Guest Host Kathryn Collins continues the conversation with Jackie Savi-Cannon.

How do we help children build resilience and emotional literacy through mindfulness, yoga, and meditation? These practices can empower the next generation to cope better with life’s challenges. How can shifting our focus to states of peace and well-being can transform classrooms and families alike?

Learn how programs like Generation 1 Kids are equipping teachers, parents, and students with strategies to recognize and nurture emotional health, creating lasting habits that benefit both physical and mental well-being.

Highlights:

💥 Tools and techniques that integrate seamlessly into the school day through the Generation 1 program (from click-and-play video lessons to cross-subject applications, with training and support.

💥 How focusing on the three Cs of compassion, creativity, and collaboration changes classrooms.

💥 The science behind mindfulness and its instant results.

💥 Why relaxation is a state of being—not just an activity.

💥 How the "I" in team can be rebooted through emotional literacy.

💥 Real-world examples of integrating emotional well-being into classrooms and homes.

💥 Practical tips for creating a mindful family culture and fostering emotional awareness.

Jackie Savi-Cannon has specialized in stress management education for over 30 years, providing services to corporations such as CIBC, TD, RBC, BASF, Windsor Regional Hospital, and the City of Windsor.
Key points of this show include:
💥 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑮𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑶𝒏𝒆 𝑲𝒊𝒅𝒔 𝑴𝒊𝒏𝒅𝒇𝒖𝒍𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒎 for elementary school age children which assists in developing emotional literacy and tools to manage their stress as young individuals.
💥 What's the impact of emotional literacy on school culture?
💥 What are the wellness techniques for classrooms that are adapted from corporate, contributing to a calmer classroom environment?
💥 How do we develop emotional vocabulary and self-awareness so children can navigate them rather than getting "stuck"?
💥 Emotional states affect learning readiness including function, focus, and learning.
💥 The importance of proactive support for teachers so they have the tools for students, allowing them to focus on academics while creating a healthier classroom dynamic.

Radhika (aka: Rad) Lakhani Esq., LLM JD, is an expert in human conflict resolution and relationship dynamics. She has thousands of hours of experience as a divorce lawyer, mediator, children’s lawyer, court appointed dispute resolution officer, and educator.  

Key points of our interview include:

💥 Pain Pushes you until vision pulls you

💥 Moving from Bay Street, to private practice and listening to her heart call her for something bigger.

💥 Conscious lawyering

💥 Rad's own awakening following the loss of her son at birth where she faced the greatest Armageddon of her life. What BIG question did she ask and get an answer to after experiencing such a loss?

💥 What are the foundational pillars that help us live an epic life?

💥 When we get quiet, what do we hear? Silence is underrated.

💥 What does it take to make a family thrive for parents and children? The three overarching categories?

💥 Different types of meditation and the impact of Dr. Joe Dispenza on Rad's life. Breaking through the four minute mile to tap into the next level. 💥 Rad shares tools through free resources, 1:1 coaching, group-coaching, and various online education courses.

Renata Chubb is a registered Expressive Arts Therapist and Arts Facilitator, working with groups and individuals, from young children to seniors whose backgrounds include a variety of needs and experiences. Whether you are looking to find your way through a challenging situation (e.g., grief, anxiety, substance abuse, medical conditions, relationship issues) or whether you want to rediscover your joy and aliveness, expressive arts therapy is right for you. She believes in her core that art, sound, movement, words, and play offer great potential for healing and reconnection with self. We need to tap out of. our thinking mind and feel our way through that moment, that experience, that memory. Without a doubt, a space can be made by working with colour, or sounds, tiny movements, our breath, written words.

Key points of our discussion include: 💥 What's the difference between Expressive Arts Therapy and an Art Therapy?

💥 The connection to journaling, drawing, painting, playing acting, dancing ... and diffusing the energy of a emotional tension.

💥 How children express themselves differently and why many are stifled from a young age. What's our role as parents to help embrace the arts, when we ourselves need to be in control?

💥 How we heal ourselves through the arts or identify what's getting in our way. It can be as gentle or as deep as we need it to be.

💥 Using our imagination and visualization and how our bodies/minds respond.

💥 How do our children express themselves in the world? Curiosity, physical, flow through nature, music etc

💥 Convenience Verses Skill... Let's stop correcting and fixing!

Educational technology should play a critical role in fostering both academic achievement and behavioral health. Our children need us more than ever. But has it? Michael Bates has designed a groundbreaking framework to help tech founders understand the challenges faced by our children and youth and their social responsibility to develop products that prioritize student wellness while supporting academic performance. How can these companies separate themselves from competitors and have an impact far beyond their product? wellness while supporting academic performance. How can these companies separate themselves from competitors and have an impact far beyond their product?

💥 Mike's work with Ed Tech developers to shift the focus for well-being to drive student success. ​How can tech foster authentic connections for Gen A and Gen Z, who are the most isolated generations?

💥 We are the face of our brand. What can we give rather than take? ​

💥 Understanding how we use technology effectively for our students from our holistic and wholistic lens. ​

💥 The United States model of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) which include academic and behavioural health. How can national standards drive change within district school boards?

💥 How can tech help educators tailor their teaching strategies to meet the unique needs of each student, including disengagement, lack of focus and behavioural issues?

Haze Schepmyer is a Life-Event Transition Consultant dedicated to helping individuals transition from surviving to thriving through life events. Following the unexpected loss of her dream job in 2019, Haze founded Grow My GRIT to spark powerful conversations about facing life's challenges with resilience.

She emphasizes reframing thoughts to focus on personal strengths and resources during tough times. Haze created the GRIT Growth Guide, a tool that helps people understand, develop, and demonstrate their GRIT both personally and professionally. Her GRIT framework has supported individuals of all ages in finding meaningful ways to thrive through life's transitions.

We delve into the incredible value of GRIT, especially for children and youth. Haze will explore the essential elements of GRIT and why understanding, developing, and demonstrating it is crucial in today's world. Here are six key questions we'll tackle:

💥 What is GRIT and who’s got it?

Discover the essence of GRIT and the characteristics of those who possess it.

💥 Why is it important to know your GRIT?

Reflect on Buddha's wisdom: "All that we are is the result of what we have thought," and learn why self-awareness of your GRIT matters.

💥 Why is it important to grow your GRIT?

Inspired by William James' insight, "Our greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another," understand the significance of nurturing your GRIT.

💥 Why is it important to show your GRIT?

Embrace Eckhart Tolle's belief that "Awareness is the greatest agent for change," and see how demonstrating your GRIT can inspire transformation.

💥 Why is it important to sow your GRIT?

Learn about the impact of modeling and nurturing GRIT as parents, guardians, mentors, role models, teachers, and community members.

💥 What’s the GRIT game?

Uncover the engaging and practical aspects of the GRIT game, a tool to instill resilience and perseverance in the younger generation.

𝑯𝙤𝒘 𝒄𝙖𝒏 𝒂 𝒑𝙚𝒓𝙨𝒐𝙣 𝙬𝒉𝙤 𝙡𝒂𝙘𝒌𝙨 𝙪𝒏𝙙𝒆𝙧𝒔𝙩𝒂𝙣𝒅𝙞𝒏𝙜, 𝒂𝙬𝒂𝙧𝒆𝙣𝒆𝙨𝒔 𝒂𝙣𝒅 𝒔𝙚𝒏𝙨𝒊𝙩𝒊𝙫𝒊𝙩𝒚 𝒎𝙤𝒗𝙚 𝙩𝒐 𝒂 𝒑𝙡𝒂𝙘𝒆 𝒐𝙛 𝙧𝒂𝙙𝒊𝙘𝒂𝙡 𝙚𝒎𝙥𝒂𝙩𝒉𝙮 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙢𝙨𝙚𝙡𝙫𝙚𝙨, 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙣 𝙩𝙚𝙖𝙘𝙝 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙤𝙬𝙣 𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙙𝙧𝙚𝙣 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙨𝙩𝙪𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨? ⁠Bryan Saint-Louis has a goal to empower 1 million people to unlock their potential and pursue their dreams, equipping them with the tools to succeed and take action in today's world.

⁠Bryan⁠, a seasoned youth advocate and motivational speaker, has spent over a decade promoting resilience and leadership across North America. His personal journey through the loss of his daughter and his battle with depression grounds his advocacy in "𝑹𝙖𝒅𝙞𝒄𝙖𝒍 𝑬𝙢𝒑𝙖𝒕𝙝𝒚," a movement that not only fosters societal understanding but also inspires action.

💥 Bryan shares his vulnerability with the tragedy of losing a child and how one student saved his life.

💥 How his early calling towards becoming a pastor and working in a youth juvenile detention centre taught him the importance of meeting children where they are to truly help them.

💥 Why did he drop out after two years into his Master’s Program for Theology and how did this decision lift his relationship with his father?

💥 How do we practice and teach empathy with our own young children? Bryan shares concrete examples.

💥 He discusses major school issues: teacher support, rising student behavior problems, and the need for earlier intervention. He demonstrates practical empathy-building activities like the ‘breathing ball’ exercise with grade 3 students.

Kristi Simons is a woman who broke free from toxic patterns after becoming a mother. She empowers both herself and the teens she now supports. From battling low self-confidence and self-worth to finding a new sense of purpose through motherhood, our guest shares her deeply personal story of growth and resilience.

Through the guidance of a trusted coach, she gained invaluable insights into her own needs and potential, paving the way for a career dedicated to supporting struggling teens. She opened doors to opportunities in online tutoring and holistic coaching. Our guest reveals the power of mind-body-soul alignment in helping teens navigate life's challenges, emphasizing the importance of managing mental health through thought awareness and more.

💥 How becoming a mom sparked a profound shift in perspective, leading her to leave behind a full-time teaching job and embark on a journey of self-discovery.

💥 Tools and strategies for building confidence and self-worth

💥 How setting intentions and creating safe spaces for vulnerability fosters trust and connection with teens, empowering them to overcome obstacles. 💥 What's the Mindful Mountain of self-discovery?

💥With insights from experts like Byron Katie and a toolbox of tailored resources, how do we support children/teens through challenges like self-doubt or test anxiety?

Have you asked yourself, “Where did that come from” after a situation where you over reacted or blew up? Emotional triggers happen to all of us but why? How do we change patterns of behaviour that are harmful to us and others? Angela Legh suffered from the tyrrany of an alcoholic father, entered a toxic marriage and in a time of crisis after a wild fire, listened to the angels whispering in her ear to take her first act of self-love.

I’m thrilled to have Angela as tomorrow’s guest on #takingthehelm!

💥 What is emotional repression and how does it hurt ourselves and others?

💥 How do we feel and express our emotions to heal, without harming others?

💥 When we shift our responsibility through the blame game, we become a victim rather than putting ourselves in control.

💥 How can we combine a high level of nurturing with a high level of boundaries and rules for children?

💥 What does emotional well-being mean?

Angela shares countless resources including her up-coming TV show, blog post, website resources, speaking and writing engagements as well as her book series.

Jim White is an author, coach and founder of the Family Enrichment Academy. He has spent 40 years learning and applying lessons and living his life as a husband, a father to 6 children and a grandfather to 12.

Jim is a seasoned expert in family dynamics and shares his insights while instilling new principles and guides for family growth. Why do we wait for life lessons to become apparent through crisis or when confronted?

💥 What are the challenges parents face in the age of social media? 💥 How do we acknowledge and validate children's feelings while fostering open two-way conversations?

💥 How can we build better habits, transition intentionally during the day, and create love-based connections with your children?

💥 When de we take control as a parent and provide a safe space for our child to regain composure in overwhelming emotional situations?

💥 What if your love language is different than you child's? Learn about the five love languages and how understanding your child's preferences can strengthen your connection.

Jim introduces his course and its three fundamental components while highlighting key insights from his book, "How to Be the Parent Your Teenager Needs You to Be."

When community members come together and unite through volunteerism, the impact can be profound. How can individuals turn their passion for mental health advocacy into a meaningful impact?

Our guest, Dr. Sharon Pyke, shares the personal and professional journey that led her to the volunteer work she does today, focusing on mental health. Key points of our discussion include

💥 What are the benefits when we normalize talking about it?

💥 What are some examples of communities coming together and how do we get past the challenges facing a grassroots movement?

💥 How do we foster collaboration through a shared sense of purpose, while thinking outside of the box to become a catalyst for positive change?

💥 What are some innovative ways to complement the support and services that are already in place through government agencies and non-profit organizations?

Our guest Ann Coleman shares her intimate insights as she turned the challenges of raising a teen struggling with anxiety, depression, and ADHD into a journey of powerful reflections and growth.

If what you are doing is not working and you find yourself in conflict regularly with a child/teen or student, Ann has some specific words of wisdom based on her own experience and research..

Discover the poignant moments that transformed her parent-teen dynamic from a battleground into a haven of understanding and support. Through heartfelt anecdotes and powerful realizations, our guest unveils the tools and strategies that reshaped her approach, fostering emotional well-being and fortifying their mother/son relationship.

💥  What was the final straw that forced Ann to realize that her own approach to parenting was not working?

💥  What changes did she make that kick started a new relationship walking side by side with her son?

💥  What is the first step we need to make and the immediate action can we take today?

💥  What's the four part process for parents and the biggest mistakes we make parenting teens?

Did you know there is a connection between clutter, anxiety and stress? It's not only about our materialistic belongings! Discover the power of decluttering homes, heads, and hearts as we explore the profound impact minimalism can have on the well-being of moms and families with today's guest, Emily McDermott on VoiceAmerica.

If you've struggled to let go of clutter and are looking for a fresh perspective, this episode on #takingthehelm is a must-listen with practical tips for overwhelmed moms to start their decluttering journey.
💥 What are the four things clutter robs from us?
💥 What is the connection between clutter and decision fatigue?
💥 How do the number of decisions we make a day impact our stress and anxiety, and how can we simplify our decisions to improve our well-being? When we do so, how do our children and families benefit?
💥 Where can a busy, overwhelmed mom start her decluttering journey? 
💥 How do we make those tough decisions about things that have a sentimental value but have been in a closet for years?

Emily is also the host of the top 1 % globally ranked podcast Moms Overcoming Overwhelm. She has in-person and virtual decluttering coaching services to help walk you through how to declutter your home step-by-step.

Emily offers a free resource to get us started at the end of our conversation. It's not only about our materialistic belongings!

Theresa Alexander Inman is an experienced and accomplished parent coach with expertise as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and Infant Toddler Developmental Specialist.

Theresa’s passion for making a difference in the lives of children and families shines through in her work and her expertise in behavior analysis and infant-toddler development makes her an invaluable resource for those looking to promote healthy development and improve communication skills in young children.

💥 Discover why early intervention is key and why it's essential to trust your instincts as a parent.

💥 The importance of creating a nurturing environment from birth to three years, where children can develop vital skills, especially in communication. She introduces the CDC developmental milestones and offers actionable recommendations to seamlessly incorporate them into your daily routine. https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/milestones/index.html

💥 Learn about engaging educational tools like the Carrots and Cake app, designed to promote educational and healthy screen time habits. What's the "Wait Until 8th" movement and the significance of limiting technology use.

💥 Explore the subtle cues that can reveal your child's progress and potential challenges. Shared attention, reaching out, and laughter are indicators of linguistic development.

💥 Embrace your child's interests and play styles.

💥 Discover practical strategies for helping children with focus so they can thrive. Understanding their interests and observing their play can be instrumental ... acceptance, patience, and mirroring positive energy.

💥 How well-intentioned assistance can sometimes hinder a child's growth. Learn about the power of allowing children to struggle, problem-solve, and build resiliency.

💥 What's the difference between "helping" and "doing" and encourages parents to empower their children to ask for help or tackle tasks on their own.

💥 Self-care is presented as a selfless act, and techniques like EFT tapping are discussed.

Theresa offers free ebook, insightful articles, engaging TikTok content and her course, "Breakthrough Parenting Solutions."

Get ready for a journey into the magical world of childhood development through nature play with our guest, Jena Ponti Jauchius, a renowned nature play specialist. Jena began her work focusing on creating play spaces for children with Autism which was not done in 2004. It is now the driving force behind her passion for creating spaces and exploring incredible ways our outside environment can support the development of all children inclusively.

We are inherently connected to nature which has a profound impact when we foster this in children.

Jena:

💥 Unravels the fascinating world of seven senses, shedding light on the lesser-known vestibular and proprioceptive systems, and revealing their crucial roles in a child's holistic development.

💥 How can we transform our homes, neighborhoods, and schools into sensory-rich spaces that ignite children's curiosity and imagination, leading them to become environmental stewards from a young age?

💥 Jena's remarkable story of her twins uncovering "rainbow trails" through observation inspires us to encourage mindful exploration in our own lives.

💥 Dive into the world of butterfly and pollinator gardens and learn how these enchanting spaces can nurture children's sense of wonder, foster communication and problem solving skills, while teaching them valuable lessons about our environment.

💥 Jena invites us to join her Facebook Group called, Sensory Rich Nature Play where she shows "before and after" photos of projects that have been done in homes etc.

Jena deepens our appreciation for the great outdoors and empowers us with practical ideas on creating immersive, sensory-rich environments for children everywhere.

Are you an educator who finds yourself triggered by a person, event or action? Self-awareness has a profound impact on the teaching journey when we empower educators to reflect on the "why" behind their triggers. Our past experiences often shape the way we interact with our students. If we uncover the roots, we can respond to our students with greater empathy, patience, and understanding.

💥 Wysteria shares specific experiences that forced her to have an "aha" moment and change her perspective entirely.

💥 We can create safe spaces where students' emotions are not only valued but deeply understood, fostering an atmosphere of trust and growth.

💥 How do we teach and normalize conversations about feelings so they become natural and accepted from K - 12? How do we make this a part of our classroom routine every day so students learn to listen and respond to each other with empathy?

💥 As we build stronger, more compassionate connections with our students, we enrich both their educational experience and our own.

💥What did Mr. Rogers have to teach us?

Are you frustrated daily because you can't connect with a child who is out of control or defiant? Ginny Luther has experienced crises in her life that are unimaginable.

Ginny Luther's tremendous knowledge provides creative solutions to many difficult issues facing schools and families today, giving audiences the tools necessary to succeed. Ginny has brought to life the principles of Dr. Becky Bailey's Conscious Discipline to schools, early childhood centers, parents and in mentorship. Both national and internationally Ginny has mentored those who aspire this transformational journey, to unite in building Conscious Discipline communities. In semi-retirement, she maintains her focus to local communities. She also is co-founder of Bart’s Blue Star Foundation non-profit which supports funding opportunities for people on the front lines with children to receive Conscious Discipline training and coaching. Ginny’s most recent accomplishment is the release her book Blue Star Grit: A Mother’s Journey of Triumph and Tragedy Raising a Defiant Child into an Exceptional Leader on May 2, 2023

💥 Through her own experiences and trauma, she helps us see how we can change our approach.

💥 Our response in any moment has an impact on a child – they will mirror us.

💥 The connection we have with them is the key to discipline and what we do in that moment to show empathy or compassion shows them we are a secure person.

💥 Control comes with a cost to connection. Children will blame themselves or us as parents.

💥 How we talk to ourselves is how we talk to children. It reflects our Inner speech.

💥 How many of us are "shouting" our children and provoking shame and guilt?

💥 Peaceful or conscious parenting comes with consequences. We DO NOT give up our limits. Ginny will help us see how we can be assertive, set boundaries and be kind/firm at the same time with concrete examples.

Faust A. Ruggiero’s professional career spans almost 40 years. He is a published research author, clinical trainer, and a therapist who has worked in settings that have included clinics for deaf children, prisons, nursing homes, substance abuse centers, inpatient facilities, major corporations, both national and international

How can we connect with our children to better understand and be proactive when it comes to their mental health? That adage that what children need most is our time couldn't be a better fit to help us understand what our child is feeling. There is a tremendous correlation between time spent with our child, and your ability to understand what they are thinking and feeling.

💥 Can we try to get away from denial and avoidance behaviors? It can be hard for parents to come to terms with their children's anxiety. No one wants this for their child, and as a result, it can be easy to miss.

💥 If our child is bringing up a complaint, and they are having a difficult time explaining it to us, there may be another problem. We can expand the conversations into other areas of their life to determine if they're hiding anything.

💥 Children don't always express themselves efficiently. This life moves fast, and as a result, anxiety gains momentum quickly.

💥 Is it wise to educate our children, even the younger children, about anxiety, what it feels like, and how to talk about it?

💥 How does validation positively affect our children and how do we respond when we don't agree with their actions or choices?

Julia Recker and Kelsey Timiuk are Child and Youth Care Workers who are offering counselling services through private practice. The centre they work in is one of few currently available in Ontario.

Kelsey has specific trauma training and trauma care from Arizona Trauma Institute. She runs a private practice called Soulful Connections. Through counselling, she believes that focusing on individuals' strengths and providing a safe non-judgemental environment for her clients is essential. Julia Recker is the owner of Helping Hand Counselling, She specialize in individuals up to the age of 28, helping those who cross her path through goal setting, behaviour management, and motivational training. Julia and Kelsey discuss how they work with their clients, the 3 year college program and how they are helping close the gap for affordable and accessible counselling.

💥 What is the role for Child and Youth Care Workers in supporting children, youth and adult mental health needs? 💥 Why do so few students graduating with this qualification consider private practice as an option? 💥 What is Rosie's Mission and how does using vocabulary, talk therapy and books help people cope?

💥 Kelsey and Julia also share how self-regulation as an adult is important to children's well-being as well as resources that are available.

One of Melissa’s gifts is her ability to help people shift worries, fears and challenges into wellness and desired results. learning to shift perspectives and make better choices at any given moment allows them to create better outcomes and more fulfilling experiences, creating pathways for continuous growth, strategic thinking and increased happiness. Everyone wins!!! Our guest shares why she sold a prospering business to take what resulted in a long self-realization sabbatical to becoming an international best-selling author, coach, and course/program creator that has changed thousands of lives.

💥 We all agree that feeding our bodies with wholesome foods in vital for ourselves and our families. Don't our minds require intentional care and nourishment like our physical bodies do?

💥 Taking time to pause is more critical than ever but what does that really mean?

💥 How do our childhood experiences generate the ingrained beliefs, patterns, and fear that hold us back from living our most joyful lives?

💥 What can we do to give our children a head start to avoid being blocked by fear?

💥 We can gain clarity to make intentional choices every day.

💥 When we are in the most challenging times facing stress, anxiety, or self-doubt, what is a thought rescue plan? How can we have it ready to use when we need it most?

Whether you are a new teacher or seeking ways to calm your classroom, this podcast is your guide to fostering well-being and non-reactivity in both teachers and students.

Working as an Educator for 25 years, now on Special Assignment for Student Well-Being, Jodi Nolin continues to be on an incredible and rewarding journey. Jodi is dedicated and committed to the social/emotional and academic growth and development of all students/educators. She is passionate about sharing the benefits of mindfulness practices, well-being, and all things eco-friendly, helping people to be the healthiest and happiest versions of themselves.

💥 Dive deep into the world of mindfulness, sharing personal experiences, practical techniques and insights to help educators cultivate calm and focus within themselves and their students.

💥 From kindergarteners to high school seniors, our aim is to provide valuable tools that can be applied throughout the entire K-12 journey. Our approach is secular and inclusive, ensuring that anyone can benefit. We'll explore how this has transformed educational environments and improved overall well-being.

💥 What's your superpower? Through 40 years of data and research, we'll discuss the compelling evidence behind the effectiveness of mindfulness in reducing stress, enhancing attention, and fostering resilience.

💥 Gain valuable insights and practical strategies to create a calm and focused learning environment from the very start of the new school year.

Dr. Anna Esparham, MD , founder of Health Is PowHer, Is a nationally-recognized physician. The field of pediatrics offers us many evidence-based possibilities to help our children become resilient, self-confident, empathetic, motivated, and able to solve the hurdles life will throw at them. Dr. Anna Esparham works with children and youth who have anxiety, ADHD, are sleep deprivation, have chronic pain, or other challenges.

💥 Our guest shares many of these approaches and walks us through how we can all use the technique of "tapping" to calm ourselves.

💥 Acupuncture or acupressure?

💥 There are many mind/body therapies including self-hypnosis. How can children use this themselves?

💥 If we can activate our parasympathetic systems, it will serve us well in all areas of our being - mind, body, soul and spirit.

💥 The power of breathing, yoga, various forms of meditation, distracting techniques and nutrition.

💥 How does osteopathic medicine relate to emotional regulation and awareness?

When faced with the worst thing that’s ever happened to you, how do you want to show up for yourself — and your family? Sara Olsher is a cancer survivor and also experienced a difficult divorce when her daughter was under 2 years of age. She is the founder of Mighty + Bright, which provides a wealth of information and tools to help overwhelmed parents prioritize mental health for their kids, learning together and incorporating coping skills into day-to-day life.

When parents are dealing with something hard, our kids are too. When we’re trying to survive, how do we help our kids through the worst thing that ever happened to them?

Key questions we discussed:
💥 How can we support each other with empathy in these times?
💥 Little people know when something is wrong. What happens if we don't talk to them about it?
💥 What resources are available and appropriate for children and families to open communication?
💥 If it's a big deal from their perspective, how do we teach problem-solving skills and build resilience?
💥 The power of admitting it when we make mistakes as adults.

Are you feeling stuck in unhelpful patterns? We uncovered so many “hows” yesterday with Margaret Boersma on Taking the Helm with VoiceAmerica. She’s an expert in social and emotional intelligence with over 35 years of experience in education. Margaret’s mission is to bring emotional intelligence to schools, families, and workplaces to enable them to flourish.
While modeling compassion for ourselves and others, we dove into:
💥 Margaret’s parent wellness scale - How can we move to “thriving”?
💥 Games that teach Social Emotional Literacy. I enjoyed being Margaret’s guinea pig to demonstrate one.
💥 How can we support anxious kids?
💥 What are some conflict resolution strategies that work for parents and families?
💥 How to teach empathy to our children.
At the end of the podcast, Margaret offers a FREE ebook called, The Thriving Teacher Technique with directions to a specific set of interactive games with kids practicing social and emotional skills such as taking turns, problem-solving, listening and building resilience.

Whether you’re a new parent, a seasoned caregiver, or simply interested in the world of child development, “Embracing Conscious Parenting” will help you break free from generational patterns, adopt a conscious mindset, and create a harmonious family culture that supports the well-being and flourishing of children
We:
💥 Dive deep into the fascinating developmental model exploring the complexities of childhood and unraveling the concept of egocentrism. We can be held in the egocentric stage as we age because of childhood experiences.
💥 Examine why generational models of parenting are no longer effective and propose a shift towards a conscious family culture. We challenge traditional parenting paradigms, encouraging listeners to question long-standing beliefs and explore new approaches.
💥 Discuss how can we foster healthy emotional and cognitive development, create nurturing environments, and build strong connections with our children.
💥 Share personal experiences, research-based knowledge, and alternative perspectives, guiding you toward a more conscious and connected parenting style.

How awesome it was to have Amber Raymond as my guest "live" on VoiceAmerica - Live Internet Talk Radio. She’s a practicing clinician in social work and owner of Messs Makers.

Amber works with children and youth in a variety of ways. In this episode, she helps us learn ....
💥 how to find ways to get our emotions out and communicate with our children in a positive and transparent way
💥 how do we move ourselves and our families out of the comfort zone we have been living in for three years?
💥 Is a child's emotional age the same as their chronological age? Often it is not. How can we know and how do we respond?
💥 What are the stages of Erikson's model of personality development for children from birth to the end of life?
💥 What is the number one challenge facing today's youth from Amber's perspective in her practice? How can we get our kids in front of it?

We’re bringing hope from the trenches to parents with our guest Danielle Bettmann, the powerhouse parenting coach for parents of strong-willed kids. She’s also the host of the podcast, "Failing Motherhood”. Danielle is a Positive Discipline - certified parent educator with years of experience as a teacher and home visitor with a degree in early childhood development from birth - age 8.

💥Do you have a strong-willed child?
💥 How can you tell?
💥 What are some of the traits?
💥 What is your child trying to tell you? 💥 What strategies and techniques can we adopt as parents?
💥 What do children need today and what are the roots to the development of their well-being?

Our first guest on VoiceAmerica Radio, Annette Ebbinghaus, blew it out of the water. She is a globally sought-after mental fitness resilience coach, master sophrologist, motivational speaker and author. We spoke about parenting and mental health, including

💥 How our environment and experiences from childhood stay with and affect us
💥 How we manage stress in challenging situations
💥 Childhood trauma and what to watch for in our children
💥 The words we use, and how they create our reality
💥 What self-sabotaging traits are formed in our lives that influence our parenting habits

We invite you to bookmark the show. We broadcast live every Wednesday morning at 10 AM EST. You can listen anytime at your own convenience through the link in my bio. Join us as we ride the waves to calmer waters for our children’s and families’ emotional well-being.

It's Children's Mental Health Week! Who better to learn from than our youth?
Ada is 11 years old and from Essex County Ontario. She loves science and sports. She's our guest tomorrow on Taking the Helm!
She uses strategies regularly to help her get through the mixed emotions that come with life at her young age. A calm, kind and articulate young person, Ada shares what she does to get through the pressures that come her way. If only we knew then what we know now!

Ada shares:

💥 How she and her family speak openly about their feelings and the comfort it brings.

💥 What strategies she uses when she gets angry, at home and in the community.

💥 What are kids her age worried most about right now and how is she managing that fear? What’s her plan for using tech in the future?

💥 Empathy changes the way we respond to others.

Emily loves writing songs, making and performing music, and learning new things. She tries to have a positive outlook in life and hopes her songs and actions will make a difference. She sings for charity and to raise awareness about issues she is concerned about in this world.

“Deep breaths can help you calm your mind. If you’re heart is beating really fast it can impact your performance and if you just Take a few deep breaths it can calm your mindset and then you can say to yourself ‘I can do it’ and do different positive messages ... You know that you’ve done your best and you have practiced so if anything goes wrong, that’s ok.”

Emily has some fun sharing:

💥 How does she manage her “big emotions” as a musician and actor at such a young age

💥 Why her songs are so important … Net Zero, Riding for Malawi and Christmas Every Day,

💥 “Teach Me TV”, a program where “kids teach kids”.

💥 How she prepares for her acting auditions and performances, including her monologue about the book, “I Am Malala”.