I had an article published with KSL.com news called “College Prep: It’s more than grades.” It went live on January 6, 2015. Here is the link:
Julie K. Nelson
Media Matters
Here is a link to stream the Matt Townsend BYU radio show where I spoke on Jan. 7, 2015. The topic was media perceptions and I was interviewed the last hour about role model influences in the media on children.
http://www.byuradio.org/episode/3d0b49f2-26c1-4936-962b-256a1402b218/the-matt-townsend-show-media-perception
The main talking points were:
Tips for parents of young kids
Limit screen time.
Find age-appropriate content.
Tips for parents of elementary-aged kids
Avoid stereotypes and antisocial role models.
Search out good programming together.
Avoid role model consumerism.
Tips for parents of older kids
Embrace what they like to hold influence with them.
Educate them with unrealistic ideals, including reality TV, soaps and unnatural body figures.
Sibling Relationships
Here is a link to the BYU radio program on Nov. 6th about difficult adult sibling relationships and strengthening good ones. I come on after the first guest, about 1 hr. 15 min. into the program.
http://www.byuradio.org/…/e…/the-matt-townsend-show-siblings
Evolving Family Relationships: Parenting Adult Children
There isn’t a handbook for this. Being flexible and open to learning, adjusting, and growing up is part of a long-term relationship between parents and their children. How do you continue parenting throughout the life spectrum? I suggest you reestablish inter-generational relationships in these 3 ways: Establishing a Lifelong Interdependence Appreciation for one another as adult people Forgiveness I follow the first interview that lasts 1 hr. on “What Parent Handbooks Don’t Tell You” on Dec. 12, 2013 on the Matt Townsend show. After that topic, Matt and I talk about parenting adult children. Listen now. http://www.byuradio.org/episode/5981b984-cd75-4709-9360-fe66e9242900/the-matt-townsend-show-what-parent-handbooks-don-t-tell-you
Child Anxiety
Most parents are familiar with childhood fears. It is common for kids to be scared of the dark and have difficulty going to bed. But these fears could also be manifest with separation anxiety, adjusting to new situations, or fear or the unknown.
On BYU radio “The Matt Townsend Show,” I follow the first interview that lasts 1 hr. on Jan 6, 2014. After that topic, I share with the host 3 different strategies in helping children overcome their fears. Listen now.
Seeing Two Sides of the Issue in Parenting
Here are some issues I review in this BYU radio interview. I am interviewed in the 2nd segment of the Matt Townsend program:
Context matters.
Widen your perspectives and hear your child.
Take off your filters.
Establish a pattern of trust.
Compromise and negotiation.
Listen, listen, listen.
No reactivity or control freaks.
Problem solve together with your child.
These ideas work when you confront a parent-child conflict. Listen now:
http://www.byuradio.org/episode/2e8b3c1f-fa64-43b6-8b06-f1ea3e3fba5e/the-matt-townsend-show-context
The Blame Game
Ahhh, the Blame Game. We all play it in relationships more than we should. Especially in families. Listen now to BYU radio as I am interviewed on the dynamics of parent-child blaming
Benefits of Parent Entrepreneurs
This BYU radio program starts with the topic Skills for Success. I follow the first guest in the 2nd segment to talk about why being parent entrepreneurs teaches kids great life lessons.
Get Kids Excited About Chores
How in the world do you unify the family through doing their chores? Is that totally unrealistic? It’s a goal we can all work toward and actually have success more often than not. Chores aren’t really about getting the house clean, they’re about bringing your family together and teaching important life skills.
Here is a TV interview I did on that subject and tips for getting children excited to do their jobs.
Childhood Depression
What are the issues around a family member having depression? I follow the first interview that lasts 1 hr. on “Depression” on July 31st the Matt Townsend show. After that topic, Matt and I talk about parenting a child with depression. Listen now.
A Spoonful of Parenting 