Fostering A Love Of Reading
Deana and Kira share some of the ways they fostered a love of reading in their kids including how to get more reluctant readers engaged, the power of modelling, and ways to make reading a daily joy. Do you have questions for us? Consider becoming a…
Kids and Appearance
Deana and Kira talk about beauty, appearance and how to navigate our children’s need to explore who they are through how they look. They also discuss ways to help children separate their self-esteem from their appearance and build a sense of…
Beyond Race-Conscious Parenting with Luis Versalles of Courageous Conversation
Kira and Deana speak with Luis Versalles from Courageous Conversation to talk about the ways that parents can go beyond race conscious parenting to make a difference at the systemic level – particularly in our schools. More on Courageous…
Kids and Positive Reinforcement
Kira and Deana talk about the power of catching our kids being their amazing selves and positively reinforcing their behavior. They share ways to honor kids when they get it “right” as well as ways to honor what makes them unique and special just…
Who’s The Boss?
Deana and Kira share ways to be the parent without being a tyrant and the positive impact this can have on your relationship with your child. They also give tools and tips for re-balancing your home if things are out of whack. Do you have questions…
Mental Health Series Part 4 | Kids and Self-Harm with Erica Whitfield, MACP, LMHC, BC-TMH
In their final episode of the Mental Health Series, Kira and Deana speak with Erica Whitfield, MACP, LMHC, BC-TMH about self-harm and NSSI (Non-Suicidal Self-Injury). Erica shares the difference between suicidal acts, suicidal ideation and NSSI as…
Mental Health Series Part 3 | Kids and Depression with Elizabeth Vu, LICSW
In their third week of the Mental Health Series, Kira and Deana speak with Elizabeth Vu, LICSW about kids and depression. Elizabeth shares the difference between general sadness and clinical depression as well as ways that parents can spot the need…
Mental Health Series Part 2 | Kids and Body Image with Amy Crow, Psy.D
In the second of their four-part Mental Health Series, Deana and Kira chat with psychologist Amy Crow about kids and body image. Amy shares the different types of body image disorders (including eating disorders and Body Dysmorphia or BDD), what can…
Mental Health Series Part 1 | Kids and Anxiety with Buffy Curtin, LMHCA
In the first of their four-part Mental Health Series, Deana and Kira chat with LMHCA Buffy Curtin about kids and anxiety. Buffy shares how to spot anxiety, what every parent should look for if they seek outside help, and most importantly how parents…
Spin Cycle – Telling Vs. Tattling
Deana and Kira answer a listener question about teaching our kids the difference between telling and tattling. How do we raise upstanders without raising tattletales? Do you have questions for us? Consider becoming a member of the FFP Family and get…