Kindergarten teachers Aileen Clougherty and Scott Larson discuss ways to prepare children for Kindergarten, and how parents can best support them during school year.
New York Times Best Selling Author, Dr Ross Greene shares strategies to support children with behavioral challenges.
Dr. Gabriela Stein and Discovery Director Dr. Alejandra Livas- Dlott discuss the pros and cons of having students wait an additional year before kindergarten.
Dr Gabriela Stein returns to the podcast to discuss shyness in children, and ways parents can support their social development.
Kara Curtis of First Daze and Nightzzz, is our guest this week to discuss how toy rotation can help keep your home organized.
Dr Alejandra Livas - Dlott, Director of Discovery Child chats with Mike about public and private school options and how to choose an elementary school.
Gifted Educator Lissy Wood shares her experiences identifying and working with academically gifted children.
Pre-K teacher Courtney Garver joins the podcast to discuss ways to foster independence in preschool children.
Dr. Suzanne Bouffard, author of "The Most Important Year: Pre-K and the Future of Our Children" discusses her research on why high quality programs are so valuable.
Dr. Heather Lampel of the Cary Dermatology joins us to discuss how to keep children safe while they are outdoors enjoying the sun.
Dr. Kristin Olson discusses anxiety in young children, and offers ways parents and caregivers can help children manage it.
Mike is joined by Courtenay Garver and former school technology integration specialist, Ann Marie Dlott, to discuss how to use technology effectively at home.
Dr. Tina Payne Bryson, co-author of the NY Times bestseller, "No Drama Discipline" discusses the importance of discipline from a teaching and learning perspective.
Melissa Stephenson, preschool teacher at Discovery discusses ways to make the potty training process as smooth as possible for both the child and the parents.
Pam Diamond, baby sleep whisper and owner of First Daze & Nightzzz talks about common sleep problems and solutions to getting your child a full night's sleep.
Dr. Alejandra Livas-Dlott share ways and recommendations for helping children become excited about books.
Preschool teacher, Kate Curran discusses ways to help make the transition to school as smooth as possible.
Lara Kelly talks about importance of learning self-regulation and strategies to help children develop skills to manage their bodies, emotions, focus, and attention.
Dr. Kristen Wynns of Wynns Family Psychology in Cary, NC discusses the process of early entry into Kindergarten and factors parents should weigh when considering early entry.
Sarah Coeyman returns to Discovery to discuss how families can get the most out of parent teacher conference. Sarah is currently a teacher at Green Hope Elementary School in Cary.
Attorney Orly Reznik of Reznik Law in Cary, North Carolina joins us to discuss wills and estate planning, and why preparing for un-forseen events is so important for families with young children.
Authors Joanna Faber and Julie King discuss their new book on how to talk so little kids will listen.
Dr. Erik Strunck of Grace Park Animal Hospital in Morrisville visits the podcast to discuss pets in homes with preschoolers and toddlers and how to keep children and pets safe.
Tammy Herr of Flour Power Kids Cooking Studios in Cary, NC joins us to talk about involving children in meal preparation, and other tips to help develop healthy eating habits.
Jessica Jenkins Davis, Director of the Community School of Music chats with Mike about benefits of music and how to introduce and instrument to your preschooler.
Joanna Snyder of Lawrence Hall of Science, joins us to talk about the importance of connecting children with nature and tips on how your family can get started outdoors.
Dr. Gabriela Stein discusses ways to improve your child's listening and increase their compliance.