I contributed on the Matt Townsend show on BYU radio on Jan 21, 2015.
The topic was communication and I came on after the first guests to discuss how to communicate with a child in distress.
Matt Townsend show
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.
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.
Parenting Styles and Procrastination
Are you so bugged by kids who never seem to get things done on time? Do they drag their feet or “forget” their homework? Your parenting style may be teaching or pushing them in that bad direction. Learn how to stop nagging and why your parenting style matters.
I follow the first interview that lasts 1 hr. on Procrastination on the Matt Townsend show on June 9, 2014. After that topic, I discuss with Matt the research behind parenting styles that predict child procrastination. It’s a great show!
Listen now.
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.
The Secrets of Happy People
When should you have secrets from your kids and when should you not? I follow the first interview that lasts 1 hr. on The Secret of Happy People on Oct 7th the Matt Townsend show. After that topic, Matt and I talk about family secrets. Listen now.
http://www.byuradio.org/show/301e673e-cc38-46cf-b54d-ea31e3cb4e49/the-matt-townsend-show
Parenting Expert Contributor on BYU Radio Matt Townsend show
I contribute as a parenting expert on BYU radio (Sirius XM 143) about twice a month. Here are the two latest programs I contributed to on the Matt Townsend Show. On July 29th the topic was helping children adjust during a prolonged parental separation (such as the military) http://www.byuradio.org/episode/dbd8a7a7-2214-4f1d-9f9a-f9ca3c3ea8bb/the-matt-townsend-show-spousal-separation
And the topic today, August 4, 2014, I spoke about on the Matt Townsend show was how to structure successful family mealtimes. http://www.byuradio.org/episode/8c86e22b-4f33-4f32-bfda-f735ab25e6f6/the-matt-townsend-show-family-and-food
A Spoonful of Parenting 