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

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

Summary: Family Confidential: Secrets of Successful Parenting is a biweekly podcast that focuses on 21st century parenting challenges and solutions. Hosted by Annie Fox and produced by Electric Eggplant, Family Confidential brings you practical parenting advice through in-depth conversations with authors, educators and therapists. If you're a parent of a tween or teen, this series is for you. In fact, you can become part of the series by sending in your parenting questions and getting direct answers. These recorded discussions help parents strengthen family connections by providing tips, child-rearing insight and practical tools for guiding your kids through the teen years and beyond. FamilyConfidential.com

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 FCV064 Gender Spectrum, Joel Baum | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:24:40

Gender Spectrum, a San Francisco Bay Area non-profit, has a mission to create gender sensitive and inclusive environments for all children and teens. That means places where kids have permission to be their full selves in terms of gender, without being harassed or discriminated against in any way. Joel Baum, Gender Spectrum's Senior Director of Professional Development &Family Services puts it this way, "In creating spaces for every child to be their true selves, my greatest motivation is that all children grow up in a world in which all genders are valued and respected." Annie talks with Joel about the role of families, educators, youth leaders and institutions in creating that world for all kids. About Joel Baum and Gender Spectrum Joel Baum is Gender Spectrum's Senior Director of Professional Development &Family Services. San Francisco Bay Area-based Gender Spectrum provides consultation, training and events designed to help youth, families, and organizations understand and address the concepts of gender identity and expression. The accessible, practical approach they use is based on research and experience, enabling our clients to gain a deeper understanding of gender all along the spectrum. In addition, Gender Spectrum provides an array of resources and services to address concepts of gender identity/expression, including how societal definitions of gender can be detrimental to any young person who does not fit neatly into these categories. Learn more at http://GenderSpectrum.org Copyright © 2009-2018 Annie Fox and Electric Eggplant. All Rights Reserved.

 FCV064: Gender Spectrum — Guest: Joel Baum | File Type: video/x-m4v | Duration: 00:24:40

Gender Spectrum, a San Francisco Bay Area non-profit, has a mission to create gender sensitive and inclusive environments for all children and teens. That means places where kids have permission to be their full selves in terms of gender, without being harassed or discriminated against in any way. Joel Baum, Gender Spectrum's Senior Director of Professional Development &Family Services puts it this way, "In creating spaces for every child to be their true selves, my greatest motivation is that all children grow up in a world in which all genders are valued and respected." Annie talks with Joel about the role of families, educators, youth leaders and institutions in creating that world for all kids. About Joel Baum and Gender Spectrum Joel Baum is Gender Spectrum's Senior Director of Professional Development &Family Services. San Francisco Bay Area-based Gender Spectrum provides consultation, training and events designed to help youth, families, and organizations understand and address the concepts of gender identity and expression. The accessible, practical approach they use is based on research and experience, enabling our clients to gain a deeper understanding of gender all along the spectrum. In addition, Gender Spectrum provides an array of resources and services to address concepts of gender identity/expression, including how societal definitions of gender can be detrimental to any young person who does not fit neatly into these categories. Learn more at http://GenderSpectrum.org Copyright © 2009-2018 Annie Fox and Electric Eggplant. All Rights Reserved.

 FCV063 Parents, Kids, Social Media, Deborah Owen | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:19:11

More than 80 percent of tweens and teens are frequent social media users and that number hasn't yet peaked. Through their constant plugged-in time they immerse themselves in pop culture and in the nuances of what their peers think and feel about everything. While our kids are often much more savvy about the latest apps, they are woefully ignorant of the ramifications of their online behavior. Deborah Owen says the most important thing parents can drive home to kids is the fact that "everything they put out there is available for everyone to see. Even if they (kids) think it's not. We tell kids that but they still don't get it!" Annie talks with Debbie about the role of parents in guiding kids in the Digital Age. About Deborah C. Owen (@DeborahCOwen) Deborah C. Owen is a former public school educator and parenting expert/coach. As the school librarian at several high schools, a middle school, and an elementary school, she saw many kids who were hurting, confused, angry, and unmotivated. She made it her mission in the library to create new kinds of projects that would inspire teenagers, that would be relevant to their daily issues, and that would instill the love of learning in their hearts and minds. Deborah is the founder of http://YouCanRaiseGreatKids.com and the author of Social Media Fascination: Embracing Social Media to Build Community, Trust, and Rapport. Learn more at http://YouCanRaiseGreatKids.com Copyright © 2009-2018 Annie Fox and Electric Eggplant. All Rights Reserved.

 FCV063: Parents, Kids, Social Media — Guest: Deborah Owen | File Type: video/x-m4v | Duration: 00:19:11

More than 80 percent of tweens and teens are frequent social media users and that number hasn't yet peaked. Through their constant plugged-in time they immerse themselves in pop culture and in the nuances of what their peers think and feel about everything. While our kids are often much more savvy about the latest apps, they are woefully ignorant of the ramifications of their online behavior. Deborah Owen says the most important thing parents can drive home to kids is the fact that "everything they put out there is available for everyone to see. Even if they (kids) think it's not. We tell kids that but they still don't get it!" Annie talks with Debbie about the role of parents in guiding kids in the Digital Age. About Deborah C. Owen (@DeborahCOwen) Deborah C. Owen is a former public school educator and parenting expert/coach. As the school librarian at several high schools, a middle school, and an elementary school, she saw many kids who were hurting, confused, angry, and unmotivated. She made it her mission in the library to create new kinds of projects that would inspire teenagers, that would be relevant to their daily issues, and that would instill the love of learning in their hearts and minds. Deborah is the founder of http://YouCanRaiseGreatKids.com and the author of Social Media Fascination: Embracing Social Media to Build Community, Trust, and Rapport. Learn more at http://YouCanRaiseGreatKids.com Copyright © 2009-2018 Annie Fox and Electric Eggplant. All Rights Reserved.

 FCV062 Life Inside Out, Maggie Baird | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:15:49

It's not easy being a teen. Being the parent of one is no walk in the park either. Actor/singer/songwriter Maggie Baird puts it this way, "You're so involved in your little kids' lives. You feel so needed. And then they get to be teenagers. They really really need you, but they don't display it in the same way. They don't necessarily want you to be quite as present, and you find yourself at a loss. How do you be this present parent without going out of your mind?" Annie talks with Maggie about her new film, "Life Inside Out," in which she co-stars with her son, songwriter, Finneas O'Connell. Life Inside Out is an honest and beautifully textured mother-son story, based on Maggie's family. Watch the film trailer. About Maggie Baird (@MaggieBMusic) Maggie Baird began her theatrical career in NYC performing on and Off Broadway and in theatres around the country. After moving to Los Angeles she became a company member of The Groundlings where she wrote and performed for many years, while working extensively in Television and Film on such productions as The X-Files, Chicago Hope, Six Feet Under, Manic, and countless others. She is also known for her work as a voice over artist both as a looper and in commercials, animation, and video games, most prominently as Samara in the Mass Effect series. As a singer/songwriter, she has released two CD's and performs her original music in clubs around Los Angeles. She is the co-writer and star of the feature film, "Life Inside Out." Learn more at http://LifeInsideOutTheMovie.com Copyright © 2009-2018 Annie Fox and Electric Eggplant. All Rights Reserved.

 FCV062: Life Inside Out — Guest: Maggie Baird | File Type: video/x-m4v | Duration: 00:15:49

It's not easy being a teen. Being the parent of one is no walk in the park either. Actor/singer/songwriter Maggie Baird puts it this way, "You're so involved in your little kids' lives. You feel so needed. And then they get to be teenagers. They really really need you, but they don't display it in the same way. They don't necessarily want you to be quite as present, and you find yourself at a loss. How do you be this present parent without going out of your mind?" Annie talks with Maggie about her new film, "Life Inside Out," in which she co-stars with her son, songwriter, Finneas O'Connell. Life Inside Out is an honest and beautifully textured mother-son story, based on Maggie's family. Watch the film trailer. About Maggie Baird (@MaggieBMusic) Maggie Baird began her theatrical career in NYC performing on and Off Broadway and in theatres around the country. After moving to Los Angeles she became a company member of The Groundlings where she wrote and performed for many years, while working extensively in Television and Film on such productions as The X-Files, Chicago Hope, Six Feet Under, Manic, and countless others. She is also known for her work as a voice over artist both as a looper and in commercials, animation, and video games, most prominently as Samara in the Mass Effect series. As a singer/songwriter, she has released two CD's and performs her original music in clubs around Los Angeles. She is the co-writer and star of the feature film, "Life Inside Out." Learn more at http://LifeInsideOutTheMovie.com Copyright © 2009-2018 Annie Fox and Electric Eggplant. All Rights Reserved.

 FCV061 Birds and Bees and Kids, Amy Lang | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:18:37

Amy Lang was a sexuality educator throughout her 20's and 30's, who "loved talking to people about sex." But when her four-year-old son made a comment about his penis, she froze. She was so surprised at how uncomfortable she was that she had a eureka moment. "I'm going to have to figure out how to help other parents, and myself, talk to their kids about sexuality." Annie talks with Amy about where that parental discomfort comes from and how we can get past it to empower our kids with the information they need to feel good about themselves and make good choices. About Amy Lang (@birdsandbees) Amy Lang, M.Ed., is a sexuality educator who teaches parents of all beliefs how to have easy, open, and effective conversations with our kids about sexuality, love, and relationships. She founded BirdsAndBeesAndKids.com in 2005. Through that site she's helped thousands of parents "kick-ass when it comes to the sex talks." She's also helped hundreds of professionals who work with children to keep the kids in their care safer from sexual abuse through keynotes and trainings about sexual behavior and development. Learn more at http://BirdsAndBeesAndKids.com Copyright © 2009-2018 Annie Fox and Electric Eggplant. All Rights Reserved.

 FCV061: Birds and Bees and Kids — Guest: Amy Lang | File Type: video/x-m4v | Duration: 00:18:37

Amy Lang was a sexuality educator throughout her 20's and 30's, who "loved talking to people about sex." But when her four-year-old son made a comment about his penis, she froze. She was so surprised at how uncomfortable she was that she had a eureka moment. "I'm going to have to figure out how to help other parents, and myself, talk to their kids about sexuality." Annie talks with Amy about where that parental discomfort comes from and how we can get past it to empower our kids with the information they need to feel good about themselves and make good choices. About Amy Lang (@birdsandbees) Amy Lang, M.Ed., is a sexuality educator who teaches parents of all beliefs how to have easy, open, and effective conversations with our kids about sexuality, love, and relationships. She founded BirdsAndBeesAndKids.com in 2005. Through that site she's helped thousands of parents "kick-ass when it comes to the sex talks." She's also helped hundreds of professionals who work with children to keep the kids in their care safer from sexual abuse through keynotes and trainings about sexual behavior and development. Learn more at http://BirdsAndBeesAndKids.com Copyright © 2009-2018 Annie Fox and Electric Eggplant. All Rights Reserved.

 FCV060 Great Apps for Kids, Jinny Gudmundsen | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:20:25

When developers first started creating apps for kids, the focus was primarily on math and language arts skills. But now the new hot area for app development is social and emotional learning (SEL). According to USA Today Kid-Tech columnist Jinny Gudmundsen, "As the app world has grown and seasoned a bit, we now are finding app developers tackling all sorts of interesting questions, and it's amazing what you can expose children to (through apps)." Annie talks with Jinny about the best kids' apps for teaching social and emotional skill-building. Jinny Gudmundsen's recommended Social and Emotional Learning apps mentioned in this podcast: "Make Me Smile" by Apptation Inc. "Daniel Tiger's Grr-ific Feelings" by PBS Kids "My Beastly ABC's" by the Duncan Studio "Even Monsters Are" Shy by Busy Bee Studios "Middle School Confidential 1: Be Confident in Who You Are" by Electric Eggplant "Middle School Confidential 2: Real Friends vs the Other Kind" by Electric Eggplant "Middle School Confidential 3: What's Up With My Family?" by Electric Eggplant "Loose Strands" by Darned Socks Production About Jinny Gudmundsen (@TechwKids) Jinny Gudmundsen is the Kid-Tech columnist for USA Today. She's also the Editor of Tech with Kids, where she publishes reviews and Best Picks recommendation lists of children's apps, video games, websites, and tech toys. The site's mission is to help parents, grandparents, and teachers find the best tech to use with their kids. Learn more at http://TechWithKids.com Copyright © 2009-2018 Annie Fox and Electric Eggplant. All Rights Reserved.

 FCV060: Great Apps for Kids — Guest: Jinny Gudmundsen | File Type: video/x-m4v | Duration: 00:20:25

When developers first started creating apps for kids, the focus was primarily on math and language arts skills. But now the new hot area for app development is social and emotional learning (SEL). According to USA Today Kid-Tech columnist Jinny Gudmundsen, "As the app world has grown and seasoned a bit, we now are finding app developers tackling all sorts of interesting questions, and it's amazing what you can expose children to (through apps)." Annie talks with Jinny about the best kids' apps for teaching social and emotional skill-building. Jinny Gudmundsen's recommended Social and Emotional Learning apps mentioned in this podcast: "Make Me Smile" by Apptation Inc. "Daniel Tiger's Grr-ific Feelings" by PBS Kids "My Beastly ABC's" by the Duncan Studio "Even Monsters Are" Shy by Busy Bee Studios "Middle School Confidential 1: Be Confident in Who You Are" by Electric Eggplant "Middle School Confidential 2: Real Friends vs the Other Kind" by Electric Eggplant "Middle School Confidential 3: What's Up With My Family?" by Electric Eggplant "Loose Strands" by Darned Socks Production About Jinny Gudmundsen (@TechwKids) Jinny Gudmundsen is the Kid-Tech columnist for USA Today. She's also the Editor of Tech with Kids, where she publishes reviews and Best Picks recommendation lists of children's apps, video games, websites, and tech toys. The site's mission is to help parents, grandparents, and teachers find the best tech to use with their kids. Learn more at http://TechWithKids.com Copyright © 2009-2018 Annie Fox and Electric Eggplant. All Rights Reserved.

 FCV059 Parenting LGBT Youth, Susan Berland | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:19:30

For LGBT youth, one of the hardest things may be coming out to parents. After all, a parents' reaction to the fact that one's child is gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender can have a profound impact on that child. Susan Berland, certified parenting coach and mom of an LGBT son says, "Over the years, I've spoken with many LGBT people who never resolved the issue with their parents or their parents never resolved feelings. I've seen the impact this rejection has on these adult children long-term. Many have dealt with substance abuse, some have never really had successful relationships." Annie talks with Susan about providing parents with the support and acceptance they need to love and accept their LGBT children of any age. About Susan Berland (@SusanBerland) Parenting Coach Susan Berland is fiercely committed to guiding parents of gay youth back to a loving, accepting relationship when they are struggling to accept their child as gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender. Trained as a Certified Professional Coach by The Coaches Training Institute, Susan's mission and commitment is to provide the support and tools to bring your family back together. Learn more at http://SusanHopeBerland.com Copyright © 2009-2018 Annie Fox and Electric Eggplant. All Rights Reserved.

 FCV059: Parenting LGBT Youth — Guest: Susan Berland | File Type: video/x-m4v | Duration: 00:19:30

For LGBT youth, one of the hardest things may be coming out to parents. After all, a parents' reaction to the fact that one's child is gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender can have a profound impact on that child. Susan Berland, certified parenting coach and mom of an LGBT son says, "Over the years, I've spoken with many LGBT people who never resolved the issue with their parents or their parents never resolved feelings. I've seen the impact this rejection has on these adult children long-term. Many have dealt with substance abuse, some have never really had successful relationships." Annie talks with Susan about providing parents with the support and acceptance they need to love and accept their LGBT children of any age. About Susan Berland (@SusanBerland) Parenting Coach Susan Berland is fiercely committed to guiding parents of gay youth back to a loving, accepting relationship when they are struggling to accept their child as gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender. Trained as a Certified Professional Coach by The Coaches Training Institute, Susan's mission and commitment is to provide the support and tools to bring your family back together. Learn more at http://SusanHopeBerland.com Copyright © 2009-2018 Annie Fox and Electric Eggplant. All Rights Reserved.

 FCV058: Parenting Tweens — Guest: Amy Ambrozich | File Type: video/x-m4v | Duration: 00:18:09

The tween years are transitional years for kids and parents. Amy Ambrozich, parent educator, defines this period as the shift between the elementary school years ("typically smooth and easy going") to middle school where kids feel like everything is changing, including their place in social groups. A parent's role is changing, too. "They're trying on new skin and now we're parenting a young adult with training wheels. Consistency is the key to getting through these years," says Amy, who counsels parents of tweens in her private practice. Annie talks with Amy about riding the emotional roller coaster together with your child so that kids and parents can transition more smoothly. About Amy Ambrozich (@AmyAmbrozich) Amy Ambrozich, has been a parent educator since 2007. Her background includes a B.A. in clinical and child psychology from Purdue University and an M.A. in School Psychology. Amy founded Dare to Parent, LLC to support parents by providing workshops and consultations that give them the needed strategies to reduce stress and improve the parent-child relationship. Learn more at http://DareToParent.com and on Amy's Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/Daretoparent. Copyright © 2009-2018 Annie Fox and Electric Eggplant. All Rights Reserved.

 FCV058 Parenting Tweens, Amy Ambrozich | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:18:09

The tween years are transitional years for kids and parents. Amy Ambrozich, parent educator, defines this period as the shift between the elementary school years ("typically smooth and easy going") to middle school where kids feel like everything is changing, including their place in social groups. A parent's role is changing, too. "They're trying on new skin and now we're parenting a young adult with training wheels. Consistency is the key to getting through these years," says Amy, who counsels parents of tweens in her private practice. Annie talks with Amy about riding the emotional roller coaster together with your child so that kids and parents can transition more smoothly. About Amy Ambrozich (@AmyAmbrozich) Amy Ambrozich, has been a parent educator since 2007. Her background includes a B.A. in clinical and child psychology from Purdue University and an M.A. in School Psychology. Amy founded Dare to Parent, LLC to support parents by providing workshops and consultations that give them the needed strategies to reduce stress and improve the parent-child relationship. Learn more at http://DareToParent.com and on Amy's Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/Daretoparent. Copyright © 2009-2018 Annie Fox and Electric Eggplant. All Rights Reserved.

 FCV057 Becoming a Happy Family, Susan Smith Kuczmarski | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:18:24

A new definition of family is: a constantly changing, evolving group of people who we feel close to. These folks may or may not be relatives. During the teenage years, changes in family dynamics can challenge the closeness of families. Annie talks with Dr. Susan Smith Kuczmarski about the "soul" of the family (the "stickiness, the glue that holds the family together), the essential role of the Family Caretaker (the "champion of the soul of the family"), and how all of this can help us become a happier family as our children race toward the teen years and beyond. About Susan Smith Kuczmarski (@sskuczmarski) Susan Smith Kuczmarski, Ed.D. has the pulse on today's families. Trained as a cultural anthropologist, she has extensively researched how children learn social skills and how teens become leaders. During the course of a career that spans more than three decades, Susan has taught at eight universities, worked in three nonprofit educational organizations, including the United Nations, and co-founded an innovation consulting firm, Kuczmarski Innovation, in Chicago. Her books include: "Becoming A Happy Family: Pathways to the Family Soul" and "The Sacred Flight of the Teenager: A Parent's Guide to Stepping Back and Letting Go". Learn more at http://SacredFlight.com Copyright © 2009-2018 Annie Fox and Electric Eggplant. All Rights Reserved.

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