Staying Connected While Cutting the Cord

At this time of year, parents are seeing their children off as they embark on their college journeys.  To be sure, there is a lot of stress over shopping for dorm room gear, textbooks, and such.  Parents are also pondering how to stay connected once their teens leave home.  Over the years, we've seen parents becoming increasingly hands-on in the minutiae of their children's lives from friendships, sports & extracurriculars, and school work.  Consequently, there comes the question of how these teens will now manage without their parents micromanaging things.  In this episode, I discuss this transition with two amazing mothers of college students and young adults who can speak from their personal experiences as well as their professional work with children, teens, young adults. (Air Date:  September 14, 2018)

Guests:

Dr. Linda McGhee, Clinical Psychologist and head of McGhee & Associates, http://www.drmcgheeandassociates.com

Barbara Owens, Educator, Grief Counselor, and Author, https://www.amazon.com/Roots-Holiday-Grief-Dora-Carpenter/dp/1979467358?keywords=Barbara+Owens+and+grief&qid=1537047932&sr=8-1-fkmrnull&ref=sr_1_fkmrnull_1

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Organizing for Back to School Success

Back by popular demand is an insightful conversation I had with two professionals who are at the top of their game in professional organization and educational coaching — C. Lee Cawley of Simplify You and Kristin Carpenter of Linder Educational Coaching. It seemed to me that parents would certainly value their tips of the trade and I was right.  After the supplies are purchased, it's time to help our students get down to business.  Sometimes, parents don't know where to start.  Thanks to C. Lee and Kristin, here are a few ideas! (Air Date:  September 11, 2015/Rebroadcast:  August 31, 2018)

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Breaking Through to Be Authentically You

Do you ever feel like you're just marking time?  Unsure of how to get in touch with your true calling?  Today, I talked with two extraordinary guests who work with clients to help them clear away the hurdles and distractions, so that they can pursue their dreams and create the lives they were born to lead.  (Air Date:  August 10, 2018)

Guests:

Dr. Lanada Williams, Licensed Professional Counselor and Clinical Counselor and  Founder of Alliance Family Solutions/http://www.lanadaw.com

Casey Sharperson, Confidence Cultivator, Coach, Speaker, and Author of the soon to be released book, Dream, Build, Repeat:  Creating a Life of Influence/http://www.caseysharperson.com

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Shrinking the Digital Divide So Kids Can Soar

It has been said that disparate internet access in our country exacerbates inequality among our citizens.  Bridging the global challenge is, in fact, a global challenge:

“Over 90 per cent of the jobs currently created in the European Union require technological skills. The internet is not a luxury, it’s the difference between getting a job or ending up marginalised in a world full of screens, between inheriting poverty or having a better life than your parents.” – Equal Times, May 30, 2018

Thankfully, today's guests are doing their part as tech-savvy entrepreneurs and reaching back to equip children to understand and harness the power of emerging technologies to shape their future success.                                 (Air Date:  July 12, 2018)

Guests:

Austin Brown, Co-Founder, Global Air Media/www.globalairmedia.com

Muhammad Najeeullah, Founder & Operations Manager, Full Blast S.T. E. A. M. Program/www.fullblaststeam.com

Tarsha Weary, Founder, K-12 Coders Boot Camp/www.k-12coders.com

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Building Resilience: One Stone at a Time

When facing life's hard knocks, we can't always rely on external advantages like fame, wealth, or connections to help us rise to the top.  Resilience, on the other hand, can bring us back if we are willing to persevere and learn the valuable lessons setbacks can teach us.  Children can build resilience early as they tackle tough school subjects like math or push themselves to learn new skills.  Yes, resilience is invaluable as we face challenges as children and on through adulthood.

It was my pleasure to speak with Dr. Angela McIver, Founder or Trapezium Math Club and Dinner Table Math along with Carmen Daniels, President of Solutions Marketing Group and advocate for persons with disabilities.  Here's what they had to say…  (Air Date:  June 29, 2018)

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Speak to Understand: Building Bridges and Creating Community

In social settings as well as at work and school, we often struggle when relating to others that are not like us.  Often, there is fear and unease which we are hesitant to admit. Rather than show compassion and transparency, we often do and say things that are hurtful, dismissive, and even disrespectful to each other.  Joining me to talk about this are Randi Bryant, author and blogger along with Tonda Bean, educational consultant.  Let me know what you think!  (Air Date:  June 8, 2018)

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Making Blended Families Work

This discussion, “When 1 + 1 > 2: Creating Blended Families That Work” certainly resonated with our audience.  For the first half of the show, I was joined by Dr. Duane Magnum (aka Dr. Blend), Pastor, Lifestyle Coach, Counselor and Author of Blending to Make It:  Ingredients for a Successful Blended Family.  We talked about the joys and the challenges of bringing partners and their children together to form new loving, thriving families. Next, we heard from Courtney Williams, Blogger and Blended Family Wife/Mom/Stepmom as she shared her experience creating a beautiful blended family and her mission to help others on a similar journey. (Air Date:  May 11, 2018)

Learn more about our guests:

Dr. Duane Mangum:  http://www.drduanemangum.com

Courtney Williams:  http://www.courtneynwilliams.com

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Living Whole: Minding Your Mental Health

This is the time of year that we focus anew on our health, most notably our physical health.  How often do we think consciously about preserving our mental health.  Did you know that a study conducted by the World Health Organization, and the World Economic Forum indicates that 450 million people worldwide suffer from mental health conditions, yet only 40% actually receive treatment?

I had the chance to talk with two professionals in hopes of enlightening us about the benefits of counseling when needed and addressing common misconceptions about mental health treatment. (Air Date:  February 9, 2018)

Guests:  Valerie Woolford, Licensed Professional Counselor and Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselor and Dr. Linda McGhee, Clinical Psychologist, McGhee & Associates.

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Heading Back to School with Renee Nash, WHUR 96.3 FM

Here's my second-ever radio interview. I had the privilege of joining Renee Nash on her Morning Show on WHUR 96.3 FM. We talked about positive discipline and tips for getting children ready to go in the swing of school after summer vacation. This was a lot of fun. Drop me an email and let me know what you think.  (Air Date:  August 8, 2014)

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Helping Kids Make Sense of Dollars & Cents

According to eSchool News, “[n]early two-thirds of Americans can't pass a financial literacy test”. Join me here on Parenting 411 as I talk with two bold entrepreneurs who are hoping to change this outlook. First, you'll hear from Chuchi Arevalo, CEO and Founder of Spark Business Academy. Mr. Arevalo is on a mission “to promote financial literacy and empower students, millennials and young professionals with the tools and mindset to make educated financial decisions and develop into responsible global citizens.” Next, I talk with Jean Jacques Borno, a private wealth adviser, and CEO & Founder of 1787fp which aims to put “powerful financial planning tools in your pocket” with an app that promises to keep you on top of your personal money matters. (Air Date:  January 12, 2018)

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