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Parenting Matters: The Podcast
by Steve Adams
A show with parenting advice from professionals, featuring shared and individual experiences for parents the world over.
Episodes
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Episode #34- Denise Schonwald (Parenting Tips from a Licensed Mental Health Counselor)
Joining Ashley on the podcast is Denise Schonwald, a Licensed Mental Health counselor. Denise gives some insight and parenting tips on her most common issues she sees with children. Denise Schonwald, BSRN, LMHC Denise Schonwald is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor located in Sarasota, Florida.…
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Episode #33 - Human Trafficking Awareness - Keeping our Kids Safe, with Hilda Arreola
Today's guest is Hilda Arreola, a prevention coordinator at Selah Freedom. Selah Freedom is a faith-based nonprofit anti-human trafficking organization, based in Florida and the Midwest, with the mission to end sex trafficking and bring freedom to the exploited through five strong programs:...
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Spanish Episode #3 - "Ser madre soltera en estos tiempos: desafíos y soluciones"
La madre soltera demuestra día a día un gran coraje al sacar adelante la casa y la educación de sus hijos por ella misma. Demuestra en cada acto que lucha por ofrecer a sus hijos una vida mejor, en la cual no sufran carencias y estén siempre rodeados de amor. Pero a veces el sacrificio es muy...
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Spanish Episode #2 - Crecer en el mundo Digital: como el internet afecta al bienestar y la seguridad de los niños
La tecnología crece día con día y a pasos agigantados, lo que antes era un lujo para algunos, hoy son accesorios de uso cotidiano para la mayoría. El uso de las nuevas tecnologías ha provocado un cambio radical en el día a día de nuestros pequeños y jóvenes. En este Podcast hablamos junto a la...
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Episode #32 - Keelia McCaffrey (Tips from a Librarian on Building Your Child's Literacy Skills)
Today's episode Keelia has worked in libraries for over 15 years. She is currently the Youth Librarian at the Palmetto Library, and moved here to FL from Virginia. With our focus this month on literacy skill building, we are so excited to have Keelia join us on the podcast! Some fun facts about...
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Spanish Episode #1- Escuchen y aprendan sobre el mundo mágico que tiene la lectura y la escritura para nuestros niños
En el mes de septiembre se celebra el mes Nacional de la Alfabetización, y es por eso que este pódcast tiene el propósito que nuestro padres y madres puedan ayudar a sus niños a construir habilidades en la lectura y escritura en casa. Y tenemos el placer de tener como invitada a la Sra. Aileen...
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Episode #31 - Ashley Tabachnick (Building Your Child's Early Literacy Skills at Home)
Today on the podcast, Ashley is joined by...another Ashley! Ashley Tabachnick is a Parenting Educator here at Parenting Matters. She has a background in education and is full of really great tips to help support your little learners build their early literacy skills at home. Stick around until…
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Episode #30 - Katie Becker (Executive Director) - Tips for Sending Your Kids Back to School)
Today on the podcast, I am thrilled to introduce you to the new Executive Director of Parenting Matters, Katie Becker. Katie comes with an impressive background working in Non-Profits, and an even more impressive heart for our mission and the families we serve. Katie shares her experience sending...
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Episode #29 - A Parent's Guide to Health, Wellness, and Early Literacy with the Early Learning Coalition of Manatee County
Today on the podcast, Ashley is joined by Rachel and Kelly from the Early Learning Coalition of Manatee County. This episode is filled with local resources provided by the ELC as well as early literacy and nutrition tips for parents. All of the resources and programs mentioned in today's episode...
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Episode #28 - Joe Herr (Father's Day Special)
In today's episode, we wanted to do something special for Father's Day to honor the important roles dads and other male adult role models play in children's lives. We are so grateful to be able to bring one of our clients to the show today to share his story and to talk a little about fatherhood....
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Episode #27 - Ashley and Bridget (How to Beat the Summer Slide)
Today I'm joined by our very own Marketing and Development Director, Bridget Harry. Bridget and I are both moms, and we both love researching as well as finding parenting techniques to make our lives easier. This week, we were busy at work interviewing our Parenting Educators to get a compilation...
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Episode #26 - Jackie Hester (Shame)
On today's episode of the podcast, Ashley is joined by Jackie Hester, a Parenting Educator at Parenting Matters, to talk about the topic of shame and how it relates to parenting. Many of us parents will unknowingly shame our children at some point, and not even be aware of it. When a child...
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Episode #25 - Ashley Williams, our new podcast host
I've had the privilege of hosting the Parenting Matters Podcast for about a year now, but it is time for a new perspective. Luckily, Ashley Williams, our Parenting Matters Administrative Assistant, and a young mother of three children, has stepped up and is looking forward to taking on the role…
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Episode #24 - Gloria Tate (Talking to kids in a pandemic world)
Joining Steve again on the podcast is Gloria Tate, to discuss talking to your children in a pandemic world. Gloria is a therapist with the Parenting Matters' Chosen Families program. She discusses how validating your child's feelings, regularly communicating, consistency and routines can be...
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Episode #23 - Kelly Benford (Boredom)
Joining me again this week is Parenting Matters' Program Director Kelly Benford to talk about boredom in children as we approach Summer Break. For many parents, everyday responsibilities, such as work, household chores, and appointments, don't take a break as children have long, unregimented,...
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Episode #22 - Lori Stephens (Executive Functioning)
Joining Steve on the podcast is Lori Stephens, a School Success Coach and Educational Advocate. She is here to give us an overview of executive functioning as it relates to children. Executive functioning, in a nutshell, is a set of mental skills that help you manage time, pay attention, plan,...
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Episode #21 - Katrina Bellemare
With a small gap in our schedule, we're re-airing the first full episode of the Parenting Matters Podcast, with Katrina Bellemare, Executive Director of Parenting Matters. There is never a bad time to reintroduce why and how important parenting education can be. Once the interview with Katrina is...
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Episode #20 - Chris Williams (Social Media Awareness)
Joining me on this week's episode of the podcast is Chris Williams, the owner of a digital agency, and Vice President of the Parenting Matters' Board of Directors. Chris is an expert on all things social media, and he is here to share some internet safety tips for parents. Learn about how…
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Episode #19 - Katrina and Kelly (Being a Step-Parent)
Joining me this week are two guests, Katrina Bellemare and Kelly Benford, to discuss their experiences in step parenting. When becoming a blended family, Katrina and Kelly share how making intentional decisions can help your children feel valued, create a positive home environment, and help…
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Episode #18 - Melissa Callejas (When Parents Fight)
Today's guest is Melissa, a Parenting Educator, who is joining Steve to discuss how to handle arguing between parents. Having disagreements is a normal part of a relationship. However, Melissa gives us some great tips on how to have healthy disagreements and discussions as parents. She talks…
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Episode #17 - Kelly Benford (Handling stressful situations in the holiday season)
Joining us today is Kelly Benford, our Program Director. Kelly shares with us some tips and tricks for surviving the holiday season as a parent. With topics such as managing your stress, blended families, divorce/co-parenting, gift recommendations for kids, expectations and self-care, there is a...
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Episode #16 - Wendy Rudd (Highly Sensitive Children)
Parenting Educator, Wendy Rudd is joining us this week to discuss highly sensitive children, a common personality trait that occurs in 15-20% of children. She shares characteristics, such as cautiousness, emotionally reactive, and empathetic, and how to help these children feel understood. While...
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Episode #15 - Ashley Wise (Play and Education for Connection and Attachment)
Joining me this week is Ashley Wise, a Registered Clinical Mental Health Intern with Family Enrichment Services, and a counselor with the Chosen Families team. Ashley works with our families formed through adoption and uses play and education to help create the connections and attachments that…
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Episode #14 - Jenny McConachy (Sleeping for babies and toddlers)
Today on the podcast, Steve is joined by guest Jenny McConachy, one of our Parenting Educators with a strong background in early child development. In this episode, Jenny dives into the topic of sleep for babies and toddlers. Sleep is essential for all of us, but Jenny explains why it is most...
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Episode #13 - Gloria Tate (Connecting With Your Child Through Play)
Playing with your children is not only a great way to increase parent-child bonding, but it also breaks tension and can help children regulate their emotions. Joining me this week is Gloria Tate, a Registered Clinical Mental Health Intern with Family Enrichment Services and a counselor with the...
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Episode #12 - Wendy Williams (Bullying Trauma)
With advances in technology and the evolution of social media, bullying has become nearly impossible for many children to escape. When you factor in children with trauma-history, the negative effects for the victim and the bully can cut even deeper. Joining us today is Wendy Williams, an author…
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Episode #11 - Barbara Brownell ("Learn more, forgive yourself")
Today's guest on the show is Barbara Brownell, one of the founders of Family Partnership Center, now Parenting Matters. Barbara has long been a leading local proponent of the benefits of effective parenting education, using her knowledge and experience as both a parent and an educator. Steve and...
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Episode #10 - Teresa Alford (Chosen Families)
Trainings and services are plentiful for many families going through the adoptive process, but once the adoption is finalized, there are few services available. This episode's guest is Teresa Alford, the service coordinator for Parenting Matters' Chosen Families program for adoptive families....
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Episode #9 - Kelly Benford (When to Connect)
Kelly Benford, our Program Director and former parenting educator is back again so she can expand upon the subject of connection with your child. She first covered this in episode 3, but this week she tells us of the critical times that parents should try to make those all-important connections.…
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Episode #8 - Cheryl Robinson (Time-In)
Cheryl Robinson joined Parenting Matters' team of parenting educators in 2019 with a background as a clinical psychologist. She has dedicated her entire career assisting adults and children in finding a healthy perception of themselves and strengthening their relationships so they can begin…
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Episode #7 - Jackie Hester - The Power of Mistakes
Today on the podcast, Steve talks with Jackie Hester, one of our parenting educators in the Chosen Families program. Jackie gives us a brief overview of Chosen Families, then moves onto her topic, which is the Power of Mistakes. Jackie introduces us to the concept of the value of mistakes and...
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Episode #6 - Rocio Gormley (Tantrums)
Temper Tantrums are a normal part of child development, but can be a frustrating experience for parents and children. Joining us today is Rocio Gormley, a bilingual Parenting Educator who has a big heart for children and is experienced in helping families build healthy, lasting relationships. In...
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Episode #5 - Melissa Callejas (Positive Discipline)
Positive Discipline is one of the most important topics in parenting, so we are covering it for a second week. Joining us today is Melissa Callejas, a Parenting Educator who specializes in early learning and has a "hands-on" approach when helping parents become more organized, creating fun family...
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Episode #4 - Elizabeth Sierra (Consistent Discipline)
The episode's guest is Elizabeth Sierra, a Parenting Educator whose energy and passion engages parents and children to create more stability and unity in their homes. Even though each family is unique, she explains strategies for consistent discipline, educating and follow through that help...
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Episode #3 - Kelly and Bridget (Connection)
Joining us today is Kelly Benford, our Program Director at Parenting Matters and Bridget Harry, Director of Marketing and Development. It was fascinating to learn about Kelly's unique ability to connect with parents, understand their challenges and barriers, and deliver strategies that are unique...
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Episode #2 - Katrina Bellemare (Executive Director of Parenting Matters)
In the first full episode of the Parenting Matters Podcast, we welcome Katrina Bellemare, Executive Director of Parenting Matters. It has been an impressive journey watching her lead this organization that has impacted thousands of families through parenting education and support. Through this...
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Episode #1 Pilot - Parenting Matters: The Podcast
This new podcast hopes to touch parents from every corner of the globe. Parenting is universal and, while allowing for cultural differences, every parent wants their child to be safe, secure, and feel nurtured. Our Parenting Matters educators will give you creative and best-practice advice to…
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A show with parenting advice from professionals, featuring shared and individual experiences for parents the world over.
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Parenting Matters: The Podcast is created and hosted by Steve Adams.
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