The professional interests and personal priorities of our hosts results in them having regular child development, educational, and brain learning conversations. Join in as Dr. Larry Mercer and Michele Charles sit in front of a microphone as a part of the ongoing dialogue between this father and daughter.
Listen in as Annie Mercer joins this episode to give some ideas on how to make the summer fun and intentional.
Join us for conversations about traditions and celebrations. It doesn't have to be a special occasion to celebrate. Listen to part of a Grandparenting session where I was able to interview my parents Larry and Annie Mercer. You'll also get to hear some insights from Mikole Montgomery.
Join us for some practical and applicable information about building the brains of the young people in your life. Listen in as Mikole Montgomery gives us a peek in her journey as a caregiver. Continue listening in as Dr. Larry Mercer shares brain building insights.
Join us for some practical and applicable information about building the brains of the young people in your life. Listen in as Mikole Montgomery gives us a peek in her journey as a caregiver. Continue listening in as Dr. Larry Mercer shares brain building insights.
Is play a part of your day? Welcome to another year of Let's Build Their Brain Content. We are excited to continue to provide practical and applicable information about building the brains of the young people in your life. It is exciting to have Mikole Montgomery be willing to let us take a peek at her journey as a caregiver.
Welcome to another year of Let's Build Their Brain Content. We are excited to continue to provide practical and applicable information about building the brains of the young people in your life. It is exciting to have Mikole Montgomery be willing to let us take a peek at her journey as a caregiver. https://buildtheirbrain.com/
Don't underestimate the value that can come from an ordinary moment. The routines that you don't even notice anymore may turn into special and meaningful memories. Join our conversation to hear some ways you might create brain building moments and memories. If you want to get more information on building the brain of a young child, you can go through the content in Captivating Hearts and Cultivating Minds (https://supplemental-learning-solutions.thinkific.com/courses/captivate-cultivate). Get the Let's Build Their Heart Kids App to find activities you can use to help build your child's heart. You can also go to Let's Build Their Heart App for additional caregiver resources. https://tinyurl.com/CaptivateandCultivate https://tinyurl.com/LBHeart
Don't underestimate the value that can come from an ordinary moment. The routines that you don't even notice anymore may turn into special and meaningful memories. Join our conversation to hear some ways you might create brain building moments and memories. https://tinyurl.com/CaptivateandCultivate https://tinyurl.com/LBHeart If you want to get more information on building the brain of a young child, you can go through the content in Captivating Hearts and Cultivating Minds (https://supplemental-learning-solutions.thinkific.com/courses/captivate-cultivate). Get the Let's Build Their Heart Kids App to find activities you can use to help build your child's heart. You can also go to Let's Build Their Heart App for additional caregiver resources.
Teach Them To Love…Or At Least Tolerate… Receiving and Responding to Directions As adults we recognize that some of the things that we don't love can be some of the best things for us. How can we help our young ones learn to love or at least tolerate those things that bring them great value? Join our conversation.
Teach Them To Love…Or At Least Tolerate… Self-Care As adults we recognize that some of the things that we don't love can be some of the best things for us. How can we help our young ones learn to love or at least tolerate those things that bring them great value? Join our conversation. https://tinyurl.com/CaptivateandCultivate https://tinyurl.com/LBHeart https://www.buildtheirbrain.com/ Get the Let's Build Their Heart Kids App to find activities you can use to help build your child's heart. You can go to our Let's Build Their Heart App and sign up to be the first to know when our Teach Them Diligently Guide is ready for download. If you want to get more information on building the brain of a young child, you can go through the content in Captivating Hearts and Cultivating Minds (https://supplemental-learning-solutions.thinkific.com/courses/captivate-cultivate). Be sure to check out our website (https://www.buildtheirbrain.com/).
As adults we recognize that some of the things that we don't love can be some of the best things for us. How can we help our young ones learn to love or at least tolerate those things that bring them great value? Join our conversation. https://tinyurl.com/CaptivateandCultivate https://tinyurl.com/LBHeart https://www.buildtheirbrain.com/ Get the Let's Build Their Heart Kids App to find activities you can use to help build your child's heart. You can go to our Let's Build Their Heart App and sign up to be the first to know when our Teach Them Diligently Guide is ready for download. If you want to get more information on building the brain of a young child, you can go through the content in Captivating Hearts and Cultivating Minds (https://supplemental-learning-solutions.thinkific.com/courses/captivate-cultivate). Be sure to check out our website (https://www.buildtheirbrain.com/).
As adults we recognize that some of the things that we don't love can be some of the best things for us. How can we help our young ones learn to love or at least tolerate those things that bring them great value? Join our conversation. https://tinyurl.com/CaptivateandCultivate https://tinyurl.com/LBHeart https://www.buildtheirbrain.com/ Get the Let's Build Their Heart Kids App to find activities you can use to help build your child's heart. You can go to our Let's Build Their Heart App and sign up to be the first to know when our Teach Them Diligently Guide is ready for download. If you want to get more information on building the brain of a young child, you can go through the content in Captivating Hearts and Cultivating Minds (https://supplemental-learning-solutions.thinkific.com/courses/captivate-cultivate). Be sure to check out our website (https://www.buildtheirbrain.com/).
Join our conversation as we discuss some gift ideas that will last a lifetime. https://tinyurl.com/CaptivateandCultivate https://tinyurl.com/LBHeart https://www.buildtheirbrain.com/ Get the Let's Build Their Heart Kids App to find activities you can use to help build your child's heart. You can go to our Let's Build Their Heart App and sign up to be the first to know when our Teach Them Diligently Guide is ready for download. If you want to get more information on building the brain of a young child, you can go through the content in Captivating Hearts and Cultivating Minds (https://supplemental-learning-solutions.thinkific.com/courses/captivate-cultivate). Be sure to check out our website (https://www.buildtheirbrain.com/).
https://tinyurl.com/CaptivateandCultivate https://tinyurl.com/LBHeart Join our conversation as we discuss some gift ideas that will last a lifetime. https://tinyurl.com/CaptivateandCultivate https://tinyurl.com/LBHeart https://www.buildtheirbrain.com/ Get the Let's Build Their Heart Kids App to find activities you can use to help build your child's heart. You can go to our Let's Build Their Heart App and sign up to be the first to know when our Teach Them Diligently Guide is ready for download. If you want to get more information on building the brain of a young child, you can go through the content in Captivating Hearts and Cultivating Minds (https://supplemental-learning-solutions.thinkific.com/courses/captivate-cultivate). Be sure to check out our website (https://www.buildtheirbrain.com/).
https://tinyurl.com/CaptivateandCultivate https://tinyurl.com/LBHeart Join our conversation as we discuss some gift ideas that will last a lifetime. We have also included a bonus replay of a previous best gifts episode on gratitude. https://tinyurl.com/CaptivateandCultivate https://tinyurl.com/LBHeart https://www.buildtheirbrain.com/ Get the Let's Build Their Heart Kids App to find activities you can use to help build your child's heart. You can go to our Let's Build Their Heart App and sign up to be the first to know when our Teach Them Diligently Guide is ready for download.
Join our conversation as we discuss some gift ideas that will last a lifetime. https://tinyurl.com/CaptivateandCultivate https://tinyurl.com/LBHeart https://www.buildtheirbrain.com/ Get the Let's Build Their Heart Kids App to find activities you can use to help build your child's heart. You can go to our Let's Build Their Heart App and sign up to be the first to know when our Teach Them Diligently Guide is ready for download. If you want to get more information on building the brain of a young child, you can go through the content in Captivating Hearts and Cultivating Minds (https://supplemental-learning-solutions.thinkific.com/courses/captivate-cultivate). Be sure to check out our website (https://www.buildtheirbrain.com/).
Join us as we talk about why we would seek to build our child's heart. Get the Let's Build Their Heart Kids App to find activities you can use to help build your child's heart. You can go to our Let's Build Their Heart App and sign up to be the first to know when our Teach Them Diligently Guide is ready for download. If you want to get more information on building the brain of a young child, you can go through the content in Captivating Hearts and Cultivating Minds (https://supplemental-learning-solutions.thinkific.com/courses/captivate-cultivate). Be sure to check out our website (https://www.buildtheirbrain.com/).
We are taking a closer look at how to be diligent when it comes to the instant access we have to information in our world. Listen in as we talk about some ways to think through what we can do to be proactive when it comes to age appropriate instant access. If you want to take a deeper dive, you can go through the content in Captivating Hearts and Cultivating Minds (https://supplemental-learning-solutions.thinkific.com/courses/captivate-cultivate). Be sure to check out our website (https://www.buildtheirbrain.com/).
We are taking a closer look at how to be diligent when it comes to the instant access we have to information in our world. Listen in as we talk about some ways to think through what we can do to be proactive when it comes to age appropriate instant access. If you want to take a deeper dive, you can go through the content in Captivating Hearts and Cultivating Minds (https://supplemental-learning-solutions.thinkific.com/courses/captivate-cultivate). Be sure to check out our website (https://www.buildtheirbrain.com/).
Danger can be found all around us. We don't want to operate from a place of fear, but we do want to be diligent. Listen in as we talk about some ways to think through what we can do to be proactive when it comes to some potential dangers.
Caregivers have to be ready to serve as an advocate in the life of their child. Listen in as we talk about some ways to think through what it might look like to be an advocate for your child. If you want to take a deeper dive, you can go through the content in Captivating Hearts and Cultivating Minds (https://supplemental-learning-solutions.thinkific.com/courses/captivate-cultivate). Be sure to check out our website (https://www.buildtheirbrain.com/).
Everyone needs a Subtle Screamer. Everyone can be a Subtle Screamer. Listen to this episode to prompt your thinking on how you might be a Subtle Screamer. If you want to take a deeper dive, you can go through the content in Captivating Hearts and Cultivating Minds (https://supplemental-learning-solutions.thinkific.com/courses/captivate-cultivate). Be sure to check out our website (https://www.buildtheirbrain.com/).
Even if you are not a primary caregiver, you can make a significant impact on the life of a little one. Join us in a conversation about ways to provide support and make meaningful memories. If you want to take a deeper dive, you can go through the content in Captivating Hearts and Cultivating Minds (https://supplemental-learning-solutions.thinkific.com/courses/captivate-cultivate). Be sure to check out our website (https://www.buildtheirbrain.com/).
Join us as we continue a conversation about things to be mindful of to make it easier for the brain to learn. Be sure to check out our website (https://www.buildtheirbrain.com/). You will find Academics Everywhere Guides (in the Resources section) filled with practical ideas for making everyday activities intentional learning experiences. If you want to take a deeper dive, you can go through the content in Captivating Hearts and Cultivating Minds (https://supplemental-learning-solutions.thinkific.com/courses/captivate-cultivate).
Join us as we continue a conversation about things to be mindful of to make it easier for the brain to learn.
Join us as we continue a conversation about things to be mindful of to make it easier for the brain to learn.
Join us in a conversation about things to be mindful of to make it easier for the brain to learn.
Listen in as we discuss 7 more tips to keep in mind during correction moments.
Just like comfort moments are a fact of life… so are correction moments. Listen in as we discuss “7 B's of discipline” to keep in mind during correction moments.
Your child will experience unexpected or undesirable events even when it has nothing to do with their actions or inaction. Listen in as we discuss ways we might provide comfort whether it be from shots, storms, or other difficult moments.
What can your child engage in around your home? Listen in as we discuss some ideas on how you might allow your child to play and learn with fun activities around the house. https://www.buildtheirbrain.com/
Social Media is here to stay. Have you thought through how you will maximize social media benefits and keep in mind safety? Join this conversation with Grace Mercer to prompt your thinking on social media use for you and your child. We hope you leave the conversation with some ideas on how to be intentional when it comes to social media.
What does summer fun look like for you and your family? Summer often included road trips for our family. Join this episode for a mother-daughter conversation about what family road trips looked like for our family. We hope you leave the conversation with some ideas on how to make road trips fun and educational.
The warmer weather has me thinking about enjoying sunshine. Join us in revisiting a conversation talking about some benefits of time in the sun.
The warmer weather has me thinking about water play. Join us in revisiting a conversation about how water play can be a brain building opportunity. The extra water will evaporate (or can be wiped up). The benefits can last much longer than the puddles created in the process. Enjoy this conversation about the value of playing in the water.
In light of recent news stories, I was reminded of a previous conversation with Crystal Mercer (a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in trauma, grief, and anxiety). Join us in revisiting a previous episode for some suggestions about dealing with the aftermath of traumatic events.. Special Note: In an effort to provide support, there is mention of some traumatic topics. Please keep this in mind as you decide when and where to listen to this episode. Although no graphic details are included, you may not want your little ones to overhear this episode. Resources: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists Call 2-1-1 national number to locate a variety of community resources Teens can text Help to 741-741 for a trained crisis counselor Call 9-8-8 for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) https://child.tcu.edu/about-us/tbri/ https://www.nasponline.org/resources-and-publications/resources-and-podcasts/school-safety-and-crisis/school-violence-resources/talking-to-children-about-violence-tips-for-parents-and-teachers The National Child Traumatic Stress Network: https://www.nctsn.org/resources/all-nctsn-resources https://www.nctsn.org/sites/default/files/resources//pfa_walletcard.pdf Once I Was Very Very Scared by Chandra Ghosh Ippen (Book) also available as a YouTube Video: http://www.viewpure.com/tXOgvchh_Lc?start=0&end=0 I Miss You (First Look At Death) by Lesley Harker
In light of recent news stories, I was reminded of a previous conversation with Crystal Mercer (a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in trauma, grief, and anxiety). Join us in revisiting a previous episode for some suggestions about news and traumatic events. Special Note: In an effort to provide support, there is mention of some traumatic topics. Please keep this in mind as you decide when and where to listen to this episode. Although no graphic details are included, you may not want your little ones to overhear this episode. Resources: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists Call 2-1-1 national number to locate a variety of community resources Teens can text Help to 741-741 for a trained crisis counselor Call 9-8-8 for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) https://child.tcu.edu/about-us/tbri/ https://www.nasponline.org/resources-and-publications/resources-and-podcasts/school-safety-and-crisis/school-violence-resources/talking-to-children-about-violence-tips-for-parents-and-teachers The National Child Traumatic Stress Network: https://www.nctsn.org/resources/all-nctsn-resources https://www.nctsn.org/sites/default/files/resources//pfa_walletcard.pdf Once I Was Very Very Scared by Chandra Ghosh Ippen (Book) also available as a YouTube Video: http://www.viewpure.com/tXOgvchh_Lc?start=0&end=0 I Miss You (First Look At Death) by Lesley Harker
Join our conversation about how spending time outside can benefit anyone.
Join our conversation about how spending time outside can benefit anyone.
Join our R.E.S.E.T. series as we discuss a few areas you might want to revisit for you and your little one at the start of a new year.
Join our R.E.S.E.T. series as we discuss a few areas you might want to revisit for you and your little one at the start of a new year.
Join our R.E.S.E.T. series as we discuss some ways you might reset when it comes to the space in your home and beyond.
Join our R.E.S.E.T. series as we discuss a few areas you might want to revisit for you and your little one at the start of a new year.
Join our R.E.S.E.T. series as we discuss a few areas you might want to revisit for you and your little one at the start of a new year.
What priceless gifts have you given your child? What gifts have you given that last a lifetime? Join our series about a few of “The Best Gifts” you can give your child.
What priceless gifts have you given your child? What gifts have you given that last a lifetime? Join our series about a few of “The Best Gifts” you can give your child.
What priceless gifts have you given your child? What gifts have you given that last a lifetime? Join our series about a few of “The Best Gifts” you can give your child.
What priceless gifts have you given your child? What gifts have you given that last a lifetime? Join our series about a few of “The Best Gifts” you can give your child.
Continue preparing for Special Days as we go back to listen to Joy at the Table.
Holidays…Birthdays…Graduations... You want all of these days to be special for everyone involved. Listen in as Annie Mercer joins a discussion about some practical ways you can think through preparing for the special days for you and your loved ones.
Whether the move is expected or unexpected, there is lots to think through. Listen in as Annie Mercer joins a discussion about some practical ways you can think through preparing for a transition.
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