See Me Hear Me Love Me

Temperament is the key to managing change, comfort, skill building and so much more! Listen to this important conversation from the Archives!

This conversation is on behalf of all the parents experiencing the stress, anxiety and confusion over baby and child gastro issues - from contradictory info in the media, best and worst advice from friends and family, to serious medical challenges. At the Table with the highly respected and thoughtful pediatric gastroenterologist, Dr Yoni Fuchs from Joe DiMaggio Children Hospital in Hollywood Florida.

There are few things sadder and harder than saying good bye to a pet. Each child, each age and stage of development, each parent and each family has different and unique ways of managing the reality of saying good bye to a pet. This conversation is beautiful exploring the unique relationships we have with our pets and how to consider our own needs and the needs of the children as we prepare for those really tough conversations. At the Table with Kim, Elana and Meaghan

This is a follow-up to Episode #195 with Newborn Moms describing What No One Told Us about those insane first 2 months. Here's the Dad conversation!!! You will love it. These dads are all-in heart &, soul and mind - and full-on in-love with these mysterious little babies who change everything in a family. At the Table with Gregg, Justin and Adam

One from the Archives that was originally titled "I Did Everything Wrong" - Yes! Learning and growing, for parents as well as for kids, means mistake-making, uncertainty and risk. If we can manage that "messiness" as grown-ups, we will discover the best tools to teach children resilience and true growth. At the Table with Alana Lipman and Rachel Sobel from Whine and Cheez - its

Becoming a parent is monumental. Moms and dads need support and understanding navigating changing roles, changing routines, changing relationships, not to mention all the physical and emotional upheaval. Meet Dr. KC Charette, a clinical psychologist in Boca Raton who is also the Coordinator for Post Partum Support International in Broward and Palm Beach Counties - here to talk about "how to not be hard on yourself" and getting support for postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety and postpartum OCD. Thank you Dr. KC Charette from www.KCCharette.com

Oh, what a journey! From Baby Class to PreK! With every year and new stage of development, children grow and change and parents grow and change. Here are three moms who started that journey in Baby Class at Family Time and are now beginning the last year in preschool. I'm excited for their journey and proud to have been able to watch their children grow these last four years. Bravo - it's exciting and complicated to meet children's needs through ever-changing ages and stages. At the Table with Anupa, Tylah and Bea

Tummy Time is the foundation for all future growth and learning! Listen to Pediatric Occupational Therapist, Shannon Vinsentin, talk about the value and benefits of Tummy Time and how parents can ease babies into positive floor time experiences.

As so many are getting involved to help the Bahamas post-hurricane, be sure to teach your children that they are the helpers too! When we give, we also learn how to receive. This is a reminder of children becoming part of family and community efforts to make a difference in the world. Instead of being overwhelmed by tragedy and suffering, teach your child that they can help. From the Archives with Summer and Phyllis

Here's a short and fun conversation between Ms Amy and me, co-teaching in Family Time classes for the last 15 years. See Me Hear Me Love Me is part of our daily-weekly-ongoing practice as we observe and discuss what's happening in classes. What motivates a child's behavior? What engages each child? How to respond, stretch and optimize experiences and interactions. And, how to support and "see" parents wherever they are in their on-going journey. With gratitude and appreciation for an essential collaboration for me. Thank you Ms Amy!!!

Let's explore the feelings and needs beneath children's behavior - starting with tantrums! Looking at the See Me Hear Me Love Me tools we need to understand children's behavior. We revisit a podcast from the archives - Tantrums and Fairy Dust.

I believe in preschool because I believe Early Childhood Educators are the best protectors of childhood. Preschools celebrate innocence and curiosity, messy play and the building blocks of lifelong learning. Preschools comfort and encourage, accept and strive....They are places where children learn to love and love to learn.

Here's the conversation for all the times books and parenting advice fall short. It's the conversation for children knowing better and not doing better. It's for parents who are tired, exhausted, bruised and battered from living with strong, opinionated, tireless children. How to look, listen and connect with the moment of sanity and flip the script to something a thousand times less frustrating. At the Table with Stephanie and Rachel Sobel from WhineandCheezits.com

Here is a podcast about responding to all the crazy-making situations in parenting with practical wisdom of how to connect-teach-guide your child to becoming a person you you truly enjoy and respect. Bravo Dr. Marnee Schneider, pediatric, clinical, neuro psychologist practicing in Boca Raton FL - https://www.drmschneider.com/.

Here are 2 moms of babies looking back at the first 2 months with their babies! Who is this new person that changes everything you know, think, feel and do? Their perspective is truly amazing - all that they discovered about themselves, their partners, and, of course, their babies!!! Falling in love!!! At the Table with Elena and Joelle

Our continuing conversation with moms who are juggling work demands, family demands and self-care. How do they manage schedules, planning and all the unforeseen challenges of holding it all together? Bravo to all they do, all they are and all the ways they are reshaping roles and responsibilities! At the Table with Alison, Pooja and Rachel

We can set boundaries for children without saying "no" and without scolding. The challenge is can you flip all those "no's" into saying what you really want and guiding your child to the "this is how we do it" choice - grown-up & child on the same side with the acceptance that children don't always "like" less impulsive ways of doing things but we remain present to lead-guide-teach without anger, frustration, manipulation and intimidation. Solo with Karen

Temperament IS the key to parenting and teaching. As we understand our own temperament style and each child's temperament style, we grow in understanding and connection - to become the best parents and teachers we can be. At the Table with Brooke and Laurie

Divorce brings lots of feelings of fear and uncertainty. Change is hard. But here are two extraordinary women talking about the emotional support and knowledge that it takes to manage the family and financial decisions that come with divorce. And....confirmation that divorce is NOT contagious but knowledge is power! At the Table with Tara Kebre from Boca Raton Counseling Center and Stacey Blass from Cohen Blass Law

Big emotions are a part of every new beginning, every new step in development - particularly starting Camp or School. Listen as these 3 moms describe the emotions and the process of growing in independence, confidence and trust. With insights from a, Early Childhood program Director who truly listens and supports each child and family. At the table with Trisha, Stacey, Rachel and Naomi