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Envionmentally Safe Resources Shared on "Real Parents. Real Solutions."

Today, I had the pleasure of talking wtih Micaela Preston on my radio show. She has blog, called Mindful Momma (www.mindfulmomma.com) and she wrote a book called, “Practically Green: Your Guide to Ecofriendly Decision-Making.

 

Here are some of the great resources we wanted to share with you:

 

·   Tip #1: How can we buy toys that are safe for our kids? (www.healthystuff.org)

 

 

·    Here's a link to the "Dirty Dozen" Fruits and Veggies:

 

 

http://mindfulmomma.typepad.com/mindful_momma/2009/03/get-your-new-shoppers-guide-to-pesticides-in-produce.html

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·    Tip #6- Recipes for making your own Tub and Tile Cleaners:

 

http://mindfulmomma.typepad..com/mindful_momma/2009/09/homemade-tub-tile-cleaning-remedies.html

 

Simple Sink Scrub http://mindfulmomma.typepad.com/mindful_momma/2007/10/homemade-cleani.html

 

 

·    Deodorant Information

 

Link from Good Guide about how to choose a deodorant.  

http://blog.goodguide.com/2010/1/12/tips-to-picking-the-best-deodorant-and-antiperspirant?jmid=10387&j=243178725&utm_source=JangoMail&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=The+Top+5+Deodorants%2C+Plus+Tips+%28243178725%29&utm_content=mindfulmomma%40yahoo%2Ecom 
 

 Tip # 8: Link to find toxic/healthy cosmetics information:

 

Skin Deep Cosmetic Safety Database http://www.cosmeticsdatabase.com/

 

Chocolate Facial Mask http://mindfulmomma.typepad.com/mindful_momma/2009/11/make-it-green-chocolate-facial-mask.html

 

Homemade Lip Balm http://mindfulmomma.typepad.com/mindful_momma/2008/11/homemade-lip-balm.html

 

“10 Tips to Go 'Greener' as a Family” Radio Show

The topic for my "Real Parents. Real Solutions" show on Wed., Jan. 20 is “10 Tips to Go 'Greener' as a Family” with Micaela Preston, author of "Practically Green." It airs at 10 AM PT/11 AM MT/12 PM CT/1 PM ET. Just click here to listen live: http://www.voiceamerica.com/voiceamerica/vshow.aspx?sid=1572.

If you can't listhen live, catch it on my website later. http://www.getparentinghelpnow.com/VoiceAmerica2.html

 

 

 

 

 

Wed 10 AM PT/11 AM MT/12 PM CT/1 PM ET on VoiceAmerica Variety Channel Real Parents. Real Solutions. 10 Tips for Going “Greener” as a Family   Going green is not only good for the earth, it’s good for your health. Certain products contain toxins that are dangerous to you and your kids. Learn the “top secret” body care ingredients you’ll want to avoid, which fruits and veggies you’ll want to buy Learn More >> Missed the Live Shows? Past Episodes are available On Demand and Podcast Ready. http://www.voiceamerica.com/voiceamerica/vshow.aspx?sid=1572 Listen Live to VoiceAmerica Variety Be sure to tune in to Real Parents. Real Solutions. with Toni Schutta Wed 10 AM PT on VoiceAmerica Variety Channel Log on to Listen: http://www.voiceamerica.com Questions? Comments? Call: 1-866-472-5788

Parenting Solutions to the Top 10 Parenting Challenges

Tune in Wed., Jan. 13 for “Solutions to the Top 10 Parenting Challenges from Toddler to Teen” with Michele Borba, author of “The Big Book of Parenting Solutions” on Real Parents. Real Solutions." Wednesdays at Noon CT on VoiceAmerica. Just click here to listen live or catch the replays at your convenience: http://www.tinyurl.com/realparentsrealsolutions. 

  

Wed., Jan. 13, 10 AM PT/11 AM PT/12 PM CT/1 PM ET on VoiceAmerica Variety Channel Real Parents. Real Solutions. Solutions to the Top 10 Parenting Challenges from Toddler to Teen   Today you’ll get answers to the Top 10 parenting challenges from one of the premier parenting experts, Michele Borba, author of “The BIG Book of Parenting Solutions” and NBC Today Show parenting contributor. Tune in for answers on how to get your child Learn More >> Missed the Live Shows? Past Episodes are available On Demand and Podcast Ready here: http://www.tinyurl.com/realparentsrealsolutions Listen Live to VoiceAmerica Variety Be sure to tune in to Real Parents. Real Solutions. with Toni Schutta Wed 10 AM PT on VoiceAmerica Variety Channel Log on to Listen: www.tinyurl.com/realparentsrealsolutions Questions? Comments? Call: 1-866-472-5788

Kids and Sports: Healthy or Overkill?

We all know the benefits of having our kids play sports, but have we crossed a line where fun, team spirit and exercise are no longer the goals and our kids are actually being harmed by sports? I’d love your opinion! Please call in to my radio show (1-866-472-5788 ) on Wed., Jan. 6 or listen in if this topic interests you.

I’ve invited Bob Bigelow, author of "Just Let the Kids Play” and a former NBA player to share his insights and research as he’s made over 800 presentations to parents and coaches on this topic.

Join us for “Kids and Sports: Healthy or Overkill?” Wed., Jan. 6  at 12 PM CT on “Real Parents. Real Solutions.” You can listen live or listen later at http://www.tinyurl.com/realparentsrealsolutions 

 

Wed, Jan. 6 10 AM PT/11 AM MT/12 PM CT/1 PM ET on VoiceAmerica Variety Channel Real Parents. Real Solutions. Kids & Sports: Healthy or Overkill?   We all know the positives connected to our kids playing sports, but sports participation may actually be harming our kids more than we know. Have we crossed a line where fun, exercise and team spirit are no longer the goals while traveling teams and year-round sports are causing more Learn More >> Missed the Live Shows? Listen to past episodes here: http://www.tinyurl.com/realparentsrealsolutions   Listen Live to VoiceAmerica Variety Be sure to tune in to Real Parents. Real Solutions. with Toni Schutta Wed 10 AM PT on VoiceAmerica Variety Channel Log on to Listen: http://www.voiceamerica.com Questions? Comments? Call: 1-866-472-5788

Resources Mentioned on Dec. 30 "Real Parents" Radio Show

I had a blast talking with Barbara Calrson today about New Year's Resolutions to Make Your Family Stronger.  Here are some of the resources we mentioned:

The Nov. 11 radio show "Family Fun Nights" has all sorts of ideas for fun. Here's the link: http://www.voiceamerica.com/voiceamerica/vepisode.aspx?aid=42352

Here a link with info on writing a family mission statement: http://www.familiesfirstcoaching.com/HTMLEmail/newsletterDecJan.html

You can get a copy of the Search Institute's 40 Developmental Assets here: www.search-institute.org

You can get a copy of the family challenge and family planner at www.puttingfamilyfirst.org

I hope you'll take the time to set goals for connecting with your family. We've already started ours!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

New Year's Resolutions for Stronger Families

 

Many of us make New Year’s resolutions to lose weight and exercise more, but will you be making any New Year’s resolutions to help your family become even closer and stronger? Not many people do, yet what’s more important than our family?

 

I’ve invited Barbara Carlson, co-founder or Putting Family First—Making Time for Family Initiative and Anne Naumann, a mother of two, to join me on my radio show and share some New Year’s resolutions we can make (along with strategies for making it happen!) that will help us stay close to our kids in the New Year and give them what they need most – time with us.

 

Listen to “New Year’s Resolutions to Make Your Family Stronger” live on Wed., Dec. 30 at 12 CT or listen later at your convenience here: http://www.tinyurl.com/realparentsrealsolutions. 

 

Happy New Year!

 

Wed., Dec. 30, 10 AM PT/11 AM MT/12 PM CT/1 PM ET on VoiceAmerica Variety Channel Real Parents. Real Solutions. New Year’s Resolutions to Make Your Family Stronger Many people make New Year’s resolutions to exercise and lose weight but few parents make resolutions to improve the most important relationship of all - family. It’s time to take stock and see if you’re spending as much time with your children as you think. In Learn More >> Missed the Live Shows? Past Episodes are available here: www.tinyurl.com/realparentsrealsolutions . Listen Live to VoiceAmerica Variety Be sure to tune in to Real Parents. Real Solutions. with Toni Schutta Wed 10 AM PT on VoiceAmerica Variety Channel Log on to Listen: http://www.voiceamerica.com Questions? Comments? Call: 1-866-472-5788

What Values are You Teaching Your Kids?

 

Honesty. Respect. Self-Discipline. Courage. Self-Reliance. Kindness. These are great values that we want our children to have. The question is what steps are we taking to ensure that our kids are receiving these valuable messages?

Join me on Wed., Dec. 23 when I’ll be talking with Richard Eyre about “What Values are You Teaching Your Children?” The Eyres wrote the NY Times best-seller “Teaching Children Values.” Richard will be giving us some ideas on how to make these values come alive for our kids and how to counteract the values that the media promote.  Listen to the Live Show or Replay at: www.tinyurl.com/realparentsrealsolutions  on “Real Parents. Real Solutions” radio show, 10 AM PT/11 AM MT/12 PM CT/1 PM ET on VoiceAmerica Variety Channel.

 

 

 

Wed, Dec. 23, 10 AM PT/11 AM MT/12 PM CT/1 PM ET on VoiceAmerica Variety Channel   Real Parents. Real Solutions. What Values are You Teaching Your Kids?   We all get so busy with the daily tasks of parenting that we may not take a step back and look at the big picture. What values do you want your children to have so they can be likeable, compassionate, productive adults? Are you making a concerted effort Learn More >> Listen to the Live Show or Replay at: www.tinyurl.com/realparentsrealsolutions   Listen Live to VoiceAmerica Variety Be sure to tune in to Real Parents. Real Solutions. with Toni Schutta Wed 10 AM PT on VoiceAmerica Variety Channel Log on to Listen: http://www.voiceamerica.com Questions? Comments? Call: 1-866-472-5788

Resources to Share from "Success" Radio Show Dec. 16

Many thanks to Carol Dweck and Kristin Boileau for joining me on my "Real Parents. Real Solutions" radio show today. I wanted to share a few resources we talked about.

1) To help develop emotional intelligence in your child:

Resources:

1. http://www.getparentinghelpnow.com/EQAudio.htm

 2.. “The Heart of Parenting: Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child” John Gottman, Ph.D. with Joan DeClaire

3. www.KidsEQ.com

4. http://www.6seconds.org  

 

You can also print copies, free of charge, of my problem-solving method, BEAR here:

http://www.getparentinghelpnow.com/pdf/ProblemSolvingFormBEAR.pdf

To help your child learn healthy ways of express anger, this resouce will be very helpful:

http://www.getparentinghelpnow.com/CalmAngerAudio.htm

Also, Carol's book is called, "Mindset: The New Psychology of Success."  

 

 

Create a Mindset for Success in Your Child

Tune in Wed., Dec. 16 for "Creating a Mindset for Success in Your Child” with Carol Dweck, Stanford researcher and author of “Mindset: The New Psychology of Success” on “Real Parents. Real Solutions." The proper mindset has been shown to be one of the most important factors for your child to achieve success.

You’ll learn real-life tips on how to praise your child, how to criticize your child constructively, and how to create a passion for learning that will help nurture a growth mindset. Carol’s groundbreaking work levels the playing field by showing you how to communicate differently to your children to create a growth mindset that can be nurtured to achieve success in all aspects of life.

Kristin Boileau, school counselor at Osceola Elementary will also join the show and share ways to teach your child about positive self-talk and other tips for academic success. Kristin recommends these resources:

Two resources that help children overcome negativity and confidence building are:

"What to Do When You Grumble Too Much: A Kid's Guide to Overcoming Negativity" by Dawn Huebner, Ph.D.

"I Can Handle It: 50 Confidence-building stories to empower your child" by Susan Jeffers, Ph.D.

A great resource for teaching social-emotional skills in young children is:

"The Second Step Curriculum" by Committee for Children - this has a family curriculum and parent guide. It's a violence prevention program that is research and evidence based. It teaches empathy, conflict resolution, and anger management.

 

Be sure to join me live Wed., Dec. 16 at 10 AM PT/11 AM MT/12 PM CT/1 PM ET or listen to the replay at your convenience here: http://www.tinyurl.com/realparentsrealsolutions. 

 

10 AM PT/11 AM MT/12 PM CT/1 PM ET on VoiceAmerica Variety Channel Real Parents. Real Solutions. Creating a Mindset for Success in Your Child   We all want our children to be successful. Many parents spend an incredible amount of time and money on the right school and extracurricular activities in the hopes that their child will be successful when really, the answer may lie within your child. Helping your child develop Learn More >> Missed the Live Shows? Past Episodes are available here: http://www.tinyurl.com/realparents/realsolutions Listen Live to VoiceAmerica Variety Be sure to tune in to Real Parents. Real Solutions. with Toni Schutta Wed 10 AM PT on VoiceAmerica Variety Channel Log on to Listen: http://www.voiceamerica.com Questions? Comments? Call: 1-866-472-5788

Parenting Solutions: Limiting TV/Media Use

I don’t know about you, but my kids LOVE TV shows, video games, computer games, cell phones and texting.  I swear, if I let them they’d be plugged in all day! How about you?

Can using all these gadgets harm our kids and if so, how? How can we rein in their usage and unplug the gadgets so we can connect in more meaningful ways with our kids?

Mike Mann, an award-winning speaker from the National Institute on Media and the Family will join me on “Real Parents. Real Solutions” Wed., Nov. 25 at 12 CT and share his vast knowledge with us so we can be "Media Wise" and unplug for good! Not only will Mike provide compelling reasons why we want to unplug our kids, but he’ll provide us with lots of ideas on how we can actually do it!  “Real parent” Mark Gauer will also join me.Tune in live at 12 CT or tune in at your convenience here: http://www.tinyurl.com/realparentsrealsolutions Call in with your comments and questions, too, at 1-866-472-5788.

Here are some of the great resources that the National Institute on Media and the Family provide at www.mediafamily.org :

12 Tips to Tame the Tube: http://www.mediafamily.org/facts/tips_tametube.shtml

Taming the Video Game Tiger: http://www.mediafamily.org/facts/tips_tamevideogames.shtml

Internet Filters: Making Web Surfing Safer for Children: http://www.mediafamily.org/facts/facts/_internet.shtml

MediaWise Network: Guide to Cell Phones:  http://www.mediafamily.org

 http://www.mediafamily.org/