Parenting With Vanessa Kahlon
Vanessa Kahlon is a thriving entrepreneur with more than two decades of experience under her belt. She founded her own company, Kahlon Family Services (KFS), in 2008. KFS provides behavior consultations, social skills groups, support professionals in schools, and parenting groups for families with children with Learning and Behavioral challenges and needs. She also created her own yoga curriculum, YEAS YOGA, to address the self-regulation needs of high-spirited children. In addition, the 3R Method, Redo, Rewind, & Repair to teach social emotional learning. Vanessa is the Executive Director of KFS School, a K-8 program serving children in San Francisco and the Bay Area community. She is also the host of "Parenting with Vanessa Kahlon", a radio show and podcast that empowers parents with tools and strategies for their children's daily struggles. She has written 4 books "Shut Up & Parent", "How To Do Parenting With Confidence" and "Teaching With Heart" “Parenting With An Open Heart” self-care journal for teachers and parents. Vanessa has been recognized for her professional and personal approach, as well as her results-driven philosophy, by being named Woman of the Year by the National Association of Professional Women in 2014, and Top 30 Influential and Women Entrepreneurs by Entrepreneurs Herald in 2021 and 2022, New York Journal 50 under 50 and lastly Forbes New York for her work helping families respectively.
- Update frequency
- every 12 days
- Episodes
- 83
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Children & Community
Here is how I made it to Vietnam and what I found myself feeling and missing. As a child I have traveled to many different places and observed how others lived their lives as a family. The one com…
Women's Health, Let's Talk! Dedicated To : Dr Lily Tan!
Warning: This is raw and real! If you are someone who is struggling with their monthly periods with being fatigued and other issues this is for you. There are people that hear you! Thank You Dr. L…
Behaviors In The Classroom & What To Do!
As the school year is starting are you seeing children struggling? How can you help the child in the classroom? Here are some tips and tricks to help in the classroom!
It's Lonely At The Top, Be Kind!
Being a teacher isn’t an easy job with all of the roles they need to play. As the end of year is approaching have an open heart, it’s been a long year! A teacher works with their heart towards your…
Kids Can Handle The Truth!
When things in life go in a different direction than expected so many silver linings take place. It’s also when you see how children are resilient and meet you half way, you have to trust the proces…
KFS School's Mission & SEL Learning Curriculum, The 3R's
Learn about what makes KFS School so unique with their specialized social emotional learning program, The 3R’s, Redo, Rewind, Repair strategies. In addition, learn about a free virtual summit, Best…
Grateful For 2023: Going Inward
Working through my own wiring of the brain when it comes to my success. Parenting included!
It's Time To Be Honest With Your Child!
It’s time to talk about how life really is at this point, its time to talk. openly!
For The Child On The Plane: Taught Me Vulnerability
For the child on the plane and Dr. Sandra Rodriguez who showed me how to be vulnerable in a teaching environment!
Basic Play Skills In Children
How to support children with basic play skills with Karla Cianci, Site Director at the Helen Diller Family Preschool , speaking with Vanessa Kahlon, MA of KFS School. With the pandemic we have bee…
Parenting A Sassy Dog, Lola!
A reminder when you are too close to something how hard it is to see what is really happening!
Anxiety In The Classroom
Are you concerned your child is feeling overwhelmed at school? Finding them going into tight corners or under a table? Running away from the group? Here are tips that can be used at home and school.…
Back To School Tips For The Anxious Child!
Is your child nervous with school starting? Here are some tips to start the school year right!
Walking On Eggshells At Home?
Walking On Eggshells At Home With Your Child? Here are tips to help make your home life easier with your child no matter the age. Happy Listening
Follow Your Gut!
If you feel something is off with your child and everyone is telling you that they will outgrow it. This podcast is for you!
How To Talk To Children About Ukraine
Karla Cianci, Site Director at the Helen Diller Family Preschool speaks with Vanessa Kahlon founder of KFS School on “How to talk to children about Ukraine”. Tune in as they discuss how to help child…
Helping A Child When Thoughts Of Suicide Come Up!
Trigger warning!
Does your child tell you “They don’t feel they belong?” or “I want to kill myself? Here are some signs and tips to help support your child when you start hearing these statements. …
Slowing down; Exploring the T-K Option
Karla Cianci, Site Director at the Helen Diller Family Preschool speaks with Vanessa Kahlon founder of KFS School on the impact of Covid-19 on children’s social and emotional development. Tune in as …
Interview Malik Adunni, A Children's Author!
Interview with Malik Adunni about his book that was co-authored alongside of his mother in remembrance of his father. The book Malik’s Magic African Alphabet Hat takes the reader all over the contin…
When Told Your Story Isn't True
Trigger Warning: There are sensitive topics of sexual abuse.
Signs of sexual abuse in children!