In today's episode, we will review a lesson from our Practical Parenting curriculum about family relationships. We will discuss with Ciara Thomas the characteristics of a trusting relationship with our kids, how to develop new traditions and ho

School Refusal and Anxiety: A conversation with experts of Northwestern Behavioral Health

Mar 24th, 2021 30m 20s

Our experts Chaynee Rummel and Nea Cortez will guide our conversation regarding school refusal and anxiety. We will review physical signs, treatment and resources. If you wish to schedule an evaluation with Northwestern Behavioral Health call

How to prepare our children for Virtual Learning? A conversation with Emeli Solis a DuPage County Health Department Mental Health Clinician

Sep 21st, 2020 25m 47s

How to prepare our children for Virtual Learning?For many families, back to school planning will look different this year than it has in previous years. Your school will have new policies in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19. In this epi

How to prepare our children for Virtual Learning?

Sep 16th, 2020 26m 4s

For many families, back to school planning will look different this year than it has in previous years. Your school will have new policies in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19. In this episode we will provide you with a checklist made by

Helping our family cope with loss and change

Jul 23rd, 2020 39m 44s

During this episode we’ll talk about how to help our kids deal with loss and change, what to look out for, how to ask for help and how to prepare children for an imminent death with the help of Community Schools Elementary Schools coordinator S

Helping children cope with stress

May 29th, 2020 44m 33s

During this episode we will recognize stress is a natural part of life and we sometimes have only limited control over stress, we'll identify stressors in our own lives and explore ways to cope with those stressors, understand when unrealistic

Mindful Parenting, Self-Compassion and Nostalgia in times of Covid19

May 17th, 2020 21m 4s

During this episode we will practice mindful parenting, we will review the steps of self-compassion and will use nostalgia as a way to motivate ourselves in times of Covid19. Contact Host: Angie Nieto at [email protected] Until next time! ~

What is WeGo Together For Kids and Community Schools?

May 2nd, 2020 58m 17s

During this episode we will talk about wonderful services available to families of District 33. We will talk about what is WeGo Togther For Kids Initiave and how we became Community Schools. Thanks to the partnerships we have made with WeGo To

Positive Discipline

May 2nd, 2020 25m 50s

On this episode will learn about methods to help our children self-regulate, cooperate and have good problem solving skills. We will also talk about how to help our children listen and how to implement age appropriate consequences when everythi

Recognizing traits in a healthy family

Apr 8th, 2020 29m 47s

During this episode we will identify and develop your own strengths as a family, learn how a family system influences individual members and will develop skills for building in family strengths with the help of our friend Crystal DeLaHuerta.Co

Understanding the family structure and parenting styles

Apr 6th, 2020 34m 59s

In this episode parents will learn about multiple factors affecting our children in today’s society and the four parenting atmospheres/styles and how they shape the children’s lives. We will understand how different styles are passed on from ge