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Northeast Ohio Parent is on the airwaves with its podcast series “aParently Speaking” hosted by Miriam Conner. Several times a month new episodes will be released that go beyond the pages of the magazine to expand on relevant, enriching, and humorous topics including some fascinating guests from the greater Cleveland area and beyond.

Simply click on the links below to start listening. New episodes will be posted here and also pushed out through our weekly e-newsletter and Facebook platforms. You can also subscribe via iTunes, Google Podcast and others.

If you have comments, suggestions, or questions please reach out to podcast host Miriam Conner at [email protected]. Thanks for listening!

Podcast #114: Perfection or Pressure

By Miriam Conner
6 days ago
In this episode, Jennifer Licate, school counselor and award-winning children’s book author, joins us to explore how parents, teachers and coaches can identify when stress turns into anxiety. Licate shares practical strategies for helping kids build resilience, confidence and healthy coping skills.
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Podcast #113: Northeast Ohio 11th Grader Raises Awareness About Blood Cancer

By Miriam Conner
27 days ago
In this special bonus episode, host Miriam Conner sits down with a Northeast Ohio 11th grader who is raising money for Blood Cancer United. She shares her personal connection to blood cancer and why this cause is so meaningful to her.
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Podcast #112: Parenting from the Heart: Less Chaos, More Connection

By Miriam Conner
December 7, 2025
Parenting is full of surprises—some wonderful, some exhausting. In this episode of aParently Speaking, author, speaker, and personal coach Tomas Lyndahl joins host Miriam Conner to discuss his book, How to Be Happy Even Though You’re a Parent: Effortless Parenting from the Heart.
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Podcast #111: Talking the Talk: Helping Kids Find Their Words

By Miriam Conner
November 16, 2025
In the latest episode of aParently Speaking, host, Miriam Conner talks with child development experts Dr. Kathy Hirsh-Pasek and Dr. Roberta Michnick Golinkoff, who are back for a second visit after their episode on their best selling book, "Einstein Never Used Flashcards."
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Podcast #110: From Life Skills to Adulting: What Parents Say Schools Miss

By Miriam Conner
November 9, 2025
In this episode, illustrator and storyteller Elijah Stanfield — known for The Tuttle Twins series — joins host Miriam Conner on the latest episode of aParently Speaking to talk about a new survey that reveals what parents really want schools to teach their kids.
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Podcast #109: How Safe are your Kids Online?

By Miriam Conner
October 5, 2025
In the latest episode of aParently Speaking, host, Miriam Conner is  joined by Angela Nakalembe — a mom and tech professional with over a decade of experience in cybersecurity and digital literacy. Nakalembe discusses the complex and often hidden risks our kids are exposed to online, especially in the age of AI.
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Podcast #108: “A Call to Courage: Parenting with Presence in the Age of Technology”

By Miriam Conner
September 29, 2025
On the latest episode of aParently Speaking, host Miriam Conner is joined by author Susan McNamara, who explores what it really means to raise children with intention in a world dominated by screens, distractions and expert-driven advice.
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Podcast #107: Why Play Beats Flashcards for Raising Brilliant Kids!

By Miriam Conner
September 9, 2025
On this episode of aParently Speaking, discover the 6 C’s—collaboration, communication, content, critical thinking, creative innovation, and confidence—that kids need to thrive today and in the future.
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Podcast #106: What Do I Want to Be When THEY Grow Up?

By Miriam Conner
March 22, 2025
On this episode of aParently Speaking, host, Miraim Conner chats with the amazing Karen Johnson, author of "What Do I Want to Be When THEY Grow Up". If you’re a mom navigating the empty nest or just looking ahead to what’s next, Karen’s inspiring guide is packed with humor, heart, and practical tips to help you lead your best, most fulfilling life.
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Podcast #105: Shhh… Are We Forgetting to Teach Listening?

By Miriam Conner
February 27, 2025
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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