Maribeth continues her conversation with Los Angeles Times writer Paul Thornton and brings Ed Ternan into their conversation about educating children on the danger of fentanyl. Following the death of Melanie Ramos, Paul and his wife had the drugs and alcohol talk with their children much earlier than they had anticipated. Maribeth advised putting this talk into the context of consent - the idea that you have control over what you put into your body. Both Paul and Maribeth knew this was part of a...
Oct 13, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Season 4Ep. 46
School refusal is a term used to describe the signs of anxiety a school-aged child has and his or her refusal to go to school. It’s common in children from preschool to high school and is a topic Maribeth Henry, M.A. LMFT is covering with many families right now. In this episode, she addresses what to do if your child refuses to go to school, from talking with them about what they are feeling, to pre-loading the week ahead, and exploring what is happening from when a child leaves for school to t...
Sep 23, 2022•29 min•Season 4Ep. 45
"This is a story of a child who learned how to regulate herself because her parent took the time to change how she parented her child," Maribeth Henry, M.A. LMFT explains in her introduction. In this episode, Maribeth talks to Margarita, and her daughter, Samantha, about their journey over the past 15 years of working with her. Like any parent, Margarita sometimes struggled to find the patience to help her daughter. Margarita explains how she learned to help her daughter regulate and understand ...
Sep 08, 2022•1 hr 46 min•Season 4Ep. 44
The start of a new school year can be both exciting and anxiety-producing for children of all ages. In this episode, Maribeth Henry, M.A. LMFT, encourages parents to prepare their children for the school year ahead now. Pre-loading children's brains - talking to them about what they'll need to do to get ready for school each morning, what the drop-off plan will be, what to expect at school, and any fears they have - will help prepare children for what is coming and help them manage their discomf...
Aug 11, 2022•24 min
We need to understand that educators are people too. So how have all of the challenges of the past two years affected them? In this episode, Maribeth Henry, M.A. LMFT talks to six educators from various backgrounds and parts of the U.S. about what it's like to be in the classroom today. This conversation is a chance to hear from educators about how parents can give them the support they need. The conversation spans parent-teacher communication, helping kids build resilience, the roles parents, s...
Aug 04, 2022•1 hr 38 min•Season 3Ep. 42
"What is a growth mindset, and how can you cultivate it in your kids?" These questions recently came across Maribeth Henry's desk, and she was happy to answer them. A growth mindset is not a new concept, but looking at it through the lens of the experience the families she works with have had over the past two years has provided Maribeth with a fresh perspective on it. In this episode, Maribeth explains how to help children develop it and how parents can also model it.
Jul 28, 2022•25 min•Season 3Ep. 41
Maribeth Henry, M.A. LMFT talks to the Jarvis family about their youngest daughter's separation anxiety. She reviews the techniques the family is practicing and explains the one piece of managing their daughter's separation anxiety that is missing.
Jul 14, 2022•49 min•Season 3Ep. 40
In the second part of the Youth Drug Trends episode, Maribeth Henry, M.A. LMFT, and Christian Lar and Elton Ferrero of Insight Treatment Centers answer parents' questions following their presentation. Part 1 of this episode included an overview for parents on current youth drug trends, the warning signs, available resources, and how to intervene. The webinar, including visuals shared, is available on YouTube .
Jul 08, 2022•37 min•Season 3Ep. 39
Maribeth Henry, M.A. LMFT has always encouraged a summer theme she calls "What do you want to learn this summer?" As we head into the heart of the summer, she is sharing the conversation she often has with parents about how to create structure in the summer.
Jul 01, 2022•12 min
Maribeth Henry, M.A. LMFT host of the Everyday Parenting Podcast partnered with Insight Treatment Programs to help educate families on drugs and substance abuse. California Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor Elton Ferrero joins her to help parents recognize current youth drug trends and the impact they are having on today's youth, warning signs, resources, and how to intervene. Watch the Webinar on YouTube
Jun 29, 2022•37 min•Season 3Ep. 38
Summer camp bullying is a topic that's lighting up Maribeth's inbox and text messages. Summer is supposed to be fun and carefree and a time to try new things. To help children feel safe doing that, she has shared 5 tips for dealing with bullies at camp.
Jun 23, 2022•13 min
In Part 2 of our conversation with Ronnie and Jennifer, Maribeth talks to Ronnie about the decision he made for himself and its implications for him as an artist, husband, and father.
Jun 16, 2022•45 min•Season 3Ep. 37
Maribeth talks to Ronnie and Jennifer about their experience raising a small child through the pandemic. Ronnie shares his childhood story, which serves as a reminder that we are all continually growing and as we are growing, we are unfolding. Through his story, we are reminded that we need to let our children unfold. There will be struggles and hard times and our job as parents is to give them hope.
Jun 09, 2022•45 min•Season 3Ep. 36
Maribeth talks to Sara, who has worked with Maribeth since 2018 to find the right schools and solutions for her son. They have come a long way from struggles and switching schools to finding his way to kindergarten thanks to the persistence of his parents and support from Maribeth.
Aug 17, 2021•38 min
Jessica Keleshian, a dog trainer, joins Maribeth as they discuss how to integrate dogs with your family and the parallels between having a dog and raising children.
Jul 18, 2021•42 min•Ep. 34
Anne grew up with a narcissistic mom which became clear when becoming a parent herself.
Jun 22, 2021•26 min
Maribeth speaks with Sydney who shares what it was like growing up with a narcissistic father and how it has affected her life and her relationships.
Jun 01, 2021•31 min
COVID-19 will inevitably shape a different holiday season for all of our families this year. Maribeth discusses how to navigate and discuss a very different holiday season this year with your kids and family.
Nov 26, 2020•16 min
Three close friends share about their experiences with miscarriage and their feelings of loss and healing.
Sep 14, 2020•50 min•Season 3Ep. 31
Maribeth talks to Eric who lost his wife and is struggling to connect with his 11-year-old son who lost his mother. Eric has gone to great lengths to deal with his and his son’s grief and be present as a father, but he still feels that there is a barrier between him and his son.
Sep 02, 2020•44 min•Season 3Ep. 30
Dr. Jennifer Lee-Dick joins Maribeth to talk to Julie who has worked through and is working through understanding her son, his struggles, and his strengths.
Aug 17, 2020•39 min•Season 3Ep. 17
Maribeth hosted a special virtual meeting with guest speakers who are already homeschooling to provide insight and advice for those who are considering homeschooling either temporarily because of COVID-19, or long term.
Aug 03, 2020•57 min•Season 3Ep. 28
*Note: This was recorded before California mandated that most Counties must open as all distance learning. Maribeth hosted a special virtual meeting with parents to wrestle with the options schools and districts are facing and how families can manage these options once the school year returns. Will school return as fully distanced, with a hybrid model, or fully in person? What does this mean for your family and how you will manage your child’s education and day-to-day schedules? Guidance on crea...
Jul 20, 2020•55 min•Season 3Ep. 27
Potty training was going well, until it wasn't. Maribeth answers a question from our Facebook Group from Susan whose son was potty training well until started to become hysterical at bath time.
Jul 06, 2020•33 min•Season 3Ep. 26
Maribeth answers a question from our Facebook group regarding anxiety her child is experiencing due to the COVID-19 crisis. Are anyone else’s kids having difficulty sleeping due to anxiety over this pandemic? My 11 year old has been coming into my room in the middle of the night in tears- the past few nights because she can’t sleep, because she is scared. I hug her, let her cry, and try to assure her that we are doing what we can to stay safe and healthy, etc. but what else should I be doing to ...
Apr 06, 2020•16 min
Some tips to manage the daily school you now run out of your home due to COVID-19 school closures and reasons to give yourself a break.
Mar 29, 2020•10 min
Schools are closing all over the world to prevent the spread of Coronavirus/COVID-19. This leaves many of us parents with the dilemma of what to do with our kids at home under social distancing rules for the next several weeks and beyond. Maribeth has advice and tips to keep you and your kids sane as you all hunker down at home together. Also, make sure you check out Maribeth's Preschool Activities You Can Do At Home During COVID-19 School Closures if you have preschool-age children....
Mar 14, 2020•15 min
Your kids probably don't live in a vacuum, so they've heard about COVID-19 or the Coronavirus. They are hearing about it at school from friends, teachers, the news, and from you. Maribeth gives you some actionable tips on how to manage their fears while also staying safe.
Mar 06, 2020•11 min
In our Season 2 finale, Sarah returns to the mom group frustrated after a long car ride with bickering children. She has questions about how to help her husband, who was an only child, understand the fighting, and questions about how to prevent it or deal with it in the first place.
Sep 02, 2019•24 min•Season 2Ep. 25
Claire returns to update Maribeth on her daughter Liv. Claire was very worried about what appeared to be Liv’s habit of picking at and pulling out her own hair. Claire is feeling disconnected from her daughter, “we operate on different wavelengths.” Maribeth offers some advice to change Claire’s communication from verbal to physical. Claire is also asking for affirmation as her son has befriended a boy who comes from a troubled home. This episode brought to you by Jabberdogs...
Aug 19, 2019•27 min•Season 2Ep. 24
