Bästa Supporting Parents podcaster (2024)

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Heart to Heart: Defining Vulnerable and At-Risk 5:54

13d ago5:54

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Send us a text In this Heart to Heart episode, Tonya Cajuste helps to clarify the terms that you might hear thrown around: vulnerable and at-risk children. We believe this is important in order to better understand how we can help support our youth.Av Parents Speak Up for Kids

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Empowering Parents Through Educational Advocacy: Navigating Your Child’s Journey 35:05

27d ago35:05

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Send us a text In this episode, Sofia Scher speaks to Pamela Brooks, a career social worker of 25 years with a strong background in child welfare, mental health, dual-diagnosed. Pamela is also a certified Educational Surrogate in Palm Beach County and a Masters of Social Work student at Florida Atlantic University. They discuss the practical strate…

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Modeling Authenticity: Living True in a World of Expectations 33:45

1M ago33:45

33:45

Send us a text In this episode, Sophia Mills talks with Carli Dansky, a passionate speaker, writer, and coach. She started her company, btrue&well, because she believes that being true to ourselves plays a crucial role in how we feel every day! Based on her experiences, Carli understands that making authentic choices is key to living a life of fulf…

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Heart to Heart: Understand Your Child's Anger 6:48

2M ago6:48

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Send us a text In this Heart to Heart episode, Tonya Cajuste tells a story about her friend Ericka and how she reacted when her 10-year old son Jamie came in the house and slammed the door. Join in to learn about the power of leading by example and how to guide your children through the rough seas of emotion in order to find calmer waters together.…

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From Struggle to Strength: Parenting At-Risk Kids While Healing 36:27

2M ago36:27

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Send us a text In this episode, Sofia Scher talks with Tiffany White, an author, speaker, writing coach, podcast host, and mother to a teenager. Her purpose in life is to awaken and uncover the purpose within others so that they can walk boldly in it and thrive in life - "When we become better, our families become better." Tiffany began mentoring y…

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Heart to Heart: Have You Hugged Your Child Today? 8:58

3M ago8:58

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Send us a text In this Heart to Heart episode, Tonya Cajuste tells a story of a family who is learning the importance of hugging. Join in to understand the impact of daily hugging on your child's emotional well-being.

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Creating Connections: How Pets and Therapy Help Trauma Survivors Heal 26:31

3M ago26:31

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Send us a text In this episode, Sophia Mills talks with Karlonty Wallace, the Owner of Pawsative Partnerships LLC. They help women who have experienced trauma, heal by using dogs and fur babies, as healing tools to walk into destiny and purpose. Wallace's work extends to children, and she brings a wealth of experience from working in various care s…

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Family Life by Design: Empowering Parents and Families Through Adversity 43:23

4M ago43:23

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Send us a text In this episode, Rylie Heck speaks with Andrea Mancuso about parental well-being and how that can connect to their children's mental health. Andrea was a School Psychologist for the New York City Public Schools for over 14 years. She served the NYC school system and supported thousands of children and their families during that time.…

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Guiding Kids to Greatness: Building Resilience and Fortitude through Parenting and Mentorship 25:06

5M ago25:06

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Send us a text In this episode, Sophia Mills talks to Brandin Bryant, NFL player and children’s book author. Born in Nebraska, Brandin is not only an accomplished NFL professional with an impressive 8-year career on the field but also a passionate advocate for mental performance. Brandin has recently added "author" to his resume with his debut book…

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Heart to Heart: Building Self-Esteem 7:41

5M ago7:41

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Send us a text In this Heart to Heart episode, Tonya Cajuste tells a story of a child who is struggling with self image issues and peer pressure and how their family worked through these challenges. Join in to understand the impact of struggling self-esteem for your child and learn some ways to navigate scenarios like this one.…

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Parenting Without Borders: Raising and Educating Children in a Nomadic Lifestyle 40:35

6M ago40:35

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Send us a text In this episode, Sophia Mills talks to Karen M. Ricks, a Christian wife, Worldschooling mom, nomadic chef, and a certified yoga instructor. Teaching for over 25 years, she has been a Montessorian since her own preschool days. She holds Montessori teaching certifications for guiding children from infancy through elementary. She has co…

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Heart to Heart: Navigating Academic Pressures 6:26

6M ago6:26

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Send us a text In this Heart to Heart episode, Tonya Cajuste tells a story of a child who is overwhelmed with academics and how her family worked through these challenges. Join in to understand the impact of academic pressures and learn some ways to navigate scenarios like this one.

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Beyond Behavior: Understanding and Transforming Your Child's Challenges 43:43

6M ago43:43

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Send us a text In this episode, Sophia Mills and Sofia Scher interview Dr. Michelle Alden. Dr. Alden is a parent coach, licensed professional counselor in Idaho, and author. She has developed a program used in Idaho to help parents who have youth with severe behavior and mental health issues. Dr. Alden's passion is helping adoptive families to work…

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Healing Within: Embracing Your Inner Child to Transform Parenting 35:41

6M ago35:41

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Send us a text In this episode, Sophia Mills interviews Jenniel Taylor, a Psychotherapist, Life Coach and Founder of the Shades of Trauma Healing Podcast. She has a passion for helping adults heal from the impacts of childhood trauma using a judgment-free, culturally sensitive, and trauma-informed approach. To provide a holistic therapeutic plan, J…

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The Emotional Journey of Closed Adoption: From Feelings of Loss to Finding Belonging 29:25

7M ago29:25

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Send us a text In this episode, Sophia Mills and Rylie Heck speak with Julie McGue, an adult adoptee, identical twin, and author. At the age of 48, a breast biopsy brought to light the limitations of closed adoption, sparking a quest to uncover her birth circumstances, family medical history, and genealogy. Beyond her writing, Julie is a mother, gr…

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Before You Foster: Key Insights for Prospective Foster Parents 26:36

7M ago26:36

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Send us a text In this episode, Sophia Mills speaks with Rebecca Korda, program manager for recruitment and training at the National Youth Advocate Program. Rebecca provides quality services to children and families within the dependency system here in southeast Florida. Rebecca began her career as a case manager with ChildNet in 2012. She transiti…

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Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care: A Lifeline for Children with Complex Health Conditions 28:09

8M ago28:09

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Send us a text In this episode, Sophia Mills and Sofia Scher talk about the need and importance of PPEC with Thomas LoBianco, the vice president at Tender Care PPEC. Tender Care is a Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care Center (PPEC) which is basically a daycare for kids with special medical needs. They help birth to 21 and are staffed with nurses an…

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Navigating the World of Neurodivergent Parenting: Insights and Inspirations 25:44

8M ago25:44

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Send us a text In this episode, co-Hosts Sophia Mills and Sofia Scher have a conversation with Debbie Reber, the parent of a 19 year old neurodivergent child and the founder and CEO of Tilt Parenting. Tilt Parenting was created in 2016 to support parents find more confidence and hope in raising their differently wired children. GUEST INFORMATION De…

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Heart to Heart: Understanding the Importance of Engaged Parenting 9:54

9M ago9:54

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Send us a text In this Heart to Heart episode, Tonya Cajuste tells a story of a parent who feels overwhelmed and their child who feels unheard . Join in to understand the importance of engaged parenting and learn some advice about ways to navigate scenarios like this one.Av Parents Speak Up for Kids

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Love-Language Discipline: Transforming Parenting for Better Outcomes 24:33

9M ago24:33

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Send us a text In this episode, Host Sophia Mills has a conversation with licensed mental health professional, certified parent coach, & Mom of two, Elyse Jones. Sophia and Elyse discuss the importance of understanding your child's love language and how that can impact discipline styles and behavior outcomes. GUEST INFORMATION Elyse Jones is a thou…

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Navigating Parenthood with Tim Maudlin – A Lifeline for Adoptive Parents 25:11

9M ago25:11

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Send us a text In this episode, Host Sophia Mills talks to Adoptive Parent, Tim Maudlin. Maudlin talks about adoption trauma with his child and shares personal stories, tools, and tips to overcome grief and trauma and survive what seems unsurvivable, empowering parents to give grace to their children while being kind to themselves. Tim Maudlin is a…

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Heart to Heart: Cultivating Resilience Through the Power of Empathy 5:52

10M ago5:52

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Send us a text This is the first episode of the Heart to Heart Miniseries, where Tonya Cajuste discusses important topics surrounding parenthood. In this episode, Tonya talks about the importance of empathy and listening to your child and how it can go a lot further than reactionary responses.Av Parents Speak Up for Kids

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Heart To Heart: Strategies for Parents Guiding Children Through Friendship Loss 6:57

10M ago6:57

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Send us a text In this Heart to Heart episode, Tonya Cajuste utilizes a story based on real experiences to emulate how to react when your child loses a friend. Filled with tips and thoughtful advice, listen in to discover new ways to help your child process their feelings and grow closer with you in the process.…

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Rebranding for Resilience: Tips and Tools for Parents 4:13

10M ago4:13

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Send us a text Hi everyone! This trailer episode explains how we are expanding our reach! Not only will we continue to be a resource for foster parents, but now we will be providing tips and advice for all parents of vulnerable or at-risk youth. Join us as we go through this journey of healing together, providing support and guidance along the way!…

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Empowering Families: Fostering Positive Sibling Relationships Across Separate Homes 24:18

10M ago24:18

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Send us a text In this episode, Host Sophia Mills has a conversation with foster parent Ashley Moon regarding the topic of fostering positive sibling connections. Ashley provides her experience on the topic as she and her husband became licensed foster parents when they took custody of two of her grand nieces in 2016. These children are now a part …

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Season 2, Episode 8: Biological Children and Foster Children 18:10

12M ago18:10

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Send us a text In this episode, Rylie Heck and Sofia Scher interview Pam Heck and Brian Heck. They discuss topics surrounding fostering with biological children and how to foster a strong family dynamic. Brian and Pam met in college and came from completely different backgrounds. Pam was raised in a two parent home. Brian’s parents were divorced wh…

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Season 2, Episode 7: Back to School - Part Two 21:18

1+ y ago21:18

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Send us a text In today's episode, Rylie Heck and Sofia Scher interview Palm Beach County high school teacher Mrs. Christine Brown. Mrs. Christine Brown grew up near Amish Country in Pennsylvania and went to school at American University in Washington, DC. While student teaching in DC, she taught many students from extremely disadvantaged backgroun…

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Season 2, Episode 6: Back to School - Part One 17:15

1+ y ago17:15

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Send us a text In today's episode, Rylie Heck and Sofia Scher interview Palm Beach County high school teacher Mrs. Christine Brown. Mrs. Christine Brown grew up near Amish Country in Pennsylvania and went to school at American University in Washington, DC. While student teaching in DC, she taught many students from extremely disadvantaged backgroun…

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Season 2, Episode 5: The Steps to Fostering 10:57

1+ y ago10:57

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Send us a text In today's episode, Rylie Heck is joined with a new alternating co-host, Sofia Scher. Rylie and Sofia are discussing the steps needed to become a licensed foster parent and some tips for acclimating a new child into your home.Av Parents Speak Up for Kids

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Season 2, Episode 4: Summer Activities 8:46

1+ y ago8:46

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Send us a text This episode introduces another co-host, Rylie Heck, and a brief background about her time with Speak Up for Kids. It discusses tips for the summer season and how to have an organized and eventful household with foster children.Av Parents Speak Up for Kids

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Season 2, Episode 3: A Foundation of Trust - Part Two 12:58

1+ y ago12:58

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Send us a text In today’s episode, Sophia Mills and Tonya Cajuste are talking with Sam and Neva Quintana. The Quintanas are a couple who have been through a lot and wanted to give back to their community. They both knew they wanted to do ministry and then God revealed to them that it was taking care of His children mainly through fostering. They in…

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Season 2, Episode 2: A Foundation of Trust - Part One 21:53

1+ y ago21:53

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Send us a text In today’s episode, Sophia Mills and Tonya Cajuste are talking with Sam and Neva Quintana. The Quintanas are a couple who have been through a lot and wanted to give back to their community. They both knew they wanted to do ministry and then God revealed to them that it was taking care of His children mainly through fostering. They in…

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Season 2, Episode 1: Welcome to the Summer Season! 1:23

1+ y ago1:23

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Send us a text In this episode, Sophia Mills introduces the second season of the Healing Hearts Podcast and a little about what to expect!

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Season 1, Episode 10: Let's Talk About Mental Health 19:07

1+ y ago19:07

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Send us a text In today’s episode, Sophia Mills and Tonya Cajuste are talking with Michelle Cook. Michelle is a Registered Mental Health Intern and Generations Counseling Program Manager at Urban Youth Impact. Michelle has agreed to share her knowledge and mental health resources for both foster youth and parents.…

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Season 1, Episode 9: No Child Left Behind - Part Two 34:49

1+ y ago34:49

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Send us a text In today’s episode, Sophia Mills and Tonya Cajuste are talking with Savatrie Forbes, a registered medical foster parent in Palm Beach County. Savatrie has agreed to share her journey and experiences as a foster parent for medically complex youth. This is Part Two of a two-episode panel.…

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Season 1, Episode 8: No Child Left Behind - Part One 30:13

2y ago30:13

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Send us a text In today’s episode, Sophia Mills and Tonya Cajuste are talking with Savatrie Forbes, a registered medical foster parent in Palm Beach County. Savatrie has agreed to share her journey and experiences as a foster parent for medically complex youth. This is part one of a two-episode panel.…

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Season 1, Episode 7: Foster Care is Not a Monolith - Part Two 20:02

2y ago20:02

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Send us a text In today’s episode, Sophia Mills and Tonya Cajuste are talking with two former foster youth, Acoya Cajuste and Lisa Gisiger, who have agreed to share their journey and experiences through the foster care system as well as their tips for foster parents and kids. Please note that we may be discussing some topics that may be sensitive f…

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Season 1, Episode 6: Foster Care is Not a Monolith - Part One 28:15

2y ago28:15

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Send us a text In today’s episode, Sophia Mills and Tonya Cajuste are talking with two former foster youth, Acoya Cajuste and Lisa Gisiger, who have agreed to share their journey and experiences through the foster care system. Please note that we may be discussing some topics that may be sensitive for younger listeners. This is Part One of a two-ep…

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Season 1, Episode 5: Navigating the Holidays 10:34

2y ago10:34

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Send us a text This episode introduces another co-host, Tonya Cajuste: an experienced Guardian Ad Litem and Child Advocate with wisdom to share. It discusses tips for navigating the holidays, regarding communicating, family connections, gift-giving, and more.Av Sophia Mills

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Season 1, Episode 4: A House vs. A Home and Words of Affirmation 12:37

2y ago12:37

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Send us a text This episode introduces our new host, Sophia Mills, and a brief background about her time. It explores the difference between a house and a home and how you can create a home for your foster child. This episode also talks about the importance of self-affirmations and some ideas to implement this practice into your lifestyle. The two …

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Season 1, Episode 3: Every Reaction has a Reason 5:38

3y ago5:38

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Send us a text In today's episode, Sophia Mills and Sofia Scher explore the idea that foster care children are not misbehaving when they act out and also advise on how to deal with different expressions of feelings.Av Alisha Motiwala

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Season 1, Episode 2: Get to know the Founder! 2:26

3y ago2:26

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Send us a text This episode introduces the founder of Parents Speak Up for Kids, Alisha Motiwala. Hear about her passion and why this is important.Av Alisha Motiwala

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Season 1, Episode 1: Introduction to Parents Speak Up for Kids 1:08

3y ago1:08

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Send us a text This episode introduces the Parents Speak Up for Kids program. Intro and Outro Background Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/ben-johnson/some-kind-of-feelin License code: GUUI6IKHENJXHWXNAv Alisha Motiwala

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Is Your Child REALLY Ready For School Readiness Factor #3.3 - Recognizing Cues 4:39

6+ y ago4:39

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In this episode, we will address the final part of the readiness factor #3: social awareness. Parents will learn how to help their child recognize and read social cues, to make for smoother peer and teacher interactions.Av Kara Czerniak

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How to Make Sure Your Child is REALLY Ready For School Readiness Factor #3.1: Taking Turns 3:43

6+ y ago3:43

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In this episode, parents will learn about the 3rd readiness factor (part one): Taking turns. Part of the social awareness readiness factor, taking turns and sharing is one of the most important skills that your child can practice and master before entering school.Av Kara Czerniak

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How To Make Sure Your Child Is REALLY Ready For School - Teachers Wishlist #3 - Ability To Speak Up 5:02

6+ y ago5:02

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In this episode, we reveal the 3rd thing on the teachers wishlist - Your child's ability to speak up and clearly communicate their wants and needs. These are the things that Teachers WISHED their students knew BEFORE entering school, part of our series "How to Make Sure Your Child is REALLY Ready for School."…

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How To Make Sure Your Child Is Really Ready For School Introduction 2:30

6+ y ago2:30

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This track introduces the REALLY Ready for School Program, where we will talk about the things your child needs to be REALLY ready for school. ABC's and 123's are NOT enough! Also learn what the TEACHERS would love to see your child already know BEFORE they come to school for the first time!Av Kara Czerniak

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How to Make Sure Your Child is REALLY Ready For School? Readiness Factor #1 : Ability To Sit Still 4:57

6+ y ago4:57

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In this episode, parents will learn about the first school readiness factor - the ability to sit still. This is one of the biggest issues with all kids in the Kinder age. Learn how to address this important factor in this episode.Av Kara Czerniak

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How to Make Sure Your Child is REALLY Ready For School Readiness Factor #2: The Desire To Explore 6:06

6+ y ago6:06

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In this episode, parents will learn readiness factor #2: the desire to explore, and what it really takes to help a child who is not ready or not willing to leave their parent's side to participate in other activities or with other children.Av Kara Czerniak

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Is Your Child REALLY Ready For School Readiness Factor #4 - Understanding The Boundaries Of NO 6:40

6+ y ago6:40

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In this episode, parents will learn the 4th school readiness factor - understanding the boundaries of no. We will talk about effective discipline techniques and how to help your child understand that no means NO, for a smoother transition into following teacher-led directions.Av Kara Czerniak

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