In the eyes of most of those we know slavery is a long since legally rectified practice in America. Outlawing the act of slavery, as it were, primarily with Africans in America, has contributed to a false notion of the disappearance of the horrific act of enslaving another human. So what is true today? Today […] The post The Family Tight Rope: Finding Balance – Human Trafficking: The Modern Day Slavery appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

In the eyes of most of those we know slavery is a long since legally rectified practice in America. Outlawing the act of slavery (http://www.njhumantrafficking.org/), as it were, primarily with Africans in America, has contributed to a false notion of the disappearance of the horrific act of enslaving another human. So what is true today? Today we have slavery in a new form. That form is Human Trafficking (http://www.polarisproject.org/). Today Rob and Debbie (http://www.turnthepagellc.com)...

As we hibernated through the holiday in the bitter cold that swept the U.S, a whole new level of bicker was discovered! Why does this happen? What do I do about it? Today Rob and Debbie take the top triggers on the bicker list and share some key strategies to stifle the bicker blues. The post The Family Tight Rope: Finding Balance – Bickering, Bickering, Bickering Siblings . . . Make it Stop! appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

As we hibernated through the holiday in the bitter cold that swept the U.S, a whole new level of bicker was discovered! Why does this happen? What do I do about it? Today Rob and Debbie (http://www.turnthepagellc.com) take the top triggers (http://www.helpguide.org/harvard/autism_revolution.htm) on the bicker list and share some key strategies to stifle the bicker blues. (http://www.parents.com/toddlers-preschoolers/development/behavioral/tough-toddlers-hitting-biting/)

The subject of drugs conjures up the greatest fears for parents for navigating through the latency and adolescent years. How will my child handle it when they are exposed to drugs and alcohol: will they say no? Will they have the confidence to stand up to peer pressure? Will they tell me if they do […] The post The Family Tight Rope: Finding Balance – Talking To Your Kids About Drugs appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

The subject of drugs conjures up the greatest fears for parents for navigating through the latency and adolescent years. How will my child handle it when they are exposed to drugs and alcohol: will they say no? Will they have the confidence to stand up to peer pressure? Will they tell me if they do or try something? Today Debbie and Rob discuss ways to keep your kids in camp and strategies to enhance your discussions with your kids about drugs with purposeful parenting.

So many parents are tied up with a million obligations these days. We are distracted by the overwhelming “to do” lists, bombarded by information and the media highways, and in a forever struggle to get everything done while staying connected with our families. Today Rob and Debbie discuss the fine lone on which we must […] The post The Family Tight Rope: Finding Balance – Balance Work and Family Time appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

So many parents (https://familysearch.org)are tied up with a million obligations these days. We are distracted by the overwhelming "to do" lists, bombarded by information and the media highways, and in a forever struggle to get everything done while staying connected with our families. Today Rob and Debbie (http://www.turnthepagellc.com)discuss the fine lone on which we must balance our commitments. Do I work harder, later, more? Do I cut it short, call it quits, get home? How can I let...

Today on The Family Tight Rope, Rob and Debbie are challenged for the first time on their reaction and managing the conversation with their kids about death. Yesterday, one of the boys’ friends died suddenly and unexpectedly and the family is thrust into a genuine dialogue as the reality and information unfolds. As they tell […] The post The Family Tight Rope: Finding Balance – Talking to Your Kids About Death: Part Two, The First Test appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Today on The Family Tight Rope, Rob and Debbie (http://www.turnthepagellc.com) are challenged for the first time on their reaction and managing the conversation with their kids about death. Yesterday, one of the boys' friends died suddenly and unexpectedly and the family is thrust into a genuine dialogue as the reality and information unfolds. As they tell the current story, they highlight the grief cycle (http://www.helpguide.org/mental/grief_loss.htm) and describe what parents can do to...

Today on The Family Tight Rope, Rob and Debbie walk you through the evolution of their focus on what is most important to them in capturing and sharing the spirit of the season and the meaning f the holidays. The usual snippets about their crew help highlight the transformation from loose uncertain agreements to a […] The post The Family Tight Rope: Finding Balance – Capturing The Spirit of the Holiday With Your Family appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

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While the thought of death may conjure up a litany of mixed thoughts and emotions, it inevitibiiity obliges us to have the conversation. How to handle discussions with your kids about death can be controvertial. Today Rob and Debbie cover some basic priciples and “rules” while at the same time highlight important considerations prior to, […] The post The Family Tight Rope: Finding Balance – How To Talk To Your Kids About Death appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

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Troublesome are the days as we kick off eating temptations season with a bounty of candy from Halloween, then school junk sales, to Thanksgiving indulgence on into the holiday parties and New Year’s guilt. Can you resist dipping into the treasure troves of sweet sensations? . . . and why not? Today Rob and Debbie […] The post The Family Tight Rope: Finding Balance – Emotional Eating to Healthy Eating appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Troublesome are the days as we kick off eating temptations season with a bounty of candy from Halloween, then school junk sales, to Thanksgiving (http://www.macys.com/parade)indulgence on into the holiday parties and New Year's guilt. Can you resist dipping into the treasure troves of sweet sensations? . . . and why not? Today Rob and Debbie (http://www.turnthepagellc.com) talk with expert overeating therapist, coach, and author, Julie Simon (http://www.overeatingrecovery.com) about the...

Time and again parents (http://www.empoweringparents.com/5-things-you-can-and-cant-control-as-a-parent.php)find themselves in the predicament of finding the right words or strategies to keep conversations with our kids on the right track. Too often, however, our intentions are derailed and we struggle to regain control of the dialogue. Today Rob and Debbie (http://www.turnthepagellc.com)discuss the mastery of influence in talks with kids...

Why do our kids lie (http://www.empoweringparents.com/article_print.php?id=10): And what do we do about it? To Rob and Debbie (http://www.turnthepagellc.com)outline the various reasons kids are compelled misinform, fabricate, or otherwise veer from the truth. Is it avoidance? Is it being mischievous? Is it signs of an underlying predisposition for opposition (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21090874)? Fin your answers and solutions on this week's show.

It's that time again, scheduling parent teacher conferences (http://www.hfrp.org/var/hfrp/storage/fckeditor/File/Parent-Teacher-ConferenceTipSheet-100610.pdf) in school and your first check in for the year. You've tracked the grades yet you are wondering, "How is my kid really doing?" "Are there any issues?" "Does the teacher know what I expect?" "Will I hear any surprises?" Today, Rob and Debbie (http://www.turnthepagellc.com) run through the process leading into the conferences and how to...

Every year Halloween creeps up on us and the energy swirls around as we prepare for parties and trick or treating. So how do we set up for the holiday? What are best practices for safe and fun Halloweens (http://www.usa.gov/Topics/Halloween.shtml)? Deb and Rob (http://www.turnthepagellc.com)take you through some of the common challenges and provide tips for a safe and fun Halloween experience. At the same time we do not want to forget those who are anxious, (...

Who are the victims of bullying? (http://www.violencepreventionworks.org) The controversy continues as Rob and Debbie (http://www.turnthepagellc.com)continue their debate on the bully pandemic. Are there more victims? who are they? How do we identify them? How do we help them and who should be stepping in? All these questions and more are answered on today's show. Do Rob and Debbie finally find themselves on the same page on this topic?

Who are the bullies? What are they about? How do we identify them when bullying has occurred? The debate continues as Rob and Deb take sides on the proliferation of bullying. You may be surprised as we call out the bullies and demystify age old myths about interactions with kids.

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On this episode, Rob and Debbie (http://www.turnthepagellc.com)discuss thechallenges that continue for LGBTQ (http://www.depts.ttu.edu/scc/Virtual_Library/lgbtq.php) children and adolescents in society. Rob and Debbie talk with expert Kevin Jennings (http://www.publishersweekly.com/978-0-7432-2649-3) to learn how parents can be the change agents by supporting children unconditionally. They discuss the approaches parents can take when struggling to find the right way to communicate. Kevin...

Where were you? . . . I know where I was. Today Rob and Debbie (http://www.turnthepagellc.com)recall their day on 9/11 (http://www.911memorial.org/). The discussion deepens as the penetrating and everlasting ripples of that day continue to cast shadow on notion of security and weigh in on our everyday life and decisions. This is THE event of our lifetimes and the Manns deliver key strategies and considerations as you explain 9/11 and terrorism in general to your children.