Real Life Parenting, a Parenting Power Podcast

Jennifer Kolari How to stay CALM Publish date: January 27, 2020 RE-RELEASE JULY 29, 2020 https://parentingpower.podbean.com/e/jennifer-kolari-how-to-stay-calm/ Children are not mini-adults and we are not actually parents. We are actually substitute frontal lobes for them so we need to use techniques to help CALM them down. CALM is actually an acronym for a technique used in Connected Parenting and our guest Jennifer Kolari will share her insights and expertise with the CALM Method.  One of the nation’s leading parenting experts, Jennifer Kolari is a highly sought-after international speaker and the founder of Connected Parenting. A child and family therapist with a busy practice based in Toronto and San Diego, Kolari is also the author of Connected Parenting: How to Raise A Great Kid (Penguin Group USA and Penguin Canada, 2009) and You’re Ruining My Life! (But Not Really) Surviving the Teenage Years with Connected Parenting (Penguin Canada, 2011) ••••••••••• Music By ••••••••••••• Rising SpiritJay Man - Our MusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox Announcer: Adam Smith Sponsored by Beaners Fun Cuts for Kids Salons

Start early to build the foundation to help prevent kids from abusing drugs. Kriya Lendzion outlines how parenting styles and relationships provide insights into risk factors for kids to lean towards destructive behaviours. Ongoing two-way communication and administering advice with love will help build that foundation early in life.  Kriya is a certified substance abuse professional consultant, clinical addictions specialist and a counsellor. Much of her life has been spent working with teens in schools.  ••••••••••• Music By ••••••••••••• Rising SpiritJay Man - Our MusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox Announcer: Adam Smith Sponsored by Beaners Fun Cuts for Kids Salons

** Summer Podcast Re-Release Series **   “I can’t get my partner to take responsibility” “We feel disconnected from each other” “Marriage just doesn’t feel the same anymore, what do we do?” Satisfaction in the marriage plummeting and the effect it can have on our children can result in behavioural issues and long term effects that may not be known until much later on in life. Our guest, Janelle J Jones tells us the solution arises in how conflict and resolution is managed to have a positive impact on children as they witness the power of effective communication.  Janelle is a Registered Clinical Counsellor who specializes in individual and couples counselling. As a mother of 2, she began to realize that the women and men in her parenthood support community were continually facing the same common difficulties. Many identified with feeling burdened by the mental load of balancing competing household/relationship/work and family responsibilities. Others felt they had lost their identities along the road of becoming a mother or parent. With these complex challenges came extraordinary guilt, energy depletion, loss of patience and in some cases depression and anxiety. It was then that Janelle founded Modern Mom & Marriage Counselling and committed herself to helping mothers and couples find the joy and balance in parenting. ••••••••••• Music By ••••••••••••• Rising SpiritJay Man - Our MusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox Announcer: Adam Smith Sponsored by Beaners Fun Cuts for Kids Salons

In creating powerful communication for your family, the family meeting is the best tool to foster the connection and our guest today shares with us the four gifts that allow us to grow, expand and flourish together. Cheryl Bassitt shares with us her “chapstick moment” and how it started the family meeting and the gifts it enables us to unwrap.  Cheryl Bassitt, is the Founder of Unstoppable Connections, international best-selling author, creator of the award-winning Unstoppable Family Meeting Tool Kit, and host of the show “Kitchen Table Conversations”. Her work for connecting families is recognized as one of the next best brilliant ideas for humanity.     ••••••••••• Music By ••••••••••••• Rising SpiritJay Man - Our MusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox Announcer: Adam Smith Sponsored by Beaners Fun Cuts for Kids Salons Sponsored by: Email questionshttps://vl122.infusionsoft.com/app/manageCart/addProduct?productId=23   Useful Links:   Youtube Channel: http://bit.ly/KitchenTableConversationsChannel Family Connection Challenge on FB: www.facebook.com/FamilyConnectionChallenge Website  www.UnstoppableConnections.com Family Meeting Toolkit: https://unstoppableconnections.com/unstoppable-family    

It’s the first week of summer vacation. How long do you have until you hear the dreaded phrase, “I’m Bored?"  But what does it really mean? Julie and Gail shares tips on how being bored is not a bad thing, and how to change it to something we can do.  Julie Freedman Smith has been involved in teaching for the past 24 years. Her experience as an Elementary/Jr. High music teacher, a choral conductor with the Calgary Boys Choir, and a choral clinician has resulted in extensive opportunities to work with children and adults in both individual and group environments. An inspiring speaker, Julie is a natural performer, having directed and performed in choirs throughout the world. Her honesty and down-to-earth nature contribute strongly to the relationships she forms with the families she helps. Julie holds B.Sc. Biology and a B.A. Psychology with Distinction from the University of Calgary. Gail Bell’s career has always involved working with children, both in home and abroad. Her 20+ years in the public and private school systems both as an educator in the classroom, and as an administrator provides her with a broad experience base and unique insight when working with children and parents. Gail easily engages an audience with her enthusiasm for parenting, and her belief that all children want to learn, try their best, and do what is right, contributes to her goal of building positive relationships between parents and children. Gail holds a B.Ed. with Distinction and a M.A. (Honours) in Administration and Curriculum Development from Gonzaga University. ••••••••••• Music By ••••••••••••• Rising SpiritJay Man - OurMusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox Announcer: Adam Smith Sponsored by Beaners Fun Cuts for Kids Salons Sponsored by The Summer Survival Recordinghttps://bit.ly/38a4n4e  

Virtues are universal understandings about the meaning of life and can make a huge difference in a person’s upbringing and perspective in life. Our podcast guest, Linda Kavelin-Popov shares why she created The Virtues Project with her family, to guide parents on how to bring the best qualities out of their children and their family.  Linda Kavelin-Popov is the best-selling author of The Family Virtues Guide and A Pace of Grace. She is a psychotherapist, specializing in suicide prevention and community healing. As co-founder of The Virtues Project, she is an internationally renowned speaker and teacher on personal and global transformation. For more than two decades, she has worked with indigenous peoples impacted by the trauma of residential school abuses. She has had many appearances on radio and television, including Oprah, and had her own television series in Canada. Linda now lives on an island in the South Pacific with her husband, Dan.   ••••••••••• Music By ••••••••••••• Rising SpiritJay Man - Our MusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox Announcer: Adam Smith Sponsored by Beaners Fun Cuts for Kids Salons A Year of Intentional Parentinghttps://bit.ly/2Ymoida Amazon: The Family Virtues Guide https://www.amazon.ca/Family-Virtues-Guide-Chidren-Ourselves/dp/0452278104 The Virtues Project: http://www.virtuesproject.com  

With summer coming up, it might be time to look at toilet training with your toddler. In today’s podcast, Julie and Gail outline the roles and expectations for parents to help them with the tools for effective toilet training.  Julie Freedman Smith has been involved in teaching for the past 24 years. Her experience as an Elementary/Jr. High music teacher, a choral conductor with the Calgary Boys Choir, and a choral clinician has resulted in extensive opportunities to work with children and adults in both individual and group environments.An inspiring speaker, Julie is a natural performer, having directed and performed in choirs throughout the world. Her honesty and down-to-earth nature contribute strongly to the relationships she forms with the families she helps. Julie holds B.Sc. Biology and a B.A. Psychology with Distinction from the University of Calgary. Gail Bell’s career has always involved working with children, both in home and abroad. Her 20+ years in the public and private school systems both as an educator in the classroom, and as an administrator provides her with a broad experience base and unique insight when working with children and parents. Gail easily engages an audience with her enthusiasm for parenting, and her belief that all children want to learn, try their best, and do what is right, contributes to her goal of building positive relationships between parents and children. Gail holds a B.Ed. with Distinction and a M.A. (Honours) in Administration and Curriculum Development from Gonzaga University. ••••••••••• Music By ••••••••••••• Rising SpiritJay Man - OurMusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox Announcer: Adam Smith Sponsored by Beaners Fun Cuts for Kids Salons Toddler Pack with Bonus Video: https://vl122.infusionsoft.com/app/manageCart/addProduct?productId=241  

It’s time to “roll with the punches” of childhood eating with today’s podcast guest, Sarah Remmer, a mother of 3, registered dietitian nutritionist, nutrition and food writer, media spokesperson. Sarah shares with us her best trick for getting kids to eat veggies - it’s magic!  As the owner of Sarah Remmer Nutrition Consulting, Sarah is also the founder and owner of The Centre for Family Nutrition, a Calgary-based nutrition counselling practice that specializes in pre-natal, infant and child nutrition. She shares with us tips to end mealtime battles and picky eating power struggles, and shift towards happier and healthier mealtimes so children learn to be healthy, happy and adventurous eaters.    ••••••••••• Music By ••••••••••••• Rising SpiritJay Man - Our MusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox Announcer: Adam Smith Sponsored by Beaners Fun Cuts for Kids Salons  

The use of screens has increased considerably during quarantine. Whether it be for school or work, for connection with family and friends, the consumption of screen time and constant use is not good for our child’s brain. Gail and Julie advise with tools to help you manage screen time and help you get clear about what you want and how to communicate that with your kids.  Julie Freedman Smith has been involved in teaching for the past 24 years. Her experience as an Elementary/Jr. High music teacher, a choral conductor with the Calgary Boys Choir, and a choral clinician has resulted in extensive opportunities to work with children and adults in both individual and group environments.An inspiring speaker, Julie is a natural performer, having directed and performed in choirs throughout the world. Her honesty and down-to-earth nature contribute strongly to the relationships she forms with the families she helps. Julie holds B.Sc. Biology and a B.A. Psychology with Distinction from the University of Calgary. Gail Bell’s career has always involved working with children, both in home and abroad. Her 20+ years in the public and private school systems both as an educator in the classroom, and as an administrator provides her with a broad experience base and unique insight when working with children and parents. Gail easily engages an audience with her enthusiasm for parenting, and her belief that all children want to learn, try their best, and do what is right, contributes to her goal of building positive relationships between parents and children. Gail holds a B.Ed. with Distinction and a M.A. (Honours) in Administration and Curriculum Development from Gonzaga University.   ••••••••••• Music By ••••••••••••• Rising SpiritJay Man - OurMusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox Announcer: Adam Smith Sponsored by Beaners Fun Cuts for Kids Salons  

Barbara Coloroso joins us again to share her advice on the important topic of bullying. She has so much knowledge and expertise to share since her last time with us, we wanted to continue with another episode to hear what she has to say to help parents who have children being bullied and what we can do to help.  If you missed the first episode with Barbara, you can find and listen to it here: Barbara Coloroso: Bullying: How to Stop It   Barbara Coloroso is an internationally recognized speaker and author in the areas of parenting, teaching, school discipline, non-violent conflict resolution and reconciliatory justice. She is an educational consultant for school districts, the medical and business community, the criminal justice system and other educational associations around the world.  She has appeared on Oprah, CBS, NBC, ABC, CNN and NPR and has been featured in the New York Times, Time, U.S. News & World Report, Newsweek, and other national and international publications.  Her uniquely effective parenting and teaching strategies were developed through her years of training in sociology, special education, and philosophy, as well as field-tested through her experiences as a classroom teacher, laboratory school instructor, university instructor, seminar leader, volunteer in Rwanda, and mother of three grown children.    ••••••••••• Music By ••••••••••••• Rising SpiritJay Man - Our MusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox Announcer: Adam Smith Sponsored by Beaners Fun Cuts for Kids Salons  

In the heat of the moment, it is easy to fall into the trap of offering bribes and threats to our kids so they can change their behaviour. But what are we teaching them and how do we feel afterwards? In today’s Tools for the Trade podcast, Julie and Gail offer insights as to how we can turn the situation around with expectations with the language needed to help parents teach our children internal motivation for actions. Julie Freedman Smith has been involved in teaching for the past 24 years. Her experience as an Elementary/Jr. High music teacher, a choral conductor with the Calgary Boys Choir, and a choral clinician has resulted in extensive opportunities to work with children and adults in both individual and group environments.An inspiring speaker, Julie is a natural performer, having directed and performed in choirs throughout the world. Her honesty and down-to-earth nature contribute strongly to the relationships she forms with the families she helps. Julie holds B.Sc. Biology and a B.A. Psychology with Distinction from the University of Calgary. Gail Bell’s career has always involved working with children, both in home and abroad. Her 20+ years in the public and private school systems both as an educator in the classroom, and as an administrator provides her with a broad experience base and unique insight when working with children and parents. Gail easily engages an audience with her enthusiasm for parenting, and her belief that all children want to learn, try their best, and do what is right, contributes to her goal of building positive relationships between parents and children. Gail holds a B.Ed. with Distinction and a M.A. (Honours) in Administration and Curriculum Development from Gonzaga University.   ••••••••••• Music By ••••••••••••• Rising SpiritJay Man - OurMusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox Announcer: Adam Smith Sponsored by Beaners Fun Cuts for Kids Salons  

If you’re looking for a new perspective to help kids calm anxious feelings, our guest Olimpia Mesa offers a brain-based learning perspective to assist parents. Many of the concerns related to a child’s academic results, cognitive skills and wellbeing in school will fade away once complex brain processes are better understood and managed. Olimpia Mesa is a leading expert and consultant on brain-based learning designed to help children understand how people learn, enabling parents to view learning and studying in a new way. She is the President of Instruction Design, a company behind hundreds of successful corporate and educational programs, both online and in person, and Creator of Book to Courses Online School which help teach authors to transform a nonfiction book into online academies.   ••••••••••• Music By ••••••••••••• Rising SpiritJay Man - Our MusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox Announcer: Adam Smith Sponsored by Beaners Fun Cuts for Kids Salons Website: www.olimpiamesa.com https://howpeoplelearnbook.com/ Blog post:  https://howpeoplelearnbook.com/2019/11/10/secret-strings-body-how-to-step-out-of-fight-flight-freeze-mode/  

Have a strong-willed child? They are assertive and know what they want. Julie and Gail provide parenting strategies and tools to help you flip things to a positive and guide your “bossy” child to develop great qualities as a leader.  Julie Freedman Smith has been involved in teaching for the past 24 years. Her experience as an Elementary/Jr. High music teacher, a choral conductor with the Calgary Boys Choir, and a choral clinician has resulted in extensive opportunities to work with children and adults in both individual and group environments.An inspiring speaker, Julie is a natural performer, having directed and performed in choirs throughout the world. Her honesty and down-to-earth nature contribute strongly to the relationships she forms with the families she helps. Julie holds B.Sc. Biology and a B.A. Psychology with Distinction from the University of Calgary. Gail Bell’s career has always involved working with children, both in home and abroad. Her 20+ years in the public and private school systems both as an educator in the classroom, and as an administrator provides her with a broad experience base and unique insight when working with children and parents. Gail easily engages an audience with her enthusiasm for parenting, and her belief that all children want to learn, try their best, and do what is right, contributes to her goal of building positive relationships between parents and children. Gail holds a B.Ed. with Distinction and a M.A. (Honours) in Administration and Curriculum Development from Gonzaga University.   ••••••••••• Music By ••••••••••••• Rising SpiritJay Man - OurMusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox Announcer: Adam Smith Sponsored by Beaners Fun Cuts for Kids Salons  

Trying to find joy in our daily lives can be challenging on the best of days, but hearing Jessica Janzen’s story will inspire you to bring joy into your life every day. After the loss of her son, she has committed to sharing her story and keeping his memory alive through so many avenues and we are so pleased to share her story with you.  Jessica Janzen wears many hats, but most notably a motivational speaker, a small business owner and co-founder of the Love the Lewiston Foundation, started with her husband to celebrate the short but influential life of her son, who passed away from Spinal Muscular Atrophy at the age of six months. She is also a published author of “Bring the Joy”, available May 2020. Following the loss of her son, Lewiston, Jessica has committed to sharing her story to encourage others to live in the moment and bring in joy with everything in their lives. Through her work with the Foundation, she keeps her son’s memory alive through their clothing line, The Lewiston Label to raise awareness and funds for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) and the Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation.     ••••••••••• Music By ••••••••••••• Rising SpiritJay Man - Our MusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox Announcer: Adam Smith Sponsored by Beaners Fun Cuts for Kids Salons  

Over time, our patience can waver as our home becomes the place where the family spends all their time now. Kids are learning from home, parents are working from home, and families are spending all their time together at home. Today’s podcast episode helps you use time and space to allow for privacy as needed, with opportunities for the family to come together by separating them.  Julie Freedman Smith has been involved in teaching for the past 24 years. Her experience as an Elementary/Jr. High music teacher, a choral conductor with the Calgary Boys Choir, and a choral clinician has resulted in extensive opportunities to work with children and adults in both individual and group environments.An inspiring speaker, Julie is a natural performer, having directed and performed in choirs throughout the world. Her honesty and down-to-earth nature contribute strongly to the relationships she forms with the families she helps. Julie holds B.Sc. Biology and a B.A. Psychology with Distinction from the University of Calgary. Gail Bell's career has always involved working with children, both in home and abroad. Her 20+ years in the public and private school systems both as an educator in the classroom, and as an administrator provides her with a broad experience base and unique insight when working with children and parents. Gail easily engages an audience with her enthusiasm for parenting, and her belief that all children want to learn, try their best, and do what is right, contributes to her goal of building positive relationships between parents and children. Gail holds a B.Ed. with Distinction and a M.A. (Honours) in Administration and Curriculum Development from Gonzaga University.   ••••••••••• Music By ••••••••••••• Rising SpiritJay Man - OurMusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox Announcer: Adam Smith Sponsored by Beaners Fun Cuts for Kids Salons  

How do you know where to begin when looking at post-secondary education options? There are so many questions to consider, for both the student and for parents to ask when making these decisions. Michael Kufeldt helps answer the biggest three questions when students and parents ask for help in their decisions for post secondary education.  Michael Kufeldt is the owner of Kufeldt Educational Planning, a resource to help students and parents navigate the next stage in education. Michael has extensive experience as a high school counselor, providing an inside track to help students and families make the important decisions surrounding their post-secondary education options, including evaluating the possibility of a gap year.  ••••••••••• Music By ••••••••••••• Rising SpiritJay Man - Our MusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox Announcer: Adam Smith Sponsored by Beaners Fun Cuts for Kids Salons  

Why is it so hard to get your child to say “sorry”. When your child misbehaves, we want them to apologize in the moment, but it doesn’t always work. Julie Freedman Smith and Gail Bell shares ideas to help you model the behaviour for your children when apologies are necessary and required.   Julie has been involved in teaching for the past 24 years. Her experience as an Elementary/Jr. High music teacher, a choral conductor with the Calgary Boys Choir, and a choral clinician has resulted in extensive opportunities to work with children and adults in both individual and group environments.An inspiring speaker, Julie is a natural performer, having directed and performed in choirs throughout the world. Her honesty and down-to-earth nature contribute strongly to the relationships she forms with the families she helps. Julie holds B.Sc. Biology and a B.A. Psychology with Distinction from the University of Calgary. Gail’s career has always involved working with children, both in home and abroad. Her 20+ years in the public and private school systems both as an educator in the classroom, and as an administrator provides her with a broad experience base and unique insight when working with children and parents. Gail easily engages an audience with her enthusiasm for parenting, and her belief that all children want to learn, try their best, and do what is right, contributes to her goal of building positive relationships between parents and children. Gail holds a B.Ed. with Distinction and a M.A. (Honours) in Administration and Curriculum Development from Gonzaga University.   ••••••••••• Music By ••••••••••••• Rising SpiritJay Man - OurMusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox Announcer: Adam Smith Sponsored by Beaners Fun Cuts for Kids Salons  

Why is it so hard to get organized? Our podcast guest today is Mika Perry and she helps us with the 5 tips to help us get organized in our home and family so that we can have the freedom to live a more balanced, calm and joyful life. She outlines why we need patience, modelling, positive reinforcement, designated spaces and use of love languages to help get organized in our families and in our homes. https://mikaperry.com/5-tips-to-help-your-spouse-and-kids-get-more-organized Mika Perry is a mom blogger, entrepreneur, and co-host of the podcast Good To Be Home. She helps families live a more calm, organized and energized life with simple solutions and easy ideas.   ••••••••••• Music By ••••••••••••• Rising SpiritJay Man - Our MusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox Announcer: Adam Smith Sponsored by Beaners Fun Cuts for Kids Salons  

Most of the world is now at home and will be for awhile now as social distance measures are in place. Parents are working from home, schools and daycares are closed so the whole family is home now. Julie Freedman Smith and Gail Bell share several resources and strategies to help you through the weeks ahead.  Julie has been involved in teaching for the past 24 years. Her experience as an Elementary/Jr. High music teacher, a choral conductor with the Calgary Boys Choir, and a choral clinician has resulted in extensive opportunities to work with children and adults in both individual and group environments.An inspiring speaker, Julie is a natural performer, having directed and performed in choirs throughout the world. Her honesty and down-to-earth nature contribute strongly to the relationships she forms with the families she helps. Julie holds B.Sc. Biology and a B.A. Psychology with Distinction from the University of Calgary. Gail’s career has always involved working with children, both in home and abroad. Her 20+ years in the public and private school systems both as an educator in the classroom, and as an administrator provides her with a broad experience base and unique insight when working with children and parents. Gail easily engages an audience with her enthusiasm for parenting, and her belief that all children want to learn, try their best, and do what is right, contributes to her goal of building positive relationships between parents and children. Gail holds a B.Ed. with Distinction and a M.A. (Honours) in Administration and Curriculum Development from Gonzaga University.   ••••••••••• Music By ••••••••••••• Rising SpiritJay Man - OurMusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox Announcer: Adam Smith Sponsored by Beaners Fun Cuts for Kids Salons  

Planning a successful family holiday might look easy on the outside but Renee Tsang shares her advice on why Disneyland is a favourite family destination, and why you should use a travel advisor to help you plan your next trip.  Renee Tsang is a travel professional and Disney vacation planner extraordinaire! She is a self-employed travel advisor who plans and books unforgettable vacations, specializing in family travel and Disney destinations. As a busy mom and business owner, Renee inspires parents to see beyond the “day-to-day” stuff and invest in their family with travel experiences. Travel is the best education a parent can give their child and the experience and memories they gain will be far more valuable than anything money can buy. Renee takes her personal experience of a destination, resort and travel supplier to provide up-to-date travel advice and tips, and shares her tips and adventures on her blog, "Life is too short to stay home", and also recently published her first book, “I’ll Never Grow Up! The Bare Necessities of Planning Your Disneyland Vacation”, a vacation planning guide to help first-time visitors to Disneyland.    ••••••••••• Music By ••••••••••••• Rising SpiritJay Man - Our MusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox Announcer: Adam Smith Sponsored by Beaners Fun Cuts for Kids Salons  

“I can’t get my partner to take responsibility” “We feel disconnected from each other” “Marriage just doesn’t feel the same anymore, what do we do?”   Satisfaction in the marriage is plummeting and the effect it can have on our children can result in behavioural issues and long term effects that may not be known until much later on in life. Our guest, Janelle J Jones tells us the solution arises in how conflict and resolution is managed to have a positive impact on children as they witness the power of effective communication.  Janelle is a Registered Clinical Counsellor who specializes in individual and couples counselling. As a mother of 2, she began to realize that the women and men in her parenthood support community were continually facing the same common difficulties. Many identified with feeling burdened by the mental load of balancing competing household/relationship/work and family responsibilities. Others felt they had lost their identities along the road of becoming a mother or parent. With these complex challenges came extraordinary guilt, energy depletion, loss of patience and in some cases depression and anxiety. It was then that Janelle founded Modern Mom & Marriage Counselling and committed herself to helping mothers and couples find the joy and balance in parenting.   ••••••••••• Music By ••••••••••••• Rising SpiritJay Man - Our MusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox Announcer: Adam Smith Sponsored by Beaners Fun Cuts for Kids Salons  

Julie Freedman Smith and Gail Bell have noticed a new trend among early education circles - enhanced and advanced academic and physical activities programs for children in preschool and kindergarten. Does your child need these programs?   Julie has been involved in teaching for the past 24 years. Her experience as an Elementary/Jr. High music teacher, a choral conductor with the Calgary Boys Choir, and a choral clinician has resulted in extensive opportunities to work with children and adults in both individual and group environments. An inspiring speaker, Julie is a natural performer, having directed and performed in choirs throughout the world. Her honesty and down-to-earth nature contribute strongly to the relationships she forms with the families she helps. Julie holds B.Sc. Biology and a B.A. Psychology with Distinction from the University of Calgary. Gail’s career has always involved working with children, both in-home and abroad. Her 20+ years in the public and private school systems both as an educator in the classroom, and as an administrator provides her with a broad experience base and unique insight when working with children and parents. Gail easily engages an audience with her enthusiasm for parenting, and her belief that all children want to learn, try their best, and do what is right, contributes to her goal of building positive relationships between parents and children. Gail holds a B.Ed. with Distinction and an M.A. (Honours) in Administration and Curriculum Development from Gonzaga University. ••••••••••• Music By ••••••••••••• Rising SpiritJay Man - OurMusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox Announcer: Adam Smith Sponsored by Beaners Fun Cuts for Kids Salons  

The formative years of children as they learn and grow are important to help them explore their environment and develop their minds as they learn. Early child numeracy and playful discovery are a natural part of being a child and it is important for them to engage and learn through their senses. Patrick Greenwood is the Founder of Kontu & inventor of STEM Blocks - sustainably made magnetic wooden blocks that build developing minds to ensure kids learn through play.  Kontu STEM Blocks engage children, with the help of families and educators, in acquiring STEM knowledge and skills through experimentation and playful investigation. Inspired after the birth of this daughter, Patrick was looking for something to introduce math-related concepts but could not find something in the marketplace so he set out to create one. Patrick believes that every child should have access to excellent quality early education opportunities. The Kontu mission of STEM for all children means we will dedicate a portion of our revenue to supporting organizations that provide quality, equitable, early childhood education.  ••••••••••• Music By ••••••••••••• Rising SpiritJay Man - Our MusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox Announcer: Adam Smith Sponsored by Beaners Fun Cuts for Kids Salons  

There is no rulebook to navigating parenting around the technology age. Our kids are living in this age where technology is a part of life. Our kids are digital natives and parents are the digital immigrants in this new world. How do we manage parenting and communication in this digital world? Technology Evangelist Marc Saltzman shares with us his perspective and that unplugging is not the answer.  For the past 25 years, Marc Saltzman has been a prolific tech and gaming expert with one simple goal: to break down geek speak into street speak. Marc is a freelance journalist for more than 30 publications -- including USA TODAY, Costco Connection, Yahoo, MSN, Metro, AARP, Zoomer, Sun Media, and Toronto Star -- a prolific (16-time) author, radio and television personality, public speaker, and host of “Gear Guide,” which runs on Cineplex movie theatre screens across Canada. Beginning in July of 2019, Marc became the host of a new Bloomberg TV show, Tech Impact, which airs every other Saturday night at 830pm ET/530pm PT, in the United States. Marc lives in Toronto with his wife Kellie and three kids. ••••••••••• Music By ••••••••••••• Rising SpiritJay Man - Our MusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox Announcer: Adam Smith Sponsored by Beaners Fun Cuts for Kids Salons  

Julie Freedman Smith and Gail Bell provide tools to help you prepare kids to navigate the online social space and how to handle themselves online.   Julie has been involved in teaching for the past 24 years. Her experience as an Elementary/Jr. High music teacher, a choral conductor with the Calgary Boys Choir, and a choral clinician has resulted in extensive opportunities to work with children and adults in both individual and group environments.An inspiring speaker, Julie is a natural performer, having directed and performed in choirs throughout the world. Her honesty and down-to-earth nature contribute strongly to the relationships she forms with the families she helps. Julie holds B.Sc. Biology and a B.A. Psychology with Distinction from the University of Calgary. Gail’s career has always involved working with children, both in home and abroad. Her 20+ years in the public and private school systems both as an educator in the classroom, and as an administrator provides her with a broad experience base and unique insight when working with children and parents. Gail easily engages an audience with her enthusiasm for parenting, and her belief that all children want to learn, try their best, and do what is right, contributes to her goal of building positive relationships between parents and children. Gail holds a B.Ed. with Distinction and a M.A. (Honours) in Administration and Curriculum Development from Gonzaga University.   ••••••••••• Music By ••••••••••••• Rising SpiritJay Man - OurMusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox Announcer: Adam Smith Sponsored by Beaners Fun Cuts for Kids Salons  

Technology is causing a lot of stress in the home. While parents may be concerned about their childrens’ use of phones, kids are equally concerned about their parents’ cell phone use. Our guest today, Dr Joanne Orlando has advice to help us create awareness around technology use in the home to help us achieve an overall sense of digital well-being.  Dr Joanne Orlando is leading international expert on family and digital lifestyles. She is best known for her groundbreaking insights into how to enhance children’s online safety, digital activity and wellbeing. Dr Jo’s insights come from her own cutting-edge research with children, evidence from science, social science and health, lessons from popular culture, and her own everyday observations and experiences that explore how we can make our digital lives better. Most recently Joanne launched her own brand TechClever, a digital literacy education program for parents and children.   ••••••••••• Music By ••••••••••••• Rising SpiritJay Man - Our MusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox Announcer: Adam Smith Sponsored by Beaners Fun Cuts for Kids Salons    

Children are not mini-adults and we are not actually parents. We actually substitute frontal lobes for them so we need to use techniques to help CALM them down. CALM is actually an acronym for a technique used in Connected Parenting and our guest Jennifer Kolari will share her insights and expertise with the CALM Method.  One of the nation’s leading parenting experts, Jennifer Kolari is a highly sought-after international speaker and the founder of Connected Parenting. A child and family therapist with a busy practice based in Toronto and San Diego, Kolari is also the author of Connected Parenting: How to Raise A Great Kid (Penguin Group USA and Penguin Canada, 2009) and You’re Ruining My Life! (But Not Really) Surviving the Teenage Years with Connected Parenting (Penguin Canada, 2011)   ••••••••••• Music By ••••••••••••• Rising SpiritJay Man - Our MusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox Announcer: Adam Smith Sponsored by Beaners Fun Cuts for Kids Salons  

Start off with these 3 parenting tips to help you this year. Gail Bell discusses them in this podcast episode. What do you think are the top 3 things you can do?  Link to the video that was referenced in the podcast:  https://youtu.be/apzXGEbZht0 Gail’s career has always involved working with children, both in home and abroad. Her 20+ years in the public and private school systems both as an educator in the classroom, and as an administrator provides her with a broad experience base and unique insight when working with children and parents. Gail easily engages an audience with her enthusiasm for parenting, and her belief that all children want to learn, try their best, and do what is right, contributes to her goal of building positive relationships between parents and children. Gail holds a B.Ed. with Distinction and a M.A. (Honours) in Administration and Curriculum Development from Gonzaga University.   ••••••••••• Music By ••••••••••••• Rising SpiritJay Man - OurMusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox Announcer: Adam Smith Sponsored by Beaners Fun Cuts for Kids Salons  

Barbara Coloroso delves deep into issues with bullying as overuse of the term contributes to educators and parents failing to discern the difference between conflict and what constitutes bullying. Conflict is natural, normal and necessary however bullying moves to a conscious, willful intent to harm and inflict pain upon another person. Know the difference between teasing and taunting and learn to recognize the actions of bullies from regular, normal conflict situations, among many other valuable lessons in our interview with Barbara. Barbara Coloroso is an internationally recognized speaker and author in the areas of parenting, teaching, school discipline, non-violent conflict resolution and reconciliatory justice. She is an educational consultant for school districts, the medical and business community, the criminal justice system and other educational associations around the world.  She has appeared on Oprah, CBS, NBC, ABC, CNN and NPR and has been featured in the New York Times, Time, U.S. News & World Report, Newsweek, and other national and international publications.  Her uniquely effective parenting and teaching strategies were developed through her years of training in sociology, special education, and philosophy, as well as field-tested through her experiences as a classroom teacher, laboratory school instructor, university instructor, seminar leader, volunteer in Rwanda, and mother of three grown children.  ••••••••••• Music By ••••••••••••• Rising SpiritJay Man - Our MusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox Announcer: Adam Smith Sponsored by Beaners Fun Cuts for Kids Salons  

This is a great season to remind ourselves to make meaning in our actions and words for both parents and children as Julie Freedman Smith and Gail Bell discuss the attitude of gratitude. Flipping our language from “I get to” instead of “I have to” can change our perspective to one full of gratitude, in which our thoughts and actions have more meaning.  Julie has been involved in teaching for the past 24 years. Her experience as an Elementary/Jr. High music teacher, a choral conductor with the Calgary Boys Choir, and a choral clinician has resulted in extensive opportunities to work with children and adults in both individual and group environments. An inspiring speaker, Julie is a natural performer, having directed and performed in choirs throughout the world. Her honesty and down-to-earth nature contribute strongly to the relationships she forms with the families she helps. Julie holds B.Sc. Biology and a B.A. Psychology with Distinction from the University of Calgary. Gail’s career has always involved working with children, both in home and abroad. Her 20+ years in the public and private school systems both as an educator in the classroom, and as an administrator provides her with a broad experience base and unique insight when working with children and parents. Gail easily engages an audience with her enthusiasm for parenting, and her belief that all children want to learn, try their best, and do what is right, contributes to her goal of building positive relationships between parents and children. Gail holds a B.Ed. with Distinction and a M.A. (Honours) in Administration and Curriculum Development from Gonzaga University.   ••••••••••• Music By ••••••••••••• Rising SpiritJay Man - OurMusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox Announcer: Adam Smith Sponsored by Beaners Fun Cuts for Kids Salons  

The early years of language development are critical for both brain and language development and can really shape a child’s future. Our guest, Lyda Bennett is a Speech Language Pathologist who will outline the importance of serve and return interactions and communications for young children to develop the necessary skills as they grow.  With over 20 years experience working as a pediatric Speech Language Pathologist, Lyda loves helping children become better communicators. There is nothing like seeing children gain confidence in their ability to interact and communicate with their families and peers. Lyda has worked with children with a variety of communication difficulties, including articulation, speech sound disorders, social communication, language and developmental delays. She completed a Bachelor of Science in Linguistics at the University of Victoria, and a Masters of Speech Language Pathology from the University of Alberta in 1999. ••••••••••• Music By ••••••••••••• Rising SpiritJay Man - Our MusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox Announcer: Adam Smith Sponsored by Beaners Fun Cuts for Kids Salons  

Developing trust and building relationships with our kids happen over the long term and it’s important to build the foundation before they become teens. This week, Julie Freedman Smith discusses tools to help you build trust in your family. Julie has been involved in teaching for the past 24 years. Her experience as an Elementary/Jr. High music teacher, a choral conductor with the Calgary Boys Choir, and a choral clinician has resulted in extensive opportunities to work with children and adults in both individual and group environments. An inspiring speaker, Julie is a natural performer, having directed and performed in choirs throughout the world. Her honesty and down-to-earth nature contribute strongly to the relationships she forms with the families she helps. Julie holds B.Sc. Biology and a B.A. Psychology with Distinction from the University of Calgary. ••••••••••• Music By ••••••••••••• Rising SpiritJay Man - OurMusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox Announcer: Adam Smith Sponsored by Beaners Fun Cuts for Kids Salons  

We continue the discussions around mealtimes and we are happy to bring you our guest, Katie Kimball as the expert to help you with tips to connect with your kids through cooking!  Katie Kimball is the voice of healthy kids cooking working to restore the health of our young generation, one kitchen at a time. She’s a cookbook author, Stress Mastery Educator, and regular TV contributor who has shared her journey to real food and natural living for 10 years at Kitchen Stewardship, a blog that helps families stay healthy without going crazy. Along with her 4 children, she created the Kids Cook Real Food eCourse to help other parents teach their kids to cook, build family connection in the kitchen and supercharge kids’ confidence and creativity.    ••••••••••• Music By ••••••••••••• Rising SpiritJay Man - Our MusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox Announcer: Adam Smith Sponsored by Beaners Fun Cuts for Kids Salons  

This week we share the best tip we have about stopping mealtime hassles. Any guesses what that might be? Gail Bell shares in this podcast episode.  Gail’s career has always involved working with children, both in home and abroad. Her 20+ years in the public and private school systems both as an educator in the classroom, and as an administrator provides her with a broad experience base and unique insight when working with children and parents. Gail easily engages an audience with her enthusiasm for parenting, and her belief that all children want to learn, try their best, and do what is right, contributes to her goal of building positive relationships between parents and children. Gail holds a B.Ed. with Distinction and a M.A. (Honours) in Administration and Curriculum Development from Gonzaga University.   ••••••••••• Music By ••••••••••••• Rising SpiritJay Man - OurMusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox Announcer: Adam Smith Sponsored by Beaners Fun Cuts for Kids Salons  

“Parents need to see sports as the vehicle to equip our kids with life skills.” How do we find the balance to be a good parent, and helping our kids succeed in sports? Our podcast with Gordon MacLelland will help provide tips on how to be a good sport parent, with our children in sports activities to help them learn life skills and gain experiences, rather than winning in the sport itself.  Gordon MacLelland, a former teacher and a coach to all age levels from 7 years to adults, set up Working with Parenting in Sport, to support organizations, parents and coaches in working together to provide children with the best possible sporting experiences. He is the author of two books, “Great Sports Parenting - pocket guide for parents of children in sport” and “Engage - a coach’s guide to building positive relationships with parents”.    ••••••••••• Music By ••••••••••••• Rising SpiritJay Man - Our MusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox Announcer: Adam Smith Sponsored by Beaners Fun Cuts for Kids Salons  

With new technology resources available, many parents with children in junior high and high school have the ability to track their child’s school grades and progress. This can be either a positive or negative experience and Gail Bell will help provide some tools to help navigate new conversations around these options.  Gail’s career has always involved working with children, both in home and abroad. Her 20+ years in the public and private school systems both as an educator in the classroom, and as an administrator provides her with a broad experience base and unique insight when working with children and parents. Gail easily engages an audience with her enthusiasm for parenting, and her belief that all children want to learn, try their best, and do what is right, contributes to her goal of building positive relationships between parents and children. Gail holds a B.Ed. with Distinction and a M.A. (Honours) in Administration and Curriculum Development from Gonzaga University.   ••••••••••• Music By ••••••••••••• Rising SpiritJay Man - OurMusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox Announcer: Adam Smith Sponsored by Beaners Fun Cuts for Kids Salons  

Start early to build the foundation to help prevent kids from abusing drugs. Kriya Lendzion outlines how parenting styles and relationships provide insights into risk factors for kids to lean towards destructive behaviours. Ongoing two-way communication and administering advice with love will help build that foundation early in life.  Kriya is a certified substance abuse professional consultant, clinical addictions specialist and a counsellor. Much of her life has been spent working with teens in schools.    ••••••••••• Music By ••••••••••••• Rising SpiritJay Man - Our MusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox Announcer: Adam Smith Sponsored by Beaners Fun Cuts for Kids Salons  

Going for a walk with your child is a great opportunity to talk to them about everything around them and everything you are doing together with them. Julie Freedman Smith talks to us about filling our babies ears and brains with language and conversation to help them learn and develop communication skills through a simple walk.  Julie has been involved in teaching for the past 24 years. Her experience as an Elementary/Jr. High music teacher, a choral conductor with the Calgary Boys Choir, and a choral clinician has resulted in extensive opportunities to work with children and adults in both individual and group environments.An inspiring speaker, Julie is a natural performer, having directed and performed in choirs throughout the world. Her honesty and down-to-earth nature contribute strongly to the relationships she forms with the families she helps. Julie holds B.Sc. Biology and a B.A. Psychology with Distinction from the University of Calgary.   ••••••••••• Music By ••••••••••••• Rising SpiritJay Man - OurMusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox Announcer: Adam Smith Sponsored by Beaners Fun Cuts for Kids Salons  

Mistakes are a part of the process and it’s important to help kids develop a growth mindset over a fixed mindset to become resilient, to persevere and overcome obstacles. Our guest, Renee Jain is an award-winning tech entrepreneur turned speaker and certified life coach. She also holds a masters in applied positive psychology from the University of Pennsylvania. Renee specializes in cultivating skills of resilience in both adults and children. Her passion is taking research-based concepts and transforming them into fun and digestible learning modules. For children, she has created one-of-a-kind anxiety relief programs at GoZen! delivered via engaging animated shorts.   ••••••••••• Music By ••••••••••••• Rising SpiritJay Man - Our MusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox Announcer: Adam Smith Sponsored by Beaners Fun Cuts for Kids Salons  

We mean well with our intentions and think we are helping our kids but are we causing more harm than good? Gail Bell discusses the harm we can cause by telling our kids they're smart. Learn the difference between praise and encouragement to help your kids recognize the effort and expectations of a process rather than the result.  Gail’s career has always involved working with children, both in home and abroad. Her 20+ years in the public and private school systems both as an educator in the classroom, and as an administrator provides her with a broad experience base and unique insight when working with children and parents. Gail easily engages an audience with her enthusiasm for parenting, and her belief that all children want to learn, try their best, and do what is right, contributes to her goal of building positive relationships between parents and children. Gail holds a B.Ed. with Distinction and a M.A. (Honours) in Administration and Curriculum Development from Gonzaga University.   ••••••••••• Music By ••••••••••••• Rising SpiritJay Man - OurMusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox Announcer: Adam Smith Sponsored by Beaners Fun Cuts for Kids Salons  

Teaching kids about finances is an important life skill which can be easily incorporated in your daily lives. Having them understand the core concepts of finances will help them stay on the right track as they grow up.  Liz Frazier is a financial expert, being a Certified Financial Planner (CFP), and regular financial contributor on Forbes.com, focusing on everyday personal finance that anyone can understand and use. She’s also the author of Beyond Piggy Banks and Lemonade Stands: How To Teach Young Kids About Finance. (More information available here: https://lizfrazier.com/book/)  She holds an MBA from Wake Forest University and is a member of the Financial Planning Association (FPA) and the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors (NAPFA). Liz provides relatable, simple and entertaining advice for all of life’s stages and changes. She brings energy, fun and passion to each event. Her goal is to inspire others and give them the confidence and tools to live their best life.   ••••••••••• Music By ••••••••••••• Rising SpiritJay Man - Our MusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox Announcer: Adam Smith Sponsored by Beaners Fun Cuts for Kids Salons  

Help your child develop reading skills through the magic of books. Gail Bell encourages listeners to read physical books together and take advantage of valuable resources through libraries to easily access books and help foster a skill that lasts a lifetime.  Gail’s career has always involved working with children, both in-home and abroad. Her 20+ years in the public and private school systems both as an educator in the classroom, and as an administrator provides her with a broad experience base and unique insight when working with children and parents. Gail easily engages an audience with her enthusiasm for parenting, and her belief that all children want to learn, try their best, and do what is right, contributes to her goal of building positive relationships between parents and children. Gail holds a B.Ed. with Distinction and a M.A. (Honours) in Administration and Curriculum Development from Gonzaga University.   ••••••••••• Music By ••••••••••••• Rising SpiritJay Man - OurMusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox Announcer: Adam Smith Sponsored by Beaners Fun Cuts for Kids Salons  

Kids need to play in order to learn and grow. And parents can connect with your child through play so they can build real-life skills through the process.  Susanne Williams, mom of three, is an occupational therapist with a B Sc. in OT from Queen’s University.  Susanne loves Occupational Therapy because she is able to look at the “whole child”. She also describes herself as a "brain nerd," having previously worked for many years in adult neurology. Currently, she sees children of all ages through her private occupational therapy practice - Touchstone OT, and she provides early intervention OT services for preschool-aged children.  ••••••••••• Music By ••••••••••••• Rising SpiritJay Man - OurMusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox Announcer: Adam Smith Sponsored by Beaners Fun Cuts for Kids Salons  

Have you talked to your kids about vaping? If you don’t know where to begin, then you will want to listen to this week’s episode. Julie Freedman Smith will outline some resources to help you get started, with some tools to help you figure out how to talk to them about it.  Julie has been involved in teaching for the past 24 years. Her experience as an Elementary/Jr. High music teacher, a choral conductor with the Calgary Boys Choir, and a choral clinician has resulted in extensive opportunities to work with children and adults in both individual and group environments.An inspiring speaker, Julie is a natural performer, having directed and performed in choirs throughout the world. Her honesty and down-to-earth nature contribute strongly to the relationships she forms with the families she helps. Julie holds B.Sc. Biology and a B.A. Psychology with Distinction from the University of Calgary.   ••••••••••• Music By ••••••••••••• Rising SpiritJay Man - OurMusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox Announcer: Adam Smith Sponsored by Beaners Fun Cuts for Kids Salons  

Family meetings are one of the pillars in Laura Gassner Otting’s household and she shares her advice on why it’s important to her family to help you make it a priority in yours. Blog post: https://lauragassnerotting.com/2018/06/13/the-one-meeting-you-need-to-add-to-your-calendar/ Laura Gassner Otting helps people get "unstuck" ― and achieve extraordinary results. As the founder of Limitless Possibility, Laura collaborates with entrepreneurs and investors to push past the doubt and indecision that consign great ideas to limbo. She is also the author of, Limitless: How to Ignore Everybody, Carve Your Own Path, and Live Your Best Life".   ••••••••••• Music By ••••••••••••• Rising SpiritJay Man - OurMusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox Announcer: Adam Smith Sponsored by Beaners Fun Cuts for Kids Salons    

It's all connected. When one part of the body is off, the flow is disconnected affecting the mental, physical and psychological part of the body. When we can teach kids how to take care of themselves, it makes parents accountable for how we look after ourselves.  Shawna is a Registered Massage Therapist and Certified Master Bowen Therapist. She is a member of The Bowenwork Canada Registry and Natural Health Practitioners of Canada. Her qualifications include Advanced Specialized Procedures, Mother-Baby Bowen, and Mind-Body. Shawna is honoured to be haumana (student) of Kumu (teacher) Lomilomi, Elder Francine Dudoit Tagupa, Director Traditional Hawaiian Healing, Waikiki Health Center. Lomilomi is an ancient Hawaiian healing practice integrating spiritual health, bodywork and energy flow.  ••••••••••• Music By ••••••••••••• Rising Spirit Jay Man - OurMusicBox  http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox   Announcer: Adam Smith Sponsored by Beaners Fun Cuts for Kids Salons

Creating a vision for your family helps set the foundation for all your choices and steer you towards the path you want aligning your values with your family choices.  Erin Skye Kelly is a Award-winning and Best-selling Author and Advocate for Human Achievement. She learned a process for achievement at an early age, and it is still the process she uses today. Using very specific tactical psychological tools, she has created a system for goal-setting that has helped hundreds of thousands of people get the most out of life, while building their confidence along the way.   ••••••••••• Music By ••••••••••••• Rising SpiritJay Man - OurMusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox Announcer: Adam Smith   Sponsored by Beaners Fun Cuts for Kids Salons 

It is so important for women to take care of themselves and Tami is passionate about helping women achieve work/life integration so they can find career success and personal satisfaction. Tami M. Forman is the Executive Director of Path Forward, a nonprofit organization that creates mid-career internship programs to ease the transition back to work for women (and men) after taking a break for raising children or other caregiving responsibilities. Path Forward trains HR teams and hiring managers on how to support these programs successfully and provides support to participants to make the experience successful. Tami is building this organization from the ground up, working with donors, partners and participants to fulfill the organization’s mission.    ••••••••••• Music By ••••••••••••• Rising SpiritJay Man - OurMusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox Announcer: Adam Smith Sponsored by Beaners Fun Cuts for Kids Salons 

Get the kids involved with you in planning and preparing your meals for a valuable time investment in your family.  Juiie Van Rosendaal is a Food columnist on the Eyeopener on CBC Calgary, contributing food editor for the Globe + Mail, writer for several publications, cookbook author, instructor, and overall lover of food. She has always been interested in the culture of food, what people make at home and for each other, how it connects people to each other and their histories. But most importantly, she loves to cook for people.  ••••••••••• Music By ••••••••••••• Rising SpiritJay Man - OurMusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox Announcer: Adam Smith Sponsored by Beaners Fun Cuts for Kids Salons 

Is it hard for you as a parent to say "no"? Julie provides some tips to help you say "no", because not saying "no", can encourage your kids to push back because they learn that no, doesn't really mean "no".  Julie has been involved in teaching for the past 24 years. Her experience as an Elementary/Jr. High music teacher, a choral conductor with the Calgary Boys Choir, and a choral clinician has resulted in extensive opportunities to work with children and adults in both individual and group environments. An inspiring speaker, Julie is a natural performer, having directed and performed in choirs throughout the world. Her honesty and down-to-earth nature contribute strongly to the relationships she forms with the families she helps. Julie holds B.Sc. Biology and a B.A. Psychology with Distinction from the University of Calgary ••••••••••• Music By ••••••••••••• Rising Spirit Jay Man - OurMusicBox  http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox   Announcer: Adam Smith Sponsored by: Beaners Fun Cuts for Kids Salons 

Differences between being privileged and entitled, our guest Talya shares tips to help teach the attitude of gratitude to your kids.  Talya Stone is the creator of Motherhood: The Real Deal, A UK parenting & lifestyle blog revealing the truth about parenthood.  https://motherhoodtherealdeal.com/parenthood/teaching-children-gratitude/ •••••••••• Music By •••••••••••••Rising SpiritJay Man - OurMusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox Announcer: Adam Smith Sponsored by Beaners Fun Cuts Salon for Kids