Family Confidential: Secrets of Successful Parenting with Annie Fox, M.Ed.
Family Confidential: Secrets of Successful Parenting is a biweekly podcast that focuses on 21st century parenting challenges and solutions. Hosted by Annie Fox and produced by Electric Eggplant, Family Confidential brings you practical parenting advice through in-depth conversations with authors, educators and therapists. If you're a parent of a tween or teen, this series is for you. In fact, you can become part of the series by sending in your parenting questions and getting direct answers. These recorded discussions help parents strengthen family connections by providing tips, child-rearing insight and practical tools for guiding your kids through the teen years and beyond. FamilyConfidential.com
- Update frequency
- every 11 days
- Average duration
- 23 minutes
- Episodes
- 133
- Years Active
- 2009 - 2018
FC 025: Connecting with Kids from Hard Places, Dr. Karyn Purvis
The hearts of adoptive parents overflow with love. But sometimes love is not enough, especially when their child has come from difficult circumstances. Annie talks with Dr. Karyn Purvis about the cha…
00:32:51 |
Fri 28 Mar 2014
FCV008 Myth of "Normal", Dr. Jennifer Wider
Whether teens are talking about the way they look, the way they learn, or who they are attracted to, they crave acceptance from peers. Annie talks with Dr. Jennifer "Jena" Wider, MD, about helping t…
00:19:21 |
Mon 17 Mar 2014
FCV007 Autism and Teen Dating, Dr. Andrew Schlegelmilch
When autistic teens show interest in sex and dating, they need special guidance. Dr. Schlegelmilch's approach helps ASD teens navigate their social lives.
About Andrew Schlegelmilch
Dr. Andrew Schle…
00:26:36 |
Fri 14 Mar 2014
FCV006 Raising Resilient Kids, Deborah Gilboa
Resilience is the ability to move through and beyond your emotions and figure out what your next action will be. Not always easy for children or adults! Annie talks with Dr. Deborah Gilboa, author of…
00:18:51 |
Fri 07 Mar 2014
FCV005 Having "The Talk" with Tweens, Marlene Mahurin
Marlene Mahurin, sex educator and former sixth grade teacher, knows how confused kids can get when processing all the sex information they're exposed to. Annie and Marlene talk about how parents can …
00:20:08 |
Thu 27 Feb 2014
FCV004 Lifeline Tips for Special Needs Parents, Kelly Hirt
Kelly Hirt, teacher and blogger, has a son who is "twice exceptional" because of his intellectual gifts and his social challenges. Annie and Kelly talk about parenting quirky kids and the need for pa…
00:16:57 |
Fri 21 Feb 2014
FCV003 The Bloom Method, Helping Your Children Blossom, Dr. Lynne Kenney
When a child's behavior pushes Mom's or Dad's buttons, our typical response is anger, then punishment. But punishing kids rarely teaches them anything positive. Annie talks with Dr. Lynne Kenney abou…
00:18:09 |
Fri 14 Feb 2014
FC024: The Push Kids Need to Succeed, Sarah Newton (February 7, 2014)
Sarah Newton gives parents tips for helping their kids "quit panicking about schoolwork and just do it." She's also got advice for parents to calm down and step back so the kids can step up and get t…
00:22:14 |
Thu 06 Feb 2014
FCV002 Kids and Violent Video Games—What's a parent to do?, Rosalind Wiseman (January 31, 2014)
Video game content isn't a big deal to our tweens and teens (as long as they're fun), but how do you talk to them about games that are violent, sexist? Rosalind Wiseman is back and has tips for paren…
00:19:55 |
Sat 01 Feb 2014
FCV001 Tweens & Social Media, Yikes vs. Yes!, Carrie Goldman (January 24, 2014)
In this, our first video podcast, Annie talks with Carrie Goldman, author of the best-seller Bullied: What every parent, teacher and kids needs to know about ending the cycle of fear. Carrie understa…
00:17:00 |
Sat 25 Jan 2014
FC 023: Tell me a story! - Guest: K. Sean Buvala (December 6, 2010)
Reading to kids is tremendously important in building literacy skills. But actually telling stories to our children brings us closer in so many important ways as it helps us shape their values and ta…
00:30:02 |
Mon 06 Dec 2010
FC 022: ADD/ADHD: Paying Attention to Attention Disorders - Guest: Katherine Ellison (November 9, 2010)
ADD/ADHD impacts the lives of millions of kids and their families. In this podcast Annie Fox talks with Katherine Ellison, author of "Buzz: A Year of Paying Attention" (Hyperion 2010). In this extrem…
00:38:52 |
Tue 09 Nov 2010
FC 021: Fitting in vs. Being Yourself, Can We Have It Both Ways? - Guest: Ronit Baras (October 17, 2010)
We're all driven by needs and sometimes our need for acceptance is in direct conflict with our need to be unique. This is especially challenging for tweens and teens who are trying so hard to fit in …
00:39:03 |
Mon 18 Oct 2010
FC 020: Talking to Your Kids So They'll Listen and Open Up - Guest: David McQueen (September 19, 2010)
21st century parents frequently miss opportunities to take the lead and maintain meaningful connections with their tweens and teens. Of course, it's not all our fault. Teens don't encourage dialogue,…
00:33:59 |
Mon 20 Sep 2010
FC 019: Single Mom Seeking Advice and a (Love) Life! - Guests: Dr. Leah Klungness, Ph.D. and Rachel Sarah (August 27, 2010)
Whether you chose single motherhood or had it thrust upon you, being a solo parent has unique joys and challenges. In this podcast I talk with singlemommyhood.com founders Dr. Leah Klungness and Rach…
00:42:33 |
Sat 28 Aug 2010
FC 018: An End to Bullying - Guest: Dr. Elizabeth J. Meyer, Ph.D. (August 16, 2010)
Every child has the right to learn in a place where all students are accepted. And yet, thousands of students suffer daily from school bullying and harassment. Schools need to do a better job insurin…
00:39:17 |
Mon 16 Aug 2010
FC 017: The Immortality of Influence - Guest: Salome Thomas-El (AKA Principal El) (August 8, 2010)
Every adult has the power to be a positive influence in the lives of the children we live and work with. To offer less is to miss an opportunity to help a child reach his/her full potential. In this …
00:44:56 |
Mon 09 Aug 2010
FC 016: Sweetheart, Eat Your Peas! - Guest: Matthew Amster-Burton (April 26, 2010)
Parents like to feed their kids. It makes us feel needed. But when the kid is a picky eater it can make every meal a battle of wills. In this podcast I talk with food writer Matthew Amster-Burton, a…
00:26:06 |
Mon 26 Apr 2010
FC 015: Autism, Acceptance and the Path Toward Indendence - Guest: Amalia Starr (February 24, 2010)
Knowing there's something is wrong with your child and getting no confirmation or support from doctors can be the loneliest feeling in the world. Figuring out what's wrong and how to help that child …
00:44:30 |
Thu 25 Feb 2010
FC 014: So Sexy So Soon - Guest: Diane E. Levin (January 17, 2010)
American kids are raised on a steady diet of media messages that are, for the most, extremely hazardous to their healthy social and emotional well-being. In this podcast I talk with Diane E. Levin, P…
00:48:58 |
Mon 18 Jan 2010
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