Parenting With Playdate Planet Meryl Neiman

There’s lots of important life skills that aren’t taught in school, and one of the big ones is handling money. As parents, that job is left to us. And if we don’t teach them well, our children might never be able to afford to live on their own! On this week’s show, I get guidance […] The post Parenting With Playdate Planet – Raising a Financially Literate Child appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

In the wake of the tragic mass shooting at Sandy Hook elementary school, moms around the country were forced to once again confront our greatest fear – the loss of a child – and grapple with how to make our society safer for all of our children. Many moms have decided that they are unwilling […] The post Parenting With Playdate Planet – Moms and Gun Violence appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Facebook, Cell Phones, and Video Games . . . what is a parent to do? When should you let your children have access to all of this new, and constantly changing, technology? How do you monitor it? When is it too much? These particular questions are not ones that our parents faced, but we have […] The post Parenting With Playdate Planet – Parenting and Technology appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

No parent wants to end their marriage or relationship, but it happens. A lot. About 40% of marriages with children end in divorce. So it’s likely that you or someone you know and love will have to co-parent through this challenging time. What’s the best way to handle the situation for our kids? And how […] The post Parenting With Playdate Planet – Parenting Post Divorce appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Almost immediately, parents have to make an important medical decision for their children. Do they agree to start their babies on a vaccination schedule? The Center for Disease Control, the World Health Organization, and The American Academy of Pediatrics are all strongly in favor of vaccination. Yet, an increasing number of parents refuse this option. […] The post Parenting With Playdate Planet – The Vaccination Debate appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

On this week’s show, I talk with literacy expert, educator, and mom Melissa Taylor about her new book for parents called Book Love: Help Your Child Grow from Reluctant to Enthusiastic Reader. Melissa explains the four main reasons why your child might not be the reader you wish she were, and how you can help […] The post Parenting With Playdate Planet – What To Do If Your Child Is A Reluctant Reader? appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

I want to wish all of my listeners happy holidays and a joyous and healthy new year! We love our children, but at some point they have to leave the nest and start facing life’s challenges on their own. So how can we make sure that we are raising resilient, self-reliant kids who will be […] The post Parenting With Playdate Planet – Holiday Special – Raising Children Who Can Launch Redux appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

In this week’s show, I speak with child psychiatrist Dr. David Axelson about how parents can tell if their child’s quirkiness, high energy level, anxiety, or sad mood is typical child behavior or warrants assessment from a professional. Dr. Axelson is an associate professor of psychiatry at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and […] The post Parenting With Playdate Planet – Mental Illness in Children – When, Where and Why to Seek Help appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

In today’s show, instead of focusing on parenting, we focus on the parents. That’s right – this show is about us! In this episode, I speak with folks who have developed expertise and products specifically designed to make our lives easier. Sounds good, doesn’t it? Specifically, you’ll hear from America’s Time Management Expert and author […] The post Parenting With Playdate Planet – How to Make Your Life Easier appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

In a word – yes! On this week’s episode, I speak with civility expert, Vicki Fleming, a Certified Etiquette Coach who specializes in working with children and teens. You’ll learn why she believes manners are critical to our kids’ future success and how we can help our children gain the necessary skills to make and […] The post Parenting With Playdate Planet – Do Manners Still Matter? appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Girls face their own unique challenges. If you’re a mom, you’ve been there yourself. If you’re the parent of a girl, you’ve either faced some of these issues already or you will down the road. How do you deal with mean girls? What if your daughter turns out to be the class bully? How do […] The post Parenting With Playdate Planet – Parenting Girls appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Have you heard about bath salts? Do you know what ordinary spice has become a popular choice for getting high? Do you think parents can protect their children from drug and alcohol addiction? If you have children, you need to listen to this week’s show. I speak with Denise Krotcha, an expert on helping loved […] The post Parenting With Playdate Planet – What Parents Need to Know About Drugs appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

It would be wonderful if we could eradicate unhappiness and worries from our children’s lives, but unfortunately none of us has that magic power. Instead, we have to help our kids through life’s painful moments the best we can. In this show, I speak with Susan Weaver. certified grief recovery specialist, and the author of […] The post Parenting With Playdate Planet – How to Help a Child Deal With Grief, Loss, and Worries appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

In light of the upcoming holidays and because at Playdate Planet we love all things play related, I thought it would be fun to devote a show to some of my family’s favorite toys and products. Are you looking for holiday gift ideas? You’ll learn about: an easy, low-maintenance, low cost pet that your child […] The post Parenting With Playdate Planet – Get Ready for The Holidays with My Family’s Favorite Things appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

No matter how wonderful our angels are, all kids make mistakes. So how do we help our children to understand what they did wrong and how to avoid repeating those same mistakes? Join us as we talk with Dr. Robert Pennington, an educational psychologist and award winning speaker and writer. Dr. Rob co-founded MindOh! Character […] The post Parenting With Playdate Planet – How to Best Discipline Children at Home and at School appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Education is a top priority for every parent. But can we trust our kids’ futures to the current system? How bad are things really and what do we need to know to make the right choices for our children? Join me as I talk with Dr. Jessie Ramey, a professor at the University of Pittsburgh, […] The post Parenting With Playdate Planet – Do We Need to Save Public Education? appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.