The Parenting Horizons Podcast
A parenting expert and a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle walk into a bar...
Hosted by best selling author and parenting expert Julie Ross M.A. and actor/writer/father (and actual Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle) Gregory Abbey, The Parenting Horizons Podcast is a lively presentation of insights, tips and techniques for parents of children ages 12 months through 25 years.
Teens and Tweens
Yesterday, your child was a sweet, well-adjusted kid. Today, a moody, disrespectful tween/teen. What happened? We can coach you with practical techniques that will empower you to break the nagging cycle, reduce disrespect and talk effectively about sex, drugs, and alcohol.
Sibling Rivalry
Relationships between siblings can be very intense. If you are finding that your kids are fighting more and more often and you're tired of acting as a referee, we can help you put conflict resolution skills back where they belong - with your kids!
Homework Blues
Kids are getting buried in homework these days. Is there a way to help them navigate the load without taking it on ourselves? We can help you learn to help your kids manage the mountain of schoolwork, from elementary school all the way through college!
Disrepectful behavior
Respect is a two-way street. And sometimes we engage with our kids in ways that escalate tension instead of diffusing it. Give us a call if you feel like you're always fighting with your kids and we’ll show you ways to get back to a respectful relationship.
Bedtime routines and sleep training
Successful bedtime routines don’t happen by accident. There are proven ways to get your child to go to sleep, regardless of their temperament. Give us a call and find out how we can help.
Stressless toilet training
Toilet training: A major developmental milestone or a major power struggle? We’ll help you learn to guide your child through the process while keeping respect and body autonomy intact.
Episode 9 - Just Another Brick In The Wall
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"Numb" - A short film by Liv McNeil
Wake up. Reminisce. Be productive (or not). Yell endlessly into the void.
Soul-crushing daily routine has become the norm during these months of pandemic isolation, and a Toronto-area teen has managed to capture the feelings of that endless loop in just three minutes.
The Parenting Horizons Podcast - Episode 5 - The Nag Then Yell Technique
| Original music by James Craft |
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In this episode... “Nag Then Yell.” |
The Parenting Horizons Podcast - Episode 4 - Questions and Answers
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In this episode... ...we answer some parent questions and reflect on some common threads of concern with our listeners. |
The Parenting Horizons Podcast - Episode 3 - Parental Burnout
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In this episode... Invisible Labor and Mental Load |
The Parenting Horizons Podcast - Episode 2 - Parenting In A Pandemic: Part Two
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In this episode... If you find yourself knocking your parenting skills during COVID, we provide ways to grade on a curve and cut yourself some slack. |
The Parenting Horizons Podcast - Episode 1 - Parenting In A Pandemic: Part One
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In their first episode, Julie and Greg discuss the importance of creating joy, even when the floor seems to have dropped out from under you. They also offer insights into dealing with grief, both yours and your child's, and the often overlooked value of denial. |
Sneaky Signs Your Kid Craves Some Connection (& How Not To Blow It)
Your child is never going to say, "I’d love to have a word with you." But these actions speak as loud as those words.
The Only Parenting Books You’ll Ever Need to Read
How to Hug A Porcupine made the list of The Only 20 Parenting Books Worth Your Time!
The very best parenting books are better than the intentions we bring to them. The good ones are both consoling and challenging, reminding us that to be a parent who is present, and forgiving, and kind, you must first be all of these things to yourself. (Harder than you’d think.) The parenting books listed here are some of the best of the best.
A Divorced Child's Bill Of Rights
It's easy to get so caught up in the battles of divorce and the hassles of custody that you forget that your child has certain inalienable rights. A child of divorce, especially, needs to have his or her rights honored and respected.Click here to read this and more blogs by Julie Ross about successfully negotiating the ins and outs of joint custody.
Got a parenting problem? Maybe Moses can help.
An innovative group in Boston is using Julie Ross’s “How To Hug A Porcupine” as part of a spiritually infused parenting training program.
Review: Joint Custody With A Jerk: Raising a Child with an Uncooperative Ex
"Great counsel for happily-ever-after a divorce."In a revised edition of their 1995 bestseller, parenting expert Ross gives practical, psychology-based communication strategies for successful co-parenting after divorce, including a new chapter on technology applications. Read full review
QUIZ: Where Do You Stand on These Back-to-School Parenting Questions?
Every new grade level comes a brand new set of questions surrounding what is or isn't appropriate for your kids. To help guide you, we sat down with parenting expert Julie Ross, M.A., executive director of Parenting Horizons and author of How to Hug a Porcupine: Negotiating the Prickly Points of the Tween Years.
Is it possible to transform a toxic divorce into a harmonious one? How do you turn the blame and insults into positive productive communication? Listen to the KPCC Public Radio interview as Julie Ross suggests a variety of ways to mitigate the negative effects of infighting on the children of divorced parents.