Podcasts

Lindsay Buckingham, reporter at WKYC, shares her story of single parenting. She discusses some of the most difficult things about parenting solo, things she learned, and what has helped her the most along the way. ...

On the latest episode of aParently Speaking, host Miriam Conner and Dr. Pamela Hurst-Della Pietra discuss how electronics are shaping our kids' development and lives, as well as what to do about technology addiction and cyberbullying. If you have screens in your home, you won’t want to miss this episode. ...

Many parents currently have children who are home doing online learning either full- or part-time. On the latest episode of aParently Speaking, host Miriam Conner is joined by Dr. Gary Grosel, chief medical officer for United Healthcare Ohio, who shares specific ways parents can support their children in a virtual environment. ...

No matter how old your kids are, what they will do after high school is something you probably have started to think about. One question most parents have is how to pay for it. On the latest episode of aParently Speaking, host Miriam Conner is joined by Tim Gorrell, executive director of the Ohio Tuition Trust Authority, who shares advice for parents and answers questions about Ohio’s 529 Plan. ...

On the latest episode of aParently Speaking, Host Miriam Conner speaks with Aila Malik, who traveled to 41 countries with her family of five — while homeschooling along the way for 54 weeks. Malik shares stories of her travels, tips for homeschooling and ways she instills empathy in her children. ...

On the latest episode of aParently Speaking, host Miriam Conner is joined by Dr. Rob Currie, who has taught child psychology at Judson University for more than 25 years. Listen as he shares his vast knowledge and will make you see and understand your preschooler in a whole new light. ...

Is parenting boys much different than parenting girls? On the latest episode of aParently Speaking, host Miriam Conner speaks with award-winning author Dr. Rob Currie, who shares his expertise on raising boys using compelling stories and practical tips. ...

On the latest episode of our aParently Speaking podcast, host Miriam Conner speaks with Amanda Bowles, a mother of six, who shares her inspirational 13-year journey as a foster parent. ...

As a parent, there are many relationships you need to navigate. If your kids play sports, one that can be tricky is the parent-coach relationship. On this episode of aParently Speaking, host Miriam Conner speaks with longtime coach and consultant on this topic, Ryan Conner, who shares what parents should and shouldn't expect from a coach, how to have a positive experience with your child's coach at all ages and stages, and much more. ...

In honor of Father's Day, we revisit this popular episode of aParently Speaking, in which host Miriam Conner talks with three local dads who share some of the challenges and lessons they have learned along the way. They also discuss what they love most about parenthood and the one thing they want to make sure their kids always know no matter what. ...