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The Hidden Harm of Sharenting: When is Sharing No Longer Caring? with Danielle C Baker

Our children are the first generation to be raised shared on social platforms. Ang we are the first generation of parents who are sharing our children! As we are still trying to figure out how to do so safely, Sharenting is becoming an important issue we need to be talking about.
 
Danielle walks us through the realities of Sharenting, how our everyday social sharing can harm our children, what lessons are to be learned, and how to proceed in a way that will not make us the source of our children's predatory and cyber-bullying attacks.

Taking A Stand On MS: When You Don't Get To Choose Your Life's Journey with Patti Bevilacqua

Patti Bevilacqua joins me this week to talk about how she was able to define the mindset that MS will not define her.
 
She shares the lessons she learned while living with a chronic illness and relates it to how these lessons can serve us in our teaching and parenting.
 
From self-care, acceptance, routine, and letting go of expectations, Patti brings an incredible outlook on life that will inspire us all to tackle whatever unexpected things life throws at us.
 
To find out more about Patti's work and to get access to her book: MS Doesn't Define Me, visit www.pattibevilacqua.com
 
You can also follow Patti on IG @fearlesswithms

Parenting Through Divorce: Creating Unshakable Bonds in Difficult Times with Vivian Meraki

The season of divorce won't last forever but your bond with your child can. Vivian Meraki joins me this week to share how we can make that bond Unshakable through it all.
 
We are talking about how to maintain psychological safety for your child, how to manage the transition days between co-parents, and where to keep the focus when parenting through divorce. Using the "I'm the expert" practice is by far one of my favorites!
 
Vivian's bestselling book: Parenting Through Divorce: The 3 Keys to Building Unshakable Bonds With Your Children becomes a great resource and tool to support families going through their difficult times. It is available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and many more independent bookstores.
 
For more information on the work Vivian does and the programs she offers, visit her website: www.vivianmeraki.com and www.unshakableyou.com
 
You can also follow her on social media @vivianmeraki

Not What I Signed Up For: When Your Child Won't Meet Your Expectations with Danielle C Baker

We all want the healthy, athletic, smart, successful boy or girl. But children are not "made-to-order" and don't come with substitution options. The disappointment of not getting the child you wanted is very real but also very taboo.
 
In this episode, Danielle covers how to adjust your parenting for the child you have, not the child you hoped for and 5 ways to deal with that disappointment.
 
You can get a copy of Danielle's "Parenting with Gratitude: Finding Your Smile Through It All" journal and her "My Happy Days" journal for children on Amazon. They are available in English, French, and Spanish.

Every Other Weekend: The Real Impact of Divorce on Our Children with Anthony J. Mohr

Anthony J. Mohr joins me this week, sharing a realistic view of how divorce affects our children. From the complicated subjects of the trauma related to the separation and redefining family portraits, to the importance of keeping our word, Anthony gives us incredible insight that he mentions in his book: "Every Other Weekend: The Coming of Age With Two Different Dads.
 
You will find copies of his book on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and many other book stores, You can also find out more about Anthony's work and essays on his website: www.anthonyjmohr.com
 
You can also find him on LinkedIn, FB, and IG.

Breaking The Cycle: How Your Traumas Show Up In Your Parenting with Danielle C Baker

What you choose not to heal in yourself show up in your parenting. But what exactly does that mean?
 
In this episode, Danielle identifies some of the most common ways your childhood wounds will creep up in your parenting. She also explains why this happens and what to do to make sure the generational patterns and traumas end with us.
 
Danielle's book: Bringing Up The World: How To Finally Focus On What Matters and Watch The Child Bloom can be used as a guide to help you heal your childhood traumas so you do not pass them down to your children.

The Power of Stories: Helping Your Child With School & Performance Anxiety with Teri Kingston

Teri Kingston shares with us the importance of effective story telling and gives us great insight on how we can prepare our children to face their fears of performing.
 
Whether it is for the first day of school, a recital, and even getting ready for that first job interview, Teri gives us great tips and tricks to calm our nervous system, and explains the science behind the process of reminding our brain that it is not in danger.
 
You can reach out to Teri directly at teri@realimpactspeaking.com and on LinkedIn for more information on her coaching programs. Her book: "Get Ready for TED When TED is Ready for YOU!" is also available on Amazon.

Inconsistent Parenting: The Impact of Failed Leadership on Our Children with Danielle C Baker

From what consistency looks like in parenting, to the impact inconsistency has on our children, and to how to deal with an inconsistent co-parent, Danielle walks you through what it takes to be an effective leader as a parent.
 
Danielle works with many families in helping them find the consistent rhythm they need for their family, you can contact her directly by email or through LinkedIn if you would like to get more information.

Reparations 101: Addressing The Payment That Is Long Overdue with K. Snyder

Author, K. Snyder joins me this week to start the conversation that needs to happen now more than ever.
 
With his book: "Reparations 101", K. lays down the foundation of what reparations really looks like and how to get the process started in order to heal the Nation. From the key players of slavery in the United States of America to the 4 Demands required for reparations, we dive deep into the conversation that makes everyone uncomfortable.
For more information on the change K. is working for and to support the National Petition, visit www.reparations-101.com . You can also get a copy of the book on Amazon and follow Reparations 101 on IG.

The Autism Voyage: Building A Strong Future For Your Family with Michael Pereira

As an autism parent, your time and energy are focused on the chaos you and your child are faced with. When you are simply trying to get through the next minute, the last thing to cross your mind is thinking about is planning for Special Needs Trust, Guardianship, and Power of Attorney.
 
Michael Pereira joins me this week to shine a light for this underserved community. As a father who lives through this reality as well, he has made it his mission to help families get through the everyday challenges and plan for the future they need.
 
You can access Michael's blog, the book for the neurotypical siblings, a template of a letter of intent that gives all the information needed on your child if anyone needs to look after your child in case of emergencies, and even budget sheets at www.theautismvoyage.com
 
For more information on services you can have access to, contact Michael by email.