Podcasts

Your child made it: he or she finished 13 years of school and graduated! You have prepared them for the academics they will face in college and their dorm room is going to be decked out with all the comforts of home. But are they really ready? Podcast host Miriam Conner speaks with Daniel Horne and Laura Scarnecchia, who share tips for helping your child prepare mentally and emotionally for college or life away from home. ...

Award winning TV anchor Catherine Bosley joins host Miriam Conner on the latest episode of aParently Speaking to share her very personal story of the impact one mistake can have on you in this "day of digital danger." She also covers some things to talk about with your kids to keep them safe and to remind them that the choices they make may be very hard to “erase.” ...

On the latest episode of aParently Speaking, host Miriam Conner speaks about electronic addiction with licensed psychologist Dr. Jay Berk, who talks about appropriate screen time and things parents can do to manage screen time and their children. Listen as he gives important safety and parenting tips for handling screens. ...

On the latest episode of aParently Speaking, host Miriam Conner continues the conversation about anxiety with child psychotherapist Marjorie Landever. Learn the “types” of kids who are prone to anxiety, and listen as she gives specific tools for parents. ...

On the latest episode of aParently Speaking, host Miraim Conner talks with Dr. Laura Markley, who discusses the difference between “normal” anxiety and an anxiety disorder, as well as signs of a disorder and advice for parents. ...

On the latest episode of aParently Speaking, host Miriam Conner continues discussing 21st century skills that kids need to know with guest Tamara Strom, who has a wealth of experience in the fields of business and education. Listen as she shares what schools are doing to foster important skills and what parents can do at home to instill these skills. ...

On the latest episode of aParently Speaking, host Miriam Conner talks with Emily Fein, COO and Director of Girl Experience for The Girl Scouts of North East Ohio, about 21st century skills for success — for boys and girls alike. Learn the four Cs and why are they important for your child's future success, as well as practical tips and examples that parents can do on a daily basis. ...

On the latest episode of aParently Speaking, host Miriam Conner talks with Emma Crockett Robinson and her mother, Tamara Crockett, about their experiences with social media, as documented in the film "Social Animals." Emma shares how her struggles with social media affected her, while Tamara discusses warning signs and shares her advice for parents regarding social media. ...

With an observational eye, "Social Animals" peeks into the digital and real worlds of today’s image-focused teenager, where followers, likes and comments mark success and self worth. On the latest episode of aParently Speaking, host Miriam Conner talks with the film’s director, who discusses why he made the film and what he learned about teens and social media while filming. ...

On the latest episode of aParently Speaking, Dr. Jessica Castonguay, a physician at Akron Children’s Hospital's Division of Adolescent Medicine, joins host Miriam Conner to discuss eating disorders in children and teens. Learn why more kids are affected than you may think, as well as warning signs and risk factors. ...