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March 14, 2022

Episode 38: Slave No More with Paul Henderson

In this episode, DJ talks with author and motivational speaker, Paul Henderson, about overcoming emotions and past experiences associated with difficult beginnings and how we will become better parents when we stop allowing o...

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March 7, 2022

Episode 37: Understanding the Introverted Child with Dr. Michael Alcee

With balanced energy and the right replenishment, introverts can thrive just like anybody else! Are you an extroverted parent raising an introverted child? Tune into this episode to hear our special guest, Dr. Michael Alcee, ...

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Feb. 28, 2022

Episode 36: Finding Joi - An Adoptee's Story with Joi Fisher-Griffith

In this episode, DJ talks with Joi Fisher-Griffith who was adopted at three months old to a wonderful family who she has very close ties to. Growing up as an adopted child taught Joi a lot through constructive conversations w...

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Feb. 21, 2022

Episode 35: Answers for Picky Eaters with Jessica Setnick

In this episode, DJ talks with dietician Jessica Setnick about picky eaters. Do you have picky eaters… only eating the same 5 things? Have the battles over eating ever resulted in tears at your dinner time table? Stop what yo...

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Feb. 14, 2022

Episode 34: Helpful Homework Hacks with Aimee Buckley

In this episode, DJ talks with 25+ year veteran teacher, Aimee Buckley. Aimee shares how she noticed kids and parents needing extra support at the beginning of the Covid shutdowns and started an online tutoring platform for f...

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Feb. 7, 2022

Episode 33: Finding Joy in Parenting with Craig Parks

In this episode, DJ was joined by Craig Parks whose own son is on the autism spectrum and taught him a lot about parenting, patience and love. Craig shares with us specific ways and things that we can do to …

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Jan. 31, 2022

Episode 32: Neo Positivity: Is the Law of Attraction Working in Your …

In this episode, DJ spoke with Neo Positivity about the law of attraction. What is the law of attraction? Neo describes it like this: Have you ever thought of someone, and they ended up contacting you soon after? Think about...

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Jan. 24, 2022

Episode 31: Helping Children Through The Grief Of Losing A Sibling

In this episode, DJ talks with Michele Benyo to discuss how to help your child(ren) cope with the grief of losing their sibling when you are coping with the grief of losing your child. Some try to heal from a …

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Jan. 17, 2022

Episode 30: How Drumming and Reading Go Together with The Maxwells

In this episode, DJ talks with Max & Deanna Maxwell of Movin’ With The Maxwell’s about their “Little Drummer” course developed for young children to learn the basics of drumming while simultaneously gaining skills needed to b...

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Jan. 10, 2022

Episode 29: "FELT" The App That Builds & Restores Relationships with …

Don’t miss this episode! DJ talks with Maayan Malka, a product designer and developer, son and father, about how his own journey to develop a better relationship with his father led to his creation of a conflict resolution ap...

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Jan. 3, 2022

Episode 28: Hilary Ableser: An International Adoption Story

In this episode, DJ talks with Hilary Ableser about her internal struggles of adopting a child and how after lots of research, she and her husband embraced it. From there, it was a long journey but synchronistic at the same …

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Dec. 27, 2021

Episode 27: Setting Attainable Goals with Dr. Christine Li

In this episode, DJ talks with Procrastination Coach, Podcaster and Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Christine Li about setting attainable goals, manipulating your mindset and how failures are our best teachers and a brand new oppo...

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Dec. 20, 2021

Episode 26: Avoiding Those Grown-Up Christmas Meltdowns

Last episode, DJ brought you 10 tips to help your child avoid a Christmas meltdown. In this episode, she’s bringing all you overcommitted, trying-to-exceed-everyone’s-expectations, grown-ups out there some tips to avoid your ...

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Dec. 13, 2021

Episode 25: Avoid Christmas Meltdowns

Tis’ the season for large family gatherings, twinkling lights, music, laughter, presents, an overabundance of food and more. In this episode, DJ shares her top tips on how to consider your child’s individual needs and their r...

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Dec. 6, 2021

Episode 24: Developing Your Child’s Spirit of Giving with Matt Ballard

In this episode DJ talks with Matt Ballard about helping your child develop the spirit of giving instead of receiving and how we can guide our children in departing from the “getting” mentality by helping them look outward an...

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Nov. 29, 2021

Episode 23: Raising A Child With Disabilities, with Mother, Clarissa …

In this episode DJ talks with Clarissa about how to raise 6 children with different needs and desires when one of them has cerebral palsy; her life of frequent doctor and therapy appointments and her hesitance... then accepta...

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Nov. 22, 2021

Episode 22: Family Values vs. Valuing Family

In this episode DJ poses the question and answers it... of how we should go about raising children who not only have strong family values, but who also value family? Tune in for some great tips on teaching our children …

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Nov. 15, 2021

Episode 21: Trinity of Holidays

In this episode DJ is talking about the upcoming Trinity of Holidays - Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Year’s, how they are all connected and how each one can prepare you and your family for the next and enrich your lives… …

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Nov. 8, 2021

Episode 20: Decluttering The Holidays with Renee Fieck

Traditions and rules are being broken in this podcast episode! And everyone is going to be better for it! Tune in to hear how you and your children can have a more substantive and impactful holiday season together by intentio...

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Nov. 1, 2021

Episode 19: How To Build Great Memories As You Travel With Your Child…

From managing tempers and the number of potty breaks taken to regulating screen time and throwing in some quiet time, listening to this episode will give you the perfect recipe to take your next family trip with small childre...

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Oct. 25, 2021

Episode 18: Spooks, Ghosts and Vampires... Oh My!!!

HALLOWEEN is coming! And it is an exciting time of year for our children. In this episode, DJ is breaking down the pros and cons of “All Hallows Eve” and how we can turn this spooky and sugar-filled occasion into …

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Oct. 18, 2021

Episode 17: Potty Training from A to Pee

It's time to Potty Training...or is it? is an exciting time. It's full of anticipation, frustration, excitement and joy. In this episode DJ shares her experiences as the mother of 5 and an early childhood specialist and b...

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Oct. 11, 2021

Episode 16: 4 Reasons Your Children Argue and What You Can Do About It

It is so hard to see your children arguing, picking on one another and even fighting. You want them to love one another and to be friends. Perhaps that happens some of the time or most of the time, but …

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Oct. 4, 2021

Episode 15: How to Manage a Screaming Child Without Screaming Yourself

We have all had those days and nights where it seems our child never stops crying or screaming. You are exhausted, stressed and feeling like if you were a better parent you would be able to make them stop. You …

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