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Summer camp bullying is a topic that's lighting up Maribeth's inbox and text messages. Summer is supposed to be fun and carefree and a time to try new things. To help children feel safe doing that, she has shared 5 tips for dealing with bullies at camp. 

In Part 2 of our conversation with Ronnie and Jennifer, Maribeth talks to Ronnie about the decision he made for himself and its implications for him as an artist, husband, and father.

Maribeth talks to Ronnie and Jennifer about their experience raising a small child through the pandemic. Ronnie shares his childhood story, which serves as a reminder that we are all continually growing and as we are growing, we are unfolding. Through his story, we are reminded that we need to let our children unfold. There will be struggles and hard times and our job as parents is to give them hope. 

Maribeth talks to Sara, who has worked with Maribeth since 2018 to find the right schools and solutions for her son. They have come a long way from struggles and switching schools to finding his way to kindergarten thanks to the persistence of his parents and support from Maribeth.

Jessica Keleshian, a dog trainer, joins Maribeth as they discuss how to integrate dogs with your family and the parallels between having a dog and raising children.

Anne grew up with a narcissistic mom which became clear when becoming a parent herself.

Maribeth speaks with Sydney who shares what it was like growing up with a narcissistic father and how it has affected her life and her relationships.

COVID-19 will inevitably shape a different holiday season for all of our families this year.  Maribeth discusses how to navigate and discuss a very different holiday season this year with your kids and family.

Three close friends share about their experiences with miscarriage and their feelings of loss and healing.

Maribeth talks to Eric who lost his wife and is struggling to connect with his 11-year-old son who lost his mother. Eric has gone to great lengths to deal with his and his son’s grief and be present as a father, but he still feels that there is a barrier between him and his son.

Dr. Jennifer Lee-Dick joins Maribeth to talk to Julie who has worked through and is working through understanding her son, his struggles, and his strengths.

Maribeth hosted a special virtual meeting with guest speakers who are already homeschooling to provide insight and advice for those who are considering homeschooling either temporarily because of COVID-19, or long term.

*Note: This was recorded before California mandated that most Counties must open as all distance learning. Maribeth hosted a special virtual meeting with parents to wrestle with the options schools and districts are facing and how families can manage these options once the school year returns. Will school return as fully distanced, with a hybrid model, or fully in person? What does this mean for your family and how you will manage your child’s education and day-to-day schedules? Guidance on creating a social bubble for your kids See the resources here. This episode brought to you by Jabberdogs

Potty training was going well, until it wasn't. Maribeth answers a question from our Facebook Group from Susan whose son was potty training well until started to become hysterical at bath time.

Maribeth answers a question from our Facebook group regarding anxiety her child is experiencing due to the COVID-19 crisis. Are anyone else’s kids having difficulty sleeping due to anxiety over this pandemic? My 11 year old has been coming into my room in the middle of the night in tears- the past few nights because she can’t sleep, because she is scared. I hug her, let her cry, and try to assure her that we are doing what we can to stay safe and healthy, etc. but what else should I be doing to reassure her? Maribeth offers ways to recognize and address anxiety in your children as they live through an unprecedented crisis. The resources she references in the episode can be found here.

Some tips to manage the daily school you now run out of your home due to COVID-19 school closures and reasons to give yourself a break.

Schools are closing all over the world to prevent the spread of Coronavirus/COVID-19. This leaves many of us parents with the dilemma of what to do with our kids at home under social distancing rules for the next several weeks and beyond. Maribeth has advice and tips to keep you and your kids sane as you all hunker down at home together. Also, make sure you check out Maribeth's Preschool Activities You Can Do At Home During COVID-19 School Closures if you have preschool-age children.

Your kids probably don't live in a vacuum, so they've heard about COVID-19 or the Coronavirus. They are hearing about it at school from friends, teachers, the news, and from you. Maribeth gives you some actionable tips on how to manage their fears while also staying safe.

In our Season 2 finale, Sarah returns to the mom group frustrated after a long car ride with bickering children. She has questions about how to help her husband, who was an only child, understand the fighting, and questions about how to prevent it or deal with it in the first place.

 Claire returns to update Maribeth on her daughter Liv. Claire was very worried about what appeared to be Liv’s habit of picking at and pulling out her own hair. Claire is feeling disconnected from her daughter, “we operate on different wavelengths.” Maribeth offers some advice to change Claire’s communication from verbal to physical. Claire is also asking for affirmation as her son has befriended a boy who comes from a troubled home. This episode brought to you by Jabberdogs