Voices of Your Village

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Sex, Power and Consent: Raising Caring, Connected Boys with Joanna Schroeder and Christopher Pepper

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[00:00:00] Alyssa: You are listening to Voices of Your Village, and today's conversation is one I've been looking forward to for a long time. If you are raising boys or teaching boys, or frankly just care about the humans they're becoming, this episode is for you. I'm joined by Joanna Schroeder and Christopher Pepper, authors of the new book Talk to your Boys. We dig into how boys are being shaped by the culture around them, including what they're exposed to online, what they're learning or not l...

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Not Just a Phase: Getting to the Root of School Refusal, with Attachment Nerd Eli Harwood

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[00:00:00] Alyssa: You are listening to Voices Of Your Village, and today's episode is such a grounding one. I got to sit down with my dear friend, Eli Harwood, who you may know as @attachmentnerd over on Instagram, to dive into a topic that comes up so often, school refusal. If you've ever had a kid clinging to the doorframe or break down in tears before drop off, or you've wondered when to push and when to pause, this one's for you. Eli brings her therapist lens and lived experience to this co...

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Not Another Screen Time Lecture—A Real Conversation About Kids + Tech with The Gamer Educator, Ash Brandin

 

[00:00:00] Alyssa: You're listening to Voices of Your Village, and today's episode is such a treat. I get to sit down with my friend, Ash Brandin, educator, researcher, author of the new book, Power On, to talk all things screen time, video games, and what it really means to raise emotionally regulated kids in a digital world.

[00:00:19] Ash brings so much nuance and compassion to this conversation. We go beyond the usual screen time debates and dig into what screens are doing for our kids, how we can shift power struggles into collaboration, and how regulation-- not restriction is the key. Ash is phenomenal, and I highly recommend following them over on Instagram at the Gamer Educato...

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More Than a Diagnosis: Finding the Magic in Neurodivergence, with Lake Bell

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[00:00:00] Alyssa: You're listening to Voices of Your Village, and today I get to share a truly special conversation with someone I admire deeply. Lake Bell, you might know her as an actor, director, and creator, but in this episode, we connect as two parents navigating the beautiful, messy work of raising humans, especially kids who don't always fit the mold lake.

[00:00:23] And I dive into what it looks like to parent neurodivergent kids with curiosity and compassion. We talk about the emotion...

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How (and When) to Talk to Your Kids About Porn, with Dr. Cara Natterson and Vanessa Kroll Bennett

Before we dive in: This episode includes detailed discussions of sex, porn and a brief mention of sexual assault. Please take care while listening.

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[00:00:00] Alyssa: You are listening to Voices of Your Village, and today we get to talk about a topic that, honestly, it makes me feel so uncomfortable to even think about talking about with my kids. We get to dive in with Dr. Cara Natterson and Vanessa Kroll Bennett about how and when to talk to your kids about porn. Dr. Cara Natterson is a pediatr...

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Want to Raise Grateful, Curious Kids? Here's Where to Start-- with Deborah Farmer Kris

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[00:00:00] Alyssa: You're listening to Voices of Your Village, and today I get to hang out with Deborah Farmer Kris, who is a child development expert and the author of Raising Awe-Seekers: How the Science of Wonder Helps Our Kids Thrive, the I See You board book series, and the All The Time picture book series. Her bylines include CNN, PBS Kids, NPR's Mind Shift, the Washington Post, the Boston Globe magazine, and Oprah Daily.

[00:00:29] She's currently an expert advisor for the PBS kids show ...

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Seed and Sew Village Q&A with Rachel and Alyssa

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[00:00:00] Alyssa: You're listening to Voices of Your Village, and this episode was such a blast. We posted in stories on Instagram @seed.and.sew asking for your questions for Rach and I, and just did a full just q and a, pulled some questions directly from you to dive into, to answer, and it was a blast, so we're for sure gonna do that again.

[00:00:23] Make sure you're following along @seed.and.sew, also, if you're not following on your podcast app that you tune into, make sure you hit follow....

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Car Seat Confidence with Michelle Pratt from Safe in the Seat

Before we dive in: this episode includes discussion of severe car accident injuries. Please take care while listening.

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 [00:00:00] Alyssa: You're listening to Voices of Your Village, and today I got to chat about Car Seat Confidence with Michelle Pratt from Safe in the Seat. I have followed Michelle for so long and she has been so helpful for me in my journey as a parent. Safe in the Seat is every overwhelmed and anxious parents' go-to resource for Car Seat Safety. As a mom and nationally certif...

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Decrease Stress and Increase Gratitude With This One Accessible Thing, with Kelly Corrigan and Claire Lichty

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[00:00:00] Alyssa: You're listening to Voices of Your Village, and today we get to chat about decreasing stress and increasing gratitude with this one accessible thing. I got to hang out with mother/daughter duo, Kelly Corrigan and her daughter Claire. Kelly is a New York Times bestselling author of four books about family life, the host of her own PBS show and a top 1% podcast called Kelly Corrigan Wonders. Like Claire, she can't stop making— books, paintings, TV shows, podcasts, meals, mistakes....

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When Kids Feel Like They’re Not Enough: Imposter Syndrome in Childhood with Dr. Richard Orbé-Austin

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[00:00:00] Alyssa: You're listening to Voices of Your Village and today get to hang out with Dr. Richard Orbé- Austin. He's a licensed psychologist, executive coach, and consultant. He works with executives and mid-career professionals to overcome imposter syndrome, identify their best fit career options, and strengthen their leadership skills.

[00:00:21] He also regularly consults with academic institutions, corporations, and nonprofit organizations on issues related to leadership, diversity, e...

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