Parenting by Strengths

What to Tell Kids About Haiti

by Amy Johnson, MSW

Usually on this blog, I write about sexuality issues, but since it's my turn this week, I wanted to give you some tips on what to tell your children about the disaster in Haiti.

“10 Tips to Go 'Greener' as a Family” Radio Show

The topic for my "Real Parents. Real Solutions" show on Wed., Jan. 20 is “10 Tips to Go 'Greener' as a Family” with Micaela Preston, author of "Practically Green." It airs at 10 AM PT/11 AM MT/12 PM CT/1 PM ET. Just click here to listen live: http://www.voiceamerica.com/voiceamerica/vshow.aspx?sid=1572.

If you can't listhen live, catch it on my website later. http://www.getparentinghelpnow.com/VoiceAmerica2.html

 

 

 

 

 

Wed 10 AM PT/11 AM MT/12 PM CT/1 PM ET on VoiceAmerica Variety Channel Real Parents. Real Solutions. 10 Tips for Going “Greener” as a Family   Going green is not only good for the earth, it’s good for your health. Certain products contain toxins that are dangerous to you and your kids. Learn the “top secret” body care ingredients you’ll want to avoid, which fruits and veggies you’ll want to buy Learn More >> Missed the Live Shows? Past Episodes are available On Demand and Podcast Ready. http://www.voiceamerica.com/voiceamerica/vshow.aspx?sid=1572 Listen Live to VoiceAmerica Variety Be sure to tune in to Real Parents. Real Solutions. with Toni Schutta Wed 10 AM PT on VoiceAmerica Variety Channel Log on to Listen: http://www.voiceamerica.com Questions? Comments? Call: 1-866-472-5788

Toni Schutta Parent Coach, M.A., L.P. Families First Coaching Helping Parents Find Solutions that Work 612-810-8687 www.getparentinghelpnow.com and www.familiesfirstcoaching.com

Information Overload or Excitement ?

by Mary Ivory

Information is coming at us from everywhere; I'm calling it information acceleration. To be your best coach,  I want to know the latest technology and brain research We can design a 'tech plan' for you and your kids.

Today we can read about almost anything imaginable without leaving the spot you are at right now.....your computer, your telephone with internet connection or pda. David Rock brings together some great ideas on the brain about how we process multiple levels of information in this

Hufffington Post. I found it very interesting and think you might too.

Today I have a couple of questions for you. Write back your answers and we can 'talk' on the blog about what works. Creating a tech plan for the information acceleration will make our lives better each day.

Solutions to the Top 10 Parenting Challenges!

Tune in Wed., Jan. 13 for “Solutions to the Top 10 Parenting Challenges from Toddler to Teen” with Michele Borba, author of “The Big Book of Parenting Solutions” on Real Parents. Real Solutions." Wednesdays at Noon CT on VoiceAmerica. Just click here to listen live or catch the replays at your convenience: http://www.tinyurl.com/realparentsrealsolutions. 

 

Wed., Jan. 13, 10 AM PT/11 AM PT/12 PM CT/1 PM ET on VoiceAmerica Variety Channel Real Parents. Real Solutions. Solutions to the Top 10 Parenting Challenges from Toddler to Teen   Today you’ll get answers to the Top 10 parenting challenges from one of the premier parenting experts, Michele Borba, author of “The BIG Book of Parenting Solutions” and NBC Today Show parenting contributor. Tune in for answers on how to get your child Learn More >> Missed the Live Shows? Past Episodes are available On Demand and Podcast Ready here: http://www.tinyurl.com/realparentsrealsolutions Listen Live to VoiceAmerica Variety Be sure to tune in to Real Parents. Real Solutions. with Toni Schutta Wed 10 AM PT on VoiceAmerica Variety Channel Log on to Listen: www.tinyurl.com/realparentsrealsolutions Questions? Comments? Call: 1-866-472-5788

Kids and Sports: Healthy or Overkill?

We all know the benefits of having our kids play sports, but have we crossed a line where fun, team spirit and exercise are no longer the goals and our kids are actually being harmed by sports? I’d love your opinion! Please call in to my radio show (1-866-472-5788 ) on Wed., Jan. 6 or listen in if this topic interests you.

I’ve invited Bob Bigelow, author of "Just Let the Kids Play” and a former NBA player to share his insights and research as he’s made over 800 presentations to parents and coaches on this topic.

Join us for “Kids and Sports: Healthy or Overkill?” Wed., Jan. 6  at 12 PM CT on “Real Parents. Real Solutions.” You can listen live or listen later at http://www.tinyurl.com/realparentsrealsolutions