Northeast Ohio Parent presents aParently Speaking

Northeast Ohio Parent presents aParently Speaking

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February 27, 2025 37 mins

Listening doesn’t just “happen.” It’s a skill—one that can shape their relationships, success, and confidence. So why aren’t we teaching it? And how do we start? On this episode of aParently Speaking, host, Miriam Conner, sits down with Christine Miles, author of "What Is It Costing You Not to Listen?", to break it all down.

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On the latest episode of aParently Speaking, host Miriam Conner is joined by Stacy Thiry, a mental health clinician, to discuss how you can actively support your child’s social life. 

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September 19, 2024 32 mins

On the latest episode of aParently Speaking, host Miriam Conner is joined by licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Nicole Pucci to discuss transitioning back to school and getting into the routine as well as school-life balance and the importance of making sure you kids have balance. Listen as Dr. Pucci shares some tips that apply to all ages and stages.

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On the latest episode of aParently Speaking, host, Miriam Conner is joined by Ron Kerbs, CEO of, Kidas is an anti-cyberbullying and predator protection tech company to discuss how kids can be targeted by predators and financial scammers while gaming and what parents can do to help prevent this from happening.

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On the latest episode of aParently Speaking, host Miriam Conner is joined by attorney, John Wood, to talk about some very important documents every parent should discuss with their 18-year-olds.

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On the 100th episode of aParently Speaking, host Miriam Conner welcomes back Lt. Gov. of Ohio, Jon Husted. Husted discusses the Social Media Parental Notification Act. Listen to learn what this means for you and your children and why this is an important step in helping to safeguard your children online.

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July 16, 2023 33 mins

On the latest episode of aParently Speaking, host Miriam Conner is joined by Vanessa Kahlon to discuss her book "How to do Parenting with Confidence." Kahlon discusses topics such as using powerful “one-liners" for those challenging parenting moments, trying out under-reactions when situations occur and more.

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On the latest episode of aParently Speaking, host Miriam Conner is joined by Jim White, author of "How to Be the Parent Your Teenager Needs You to Be." White discusses his book and provides tips on better ways to parent your teen.

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June 5, 2023 34 mins

On the latest episode of aParently Speaking, host Miriam Conner is joined by nationally renowned pediatrician and author, Dr. Ari Brown. Brown shares her insight on baby topics such as sleeping, eating, milestones, bonding, screen time and much more.

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On the latest episode of aParently Speaking, host Miriam Conner is joined by Leonard Sax, MD,PhD to discuss his book The Collapse of Parenting. Sax discusses a major shift that has occurred in American culture: the transfer of authority from parents to children and the consequences it has.

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May 1, 2023 31 mins

On the latest episode of aParently Speaking, host Miriam Conner is joined by author Maya Smart. Listen as Smart discusses tools for raising fluent readers and to connect people of all ages to great books and authors.

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April 16, 2023 34 mins

On the latest episode of aParently Speaking, host Miriam Conner is joined by guest Kive Schuler to discuss her new book, "The Peaceful Parenting Revolution: Changing the World by Changing the Way We Parent."

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On the latest episode of aParently Speaking, host Miriam Conner is joined by Amanda Craig, Ph.D. LMFT to discuss connecting with your tween and her book, "Who Are You and What Have you Done with My Kid? Connect With Your Tween While They are Still Listening."

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On the latest episode of aParently Speaking, host Miriam Conner is joined by guest Rick Keller. The former congressman discusses little things that can make a big difference in your child's life to help them achieve their goals and find happiness from his book.

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March 6, 2023 35 mins

On the latest episode of apparently Speaking, host, Miriam Conner is joined by Darby Fox, child and adolescent family therapist. She is encouraging parents to let go of the attempt to control their teenager and focus instead on creating mutual respect, providing structure and nurture, while holding them accountable for behaviors.

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On the latest episode of aParenlty Speaking, host, Miriam Conner is joined by Dr. Stuart Shanker to discuss his book, "Self-Reg: How to Help Your Child and You Break the Stress Cycle and Successfully Engage with Life." Shanker describes his method to unlock parents understanding of kids’ – and parents’ – most troubling behavior to understand stressors that are behind the behavior. 

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On the latest episode of aParently Speaking, host, Miriam Conner is joined by Tamia Woods who tells the story of losing her son James, a 17-year-old Streetsboro High School athlete, to the crime of sextortion. The Woods' family hopes sharing their story can help parents protect their children from the predators targeting teens online.

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On the latest episode of aParently Speaking, host, Miriam Conner, is joined by Beth Hendler-Grunt, founder and president of Next Great Step and author of The Next Great Step: The Parents' Guide Launching Your New Grad Into a Career. Hendler-Grunt shares her plan for parents who want to help their grad achieve career success.

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On the latest episode of aParently Speaking, host, Miriam Conner is joined again by Dr. Robert Brooks and Dr. Sam Goldstein to discuss mental health in kids and teens. Listen as they share their expertise on the topic and give parents warning signs and guidance. 

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December 12, 2022 52 mins

On the latest episode of aParently Speaking, host Miriam Conner is joined by Donna Jackson Nakazawa, award-winning writer and science journalist, author of "Girls on the Brink," to discuss the reasons why girls might be feeling more anxious and prone to depression. Also, what can be done about it.

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