The Resilient Parenting Podcast
Sponsored by The Idaho Children's Trust Fund The Resilient Parenting Podcast tackles challenges facing ANYONE in a parenting role. Every family is different. The Resilient Parenting Podcast explores the unique strengths of every child, family and community. Join Ken Bass, long-time radio personality and Michelle Bass, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) as they interview professionals in the field. Building parental resiliency and hope by creating a supportive, healing, and learning community. Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theresilientparentingpodcast
Episodes
Ken and Michelle are learning all about empathy with Jane Zink, Deputy Director of the Idaho Association of the Education of Young Children located in Boise, Idaho.
What is Empathy?
Empathy involves actively understanding and sharing the feelings of another person.
Learn how you can model empathy with your child. And remember to also give yourself empathy when you miss the mark. You can always circle back and try agai...
Ken and Michelle head to Blackfoot, Idaho to visit with Brenda Stanley, MBA- Author, Journalist and Board President of the Idaho Children's Trust Fund. Brenda shares her story of having two-sets of twins, 20-months a part. The sudden death of her husband, a few years later required Brenda to lean on her "people" more than ever to support her children. She thinks back and wishes she had had the resources...
This week Ken and Michelle visit Nampa Idaho to chat with Maribel "Mari' Ramos, Executive Director of the Idaho Hispanic Foundation. "The Idaho Hispanic Foundation supports Idaho’s Hispanic/Latino community by CONNECTING individuals to essential resources, DEVELOPING entrepreneurial and leadership skills, and foster economic growth through EMPOWERING workforce programs. We provide access to crucial heal...
Join Ken and Michelle as they take a virtual trip to Post Falls, Idaho to visit Royale Lockhart, Lead Quality Child Care Consultant for Region 1, HOPE Facilitator and Champion. College of Education, Health and Human Sciences Center on Disabilities and Human Development, IdahoSTARS Project. As Ken pointed out, her name badge needs a drop down feature.
Royale shares some insight into best practices supporting families a...
Grandma on a Mission: Ruta Casabianca, Board Member with The Boys and Girls Clubs of Southeast Idaho
Ken and Michelle take a virtual trip to Pocatello, Idaho to visit with Ruta Casabianca Board Member of the Boys and Girl's club of Southeast Idaho, Community Advocate Extraordinaire, but first and foremost, she is a full-time Grandma. Listened to Ruta's story about seeing a need in her community and then finding a way to address the need... and she's not done yet.
RESOURCES:
The Boys and Girls Clubs of ...
Join Ken and Michelle Bass as they visit with Florina Ruvio co-chair of Idaho's Thriving Families Safer Children's Coalition. Florina also contracts with the Idaho Resiliency Project, Breaking Chains Academy of Development and Idahoans United for Women and Families.
Learn more about the National Partnership that was established to support communities, developing approaches for community well-being that help ...
Join Ken and Michelle as they interview Pediatric Doctor, Tom Patterson. Learn how Dr. Patterson has incorporated the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) and trauma-informed care into his medical practice; teaching parental resiliency for better health outcomes starting in the newborn nursery.
RESOURCES:
THE INFANT TODDLER PROGRAM
https://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/services-programs/children-families/about-infant-toddle...
Join Ken and Michelle as they visit with Beth Norton a comedian, writer, and alumni of foster care. Beth spent most of her childhood in foster care and experienced multiple moves before the age of 9. Beth was the first child of a teenage mother who had also grown up in the foster care system. Beth shares her story with heart and humor.
RESOURCES:
Beth Norton
https://www.bethnorton.com/
Foster Care Alumni of America:
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Join Ken and Michelle as they chat with Salome Mwangi of Mwangi Inc. Salome is a multi-lingual, multi-cultural Idahoan who uses these skills to foster better communication between the US and migrant communities as they navigate life together. She specializes in fostering connections through a shared sense of belonging. Along the way, she has evolved into a cultural broker, realizing that the culture behind each langua...
Join Ken and Michelle as they virtually meet with Patrick Reagan, Executive Director of The Mahoney House in beautiful Salmon Idaho. Since its inception, The Mahoney House has been a community leader in providing safe shelter, support, and hope to people victimized by domestic violence and sexual assault. To meet evolving needs, we continue to broaden our efforts; our current mission is to stop, prevent, and heal the ...
Join Ken and Michelle as they visit with Luis Granados, Executive Director of Breaking Chains Academy of Development in Nampa, Idaho. The mission of Breaking Chains Academy of Development is providing at-risk youth with the tools and resources needed to successfully transition into adulthood through education, mentorship, and work-skill training. Luis shares his personal story of the impact this program had on his l...
Join Ken and Michelle as they learn about the Safe Families for Children Program -through Lutheran Community Services Northwest with Michelle Batton, Program Manager for Safe Families for Children Program.
About Safe Families (From their website)
When a crisis strikes; struggles such as job loss, eviction, medical emergencies and domestic violence can leave families feeling desperate and alone. Many of us rely on relat...
Join Ken and Michelle as they talk with Jeff Matsushita Executive Director of Stretch Zone, and the Engaging Men Program Coordinator at Boise State University's Student Connection and Support Center. As well as a Call to Men National trainer.
What does it mean to be a man? To be a father?
Societal norms and generational expectations have put men in a narrow box of "being tough" and "real men don&ap...
Ken and Michelle are joined by Amanda Mills Strengthening Families Specialist at the Idaho Association for the Education of Young Children to discuss parenting children who are neurodivergent through the lens of the 5 protective factors. Amanda shares valuable information through her strengthening families Specialist lens but also as a mom.
RESOURCES
Idaho Association for the Education of Young Children:
https://www.ida...
Join Ken and Michelle as they visit with Janelle Stauffer (AKA "The Attachment Guru" ), Owner and Director of The Resiliency Center of Idaho. In Part one we learned about the 4 Mechanisms of Attachment, Attachment Styles and How to Build Attachment with your child. Part two, we explore ATTACHMENT with your TEEN. This is a must listen for anyone with a teen in their life.
RESOURCES:
The R...
What is ATTACHMENT?
(And no, we're not talking about an item you add to your email)
Why is ATTACHMENT so Important?
Join Ken and Michelle as they visit with Janelle Stauffer (AKA "The Attachment Guru" ), Owner and Director of The Resiliency Center of Idaho. During this episode we will learn the 4 Mechanisms of Attachment, Attachment Styles and How to Build Attachment with your child.
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Join Ken and Michelle Bass as they visit with Kim Hemmert from the Idaho Children's Trust Fund. This is the final episode of our Six-Part-Series focusing on birth to age 5. Learn about the Social/Emotional, Physical, Cognitive and Language milestones during each developmental period.
Today's episode is all about Age 5!!
RESOURCES
CRYING BABY PLAN
https://idahochildrenstrustfund.org...
Join Ken and Michelle Bass as they visit with Kim Hemmert from the Idaho Children's Trust Fund. This is the 5th episode of our Six-Part-Series focusing on birth to age 5. Learn about the Social/Emotional, Physical, Cognitive and Language milestones during each developmental period.
Today's episode is all about FOURNADOS!!
RESOURCES
THREE-SIDED TOOTHBRUSH (example)
https://nanotoothb...
Join Ken and Michelle Bass as they visit with Kim Hemmert from the Idaho Children's Trust Fund. This is the 4th episode of our Six-Part-Series focusing on birth to age 5. Learn about the Social/Emotional, Physical, Cognitive and Language milestones during each developmental period.
Today's episode is all about THREENAGERS!!! (IYKYK)
RESOURCES
CRYING BABY PLAN
https://idahochildrens...
Join Ken and Michelle Bass as they visit with Kim Hemmert from the Idaho Children's Trust Fund. This is the second episode of a Six-Part-Series focusing on birth to age 5. Learn about the Social/Emotional, Physical, Cognitive and Language milestones during each developmental period. Today's episode is all about THE TERRIFIC TWO'S!!!
RESOURCES
CRYING BABY PLAN
https://idahochildrens...
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