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My mom used to say “All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy”. Those words ring true now more than ever. Meryl Nieman joins Family Connections to discuss the importance of play to raise creative and imaginative kids. In our fast-paced society where children are hooked in and plugged in, assessed by high-stakes […] The post Family Connections – Kids Need to Play! appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Summer is coming and it’s time to plan vacations! Rob Hartley joins Family Connections to discuss vacationing with your pet. The author of For the Love of My Pet, Rob says our beloved pets are a member of the family and they love to vacation with us! He’ll describe planning you need to do before […] The post Family Connections – Take Your Pet on Vacation! appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Tired of excuses you hear from others…your kids, your spouse, or people at work? Frustrated with the excuses you give in your own life? Michael Malkush talks with Family Connections about the five different kinds of ‘buts’ people use to avoid accountability. The author of Nothing Good Comes From A BUT and a former high […] The post Family Connections – Nothing Good Comes from a “BUT…” appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Keith Zafren joins Family Connections in a heartwarming conversation about the importance of fathers in children’s lives. The author of How To Be A Great Dad–No Matter What Kind of Father You Had, and founder of the Great Dads Project, Keith has helped hundreds of prison inmates understand and heal their own woundedness from their […] The post Family Connections – How to Be A Great Dad appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

This week’s episode on Family Connections is a great wake up call to embracing one’s life! Dr. Jeff Skolnick shows us how to reduce stress and become more aware of ourselves. If you feel like you’re going through the motions of living life, and not getting the most out of each moment, Dr. Skolnick will […] The post Family Connections – Awaken Your Brain and Your Life! appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

It is possible to be stress-free and pregnant and Dr. Linda Miles explains how on Family Connections. A psychologist specializing in pregnant women for over 30 years, Dr. Miles explains how a mother’s stress and anxiety can impact her baby up to 50 years later. She also describes how expectant moms and dads can become […] The post Family Connections – Be Calm During Your Pregnancy and Create a Happy, Stress-free Child! appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Dr. Larry Fisher joins Family Connections in a stimulating discussion about severe behavior and mental illness in children. A pediatric neuropsychologist with Meridell Achievement Center in Texas, Dr. Fisher explains when it’s time to consider residential treatment for serious behavior problems and mental illness. You’ll discover what residential treatment programs do, and how they differ […] The post Family Connections – Extreme Behavior! How to Know When Your Child Needs Residential Treatment appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

It’s difficult to watch our parents age and lose their independence, espcially when we know they won’t live forever. What happens when a parent shouldn’t live alone, or is unsafe to drive? Diane Keefe joins Family Connections to discuss how to intervene when parents are no longer able to remain in their own home, care […] The post Family Connections – Hard Choices–Making Tough Decisions About Elder Care and Those We Love appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Join Kelly Bulkeley, author of Children’s Dreams, for a lively discussion about children and dreaming. When do children first start dreaming? You’ll be surprised at the answer! Kelly will talk about nightmares, the meaning of dreams and how to interpret them. He’ll also tell us how to help children express and work through their dreams, […] The post Family Connections – The Dream World of Children appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Dona Anderson, Director of the Institute for Children, Poverty and Homelessness, joins Family Connections to discuss the issues children face when living in poverty. Nearly one in four children lives below the poverty level in our country, and the number has grown during in the economic downturn. Dona explains the effects of poverty and homelessness […] The post Family Connections – There’s No Place Like Home–Unless You Don’t Have One appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

This is a show you don’t want to miss! Barbara Coloroso, renowned author of The Bully, The Bullied, and The Bystander, Kids Are Worth It!, and Extraordinary Evil, joins Family Connections in a stimulating and heartfelt discussion about bullying and its effects not only our children, but our communities, and country. Barbara defines bullying and […] The post Family Connections – We Can Stop Bullying! appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

The biological urge for a baby can become an obsessive goal for a woman quickly approaching her forties. Lesley King, author of The Baby Pact, and blogger for The Inner Adventure, joins Family Connections to discuss the the developmental and biological issues for women who may be single and want a child in their lives. […] The post Family Connections – When the Fertility Clock is Ticking: Yearning for a Baby at Mid-Life appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Brad Snyder, author of The 5 Simple Truths of Raising Kids: How to Deal with Modern Problems Facing Your Tweens and Teens, joins Family Connections to discuss the myths and truths regarding our adolescents. Despite all of the negative press and worry about kids engaging in risky behavior like sex and drugs,Snyder says kids are […] The post Family Connections – Do We Really Know Our Kids? appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Dr. Chris Ferguson, professor of psychology and criminal justice at Texas A&M International University and author of Suicide Kings, joins Family Connections in the second of a 2-part series on violence and mass homicides. Dr.Ferguson is a noted author and researcher in the area of violence and mental health issues. Dr. Ferguson will identify the […] The post Family Connections – No More! Everything You Need to Know about Mass Homicides and How to Stop Them appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Paula Felps, author of the Sexual Abuse Resource Guide and Pedophiles Don’t Discriminate! joins Family Connections for a great discussion on the prevalence of sexual assaults on children, and basic prevention strategies. Parents frequently stress about this topic, but may not be sure about how to talk with their kids without scaring them. This program […] The post Family Connections – Protect Your Child! How to Empower, Not Scare Your Child and Prevent Sexual Abuse appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Dr. Chris Ferguson, professor of psychology and criminal justice at Texas A&M International University and author of Suicide Kings, joins Family Connections in the second of a 2-part series on violence and mass homicides.  Dr.Ferguson is a noted author and researcher in the area of violence and mental health issues.  Dr. Ferguson will identify the top three variables […] The post Family Connections – No More! Everything You Need to Know about Mass Homicides and How to Stop Them appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Dr. Frank Farley, psychology professor at Temple University, shares his insights regarding firearms, their historical role in our country, and our nation’s strong pro-gun ownership lobby. Our country stood together, horrified and shaken, after the Newtown, Connecticutt school shooting. Trying to get our heads around violence perpetrated against children and those who dedicate their lives […] The post Family Connections – Gun Violence: Why Does it Keep Happening? appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Bill Bigelow, former high school educator and curriculum editor for Rethinking Schools, discusses America’s history that’s not taught in our schools. Bill explains why aspects of America’s history are left out, from Christopher Columbus to the Mexican-American War. He describes how leaving out and accurately portraying history impacts America’s children, and prevents equality and equity […] The post Family Connections – The History We Were Never Taught appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Joseph Padgal, author of Firedance, creates an amazing backdrop for learning to let go and move on from wounds, resentments, and anger. Joseph lends stories from his childhood to help listeners understand the importance of emerging of trauma and anger to forgiveness and compassion. If you are eager to begin a new year less burdened […] The post Family Connections – Letting Go of Emotional Baggage for the New Year appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Sometimes holidays bring up old hurts and issues that derail our personal growth. Mark Beecham, author of No Xcuses! joins Family Connections with practical and realistic ways to move out of excuses and into personal accountabiliy. Mark explains how trauma and wounds can impact one’s life for years; however, he also discusses the need to […] The post Family Connections – No More Excuses! Be Responsible for the Life You Want appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.