Human beings are not designed to be excellent at everything. -Sara Kuljis Show notes at https://sunshine-parenting.com/2019/03/ep-77/ In Episode 77, I’m chatting with my friend, Sara Kuljis, as we continue our series Encouragements for Parents. You can listen to our previous episode, Ep. 75: Begin with the (Parenting) End in Mind here. Big Ideas Human beings… The post Ep. 77: Comparison is the Thief of (Parenting) Joy appeared first on Sunshine Parenting ....
Mar 08, 2019•28 min
One of the things that parents need to recognize is, just like with their school, it needs to be a partnership, and not every day is going to be great. – Audrey Today’s podcast, Episode 76, was recorded live at the American Camp Association National Conference, in Nashville, Tennessee on February 18, 2019. The panel… The post Ep. 76: Partnering with Your Child’s Camp Director appeared first on Sunshine Parenting ....
Mar 01, 2019•18 min
In Episode 75, I'm starting a new parenting series with my friend, Sara Kuljis. We're tentatively titling our series "Encouragements for Parents." In this first episode, we talk about reframing how we view success for our children and the concept of "beginning with the end in mind." Big Ideas: There are many different paths to success. It's important to be clear about your end goal and about what success looks like for you and your family. What success looks like for you will probably not match ...
Feb 22, 2019•41 min
Why do parents send their kids to summer camp? Is your kid going to camp this summer? Congratulations! You’re giving them an experience that may have many life-long, positive benefits. You are giving them the opportunity to grow and develop skills and character traits that are often hard to develop in the comforts of home.… The post Ep. 74: Why Summer Camp? appeared first on Sunshine Parenting ....
Feb 15, 2019•21 min
That was my aim in writing the book- was both to offer reassurance, and then practical strategies for managing the stress and anxiety that will, invariably, come up. -Lisa Damour In episode 73, I'm chatting with Lisa Damour, Ph.D., the New York Times best-selling author of Untangled- Guiding Teenage Girls Through the Seven Transitions Into Adulthood . In this episode, we talk about Under Pressure- Confronting The Epidemic of Stress and Anxiety in Girls . Lisa is a clinical psychologist, in priva...
Feb 08, 2019•42 min
In this episode, I am talking with Brett Grayson, author of What Could Go Wrong?: My Mostly Comedic Journey Through Marriage, Parenting, and Depression . Grayson takes on many of the tough issues faced by parents during the first few years of family life with a great deal of humor and vulnerability. We discuss what led him to write his book, start his blog and how he has enlarged the discussion by sharing from a dad's point of view. Grayson is a father of two young children and resides in New Je...
Feb 01, 2019•22 min
" The neuroscience is saying that when kids miss these developmental milestones, their brains aren't as interconnected as they would have been had they been actively participating in a wide variety of activities. They need a full sensory upbringing, not doing too much of any one thing ." -Jenifer Joy Madden In Episode 71, I'm chatting with Jenifer Joy Madden about the latest research on brain development and ways we can help our children grow healthy and "durable" brains. Jenifer Joy Madden is a...
Jan 25, 2019•34 min
"It is not about creating some outcome for the kids. It's just about us coming together to figure out what values are really important to us, what type of adult we would like to launch, and how we can help them to get to that place." Amy Carney In Episode 70, I'm chatting with Amy Carney , author of Parent on Purpose: A Courageous Approach to Raising Children in a Complicated World . In the course of raising triplets and another daughter just one year younger, Amy found herself simply "surviving...
Jan 18, 2019•29 min
In Episode 69, I'm chatting with Karen Lock Kolp of the We Turned Out Okay website and podcast . We talked for the first time back in Episode 38: We Turned Out Okay with Karen Lock Kolp. Karen is an early childhood development expert and parent coach. On her website and podcast, Karen helps worried and hovering parents by bringing reassuring, helpful advice and conversations. Her new book, 10 Secrets Happy Parents Know: How to Stop the Chaos, Bring Out Your Child's Good Behavior, and Truly Enjoy...
Jan 11, 2019•34 min
Learn how to be your own Life Coach by understanding what’s working in your life – and what’s not – and become consistently proactive about making positive changes. As you become the Expert of You, you’ll gain clarity over your bigger picture dreams, and have ongoing support for making them happen. Kelly Pietrangeli In Episode 67, I’m talking… The post Ep. 67: Working Together to Find a Happier Life Balance – Project “We” with Kelly Pietrangeli appeared first on Sunshine Parenting ....
Dec 14, 2018•32 min
It is really important to shine the light on actual bullying behavior when it is toxic, relentless and cruel. But if we mistake things that are rude, joking or even mean and over-label them as bullying, then we are going to stop paying attention to bullying just as fast as it came into the spotlight.… The post Ep. 66: Is it Rude, Is it Mean, or Is it Bullying? with Signe Whitson appeared first on Sunshine Parenting ....
Dec 07, 2018•32 min
Kids need time in adolescence to answer the questions: Who am I? Where do I belong? Am I normal? They need reflective spaces, quiet time, time for daydreaming, time to listen to music on the couch, not having anywhere to be. We need to protect this time for our kids. Mary Hofstedt, Challenge Success … The post Ep. 65: Raising Engaged, Happy Kids with Mary Hofstedt appeared first on Sunshine Parenting ....
Nov 30, 2018•32 min
I think when you’re talking about your kids coming home for a longer period of time, whether it is for Christmas or summer, setting that expectation up is really important because otherwise, you get frustrated with them on the couch and we don’t always use our best parenting skills when we are frustrated. Maria Horner… The post Ep. 64: Home for the Holidays: Preparing for Your College Kid to Come Home appeared first on Sunshine Parenting ....
Nov 16, 2018•35 min
When the (campers) get home, parents and teachers, without knowing who’s been to camp, can always tell. Their whole attitude changes. They have more confidence. Phil Lilienthal In Episode 62, I’m chatting with Phil Lilienthal of Global Camps Africa. We talk about his early Peace Corps experience in Ethiopia, forming Camp Langano, spending the next… The post Ep. 62: Creating Change Around the World Through the Power of Camp with Phil Lilienthal appeared first on Sunshine Parenting ....
Nov 09, 2018•37 min
Creativity is not (just) writing songs or painting a picture. It is figuring out what to do when you have a situation, which is not learned in structured play where adults tell kids what to do. They need informal, intentional free play. Andy Pritikin In Episode 60, I’m chatting with Andy Pritikin, camp owner-operator… The post Ep. 60: The Importance of Outdoor, Child-Directed Free Play with Andy Pritikin appeared first on Sunshine Parenting ....
Oct 26, 2018•36 min
“We need to prepare our kids for a future world that is changing. The economy is changing so fast and the corporate ladder is dissolving. We need to get out of our kids’ way and allow them to try new things, figure out what they like and don’t like. Let them fail and learn in… The post Ep. 59: 5 Ways to Help Kids Thrive During Their School Years and Beyond with Pam Roy appeared first on Sunshine Parenting ....
Oct 19, 2018•39 min
At Authentic Teacher we are dedicated to helping students learn using culturally relevant lessons, best teaching practices and state of the art technology to help parents and teachers provide the best education possible in the 21st century! Jackie Beyer Episode 58 features Authentic Teacher website and podcast founder Jackie Marie Beyer. Jackie is an experienced educator… The post Ep. 58: Authentic Teaching with Jackie Beyer appeared first on Sunshine Parenting ....
Oct 12, 2018•22 min
“The strong bond of friendship is not always a balanced equation; friendship is not always about giving and taking in equal shares. Instead, friendship is grounded in a feeling that you know exactly who will be there for you when you need something, no matter what or when.” Simon Sinek Our adult friendships are really… The post Ep. 57: The Importance of Adult Friendships with Sara Kuljis appeared first on Sunshine Parenting ....
Oct 05, 2018•28 min
In Episode 55, I'm chatting with Anne Driscoll, owner of Branches Books & Gifts in Oakhurst, California. We talk all things books, including: Reading Levels Getting the parent and the child on the same when choosing books. Getting the right books in the hands of each child. The pros and cons of the reading level system. Asking for teacher input when choosing a book. "Let the child read what they want to read" - Anne Driscoll Why some children at high levels are embarrassed. AR (Accelerated R...
Sep 21, 2018•36 min
"Chores give children a sense of purpose and accomplishment." -Dr. Jim Sears In Episode 51, I'm chatting with my long-time friend and camp colleague, Dr. Jim Sears. I've known him as Camp Doctor "Bones" for the past 14 years, but he is better known by his patients at his family's pediatric practice as "Dr. Jim." Dr. Jim spent several years as a co-host on the Dr. Phil hit spin-off series called, The Doctors, a nationally syndicated hour-long daily talk show that is informative and entertaining! ...
Aug 24, 2018•36 min
In Episode 50, I chat with K.J. Dell'Antonia, author of How to be a Happier Parent: Raising a Family, Having a Life, and Loving (Almost) Every Minute . From KJ's website: I believe each of us is responsible for our own happiness. I believe happier parents are better parents and better people. I believe family should be a source of joy and refuge, not another stressor in a busy life. I believe we can be happy even when things aren’t great. We can raise our families, live our lives, and love (almo...
Aug 17, 2018•28 min
In Episode 49, I'm chatting with Michelle Kinder, Executive Director of the Momentous Institute in Dallas, Texas. Michelle has worked in the field of children's mental health for more than 20 years and is a Licensed Professional Counselor. She graduated from Baylor University with a Bachelor’s degree in Theatre Arts and the University of Texas with a Master’s degree in Educational Psychology. Michelle is a fellow of the OpEd Project and has articles featured in TIME, Washington Post, Dallas Morn...
Aug 10, 2018•27 min
Something I always talk about is the parent child relationship. It is so important, especially at this age. Reid Broudy Reid Broudy is a rising senior who attends Wildwood School in Los Angeles. Reid has been coming to Gold Arrow Camp since 2014 and recently completed the Junior Counselor program. His camp nickname is REX. Some of Reid’s extracurricular activities include serving as student body president, running his own club called Teens Make a Change, and being on the Common Sense Media Teen ...
Aug 03, 2018•34 min
For this episode of the Podcast, I talked with five 17-year-old Junior Counselors who've been going to camp for a long time: Will (10th year); Jackson (7th year); Caroline (7th year); Blake (6th year); and Quinn (3rd year). Below are some quotes from our talk. How have you changed or grown because of your time at camp? Will: "When I'm at camp, I realize that being yourself is the best thing to be." "The best friends to have are people that accept you for who you are." "Camp has made me a kinder ...
Jul 27, 2018•19 min
In Episode 46, I chat with Tom Rosenberg, CEO of the American Camp Association about summer camp, accreditation, and #CampKindnessDay. Big Ideas #CampKindnessDay Partnering with Kindness Evolution to promote #CampKindnessDay. Empathy and kindness need to be taught Practicing Kindness at Home The Importance of Story Telling Tom: "Camp is a place where we put those phones aside, we leave them home, literally - 91% of ACA camps do not allow technology to enter their campers' life while they are at ...
Jul 20, 2018•25 min
It’s much more than getting you into college. It’s more about asking questions that we don’t ask kids early enough and if we did, it might help them navigate some of the tough parts of being a teen or tween in the US today. -Ana Homayoun In Episode 45, I talk with Ana Homayoun, a nationally recognized counselor and consultant specializing in strategies for junior high and high school students. I invited Ana on the podcast because I found her book Social Media Wellness: Helping Tweens and Teens T...
Jul 13, 2018•26 min
So many times as parents we get caught in our ego about what level my kid should be or how good they are, what team they're on, and 'if they're on this team, it must mean I'm a good parent.' It has nothing to do with your parenting skills! -Kirsten Jones In this episode of the podcast, I'm talking with Kirsten Jones , co-host (with Susie Walton) of the #RaisingAthletes Podcast . Kirsten is a former college and professional volleyball player. In addition to providing life coaching to athletes and...
Jul 06, 2018•26 min
In Episode 43, I talk with Jessica Lahey, author of the New York Times bestselling book, The Gift of Failure: How the Best Parents Learn to Let Go So Their Children Can Succeed . Jessica is a teacher, writer, and mom. She writes about education, parenting, and child welfare for The Atlantic, and Vermont Public Radio. She is a member of the Amazon Studios Thought Leader Board and wrote the educational curriculum for Amazon Kids’ The Stinky and Dirty Show . Jessica earned a B.A. in Comparative Lit...
Jun 29, 2018•36 min
"Don't use the power of your voice, use your feet" -Maria Horner In Episode 42, Maria Horner is back with the final installment of her Jedi Mom Tricks. This is Part 3, the final installment of our series! Listen here if you missed Jedi Mom Tricks (Part 1) and (Part 2) ! These Jedi Mom Tricks are important lessons Maria has learned as a parent and as a summer camp director for the past three decades. She passes these tricks along to her summer staff each year during counselor training at Catalina...
Jun 22, 2018•32 min
Part of helping kids learn to deal with discomfort is learning how to be uncomfortable ourselves. -Christine Carter, Ph.D. In Episode 41, I'm talking with my friend and favorite happiness guru, Christine Carter , Ph.D. I have been a fan of Christine's research, writing, and speaking since 2011, when I recruited her to start doing staff trainings at my camp. Christine was my first podcast guest back in Episode 1 and has been instrumental in helping me stay up-to-date on the research about trends ...
Jun 15, 2018•41 min
