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Gloria DeGaetano
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Most Recent Podcasts
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Parent Appreciation Radio
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Moms and Dads: tune in for for true understanding, authentic affirmation, and
real-world solutions to parenting challenges while sharing laughter and
conversation.
Download the podcasts, listen using a Web browser, or subscribe using iTunes!
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Welcome to Parent Appreciation Radio!
Parent Appreciation Radio gives moms and dads practical tips and lots of
understanding for all the ups and downs that go with the biggest job on
the planet. Weekly guests give new ways and fresh perspectives that
energize and excite. We're fun. We're hip. We're sensible. We're
serious, too—and we know parents.
Parent Appreciation Radio is hosted by Glorea De Gaetano, founder and
CEO of the Parent Coaching
Institute. Each episode features an interview with a PCI Certified
Parent Coach® or another guest on topics of day-to-day importance to
parents or about the PCI and its programs.
Programs available as podcasts are listed below. Listeners
can download individual episodes directly, listen to them
from this site using a Web browser, or via the iTunes podcast directory.
iTunes subscribers will automatically pick up new episodes
as they become available!
Parent Appreciation Radio Podcasts
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Getting Ready for Summer
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26.6 MB
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Guests: Beth Herrild and Carolyn Harvey, authors of Comfortable with Chaos.
A lively discussion of things parents can do now to set up activities
and schedules for those not-so-lazy days of summer. Beth and Carolyn
provide concrete suggestions that support a more predictable and
nurturing home environment during the time children are home for summer
vacation. Includes ways parents can take care of themselves well during
this hectic time—especially pertinent for working parents. Beth and
Carolyn are committed educators, and consultants for the parental quest
for balance. Visit their Web site for more information:
www.questforbalance.net.
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Read, Write, and Type Learning System
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26.3 MB
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Guest: Dr. Jeannine Herron.
Dr. Jeannine Herron, one of the founders of the Head Start Program,
discusses her innovative approach to learning how to read. The Read,
Write, and Type Learning System is a program that
integrates spelling, reading, writing, and typing, makes reading
practice easy from all modalities. The system has won many awards and
this podcast outlines the important research behind the effective
strategies—which the PCI recommends for school-age children, ages
8–12, having difficulties with reading.
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Raising a Nature-Lover
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26.6 MB
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Guest: Dr. Janice Lovelace, child psychologist and writer.
Popular Seattle-area child psychologist writer, Dr. Janice Lovelace asks
(and answers!) important questions: What can we do to help our children
enjoy nature? What can parents do to support children's learning from
nature? How do we get our children outside more when screen technology
lures them inside? You will be excited and inspired to give your child
the precious gift of more time in nature after listening to these
powerful ideas and practical suggestions. You can also read an article by Dr. Lovelace
at the Seattle's Child Web site with lots of great ideas, too!
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Positive Psychology: How It Can Help Moms and Dads
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27 MB
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Gloria DeGaetano, founder and CEO of the Parent Coaching Institute
interviews Dr. Holly Schiffrin, associate professor at Mary Washington
University and PCI Certified Parent Coach®. They discuss the
important implications of the new research that can help parents
discover their "signature strengths."
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How Parents Can Support Successful Learning
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26.7 MB
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Kris Meyers, a PCI Cerified Parent Coach®, has been a teacher, a
reading specialist, and a coach for educators. Now, in her work as a
parent coach (www.beyondtheabcs.com), she
helps parents learn strategies that support their children's school
success. This session is full of practical ideas that will make helping
with homework easier, give you powerful techniques for motivating
reluctant learners, and provide fun ways to set up your home to be a
learning, affirming environment.
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Supporting Your Child's Brain Development
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26.8 MB
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Popular and loved Northwest parent educator, Lynn Faherty (PCI Certified
Parent Coach®) gives important information with wit and
wisdom—always with a deep understanding of what parents deal with
on a day-today basis. As an instructor in the Home and Family Life
Department at Bates Technical College, she shares inspiring true stories
of moms and dads who find the time to focus on their children's
developmental needs—despite stresses and demanding schedules. Lynn
gives extremely practical, do-able strategies that make big differences
in behavior, attention span, motivation, and the emotional well-being of
our children and teens.
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Literacy Development at All Ages and Stages
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26.8 MB
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Gloria DeGaetano interviews Kris Meyers, PCI Certified Parent
Coach®, Moneta, Virginia. In a media age, visual images dominate
with too much screen time, unfortunately replacing essential family
literacy activities. This interview discusses how parents can find the
time to enjoy a wide variety of literacy activities and why this is
extremely meaningful time to spend with children.
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The Benefits of the PCI Parent Coach Training Program
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54.6 MB
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Founder of the Parent Coaching Institute, Gloria DeGaetano, talks with
Connie Anderson, Bellevue, Washington, PCI Parent Coach® in
training. The benefits of the comprehensive year-long training at a
graduate-level through Seattle Pacific University is discussed in
relation to attracting parents to the coaching process.
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The Benefits of PCI Parent Coaching to Moms and Dads
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26.7 MB
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Debby Weidner, PCI Certified Parent Coach® of Parent Ease Coaching,
discusses the innovative aspects of the PCI parent coaching services to
moms and dads. She explains how she works with parents to give them a
"special space" to allow them to think, reflect, and
prioritize—clearing their minds to feel refreshed and invigorated
in their parenting. Debby has worked with parents for over 20 years in a
variety of capacities. In the discussion she explains that there are
many ways to parent well, sharing some of the ways she catalyzes
positive changes with families. She tells what she gained from the
year-long training with the PCI, underscoring her passion "to help
parents create the life they want with their children."
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How Are The Children Doing?
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54.6 MB
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Gloria DeGaetano interviews Lori Kemper, PCI Certified Parent
Coach®, Minneapolis, Minnesota of www.theParentingPath.com.
The African Masai ask as a greeting, "How are the children?"
in order to determine if they are having a good day. If the children are
doing well, all is well. Gloria and Lori discuss how US children live
with so many negative influences from the media, advertising, and
increasing expectations to grow up too soon too fast. We cannot be doing
well until they are. Here are some first necessary steps to take to
ensure our children's well-being.
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Parenting With Intention
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27.2 MB
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Lynn Faherty, PCI Certified Parent Coach® and PCI
Instructor, interviews PCI Certified Parent Coach® Raelee
Pierce, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, of www.noblemother.com. How do we
live from our deepest values and keep our top priorities in the midst of
hectic schedules and constant demands? An interesting discussion that
inspires and motivates by bringing in a lot practical strategies and
examples for making good decisions, thoughtfully and deliberately, in
the best interests of our children. ensure our children's well-being.
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Marketing to Children with Dr. Susan Linn
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54.8 MB
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Founder of the Parent Coaching Institute, Gloria DeGaetano, talks with
Dr. Susan Linn, Co-Director of a Campaign for a Commercial-Free
Childhood and Associate Director of Harvard's Judge Baker Children's
Center and author of Consuming Kids. Popular culture is now
a commercial culture with unprecedented advertising saturation in order
to promote a "devotion to a brand." Discusses the troubling issues and
what we can do about them. Dr. Linn's Web site provides more
information, www.consumingkids.com.
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Mindfulness in Parenting
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27.3 MB
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"Hurry up, let's go!" How many times have we said that? It can seem
overwhelming at times to slow down with our children when there is so
much to do in a day. But when we give ourselves permission to do so,
there are many gifts waiting for us—one of them being getting to
know our children better. Bridgid Normand, PCI Certified Parent
Coach® and curriculum writer for Committee for Children,
who has over 20 years working with parents as a counselor and coach,
explains how we can begin to slow down with the little things, gradually
reaping big benefits by doing so. Bridgid has studied mindfulness and
all its aspects for several decades and has a wealth of information. She
gives several specific strategies even the busiest parent can do!
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Parenting with Ease
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26.6 MB
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In our full, hectic, and demanding lives, how do we find ease and, if we
find it, would we know it? Debby Weidner (www.parenteasecoaching.com)
has worked with parents for over 20 years in a variety of capacities.
Her passion is supporting moms and dads to find "the healing rhythm of
life." Tune in to get in touch with your own, unique rhythm and find out
how doing so will bring many benefits to your children as well.
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Organic Parenting
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26.7 MB
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When we think about discovering health, we think organic. Alex
Blumencranz, PCI Certified Parent Coach® and educator
from Clearwater, Florida, with a background in psychology (www.positiveparentcoaching.com)
describes the benefits of "going organic" with our parenting
strategies. Learn the essentials of organic parenting for holistic
family health and well-being. Your children will thrive with the organic
parenting techniques you learn from Alex.
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The Gifts of Saying "No"
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54.9 MB
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Founder of the Parent Coaching Institute, Gloria DeGaetano, talks with
Lori Kemper, PCI Certified Parent Coach® (Minneapolis, Minnesota)
of The Parenting Path
about the gifts inherent in setting boundaries with our
children—no matter how difficult there are lots of positives for
both kids and parents.
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Helping Kids with Healthy Risk-Taking
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55.3 MB
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What is healthy risk-taking? How can we support children to make
appropriate choices? How do we help them understand their skills and
competencies to extend themselves without doing dangerous things?
Founder of the Parent Coaching Institute, Gloria DeGaetano, talks with
Kaaren Borsting, PCI Certified Parent Coach® (Ashland, Oregon) who
has expertise with these issues. Many practical parental strategies for
children of all ages are discussed.
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Thinking Like a Toddler
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45.1 MB
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Gloria DeGaetano and Lynn Faherty, PCI Certified Parent
Coach® from Fox Island, Washington, explore the mind of
a toddler from the perspective of an expert in early childhood
development, providing concrete ways to enjoy busy toddlers by meeting
their unique needs.
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The Importance of Controlling Screen Time
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45.3 MB
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Gloria DeGaetano and Michelle Strickland, PCI Certified Parent
Coach® from Woodland Park, Colorado, discuss the impact
of overuse and misuse of screen technology on childrens' brain
development, their attention span, and academic progress. Provides
practical strategies to address the issue.
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Sexualized Little Girls, Who's to Blame?
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44.3 MB
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Featuring Gloria DeGaetano and Cathy Adams, PCI Certified Parent
Coach® from Chicago, Illinois. Discussion centers around
the increased sexualization of young girls in advertisements and how
this impacts their sense of self and what we need to be doing about it
as parents.
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The Teen Brain and What It Needs
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44.5 MB
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Gloria DeGaetano and Bridgid Normand, PCI Certified Parent
Coach® from Vashon Island, Washington, offer a complete
overview of the latest research on the teen brain and how parents can
more easily address the challenges of the teen years with this
understanding.
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Teaching Children Gratitude
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48.1 MB
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Gloria DeGaetano and Kaaren Borsting, PCI Certified Parent
Coach® from Ashland, Oregon, discuss the importance of
instilling the "attitude of gratitude" in our children and the benefits
gained for both children and parents.
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Parent Bashing: Why It Must Stop
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37.5 MB
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Gloria DeGaetano and and Karen Bierdeman, PCI Certified Parent
Coach® from Olympia, Washington (www.theguiltfreemom.com)
examine the media's portrayals of parents today and the impact on
children, along with practical tips for changing the situation.
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