LIVE ABOVE THE NOISE: The Choice-Full Family Project

  In Episode 33, Wayne and Rob talk with renowned sociologist and activist, Dr. Janice Johnson Dias. Dr. Johnson Dias is the author of the important new book, “PARENT LIKE IT MATTERS: How to Raise Joyful, Change-Making Girls”. She’s the co-creator of the GrassROOTS Community Foundation, a public health and social justice organization that develops, scales, and funds community health initiatives for impoverished women and girls...and she’s the proud mother of teen activist, Marley Dias, founder of 1000BLACKGIRLBOOKS.

In Episode 32, Wayne and Rob invite your family to get playful, be creative, and connect as a family…while fostering your children’s development! It’s all part of an exciting activity/contest called The Family Innertainment Challenge…sponsored by The Children’s Screen Time Action Network (screentimenetwork.org). The episode features well-known voice actress and director, Tracey Moore, (the founder of Kre8 Studio…kre8studio.com) who teaches your family how to create an imaginative 2 - 3 minute story, with character voices and sound effects…just like in your kid’s favorite animation.  Once you’ve had fun creating and recording your story, you can submit it to us, and two families will win a virtual workshop with Tracey, along with having their stories featured on a podcast episode.

In Episode 31, Wayne and Rob once again talk with pediatric and adolescent psychotherapist, and child development specialist, Dr. Tina Payne Bryson. Dr. Bryson is a New York Times best-selling author and the founder of The Center for Connection. They discuss how parents and families can be a “haven in the storm” for their children during this anxious and difficult pandemic time. In addition, they talk about Dr. Bryson’s important new book, “The Bottom Line For Baby”.

In EPISODE 30, Wayne and Rob discuss unique and engaging tools that parents and families can use to strengthen and support family communication and connection. In addition, they preview an upcoming episode that will feature an exciting family activity designed to help develop Choice-Fullness…THE FAMILY INNERTAINMENT CHALLENGE.

In EPISODE 29, Wayne and Rob talk with internationally renowned educational psychologist, Dr. Michele Borba, author of UNSELFIE: Why Empathetic Kids Succeed in Our All-About-Me World. They discuss the critical importance of helping children develop empathy, and why developing a healthy sense of empathy is a key predictor of which kids will thrive and succeed in the future.

In EPISODE 28, Wayne and Rob talk with John Reid, the founder and CEO of the pro-social, elevated branding company, WE ARE SKY. They discuss John’s experiences with racial injustice growing up as a person of color in Oakland, California, as well as the effect of such experiences on the development of self-identity, and how certain power styles contribute to institutional racism.

  In EPISODE 27, Wayne and Rob talk with Dr. Dan Siegel, Clinical Professor at the UCLA School of Medicine, and the Executive Director of the Mindsight Institute. Dr. Siegel is a New York Times Bestselling Author whose many books include Mind: A Journey to the Heart of Being Human, Brainstorm: The Power and Purpose of the Teenage Brain, and Aware: The Science and Practice of Presence; as well as Parenting from the Inside Out (with Mary Hartzell); and The Whole Brain Child, No Drama Discipline, The Yes Brain, and The Power of Showing Up (with Dr. Tina Payne Bryson). They discuss a number of timely topics, including connection, resilience, and The Wheel of Awareness.

In EPISODE 26, Wayne and Rob talk with Emmy-nominated filmmaker, and creator of the Webby Awards, Tiffany Shlain.  Tiffany has been described by Newsweek as "one of the women shaping the 21st Century".  She's the co-founder of 50/50 Day, Character Day, and The International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences.  Her films have been translated into multiple languages and have had over 50 million views.  Tiffany is the author of the new must-read book, "24/6: The Power Of Unplugging One Day A Week".  

In Episode 25, Wayne and Rob talk with child development specialist and New York Times best-selling author, Dr. Tina Payne Bryson. They discuss her important new book, “The Power of Showing Up” (with Dr. Dan Siegel), and get her valuable insights on the four crucial building blocks of a child’s healthy development, which Dr. Byson and Dr. Seigel call the four S’s - Safe, Seen, Soothed and Secure.

In Episode 24, Wayne and Rob continue their conversation with Julie Hertzog, a nationally recognized leader in the area of bullying prevention. They explore the difference between bullying and conflict, and discuss effective strategies parents can use to help support their children and protect them from bullying.

In Episode 23, Wayne and Rob talk with Julie Hertzog, a nationally recognized leader in the area of bullying prevention. Julie is the director of the PACER NATIONAL BULLYING PREVENTION CENTER. They discuss the things today's families need to know about bullying (including cyber bullying), and what parents can do to help protect their children.

In Episode 22, Wayne and Rob talk with family screen time specialist, Jean Rogers, author of the book, “KIDS UNDER FIRE”, and the director of the Children’s Screen Time Action Network. They discuss four trade-offs that today’s children and families are being compelled to make due to the escalating impact of tech, media, and consumerism. These four trade-offs are related to: (1) connectedness and relationships (2) happiness vs. wellbeing (3) cognitive control vs. stimulus control (4) circles of influence.  

In Episode 21, Rob and Wayne talk with author and child development expert, Karen Lock Kolp, host of "THE WE TURNED OUT OK PODCAST".  Together, they draw on Karen's extensive expertise as a parent coach to provide families with practical advice that every parent and family can benefit from.    

In Episode 20, Rob and Wayne continue their conversation with award-winning teachers, Joe Clement and Matt Miles, authors of the must-read book, “SCREEN SCHOOLED”. They address two more common myths related to how technology is affecting our children’s education.

In Episode 19, Wayne and Rob talk with award-winning teachers, Joe Clement and Matt Miles, authors of the must-read book, “SCREEN SCHOOLED”. They provide a candid, revealing look at how technology is affecting our children’s education – and address the issues that critically impact our children’s future.

In Episode 18, Wayne, Rob, and Adrienne Principe (founder of Turning Life On) talk about the final dimension of the INNER IQ – “T” Communication (Transcendent/Transpersonal Communication) - and discuss how to nurture its development in our children.

In Episode 17, Rob, Wayne, and Adrienne Principe (founder of Turning Life On) discuss indirect communication as an effective tool that parents can use to create better connection with their children.

In Episode 16, Wayne and Rob are joined by Adrienne Principe (mom of four, and founder of Turning Life On) as they explore another critical dimension of the INNER IQ - “Me” Communication.

In EPISODE 15, Rob and Wayne talk with parenting expert, Audrey Monke.  They discuss her important new book, “Happy Campers”, which reveals nine powerful techniques that parents can use to help their children grow and thrive.  

In Episode 14, Adrienne Principe (mom of four, and founder of Turning Life On) joins Wayne and Rob again as they continue to explore THE INNER IQ, and the critical importance of helping children develop meaning and mastery in their lives.  

In Episode 13, Adrienne Principe (mom of four, and founder of Turning Life On) joins Wayne and Rob as they discuss THE INNER IQ, and the critical importance of helping children develop self-management.

In Episode 12, Adrienne Principe (mom of four, and founder of Turning Life On) joins Rob and Wayne as they explore the first three dimensions of THE INNER IQ, a powerful new tool designed to help strengthen parent/child communication and connection.  

In Episode 11, Wayne and Rob welcome mom of four (and founder of Turning Life On) Adrienne Principe to the podcast, as they explore the use of Story Spotlighting to help parents uncover their children’s often-hidden motivations, revealed through their favorite entertainment characters.

In Episode 10, Wayne and Rob introduce parents to a unique family-friendly method designed to help them better understand, motivate, and communicate with their children - in order to develop Choice-Fullness.  They discuss Innertainment, the Motivational Theatre, direct vs indirect communication, and the Family Story Team.

In Episode 9, Rob and Wayne introduce the first of a critical set of proactive self-management skills they call, Life-Choice Skills.  They discuss how CenterPoint Communication (Life-Choice Skill #1) relates to critical thinking, job skills, freelancing, the consumer worldview, our inner sense of play, and the power of stories.

In Episode 8, Wayne and Rob talk about a new kind of balance - one that is essential in today’s accelerating digital world.  They discuss inside and outside communication, cognitive load, digital versus real life, and creating happiness, meaning, and fulfillment in the Age of Noise.

In Episode 7, Rob and Wayne talk with mom of two, Christine K., to get her perspective on how Noise and lack of time is affecting her life and family.  They discuss parenting choices and trade-offs, martyr moms, Body Noise, Enrichment Time, and other topics that many moms will identify with.

In Episode 6, Wayne and Rob continue their discussion about TIME. They talk about time and space compression, digital dementia, dopamine, levels of communication, intimacy, self-identity, and emotional intelligence.

In Episode 5, Rob and Wayne talk about TIME - our most precious commodity. They introduce a new approach (Time Design) that helps us value the quality of our time, and discuss the five types of time - TCB (Taking Care of Business) Time, Toxic Time, Coping Time, Enrichment Time, and Inner Time.

In Episode 4, Wayne and Rob discuss a crucial cornerstone of Choice-Fullness - high brain development. They talk about neuro marketing, emotional brain stimuli, and the critical interplay between biology, psychology and culture.

In Episode 3, Rob and Wayne talk with award-winning author and science journalist, Catherine Price.  They discuss her book, “How To Break Up With Your Phone”, and explore topics such as the still face experiment, perpetual distraction, good choosers, setting limits, and more.

In Episode 2, Wayne and Rob talk about the troubling effect of NOISE (Distraction, Distortion, Disruption, and Overload) on our children, and how Noise is hi-jacking their ability to make wise choices.  They discuss brain re-wiring, attention span, the emotional promise in marketing, relative value systems, disrupted relationships, and the Cycle of Noise.

In Episode 1, developmental and educational psychologist, Dr. Rob Reiher, and host Wayne Yercha, introduce parents and families to a power they call Choice-Fullness. They explain why helping children become more Choice-Full (increasing Awareness, Ability, and Control) is the key to protecting and preparing them for a fulfilling future in our accelerating digital world.  Their discussion includes topics such as distraction, the increase in manipulation, will and skill, self-management, and Innertainment.