Smarty Podcast

Smarty Jen Plym sits down with Dr. Lee Wiley with CEENTA to discuss refractive surgery options (like LASIK) and some common myths to debunk. Dr. Wiley specializes in cataract, cornea and cornea transplants, external disease and refractive eye surgery including LASIK. For more details: LASIK/PRK: https://www.ceenta.com/conditions-and-treatments/lasik Implantable Implantable Contact Lens: https://www.ceenta.com/conditions-and-treatments/implantable-contact-lenses Contact Lens tips: https://www.ceenta.com/news-blog/stop-these-habits-when-taking-care-of-your-contacts Scheduling appointments online: https://www.ceenta.com/schedule-an-appointment Find Charlotte Smarty Pants here: http://charlottesmartypants.com

Today the Smarty team sits down with Justine McEvoy and Katie Kendrick, both expert therapists at Child & Family Development. The focus of this podcast is transitioning to solid foods - tips and strategies. More Info: Child and Family Development: www.childandfamilydevelopment.com Charlotte Smarty Pants www.charlottesmartypants.com

Today the Smarty team sits down with Erin Krueger, a physical therapist with Child & Family Development. The focus of this podcast is tracking early child development and addressing delays early. More Info: Child and Family Development: www.childandfamilydevelopment.com Charlotte Smarty Pants www.charlottesmartypants.com

Smarty Jen Plym sits down with Dr. Jewel Greywoode at CEENTA's uptown office to discuss the benefits of laser skin resurfacing and anti-aging practices for all ages. Dr. Greywoode is an otolaryngologist who specializes in cosmetic and functional facial plastic surgery as well as services including rhinoplasty, laser skin resurfacing, BOTOX and cosmetic fillers. More info: Laser Skin Treatment at CEENTA: https://www.ceenta.com/conditions-and-treatments/laser-and-light-services Charlotte Smarty Pants: http://charlottesmartypants.com

Smarty Jen Plym sits down with mental health experts with Child and Family Development, Lynn Wilkerson, LCMHA and Lindsey Gage, LCMHA, and breaks down today's most popular teen apps like Tik Tok, Instagram, SnapChat, YouTube and more. How is this really impacting our Gen Z kids' mental health? Time will tell. Join the conversation. More Info: Charlotte Smarty Pants www.charlottesmartypants.com Child and Family Development www.childandfamilydevelopment.com

The Smarty team hosted the Child & Family Development team to chat about prepping parents for high school junior and senior years. They discuss essay writing, test prep, getting help with accommodations, college application tips and more. More Info: Child and Family Development: www.childandfamilydevelopment.com Charlotte Smarty Pants www.charlottesmartypants.com College Board https://www.collegeboard.org Quick links from the podcast: https://www.understood.org/en/articles/7-things-to-know-about-college-disability-services https://thinkcollege.net https://www.cpcc.edu/programs/independence-and-literacy-education-adults-disabilities-i-lead https://www.topcollegeconsultants.com/autism-in-college/

Today the Smarty team sits down with two experienced therapists with Child & Family Development: Melinda Schatz, a Speech-Language Pathologist and Gail Fennimore, a Physical Therapist. They are talking about tthe interplay between speech and physical therapies. More Info: Child and Family Development: www.childandfamilydevelopment.com Charlotte Smarty Pants www.charlottesmartypants.com

Joining us today from our Smarty Health Corner experts at Charlotte Eye Ear Nose & Throat Associates (aka CEENTA) is Dr. Catherine Cuite, an oculoplastics surgeon from the SouthPark office and Dr. Christopher Tebbit, an otolaryngologist from the Belmont office. Today we're talking about sinuses. When people hear sinuses, it's almost always associated with things like infections, headaches, and stuffy noses. Let's dive in! More Info: CEENTA: https://www.ceenta.com/news-blog/what-should-you-do-if-you-have-a-sinus-infection-

Today CSP's Jen Plym is back in the studio chatting with Smarty resident education expert, Mary Yorke Oates, Admissions Director at Charlotte Latin School. In this podcast, the two are talking about the year 2020 and education - distance learning, what worked, what didn't and what we learned. More info: Charlotte Smarty Pants Daily Mom Scoop: www.charlottesmartypants.com Charlotte Latin School: www.charlottelatin.org Charlotte Star Room: www.charlottestarroom.com

Today CSP's Jen Plym is back in the studio chatting with Smarty resident education expert, Mary Yorke Oates, Admissions Director at Charlotte Latin School. In this podcast, the two are talking about early childhood and the 5 senses with distance learning and what it will look like this fall. More info: Charlotte Smarty Pants Daily Mom Scoop: www.charlottesmartypants.com Charlotte Latin School: www.charlottelatin.org Charlotte Star Room: www.charlottestarroom.com

Today the Smarty team sits down with Dr. Lee Wiley with Charlotte Eye Ear Nose & Throat Associates (CEENTA) and they are talking about Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE), an option for people who don’t want glasses but need a LASIK alternative. More Info: CEENTA - https://www.ceenta.com/conditions-and-treatments/refractive-lens-exchange

Today the Smarty team sits down with Dr. Devon Redmond and Lindsey Anuzis, MA, LCMHCA, NCC, RBT with Child & Family Development and they are talking about technology, social media and how it's really affecting our children, the guinea pig generation of social media parenting. More Info: Child and Family Development: https://www.childandfamilydevelopment.com Cyberbullying.org Screenagers.com Parental Control Apps: https://ourpact.com/ https://www.life360.com/ https://www.bark.us/ Discouraging Mean Behavior & Raising Compassionate Children: http://charlottesmartypants.com/2020/11/from-the-smarty-health-corner-child-and-family-development-discouraging-mean-behavior-how-to-raise-compassionate-children/

Today the Smarty team sits down with Mo Froneberger, an educational specialist at Child & Family Development and they are discussing everything you need to know about dyslexia. More info: Child & Family Development: https://www.childandfamilydevelopment.com/ Dyslexia Basics: https://dyslexiaida.org/dyslexia-basics-2/ What is dyslexia? https://www.understood.org/en/learning-thinking-differences/child-learning-disabilities/dyslexia/what-is-dyslexia

Today Smarty Jen Plym sits down with Dr. Zachary Cappello with Charlotte Eye Ear Nose & Throat Associates (CEENTA) and discusses sinusitis - causes, symptoms, treatment options. More Info: Charlotte Smarty Pants: www.charlottesmartypants.com Charlotte Star Room: www.charlottestarroom.com CEENTA: www.ceenta.com

Today Smarties Jen Plym & Shannon Blair are back talking to educator Mary Yorke Oates, Admissions Director at Charlotte Latin School, about how parents can support their students with remote and hybrid learning. More Info: Charlotte Latin School: www.charlottelatin.org Charlotte Star Room: www.charlottestarroom.com/

Today Smarties Jen Plym & Shannon Blair are back talking to educator Mary Yorke Oates, Admissions Director at Charlotte Latin School, about how schools in the Greater Charlotte Area can open safely. More Info: Charlotte Latin School: www.charlottelatin.org Charlotte Star Room: www.charlottestarroom.com/

Early Signs of Autism Spectrum Disorder by Charlotte Smarty Pants

Three Charlotte moms, Jen Plym, Founder of Charlotte Smarty Pants and four kids in middle and high school; Susan O'Neill, Owner of SouthPark Bootcamp and mom of four kids including triplet high schoolers and a middle schooler; and Shannon Blair owner of PinkPenWriting.com and mom of two elementary school kids - all talk about remote learning month 1.

In this Smarty episode, we talk to Dr. Elizabeth Moran of Premier Gynecology and Wellness Charlotte. This is the second of two podcasts we recorded with Dr. Moran. This one focuses on women's health. The first one focused on teens. Dr. Moran is super relatable and awesome - you'll love both of these podcasts! Premier Gynecology and Wellness: http://premiergynclt.com/

In this Smarty episode, we talk to Dr. Elizabeth Moran of Premier Gynecology and Wellness Charlotte. This is the first of two podcasts we recorded with Dr. Moran. This one focuses on teen and young women's health. Hope you enjoy! Premier Gynecology and Wellness Charlotte - http://premiergynclt.com/

Smarties Jen P. and Cheryl talk about college and how we get our kids on a successful path. Joining us is Dr. Charlotte Klaar of Klaar College Consulting. Dr. Klaar is a Certified Educational Planner with 20+ years of experience. She is one of the nation’s top college consultants and has led hundreds of students to college success.

We have a special guest here today, Joe Pagani, founder of the GoJenGo Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing critical financial assistance to local individuals and families who are battling breast cancer. Joe is Smarty Dad to two boys ages 13 and 11. In February 2014, after a 7-year battle, Joe lost his amazing wife, Jen Pagani to inflammatory breast cancer. Jen Pagani was a powerhouse and a local celebrity as she faced the fight of her life. Prior to cancer she was kicking everyone’s booty at the Harris Y as a personal trainer and was a two-time Ironman finisher. She was a rockstar and a true warrior and we were proud to call her “friend." Joe is a warrior in his own right. It was an honor to talk to him and hear about what life is like now as he carries on Jen's legacy. GoJenGo: https://gojengo.org/ RunJenRun 5k: https://raceroster.com/events/2020/24811/run-jen-run-5k

Smarties Cheryl and Jen P. discuss our current favorite books and shows with our friend, Jolie Short. All of our recs can be found in the post on our website: http://charlottesmartypants.com/2020/01/smarty-podcast-our-favorite-shows-and-books-right-now/

Today we're talking to two guests from The Fletcher School. We've got Susie Culp, who has served The Fletcher School as the Admissions Director for 24 years, and Elizabeth Ashe, who has served as Admissions Assistant for 8 years. We do a deep dive into the history of The Fletcher School and what makes it different - and one of the best in town. The Fletcher School: http://www.thefletcherschool.org Charlotte Star Room: http://www.charlottestarroom.com/

Today Smarties Jen P. and Cheryl are back talking to educator Mary Yorke Oates, Admissions Director at Charlotte Latin School, about the book "The Gift of Failure" by Jessica Lahey. This is the fourth in a series we’re doing with Mary Yorke on this awesome book. If you haven’t read it, we HIGHLY recommended it for parents with kids of all ages and stages. Today we’re talking to all parents, but especially the preschool parents. We’re talking the Gift of Getting Lost – how play in preschool has disappeared and why we desperately need it back. More Info: "The Gift of Failure" by Jessica Lahey: https://amzn.to/2sI3yPG Charlotte Latin School: http://www.charlottelatin.org Charlotte Star Room: http://www.charlottestarroom.com/

Today Smarties Jen P. and Cheryl are back talking to educator Mary Yorke Oates, Admissions Director at Charlotte Latin School, about the book "The Gift of Failure" by Jessica Lahey. This is the third in a series we’re doing with Mary Yorke on this awesome book. If you haven’t read it, we HIGHLY recommended it for parents with kids of all ages and stages. Today we’re talking college admission and the Gift of Second Choice. What do we mean by that? The Gift of Second choice is finding the positives in getting into your “second choice” school. College admissions are a beast – we all know that – but how do we work to change our kids’ – and our – points of view on the matter? How do we change a flawed system? We think we do it in baby steps, and this podcast is just one tiny baby step. More info: "How to Fix College Admissions" by Melissa Korn: https://www.wsj.com/articles/how-to-fix-college-admissions-11575042980 "The Gift of Failure" by Jessica Lahey: https://amzn.to/2sI3yPG Charlotte Latin School: http://www.charlottelatin.org Charlotte Star Room: http://www.charlottestarroom.com/

Today Smarties Jen P. and Cheryl are talking to Katrina Sellers, founder of Jules & Vetiver fragrances. Katrina, a self-professed perfume nerd, founded Jules & Vetiver in 2018 because she loved perfume but hated the perfume experience. So, she decided to start making the kinds of fragrances she wished existed: high quality and made-by-hand, without the pretentiousness and secrecy that dominates mass-market perfumes. Her mission is simple: shake up the traditional perfume world by revealing the art and science behind the scent, making fragrance approachable, interesting, and personal. Where to buy: https://julesandvetiver.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julesandvetiver/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/julesandvetiver Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Jules-Vetiver-223928908471184/

Today Smarties Jen P. and Cheryl are talking toRunCLTRun founder Lisa Landrum. Lisa is the mom of three - two girls and a boy - and a HUGE fitness connector in the QC. From local race calendars, running group meet-ups, and training and recovery advice, RunCLTRun keeps Charlotte runners up-to-date and on the streets. If getting back into running or starting a running routine seems a little daunting, RunCLTRun will be your best friend. We loved chatting with Lisa about why she started RunCLTRun, what motivates her, and why running can be for everyBODY. Enjoy getting to know Lisa and RunCLTRun! https://www.runcltrun.com/

Smarties Jen P. and Cheryl are talking to Xan Hood, founder of the Buffalo Jackson Trading Co. empire. Buffalo Jackson started as an online clothing brand out of Colorado in 2009 and moved to Downtown Matthews in 2013. As soon as you walk into the store, you will inhale the most amazing scent of cured leathers from all of their dry goods. From flannels to bowties to luggage to shoes, Buffalo Jackson has everything you need for your Southern man. But don’t be surprised if he’s inspired to hike the Appalachian Trail after spending some time there. Buffalo Jackson is a rugged outdoor lifestyle brand sprinkled with Southern Charm. Xan is dad of three beautiful girls ages 5 to 9 and a 3-year-old son. We LOVED chatting with him and hope you enjoy listening. Stop by Buffalo Jackson ASAP!

Smarties Jen P. and Cheryl are back talking to educator Mary Yorke Oates, Admissions Director at Charlotte Latin School, about the book "The Gifts of Failure" by Jessica Lahey. This is the second in a series we’re doing with Mary Yorke on this awesome book. If you haven’t read it, we HIGHLY recommended it for parents with kids of all ages and stages. We're talking about the "Gift of No" today. When we think gifts, we think flowers, chocolates, things that are things that make us feel happy, but today we are talking about how telling your kids no can be the greatest gift you give them. Have fun listening as we dive into it with Mary Yorke - our resident education expert.

Today Smarties Jen P. and Cheryl are talking to educator Mary Yorke Oates, Admissions Director at Charlotte Latin School, about the book

Smarties Jen P. and Cheryl are talking to Angel Rutledge, founder of one our absolute faves, SignUpGenius. Did you know that SignUpGenius was started right here in South Charlotte in 2008? The idea came to Angel and her hubby, Dan, when they had a gaggle of young kids and could not handle one more “reply all” text thread. Can you blame them? Life got exponentially busier and they could not keep up with the coordination. They set out to change the way organization and sign-ups were handled and as a result gave schools, businesses, and everyday parents the power to coordinate like champions, and we are forever grateful. Today up to 18 million people per month are organizing with SignUpGenius. We could not be more proud of Angel, Dan and the INCREDIBLE SignUpGenius team for doing all of this out of little ‘ole Charlotte, NC! As you can expect, Angel is amazing. We can't wait for you to meet her.

Smarties Cheryl and Jen P. sit down with Dowd Simpson, one of three founders of The Oaks, one of the newest private schools here in Charlotte. Dowd talks to us about The Oaks and a little bit more about herself and her family. She is the mother of five children – one boy and four girls – and also happens to be married to pro golfer Webb Simpson. We LOVED getting to know Dowd and her sweet family.

We're continuing our Smarty Momcast series with Emily Ratliff, Executive Director of Claire's Army. We can't wait for you to hear about all of the incredible things Claire's Army is doing for the community. Enjoy getting to know Emily.

Smarties Jen P. nd Cheryl discuss the ins and outs of raising Gen Z with Dr. Amanda Lanier, a pediatrician at Charlotte Pediatric Clinic. References: Raising Kids to Thrive: Balancing Love With Expectations and Protection With Trust: https://www.amazon.com/Raising-Kids-Thrive-Expectations-Protection/dp/1581108672

Smarties Jen P. and Cheryl are talking to Amanda Lanier, a pediatrician at Atrium Health Levine Children's Charlotte Pediatric Clinic. Dr. Lanier de-mystifies the technicalities of vaping and helps us understand the effects this trend has on young brains. It's a must-listen for all Smarties of middle and high school kids!

Smarties Cheryl P. and Jen P. chat with Caris Malone, owner of Pure Barre Ballantyne on what makes Pure Barre such an awesome workout. Caris is a mom of a two girls and is doing so many awesome things for women in Charlotte. Enjoy getting to know her!

Today Smarties Jen P. and Cheryl are talking to Dr. Grant Coleman, an orthodontist and Hull & Coleman Orthodontics. Dr. Coleman answers our pressing orthodontic questions, including what to ask at a consultation, if Invisalign is right for you or your child, and everything you need to know about retainers. Enjoy the listen.

Smarties Jen P. and Cheryl talk to Mary Yorke Oates, Director of Admissions (and an assistant field hockey coach), Charlotte Latin School about the benefits and pitfalls of year-round sports.

Smarties Cheryl and Jen P. talk to Dr. Josh Martin, a pediatrician at Atrium Health Levine Children's Charlotte Pediatric Clinic. We're discussing things that commonly pop up with preschoolers - picky eating, tantrums, biting, and more. Enjoy the listen!

Smarties Jen P. and Cheryl talk to Mary Yorke Oates, Director of Admissions at Charlotte Latin School, about de-mystifying educational buzzwords like "stamina" and growth mindset." We broke it all down for you here, Smarties. Enjoy the listen

Smarties Jen P. and Cheryl talk to George Ramsay, co-founder of Bold Music, a premier music lesson provider specializing in in-home music lessons in the Charlotte area. He has great insight into how to spark the love of music in your kids.

Smarties Cheryl and Jen P. talk to Charlotte Star Room's Alexis Bruce and Levin Chaskey about how Charlotte Star Room was born and how you can foster your child's voice and musical talents.

Today we're talking to Dr. Josh Martin, a pediatrician at Atrium Health Levine Children's Charlotte Pediatric Clinic. We dive into a super podcast-worthy topic: boys and puberty. Dr. Martin gives us great tips on how navigate the early teenage years with the boys in your life - from growing at different rates to foot odor to weight lifting - we cover it all. It's a Smarty must-listen!

Today we talk to Hallie Rojeski, Head of School at The John Crosland School, a school in Charlotte for children with learning differences. She gives us some more insight into the school and who it serves.

Today we're talking to Lara Fleming. Lara is a Smarty Mama of two children ages 13 and 10. We’re talking about her oldest, Noah’s, life struggle with a very misunderstood disease called PANDAS/PANS. This is one must-listen, Smarties.

Today we're talking to Heidi Tringali, an Occupational Therapist who specializes in pediatric Occupational Therapy services. Heidi holds Bachelor of Arts degrees in Special Education and Psychology from Hastings College and a Masters of Science degree in Occupational Therapy from Tufts University. She has practiced as an Occupational Therapist for over 25 years and she specializes in clinical education, program development, and pediatric therapy services. Heidi is also co-founder of a new school here in Charlotte, The Oaks. Enjoy getting to know Heidi and The Oaks!

Today Smarty Cheryl is solo with a follow-up podcast to our "Anxiety in Kids and Parents" podcast. Our two special guests, educator Mary Yorke Oates, Admissions Director at Charlotte Latin School, and Dr. David Oats, a psychologist at University Psychological Associates, PA. Dr. Oates specializes in depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and interpersonal relationship problems, offer tips on how to manage anxiety in the classroom Make sure to tune in to the podcast that was posted right before this for more great information from Mary Yorke and David on anxiety.

Today Smarty Jen P. is solo today with TWO guests: educator Mary Yorke Oates, Admissions Director at Charlotte Latin School and Dr. David Oats, a psychologist at University Psychological Associates, PA. Dr. Oates specializes in depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and interpersonal relationship problems. And, it's not a coincidence - these two are married and together in the studio! They're talking anxiety in kids and adults. This is a HUGE topic - so big that we had to break it up into two podcasts. So listen in to this week's podcast now and tune back in next week when Smarty Cheryl dives a little deeper into the topic with the dynamic Oates duo.

Smarties Cheryl and Jen P. talk to Eddie Mensah, Head of School at Charlotte Preparatory School about the benefits of a Pre-K-8 education.

Smarties Jen P. and Cheryl talk to Southeast Psych's Jonathan Hetterly about strategies for managing social media and technology with your kids. Great advice here!