078 The Choking Game: A Mother's Warning Every Parent Needs to Hear with Dana Ziemiak

Send us Fan MailListen to this episode, "The Choking Game: A Mother's Warning Every Parent Needs to Hear with Dana Ziemiak" as  mom and author, Dana Ziemniak joins Dori Durbin.Today's episode covers an intensely sensitive topic  that all parents need to be aware of. Dana Ziemniak shares the heartbreaking story of losing her 12-year-old son to the dangerous "choking game" in 2016. While difficult to hear, Dana's experience highlights 3 vital takeaways for parents still applicable and essential today:Monitor Your Kid's Social InteractionsHave Open & Honest ConversationsTrust Your Parental InstinctsIn this episode, Dana also talks about:What She Wishes She Knew The Incident: The Choking GameADHD, Anxiety, & AutismSpreading Awareness Awareness & SignsEvan's LegacyDana's Parenting Advice This is a hard but crucial episode for parents to hear. Please listen to Dana's whole story-- her experience can help save young lives.About Dana:I live in Pittsburgh, PA with my husband and daughter. I practiced pharmacy for 15 years in various settings before becoming a full time stay at home mom. I have 2 children. Evan was born January 15, 2004 and Ava December 16, 2009. Evan had ADHD, Anxiety and high functioning anxiety. I spent many years advocating for my son and trying to get the help he needed and deserved. In March 2016, we tragically lost Evan at the age of 12. We eventually found out that a bully dared our son to the choking game. We had never heard of it prior to losing our son. I have made it my mission to spread awareness in hopes of saving another family from the pain of child loss.  As a result of writing this book, I have been able to spread awareness to a larger audience by appearing on the Dr Phil Show in 2022.Dana's Book:   https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Color-Heaven-Strength-Beyond/dp/1958481963Contact Dana:[email protected] you love this episode? Discover more here:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thats-good-parenting/id1667186115More about Dori Durbin:Dori Durbin is a Christian wife, mom, author, illustrator, and a kids’ book coach who after experiencing a life-changing illness, quickly switched gears to follow her dream. She creates kids’ books to provide a fun and safe passageway for kids and parents to dig deeper and experience empowered lives. Dori also coaches non-fiction authors, professionals, and aspiring authors to “kid-size” their content into informational and engaging kids’ books! Find out more here:  https://doridurbin.com/Buy Dori's Kids' Books:https://www.amazon.com/stores/Dori-Durbin/author/B087BFC2KZThinking about writing a kids' book?  Book a Chat with Dori:https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/bookings/dori/passionsconvLeave Me a Voice Mail:https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/330792/3/7kw9b6uaamr0cs6tIntro for TDP (version 2)