A show with parenting advice from professionals, featuring shared and individual experiences for parents the world over.
Latest episodes
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20 min
Episode #34- Denise Schonwald (Parenting Tips from a Licensed Mental Health Counselor)
Joining Ashley on the podcast is Denise Schonwald, a Licensed Mental Health counselor. Denise gives some insight and parenting tips on her most common issues she sees with children…
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36 min
Episode #33 - Human Trafficking Awareness - Keeping our Kids Safe, with Hilda Arreola
Today's guest is Hilda Arreola, a prevention coordinator at Selah Freedom. Selah Freedom is a faith-based nonprofit anti-human trafficking organization, based in Florida and the Mi…
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40 min
Spanish Episode #3 - “Ser madre soltera en estos tiempos: desafíos y soluciones”
La madre soltera demuestra día a día un gran coraje al sacar adelante la casa y la educación de sus hijos por ella misma. Demuestra en cada acto que lucha por ofrecer a sus hijos u…
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47 min
Spanish Episode #2 - Crecer en el mundo Digital: como el internet afecta al bienestar y la seguridad de los ni…
La tecnología crece día con día y a pasos agigantados, lo que antes era un lujo para algunos, hoy son accesorios de uso cotidiano para la mayoría. El uso de las nuevas tecnologías…
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22 min
Episode #32 - Keelia McCaffrey (Tips from a Librarian on Building Your Child's Literacy Skills)
Today's episode Keelia has worked in libraries for over 15 years. She is currently the Youth Librarian at the Palmetto Library, and moved here to FL from Virginia. With our focus t…
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25 min
Spanish Episode #1- Escuchen y aprendan sobre el mundo mágico que tiene la lectura y la escritura para nuestro…
En el mes de septiembre se celebra el mes Nacional de la Alfabetización, y es por eso que este pódcast tiene el propósito que nuestro padres y madres puedan ayudar a sus niños a co…
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22 min
Episode #31 - Ashley Tabachnick (Building Your Child's Early Literacy Skills at Home)
Today on the podcast, Ashley is joined by...another Ashley! Ashley Tabachnick is a Parenting Educator here at Parenting Matters. She has a background in education and is full of re…
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22 min
Episode #30 - Katie Becker (Executive Director) - Tips for Sending Your Kids Back to School)
Today on the podcast, I am thrilled to introduce you to the new Executive Director of Parenting Matters, Katie Becker. Katie comes with an impressive background working in Non-Prof…
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34 min
Episode #29 - A Parent's Guide to Health, Wellness, and Early Literacy with the Early Learning Coalition of Ma…
Today on the podcast, Ashley is joined by Rachel and Kelly from the Early Learning Coalition of Manatee County. This episode is filled with local resources provided by the ELC as w…
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21 min
Episode #28 - Joe Herr (Father's Day Special)
In today's episode, we wanted to do something special for Father's Day to honor the important roles dads and other male adult role models play in children's lives. We are so gratef…
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22 min
Episode #27 - Ashley and Bridget (How to Beat the Summer Slide)
Today I'm joined by our very own Marketing and Development Director, Bridget Harry. Bridget and I are both moms, and we both love researching as well as finding parenting technique…
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34 min
Episode #26 - Jackie Hester (Shame)
On today’s episode of the podcast, Ashley is joined by Jackie Hester, a Parenting Educator at Parenting Matters, to talk about the topic of shame and how it relates to parenting. M…
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12 min
Episode #25 - Ashley Williams, our new podcast host
I've had the privilege of hosting the Parenting Matters Podcast for about a year now, but it is time for a new perspective. Luckily, Ashley Williams, our Parenting Matters Administ…
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14 min
Episode #24 - Gloria Tate (Talking to kids in a pandemic world)
Joining Steve again on the podcast is Gloria Tate, to discuss talking to your children in a pandemic world. Gloria is a therapist with the Parenting Matters' Chosen Families progra…
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21 min
Episode #23 - Kelly Benford (Boredom)
Joining me again this week is Parenting Matters’ Program Director Kelly Benford to talk about boredom in children as we approach Summer Break. For many parents, everyday responsibi…
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24 min
Episode #22 - Lori Stephens (Executive Functioning)
Joining Steve on the podcast is Lori Stephens, a School Success Coach and Educational Advocate. She is here to give us an overview of executive functioning as it relates to childre…
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29 min
Episode #21 - Katrina Bellemare
With a small gap in our schedule, we're re-airing the first full episode of the Parenting Matters Podcast, with Katrina Bellemare, Executive Director of Parenting Matters. There is…
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23 min
Episode #20 - Chris Williams (Social Media Awareness)
Joining me on this week's episode of the podcast is Chris Williams, the owner of a digital agency, and Vice President of the Parenting Matters’ Board of Directors. Chris is an expe…
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25 min
Episode #19 - Katrina and Kelly (Being a Step-Parent)
Joining me this week are two guests, Katrina Bellemare and Kelly Benford, to discuss their experiences in step parenting. When becoming a blended family, Katrina and Kelly share ho…
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21 min
Episode #18 - Melissa Callejas (When Parents Fight)
Today’s guest is Melissa, a Parenting Educator, who is joining Steve to discuss how to handle arguing between parents. Having disagreements is a normal part of a relationship. Howe…