Teaching Kids About Forgiveness
Kira and Deana chat about forgiveness, what it is and what it’s not, and how we teach our kids to be forgiving of others and of themselves. Want some extra support this winter? Become a member of the FFP Family and get your questions answered every…
Replay of “Parenting on the Same Page” from Season One
In this replay from Season One, Deana and Kira chat about parental unity and how you can be sure to work as a true team with your parenting partner and other caregivers in your child’s life. Want some extra support this winter? Become a member of…
Fostering A Love Of Reading
Deana and Kira share some of the ways they fostered a love of reading in their kids including how to get more reluctant readers engaged, the power of modelling, and ways to make reading a daily joy. Do you have questions for us? Consider becoming a…
Kids and Appearance
Deana and Kira talk about beauty, appearance and how to navigate our children’s need to explore who they are through how they look. They also discuss ways to help children separate their self-esteem from their appearance and build a sense of…
Beyond Race-Conscious Parenting with Luis Versalles of Courageous Conversation
Kira and Deana speak with Luis Versalles from Courageous Conversation to talk about the ways that parents can go beyond race conscious parenting to make a difference at the systemic level – particularly in our schools. More on Courageous…
Kids and Positive Reinforcement
Kira and Deana talk about the power of catching our kids being their amazing selves and positively reinforcing their behavior. They share ways to honor kids when they get it “right” as well as ways to honor what makes them unique and special just…
Who’s The Boss?
Deana and Kira share ways to be the parent without being a tyrant and the positive impact this can have on your relationship with your child. They also give tools and tips for re-balancing your home if things are out of whack. Do you have questions…
Mental Health Series Part 4 | Kids and Self-Harm with Erica Whitfield, MACP, LMHC, BC-TMH
In their final episode of the Mental Health Series, Kira and Deana speak with Erica Whitfield, MACP, LMHC, BC-TMH about self-harm and NSSI (Non-Suicidal Self-Injury). Erica shares the difference between suicidal acts, suicidal ideation and NSSI as…
Mental Health Series Part 3 | Kids and Depression with Elizabeth Vu, LICSW
In their third week of the Mental Health Series, Kira and Deana speak with Elizabeth Vu, LICSW about kids and depression. Elizabeth shares the difference between general sadness and clinical depression as well as ways that parents can spot the need…
Mental Health Series Part 2 | Kids and Body Image with Amy Crow, Psy.D
In the second of their four-part Mental Health Series, Deana and Kira chat with psychologist Amy Crow about kids and body image. Amy shares the different types of body image disorders (including eating disorders and Body Dysmorphia or BDD), what can…