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This podcast defines and gives examples of Lev Vygostsky's Zone of Proximal Development in a way that is relevant for all parents. This conversation dives into how parents can support their child's ability to learn a new skill. It serves as a reminder that struggle and frustration are part of learning and that with the right level of help, your child can accomplish their goals!

In this podcast we explore the challenges many children face today and highlight how outdoor play can foster healthy development and improve their well-being.

Co-parents can be two married parents who want to explore sharing the child-rearing load more equitably. Or co-parents may be divorced spouses, or two adults who share a child, but are no longer romantically connected. In some families, co-parenting goes beyond two adults to include one or more new stepparents or romantically connected partners who will have some child-rearing responsibility. It doesn’t matter what the situation is…what is most important is that the people involved contribute to their child’s care, upbringing and activities while interacting frequently and respectfully with one another. Learning to co-parent effectively means communicating clearly, making sure the conversations are “child focused” and having the child’s best interest in mind. Join us for more tips on how to Co-Parent.

Adding a new baby to a family is a life-changing event, not only for parents, but for siblings. This podcast discusses ways to make the transition smoother for older children and adjust to a new family dynamic. Parents will learn creative ways to prepare their older children for a new sibling, handle common conflicts, and foster a lifelong bond.

Learn about the vital role that parents play in helping their baby's and toddler's language development and literacy skills.

Join us for a conversation about risky play and why it is essential for young children! This episode will dive into the different types of risky play, why it is important for children to learn how to assess risk and communicate when they need help, and gives advice for parents on how to handle risky play.

The ever-increasing presence of technology in teens’ lives presents new opportunities, but not without potential questions and risks. This podcast explores the latest research on the impact of screens. Learn strategies and have opportunities for discussion around how to best manage parenting in this technology-infused world.

In this podcast we discuss tips and tricks to help you prepare your young child for the exciting transition of attending preschool. Use these tools to set both yourself and your child up for success during this big change!

Our role as parents evolves and grows along with our children…we don’t parent our 30-year-olds like we parented them when they were 3! Today we’re seeing an increasing number of adult children returning home to live with their parents. Listen to our podcast for tips on how to set boundaries, foster healthy relationships, keep communication open and offer your adult children support and guidance.

With not enough time in the day and too many expectations and responsibilities, today’s parents are busier than ever. Parents are feeling mentally, physically, and emotionally overwhelmed. Listen to this podcast to learn about ways that parents and caregivers can look for the warning signs of parental burnout, help themselves by practicing self-care, and remain present with their children.

Learn how to assess your child's maturity level in handling the responsibility of smartphone ownership. Parents can also learn how to manage their child's access, especially to social media.

This podcast explores the importance and creative possibilities of sensory play. Sensory play refers to activities that allow children to use their senses (like touch, sight, hearing, smell, and sometimes taste) to explore and learn about the world around them. It involves engaging with different materials, textures, colors, sounds, and smells, which helps children develop their brains, learn new things, and have fun while doing so. Learn more about how engaging in sensory play has cognitive, emotional, social, motor and language benefits for children.

This podcast offers key insights into autism, including its prevalence, diagnosis, and common misconceptions. We aim to provide a clear and informed perspective on this important topic.

This podcast will discuss the many benefits of self-care from the impact it has on physical and mental health to how it affects parenting and other relationships for the better.

In this podcast, "The parent-child feeding relationship", we take a look at the research based on Ellen Satter’s Division of Responsibility in Feeding. We offer simple tips for parents on how to get their kids to become healthy eaters for life.