With remote learning, teens are spending more time in front of their digital screens more than ever before. Yet, teens still want their recreational screen time. In this episode, Dr. Kimberly shares tips and thoughts about teens and screens. She also emphasizes the importance of frequent conversations about cyber-safety. How do you set boundaries around your teen's digital devices? How can you help your teen get quality sleep and prioritize homework, exercise and chores before recreational screen time? When is your teen most vulnerable to online predators?   These questions and more are a ..read more

I'm delighted to have Chester Santos, aka, "The International Man of Memory" on the show. Chester is a US Memory Champion, Founder of MemorySchool.Net and he has been featured on PBS, BBC World News and more! Look for Chester and his memory skills training in the 2020 documentary film, "David vs. Goliath!" In this episode, Chester shares a bit about his life as a teenager. He also discusses the three principles to keep in mind for an astonishing and powerful memory. In fact, he demonstrates one of his powerful memory techniques on yours truly, ME! I was amazed that I remembered so many random ..read more

Donel Wheeler is a remarkable 15-year-old and I am honored to have him as a special guest on the show. This young man endured a painful and turbulent past with grieving multiple losses, living with drug addicted parents, experiencing multiple transitions and being homeless. Yet, at the young age of 12, he authored his first book, "Unwanted" under his Pen Name, Knox Tolbert. This book is available on Amazon: https://amzn.to/39u7HtL Donel tributes his grandmother, with whom he currently lives, for saving his life. So, it comes as no surprise that his second book (written at age 14) is titled, "W ..read more

Dr. Pam Jones, CEO of the 2020 Award-Winning Magazine, River & Word, talks about her contributions with promoting artists in music, dance, writing and more! Dr. Pam is an author, dancer, painter and most importantly, a mother of two college girls! In this episode, she talks about the current goals of River & Word magazine and the new ventures of the magazine for 2021. She shares her story of teen life and offers some great tips for parents. She is formerly a middle school teacher, so her insights come from not only being a mom herself, but also, her experiences as a teacher. For more i ..read more

Anthony Arya is a talented vocalist, guitarist and song writer from California who performed in 2018 on the popular NBC show, "The Voice." Shortly after, he released his phenomenal debut album, "Going to California." Anthony gives listeners an overview of his musical career, what inspires his song writing, his experience on "The Voice" and the reason he decided to attend Stanford University instead of pursuing a career in music. Special Bonus: Anthony performs the title track song, "Going to California." Need an original, one-of-a-kind holiday gift for your teen? Anthony has CDs, clothing and ..read more

Lauren K. Carlson is the author of "Raising Kids to Understand Consent" and the workbook series: "Consent for Kids." Previously, Lauren has published a children’s book, "My Body is My Own," which is “highly recommended” by pediatricians and clinical psychologists. As a mother and victim of assault, Carlson has used her experiences to guide parents and educators as they talk to children about setting boundaries and respecting others. In this episode, Lauren answers these questions and more: 1. How is "Stranger Danger" outdated and how can we update the conversation with our teens? 2. If you sus ..read more

Lauren K. Carlson is the author of "Raising Kids to Understand Consent" and the workbook series: "Consent for Kids." Previously, Lauren has published a children's book, "My Body is My Own," which is "highly recommended" by pediatricians and clinical psychologists. As a mother and victim of assault, Carlson has used her experiences to guide parents and educators as they talk to children about setting boundaries and respecting others.  In this episode, Lauren answers these questions: 1.How does the topic of consent differ from the    "Sex Talk"? 2. When should parents start c ..read more

n this episode, Kari Kelley shares her story of abuse. She shares tips about the warning signs of abuse and how to respond if you suspect that your teen has been abused. Kari is a #1 Bestselling Author of the book, "Heal Thy Self." She is also the author of, "Black, Blind and Female" and a contributing author in the book, "Village Pearls: Spiritual Practices to Uplift Your Soul." All books can be located on Amazon. Further, Kari Kelley is the producer and performer of several one woman shows and she is the star in the documentary, "Gifted Messenger." (8-minute documentary: https://vimeo.com/24 ..read more

Our special guest is Dara Connolly. She is a top-selling author and award winning speaker. Dara is on a mission to empower you to exude more confidence and have healthier relationships by setting clear boundaries. In this episode, Dara answers the following questions: 1. How can young people develop confidence? 2. How can you prevent toxic relationships in your life? 3. How can teens respond to bullies so they stop bullying? Dara is also the mastermind behind the game, "Jerky Johnny" which is a game for middle school and high school students on how to protect themselves from assault and other ..read more

Our special guest is Dara Connolly. She is a top-selling author and award winning speaker. Dara is on a mission to empower you to exude more confidence and have healthier relationships by setting clear boundaries. In this episode, Dara answers the following questions: 1. How can young people develop confidence? 2. How can you prevent toxic relationships in your life? 3. How can teens respond to bullies so they stop bullying? Dara is also the mastermind behind the game, "Jerky Johnny" which is a game for middle school and high school students on how to protect themselves from assault and other ..read more