Parenting Sucks: A Community for Struggling Parents

In this episode, I talk life, COVID-19, relationships, current events, and the future with none other than my baby boy, Anthony "AJ" Silvas. Hear his thoughts on everything going on in the world and his own life. Feel free to leave comments or email the show to let us know what you thought! CHECK OUT MY SON'S MUSIC, BLVCKANTHONY, ON SOUNDCLOUD AT THE LINK BELOW: https://soundcloud.com/blvckanthony Don't forget you can also show love to the show by making a contribution of any size. We love and appreciate all of our listeners. https://anchor.fm/parentingsucks/support Stay safe! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parentingsucks/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/parentingsucks/support

In this episode, we talk about CBD and all the hype surrounding its so-called benefits. Is it the new miracle remedy? How can it help you? Is it harmful? Everything you should know before trying CBD for mental health and other ailments. Please feel free to share your CBD experience. Hit me up via email at myparentstruggle@gmail.com, Facebook, Instagram, etc. I'd love to hear about it. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/inner-source/201901/cbd-oil-mental-health-should-you-take-it-too https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/cannabidiol-cbd-what-we-know-and-what-we-dont-2018082414476 https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/317221#legality https://anchor.fm/parentingsucks/support --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parentingsucks/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/parentingsucks/support

In this episode, we discuss self-harm or self-injury in teens. Why is this happening? What does it mean? Does my child want to kill himself? How do I know if my child is self-harming? Don't panic, Mon and Dad! We discuss signs, symptoms, motivations, and treatments. Reach out to Parenting Sucks at myparentstruggle@gmail.com or on any of our social medial platforms. Feel free to comment on the podcasts as well. Leave me a voice note. Resources: http://teenmentalhealth.org/understanding-self-injury-self-harm/ http://www.selfinjury.bctr.cornell.edu/about-self-injury.html --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parentingsucks/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/parentingsucks/support

Unexplainable symptoms of illness? Overwhelming emotions? Refusal to go to school? It may be anxiety and here’s the info you need to help your child cope. https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/emotional-problems/Pages/Anxiety-Disorders.aspx https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/emotional-problems/Pages/School-Avoidance.aspx https://adaa.org/living-with-anxiety/children https://www.apa.org/topics/anxiety/ https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/anxiety/symptoms-causes/syc-20350961 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parentingsucks/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/parentingsucks/support

In this episode, my daughters are joining me in a few games! Join the laughs and fun! Here are the links for the questions. http://drkristiwolfe.com/conversation-starters/ https://www.parents.com/parenting/better-parenting/advice/questions-every-parent-should-ask-their-kid/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parentingsucks/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/parentingsucks/support

In this episode, I share some of the struggles we faced over the holidays. Running away, struggles with addiction and the ongoing debate of marijuana being a gateway drug. Please feel free to comment or email me your stories or opinions. Myparentstruggle@gmail.com. Like the Facebook and Instagram pages. Parenting Sucks on FB! And @parentingsuckspodcast on IG! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parentingsucks/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/parentingsucks/support

In this episode we talk about what’s on the horizon for Parenting Sucks and discuss a little about being a friend to our child. If you’d like to reach out, please feel free to email me at myparentstruggle@gmail.com or hit up the Facebook or Instagram page! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parentingsucks/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/parentingsucks/support

Suicide effects everyone around us. But how do we help? How do we know what to do and when to do it? How do we know when we're crossing the line? In this episode, we list some signs to help identify when our loved ones are in a desperate situation. And what we can do to try and save a life. Remember suicide is not an act of selfishness. Be kind at all times. Check on others as often as possible, even when they are smiling. For more information, visit: https://save.org/about-suicide/warning-signs-risk-factors-protective-factors/ https://www.gofundme.com/f/steven-salazars-funeral-for-his-mother-and-father?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_campaign=m_pd+share-sheet&fbclid=IwAR1lXY3VIRRetnOYV_aiTyKCjlusKbH9qCMpW1yK_gNPCZOgRSVOkV_QCwA --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parentingsucks/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/parentingsucks/support

In this episode, we talk about the importance of having a friend or partner who can relate to your struggles and help you out of your darker moments. We also discuss the lack of how-to's and direction to utilize coping tools for those who are truly sunk into their depression or anxiety. Article referenced in this episode can be found at the following website: https://www.webmd.com/depression/features/natural-treatments#1 The blog entry can be found on my WordPress site at: https://readitifyouwanna.wordpress.com/2019/11/24/same-sh-different-article/ Check out the Facebook Community page @myparentstruggle. Also follow us on Instagram @parentingsuckspodcast. Email me with your story, some insight, or just to chat at myparentstrggle@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parentingsucks/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/parentingsucks/support

In this episode, we examine the differences of opinion on therapy and mental health treatment among difference ethnicities and genders, what we would do or say within our own families if we or one of our members was seeking or attempting to seek help, and how many of us who struggle do not seek out help due to social or family stigma. Visit My Chef G at: https://www.mychefg.com/ Find him on Instagram @mychefg (Chef G. Meal Prep Services) or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/mychefg/ Find my Facebook page @myparentstruggle for the articles and books referenced in my podcasts or find me on Instagram @parentingsuckspodcast. For videos, check out the YouTube channel, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxD89rr7Alsj_FTjWGKM2Jg --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parentingsucks/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/parentingsucks/support

This episode is audio from a spontaneous YouTube video I posted discussing some highlights from a podcast I watch. It was referring parents and kids having “the talk”. H3 podcast Highlights can be found at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZZHPXsg6LopvdOKF7qM6cQ. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parentingsucks/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/parentingsucks/support

This meditation is designed to help you regulate your emotions and check in with yourself either following a conflict or prior to a confrontation with a member of your family, be it child, spouse, etc. (I do apologize for the audio mishap around the 3rd segment. I could not figure out how to edit it out.) Emotional regulation is something not spoken about very often and is lacking in a major way in family conflict resolution. So I hope you give it a listen if you are experiencing some rough patches within the household or maybe even before conflict arises. Prepare your mind for what may come and be ready to reason with yourself and be mindful. If you or someone in your family has difficulty with managing anger or other emotions that may be causing extreme stress, please seek professional help. There are many free or extremely affordable options in most major cities or contact your insurance provider for more guidance. Mental health is just as important as physical health. Be kind to your mind and give it the support it needs. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parentingsucks/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/parentingsucks/support

In this episode, I share a very personal account of some of the struggles we are facing in our home as well as why I decided to call my podcast "Parenting Sucks." --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parentingsucks/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/parentingsucks/support

In this episode we discuss open conversation with your children about how they feel and why we don’t usually ask these questions. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parentingsucks/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/parentingsucks/support

This short meditation can be used by pre-teens and teens to help connect them with the constant stream of illogical thoughts. Clearing the mind. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parentingsucks/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/parentingsucks/support

Some future plans for this podcast and a special thanks to everyone who has shared and participated. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parentingsucks/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/parentingsucks/support

In this episode, we discuss empathy in adolescents, or lack thereof, and tools to help induce empathy in your children. This episode's art work is courtesy of my daughter, Sam. This is Sherry, one of her caricatures that she created. She bases them off of her friends. Very cute! Sam is a freshman in high school. She loves animals, especially cats, and enjoys listening to music to clear her head. Links to the articles referenced: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-athletes-way/201310/the-neuroscience-empathy The Neuroscience of Empathy, by Christopher Bergland Psychology Today Posted Oct 10, 2013 https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/seven_ways_to_foster_empathy_in_kids https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/topic/empathy/definition --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parentingsucks/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/parentingsucks/support

A brief discussion of points from the book Brainstorm: The Power and Purpose of the Teenage Brain. Please pardon the sound bit errors at 7:18. I am still new to podcasting and am working out the kinks. Thank you! The art work is courtesy of my 15 year old daughter Bianca. If you would like your child’s art featured on an episode, please contact me. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parentingsucks/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/parentingsucks/support

This inaugural episode gives you insight to the purpose and plans for this podcast and the Parenting Sucks Community page. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parentingsucks/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/parentingsucks/support