It's International Women's Month and I have a powerhouse with me this week, Jana K. Jones!  Jana K. Jones is a Charlotte-area native who attended East Mecklenburg High School. After high school, Ms. Jones studied sociology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC-CH). While enrolled at the UNC-CH, she was a member of Phi Delta Phi Legal Fraternity. Ms. Jones mentored "at-risk" students in multiple programs including Carrboro, North Carolina's Teens Climb High and Durham, North Carolina's Standards Based Solutions. Ms. Jones also participated in a UNC-CH's MANO Program that ..read more

What is new for the podcast and Notes by Khia?  What's up with the name change? Introduction of Notes by Khia's Bloom Awards ? Nominate your child for a Bloom Award here - www.notesbykhia.com/bloomawards  Donate to Bloom Award Fun: https://cash.app/mnstersnmagik Rising Above: Teen Devotional for Girls: Prayers and Activities to Help Manage Anxiety: https://amzn.to/3y3jWZf  Connect with Khia  Instagram  Parenting FB Group --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nbkpod/support ..read more

It seems like more and more youth are taking on (or taking off) labels that maybe you're not used to hearing.  I was joined by LGBTQ+ advocate, Jennifer Boudrye, to discuss what is going on with our youth and how we, as the adults, can show up for them.  According to the 2022 report conducted by The Trevor Project, a widely known advocacy agency for LGBTQ+ youth, "73% of LGBTQ+ youth experience anxiety" and 58% of those youth experience depression.  Being aware that this is still a hot/taboo topic particularly when it comes to youth, this podcast episode is not to debate what is ..read more

With June having Men's Mental Health Month, Father's Day, and Juneteenth I wanted to do an episode celebrating Black Fatherhood and giving them a chance to speak the truths we do not always hear!    Stanley Peavy, Marquis Antwine, Kevin Woodfork II, Jesse Woodfork, and Rob Allen joined me to talk about their experiences being a Black father and what they are doing to make sure they are being present and connected with their children.    Connect with the guys:  Rob - Madebymille.com and instagram.com/thatonecat  Marquis - instagram.com/marquisantwine   Kevin ..read more

This week is Men's Mental Health Week. As we know the mental health of men starts in childhood so this week I am joined by Mrs. Kathryne Imabyashi, parenting coach of Sonhood Coaching. Kathryne specializes in supporting parents raising "remarkable men".  Connect with Kathryne: Instagram Website Free Mini Course Connect with Khia: Instagram Facebook Twitter  Website Freebie  Parenting Made Easy(er) Course Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and share! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nbkpod/support ..read more

This week is Men's Mental Health Week. As we know the mental health of men starts in childhood so this week I am joined by Mrs. Kathryne Imabyashi, parenting coach of Sonhood Coaching. Kathryne specializes in supporting parents raising "remarkable men".  Connect with Kathryne: Instagram Website Free Mini Course Connect with Khia: Instagram Facebook Twitter  Website Freebie  Parenting Made Easy(er) Course Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and share! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nbkpod/support ..read more

June is PTSD Awareness Month Did you know that children at any age can be diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)? It is often misdiagnosed as ADHD or Oppositional Defiant Disorder. In this episode we are discussing PTSD in children and how it is often missed and misdiagnosed and how you may be able to recognize it in your children.  Have a topic you would like me to discuss? Email me at podcast@notesbykhia.com or DM me on social  Instagram Facebook  Twitter  LinkedIn Please be sure to give us a rating on your favorite platform and share the episode! (Tag me on ..read more

In this episode I got the chance to speak to Lalaine Frankel, of Parenting with Lalaine, Inc., about sibling relationships. We cover whether you should let your kids fight, how to intervene, and so much more!  Lalaine is a mother of twin girls, a son that was born just 10 months later, and a fourth son born with Down syndrome. Lalaine is a parent coach and has worked with children for many years as an early childhood teacher, program director, school-site director, and volunteered countless hours of working with children. Lalaine has a Bachelor of Arts degree in child development and is c ..read more

Have you seen Disney and Pixar's new movie, Turning Red? There was SO MUCH to unpack I had to share my thoughts with you! I take a deep dive into the many different themes in this movie including friendship, freedom, allowing your child to be who they were created to be, and so much more! Take a listen and be sure to share (tag me if you share on social media) and leave a review.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nbkpod/support ..read more

If what comes to mind when you think of mindful parenting is the parent who seems to have no "control" and allows their children to run all over them I'm here to tell you, that's not quite it - that is parenting without boundaries. This episode discusses how to use boundaries to decrease your stress, improve behaviors, and help you get back to the joy of parenting.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nbkpod/support ..read more