Stronger Families Radio

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and my guest Angelo Segretto from Mike Counsil Plumbing in San Jose, CA, shares with us his motivation for bringing awareness to a cause that is so close to so many of us. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One family members doesn't want to relocate to another state, the others do? Sound familiar? I mean, why rent in one location when you can buy in another? In this episode, you'll learn from my guest, Jay Harnden, how to address these family issues. Jay has helped make stronger families for years as a teacher, life coach and family coach in Northern California. After years of success working with Father Matters, helping men become better fathers, Jay has developed Family Coaching Solutions at FamCoach.com. Jay's years as family coach and counselor, Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Program Director, youth baseball and basketball coach, middle school and high school teacher, parent, Santa Clara County Fatherhood Collaborative founding member, and President of Father Matters Inc. give him the experience to share valuable life-changing tips on Stronger Families. Be sure to share these episodes with those you love! - Chris Jackson  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some family members won't leave the home because of Covid-19 concerns and other family members stay out half the night.  In this episode, you'll learn from my guest, Jay Harnden, how to address these family disagreements in the easiest way possible–before someone is asked to move out. Jay has helped make stronger families for years as a teacher, life coach and family coach in Northern California. After years of success working with Father Matters, helping men become better fathers, Jay has developed Family Coaching Solutions at FamCoach.com. Jay's years as family coach and counselor, Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Program Director, youth baseball and basketball coach, middle school and high school teacher, parent, Santa Clara County Fatherhood Collaborative founding member, and President of Father Matters Inc. give him the experience to share valuable life-changing tips on Stronger Families. Be sure to share these episodes with those you love! - Chris Jackson  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When your ex re-marries and your kids enjoy the newfound attention–in many cases financial–from a step-parent, it’s easy to feel left behind. My guest, Jay Harnden, family coach and counselor from Campbell, California, now in Reno, shows you how easy it is for this not to be the case. Jay has helped make stronger families for years as a teacher, life coach and family coach in Northern California. After years of success working with Father Matters, helping men become better fathers, Jay has developed Family Coaching Solutions at FamCoach.com. Jay's years as family coach and counselor, Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Program Director, youth baseball and basketball coach, middle school and high school teacher, parent, Santa Clara County Fatherhood Collaborative founding member, and President of Father Matters Inc. give him the experience to share valuable life-changing tips on Stronger Families. Be sure to share these episodes with those you love! - Chris Jackson  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If your relationship feels like it's too much work, it could be that you're putting too much effort into the wrong things. My guest, Jay Harnden, is a family coach and counselor from Campbell, California, now located in Reno, and will give you the one tip will have you feeling like the work in your relationship involves much less than you think it does. - Chris Jackson See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We want our kids to avoid bad boys and pick the nice guys. When they don't, we often wonder why, because it seems so obvious to us which is the better choice. But things may not be what they seem. The nice guys aren't being picked for good reason - and it's not what you think. My guest, Jay Harnden shares this insight with parents in mind. Jay has helped make stronger families for years as a teacher, life coach and family coach in Northern California. After years of success working with Father Matters, helping men become better fathers, Jay has developed Family Coaching Solutions at FamCoach.com. Jay's years as family coach and counselor, Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Program Director, youth baseball and basketball coach, middle school and high school teacher, parent, Santa Clara County Fatherhood Collaborative founding member, and President of Father Matters Inc. give him the experience to share valuable life-changing tips on Stronger Families. Be sure to share these episodes with those you love! - Chris Jackson  See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

We want our kids to avoid high school drinking parties, but did we? How much about our sordid past and past choices should we reveal to our children, given that we expect them to be honest with us? My guest, Jay Harnden explains how easy it is to honestly satisfy our kids' curiosity about our past. Jay has helped make stronger families for years as a teacher, life coach and family coach in Northern California. After years of success working with Father Matters, helping men become better fathers, Jay has developed Family Coaching Solutions at FamCoach.com. Jay's years as family coach and counselor, Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Program Director, youth baseball and basketball coach, middle school and high school teacher, parent, Santa Clara County Fatherhood Collaborative founding member, and President of Father Matters Inc. give him the experience to share valuable life-changing tips on Stronger Families. Be sure to share these episodes with those you love! - Chris Jackson  See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

After 11 Grammy's and a quarter century as lead singer for Santana, Tony Lindsay has an important message to share about face masks–given he's traveled to and performed in almost every corner of the world, and seen a lot of mask wearing and germ concern. Tony is a family man, and shares with us the Covid-19 effect on live music, short and long term. Learn more about Tony Lindsay and his new music at https://www.tonylindsay.com. - Chris Jackson See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

With all that's going on with the pandemic and now the fires in California, it's important to say "I love you" while there's still time.  Many of don't realize there's another level past "luv ya" that is worth exploring. For most of us, saying "luv ya" at the end of a phone call is a lot easier than saying "I love you" eye-to-eye in person. The longer you wait to say either, the harder it can be to say. Help is hear: my guest, Jay Harnden explains how easy it can be to start saying it, or move from luv ya to I love you. Jay has helped make stronger families for years as a teacher, life coach and family coach in Northern California. After years of success working with Father Matters, helping men become better fathers, Jay has developed Family Coaching Solutions at FamCoach.com. Jay's years as family coach and counselor, Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Program Director, youth baseball and basketball coach, middle school and high school teacher, parent, Santa Clara County Fatherhood Collaborative founding member, and President of Father Matters Inc. give him the experience to share valuable life-changing tips on Stronger Families. Be sure to share these episodes with those you luv...er...I mean...love!  :) - Chris Jackson  See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

The first stimulus checks were sent out in early 2020. Round 2 of checks is said to be coming before the end of 2020, so we'll learn here how to handle the conversations surrounding those checks without compromising the privacy of your income and financial status. Even though we've been through this before, you can be sure at some point, you'll be asked whether or not you got your second COVID-19 economic stimulus check (relief check) yet. Someone might even ask you how much you got. Upon hearing that information, the person will know a lot more about your income. Imagine that being a family member, friend or coworker. Normally, we know not to make income public knowledge. But this one will be difficult to work around without causing envy or worse among friends, family and coworkers.  However, in this episode, you'll learn from my guest, Jay Harnden, how to answer questions about your stimulus check (or lack of one) in the easiest, best way possible. Jay has helped make stronger families for years as a teacher, life coach and family coach in Northern California. After years of success working with Father Matters, helping men become better fathers, Jay has developed Family Coaching Solutions at FamCoach.com. Jay's years as family coach and counselor, Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Program Director, youth baseball and basketball coach, middle school and high school teacher, parent, Santa Clara County Fatherhood Collaborative founding member, and President of Father Matters Inc. give him the experience to share valuable life-changing tips on Stronger Families. Be sure to share these episodes with those you love! - Chris Jackson  See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

With our families facing financial challenges during Covid-19, learning how to get by with less seems obvious. But in the episode, you'll learn not just to get by with less, but to do MORE with less. My guest, Jay Harnden, has helped make stronger families for years as a teacher, life coach and family coach in Northern California. After years of success working with Father Matters, helping men become better fathers, Jay has developed Family Coaching Solutions at FamCoach.com. Jay's years as family coach and counselor, Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Program Director, youth baseball and basketball coach, middle school and high school teacher, parent, Santa Clara County Fatherhood Collaborative founding member, and President of Father Matters Inc. give him the experience to share valuable life-changing tips on Stronger Families. Be sure to share these episodes with those you love! - Chris Jackson  See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Many schools have decided to stick with distance learning for 2020-2021, so let's learn how to make the best of it, and how some students are doing better with online school than in-person school. in this episode, you'll learn from my guest, Cyndi MacDonald, how some teachers and students are having more productive experiences with school now that it's online. Cyndi MacDonald is a veteran elementary school teacher in the Alum Rock School District of San Jose, CA. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, you'll learn from my guest, Jay Harnden, a safe way to socially connect with community doing something you never would've thought of otherwise. It's a unique way to feel less isolated during social distancing and sheltering in place. Jay has helped make stronger families for years as a teacher, life coach and family coach in Northern California. After years of success working with Father Matters, helping men become better fathers, Jay has developed Family Coaching Solutions at FamCoach.com. Jay's years as family coach and counselor, Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Program Director, youth baseball and basketball coach, middle school and high school teacher, parent, Santa Clara County Fatherhood Collaborative founding member, and President of Father Matters Inc. give him the experience to share valuable life-changing tips on Stronger Families. Be sure to share these episodes with those you love! - Chris Jackson  See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Some family members are taking more precautions with Coronavirus than others. Sound familiar? In this episode, you'll learn from my guest, Jay Harnden, how to address it and how it plays out. Jay has helped make stronger families for years as a teacher, life coach and family coach in Northern California. After years of success working with Father Matters, helping men become better fathers, Jay has developed Family Coaching Solutions at FamCoach.com. Jay's years as family coach and counselor, Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Program Director, youth baseball and basketball coach, middle school and high school teacher, parent, Santa Clara County Fatherhood Collaborative founding member, and President of Father Matters Inc. give him the experience to share valuable life-changing tips on Stronger Families. Be sure to share these episodes with those you love! - Chris Jackson  See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

If the relationship ended, we know the laughing ended long before.  In this episode, you'll learn from my guest, Jay Harnden, how to bring back the laughter before it's too late. Without the laughter, your marriage will not get back to how it was. Jay has helped make stronger families for years as a teacher, life coach and family coach in Northern California. After years of success working with Father Matters, helping men become better fathers, Jay has developed Family Coaching Solutions at FamCoach.com. Jay's years as family coach and counselor, Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Program Director, youth baseball and basketball coach, middle school and high school teacher, parent, Santa Clara County Fatherhood Collaborative founding member, and President of Father Matters Inc. give him the experience to share valuable life-changing tips on Stronger Families. Be sure to share these episodes with those you love! - Chris Jackson See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever avoided asking a question because you thought it would feel awkward? Something as simple as asking a neighbor not to light illegal fireworks days ahead of the 4th of July? in this episode, you'll learn from my guest, Jay Harnden, to how look at those conversations in a way that makes them just part of a plan–a process. That way, they don't seem so awkward. Jay has helped make stronger families for years as a teacher, life coach and family coach in Northern California. After years of success working with Father Matters, helping men become better fathers, Jay has developed Family Coaching Solutions at FamCoach.com. Jay's years as family coach and counselor, Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Program Director, youth baseball and basketball coach, middle school and high school teacher, parent, Santa Clara County Fatherhood Collaborative founding member, and President of Father Matters Inc. give him the experience to share valuable life-changing tips on Stronger Families. Be sure to share these episodes with those you love! - Chris Jackson 

While many students, parents and teachers are struggling to adjust to online school (distance learning during social distancing), some teachers have found benefits with this style of teaching.  in this episode, you'll learn from my guest, Cyndi MacDonald, how some teachers and students are having more productive experiences with school now that it's online. Cyndi MacDonald is a veteran elementary school teacher in the Alum Rock School District of San Jose, CA. - Chris Jackson 

Be a better Dad in one episode! If you're not a dad - check it out so you can let a dad know! in this episode, you'll learn from my guest, Jay Harnden, to how to reconnect with your kids after discipline, and why Father's Day is the best day of the year to reconnect with your dad or your kids. Jay has helped make stronger families for years as a teacher, life coach and family coach in Northern California. After years of success working with Father Matters, helping men become better fathers, Jay has developed Family Coaching Solutions at FamCoach.com. Jay's years as family coach and counselor, Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Program Director, youth baseball and basketball coach, middle school and high school teacher, parent, Santa Clara County Fatherhood Collaborative founding member, and President of Father Matters Inc. give him the experience to share valuable life-changing tips on Stronger Families. Be sure to share these episodes with those you love! - Chris Jackson 

Your relationships that ended? The laughing ended (or seriously decreased) long before the end, right?  in this episode, you'll learn from my guest, Jay Harnden, how to bring back the laughter before it's too late. Without the laughter, your marriage will not get back to how it was. Jay has helped make stronger families for years as a teacher, life coach and family coach in Northern California. After years of success working with Father Matters, helping men become better fathers, Jay has developed Family Coaching Solutions at FamCoach.com. Jay's years as family coach and counselor, Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Program Director, youth baseball and basketball coach, middle school and high school teacher, parent, Santa Clara County Fatherhood Collaborative founding member, and President of Father Matters Inc. give him the experience to share valuable life-changing tips on Stronger Families. Be sure to share these episodes with those you love! - Chris Jackson 

One family member feels another is going overboard with COVID-19 precautions, while THAT family member feels the other is not cautious enough. Sound familiar? in this episode, you'll learn from my guest, Jay Harnden, how to address it and how it plays out. Jay has helped make stronger families for years as a teacher, life coach and family coach in Northern California. After years of success working with Father Matters, helping men become better fathers, Jay has developed Family Coaching Solutions at FamCoach.com. Jay's years as family coach and counselor, Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Program Director, youth baseball and basketball coach, middle school and high school teacher, parent, Santa Clara County Fatherhood Collaborative founding member, and President of Father Matters Inc. give him the experience to share valuable life-changing tips on Stronger Families. Be sure to share these episodes with those you love! - Chris Jackson 

At some point, you'll be asked whether or not you got your COVID-19 economic stimulus check (relief check) yet. Someone might even ask you how much you got. Upon hearing that information, the person will know a lot more about your income. Imagine that being a family member, friend or coworker. Normally, we know not to make income public knowledge. But this one will be difficult to work around without causing envy or worse among friends, family and coworkers.  However, in this episode, you'll learn from my guest, Jay Harnden, how to answer questions about your stimulus check (or lack of one) in the easiest, best way possible. Jay has helped make stronger families for years as a teacher, life coach and family coach in Northern California. After years of success working with Father Matters, helping men become better fathers, Jay has developed Family Coaching Solutions at FamCoach.com. Jay's years as family coach and counselor, Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Program Director, youth baseball and basketball coach, middle school and high school teacher, parent, Santa Clara County Fatherhood Collaborative founding member, and President of Father Matters Inc. give him the experience to share valuable life-changing tips on Stronger Families. Be sure to share these episodes with those you love! - Chris Jackson 

Family members disagree about dealing with Coronavirus. The disagreements should be handled carefully in family meetings. Doing this as soon as possible will make them seem so much smaller. In this episode, you'll learn how to plan and hold family meetings from my guest, Jay Harnden. Yes, there is an easy way to have these meetings, and the easy way happens to be the most effective way! Jay has helped make stronger families for years as a teacher, life coach and family coach in Northern California. After years of success working with Father Matters, helping men become better fathers, Jay has developed Family Coaching Solutions at FamCoach.com. Jay's years as family coach and counselor, Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Program Director, youth baseball and basketball coach, middle school and high school teacher, parent, Santa Clara County Fatherhood Collaborative founding member, and President of Father Matters Inc. give him the experience to share valuable life-changing tips on Stronger Families. Be sure to share these episodes with those you love! - Chris Jackson 

Family members disagree about dealing with Coronavirus. The disagreements should be handled carefully in family meetings. Doing this as soon as possible will make them seem so much smaller. In this episode, you'll learn how to plan and hold family meetings from my guest, Jay Harnden. Yes, there is an easy way to have these meetings, and the easy way happens to be the most effective way! Jay has helped make stronger families for years as a teacher, life coach and family coach in Northern California. After years of success working with Father Matters, helping men become better fathers, Jay has developed Family Coaching Solutions at FamCoach.com. Jay's years as family coach and counselor, Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Program Director, youth baseball and basketball coach, middle school and high school teacher, parent, Santa Clara County Fatherhood Collaborative founding member, and President of Father Matters Inc. give him the experience to share valuable life-changing tips on Stronger Families. Be sure to share these episodes with those you love! - Chris Jackson  See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

If you or someone you know is losing income because of coronavirus, facing financial challenges for medical or any reason, help is here. You can take the money you'd otherwise spend on food, and use it to pay other bills. My guest is Leslie Bacho, CEO of Second Harvest of Silicon Valley, which helps families with food assistance. Leslie shares with us how easy it is to get free food for your family with no proof of income, I.D., or guilt. - Chris Jackson  

Social Distancing isn't an option. It's what we're told to use to slow the spread of the Coronavirus disease, COVID-19. We're told not to gather together in large groups, and in fact school, school events, concerts, sporting events, weddings, funerals, parties and other ways people get together are being cancelled. This can put pressure on a marriage and family, and many won't see the pressure negatively affecting the family dynamic early on. My guest, Jay Harnden explains how to make sure this stress and new lifestyle doesn't damage your family. Jay has helped make stronger families for years as a teacher, life coach and family coach in Northern California. After years of success working with Father Matters, helping men become better fathers, Jay has developed Family Coaching Solutions at FamCoach.com. Jay's years as family coach and counselor, Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Program Director, youth baseball and basketball coach, middle school and high school teacher, parent, Santa Clara County Fatherhood Collaborative founding member, and President of Father Matters Inc. give him the experience to share valuable life-changing tips on Stronger Families. Be sure to share these episodes with those you love! - Chris Jackson 

Part 2: With the stock market down lately, many are looking at their savings and living situations. Because renting vs buying and knowing how and when to buy or sell plays such a large role in a families well being, I thought we could all use some help in the area from my guest, Gary Shapiro. Gary is a Real Estate Broker for Keller Williams Bay Area Estates in Los Gatos, California, and has closed over 1700 transactions in his 35 years in real estate.  Gary can be reached at (408) 315-2377 or gary@shapirogroupre.com. https://garyshapiro.kw.com - Chris Jackson

With the stock market down lately, many are looking at their savings and living situations. Because renting vs buying and knowing how and when to buy or sell plays such a large role in a families well being, I thought we could all use some help in the area from my guest, Gary Shapiro. Gary is a Real Estate Broker for Keller Williams Bay Area Estates in Los Gatos, California, and has closed over 1700 transactions in his 35 years in real estate.  Gary can be reached at (408) 315-2377 or gary@shapirogroupre.com. https://garyshapiro.kw.com - Chris Jackson

For most of us, saying "luv ya" at the end of a phone call is a lot easier than saying "I love you" eye-to-eye in person. The longer you wait to say either, the harder it can be to say. Help is hear: my guest, Jay Harnden explains how easy it can be to start saying it, or move from luv ya to I love you. Jay has helped make stronger families for years as a teacher, life coach and family coach in Northern California. After years of success working with Father Matters, helping men become better fathers, Jay has developed Family Coaching Solutions at FamCoach.com. Jay's years as family coach and counselor, Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Program Director, youth baseball and basketball coach, middle school and high school teacher, parent, Santa Clara County Fatherhood Collaborative founding member, and President of Father Matters Inc. give him the experience to share valuable life-changing tips on Stronger Families. Be sure to share these episodes with those you luv...er...I mean...love!  :) - Chris Jackson 

Many say the teenage years are the toughest for parents, but after hearing this episode, they'll know why they should be the easiest. My guest, Jay Harnden. Jay has helped make stronger families for years as a teacher, life coach and family coach and counselor in Northern California. After years of success working with Father Matters, helping men become better fathers, Jay has developed Family Coaching Solutions at FamCoach.com.

The stereotype is that the teenage years are the toughest for parents, but this shouldn't be the case. Learn why from my guest, Jay Harnden. Jay has helped make stronger families for years as a teacher, life coach and family coach and counselor in Northern California. After years of success working with Father Matters, helping men become better fathers, Jay has developed Family Coaching Solutions at FamCoach.com.

Ever see a social media post like this? "Aw, you're such a great (parent/child) and any (parent/child) would be so lucky to have you!" The post was made based on one photo posted on a social media site. The problem is, you know better about that parent/child, and you know a lot more about the situation than do the many who will post such a comment while not really thinking twice about it. Learn the most healthy response and how to avoid anxiety over social media from my guest, Jay Harnden. Jay has helped make stronger families for years as a teacher, life coach and family coach and counselor in Northern California. After years of success working with Father Matters, helping men become better fathers, Jay has developed Family Coaching Solutions at FamCoach.com.

My guest is Lauren Rayment, event coordinator for Night To Shine, a night to come out and support our special needs community with a really awesome event that's set to the theme of a prom. Participants dress up, ride in a limo, dance, and enjoy a night to remember. Night To Shine has events all over the world, and volunteers spring into action to make it work. To volunteer for the upcoming Night To Shine in the Bay Area on Friday, February 7, 2020, at The Home Church in Campbell, California, and/or to get more information on the event, please see go to https://nighttoshinesiliconvalley.org email Lauren at SVNTSinfo@gmail.com.  - Chris Jackson

My guest is Tracy Cressio, volunteer with the American Cancer Society's Relay For Life. Cancer affects all families, and Tracy explains her approach to a family's fight against cancer. Tracy is a volunteer with Relay For Life's fundraiser at The Saddlerack, Fremont, CA February 16, 2020. The Saddle Rack Presents Rockin' The Rack Against Cancer: 100% of all ticket sales go directly to Relary For Life. For more information contact Tracy Cressio, Cancer Concert Coordinator: tlcressio@yahoo.com Website:http://www.relayforlife.org/GreaterSanJoseCA - Chris Jackson  

Make your family stronger with these tips for sober-minded driving. Drinking & Driving is really Drinking and Distracted Driving. My guest is CHP Officer Art Montiel, Public Information Office for the California Highway Patrol's Redwood City office. You'll learn how to get a friend or family member who isn't sober to pull over and let you out of the car. Plus, we want your family to be able to call you when they need a safe ride, so you'll learn what to do to their phone and what to give them before they leave the house. - Chris Jackson  

With these tips, you'll be equipped to help your family safely and effectively help people facing homelessness. My guest is Logan McDonnell, Senior Director of Development for Downtown Streets Team in San Jose. You'll learn how to give an easy and appropriate response to someone asking for help, and how to easily direct them to the best help available. Downtown Streets Team is a nonprofit organization reaching much of Northern California. Those facing homelessness can receive help with employment and housing, and can get their basic needs covered. For more info.: www.streetsteam.org. - Chris Jackson  

The USS Hornet is a permantently docked museum in Alameda, California, with tours that are up to 75% self-guided so the kids will love it. This New Year's Eve, the USS Hornet is open to the public for a celebration fundraiser. My guest, Captain Michael C. McCarron, USN (ret.), is Executive Director of the USS Hornet Museum and served as a Navy pilot. Capt. McCarron helps us understand how parents and children can navigate the important discussions about serving. - Chris Jackson  

We follow up our first episode on the topic with more easy ways to give kids permission to say "no, thank you" to "social" hugs. Learn how to free your kids to choose to or choose not to hug, and why it's so important to do so from my guest, Jay Harnden. Jay has helped make stronger families for years as a teacher, life coach and family coach Northern California. After years of success working with Father Matters, helping men become better fathers, Jay has developed Family Coaching Solutions at FamCoach.com.

Do kids feel like they HAVE TO hug the person who gave them the gift the child just opened in front of the gift-giver? Do they feel like they have to hug a family member or family friend when arriving as a guest for dinner or a party? In many cases, children would love to be given permission by their parents to say, "no, thank you" to these "social" hugs. Learn how to free your kids to choose to or choose not to hug, and why it's so important to do so from my guest, Jay Harnden. Jay has helped make stronger families for years as a teacher, life coach and family coach Northern California. After years of success working with Father Matters, helping men become better fathers, Jay has developed Family Coaching Solutions at FamCoach.com.

My guest is Leslie Bacho, CEO of Second Harvest of Silicon Valley, which helps families with food assistance. Leslie shares with us how easy it is to get free food for your family with no proof of income, I.D., or guilt–not just over the holidays, but all year. The money you save could be used to pay utilities, rent, medical bills and more. - Chris Jackson  

Give your child's consequences for misbehaving a needed update. Learn how from my guest, Jay Harnden, who has helped make stronger families for years as a teacher, life coach and family coach Northern California. After years of success working with Father Matters, helping men become better fathers, Jay has developed Family Coaching Solutions at FamCoach.com.

Why do people go out during the holidays and spend money they don't have, on things they don't need, for people they don't even like? According to my guest, Jay Harnden, there's a better way. Mr Harden has helped make stronger families for years as a teacher, life coach and family coach Northern California. After years of success working with Father Matters, helping men become better fathers, Jay has developed Family Coaching Solutions and can be reached at FamCoach.com. 

Families who enjoy music or discussing music together are stronger. Playing instruments adds another dimension through which to connect. My guest is musician and founder of Music City Hit Factory in San Francisco, Rudy Colombini. Rudy's vision to help and bring musicians and music lovers together is unique. Rudy can be seen doing an excellent impression of Mick Jagger in The Unauthorized Rolling Stones tribute band, and performs regularly with others as well. Contact Rudy at https://musiccityhitfactory.org/rudycolombini/.  

For Veteran's Day, my guest, Captain Michael C. McCarron, USN (ret.), is Executive Director of the USS Hornet Museum and served as a Navy pilot. Capt. McCarron helps us understand how healthy conversions between family members can take place even among those who feel strongly in differing ways about military service, and how parents and children can navigate the important discussions about serving. My next guest is Leslie Bacho, CEO of Second Harvest of Silicon Valley, which helps families with food assistance. Leslie shares with us how easy it is to get free food for your family with no proof of income, I.D., or guilt. The money you save could be used to pay utilities, rent, medical bills and more. - Chris Jackson  

What if some family want everyone to skip gift giving to save money? Some still want to give. Those who don't may be judged later for carrying on a lifestyle inconsistent with their prior claim of financial hardship. Relationships need NOT be damaged or ended over this. Learn how that's possible from my guest, Jay Harnden, who has helped make stronger families for years as a teacher, life coach and family coach Northern California. After years of success working with Father Matters, helping men become better fathers, Jay has developed Family Coaching Solutions at FamCoach.com.

Looking for a family outing that really stands out from the rest? How about walking around or even sleeping overnight in a giant U.S. aircraft carrier? The USS Hornet is a permantently docked museum in Alameda, California, with tours that are up to 75% self-guided so the kids will love it.  My guest, Captain Michael C. McCarron, USN (ret.), is Executive Director of the USS Hornet Museum and served as a Navy pilot. Capt. McCarron helps us understand how healthy conversions between family members can take place even among those who feel strongly in differing ways about military service, and how parents and children can navigate the important discussions about serving. - Chris Jackson  

Holiday driving can be dangerous. Your family will be stronger and safer when you share with them the DUI tips you hear on this show. My guests are CHP Officer Art Montiel, Public Information Office for the California Highway Patrol's Redwood City office, and CHP Officer Ross Lee, Public Information Officer for the California Highway Patrol's San Jose office. You'll learn how to get a friend or family member who isn't sober to pull over and let you out of the car, how to get anyone from a loved one to an acquaintance to give YOU the car keys, and more. - Chris Jackson

This topic affects so many of us, we're giving it more love in this follow-up episode to our last. Who's the one (or more) who raise their voice about politics in your family? My guest, Mike McGeoy, a Marriage & Family Therapist Associate in San Jose, California, is here to help! Mike has worked extensively with youth groups and is himself a parent. He demonstrates how to bravely and easily engage in healthy family conversations with others who may not know how to do the same. - Chris Jackson  

You know that family member who gets TOO into politics over family get togethers? To the point where there's yelling and name calling? Learn out how to speak up, but not appear self-righteous. You need NOT necessarily cut anyone (including yourself) out of holiday dinners. My guest, Mike McGeoy, a Marriage & Family Therapist Associate in San Jose, California, is here to help! Mike has worked extensively with youth groups and is himself a parent. He demonstrates how to bravely and easily engage in healthy family conversations with others who may not know how to do the same. - Chris Jackson  

Need to be direct with a family member but dreading it? You need not be stressed out about it or consider it difficult. And, no matter HOW the talk goes, the relationship need NOT be damaged or ended! Learn how that's possible (with an example) from my guest, Jay Harnden, who has helped make stronger families for years as a teacher, life coach and family coach Northern California. After years of success working with Father Matters, helping men become better fathers, Jay has developed Family Coaching Solutions at FamCoach.com.

Who's hosting Thanksgiving THIS year? That doesn't work for us. Uh-oh. Holidays can cause family stress. Why do WE always have to cook? Why do THEY always get to host? Join me in welcoming my guest, Jay Harnden, who has helped make stronger families for years as a teacher, life coach and family coach Northern California. After years of success working with Father Matters, helping men become better fathers, Jay has developed Family Coaching Solutions at FamCoach.com.

Music and kids go together. In this episode, my guest plays EVERY instrument in the band. He's singer/musician Robert Berry (from "3" with Keith Emerson and Carl Palmer, Ambrosia, The Greg Kihn Band, and countless other shows and projects with the likes of Sammy Hagar, The Tubes, and members of Boston, etc.). Robert helps us understand why thinking beyond just learning ONE instrument is SO IMPORTANT for your family. Robert is the owner and operator of his own recording studio, Soundtek Studios in  Campbell, CA (www.soundtekstudios.com). To contact Robert and learn more about his music, please see www.RobertBerry.com.  My second guest is Alan Sarver, Chair of the Bay Area's SchoolForce Save the MusicFestival in Belmont, CA. Alan shares with us how music students learn more than just how to play their instuments. He can be reached at www.schoolforce.org/events/save-the-music/.   - Chris Jackson