Webisode 30: Homework Help – How to best support your child

Helping your child with his/her homework is an important way to connect to and support your child. Yet, many parents don’t know the best way to do this. Some are frightened that they don’t know all the answers. Others wind up doing the homework for the child. Nationally recognized and awarded principal, Robin Welch, will discuss how parents can most help their children with their homework, and set up a practical homework station, making it fun and productive for all.

Principal Welch is a highly respected educator and administrator who has been involved with all aspects of childhood education and special needs. Among numerous other accolades, he is the recipient of the 2005 National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) National Distinguished Principal Award and the 2005 Massachusetts Elementary School Principals’ Association (MESPA) Thomas C. Passios Award.

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Webisode 19:" Shut Up About... Your Perfect Kid"

So, your child would rather catch real flies than be a star on the baseball field? What’s the big deal?

Gina Gallagher and Patty Konjoian, mothers of daughters with disabilities, sisters, and authors of a new book, Shut Up About…Your Perfect Kid!, join us to discuss the joys, challenges, and absurdities of raising “imperfect” children in a “perfect” world. With bumper magnets like “My Bipolar Kid Loves Me AND Hates Me,” they’re creating a Movement of “Imperfection” and inviting parents of disabled and other “imperfect” kids to come out of their messy closets and celebrate differences.

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Webisode 17: "Not So Happy Childhood: How to Identify and Deal with a Depressed Child"

Depression is more common than most people realize – especially in children. The average age depression begins is 13-14 years old. Julie Totten, founder of non-profit Families for Depression Awareness is dedicated to helping family members whose loved ones are affected by depressive disorders to get people well and prevent suicides. Julie considers depression a "family illness" - meaning it takes support of loved ones to get well. Julie discusses signs and symptoms for mothers to look for in their children, how mothers can best support their loved ones who have depressive disorders, precautions to take for children prescribed with antidepressants, and personal lessons from her family's experiences.

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Webisode 13: The Gift of Time - Personal Concierges

Ever imagine what it would be like to have someone help you for a change? Help with the kids, with the house, with chores. Getting birthday presents and organizing parties, planning vacations and house/pet sitting, or even helping you start a business. Lisa Schreider of Lisa's Hands of Time Concierge describes the typical, and not so typical, assistance that a personal concierge can provide. Often more affordable than most people think, personal concierges can really be of great service!

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