Broadcasts about Children

What If Ideals of Kids and Chores Fail #1 of 3, #851

Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Chores provide a sense of belonging in the family. Each child desires to contribute to the well-being of the family in their own unique way. Chore provide a sense of belonging and helping in the family. Start them early and you will circumvent your children feeling left out.

What If Ideals of Kids and Chores Fail #2 of 3, #852

Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Household chores, when allowed to be age appropriate, help children grow. Chores provide children with much needed skills relationally, physically, and emotionally.

What If Ideals of Kids and Chores Fail #3 of 3, #853

Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Not sure chores will work? Here's some things to do when you run into difficulty.

Parents: Are you Becoming Your Parents #1 of 2, #1513

Suzan Myhre, M.S.S.W., LICSW, LPC

Forgiving does not mean forgetting. We need to try to forgive our parents as the best hope of our children also forgiving us.

Parents: Dealing With Anger Towards Parents #2 of 2, #1514

Suzan Myhre, M.S.S.W., LICSW, LPC

Learning to deal with anger towards parents. If we don't face the anger we feel toward our parents, it cam come out in inappropriate ways.

Healthy Families: Children's Rights #1 of 2, #1622

Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC

There are a number of characteristics that differentiate between healthy family functioning. The number of 'rights' given to children often helps delineate one difference. Described in this program are some of those examples.

Healthy Families: What Is A Troubled Family #2 of 2, #1623

Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Contrasted here are the different characteristics associated with both healthy and unhealthy families.

Helping Children Cope with Separation and Loss #1 of 2, #2098

Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC

This series takes a look at how children respond to change, separation and loss.

Helping Children Cope with Separation and Loss #2 of 2, #2099

Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Soothing children in a time of loss or when facing separation can be a challenge.

Parenting: Language of Encouragement #1 of 4, #2104

Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Learning the difference between praise and encouragement is foundational to one's role as parent. Discussed is the difference and their impact on children.

Parenting: Language of Encouragement #2 of 4, #2105

Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Provided in this program are examples of the language of encouragement.

Parenting: Language of Encouragement #3 of 4, #2106

Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Discussion is continued on the use of language that promotes encouragement versus discouragement in families.

Parenting: Language of Encouragement #4 of 4, #2107

Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Wrap up of the series is provided by Lynda.

How To Stop Bullying #1 of 2, #3268

Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., CAPSW

Crucial to a child's development is a sense of safety. Christine and Suzan discuss signs that your child is being bullied and practical ways to stop bullying.

How To Stop Bullying #2 of 2, #3269

Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., CAPSW

Christine and Suzan discuss signs that your child is being bullied and practical ways to stop bullying.

What Parents Do To Mess Up Their Kids #1 of 3, #3041

Suzan Myhre, M.S.S.W., LICSW, LPC

Parenting is no easy task and often parents feel blind as they move through each day hoping they make the best possible decisions. Here are some common mistakes parents make in raising children and guidelines for avoiding them.

What Parents Do To Mess Up Their Kids #2 of 3, #3042

Suzan Myhre, M.S.S.W., LICSW, LPC

Parenting is no easy task and often parents feel blind as they go from one challenge to another. Here are some common mistakes parents make in raising children and guidelines for avoiding them.

What Parents Do To Mess Up Their Kids #3 of 3, #3043

Suzan Myhre, M.S.S.W., LICSW, LPC

Parenting is no easy task and often parents feel blind as they go from one challenge to another. Here are some common mistakes parents make and guidelines for avoiding them.

Teaching Children About Feelings #3078

Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC

This program provides many ideas of how children may identify what it is they feel. Identifying and being able to express what one feels in necessary in the development of any individual towards becoming all that God has.

A Child's Voice #3085

Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Based on her book, "Proverbs For The Family", Lynda discusses a child's reaction to a depressed adult

Teaching Children About Money #1 of 2, #3106

Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Great guidelines for parents to help children learn responsible behavior around the use of money.

Teaching Children About Money #2 of 2, #3107

Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Great guidelines for parents to help children learn responsible behavior around money.

Why Do Children Misbehave? #1 of 3, #3111

Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC

This program looks at how children connect with parents in good ways and in negative ways. Varied solutions are discussed. Humor, compassion and real life situations are shared.

Why Do Children Misbehave? #2 of 3, #3112

Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Discussion continues as to how children connect with parents in bood ways and in negative ways. Varied solutions are discussed.

Why Do Children Misbehave? #3 of 3, #3113

Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Humor, compassion, and real life situations are a part of the discussion as to how children connect with parents. Misbehavior has more to it than is thought.

Back To School: Young Children #1 of 2, #3114

Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC

The return to school means transitioning to a new schedule and to time away for both parent and child. Even though most children and parents manage the transition well, this program discusses steps one can take to ensure smooth transitions back to school.

Back To School: Anxious Feelings #2 of 2, #3115

Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Transitions often mean uncertainty until the new routine is established. This program concerns the anxious parent or child and the transition back to school.

Three Styles of Families #1 of 3, #3054

Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., CAPSW

This series of programs discusses the three styles of families: Parent Centered Family, Child Centered Family and God Centered Family.

Three Styles of Families #2 of 3, #3055

Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., CAPSW

This series of programs discusses the three styles of families: Parent Centered Family, Child Centered Family, and God Centered Family.

Three Styles of Families #3 of 3, #3056

Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., CAPSW

This series of programs discusses the three styles of families: Parent Centered Family, Child Centered Family, and God Center Family.

Rituals in Blended Families #2 of 2, #3058

Mary Lambrecht, M.S. LMFT

These programs will explore the place that tradition and ritual plays in a blended family's life and how to better facilitate changes that inevitably occur in this area.

Teaching Children Respect #1 of 2, #3180

Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC

These two programs outline the basic principles needed in the parenting process to ensure the attitude and behavior of respect in parents and in children.

Teaching Children Respect #2 of 2, #3181

Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC

These two programs outline the basic principles needed in the parenting process to ensure the attitude and behavior of respect in parents and in children.

Why Children Steal #1 of 2, #3164

Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Discovering that your child has stolen something is disconcerting to many parents. These two programs outline the possible causes as well as responses needed to help children/ teenagers return to a place of honesty.

Helping Children Cope With Death #1 of 2, #3205

Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC

In these two programs, Brenda Spina outline specific concerns and helps for young children, school age children, pre-teens, and teens who face the loss of a loved one.

Helping Children Cope With Death #2 of 2, #3206

Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC

In these two programs, Brenda Spina outline specific concerns and helps for young children, school age children, pre-teens, teens who face the loss of a loved one.