our kids watch every move we make. They pick up our good habits and our bad habits. So how do we teach our kids manners? You guessed it. Tune in to this week's episode, featuring Mike Oquendo, for more. https://bit.ly/2t2ZMNJ

Speaking Their Love Language feat. Bill Ferrell Feb 12, 2019

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Children express and receive love in different ways. Knowing their love language will not only have a profound impact on your relationship and connection, but will also has help them feel unconditionally loved, accepted, heard and understood.

Recovering from Parenting Mistakes feat. James Breakwell Nov 28, 2018

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Parenting isn't an exact science. Sometimes we shine and sometimes not so much. It's ok. Join our panel discussion this week with James Breakwell a.k.a. Xploding Unicorn, for tips on how to recover from those parenting mistakes.

Teaching Your Children Personal Boundaries feat. Dr. Susanne Francis Best Nov 06, 2018

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Are you teaching your kids to have healthy boundaries? Children, just like adults, need to learn to set boundaries for themselves and respect those of others. Join the discussion this week, featuring Dr. Francis Best, to gain insights and practical tips on how to help your kids develop this important life skill. Special Guest: Dr. Susanne Francis Best Hosts: Dr. Alicia La Hoz, Omar Ramos & Veronica Avila

Building a Vocabulary feat. Principal Estuardo Mazin Oct 29, 2018

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Words have value. In this podcast, our panel discusses how to raise children to communicate with clarity and wisdom, and on how to use their words for good. Special Guest: Principal Estuardo Mazin Hosts: Dr. Alicia La Hoz, Omar Ramos, Veronica Avila

Balancing School & Extracurricular Activities feat. Ruby Salazar Oct 22, 2018

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Balancing school and extracurricular activities can be a headache for you and stressful for your child. How can you raise well-balanced kids without losing your mind? Tune into this week's episode of The Struggle is Real, featuring Ruby Salazar, for insights on how to strike a healthy balance.

They Grow Up So Fast feat. Dr. Yanina Gomez Oct 15, 2018

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Transitions are part of life, but we all know the struggle can get real when kids hit the tween years. Middle School is a place where kids will face many challenges. Things will get tougher academically, socially, mentally and emotionally. How do we prepare our kids for that? How do we prepare ourselves for the roller coaster of emotions that will eventually come with it? Tune into this week's episode of The Struggle is Real and join the conversation.