Today we talk about “The Talk.” Yup, THAT talk. And we’re joined by Katie Malinski – a licensed child and family therapist who runs workshops around the country for moms and dads on this very important topic in every child’s development. In truth, the “Talk” is actually a series of [...]
We are joined by Nancy Gregerson, Director, Lindamood-Bell, Learning Center of Washington DC. Lindamood-Bell provides tutoring to students in a variety of subjects. We will explore how such tutoring centers can enhance the achievement levels of students who are different learners. And we will also discuss what these learning centers do that is effective [...]
Father and celebrated clown Bello Nock discusses his boyhood growing up as a touring circus/theatre daredevil, finding work/life balance when your whole family is part of your business, and strategies for watching your children do dangerous (and not so dangerous) stunts. He also discusses his daredevil circus/clown show Bello Mania at the New Victory Theatre in [...]
I have some good news and some bad news. Good news: there have been signs of progress in Eitan's sleep training. Last week, on consecutive nights, he slept straight through until 4:30 and 5:15. Bad news: he woke up three times during each of the following two nights.1 Good news: [...]
We live in a digitally enhanced world. There is no denying that fact. As parents, we are tasked with facing yet another hurdle in raising our children - technology which will play a pivotal role in their lives. Knowing this, we must learn how to integrate it and moderate it [...]
Happy spring! Ummm, not quite. Big episode this month, bursting with new music from Dog on Fleas, Mil’s Trills f/ Amelia Robinson, Django Jones (Girlyman’s kindie side project), Jazzy Ash and more. The Golden Age of Family Music all up in your ears. Enjoy.
I never had someone I wanted to be like when I was growing up. I never emulated anyone famous or thought about being someone different. Of course, like most children, I had favorite sports figures and action heroes. I loved Don Mattingly, the best Yankees first baseman to ever [...]
The other night while driving home with my boys we got into a great discussion on what it takes to be a leader. As a parent you want to constantly tell your kids that anything is possible as long as you work hard for it and believe in [...]
Father and Go the F*#! to Sleep Author Adam Mansbach talks to us about his children’s book for adults and why it has struck such a chord. We also talk about his other works of literary fiction and the path that led him to his life as a writer and artist. Whit Honea drops in again [...]
Although there was an amazing display of skating taking place on the ice surface right in front of me, I couldn't take my eyes off my little girl, standing there in her princess outfit, her eyes all aglow as she waved goodbye to Mickey, Minnie and the rest of the [...]
