Episode 8: Summertime Madness

Tanya and Sean discuss back to school season and the challenges of trying to transition back into routines after months of chaos and anarchy. They reflect on the summer briefly and then jump into preparing for the school year. Tanya shares a memorable Monday mishap with everyone...because we all have "those days".   

Tanya and Sean discuss summer activities for children to keep them engaged.  These activities can be helpful such as chores or they can be fun. Playing at parks can help get their young energy out and is great exercise for them.  Basically anything to get them away from video games and electronics for a while is a win.  This episode will give you several ideas of things to try including a tip for how to make s'mores with two items and less mess.     

Tanya and Sean discuss what it's like parenting children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ( ADHD ).  This disorder can be very frustrating for both children and parents.  This episode shines some light on options that are available for coping with ADHD and offers some insight on how to see some positive aspects of this behavioral challenge.

In this episode, Tanya and Sean discuss the challenges their seven year old daughter faces after being diagnosed with Auditory Processing Disorder (APD).  Seven percent of children have some form of APD. This episode may help you determine if your child might have APD and/or provide ideas for accommodations that may help your child if they are already diagnosed. How is it different parenting a child with APD? When your child has a challenge, it is not just challenging for them, but for you as parents as well. Listen as we discuss just some of those challenges and how we are working through them.

Tanya and Sean have been a couple for 19 years and married for 13.  These two partners in life tackle the real issues with long term relationships and discuss strategies for keeping things fresh.  What are the right and wrong ways to argue with your partner? Listen and find out!

Hosts Tanya and Sean discuss how to prepare your child for the arrival of a sibling.  Challenges that you might face with age gaps and disagreements with siblings are brought to light. In this episode you will learn what is easier about having multiple children as well as what is more difficult. Ultimately the bond of siblings is something you will cherish... even if takes a while to fully develop.  

Hosts Tanya and Sean go over the challenges and choices you are faced with during your baby's first year.  Somehow this topic spirals this longtime couple into some humorous banter about unwanted touching.  Despite the sidetracks this episode is chock full of tips and tricks.  Tanya gives details about what to expect the first year your child is out in the world with you.  It is a huge life adjustment caring for a child... but knowing what adjustments need to be made in advance may help make the transitions a bit more smooth.

Hosts Tanya and Sean dive deep into the pros and cons to having children. Some new parents might be wondering if parenting is for them... some may be wondering when is the right time... some may be considering having a second or third child. Get ready for the honest truth about all of these difficult choices. When it comes to having kids; we could list cons for days... but the truth is that there are a few pros that are so darn good that it pretty much topples over the mountain of cons.

In the first episode of That's A-Parent...hosts Tanya and Sean introduce themselves and get you caught up on their family story and structure. As a couple for nearly 20 years and married for nearly 13...These two have experienced many of challenges that relationships go through. They also raise two wonderful children, but let's be honest...kids are crazy and they WILL push you to your limits. There will be incidents with coco puffs...there will be mistakes. Tanya and Sean bring you into their world with a humorous and lighthearted approach on life, marriage, and parenting.  Don't forget to subscribe to the show! We hang out on Facebook at http://fb.me/thatsaparent