Family Confidential: Secrets of Successful Parenting with Annie Fox, M.Ed.

We've all had those moments at the end of the day when the house is finally quiet and we wonder if we're becoming a stressed-out, humorless parent. We may play back recent scenes and ask ourselves, "Did I say anything but 'NO!' to my kids today?" If you are yelling a lot, but not helping your kids learn what you want to teach them, this podcast may be exactly what you need. Annie talks with Dr. G about her new book, Get the Behavior You Want Without Being the Parent You Hate, a strategic guide to effective parenting. About Dr. G Deborah Gilboa, MD, aka "Doctor G" is a Pittsburgh-based parenting expert, family physician, international speaker, author, media expert and mom of four boys. In response to the years of character building questions she's received from her patients, Dr. G developed the "3 R's of Parenting" to empower parents to raise respectful, responsible and resilient kids. Chosen for Pittsburgh Magazine's "40 Under 40," she has also received numerous awards including the Bristol Meyers Squibb award for Clinical Excellence and The Excellence in Teaching Award. Learn more at http://AskDrG.com Copyright © 2009-2018 Annie Fox and Electric Eggplant. All Rights Reserved.

Young children have a hard time talking about emotions because we can't see our feelings. When we teach kids about shapes, for example, we can point to physical objects and name them and touch them. They begin to understand concepts like "circle" and "square" and recognize them on sight. But feelings just "emerge from within," says, clinical psychologist, Dr. Beth Onufrak. "Like a volcano or a tsunami. So it's difficult for young children to put words to those feelings." Annie talks with Dr. Beth about practical tips for supporting the emotional development of young children without yelling, so they can thrive. About Dr. Beth Onufrak Beth Onufrak, a Clinical Child Psychologist, focuses her work on the critical preschool and primary years (ages 3-8), where she specializes in early childhood mental health. Along with her clinical practice, Dr. Beth offers variety of parent workshops and seminars. She also blogs at A Child in Mind. Learn more at http://DrBethKids.com Copyright © 2009-2018 Annie Fox and Electric Eggplant. All Rights Reserved.

Young children have a hard time talking about emotions because we can't see our feelings. When we teach kids about shapes, for example, we can point to physical objects and name them and touch them. They begin to understand concepts like "circle" and "square" and recognize them on sight. But feelings just "emerge from within," says, clinical psychologist, Dr. Beth Onufrak. "Like a volcano or a tsunami. So it's difficult for young children to put words to those feelings." Annie talks with Dr. Beth about practical tips for supporting the emotional development of young children without yelling, so they can thrive. About Dr. Beth Onufrak Beth Onufrak, a Clinical Child Psychologist, focuses her work on the critical preschool and primary years (ages 3-8), where she specializes in early childhood mental health. Along with her clinical practice, Dr. Beth offers variety of parent workshops and seminars. She also blogs at A Child in Mind. Learn more at http://DrBethKids.com Copyright © 2009-2018 Annie Fox and Electric Eggplant. All Rights Reserved.

Given reasonable accommodations, kids who are deaf, hard of hearing, and/or on the autism spectrum can succeed beautifully in mainstream classrooms. When those accommodations are handled in a respectful, "no big deal" way, kids are more likely to feel the warmth of inclusion from teachers and peers. That's going to greatly benefit the children with special needs as well as their classmates. Annie talks with school psychologist Louise Masin Sattler about inclusive classrooms and how to get there with practical back-to-school tips for parents and teachers. About Louise Masin Sattler Louise Sattler, NCSP (Nationally Certified School Psychologist) is a nationally respected educational consultant who melds her passion for ASL (American Sign Language), special education, disaster preparedness, and social media. Louise is also the owner of Signing Families™, an Expert Contributor to the JustAsk! Forum on Education.com, and a founding member of the 411Voices media network. She blogs at Where Learning Meets Laughter. Learn more at http://SigningFamilies.com and http://LouiseSattler.com Copyright © 2009-2018 Annie Fox and Electric Eggplant. All Rights Reserved.

Given reasonable accommodations, kids who are deaf, hard of hearing, and/or on the autism spectrum can succeed beautifully in mainstream classrooms. When those accommodations are handled in a respectful, "no big deal" way, kids are more likely to feel the warmth of inclusion from teachers and peers. That's going to greatly benefit the children with special needs as well as their classmates. Annie talks with school psychologist Louise Masin Sattler about inclusive classrooms and how to get there with practical back-to-school tips for parents and teachers. About Louise Masin Sattler Louise Sattler, NCSP (Nationally Certified School Psychologist) is a nationally respected educational consultant who melds her passion for ASL (American Sign Language), special education, disaster preparedness, and social media. Louise is also the owner of Signing Families™, an Expert Contributor to the JustAsk! Forum on Education.com, and a founding member of the 411Voices media network. She blogs at Where Learning Meets Laughter. Learn more at http://SigningFamilies.com and http://LouiseSattler.com Copyright © 2009-2018 Annie Fox and Electric Eggplant. All Rights Reserved.

For many parents, back-to-school time is stress time, especially if there's concern about the academic progress their kids made last term. Because all children have their own unique learning style, it isn't always easy to determine when or if your student needs professional intervention. Annie talks with Educational Psychologist Kimberly Palmiotto about learning differences and how to help your child optimize his or her learning opportunities. About Kimberley Palmiotto Dr. Kimberley Palmiotto, Psy.D., has over 20 years of experience in education including teaching, counseling, and psychological assessment and intervention with children in preschool through college. She worked in the public school system as a school psychologist for over 13 years. This experience culminated in current private practice work as a Licensed Educational Psychologist and Art Therapist. Dr. Palmiotto was honored with the award of Outstanding Doctor of Educational Psychology from Alliant International University in 2013 and has been published in a a national publication regarding mental health in schools. She is the founder of Coastal Educational Services in Southern California. Learn more at http://CoastalEducationalServices.com Copyright © 2009-2018 Annie Fox and Electric Eggplant. All Rights Reserved.

For many parents, back-to-school time is stress time, especially if there's concern about the academic progress their kids made last term. Because all children have their own unique learning style, it isn't always easy to determine when or if your student needs professional intervention. Annie talks with Educational Psychologist Kimberly Palmiotto about learning differences and how to help your child optimize his or her learning opportunities. About Kimberley Palmiotto Dr. Kimberley Palmiotto, Psy.D., has over 20 years of experience in education including teaching, counseling, and psychological assessment and intervention with children in preschool through college. She worked in the public school system as a school psychologist for over 13 years. This experience culminated in current private practice work as a Licensed Educational Psychologist and Art Therapist. Dr. Palmiotto was honored with the award of Outstanding Doctor of Educational Psychology from Alliant International University in 2013 and has been published in a a national publication regarding mental health in schools. She is the founder of Coastal Educational Services in Southern California. Learn more at http://CoastalEducationalServices.com Copyright © 2009-2018 Annie Fox and Electric Eggplant. All Rights Reserved.

Most of us assume that all children intuitively know how to play, so why would anyone need to encourage them to do what comes naturally? Because, some kids, just like some adults, are, by temperament, less social than others. And those are the ones who could greatly benefit from wise counsel and support from parents. Annie talks with Licensed Mental Health Counselor Janine Halloran about kids, playdates, and learning how to create and maintain friendships. About Janine Halloran Janine Halloran is a school adjustment counselor as well as being a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over a decade of experience, working mostly in elementary and middle school settings. She is also a mother to two children and the founder of Encourage Play where she blogs and provides resources to help kids who need support connecting with peers. Because, as Janine says, "Everyone should play!" Learn more at http://EncouragePlay.com Copyright © 2009-2018 Annie Fox and Electric Eggplant. All Rights Reserved.

Most of us assume that all children intuitively know how to play, so why would anyone need to encourage them to do what comes naturally? Because, some kids, just like some adults, are, by temperament, less social than others. And those are the ones who could greatly benefit from wise counsel and support from parents. Annie talks with Licensed Mental Health Counselor Janine Halloran about kids, playdates, and learning how to create and maintain friendships. About Janine Halloran Janine Halloran is a school adjustment counselor as well as being a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over a decade of experience, working mostly in elementary and middle school settings. She is also a mother to two children and the founder of Encourage Play where she blogs and provides resources to help kids who need support connecting with peers. Because, as Janine says, "Everyone should play!" Learn more at http://EncouragePlay.com Copyright © 2009-2018 Annie Fox and Electric Eggplant. All Rights Reserved.

Is homophobia and gender-based teasing and bullying just "part of being a teen?" Or is that attitude part of the problem rather than part of the solution? Elizabeth J. Meyer, Ph.D. was a high school teacher for five years. The peer harassment she observed at her school led to her researching the connection between harassment, sexism, and homophobia. Annie and Liz discuss ways parents and educators can effectively support targeted students while helping harassers understand why their behavior is unacceptable. About Elizabeth J. Meyer Dr. Elizabeth J. Meyer has been working in and with K-12 schools as a professional educator since 1993. She is currently a professor in the School of Education at California Polytechnic State University and the author of Gender, Bullying, and Harassment: Strategies to End Sexism and Homophobia in Schools and Supporting Transgender & Gender Creative Youth: Schools, Families and Communities in Action. She gives presentations on related issues including: bullying & harassment (including cyber-bullying), law & policy, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual (LGBTQIA) peoples' rights and inclusion to help develop safer and more inclusive school environments. Dr. Meyer's current research include: understanding teachers' knowledge about gender and sexual diversity issues, understanding the experiences of gender creative and transgender youth in schools, implementing Seth's Law (AB 9) and the FAIR Education Act (California), and supporting youth leadership and community based social action. Learn more at http://ElizabethJMeyer.com. Copyright © 2009-2018 Annie Fox and Electric Eggplant. All Rights Reserved.

Is homophobia and gender-based teasing and bullying just "part of being a teen?" Or is that attitude part of the problem rather than part of the solution? Elizabeth J. Meyer, Ph.D. was a high school teacher for five years. The peer harassment she observed at her school led to her researching the connection between harassment, sexism, and homophobia. Annie and Liz discuss ways parents and educators can effectively support targeted students while helping harassers understand why their behavior is unacceptable. About Elizabeth J. Meyer Dr. Elizabeth J. Meyer has been working in and with K-12 schools as a professional educator since 1993. She is currently a professor in the School of Education at California Polytechnic State University and the author of Gender, Bullying, and Harassment: Strategies to End Sexism and Homophobia in Schools and Supporting Transgender & Gender Creative Youth: Schools, Families and Communities in Action. She gives presentations on related issues including: bullying & harassment (including cyber-bullying), law & policy, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual (LGBTQIA) peoples' rights and inclusion to help develop safer and more inclusive school environments. Dr. Meyer's current research include: understanding teachers' knowledge about gender and sexual diversity issues, understanding the experiences of gender creative and transgender youth in schools, implementing Seth's Law (AB 9) and the FAIR Education Act (California), and supporting youth leadership and community based social action. Learn more at http://ElizabethJMeyer.com. Copyright © 2009-2018 Annie Fox and Electric Eggplant. All Rights Reserved.

Thanks to good old Ben Franklin, we have a long tradition of public libraries in America. If you don't have one in your town, you've got one somewhere in your county. If you live in a large city, you've got many neighborhood branches to choose from. Go visit the library with your kids. They'll be welcomed by a librarian who encourages them to explore the books and bring home an armload. Library books open worlds for kids and they're free! Annie talks with children's librarian, Michelle Coxford, about the tremendous benefits of reading to your children and having your children read to you. About Michelle Coxford Michelle Coxford is the mom of two young boys, an avid reader, and the Regional Children's Librarian for Stanislaus County, California. In addition to her children's library duties, she provides Early Literacy lectures to local school district, Head Starts, and other community organizations. Michelle developed the "1,000 Books Before Kindergarten" program currently being piloted in the Ceres branch library in Ceres, California. Copyright © 2009-2018 Annie Fox and Electric Eggplant. All Rights Reserved.

Thanks to good old Ben Franklin, we have a long tradition of public libraries in America. If you don't have one in your town, you've got one somewhere in your county. If you live in a large city, you've got many neighborhood branches to choose from. Go visit the library with your kids. They'll be welcomed by a librarian who encourages them to explore the books and bring home an armload. Library books open worlds for kids and they're free! Annie talks with children's librarian, Michelle Coxford, about the tremendous benefits of reading to your children and having your children read to you. About Michelle Coxford Michelle Coxford is the mom of two young boys, an avid reader, and the Regional Children's Librarian for Stanislaus County, California. In addition to her children's library duties, she provides Early Literacy lectures to local school district, Head Starts, and other community organizations. Michelle developed the "1,000 Books Before Kindergarten" program currently being piloted in the Ceres branch library in Ceres, California. Copyright © 2009-2018 Annie Fox and Electric Eggplant. All Rights Reserved.

Tiffany Shlain admittedly loves technology. She has made a career of exploring how technology impacts our brain, our society, and our relationships. And yet, she says that the weekly Technology Shabbat she and her family practice, from Friday sunset to Saturday sunset, is "the best day of the week. Unplugging for a day makes time slow down and makes me feel more present with my family." Annie talks with Tiffany about the benefits of unplugging from the screen and tips for parents on how to bring the gift to of Technology Shabbat to every family. About Tiffany Shlain Tiffany Shlain is a filmmaker, founder of The Webby Awards, author, and speaker whose work explores navigating our connected world and thoughts on how to shape our future. She has been honored by Newsweek as one of the "Women Shaping the 21st Century" and singled out by NPR on their list of "Best Commencement Speeches, Ever." Tiffany's Emmy nominated hit series on AOL, The Future Starts Here, received over 20 million views and was just renewed for a second season launching Fall 2014. Check out two of The Future Starts Here episodes, Technology Shabbat and Tech Etiquette. Learn more about Tiffany Shlain at http://MoxieInstitute.org and http://TiffanyShlain.com Copyright © 2009-2018 Annie Fox and Electric Eggplant. All Rights Reserved.

Tiffany Shlain admittedly loves technology. She has made a career of exploring how technology impacts our brain, our society, and our relationships. And yet, she says that the weekly Technology Shabbat she and her family practice, from Friday sunset to Saturday sunset, is "the best day of the week. Unplugging for a day makes time slow down and makes me feel more present with my family." Annie talks with Tiffany about the benefits of unplugging from the screen and tips for parents on how to bring the gift to of Technology Shabbat to every family. About Tiffany Shlain Tiffany Shlain is a filmmaker, founder of The Webby Awards, author, and speaker whose work explores navigating our connected world and thoughts on how to shape our future. She has been honored by Newsweek as one of the "Women Shaping the 21st Century" and singled out by NPR on their list of "Best Commencement Speeches, Ever." Tiffany's Emmy nominated hit series on AOL, The Future Starts Here, received over 20 million views and was just renewed for a second season launching Fall 2014. Check out two of The Future Starts Here episodes, Technology Shabbat and Tech Etiquette. Learn more about Tiffany Shlain at http://MoxieInstitute.org and http://TiffanyShlain.com Copyright © 2009-2018 Annie Fox and Electric Eggplant. All Rights Reserved.