Teaching Honesty
About this Podcast Episode On this episode, Angela and Kristin talk with their colleague and special guest, Kelly, about the concepts of lying and honesty. They discuss what lying is, how to reduce opportunities for lying, and ways to promote more honesty among our kids. About the Hosts Angela Nelson, MS, BCBA, and Kristin […]
Effective Communication Between Parents and Kids
About this Podcast Episode On this episode, Angela and Kristin talk about the different approaches to communication in families and why this is an important topic to dedicate time to. They share several tips to facilitate more clear and positive communication between parents and their kids. About the Hosts Angela Nelson, MS, BCBA, and […]
Stress Management for Kids and Teens
About this Podcast Episode On this episode, Angela and Kristin talk about how stress doesn’t just show up in adults but can be felt by kids and teens too. They discuss what stressors are common, what stress looks like at these ages, and ways to manage it at home. About the Hosts Angela Nelson, […]
Navigating Special Education
About this Podcast Episode On this episode, Angela and Kristin are joined by two guests, Jen and Maria, fellow behavior analysts and trained special educators. Jen and Maria discuss some of the most requested themes by parents, such as navigating school and medical assessments, asking for supports and resources in school, the best ways […]
Emotional Intelligence For Kids
About this Podcast Episode On this episode, Angela and Kristin talk about how parents can help their kids build strong emotional intelligence. They will describe the process of social and emotional learning and give tips on using activities to strengthen social and self-awareness, responsible decision-making, relationship building, and self-management. About the Hosts Angela Nelson, […]
Helping Kids Resolve Conflict
About this Podcast Episode On this episode, Angela and Kristin talk about the importance of teaching kids conflict resolution skills. They suggest the prerequisite skills, teaching approaches, and a variety of strategies such as active listening, accepting feedback, taking ownership when you’re wrong, making a sincere apology, finding common ground, among others. About the […]
Helping Kids Make Friends
About this Podcast Episode On this episode, Angela and Kristin invite a guest, Pasha Bahsoun, to join and discuss all things friendships. They break down how to support your child to make new friends, when to jump in vs. hang back at playdates or “hang outs,” how to talk with kids about what makes […]
Preparing for the Holiday Season
About this Podcast Episode On this episode, Angela and Kristin discuss setting realistic expectations for the holidays and making the most out of this exciting (and often hectic) time. They give tips for managing stress, capitalizing on teaching skills, setting boundaries with family, remembering healthy habits, being kind to yourself, and more. About the […]
When Your Sibling Has Support Needs
About this Podcast Episode On this episode, Angela and Kristin invite guests Mary Grace and Rose to join and discuss their experiences being siblings to young people with support needs. They discuss how their experiences have shaped who they are and give advice to parents on how to balance having children with and without medical or […]
Managing Mom Guilt
About this Podcast Episode On this episode, Angela and Kristin discuss a topic that flows below the surface for a lot of moms but isn’t talked about enough- “mom guilt.” They highlight what mom guilt is, where it comes from, and how to manage it. From confronting unrealistic expectations, delegating and asking for help, […]
Flexible Thinking: An Important Life Skill For Our Kids (and Us Too!)
About this Podcast Episode On this episode, Angela and Kristin discuss yet another important skill under the executive functioning umbrella, flexible thinking. They talk about the importance of developing this skill to work with others, keep our cool when it counts, and adapt to new situations- all things that are important now and for […]
How to Talk to Your Kids About Mental Health
About this Podcast Episode On this episode, Angela and Kristin are joined by Dr. Darren Sush, a clinical psychologist and fellow behavior analyst. Darren shares practical tips with parents around broaching the topic of mental health with our kids and teens. He discusses the importance of normalizing these discussions, prioritizing our own mental health, […]
Summer Hacks for Parents
About this Podcast Episode On this episode, Angela and Kristin discuss some tips and tricks to a productive summer. From keeping chores, routines, and academics going to making a summer bucket list and anti-boredom jars, parents can integrate some new ideas to make sure summer stays on track while still proving to be a […]
Juggling Parental Stress: It’s About Awareness
About this Podcast Episode On this episode, Angela and Kristin are joined by Vicki Westra, the founder of Autism Shifts and mother of a young adult woman with autism. Vicki shares her perspective on parenting stress, how to tackle it by being intentional and aware, and the power of harnessing sources of support. Vicki […]
Inclusion: Building a Sense of Belonging
About this Podcast Episode On this episode, Angela and Kristin are joined by two guests to discuss the very important topic that families should be talking about – inclusion. Nicole Kelly is a well-known disability speaker and openly shares her lived experiences as a person with a disability. Danny Jordan shares his journey […]
Goal Setting – Keep it S.M.A.R.T
About this Podcast Episode On this episode, Angela and Kristin discuss the importance of helping kids set achievable goals. They walk parents through how to set SMART goals with their kids, when to talk about goal setting, and remembering who’s goal it really is. They share ideas on how to successfully achieve goals through breaking […]
Let’s Get It Done
About this Podcast Episode On this episode, Angela and Kristin discuss how to teach time management and prioritization skills to kids and teens. They walk parents through ideas such as the Time Detective (i.e., how much time you think it takes you to get ready for school vs. how much time it actually […]
Let’s Get Going
About this Podcast Episode On this episode, Angela and Kristin talk about one of those frustrating parenting scenarios that goes something like this: “Jordan, it’s time to start homework….Jordan, you need to start your homework…Jordan, get going on homework!!” Starting tasks, especially those which are non-preferred, can be hard for kids (and parents […]
Let’s talk teens…
About this Podcast Episode On this episode, Angela and Kristin are joined by 3 parents of tweens and teens to discuss all things pertaining to parenting teens. Angela and Kristin ask their guests questions to gain insight on the joys, wins, and challenges with this age group. About the Hosts Angela Nelson, MS, […]
Resiliency and Growth Mindset: You Got This!
About this Podcast Episode On this episode, Angela and Kristin talk about two hot topics in school and parenting- growth mindset and resiliency. They break down what each concept is and give lots of tips on how to teach these skills to both children and teens. About the Hosts Angela Nelson, MS, BCBA, […]
Going back to school: How do we do this again?
About this Podcast Episode On this episode, Angela is joined again by special guest, Jennifer Wilkens, a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, to talk about the transition back to school. Angela and Jen will dive into how to prepare kids socially, emotionally, and academically for being back on campus with peers and educators again. They will […]
Parenting Siblings: Can’t We Just Get Along?
About this Podcast Episode On this episode, Angela and Kristin talk about siblings. They cover the all-too-common fighting, addressing what contributes to fighting and when – or if – to draw the line. Their practical, easy-to-implement advice is geared toward helping promote good, strong relationships. You’ll hear ideas for listening without taking sides, giving siblings […]
How to Stop Whining: It Starts with Recognition
About this Podcast Episode On this episode, Angela and Kristin discuss the steps to recognize, address and eventually stop whining. They break down behavior strategies you can implement to curb this unwelcome behavior and offer alternatives to support your child in getting their needs met. From implementing warnings to recognizing how your own behavior might […]
Taming Tantrums: Uncovering Why They Happen and Strategies for Change
About this Podcast Episode On this episode, Angela and Kristin discuss the fine art of tantrums, and why your child might be throwing them. They provide expert tips for identifying the cause and age-appropriate strategies for resolutions you can implement at home. About the Hosts Angela Nelson, MS, BCBA, and Jen Wilkens, MA, BCBA, are […]
