Parachutes For Parents

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A parachute is used to help slow down the descent of a heavy object. These parachutes are to help lift up parents. Listen to these tips and tidbits on how to go through your life as a parent. If you have any questions you want me to address, send it to parachutes4parents@gmail.com or ashaharr@tennessee.edu and I may be able to make it into an episode! Brought to you by Ashley Harris, Lake County UT Extension FCS/4-H Agent Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UT-ExtensionLake-County-103260506420543

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    • Jun 15, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 6m AVG DURATION
    • 20 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Parachutes For Parents

    Parent Guilt Parachute

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2023 13:42


    Are you a parent? Do you feel "Parent Guilt"? In this episode of "Parachutes for Parents," I discuss what parent guilt is defined as and how you can overcome it with some help from parents in the Lake County Courthouse! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/parachutesforparents/message

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    Vitamins Parachute

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2023 8:33


    What are the vitamins and how do they help our body? In this episode of Parachutes for Parents, I talk about what the vitamins are and how each of them help our bodies function! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/parachutesforparents/message

    Independence Day Safety Parachute

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2022 7:20


    The Fourth of July is a day filled with celebration, fun, and safety hazards! In this episode of Parachutes for Parents, I give you advice on how to be safe around fireworks, water, and the great outdoors! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parachutesforparents/message

    Family Time Parachute

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2022 6:17


    Family bonding time is a cornerstone for children's development! In this episode, I tell the importance of bonding time, a way to have bonding time, and a few suggestions on what you and your family can do during this time together! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parachutesforparents/message

    Pet Loss Parachute

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2022 6:53


    A child having a pet helps their development so much. Sadly, pets do not usually live as long as we would like. Do you know how to help your child through losing an animal friend? In this episode, I give you tips on how to handle this subject with your children. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parachutesforparents/message

    Sibling Rivalry Parachute

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2022 5:44


    Do you have children that don't seem to get along with each other? In today's episode, I give you some tips and advice on how to help your children with their sibling rivalry. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parachutesforparents/message

    Holiday Safety Parachute

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2021 4:46


    Happy Holidays! In this episode, I discuss how you and your family can be safe and cautious during this festive time of year! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parachutesforparents/message

    Picky Eater Parachute

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2021 3:37


    Are you dealing with a picky eater? In today's episode I give a few tips on how to help your picky eater try new foods. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parachutesforparents/message

    Trick-Or-Treat Parachute

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2021 4:04


    Halloween is a very exciting time for most children! In this spooky episode, I give some tips on how to keep them safe on Halloween night! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parachutesforparents/message

    Temperament Parachute

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2021 6:32


    Do you know what a temperament is? Do you know your child's temperament? Do you know why it is important to know? In this episode of Parachutes for Parents, I give you some insight on temperament traits and the three types of temperaments! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parachutesforparents/message

    Holidays Parachute

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2021 6:00


    When is the best time to prepare for the holidays? Early! In this episode I have four guests discuss what they do to prepare and get ahead of the holidays! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parachutesforparents/message

    Potty Training Parachute

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2021 5:21


    Is your child starting the journey from diaper to potty? In this episode, you will learn some tips for potty training and some of the signs for when your child is ready to make that leap! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parachutesforparents/message

    Handwashing Parachute

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2021 4:36


    How can you help your child wash their hands effectively? In this episode, I discuss the correct way to wash your hands and why it is one of the most important ways to help fight the spread of germs. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parachutesforparents/message

    Healthy Habits Parachute

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2021 4:47


    How can you help your child stay healthy at school? Here's a little advice to answer that question! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parachutesforparents/message

    Homework Parachute

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2021 5:42


    Having the homework blues? Wanting to help your children be motivated to get their work done? Here are some tips and advice on how to help your child do their homework! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parachutesforparents/message

    Back to School Parachute

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2021 3:09


    How can you help your child transition back to school? Listen to this short episode of Parachutes for Parents to find out! Tips for your morning routine ---> http://ccetompkins.org/family/parent-pages/school-related/minimizing-morning-madness --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parachutesforparents/message

    Breastfeeding v. Bottle feeding Parachute

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2020 21:57


    In this episode I have a special guest (Ginger Carney, MPH, RDN, LDN, IBCLC, RLC, FILCA, FAND) answer the question, "Is breastfeeding better than bottle feeding?" She goes through which one is better and why, the pros and cons of both, and helpful tips on how to successfully breastfeed your baby. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parachutesforparents/message

    Discipline Parachute

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2020 13:46


    In this episode, I give advice on how to discipline each age group effectively. Age Group Order: Infants, Early Toddlers, Late Toddlers, Preschool and Kindergarten, School-Age, and Adolescents Source: Effective discipline for children. (2004). Paediatrics & child health, 9(1), 37–50. https://doi.org/10.1093/pch/9.1.37 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parachutesforparents/message

    Mealtime Parachute

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2020 5:20


    This parachute answers the question of how to get your child to sit and eat. Also, I have a minor cold so please excuse the sniffles:) References: van der Horst, K., Ferrage, A., & Rytz, A. (2014). Involving children in meal preparation. Effects on food intake. Appetite, 79, 18–24. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.appet.2014.03.030 Yang, Tian-Xiao, et al. “The Development of Multitasking in Children Aged 7–12 Years: Evidence from Cross-Sectional and Longitudinal Data.” Journal of Experimental Child Psychology, vol. 161, 2017, pp. 63–80., doi:10.1016/j.jecp.2017.04.003. Rymanowicz, Kylie. “Monkey See, Monkey Do: Model Behavior in Early Childhood.” MSU Extension, 3 Oct. 2018, www.canr.msu.edu/news/monkey_see_monkey_do_model_behavior_in_early_childhood#:~:text=Whether%20or%20not%20they%20demonstrate,of%20reinforcement%20those%20behaviors%20receive. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parachutesforparents/message

    Welcome to Parachutes for Parents

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2020 0:34


    Welcome to my podcast! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parachutesforparents/message

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