Episode 01 - Violence in Schools

Welcome to our Strong Voices Podcast — the show where we speak candidly about concerning things that occur in our world; the seasons of life as a parent; and how to manage hard conversations with our kids. Stories about violence in schools, students disrupting the learning environment, aggressive behavior, attacks on teachers, and child-on-child violence are in the news daily. Being subjected to violent acts leads to trauma and can have a major impact on students, staff, and their families.Taes Leavitt, award-winning creator of children's television and live experiences and founder of Big Heart Journey, joins us to discuss how anxiety and experiencing "big feelings" or overwhelming emotions is impacting kids, families, and schools. Taes gives us some practical tools to connect with children and teens and how to navigate these difficult conversations as a parent or caregiver.