Good-Enough Parenting Show

For many parents homework is the bane of their existence.  The constant battles to get it done, the struggles with the school, the uncertainty about your child's success.  It can be crazy-making!  This week's guest, Roger Wilkerson of Homework Sanity, will give you valuable tools for partnering with your child to achieve greater harmony.  He'll also take your questions via email during the show.  Email him your questions to roger@homeworksanity.com and he'll send you a Free PDF of his new book "The Homework Sanity System."

This week's guest is Dr. Kelly Bulkeley, a dream researcher and author of several books about dreams.  His latest, "Children's Dreams: Understanding the Most Memorable Dreams and Nightmares of Childhood" is a fascinating look into the meaning behind children's dreams and what parents can learn about their child's imagination and creativity.  Don't miss this fascinating conversation that could help you better understand your child.  Kelly will also be taking your questions live on the air, so feel free to call in during the show.  

This week's guest is Nikki Knepper, author of the popular blog and Facebook page, "Mom's Who Drink and Swear".  Nikki is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor whose blog became the basis for her first book, “Moms Who Drink and Swear: True Tales of Loving My Kids While Losing My Mind.” Nikki is known for her commitment to using her vast and diverse audience to raise awareness and funds for charitable organizations. Her unique style of writing weaves common sense, healthy psychology, and humor into her

Our listeners have spoken, and we have responded.  This week, The Good-Enough Parenting Show expands to one hour!    To kick off our new and improved format, we'll be talking to Psychotherapist and Certified Myers-Briggs expert, Jessica Butts.  Jessica is passionate about self exploration and helping everyone accomplish great things.  She'll talk about how understanding your family's type can help you connect with your children, your spouse and yourself!  Jessica will also answer yoru questions live and in person on the air.  And, we will also be answering your questions.  So, head over to www.good-enoughparenting.com, and send us your questions via email.  Or listen and call in live during the show.  And thanks to all of you for making The Good-Enough Parenting Show a huge success!  

If you are one of the 15% of families in the U.S. with a special needs child or children, you know all too well the stress and strain and JOY of challenged parenting. Our guest, Adrienne Bashista, is the co-editor of and contributor to the book Easy to Love but Hard to Raise: Real Parents, Challenging Kids, True Stories and she also runs the blog (easytolovebut.com) and Facebook group by the same name. She is also the managing editor of the blog A Mom's View of ADHD (adhdmomma.com) and has written about parenting children with invisible special needs for multiple publications, print and on-line. Along with Penny Williams, she is one of the founders of the Happy Mama Conference and Retreat, a weekend for moms of kids with "invisible" special needs, held in Raleigh, NC.  She is also the director of Families Affected by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, and is a trainer for caregivers of people with FASD.

Back by popular demand, our interview with Dr. Catherine Darley, naturopathic sleep specialist.  Dr. Darley explains why your teen's sleep habits are out of whack, why his behavior is unpredictable and moody.  She also give some great tips on how you can help your teen avoid a lifetime of sleep disorders.  Enjoy this repeat episode!

We all try to be role models to our kids, but today's world is filled with challenges.  How do we teach our kids to be "good"?  This week's guest, Annie Fox, has been educating teens and adults for years.  Her latest book "Teaching Kids To Be Good People" is chock full of personal (very personal) stories, advice and exercises to help you harness those "teachable moments".  This show is a defninite "don't miss"!  

Are you a mom who is juggling more than your hands and heart can handle? Then today's show is right up your alley! We're interviewing Amy Lang and Kim Estes of MamaCon - the cool conference for modern moms, and they're going to give us their "Best Tips" list from information they learned from last year's presenters. They are funny and friendly and bear a resemblance to us, so this will be a whole lotta fun!

Have your teen's sleep habits become a little out of whack?  Does her sleeplessness have her feeling draggy, listless, inattentive?  Are you frustrated with his mood swings,  unpredictable behavior and slipping grades?  Help is on the way!!!!!  Join us and our guest Dr. Catherine Darley, a naturopathic sleep specialist.  Dr. Darley will have some great information to help you understand this shifting sleep patterns and how you can save your teen from a lifetime of sleep disorders.

This week's guest is Crystal Anderson, Founder and CEO of Crystal Clear College Planning.  Crystal helps families navigate the college planning process so students find the right fit from the beginning.  The result:  greater satisfaction for the student, bigger savings for the parents!  Tune in to learn more about how you can be prepared for your teen's college search!

This week we're introducing our "'Bring It On' Mondays" show, where we take live or emailed listener questions on parenting challenges such as Nutrition and eating Sibling rivalry Getting kids to clean their rooms Why don't my rules work?? Homework challenges Manners + Politeness Should I continue to.... (your choice)? Should I start to... (your choice)? and MORE! Give us a call at 1-347-215-7348

This week self-care genius Leslie Irish Evans  joins The Good-Enough Parenting Show.  Leslie believes self-care is a non-negotiable necessity, like air and water.  But how does a busy parent carve out the time, let alone recognize the need?  Leslie will share with us do-able tips and techniques for making the time to become your calmest, most centered, most awesome version of yourself.  Listen in and learn to love yourself!

This week Dr. Susan Hammonds-White helps kick off the month of Love!!!  Dr. Hammonds-White is a Licensed Professional Counselor and and Mental Health Services Provider in Nashville, Tennessee, specializing in individual, couples and family counseling.  She'll share valuable information about what happens to your brain chemistry when you "fall in love" and give us tips for sustaining loving relationships with our spouses and children.

This week, Good-Enough parenting talks with finance guru Stacy Willoughby, author of "What's Yours is Mine: When a Realist Marries an Idealist".  Stacy shares tips and personal insights that will help everyone learn how to maintain a strong relationship without money getting in the way of happiness..  She also has tips on how to teach your kids about finance, something they don't learn in school.  

On this week's show Good-Enough Parenting is joined by Dr. Jane Bluestein, award-winning author, educator and head of Instructional Support Services, Inc. in Albuquerque, New Mexico.  Dr. Bluestein has worked with thousands of parents and educators on the topic of positive adult-child relationships.   Today she talks about teaching tolerance and honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King.  Join us for this inspiring, entertaining and educational conversation.  For more information on Dr. Jane Bluestein, visit www.janebluestein.com.  And, check out www.good-enoughparenting.com to join the Good-Enough Parenting Nation!