The Struggle is Real: Modern Parenting

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Modeling Empathy: A Conversation About Teaching & Modeling Empathy to Children w/ Letticia Martinez Dec 05, 2017

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Talking to your kids about poverty and helping others is one thing. Showing them by volunteering, being kind to others and being accepting of other's differences - that's a much more powerful teaching tool. Tune in to this week's podcast to hear first hand how empathy can make a huge difference in your life and the life of your children. Special Guest: Letticia Martinez, Paralympic Swimmer Resident Expert: Dr. Alicia La Hoz Host: Omar Ramos & Veronica Avila

Choosing Gratitude: A Guide to Choosing to be Grateful with your Children feat. Dr. Kelly Flanagan Nov 28, 2017

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Gratitude is a daily choice, plain and simple. No matter your life or your circumstances you can always find something to be angry about, and you can always find something to be grateful for. Tune in for tips on how you can practice gratitude with your children. Special Guest: Dr. Kelly Flanagan Resident Expert: Dr. Alicia La Hoz Hosts: Omar Ramos & Veronica Avila

Raising the Brainy Child feat. Mike Oquendo a.k.a. Mikey O Nov 14, 2017

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Are you a competitive parent? You may be using your children’s results to boost your parental ego and it’s doing more harm than good. Tune in for insights on how to balance your ambition for your child to do well with their own desires and talents. Special Guest: Mike Oquendo Resident Expert: Dr. Alicia La Hoz Hosts: Omar Ramos & Veronica Avila

Childhood Stress: It's a Thing feat. Dr. Maria Cornejo Garcia Nov 06, 2017

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Did you know that children may start to experience stress as early as 3-years old? Your child may not be learning or growing as he/she should be because of it. Find out more on this week's podcast. Special Guest: Dr. Maria Cornejo Garcia Resident Expert: Dr. Alicia La Hoz Hosts: Robert Salazar & Veronica Avila

Champion Tribes: Father & Son Journey Oct 31, 2017

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Champion Tribes: Father & Son Journey by Family Bridges

Talking to Your Kids About Divorce feat. Tammy & Jay Daughtry Oct 23, 2017

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Divorce is a stressful and emotional experience for everyone involved. And when children are involved, it can often leave them feeling as though their whole world has been turned upside down. The transition can be a hard and trying, but you can take steps to reduce your child’s pain by making their well-being your top priority. Tune into this week’s episode of The Struggle is Real parenting podcast to learn how your kids can not only successfully navigate through this difficult time, but even emerge from it feeling loved, confident, and strong. Special Guests: Tammy & Jay Daughtry Hosts: Omar Ramos & Veronica Avila

Winning the Social Media Game: Helping your Child Navigate Social Media Positively w/Laura Tierney Oct 16, 2017

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Social media is here to stay. How can you as a parent teach your kids to use social media wisely? Focus on the do’s as opposed to the don’ts. Tune in to The Struggle is Real parenting podcast where our panel shares practical insights and tips on helping your children navigate social media positively. Guest Speaker: Laura Tierney, Founder & CEO of The Social Institute Resident Expert: Dr. Alicia La Hoz Hosts: Omar Ramos & Veronica Avila

The Role of Play with James Breakwell a.k.a. Exploding Unicorn Oct 09, 2017

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Parenting is a hard, but it doesn’t always have to be. We’ve got to relax a little and play, just like James Breakwell's family does as they prepare for the zombie apocalypse. Tune in to The Struggle is Real, to get tips straight from James on how to survive the apocalypse so you can continue having fun with your kids. Guest Speaker: James Breakwell (Exploding Unicorn), Comedian, Writer & Author of Only Dead on the Inside: A Parent's Guide to Surviving the Zombie Apocalypse Resident Expert: Dr. Alicia La Hoz Hosts: Robert Salazar & Veronica Avila

Raising Future Spouses & Parents feat. Ron & Cathy Tijerina Oct 02, 2017

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As a parent, have you ever thought that you aren't just raising your own children, but you are also raising someone else's future spouse, life partner and parent? Thinking about the responsibility to pass on the best human possible brings a whole new awareness and perspective on what we may choose to teach and, most importantly, model to your children. Tune in for more: Special Guests: Cathy & Ron Tijerina, Founders, The Ridge Project Resident Expert: Dr. Alicia La Hoz Hosts: Omar Ramos & Veronica Avila

Preparing them for Puppy Love feat. Dr. John Van Epp Sep 25, 2017

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The current cultural trend in America is for children to begin dating at earlier and earlier ages. This means that now, perhaps more than ever, it is crucial for parents to begin teaching their children about relationships sooner rather than later. It’s important to take a holistic approach that integrates love, dating, marriage, sex, and everything in between into an ongoing conversation about relationships. Tune in for more. Special Guest: Dr. John Van Epp, Author & Creator of Love Thinks Resident Expert: Dr. Alicia La Hoz Hosts: Omar Ramos & Veronica Avila

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