See Me Hear Me Love Me

Here's one from the archives, originally titles Parents: United and Separate - how to respect differences and come together when it matters! Revisiting because we know the secret is Communication!!! And respect! At the table with Dustin, Tara, Motti and Stacey

Parent peace is always elusive and it's even harder as your child grows in independence and sassiness. Listen as these parents follow up on Episode #90 - the ongoing challenge of parent peace and power. At the table with Kim, Dylan and Stacey

With the help of B'nai Torah's TLC coordinator, Tzedakah, Learning & Chesed, we can shift our perception and awareness to see all the possible ways we can be involved in our communities. Families with young children can create on-going habits to respond to the needs of others in ways that are meaningful and engaging for all - from toddlers to grown-ups. And...it can be done without being guilty or overwhelmed. At the table with Summer and Phyllis

Today's podcast is with two extraordinary people who inspire me and steer me regularly towards hope, purpose and meaning. Today they share their vision looking forward - what gives them hope and purpose as they create a vital community for families to feel connected and less alone. Listen as they show us all how to grow together - perfectly imperfect. At the table with Rabbi David Steinhardt and Naomi Gordon

my New Year's wish for you - there will be love in 2019, lots of love!!!!

As we talk about sex after baby, we see that sex is about couple-care and self-care - essential to emotional well-being for parents and for families. Listen to Rebecca Ginder, LCSW and certified sex therapist, with two moms of babies under one year talk about great communication to build a strong, happy relationship. At the table with Rebecca, Jen and Ashley

The stories of working moms remind us that everyone creates and discovers what works for them and honoring those choices are the only way to sanity. It's never easy and it's always filled with compromises but Moms truly got this!!! At the table with Nicole, Kristin and Julie

Episode #163 Working Moms Continued by Karen Deerwester

revisiting Episode #90 Parents wake up every day with the intention of being peaceful, calm, understanding and deeply loving. If you have a young child, chances are you begin to lose that peace early in the day - especially if you're trying to get out the door or do anything besides go with the flow. Listen to four thoughtful parents share their challenges and their successes on holding their peace while teaching and respecting their children's emotional development. At the table with Kim, Emily, Stacey and Dylan

Here's a fun episode with two moms who have found ways to stay sane and organized by making life easier for themselves - partnering with "domestic dads", being realistic about what needs to get done every day, and tapping into their inner-nurturer. At the table with Lindsay Maisner and Olivia Nachmany

Here are three amazing moms with 20/20 hindsight for their Mom Journey! There's true wisdom in what they understand about themselves and their children and also the priceless experience of having shared their journeys with friends who honor and accept their vulnerability in all the challenging moments. at the table with Marni, Shirley andRachel

Whether you have a child with allergies or know children with allergies, listen to this important podcast. We all need to become aware and informed about the risks and challenges that families face living with realities. The number of children with allergies is growing and the intensity of those allergies is more severe. We all need to be better informed and more conscientious of this new reality for kids and families. At the table with Rochelle, Jennifer, Katie and Marcie

Listen as these moms manage and organize and plan for their needs and the needs of their children and families. Bravo to the working moms who "keep it working together" by knowing what works and what doesn't for them!!! At the table with Lauren B, Lauren C, and Karol...

Today we look at how to know what your child needs in a stressful, overwhelming world. We talk about anxiety and joy, pressure and perfection, confidence and vulnerability. When faced with the question of how much "truth" should children know, we discover just the right amount of "truth" to help them grow and thrive in difficult times. And we are reassured by their innocence and ability to manage the world in child-sized pieces. At the table with Trisha and Danielle.

Here's a very special podcast recorded at Temple Tikvah in New Hyde Park, NY where we met to talk about what it means to be a Jewish family in a busy, complicated world. What are the challenges and obstacles? What are the stories, the values, and the choices that help you create a hopeful future for children? This podcast is a celebration of all that is messy in the choices families make - the contradictions, the ambiguity and the iterations of deciding what is meaningful to you and your family. At the Table with Rabbi Randy Sheinberg, Dee Dee Horowitz, Nicole Taylor and Victor Kahn

Cancer Hates Kisses is the name of a children's book written to help children feel strong and safe after someone in their family is diagnosed with cancer. This podcast is Part 2 of Episode #150 When Parents Get Sick. Listen as these Super Hero Moms share their strength and show you all the ways they "kick cancer's butt"! At the Square Table with Jennifer and Janina

Yikes....everything you ever wanted to know about me?!? Yes, I'm in the hot seat with two fun and amazing parents interviewing me! At the table with Stacey and Jayne

Living with kids is a LOT like improv since they aren't very good at staying on "script"! So, instead of resisting and reacting to the messiness of life-with-kids, let's meet them where they are and see what happens. Improv techniques are the "see me, hear me, love me" of parenting. Try it for a day and see what happens using these improv techniques: 1, Yes...and; 2. Listen; 3. Commit; 4. Dare to suck. You might find it a lot more fun and just a little liberating from one-right-way parenting. Solo with Karen

Powerful, fearless girls are self-directed, curious, all-in,masterful, maybe a little relentless, but definitely risk-takers. They often defy gender and age expectations for toddlers and children. And they often challenge parents and others who guide and lead them to safer choices and more socially acceptable behaviors. Let's hear from the Dads about the pride and challenges of raising these power girls! At the Tble with Jon, Darren and Chris

Everyone needs a good rant - to let out all those contradictory and complex feelings and thoughts that coexist with the joy and meaningfulness of being a mom. Let's talk about it! Let's talk about Momhood, sanity, expectations, who's carrying the emotional weight of kids and family, What seems unrealistic, unreasonable and just maybe a little unfair. At the table with Leorah and Trasha