Family Confidential: Secrets of Successful Parenting
By Annie Fox, M.Ed.
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Family Confidential: Secrets of Successful Parenting is a weekly podcast that focuses on 21st century parenting challenges and solutions. Hosted by Annie Fox and produced by Electric Eggplant, Family Confidential brings you practical parenting advice through in-depth conversations with authors, educators and therapists. If you're a parent of a tween or teen, this series is for you. In fact, you can become part of the series by sending in your parenting questions and getting direct answers. These recorded discussions help parents strengthen family connections by providing tips, child-rearing insight and practical tools for guiding your kids through the teen years and beyond. FamilyConfidential.com
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FC 023: Tell me a story! - Guest: K. Sean Buvala (December 6, 2010) | Reading to kids is tremendously important in building literacy skills. But actually telling stories to our children brings us closer in so many important ways as it helps us shape their values and talk about things that matter. In this podcast Annie talks with Sean Buvala, author of "DaddyTeller: How to be a Hero to Your Kids and Teach Them What's Really Important By Telling Them One Simple Story at a Time". About K. Sean Buvala K. Sean Buvala is a professional storyteller, corporate trainer, parent educator and author. His newspaper work spans 23 years. In 2007, Buvala was presented the Oracle Award by the National Storytelling Network for his work in the promotion of storytelling, including the development of Storyteller.net, an online goldmine of resources for storytellers and their audiences. More info at: http://daddyteller.com About Annie Fox, M.Ed. Annie is an educator with 30+ years experience. She's been on the receiving end of email questions from tweens, teens and parents since 1997. Annie's books include: The Teen Guide to Dating and Relating, Too Stressed to Think? And the the new Middle School Confidential Series™ More information about Annie at: http://AnnieFox.com About Family Confidential Family Confidential: Secrets of Successful Parenting is a weekly podcast that focuses on 21st century parenting challenges and solutions. Hosted by Annie Fox and produced by Electric Eggplant, Family Confidential brings you practical parenting advice through in-depth conversations with authors, educators and therapists. If you're a parent of a tween or teen, this series is for you. In fact, you can become part of the series by sending in your parenting questions and getting direct answers. These recorded discussions help parents strengthen family connections by providing tips, child-rearing insight and practical tools for guiding your kids through the teen years and beyond. http://FamilyConfidential.com Subscribe to Family Confidential on iTunes: http://bit.ly/famconf Copyright © 2010 Annie Fox. All Rights Reserved. | 12/6/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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FC 022: ADD/ADHD: Paying Attention to Attention Disorders - Guest: Katherine Ellison (November 9, 2010) | ADD/ADHD impacts the lives of millions of kids and their families. In this podcast Annie Fox talks with Katherine Ellison, author of "Buzz: A Year of Paying Attention" (Hyperion 2010). In this extremely personal memoir, Ellison focuses her Pulitzer Prize winning investigative reporting skills on attention deficit disorders (which both she and her son have). During her year-long probe she researched the personal costs and promised treatments from an insider's perspective. Listen in on this intimate conversation about what's going on with these kids and how we can best help them. About Katherine Ellison Katherine Ellison is a Pulitzer-Prize winning investigative journalist, veteran foreign correspondent and writing consultant. She is the mother of two sons and the author of four books, including "The Mommy Brain: How Motherhood Makes us Smarter" and the new memoir "Buzz, A year of paying attention." More info at: http://www.KatherineEllison.com About Annie Fox, M.Ed. Annie is an educator with 30+ years experience. She's been on the receiving end of email questions from tweens, teens and parents since 1997. Annie's books include: The Teen Guide to Dating and Relating, Too Stressed to Think? And the the new Middle School Confidential Series™ More information about Annie at: http://AnnieFox.com About Family Confidential Family Confidential: Secrets of Successful Parenting is a weekly podcast that focuses on 21st century parenting challenges and solutions. Hosted by Annie Fox and produced by Electric Eggplant, Family Confidential brings you practical parenting advice through in-depth conversations with authors, educators and therapists. If you're a parent of a tween or teen, this series is for you. In fact, you can become part of the series by sending in your parenting questions and getting direct answers. These recorded discussions help parents strengthen family connections by providing tips, child-rearing insight and practical tools for guiding your kids through the teen years and beyond. http://FamilyConfidential.com Subscribe to Family Confidential on iTunes: http://bit.ly/famconf Copyright © 2010 Annie Fox. All Rights Reserved. | 11/9/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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FC 021: Fitting in vs. Being Yourself, Can We Have It Both Ways? - Guest: Ronit Baras (October 17, 2010) | We're all driven by needs and sometimes our need for acceptance is in direct conflict with our need to be unique. This is especially challenging for tweens and teens who are trying so hard to fit in AND be themselves! In this podcast Annie Fox talks with Ronit Baras, author of "Be Special Be Yourself for Teenagers" (Trafford Publishing, 2006). Ronit shares with us her life experience, her wisdom and her infectious positive attitude about life and raising healthy teens. About Ronit Baras Ronit Baras is a a Life Coach, a teacher and an author. For the last 22 years she has travelled the world speaking with parents about their troubled relationships with their teenage children and helping them to lead happier, healthier lives. For her community service she has twice been nominated as Australian of the Year. More info at: http://RonitBaras.com About Annie Fox, M.Ed. Annie is an educator with 30+ years experience. She's been on the receiving end of email questions from tweens, teens and parents since 1997. Annie's books include: The Teen Guide to Dating and Relating, Too Stressed to Think? And the the new Middle School Confidential Series™ More information about Annie at: http://AnnieFox.com About Family Confidential Family Confidential: Secrets of Successful Parenting is a weekly podcast that focuses on 21st century parenting challenges and solutions. Hosted by Annie Fox and produced by Electric Eggplant, Family Confidential brings you practical parenting advice through in-depth conversations with authors, educators and therapists. If you're a parent of a tween or teen, this series is for you. In fact, you can become part of the series by sending in your parenting questions and getting direct answers. These recorded discussions help parents strengthen family connections by providing tips, child-rearing insight and practical tools for guiding your kids through the teen years and beyond. http://FamilyConfidential.com Subscribe to Family Confidential on iTunes: http://bit.ly/famconf Copyright © 2009-2010 Annie Fox. All Rights Reserved. | 10/17/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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FC 020: Talking to Your Kids So They'll Listen and Open Up - Guest: David McQueen (September 19, 2010) | 21st century parents frequently miss opportunities to take the lead and maintain meaningful connections with their tweens and teens. Of course, it's not all our fault. Teens don't encourage dialogue, at least not with us! In this podcast I talk with David McQueen, educator, international speaker, and blogger extraordinaire who's a master when it comes to teaching adults and youth alike to build up their communication skills. About David McQueen For the last 22 years, David McQueen has reached over a million teenagers through live speaking and workshops, on TV and online, with messages of empowerment about inhabiting the present and creating a brilliant future. Dave McQueen is also the founder of The Dave Mack Project, a Teen Empowerment Movement that combines speaking, live events, social media and youth coaching for teens and those who work with teens. More info at: http://TheDaveMackProject.com About Annie Fox, M.Ed. Annie is an educator with 30+ years experience. She's been on the receiving end of email questions from tweens, teens and parents since 2097. Annie's books include: The Teen Guide to Dating and Relating, Too Stressed to Think? And the the new Middle School Confidential Series™ More information about Annie at: http://AnnieFox.com About Family Confidential Family Confidential: Secrets of Successful Parenting is a weekly podcast that focuses on 21st century parenting challenges and solutions. Hosted by Annie Fox and produced by Electric Eggplant, Family Confidential brings you practical parenting advice through in-depth conversations with authors, educators and therapists. If you're a parent of a tween or teen, this series is for you. In fact, you can become part of the series by sending in your parenting questions and getting direct answers. These recorded discussions help parents strengthen family connections by providing tips, child-rearing insight and practical tools for guiding your kids through the teen years and beyond. http://FamilyConfidential.com Subscribe to Family Confidential on iTunes: http://bit.ly/famconf Copyright © 2009-2010 Annie Fox. All Rights Reserved. | 9/19/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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FC 019: Single Mom Seeking Advice and a (Love) Life! - Guests: Dr. Leah Klungness, Ph.D. and Rachel Sarah (August 27, 2010) | Whether you chose single motherhood or had it thrust upon you, being a solo parent has unique joys and challenges. In this podcast I talk with singlemommyhood.com founders Dr. Leah Klungness and Rachel Sarah. Dr. Leah is co-author of The Complete Single Mother (Adams Media, 2006). Rachel's memoir is Single Mom Seeking: Playdates, Blind dates, and Other Dispatches from the Dating World.(Seal Press, 2007) About Dr. Leah Klungness and Rachel Sarah Dr. Leah Klungness is a psychologist and recognized authority on single parenting and relationship issues. Rachel Sarah, is an award-winning journalist. Rachel and Dr. Leah - aka "the Sanity Fairy" – are co-founders of the popular website Singlemommyhood.com More info at: http://SingleMommyhood.com About Annie Fox, M.Ed. Annie is an educator with 30+ years experience. She's been on the receiving end of email questions from tweens, teens and parents since 1997. Annie's books include: The Teen Guide to Dating and Relating, Too Stressed to Think? And the the new Middle School Confidential Series™ More information about Annie at: http://AnnieFox.com About Family Confidential Family Confidential: Secrets of Successful Parenting is a weekly podcast that focuses on 21st century parenting challenges and solutions. Hosted by Annie Fox and produced by Electric Eggplant, Family Confidential brings you practical parenting advice through in-depth conversations with authors, educators and therapists. If you're a parent of a tween or teen, this series is for you. In fact, you can become part of the series by sending in your parenting questions and getting direct answers. These recorded discussions help parents strengthen family connections by providing tips, child-rearing insight and practical tools for guiding your kids through the teen years and beyond. http://FamilyConfidential.com Copyright © 2009-2010 Annie Fox. All Rights Reserved. | 8/27/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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FC 018: An End to Bullying - Guest: Dr. Elizabeth J. Meyer, Ph.D. (August 16, 2010) | Every child has the right to learn in a place where all students are accepted. And yet, thousands of students suffer daily from school bullying and harassment. Schools need to do a better job insuring the rights of each student. In this podcast I talk with Dr. Elizabeth J. Meyer, nationally recognized educator and author of "Gender, Bullying, and Harassment: Strategies to End Sexism and Homophobia in Schools" (Teachers College Press, 2009). About Elizabeth J. Meyer, PhD Elizabeth J. Meyer is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Education at Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec. She is the author of "Gender, Bullying, and Harassment: Strategies to End Sexism and Homophobia in Schools" ( She also writes for the Freire Project for Critical Pedagogy. A former high school teacher and coach, she has published articles in: Gender and Education, McGill Journal of Education, The Journal of LGBT Youth, and the Canadian Journal of Learning and Technology. More info at: http://sites.google.com/site/lizjmeyer/ About Annie Fox, M.Ed. Annie is an educator with 30+ years experience. She's been on the receiving end of email questions from tweens, teens and parents since 1997. Annie's books include: The Teen Guide to Dating and Relating, Too Stressed to Think? And the the new Middle School Confidential Series™ More information about Annie at: http://AnnieFox.com About Family Confidential Family Confidential: Secrets of Successful Parenting is a podcast that focuses on 21st century parenting challenges and solutions. Hosted by Annie Fox and produced by Electric Eggplant, Family Confidential brings you practical parenting advice through in-depth conversations with authors, educators and therapists. If you're a parent of a tween or teen, this series is for you. In fact, you can become part of the series by sending in your parenting questions and getting direct answers. These recorded discussions help parents strengthen family connections by providing tips, child-rearing insight and practical tools for guiding your kids through the teen years and beyond. http://FamilyConfidential.com Subscribe to Family Confidential on iTunes: http://bit.ly/famconf Copyright © 2009-2010 Annie Fox. All Rights Reserved. | 8/16/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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FC 017: The Immortality of Influence - Guest: Salome Thomas-El (AKA Principal El) (August 8, 2010) | Every adult has the power to be a positive influence in the lives of the children we live and work with. To offer less is to miss an opportunity to help a child reach his/her full potential. In this podcast I talk with Salome Thomas-El (aka Principal El), nationally recognized educator and author of "The Immortality of Influence: We Can Build the Best Minds of the Next Generation" (Dafina Kensington 2006). About Salome Thomas-El Salome Thomas-El, AKA Principal El, is a superstar educator, educational expert and consultant. He was a teacher and principal with the Philadelphia School District from 1987-2009 where he received national acclaim as an educator and chess coach. Principal EL is a regular contributor on "The Dr. Oz Show" and the author of the best-selling book, "I Choose To Stay: A Black Teacher Refuses to Desert the Inner City" (Dafina Kensington 2003), about his teaching experience in the inner city, and his new book, "The Immortality of Influence", which stresses the importance of mentoring, parenting and service to others. More info at: PrincipalEl.com About Annie Fox, M.Ed. Annie is an educator with 30+ years experience. She's been on the receiving end of email questions from tweens, teens and parents since 1997. Annie's books include: The Teen Guide to Dating and Relating, Too Stressed to Think? And the the new Middle School Confidential Series™ More information about Annie at: AnnieFox.com About Family Confidential Family Confidential: Secrets of Successful Parenting is a podcast that focuses on 21st century parenting challenges and solutions. Hosted by Annie Fox and produced by Electric Eggplant, Family Confidential brings you practical parenting advice through in-depth conversations with authors, educators and therapists. If you're a parent of a tween or teen, this series is for you. In fact, you can become part of the series by sending in your parenting questions and getting direct answers. These recorded discussions help parents strengthen family connections by providing tips, child-rearing insight and practical tools for guiding your kids through the teen years and beyond. FamilyConfidential.com Copyright © 2009-2010 Annie Fox. All Rights Reserved. | 8/8/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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FC 016: Sweetheart, Eat Your Peas! - Guest: Matthew Amster-Burton (April 26, 2010) | Parents like to feed their kids. It makes us feel needed. But when the kid is a picky eater it can make every meal a battle of wills. In this podcast I talk with food writer Matthew Amster-Burton, author of "Hungry Monkey – A food loving father's quest to raise an adventurous eater" (Houghton Mifflin 1st edition 2009) Matthew shares his love of food with his young daughter Iris, and together they learn that there are all kinds of wonderful things to experience when you open your mind and your mouth. About Matthew Amster-Burton Matthew is a food writer based in Seattle. He writes frequently for Gourmet.com, Culinate.com, Seattle Magazine, and the Seattle Times. He has been featured repeatedly in the Best Food Writing anthology. More info at: HungryMonkeyBook.com About Annie Fox, M.Ed. Annie is an educator with 30+ years experience. She's been on the receiving end of email questions from tweens, teens and parents since 1997. Annie's books include: The Teen Guide to Dating and Relating, Too Stressed to Think? And the the new Middle School Confidential Series™ More information about Annie at: AnnieFox.com About Family Confidential Family Confidential: Secrets of Successful Parenting is a podcast that focuses on 21st century parenting challenges and solutions. Hosted by Annie Fox and produced by Electric Eggplant, Family Confidential brings you practical parenting advice through in-depth conversations with authors, educators and therapists. If you're a parent of a tween or teen, this series is for you. In fact, you can become part of the series by sending in your parenting questions and getting direct answers. These recorded discussions help parents strengthen family connections by providing tips, child-rearing insight and practical tools for guiding your kids through the teen years and beyond. FamilyConfidential.com Copyright © 2010 Annie Fox. All Rights Reserved. | 4/26/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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FC 015: Autism, Acceptance and the Path Toward Indendence - Guest: Amalia Starr (February 24, 2010) | Knowing there's something is wrong with your child and getting no confirmation or support from doctors can be the loneliest feeling in the world. Figuring out what's wrong and how to help that child reach his potential can become a mission. In this podcast I talk with Amalia Starr, author of of "Raising Brandon: Creating a Path to Independence for your Adult 'Kid' with Autism & Special Needs" (Mountain Star Publishing, 2009). Amalia's memoir pulls no punches as she discusses the reality of raising a child with autism and what happens when that child becomes an adult. About Amalia Starr Amalia is a family consultant and motivational speaker who specializes in supporting parents of children with special needs through workshops, seminars, and private sessions. Her results-based approach focuses on empowering both parents and their children to reach their full potential. As a mom, she has devoted more than thirty-six years to creating a path to independence for her son, Brandon. More info at: http://amaliastarrspeakerautism.com/ About Annie Fox, M.Ed. Annie is an educator with 30+ years experience. She's been on the receiving end of email questions from tweens, teens and parents since 1997. Annie's books include: The Teen Guide to Dating and Relating, Too Stressed to Think? And the the new Middle School Confidential Series™ More information about Annie at: AnnieFox.com About Family Confidential Family Confidential: Secrets of Successful Parenting is a weekly podcast that focuses on 21st century parenting challenges and solutions. Hosted by Annie Fox and produced by Electric Eggplant, Family Confidential brings you practical parenting advice through in-depth conversations with authors, educators and therapists. If you're a parent of a tween or teen, this series is for you. In fact, you can become part of the series by sending in your parenting questions and getting direct answers. These recorded discussions help parents strengthen family connections by providing tips, child-rearing insight and practical tools for guiding your kids through the teen years and beyond. FamilyConfidential.com Copyright © 2009 Annie Fox. All Rights Reserved. | 2/24/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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FC 014: So Sexy So Soon - Guest: Diane E. Levin (January 17, 2010) | American kids are raised on a steady diet of media messages that are, for the most, extremely hazardous to their healthy social and emotional well-being. In this podcast I talk with Diane E. Levin, Ph.D., author of "So Sexy So Soon: The New Sexualization of Childhood and What Parents Can Do to Protect Their Kids" (with Jean Kilbourne) (Ballantine Books, 2009). Diane describes what happened when the deregulation of children's television allowed multi-billion dollar industries, not parents themselves, determine what your kids will learn about gender roles, sex, and what's "important" in life. About Diane E. Levin, Ph.D. Dr. Levin is Professor of Education at Wheelock College in Boston. She has written seven other books including: "The War Play Dilemma", "Teaching Young Children in Violent Times" and "Remote Control Childhood?" Diane Levin speaks around the world on the impact of violence, media and other societal issues on children, families and schools. More info at: DianeDLevin.com About Annie Fox, M.Ed. Annie is an educator with 30+ years experience. She's been on the receiving end of email questions from tweens, teens and parents since 1997. Annie's books include: The Teen Guide to Dating and Relating, Too Stressed to Think? And the the new Middle School Confidential Series™ More information about Annie at: AnnieFox.com About Family Confidential Family Confidential: Secrets of Successful Parenting is a podcast that focuses on 21st century parenting challenges and solutions. Hosted by Annie Fox and produced by Electric Eggplant, Family Confidential brings you practical parenting advice through in-depth conversations with authors, educators and therapists. If you're a parent of a tween or teen, this series is for you. In fact, you can become part of the series by sending in your parenting questions and getting direct answers. These recorded discussions help parents strengthen family connections by providing tips, child-rearing insight and practical tools for guiding your kids through the teen years and beyond. FamilyConfidential.com Copyright © 2009-2010 Annie Fox. All Rights Reserved. | 1/17/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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FC 013: Queen Bees Go Hi-Tech - Guest: Rosalind Wiseman (December 7, 2009) | The recent rise in the use of social digital media has brought a new wrinkle to the way tween and teens girls deal with friendship conflicts and it’s not pretty. In this podcast I talk with Rosalind Wiseman, author of "Queen Bees and Wannabes" (Three Rivers Press, 2009). Rosalind brings her considerable knowledge of Girl World to this spirited discussion of the way things are for girls in the Age of Technology and how parents can help them survive and thrive. About Rosalind Wiseman Rosalind Wiseman, author of "Queen Bees and Wannabes: Helping Your Daughter Survive Cliques, Gossip, Boyfriends, and the New Realities of Girl World" which has just been re-released in a new edition covering the impact of technology on Girl World. Twice a New York Times bestseller, "Queen Bees and Wannabes" was the basis for the 2004 movie "Mean Girls". Rosalind’s follow up book, "Queen Bee Moms and Kingpin Dads: Dealing with the Difficult Parents in Your Child's Life", was released in 2006. More info at: http://rosalindwiseman.com About Annie Fox, M.Ed. Annie is an educator with 30+ years experience. She's been on the receiving end of email questions from tweens, teens and parents since 1997. Annie's books include: The Teen Guide to Dating and Relating, Too Stressed to Think? And the the new Middle School Confidential Series™ More information about Annie at: AnnieFox.com About Family Confidential Family Confidential: Secrets of Successful Parenting is a podcast that focuses on 21st century parenting challenges and solutions. Hosted by Annie Fox and produced by Electric Eggplant, Family Confidential brings you practical parenting advice through in-depth conversations with authors, educators and therapists. If you're a parent of a tween or teen, this series is for you. In fact, you can become part of the series by sending in your parenting questions and getting direct answers. These recorded discussions help parents strengthen family connections by providing tips, child-rearing insight and practical tools for guiding your kids through the teen years and beyond. FamilyConfidential.com Copyright © 2009 Annie Fox. All Rights Reserved. | 12/7/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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FC 012: Did I Bite Off More Than I Can Chew? - Guest: Izzy Rose (November 23, 2009) | Life is full of surprises. But when you marry a man with children and become a stepmom, you may find that the ride you signed on for is the Turn My Life Upside Down variety. In this podcast I talk with Izzy Rose, author of "The Package Deal: My (not-so) Glamorous Transition from Single Gal to Instant Mom" (Three Rivers Press 2009). Izzy chronicles the first tumultuous year of her marriage which involved quitting her career, moving from San Francisco to Texas, and becoming a full time mom to her two step sons. About Izzy Rose Izzy Rose is an Emmy award-winning television producer from the San Francisco Bay Area. She's the creator of Stepmother's Milk, a blog and resource site for the modern-day stepmom with national and international readership. She's appeared countless times on television and radio programs in San Francisco, Austin and Memphis and is a regular contributor to Stepmom Magazine. http://www.stepmommag.com More info at: http://stepmothersmilk.com and http://izzy-rose.com About Annie Fox, M.Ed. Annie is an educator with 30+ years experience. She's been on the receiving end of email questions from tweens, teens and parents since 1997. Annie's books include: The Teen Guide to Dating and Relating, Too Stressed to Think? And the the new Middle School Confidential Series™ More information about Annie at: AnnieFox.com About Family Confidential Family Confidential: Secrets of Successful Parenting is a podcast that focuses on 21st century parenting challenges and solutions. Hosted by Annie Fox and produced by Electric Eggplant, Family Confidential brings you practical parenting advice through in-depth conversations with authors, educators and therapists. If you're a parent of a tween or teen, this series is for you. In fact, you can become part of the series by sending in your parenting questions and getting direct answers. These recorded discussions help parents strengthen family connections by providing tips, child-rearing insight and practical tools for guiding your kids through the teen years and beyond. FamilyConfidential.com Copyright © 2009 Annie Fox. All Rights Reserved. | 11/23/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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FC 011: Good Girl vs. Real Girl - Guest: Rachel Simmons (November 9, 2009) | By idealizing and rewarding the Good Girl, we teach girls to become people-pleasing shadows of themselves, thus limiting their power and potential. In this podcast I talk with Rachel Simmons, author of "The Curse of The Good Girl: Raising Authentic Girls with Courage and Confidence" (The Penguin Press, 2009), about the long-lasting negative impact of a culture that prizes nice over real and how parents, teachers and coaches can help girls push back. About Rachel Simmons Rachel Simmons is the author of the New York Times bestseller "Odd Girl Out: The Hidden Culture of Aggression in Girls" (Harcourt, 2002), the first book to explore the phenomenon of bullying among girls. Rachel works internationally with girls, parents, and teachers to develop strategies to address bullying and to empower girls. A Rhodes scholar, Rachel Simmons is the founding director of the Girls' Leadership Institute in Santa Cruz, CA More info at: www.rachelsimmons.com and www.girlsleadership.org About Annie Fox, M.Ed. Annie is an educator with 30+ years experience. She's been on the receiving end of email questions from tweens, teens and parents since 1997. Annie's books include: The Teen Guide to Dating and Relating, Too Stressed to Think? And the the new Middle School Confidential Series™ More information about Annie at: AnnieFox.com About Family Confidential Family Confidential: Secrets of Successful Parenting is a podcast that focuses on 21st century parenting challenges and solutions. Hosted by Annie Fox and produced by Electric Eggplant, Family Confidential brings you practical parenting advice through in-depth conversations with authors, educators and therapists. If you're a parent of a tween or teen, this series is for you. In fact, you can become part of the series by sending in your parenting questions and getting direct answers. These recorded discussions help parents strengthen family connections by providing tips, child-rearing insight and practical tools for guiding your kids through the teen years and beyond. FamilyConfidential.com Copyright © 2009 Annie Fox. All Rights Reserved. | 11/9/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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FC 010: I Don't Wanna Go to School! Overcoming School Anxiety - Guest: Diane Peters Mayer (October 26, 2009) | Kids aren't necessarily supposed to love school. But when a child is either terrified to go to school because of something going on there or something that might happen to the family when they're not home that kid is suffering. This all too common disorder is called School Refusal Behavior. In this podcast I talk with Diane Peters Mayer, licensed social worker and author of "Overcoming School Anxiety – How to Help Your Child Deal With Separation, Tests, Homework, Bullies, Math Phobia, and other Worries (AMACOM 2008). In her private practice for the past 18 years and now in her book, Diane, helps parents understand school anxiety and offers many practical tips for helping anxious kids, tweens and teens. About Diane Peters Mayer, M.S.W., L.S.W Diane Peters Mayer, a licensed social worker, graduated with a B.A. in psychology and a master's degree in social work from the University of Pennsylvania, and has been in private practice in Doylestown, PA since 1990. After graduating from Penn, Diane trained in New York City for many years with Ben Rappoport, Ph.D a master therapist and scholar in existential/humanistic psychotherapy. Diane's own struggle with anxiety and how she overcame it is the basis for her specialization in anxiety, anxiety disorders, school anxiety, and performance anxiety. Diane's therapeutic work is to empower people to take control of their anxiety and difficult life situations so they can live full, rich, and rewarding lives. www.dianepetersmayer.com About Annie Fox, M.Ed. Annie is an educator with 30+ years experience. She's been on the receiving end of email questions from tweens, teens and parents since 1997. Annie's books include: The Teen Guide to Dating and Relating, Too Stressed to Think? And the the new Middle School Confidential Series™ More information about Annie at: AnnieFox.com About Family Confidential Family Confidential: Secrets of Successful Parenting is a podcast that focuses on 21st century parenting challenges and solutions. Hosted by Annie Fox and produced by Electric Eggplant, Family Confidential brings you practical parenting advice through in-depth conversations with authors, educators and therapists. If you're a parent of a tween or teen, this series is for you. In fact, you can become part of the series by sending in your parenting questions and getting direct answers. These recorded discussions help parents strengthen family connections by providing tips, child-rearing insight and practical tools for guiding your kids through the teen years and beyond. FamilyConfidential.com Copyright © 2009 Annie Fox. All Rights Reserved. | 10/26/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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FC 009: Am I Really a Bad Mother or is the Bar Unrealistically High? - Guest: Ayelet Waldman (October 5, 2009) | When the headlines scream about a bad mother, famous or not, we can't seem to get enough. Those most intent on sucking the marrow out of these kinds of stories are mothers. In this podcast I talk with Ayelet Waldman, author of The New York Times bestseller "Bad Mother: A Chronicle of Maternal Crimes, Minor Calamities and Occasional Moments of Grace" (Doubleday 2009). From her perspective as a mother of four, a wife, a writer, and an ardent feminist, Ayelet talks with passion and fearlessness about being a mom in the 21st century. About Ayelet Waldman Ayelet Waldman is writer whose books include The New York Times bestseller "Bad Mother: A Chronicle of Maternal Crimes, Minor Calamities and Occasional Moments of Grace." Her other books include: "Love and Other Impossible Pursuits", "Daughter's Keeper" and the Mommy-Track Mysteries. Her personal essays have been published in a wide variety of newspapers and magazines including the NY Times, Vogue and Parenting. Her radio commentaries have appeared on NPR's "All Things Considered." The film version of "Love and Other Impossible Pursuits", with Natalie Portman in the lead role, premiered at the Toronto Film Festival in September 2009. More info at: AyeletWaldman.com About Annie Fox, M.Ed. Annie is an educator with 30+ years experience. She's been on the receiving end of email questions from tweens, teens and parents since 1997. Annie's books include: "The Teen Guide to Dating and Relating," "Too Stressed to Think?" and the the new Middle School Confidential Series™ More information about Annie at: AnnieFox.com About Family Confidential Family Confidential: Secrets of Successful Parenting is a podcast that focuses on 21st century parenting challenges and solutions. Hosted by Annie Fox and produced by Electric Eggplant, Family Confidential brings you practical parenting advice through in-depth conversations with authors, educators and therapists. If you're a parent of a tween or teen, this series is for you. In fact, you can become part of the series by sending in your parenting questions and getting direct answers. These recorded discussions help parents strengthen family connections by providing tips, child-rearing insight and practical tools for guiding your kids through the teen years and beyond. FamilyConfidential.com Copyright © 2009 Annie Fox. All Rights Reserved. | 10/5/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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FC 008: What's Up with Stepmothers? - Guest: Wednesday Martin, Ph.D. (September 7, 2009) | For as long as there have been fairy tales there have been evil stepmothers. Fairy tale nightmares aside, what's it really like to marry a man with children? And why do stepmoms often have such a hard time finding a comfortable and respected place in their families? In this podcast I talk with Wednesday Martin, author of "Stepmonster: A New Look at Why Stepmothers Think, Feel and Act The Way We Do" (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt 2009). About Wednesday Martin, Ph.D. Wednesday Martin holds a Ph.D. in comparative literature from Yale. She was a regular contributor to the New York Post's parenting page for several years, and her work has appeared in a number of national magazines. Martin, a stepmother for ten years, lives with her husband and their two sons. More info at: www.wednesdaymartin.com About Annie Fox, M.Ed. Annie is an educator with 30+ years experience. She's been on the receiving end of email questions from tweens, teens and parents since 1997. Annie's books include: The Teen Guide to Dating and Relating, Too Stressed to Think? And the the new Middle School Confidential Series™ More information about Annie at: AnnieFox.com About Family Confidential Family Confidential: Secrets of Successful Parenting is a podcast that focuses on 21st century parenting challenges and solutions. Hosted by Annie Fox and produced by Electric Eggplant, Family Confidential brings you practical parenting advice through in-depth conversations with authors, educators and therapists. If you're a parent of a tween or teen, this series is for you. In fact, you can become part of the series by sending in your parenting questions and getting direct answers. These recorded discussions help parents strengthen family connections by providing tips, child-rearing insight and practical tools for guiding your kids through the teen years and beyond. FamilyConfidential.com Copyright © 2009 Annie Fox. All Rights Reserved. | 9/7/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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FC 007: Advocating for your Special Needs Child - Guest: Robert Rummel-Hudson (August 16, 2009) | All kids need parents to advocate for them. Special needs kids need especially loud and pushy parents to go to bat for them at school and help them get what they require to succeed. In this podcast I talk with Robert Rummel-Hudson, author of "Schuyler's Monster - A Father's Journey with his wordless Daughter. (St. Martin's Griffin 2009). In this totally engaging memoir, Rob tells the story of a family struggling to find the answers to a child's dilemma, while chronicling of their unique relationships, formed without traditional language against the expectations of a doubting world. About Robert Rummel-Hudson Robert has been writing online since 1995. During that time, his work has been recognized by the Diarist Awards and has been featured in articles in the Austin Chronicle, the Irish Times, the New Haven Register, the Dallas Morning News, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram and the St. Paul Pioneer Press. He has been featured on American Public Radio's Weekend America, WFAA's Good Morning Texas and KERA's Think with Krys Boyd. The Rummel-Hudson family was the subject of a feature story by Fox 26 Houston's Greg Groogan. Robert was the featured keynote speaker at the 2009 Texas Speech Language Hearing Association Convention in Austin. You can reach Rob at robert@rummelhudson.com More info at: schuylersmonster.com About Annie Fox, M.Ed. Annie is an educator with 30+ years experience. She's been on the receiving end of email questions from tweens, teens and parents since 1997. Annie's books include: The Teen Guide to Dating and Relating, Too Stressed to Think? And the the new Middle School Confidential Series™ More information about Annie at: AnnieFox.com About Family Confidential Family Confidential: Secrets of Successful Parenting is a podcast that focuses on 21st century parenting challenges and solutions. Hosted by Annie Fox and produced by Electric Eggplant, Family Confidential brings you practical parenting advice through in-depth conversations with authors, educators and therapists. If you're a parent of a tween or teen, this series is for you. In fact, you can become part of the series by sending in your parenting questions and getting direct answers. These recorded discussions help parents strengthen family connections by providing tips, child-rearing insight and practical tools for guiding your kids through the teen years and beyond. FamilyConfidential.com Copyright © 2009 Annie Fox. All Rights Reserved. | 8/16/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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FC 006: My Life Sucks and It's Because I'm too Fat! - Guests: Carol Normandi and Laurelee Roark (July 13, 2009) | We live in a thin-obsessed culture and it's making us eternally unhappy with our bodies and ourselves. As parents we are as affected as our kids by the daily barrage of images and media messages that sell us an unrealistic ideal of female (and male) beauty. As a result millions of Americans deal with body image issues. In this podcast I talk with Carol Normandi and Laurelee Roark, co-authors of "Over It: A Teen's Guide to Getting Beyond Obsessions with Food and Weight" (New World Library 2001). Carol and Laurelee talk from their own experience recovering from eating disorders and about what parents can do to offset the negative influence of media on their kids' self-esteem. About Carol Normandi and Laurelee Roark Carol Normandi, M.S., MFT and Laurelee Roark, MA, CCHT are co-founders of Beyond Hunger, a nonprofit organization in San Rafael, CA that provides support groups, workshops and education for individuals with eating disorders and body image disturbances. They are the authors of "It's Not About Food: End Your Obsession with Food and Weight", a book for adult women with eating disorders, and "Over It: A Teen's Guide to Getting Beyond Obsessions with Food and Weight". More info at: beyondhunger.org About Annie Fox, M.Ed. Annie is an educator with 30+ years experience. She's been on the receiving end of email questions from tweens, teens and parents since 1997. Annie's books include: The Teen Guide to Dating and Relating, Too Stressed to Think? And the the new Middle School Confidential Series™ More information about Annie at: AnnieFox.com About Family Confidential Family Confidential: Secrets of Successful Parenting is a podcast that focuses on 21st century parenting challenges and solutions. Hosted by Annie Fox and produced by Electric Eggplant, Family Confidential brings you practical parenting advice through in-depth conversations with authors, educators and therapists. If you're a parent of a tween or teen, this series is for you. In fact, you can become part of the series by sending in your parenting questions and getting direct answers. These recorded discussions help parents strengthen family connections by providing tips, child-rearing insight and practical tools for guiding your kids through the teen years and beyond. FamilyConfidential.com Copyright © 2009 Annie Fox. All Rights Reserved. | 7/13/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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FC 005: When Parents Need Parenting - Guest: B. Lynn Goodwin (June 14, 2009) | Parents give and children take. That's the natural order of things. But sometimes it all gets flipped on its head when aging parents become unable to care for themselves and adult children become caregivers. In this podcast I talk with B. Lynn Goodwin, author of "You Want Me To Do What? – Journaling for Caregivers" (Tate Publishing 2008). Lynn takes her experience as an English teacher, writer and former caregiver and provides the safe space, the compassion, and the inspiration for caregivers to process their stress and celebrate what is right. About B. Lynn Goodwin B. Lynn Goodwin is a teacher, editor, freelance writer, former caregiver, and the author of "You Want Me To Do What? – Journaling for Caregivers" (Tate Publishing). She is published in Voices of Caregivers; Hip Mama; the Oakland Tribune; the Contra Costa Times; the Danville Weekly; Staying Sane When You're Dieting; Small Press Review; Dramatics Magazine; Career, Caregiving, and Self-Care NCDA Monograph (forthcoming); 24/7—a caregiving anthology (forthcoming); and numerous e-zines. She facilitates journaling workshops for caregivers and publishes Writer Advice, www.writeradvice.com You can reach Lynn at Lgood67334@comcast.net More info at: writeradvice.com About Annie Fox, M.Ed. Annie is an educator with 30+ years experience. She's been on the receiving end of email questions from tweens, teens and parents since 1997. Annie's books include: "The Teen Guide to Dating and Relating", "Too Stressed to Think?" and the the new Middle School Confidential Series™. More information about Annie at: www.AnnieFox.com About Family Confidential Family Confidential: Secrets of Successful Parenting is a ongoing podcast that focuses on 21st century parenting challenges and solutions. Hosted by Annie Fox and produced by Electric Eggplant, Family Confidential brings you practical parenting advice through in-depth conversations with authors, educators and therapists. If you're a parent of a tween or teen, this series is for you. In fact, you can become part of the series by sending in your parenting questions and getting direct answers. These recorded discussions help parents strengthen family connections by providing tips, child-rearing insight and practical tools for guiding your kids through the teen years and beyond. www.FamilyConfidential.com Opening Music: Ignorant Meadow by Curt Siffert - www.curtsiffert.com Copyright © 2009 Annie Fox. All Rights Reserved. | 6/14/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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FC 004: Want to be Yourself? Go For It! - Guest: Mike Robbins (May 25, 2009) | At one time or another most parents have told their kids: "Don't just go along with the crowd. Think for yourself." We value knowing what's right for ourselves regardless of what other's may think. Yet, where do these lessons of being your own person come from? They're certainly not being learned in most classrooms or lunchrooms? Are we teaching them at home by modeling authenticity in our own lives so that our kids get the message? In this podcast I talk with Mike Robbins, author of "Be Yourself, Everyone Else is Already Taken – Transform your Life with the Power of Authenticity" (Jossey-Bass/Wiley, 2009). Mike's book is an honest look at the profound changes you can initiate in your life and in your relationships (family and otherwise) when you give yourself permission to be who you are. About Mike Robbins Mike Robbins is an expert in teamwork, communication, and the power of appreciation and authenticity. He delivers keynote addresses, leads customized seminars, and works one-on-one in a way that empowers people and organizations to work together effectively and be more successful. In addition to "Be Yourself, Everyone Else is Already Taken", Mike is the author of "Focus on the Good Stuff: The Power of Appreciation" . Prior to his speaking, writing, and coaching career, Mike played professional baseball for three seasons with the Kansas City Royals. He is also on the board of Challenge Day , a powerful youth organization that focuses on peace, healing, and personal development for teens. More info at: www.Mike-Robbins.com About Annie Fox, M.Ed. Annie is an educator with 30+ years experience. She's been on the receiving end of email questions from tweens, teens and parents since 1997. Annie's books include: "The Teen Guide to Dating and Relating", "Too Stressed to Think?" and the the new Middle School Confidential Series™. More information about Annie at: www.AnnieFox.com About Family Confidential Family Confidential: Secrets of Successful Parenting is a weekly podcast that focuses on 21st century parenting challenges and solutions. Hosted by Annie Fox and produced by Electric Eggplant, Family Confidential brings you practical parenting advice through in-depth conversations with authors, educators and therapists. If you're a parent of a tween or teen, this series is for you. In fact, you can become part of the series by sending in your parenting questions and getting direct answers. These recorded discussions help parents strengthen family connections by providing tips, child-rearing insight and practical tools for guiding your kids through the teen years and beyond. www.FamilyConfidential.com Copyright © 2009 Annie Fox. All Rights Reserved. | 5/25/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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FC 003: Is My Kid the Problem or Is It Me? - Guest: Joan Ryan (May 10, 2009) | Kids make lots of mistakes. And they can usually count on parents to remind them when they’re not measuring up. But sometimes, the only thing that isn’t measuring up is Mom or Dad’s notion of the way their child ought to be. In this podcast I talk with Joan Ryan, author of "The Water Giver – The story of a mother, a son, and their second chance" (Simon and Schuster 2009). Joan's book is the gripping story of her son’s near-fatal accident and an examination of how the tragic event gave her a new start as the nurturing, accepting mother she always wanted to be. About Joan Ryan Joan Ryan is an award-winning journalist and author. Her newspaper work spans 25 years. A pioneer in sports journalism, Joan was one of the first female sports columnists in the country. Her sports columns and features earned 13 Associated Press Sports Editors Awards, among other honors. Her first book, "Little Girls in Pretty Boxes: The Making and Breaking of Elite Gymnasts and Figure Skaters", was a controversial, ground-breaking expose that Sports Illustrated named one of the Top 100 Sports Books of All Time. Joan is a founding board member of Team-Up for Youth, a non-profit organization that taps into the power of sports to help low-income youth learn and grow. She is a frequent commentator and speaker on, among other topics, children’s and family issues, girls’ and women’s sports, juvenile justice and education. More info at: JoanRyanInk.com About Annie Fox, M.Ed. Annie is an educator with 30+ years experience. She's been on the receiving end of email questions from tweens, teens and parents since 1997. Annie's books include: The Teen Guide to Dating and Relating, Too Stressed to Think? And the the new Middle School Confidential Series™ More information about Annie at: AnnieFox.com About Family Confidential Family Confidential: Secrets of Successful Parenting is a weekly podcast that focuses on 21st century parenting challenges and solutions. Hosted by Annie Fox and produced by Electric Eggplant, Family Confidential brings you practical parenting advice through in-depth conversations with authors, educators and therapists. If you're a parent of a tween or teen, this series is for you. In fact, you can become part of the series by sending in your parenting questions and getting direct answers. These recorded discussions help parents strengthen family connections by providing tips, child-rearing insight and practical tools for guiding your kids through the teen years and beyond. FamilyConfidential.com Copyright © 2009 Annie Fox. All Rights Reserved. | 5/10/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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FC 002: Who’s Leading This Family? - Guest: Jamie Woolf (April 26, 2009) | Who’s Leading This Family? A family needs to be a team if it’s going to run smoothly. And every team needs a clear leader. Does your family have one? Is the person calling the shots one parent, both parents, or one of the kids? In this podcast I talk with Jamie Woolf, author of Mom-in-Chief: How Wisdom from the Workplace Can Save Your Family from Chaos. (Josey-Bass 2009) Jamie’s book along with her workshops and conference appearances for Working Mother Magazine, lays out her “best practices” to enjoy more success at home and at work. She does by providing valuable insights along with in-the-trenches-strategies for taking the skills working moms learn at the office and using them become the parent leader your kids need. About Jamie Woolf, M.S. Jamie Woolf is a veteran leadership consultant and contributor to Working Mother magazine. Based on her work inside dozens of organizations, She founded The Parent Leader to help mothers and fathers gain the self-awareness and leadership skills to transform their daily parenting challenges into desired results and co-founded Pinehurst Consulting, an organization development and training consulting firm. She serves on the Advisory Board of Working Mother Media. More info at: MomInChief.com About Annie Fox, M.Ed. Annie is an educator with 30+ years experience. She's been on the receiving end of email questions from tweens, teens and parents since 1997. Annie's books include: The Teen Guide to Dating and Relating, Too Stressed to Think? And the the new Middle School Confidential Series™ More information about Annie at: AnnieFox.com About Family Confidential Family Confidential: Secrets of Successful Parenting is a weekly podcast that focuses on 21st century parenting challenges and solutions. Hosted by Annie Fox and produced by Electric Eggplant, Family Confidential brings you practical parenting advice through in-depth conversations with authors, educators and therapists. If you're a parent of a tween or teen, this series is for you. In fact, you can become part of the series by sending in your parenting questions and getting direct answers. These recorded discussions help parents strengthen family connections by providing tips, child-rearing insight and practical tools for guiding your kids through the teen years and beyond. FamilyConfidential.com | 4/27/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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FC 001: The Gift of Confidence - Guest: Joe Bruzzese (April 19, 2009) | As parents, we all want our kids to succeed, and we want them to grow up up to be self-confident. But sometimes what we say we want is at odds with some of our parenting choices. Especially when it comes to doing what's really necessary to help our children grow toward independence and self-reliance. In this podcast I talk with Joe Bruzzese, M.A. Author of "A Parents' Guide to the Middle School Years" (Ten Speed Press 2009) . Joe's book and his ongoing work as a parent coach offer practical advice for building confidence in your child. About Joe Bruzzese, M.A. For nearly 20 years Joe Bruzzese has guided children and parents through the challenges of the middle school years and the transition to adolescence. His background as a teacher, coach and parent forms the ideal trio of experiences for coaching parents and kids toward confident and connected relationships at home and in school. As a leading parent coach and author, Joe frequently addresses parent groups at conferences, parent-sponsored events and as part of the work-life balance programs many organizations strive to support in the workplace. Joe's background in education includes a Master's degree from Azusa Pacific University, in addition to his former tenure as a teacher in the middle school grades. Joe brings years of educational theory and practical experience to his work with families. In addition to the coaching services and seminars he facilitates at Thinking Forward, Joe instructs teachers in the Graduate School of Education, at Azusa Pacific University and UC Santa Barbara. More info at: ThinkingForwardTV.com About Annie Fox, M.Ed. Annie is an educator with 30+ years experience. She's been on the receiving end of email questions from tweens, teens and parents since 1997. Annie's books include: The Teen Guide to Dating and Relating, Too Stressed to Think? And the the new Middle School Confidential Series™ More information about Annie at: AnnieFox.com About Family Confidential Family Confidential: Secrets of Successful Parenting is a weekly podcast that focuses on 21st century parenting challenges and solutions. Hosted by Annie Fox and produced by Electric Eggplant, Family Confidential brings you practical parenting advice through in-depth conversations with authors, educators and therapists. If you're a parent of a tween or teen, this series is for you. In fact, you can become part of the series by sending in your parenting questions and getting direct answers. These recorded discussions help parents strengthen family connections by providing tips, child-rearing insight and practical tools for guiding your kids through the teen years and beyond. FamilyConfidential.com | 4/19/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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