In this episode I talk to the co-authors of the book, “Digging Into Nature: Outdoor Adventures For Happier And Healthier Kids”, published by the American Academy of Pediatrics and co-authored by pediatricians Dr Glassy and Dr Tandon.

We discuss Dr Tandon’s extensive research into the benefits children get from spending time in nature, what nature might look like for urban dwellers, barriers that prevent us from getting into nature and how to overcome them.

You can find out more about Drs Tandon and Glassy, and their work and projects at the links below:

Order their book here: “Digging Into Nature: Outdoor Adventures for Happier Healthier Kids”

Dr Glassy

On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/danette-glassy-12b00067/

Project Nature

BestStart Washington

Dr Tandon

On Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/pooja-s-tandon-md-mph-672040299/

IG @projectnature

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This is a vital episode for all parents. Listen and learn how to get all the education, resources and support you can for your child’s vision thanks to The Canadian National Institute for the Blind. CNIB’s VP Suzanne Decary-van den Broek and CNIB’s Family Guide, Sharon Kanhai-Johnston share some interesting research facts with me. Did you know most parents are unwittingly putting their children at risk for health and educational setbacks because they don’t understand the schedule and importance of eye exams for their children? I messed it up with my second child and I don’t want anyone else to make my mistake.

Book an eye exam for your child. If you’re in Canada, you can find your local optometrist here.

Help influence policy makers today by signing the CNIB’s Charter of Rights of Children Who are Blind, Deafblind, or Low Vision here.

Find resources, support and education from the CNIB here.

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Q1. My child is not in a class with his friends. Should I request to move him?

Q2. My child suffers from “post-school collapse” behaviours.

Q3. Managing being punctual and getting to school on time.

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NYT best-selling author Dr Leonard Sax joins the podcast to discuss his book, and to make us aware of the toxic effects the trend towards more gentle, permissive parenting can have on our kids. In our conversation, he provides many evidence-based examples to support his years of observations as a physician managing family care.

Check out Dr Sax here at www.leonardsax.com

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Stacey Stewart, the CEO of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), talks with me about the impact that our parenting style has on saving lives by the way we approach prevention of drinking and driving. MADD has created a free, evidence-based, resource to help parents apply the best approach – download it here:

Power of Parents Handbook

https://online.flippingbook.com/view/320259548/

MADD’s Social Media:

https://www.instagram.com/maddnational/MADD

https://www.tiktok.com/@maddnational

https://x.com/MADDNational

https://www.linkedin.com/company/mothers-against-drunk-driving

You can find Stacey on social media here:

https://www.instagram.com/staceydstewart/

X: @StaceyDStew

https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacey-d-stewart-mba-9b5472

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Q1. How to respond to the dramatic emotional displays of my son?

Q2. Strategies to give my son more responsibilities when he is not following through?

Q3. As a mom, how do I stay out of the power struggles between dad and son when it impacts me?

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Join me as I talk to family relations expert Dr. Taniesha Burke from Germany about the importance of parent-child relationships, how to foster them and the importance of understanding culture and meaning-making. Originally from Kingston, Jamaica, with its’ more hierarchical, autocratic parenting style, Dr. Burke studied and discusses how Jamaican mothers perceive closeness and intimacy and how they deal with their children who resist parental rules and requests.

You can purchase her journals here:

The Parenting Journal: Key To Strengthening Your Parent-Child Relationship

Rediscovering Our Love: A Parental Appreciation Journal

Journal of Generations: A Gift From Grandparent To Grandchild

Dr. Burke’s research:

An Exploration of Jamaican Mothers’ Perceptions of Closeness and Intimacy in the Mother–Child Relationship during Middle Childhood

Jamaican Mothers’ Perceptions of Children’s Strategies for Resisting Parental Rules and Requests

Links to Dr Burke’s social media handles:

www.facebook.com/drtanieshaburke

www.instagram.com/drtanieshaburke

www.youtube.com/@drtanieshaburke

www.linkedin.com/in/tanieshaburke

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Mollie Thorn has been teaching parent education and also counselling families for decades. Mollie is now a proud grandparent and that means yet another application of Adlerian wisdom! She discusses the Pennsylvania Dutch expression “Grin, Bite Your Tongue and Bear Gifts” to describe best grandparenting practices. We talk about Mollie and her husband Phil’s journey with Adlerian psychology over the years.

You can find more about Mollie Thorn’s work at The Pinnacle Centre.

Her profile on Psychology Today

You can email Mollie directly at mollie.thorn@gmail.com

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