In Episode 93, I interview Dr. Alicia La Hoz, a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Founder, and Executive Director of Family Bridges . Dr. La Hoz works with the Latino community in the Chicagoland area, where she leads her team in developing and coordinating Family Bridges comprehensive marriage and relationship programs. Away from the office, she spends her time with her two inquisitive children and devoted husband, exploring nature, visiting museums, and building lego-masterpieces. We talk about ...
Jun 21, 2019•25 min
In Episode 92, I'm chatting with educator and parent coach, Helaina Altabef, founder of Tame the Teen . We talk about building up the attributes parents need to form strong, caring relationships with teens. BIG IDEAS There is a lot of disconnection between parents and their kids. It is possible for parents to learn how to communicate effectively and connect with their teens. Our current society has become increasingly isolated, and it is sending a collective message of fear to parents. Some pare...
Jun 14, 2019•28 min
In Episode 90, I’m being interviewed by my friend Anne Driscoll at her bookstore, Branches Books and Gifts, where we celebrated my book launch. We talk about the inspiration behind Happy Campers- Nine Summer Camp Secrets for Raising Kids Who Become Thriving Adults and I share some of the book’s insights and resources for parents.… The post Ep. 90: Happy Campers Book – Interview at Branches Books & Gifts appeared first on Sunshine Parenting ....
May 31, 2019•34 min
“Give yourself the gift of listening to a boy and don’t be put off by boys that seem like they don’t want your gift, they can’t help themselves. They will want it sooner or later.” Michael Reichert, Ph.D. In this podcast episode, I interview Michael C. Reichert, Ph.D., founding director of the Center for the… The post Ep. 89: The Power of Connection to Build Good Men with Michael Reichert, Ph.D. appeared first on Sunshine Parenting ....
May 24, 2019•38 min
In this episode of the podcast, I interview Tommy Feldman, the founder and director of Camp Granite Lake in Colorado. We discuss protecting children from abuse, not only at camp but any time they are with a caregiver. This podcast episode has two parts: helping parents know what questions to ask child care providers, and… The post Ep. 88: Preventing Abuse with Tommy Feldman appeared first on Sunshine Parenting ....
May 17, 2019•40 min
In today’s podcast, Episode 86, I continue my conversation with my friend Sara Kuljis about sibling rivalry. We talk about the 5 steps to conflict resolution and the essential skills that our kids need for positive and healthy relationships with their siblings. BIG IDEAS It seems that kids have their first conflicts with siblings, so… The post Ep. 86: Conflict Resolution Skills for Siblings (and Everyone Else!) appeared first on Sunshine Parenting ....
May 03, 2019•33 min
Gold Arrow Camp “This year our [camp] theme is “Filling Buckets,” which I’m pretty excited about. It comes from a great children book. But the gist of it is that we all have this invisible bucket and we all have the power to fill each other’s buckets or empty each other’s buckets. And you fill… The post Happy Campers: Gold Arrow Camp (Huntington Lake, CA) appeared first on Sunshine Parenting ....
May 01, 2019•35 min
Wilderness Adventures “We want all of our students walking away with a sense of accomplishment. Not only from the trail, but from making new friends, from taking on new challenges, from doing things their laundry by themselves.” (Tom Holland) Tom and Catherine Holland Video of the Wilderness Adventures interview with Tom Holland Wilderness Adventures Wilderness… The post Happy Campers: Wilderness Adventures (U.S. & Abroad) appeared first on Sunshine Parenting ....
Apr 30, 2019•35 min
Kennolyn Camps “We do have a philosophical belief that kids actually, and humans in general, have good friend making skills. What they need is coaching and practice.” (Andrew Townsend) Andrew Townsend (right) Video of the Kennolyn Camps interview with Andrew Townsend Kennolyn Camps Kennolyn Camps “We do have a philosophical belief that kids actually, and… The post Happy Campers: Kennolyn Camps (Santa Cruz, CA) appeared first on Sunshine Parenting ....
Apr 29, 2019•44 min
AstroCamp “Our mission is making a difference in the lives of children through discovery.” (Diana Huff) Video of the AstroCamp interview with Diana Huff AstroCamp AstroCamp “Our mission is making a difference in the lives of children through discovery.” (Diana Huff) Video of the AstroCamp interview with Diana Huff AstroCamp The post Happy Campers: AstroCamp (Idyllwild, CA) appeared first on Sunshine Parenting ....
Apr 25, 2019•34 min
Camp Granite Lake “Our mission, our goal, is to be intrinsic to someone’s lifelong growth through their connections with nature and each other.” (Tommy Feldman) Tommy Feldman & Family Video of the Camp Granite Lake interview with Tommy Feldman Camp Granite Lake Camp Granite Lake Snowy Day Snowy day at camp! Take a look as… The post Happy Campers: Camp Granite Lake (Golden, CO) appeared first on Sunshine Parenting ....
Apr 24, 2019•40 min
Skylake Yosemite Camp “I was a camper for ten years, I was on staff for a lot of years, so my roots are summer camp.” (Adrienne Portnoy-Durgin) Adrienne Portnoy-Durgin Video of the Skylake Yosemite Camp interview with Adrienne Portnoy-Durgin Skylake Yosemite Camp Skylake Yosemite Camp “I was a camper for ten years, I was on… The post Happy Campers: Skylake Yosemite Camp (Bass Lake, CA) appeared first on Sunshine Parenting ....
Apr 23, 2019•39 min
Camp Deerhorn “Every Sunday we have a ‘words of wisdom.’ It’s non-denominational, it’s just a very short talk that one of our counselors gives about something that is meaningful in their life.” (Amy Broadbridge) Amy Broadbridge & Family Video of the Camp Deerhorn interview with Amy Broadbridge Camp Deerhorn Camp Deerhorn “Every Sunday we have… The post Happy Campers: Camp Deerhorn (Rhinelander, WI) appeared first on Sunshine Parenting ....
Apr 22, 2019•56 min
The Book of Mistakes: 9 Secrets to Creating a Successful Future, Skip Pritchard In this episode, I interviewed Skip Prichard for my podcast, and I’m feeling so inspired! The Book of Mistakes would be an awesome audiobook to listen to with your teenage kids or read-aloud book for camp! The Book of Mistakes: 9 Secrets… The post Ep. 84: The Book of Mistakes with Skip Prichard appeared first on Sunshine Parenting ....
Apr 19, 2019•30 min
Yosemite Sierra Summer Camp “We built in a culture to where there’s many times during the day for a staff member to affirm a camper. And not for just what they look like, and not even for their achievements, but to go to a deeper level to where they are really affirming their character and… The post Happy Campers: Yosemite Sierra Summer Camp (Bass Lake, CA) appeared first on Sunshine Parenting ....
Apr 18, 2019•39 min
Catalina Island Camps “We really talk with our kids and with our counselors–even more so during training–about encouraging kids to make their own decisions.” (Maria Horner) Maria & Tom Horner Video of the Catalina Island Camps interview with Maria Horner Catalina Island Camps Catalina Island Camps “We really talk with our kids and with our… The post Happy Campers: Catalina Island Camps (Howlands Landing, CA) appeared first on Sunshine Parenting ....
Apr 17, 2019•54 min
Colvig Silver Camps “Processing is a big part of camp. You have to process everything for it to really settle in and within our time frame–four weeks–you really have time to do this.” (Clay Colvig) Clay Colvig Video of the Colvig Silver Camps interview with Clay Colvig Colvig Silver Camps Colvig Silver Camps “Processing is… The post Happy Campers: Colvig Silver Camps (Durango, CO) appeared first on Sunshine Parenting ....
Apr 16, 2019•40 min
Tom Sawyer Camps “We are so fortunate we hear wonderful things from our parents. And one of them is the fact that kids got to take safe risks with caring adults.” (Sarah Horner Fish) Sarah Horner Fish Video of the Tom Sawyer Camps interview with Sarah Horner Fish Tom Sawyer Camps Tom Sawyer Camps “We… The post Happy Campers: Tom Sawyer Camps (Altadena, CA) appeared first on Sunshine Parenting ....
Apr 15, 2019•48 min
In Episode 83, I’m chatting with parent educator Sloan Walsh. Sloan wrote an excellent post for me last spring on Raising Girls. Sloan, a previous elementary teacher and literacy specialist, has been teaching Parent Education at La Canada Presbyterian Church since 2001. She has worked with parents of children of all ages and has led… The post Ep. 83: Raising Boys with Sloan Walsh appeared first on Sunshine Parenting ....
Apr 12, 2019•34 min
Jefunira Camp “I still wake up every morning, really grateful that this is what I get to do. I love everything about working in the camping world.” (Jeff Gamble) Jeff Gamble Video of the Jefunira Camp interview with Jeff Gamble About Jefunira Jefunira Camp “I still wake up every morning, really grateful that this is… The post Happy Campers: Jefunira Camp (Stanford, CA) appeared first on Sunshine Parenting ....
Apr 11, 2019•43 min
Walton’s Grizzly Lodge Summer Camp “Our kids are all there [at camp] with different needs…and we really need to meet them right where they are.” (Julie Walton) Julie Walton Video of the Walton’s Grizzly Lodge interview with Julie Walton A Day At Walton’s Walton’s Grizzly Lodge Summer Camp “Our kids are all there [at camp]… The post Happy Campers: Walton’s Grizzly Lodge (Portola, CA) appeared first on Sunshine Parenting ....
Apr 10, 2019•39 min
Cheley Colorado Camps “They [Campers] are always building this really magical community because they are all striving to be the best person they can be.” (Brooke Cheley-Klebe) Brooke Cheley-Klebe & husband Kurt Video of the Cheley Colorado Camps interview with Brooke Cheley-Klebe The Cheley Experience Cheley Colorado Camps “They [Campers] are always building this really… The post Happy Campers: Cheley Colorado Camps (Estes Park, CO) appeared first on Sunshine Parenting ....
Apr 09, 2019•43 min
Bar 717 Ranch “So we take the middle high school and younger kids in separate groups and talk about: WHAT IS COMMUNITY? How are we going to live here? This is our home for these two weeks we are together. We talk about what that looks like, it terms of how we treat people.” (Gretchen… The post Happy Campers: Bar 717 Ranch (Hayfork, CA) appeared first on Sunshine Parenting ....
Apr 08, 2019•36 min
In Episode 82, I'm chatting with my friend Sara Kuljis, the owner and director of Yosemite Sierra Summer Camp and Emerald Cove Day Camp . Sara is a 20-year veteran camp director and parenting trainer who has great insights and ideas about parenting and counseling kids. We're starting a new series, about sibling conflict and sibling rivalry, and today we're talking about how to manage the conflict that naturally occurs between siblings. Listener Questions "I’m a mom of 2 kids, an almost 13-year-o...
Apr 05, 2019•40 min
Camp Champions is located in Marble Falls, Texas, and is a camp for boys and girls from kindergarten through 12th grade. Sessions range from one through six weeks. This Happy Campers Interview is with Camp Owner/Director Susie Baskin. Video: Happy Campers Interview with Susie Baskin, Owner/Director of Camp Champions Camp Champions – A Summer… The post Happy Campers: Camp Champions (Marble Falls, TX) appeared first on Sunshine Parenting ....
Apr 04, 2019•39 min
Carmel Valley Tennis Camp is located in Carmel Valley, California and is camp for boys and girls ages 10-18. Sessions are one or two weeks. This Happy Campers Interview is with Susan Reeder and Steve Proulx, the owners and directors of Carmel Valley Tennis Camp. Video of the interview Carmel Valley Tennis Camp is… The post Happy Campers: Carmel Valley Tennis Camp (CA) appeared first on Sunshine Parenting ....
Apr 03, 2019•44 min
Camp Chippewa for Boys is located in Cass Lake, Minnesota and is camp for boys ages 8 – 17. Sessions are four or eight weeks. This Happy Campers Interview is with Camp Directors Mike and Mary Endres, who have a long history with Camp Chippewa. Video of the Camp Chippewa interview with Mike &… The post Happy Campers: Camp Chippewa for Boys (Cass Lake, MN) appeared first on Sunshine Parenting ....
Apr 02, 2019•38 min
“My great passion around camp is to get more kids there, because I really believe that every kid should go to summer camp.” In Episode 81, Travis Allison and I discuss the power of one person to make a huge impact on a child’s life, not only at summer camp but also in the home.… The post Ep. 81: The Power of One with Travis Allison appeared first on Sunshine Parenting .
Mar 29, 2019•26 min
In Episode 80, I’m chatting with Maureen Healy, author of The Emotionally Healthy Child: Helping Children Calm, Center, and Make Smarter Choices We talk about embracing the discomfort of handling challenging emotions and raising emotionally healthy and happy kids. BIG IDEAS It’s okay to be uncomfortable with a feeling. We need to learn how to… The post Ep. 80: The Emotionally Healthy Child with Maureen Healy appeared first on Sunshine Parenting ....
Mar 22, 2019•28 min
In Episode 78, I'm chatting with Jessica Joelle Alexander, author of The Danish Way of Parenting . We talk about how the Danes raise happy kids who become happy adults. Big Ideas Denmark is one of the happiest countries in the world. Danish people are happy because of the way they're raising their children. Happy children become happy adults. Free play is really important for children. The Danish way is simple and common sense. It's really important for students to have a feeling of belonging an...
Mar 15, 2019•34 min•Ep. 78
