148: Transformed by Birth. With Britta Bushnell
The Art of Parenting
Are you curious about the magic of daily rituals? Listen in and learn from my guest, Britta Bushnell, how they can transform your life. I’ve always been fascinated by the transformative process of birth, and why I became a birth doula. Today, I’m excited to be speaking with Britta, a seasoned childbirth educator to explore how birth is truly the first and most crucial initiation into parenthood. What We Talked About: The importance of childbirth as an initiation into parenthood. Mythology and storytelling as meaning-making practices for adults and kids. Incorporating rituals...
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147: The Confident Teen Blueprint. With Karleen Savage
The Art of Parenting
Do you want to foster confidence in your teen better? Listen in and discover how you can start today at home. Helping our teenagers feel confident is critical to their well-being and future success, starting at home. Karleen shares her personal and professional experience as a conflict resolution expert. Listen in to acquire the tools to nurture the confidence your teens need to thrive in life. We Talked About: What five universal skills do experts use to resolve conflicts, and how can you use them at home? What unwanted baggage gets in the way of building your teen’s...
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146: Childhood Unplugged. With Katherine Martinko
The Art of Parenting
Is your child's screen time stealing precious moments? Listen in as my guest, Katherine Martinko, shares how to unplug and reclaim childhood. What We Talked About: Katherine’s desire to write her book “Childhood Unplugged.”’ The effects of excessive screen time have on our children's development and mental health Navigating digital media use and fostering offline activities Setting boundaries around screen time and social media use. Modeling appropriate use of our digital devices to shape healthy screen habits for our children. Alternative communication methods and...
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145: A Race Against Blindness. With Stephen Johnston
The Art of Parenting
How far would you go to save your child's vision? Listen in as Stephen Johnston shares his mission to fight blindness for his son and thousands of others. It’s hard to imagine losing one sight, and even more heartbreaking to discover that your child is. My guest today is a father on a mission to find a cure not only for his child but all persons affected by the onset of blindness. What We Talked About: The Precursor of Bardet-Biedl Syndrome How Steve's parenting approach changed after his son's diagnosis Steve's journey in creating a nonprofit organization, "A Race Against...
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144: Rise Above the Story. With Karena Kilcoyne
The Art of Parenting
Do you have difficulty overcoming past trauma to start living the life you desire? Tune in to listen to Karena’s transformative insights. The negative stories we tell ourselves can be quite damaging to our well-being. My guest today shares how to move beyond so we can rise above the story to live a fulfilling life. What We Talked About: Why Karena felt compelled to share her story in her book Her 3-step process to healing from trauma Why, as parents, it’s crucial to have self-awareness How to break free from negative self-talk The unwanted ripple effects of trauma How...
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143 The Impacts of Tech on Our Lives. With Forest Bronzan
The Art of Parenting
Do you struggle with digital consumption, whether you or your children in your home? Listen in and learn what we now know about how technology impacts our children. I’m concerned about technology's effects on our children’s developing brains. Today, I spoke with Forest Bronzan, a father leading global initiatives, so we can better understand how technology impacts our lives and our children. What We Talked About: How technology is changing and impacting the way we raise our children. The challenges we face in navigating social media How parents can have open conversations...
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142 The Breakthrough Years. With Ellen Galinsky
The Art of Parenting
What if the teenage years weren't something to fear but a breakthrough opportunity for growth? Listen in as my guest, Ellen Galinsky, unveils a fresh approach. Adolescence is a transformative and extremely important time in human development. In her latest book, The Breakthrough Years, Ellen Galinsky shares what the research and adolescents need us to understand. What We Talked About: What adolescents want us to know about them What exactly are executive function skills, and why are they so crucial to children's development What can parents do to help their children develop executive...
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141 Vulnerable Minds. With Marc Hauser
The Art of Parenting
Do you ever wonder how negative early life experiences shape our children’s minds? Listen in as my guest, Marc Hauser explains the effect of early childhood trauma and what we can do about it. I know how impressionable young brains are and have always been fascinated with the concept of the absorbent mind. Yet, in this episode, we go a little deeper into understanding how early childhood traumas affect brain development. It was not an easy conversation, but an important one nonetheless. What We Talked About: What compelled Marc to write about early childhood traumas in ‘Vulnerable...
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140 Parenting a Disabled Child. With Kelley Coleman
The Art of Parenting
What does it take to navigate the unique journey of parenting a disabled child? Listen to Kelley Coleman as she shares her inspiring insights. . I created this podcast to serve parents, all parents, and today Kelley shares what it takes to parent a disabled child and shares with us her guide to doing so. What We Talked About: Why Kelley wrote ‘Everything No One Tells You About Parenting a Disabled Child’ The importance of having conversations about disability. Challenges of navigating the support system for disabled children Strategies and resources for navigating the...
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139 The Montessori Child. With Simone Davies & Junnifa Uzodike
The Art of Parenting
How can you benefit from the Montessori approach? Listen to Simone and Junnifa as they reveal the key ingredients for fostering a thriving Montessori child at home. What a delight to have two of my Montessori friends on the podcast together. Our paths have crossed many times, and today, I’m excited to learn more about Simone and Junnifas’ latest endeavor, their book The Montessori Child. What We Talked About: Children’s Unconscious and Conscious Mind The different planes of development in Montessori The importance of sensory learning Shifting from setting rules to creating...
info_outlineHow far would you go to save your child's vision? Listen in as Stephen Johnston shares his mission to fight blindness for his son and thousands of others.
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It’s hard to imagine losing one sight, and even more heartbreaking to discover that your child is. My guest today is a father on a mission to find a cure not only for his child but all persons affected by the onset of blindness.
What We Talked About:
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The Precursor of Bardet-Biedl Syndrome
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How Steve's parenting approach changed after his son's diagnosis
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Steve's journey in creating a nonprofit organization, "A Race Against Blindness"
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The importance of mental toughness and perseverance
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How Steve and his family found strength and resilience in the face of adversity
Things to Remember
“Tomorrow is not guaranteed. Anything can happen at any given time.”
“Everybody can make a difference. It doesn't matter how many or how few resources anyone has. Everybody can make a difference.”
“Start doing things that might prepare your children for challenges.”
“Make sure you have a support network for you and the kids, and you’ll be able to get through whatever it is.”
“Challenges are coming for all of us at some point or another, and the more we prepare ourselves to face those head-on as they happen, the better off we are.”
-Stephen Johnston