203: Conscious Communication

We sat down with Linda Richter, Senior Vice President of Prevention Research and Analysis at Partnership to End Addiction. Linda teaches us about… *Warning signs your kid might be vaping *What you can do to support your kid to quit vaping *How to prevent vaping *The risks of vaping at a young age And of course, you don’t want to miss Linda’s best parenting advice on preventing vaping. Resources: Website https://drugfree.org/drugs/vaping/  Truth Initiative   https://nida.nih.gov/news-events/news-releases/2022/12/most-reported-substance-use-among-adolescents-held-steady-in-2022 For free access and to receive immediate help, teens and young adults can text “DITCHVAPE” to 88709. Parents of young people who vape can receive support at BecomeAnEX.org. Instagram @partnershiptoendaddiction Click here to Follow The Uncensored Parenting Podcast on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We sat down with Rachel Chernick, vice president of Family Service and Evaluation for Partnership to End Addiction. Rachel teaches us… *How to start the conversation with your kids *The warning signs your teen might be using *The dangers of using illicit drugs *How to talk with your teen if there is suspected use *Also, Rachel gives us incredible resources and the best part is all their services and support are FREE! And of course, you don’t want to miss Rachel’s best parenting advice on preventing substance use. Resources: Website https://drugfree.org Monitoring the Future (facts on substance use)  https://nida.nih.gov/news-events/news-releases/2022/12/most-reported-substance-use-among-adolescents-held-steady-in-2022 Instagram @partnershiptoendaddiction Click here to Follow The Uncensored Parenting Podcast on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We sat down with Namaya Devi, a sexual liberation coach and energy worker. She is also a mom of two amazing kids. Namaya teaches us… *Why we should become space-holders for our kids *How doing our inner work is so crucial to supporting our kids *The trust that is developed between you and your child by validating your child’s sexuality *The importance of teaching your kids that sexuality is so much more than just sex. And of course, you don’t want to miss Namaya’s best parenting advice on sex-positive parenting.. Resources: Website https://www.namaya.love Click here to Follow The Uncensored Parenting Podcast on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We sat down with Kirk Smiley, a public speaker for Stand for the Silent. Kirk’s story is powerful and has impacted many people and kids around the world. (Please be aware in this episode we talk about sensitive topics like suicide, this can be triggering for some). Kirk teaches us… *Why talking to your kids is important in knowing what is going on in their world *About what apps you can use to help prevent your child from being cyberbullied *How to support your kids when they experience bullying  *How to support your kids if they are being a bully And of course, you don’t want to miss Kirk’s best parenting advice on bullying. Resources: Website https://standforthesilent.org Click here to Follow The Uncensored Parenting Podcast on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We sat down with Amee Severson, a dietician and co author of How to Raise Intuitive Eaters. We were blown away by what we learned. Amee teaches us about… *The power of body normalizing for your kids and why you should do it *How television and social media might impact how we view ourselves *Dealing with our own fat fear and how this impacts our kids *Also, how to raise intuitive eaters And of course, you don’t want to miss Amee’s best parenting advice on eating. Resources: Website https://prospernutritionwellness.com Book https://www.amazon.com/stores/Amee-Severson/author/B097S896YN?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true Instagram @ameeistalking Click here to Follow The Uncensored Parenting Podcast on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coming up on today’s show is Dr Evalene Molina Dacker, she is a Board Certified Integrative Holistic Family Physician and creator of the comprehensive framework STARS. In this episode we discuss the topic of safe sex conversations, Dr Evalene teaches us about… *Sexuality is a part of being human and why it is important for our health and wellness. *Using STARS with your teens to empower them to have conversations on safer sex *How to use the STARS framework so it doesn’t have to just be the act of sex, but discussing boundaries, desires, and creating safety for your teen. And of course, you don’t want to miss Dr Evalene’s best parenting advice. Resources Website https://www.evelindacker.com STARS  https://www.maketimeforthetalk.com Click here to Follow The Uncensored Parenting Podcast on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coming up on today's show we had the pleasure of interviewing Phoebe Hall, a facilitator and content developer of YES. Phoebe teaches us about: *How to begin conversations with your kids around consent *The skills that are required for consent *The impact of power dynamics and consent and how to redistribute and balance power *How being reflective is a powerful component of consent and building resiliency And of course, you don't want to miss Phoebe's best parenting advice. Resources Website https://yourempoweredsexuality.org/ Facebook and Instagram: @Yestoconsent Click here to Follow The Uncensored Parenting Podcast on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coming up on today’s show is Dr Rachel Gibson, who is the senior program manager of Amaze Education at Advocates for Youth. She is also an AASECT certified sex educator. Dr Gibson teaches us about… *Red and green flags in relationships *How to support your kids through rejection and breakups *How to talk to your kids about sex *Dr Gibson offers us great questions to use with your kids to help them navigate relationships And of course, don’t you want to miss Dr Gibson’s best parenting advice. Resources Website https://amaze.org https://www.advocatesforyouth.org Click here to Follow The Uncensored Parenting Podcast on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Coming up on today’s show is Lori Petro, she is the creator of Teach Through Love and Conscious Communication Cards, and a parent. In this episode we discuss the topic of parenting, Lori teaches us about… *Using communication with our kids that are free from guilt, shame, fear and blame *Managing ruptures with our kids and how to stay in connection with them *The difference between support and rescuing *Reframing your perspective to support your kid’s emotional process And of course, you don’t want to miss Lori’s best parenting advice. Resources Website https://courses.teach-through-love.com Conscious Communication Cards https://store.teach-through-love.com Click here to Follow The Uncensored Parenting Podcast on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices