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
The Controlling Child!
Does your child like to tell you what you should be doing with them such as who is going to put them to bed? Where you will sit at the dinner table? When you give them two options they want a third …
When You Think You Would Know!
Trigger Warning - When you think you would know when someone is struggling with mental health who is having thoughts of self harm!
What's Wrong With Saying "No"
Do you find yourself always telling your child “No” and they don’t listen? Here are some tips!
Hate Playing Games With Your Child?
Does your child lose it when they don’t win at a game? Here are some simple tips to help build your child’s frustration tolerance when they don't win. Keep it simple!
Tips & Language During A Meltdown
Tips and simple lines when your child is having a meltdown from the book “Shut Up & Parent”.
Tips For Back To School!
Tips for parents and teachers on how to help support the child the first week back to school. The parents can help by starting the routine before school starts and the teachers and can support the c…
The Little Things
When you have a mentor who takes you under their wings as their own child, this is what happens! Let go of the ego and only think of the child, a school is born, KFS School. This podcast is for a s…
It's Not Always The Child
Are you tired of hearing your child had another incident with a friend or a teacher? Sometimes, it is the environment and NOT the child. Learn more here on this podcast “It's NOT Always The Child”
"One Liners" Every Parent Needs!
“One Liners” for those challenging parenting moments that push our buttons.
Teaching Responsibility With Children
When stealing happens with your child this is one way to help them take responsibility.
Building Trust With A Teacher
Ways to build trust with your students in a way that the child feels seen and heard!
KFS School at Brady Therapeutic Riding At SF Zoo
Learn about the experience KFS School kids had at Brady Therapeutic Riding doing equine therapy. This was a wonderful opportunity for the kids to learn social skills, build confidence, and learn s…
Teaching Social Skills
Do you have a child who you are always telling them to stop doing something when they are with their friends such as taking things from them? Or do you get stressed going to the park due to behaviors…
Navigating the Kindergarten Experience
Navigating the Kindergarten Experience with Karla Cianci, Site Director at the Helen Diller Family Preschool of the JCCSF. Find ways to support your child as you are looking for the perfect fit for …
It Takes Two!
Understanding what the child is feeling by putting yourself in a situation where you would feel that way. For me it was zip lining with my fear of heights and needing to ask for help!
How To Teach A Social Story
Learn how to make a social story when teaching children a certain skill set such as expectations in the classroom, taking a break, and/or self helps skills!
Tips To Go Back To School For The Anxious Child
Is your child feeling anxious to go back to school? Find ways to support your child for the first day of school after they have been home for over a year with the pandemic. The more support you give …
"Wait Until So & So Comes Home" - Empty Threats
"Wait Until So & So Comes Home" - Empty Threats
What happens when you are sending empty threats along with having your partner doing all the discipline?
Difference Between Internal & External Reinforcement With Children!
Every child is different and with that each child needs a different behavior plan if they struggling at home or in school. Does your child need an internal or an external reinforcement plan? Somethi…
Why Compliments Don't Work!
Do you notice when you give your child a compliment about something they did it backfires? Here is why and tips to help build your child’s self-esteem!