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Parent to Parent: Real Life TIps to Raise Resilient Kids, is a podcast from Communities that Care of Greater Downingtown. Every other week Chrissie and Bethann will meet with experts and other parents to discuss topics related to raising healthy kids--everything from drug and alcohol use to mental health to supporting independence. Each episode will give listeners concrete, hands-on tips that parents can use in their homes with their families right away. Hosts Chrissie Dziembowski and Dr. Bethann Cinelli have a combined 40+ years experience working in health education with youth, parents, schools and communities. Thank you for joining us! Communities that Care has a Parent2Parent Blog and many online resources and webinars. Please follow us on socials for more tips, resources and support!: Instagram @downingtownctc Facebook @DowningtownAreaCTC Twitter @DowningtownCTC YouTube LinkedIn We would love to hear from you! Please email Chrissie Dziembowski with any questions, comments or other feedback at cdziembowski@dtownctc.org
Episodes
Monday Jan 17, 2022
Monday Jan 17, 2022
How do you know if your child’s new moods and extra time alone in their room is normal or concerning? How seriously should a parent take a change in friends, behaviors, and academic performance? If you do want to find professional help, where do you even begin?
Today we are speaking with Holly O’Connell, a parent whose journey of navigating the mental health care system for her child led to her founding the nonprofit organization A Path to Hope. A Path to Hope’s mission is to empower individuals to seek treatment by offering guidance in navigating mental health systems and support locating resources in and around Chester County. Holly shares her story and experience in finding the right support for her child, and provides guidance on when to act, how to find support that would fit well with your child, and when to make a plan, even if you may never need it.
We also discuss how the conversations around mental health are changing (for the better), and how the landscape has changed even in the short 3 years since Holly founded A Path to Hope. Join us!
Things we mentioned during our conversation:
Holly mentions NAMI and Psychology Today to find therapists, mental health professionals, and other resources and information (in addition to her site)
A Path to Hope empowers individuals to seek treatment by offering guidance in navigating mental health systems and support locating resources in and around Chester County. You can find A Path to Hope on:
Facebook @apathtohope
Instagram @apathtohope
Sign up for CTC’s First Annual Snowball Shuffle Fmaily 5k Run & 1 Mile Walk
CTC’s Parent Resource Page-Mental Health
Communities that Care has a Parent to Parent Blog and many online resources and webinars. Please follow us on socials for more tips, resources and support!:
Instagram @downingtownctc
Facebook @DowningtownAreaCTC
Twitter @DowningtownCTC
Be sure to Subscribe/Follow us to get new episodes every other Monday. We would love to hear from you! Please email Chrissie Dziembowski with any questions, comments or other feedback at cdziembowski@dtownctc.org
Find the episode webpage and previous episodes HERE.
Monday Jan 03, 2022
Monday Jan 03, 2022
What behaviors qualify as bullying? What should a parent do if their kid is being bullied, or if their child is the one bullying another child? Today we are speaking with Joe Myers, Director of Prevention and Education at Crime Victims’ Center of Chester County, a partner agency of CTC. Joe provides examples of what bullying looks like at all grade levels, signs your child may be in either role of a bullying relationship, and how to support your child and role model positive behaviors. We also discuss how bullying is “in the air of society”, the importance of empathy (and technology’s effects on it), and how the root cause of most bullying behaviors stem from a need for power and control. Join us!
Things we mentioned during our conversation:
DASD Pennsylvania Youth Survey (PAYS) Data about Bullying (pgs. 49-57; 63)
Crime Victims’ Center of Chester County (CVC) is a nonprofit agency providing free, immediate, and confidential crisis response and compassionate support to children and adults impacted by sexual violence and all other crime. CVC provides assistance through counseling, advocacy, resources, and education. The Center fosters community awareness and understanding through its comprehensive outreach and prevention programs.
CVC’s 24/7 Hotlines: Sexual Assault (610) 692-7273 and Other Crimes (610) 692-7420
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cvcofcc
Instagram: @crime_victims_center
LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/CVCCC
CVC Staff are available to present to your school, parent group, workplace and/or community on topics including bullying, healthy relationships, mandated reporting, respect at work, and more. Click here for more information about available programs.
Communities that Care has a Parent to Parent Blog and many online resources and webinars. Please follow us on socials for more tips, resources and support!:
Instagram @downingtownctc
Facebook @DowningtownAreaCTC
Twitter @DowningtownCTC
Be sure to Subscribe/Follow us to get new episodes every other Monday. We would love to hear from you! Please email Chrissie Dziembowski with any questions, comments or other feedback at cdziembowski@dtownctc.org
Find the episode webpage and previous episodes HERE.
Monday Dec 20, 2021
Monday Dec 20, 2021
Title: Ep. 4: Happy Holidays! A Lightning Round Chat with Bethann & Chrissie
Happy Holidays! Join Bethann and Chrissie for a fun conversation about the holiday season. We share memories, a few tips, and learn new things we never knew about one another--despite our 16+ year friendship. We and CTC wish you and yours healthy, safe holidays and a happy New Year!
Things we mentioned during our conversation:
The Lazy Genius (Kendra Adachi) - She has a podcast, book, and website -Chrissie loves her and follows her. Her book would make a great gift!
Communities that Care has a Parent to Parent Blog and many online resources and webinars. Please follow us on socials for more tips, resources and support!:
Instagram @downingtownctc
Facebook @DowningtownAreaCTC
Twitter @DowningtownCTC
Be sure to Subscribe/Follow us to get new episodes every other Monday! We would love to hear from you! Please email Chrissie Dziembowski with any questions, comments or other feedback at cdziembowski@dtownctc.org
Find the episode webpage and previous episodes HERE.
Monday Dec 06, 2021
Monday Dec 06, 2021
How early do we need to have conversations with our kids about drugs and alcohol? Studies show that the best age to begin these conversations is between the ages of 8-11 years old. Having early and often conversations really do make a difference when your child is confronted with choosing to try or use alcohol or other drugs. We speak with CTC partner Laura Wiechecki from Compass Mark to learn strategies on how to have these conversations with our kids--both what NOT to do and what can work really well. As we learn today it is not about being right but about being connected. Join us!
Compass Mark’s mission is to prevent addiction through education, skill-building and community mobilization. In Chester County Compass Mark offers free evidence-based drug and alcohol education programs for students in K-12, thanks to funding from the Chester County Dept. of Drug and Alcohol Services.
Things we mentioned during our conversation:
Tips On How To Have Early and Often Conversations:
- It is not about being right but being connected and building trust--we don’t need to lead with facts and statistics
- Use I Statements: “I feel ___ when you do ___ because it makes me feel ___.” For example, “I feel upset when you come home later than the curfew we talked about because it makes me feel worried and wondering if you are okay.”
- Lead with empathy and open ended questions
Learn more about Compass Mark here: www.compassmark.org
Follow Compass Mark on:
Facebook - @CompassMark - https://www.facebook.com/CompassMark
Twitter - @CompassMarkInc - https://twitter.com/CompassMarkInc
LinkedIn – Compass Mark - https://www.linkedin.com/company/compass-mark/mycompany/
Instagram - @CompassMark - https://www.instagram.com/compassmark/
YouTube – Compass Mark - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMIT_1Rmv3kMNfIVbvoZR1g
Resources from Compass Mark:
Research & fact sheets - https://www.compassmark.org/research-fact-sheets/
Help line – online chat at compassmark.org or call at 717-299-2831 (available M-F 8AM-5PM)
Physical resources available at our office – 590 Exton Commons, Exton, PA 19341
Find help in Chester County - https://www.compassmark.org/find-help/find-help-in-chester-co/
Upcoming free virtual events - https://www.compassmark.org/events/
Communities that Care has a Parent to Parent Blog and many online resources and webinars. Please follow us on socials for more tips, resources and support!:
Instagram @downingtownctc
Facebook @DowningtownAreaCTC
Twitter @DowningtownCTC
We would love to hear from you! Please email Chrissie Dziembowski with any questions, comments or other feedback at cdziembowski@dtownctc.org
Find the episode webpage and previous episodes HERE.
Monday Nov 22, 2021
Monday Nov 22, 2021
Today we are talking all things vaping with Selena Morresi, MPH, CTTS, CHES, from Caron Treatment Centers. Selena is the Lead Student Assistance Program Specialist and works with middle and high school students facilitating cessation programs to support youth to be nicotine free. In our conversation today we talked about when kids may try vaping for the first time, why it is so addictive and harmful, how it is not the same as “old school cigarettes,” and how to talk to your kids about vaping. We also discuss the Juul, Puffbar, and sneaky sweatshirts...join us!
Caron’s mission is to transform lives impacted by drug and alcohol addiction through proven, evidence-based, comprehensive, and personalized behavioral healthcare. Caron also offers prevention and education programs for schools and communities.
Things we mentioned during our conversation:
Chrissie mentioned the Clean Indoor Air Act which regulates where people can use traditional cigarettes. Vaping is not included in the Clean Indoor Air Act in Pennsylvania.
Chrissie mentioned the book by Jessica Lahey, The Addiction Inoculation when talking about dopamine during adolescence.
Selena references data from the Monitoring the Future survey.
You can email Selena at: smorresi@caron.org
Learn more about Caron here: www.caron.org
Selena mentioned Caron’s free digital education and prevention classes on their website
Caron also has an online self-paced cessation program for teens that is FREE called Connect 5
Follow Caron on:
Communities that Care has a Parent to Parent Blog and many online resources and webinars. Please follow us on socials for more tips, resources and support!:
Instagram @downingtownctc
Facebook @DowningtownAreaCTC
Twitter @DowningtownCTC
We would love to hear from you! Please email Chrissie Dziembowskiwith any questions, comments or other feedback at cdziembowski@dtownctc.org
Monday Nov 08, 2021
Monday Nov 08, 2021
Welcome to our first episode of Parent to Parent: Real Life Tips to Raise Resilient Kids.
Today we are talking with Kim Porter, executive director of Be A Part of the Conversation. Kim is sharing her family’s story about her son’s substance use disorder and their journey to recovery and resiliency. Kim shares LOTS of “lessons learned” and resources for parents. She also shares that substance use and dependency can happen to any family. As she says, “not my kid, that's not a thing”.
Join us for tips, strategies and conversation about what parents can do now to prevent use and how to support your kids, and yourself, if your child is using substances.
Be a Part of the Conversation equips families and communities with skills and resources to understand substance use, addiction, and related health issues. They provide community programs, foster supportive connections, highlight lived experiences, and challenge stigma.
Things we mentioned during our conversation:
Be a Part of the Conversation has tons of resources on their site plus the Parent Partnership support groups Kim mentioned. Follow Be a Part of the Conversation on:
Instagram: @convozone
Twitter: @ConvoZone
Support groups for Parents that are free and anonymous include AlaNon and NarAnon
Kim mentioned her son was in the “mascot” role in her family--this is based on the family roles of substance use disorder. Learn more about the roles here.
Communities that Care has a Parent2Parent Blog and many online resources and webinars. Please follow us on socials for more tips, resources and support!:
Instagram @downingtownctc
Facebook @DowningtownAreaCTC
Twitter @DowningtownCTC
We would love to hear from you! Please email Chrissie Dziembowskiwith any questions, comments or other feedback at cdziembowski@dtownctc.org
Friday Nov 05, 2021
Friday Nov 05, 2021
Communities that Care has a Parent2Parent Blog and many online resources and webinars. Please follow us on socials for more tips, resources and support!
Instagram @downingtownctc
Facebook @DowningtownAreaCTC
Twitter @DowningtownCTC
We would love to hear from you! Please email Chrissie Dziembowski with any questions, comments or other feedback at cdziembowski@dtownctc.org