# things to do (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover things to do. Page: Feed: --- ## [Podcast #115: Velcro Kids: Helping Your Child Gain Independence](https://www.northeastohioparent.com/podcasts/aparently-speaking-podcast/podcast-115-velcro-kids-helping-your-child-gain-independence/) _2026-03-29 · Northeast Ohio Parent presents aParently Speaking_ Have you ever felt like your child has a little piece of Velcro stuck to them… and to you? In this episode, we dive into the world of “velcro kids” —children who struggle to separate from their parents—and what it means for both kids and caregivers. Our guest, Dr. Sara Briggs , a licensed professional counselor, clinical supervisor, and core faculty member at the University of Phoenix, shares her… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/aparentlyspeaking/content.blubrry.com/aparentlyspeaking/Velcro_Kids_Podcast.mp3) ## [Podcast #114: Perfection or Pressure](https://www.northeastohioparent.com/podcasts/aparently-speaking-podcast/podcast-114-perfection-or-pressure/) _2026-03-16 · Northeast Ohio Parent presents aParently Speaking_ Kids today face intense pressure to perform—on the field, in the classroom, and in their social lives. But when does normal performance stress become something more? In this episode, Jennifer Licate, school counselor and award-winning children’s book author, joins us to explore how parents, teachers, and coaches can identify when stress turns into anxiety. With over a decade of experience… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/aparentlyspeaking/content.blubrry.com/aparentlyspeaking/Perfection_or_Pressure_Podcast.mp3) ## [Podcast #113: Northeast Ohio 11th Grader Raises Awareness About Blood Cancer](https://www.northeastohioparent.com/podcasts/aparently-speaking-podcast/podcast-113-northeast-ohio-11th-graders-raises-awareness-about-blood-caner/) _2026-02-23 · Northeast Ohio Parent presents aParently Speaking_ In this special bonus episode, host Miriam Conner, sits down with Northeast Ohio 11th grader Alyssa Maniar, who is raising money for Blood Cancer United. Alyssa shares her personal connection to blood cancer and why this cause is so meaningful to her. Driven, compassionate, and determined to make a difference, she’s using her time and energy to support others and raise awareness in her community.… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/aparentlyspeaking/content.blubrry.com/aparentlyspeaking/Aparently_Speaking_113_Blood_Cancer_United.mp3) ## [Podcast #112: Parenting from the Heart: Less Chaos, More Connection](https://www.northeastohioparent.com/podcasts/aparently-speaking-podcast/podcast-112-parenting-from-the-heart-less-chaos-more-connection/) _2025-12-08 · Northeast Ohio Parent presents aParently Speaking_ Parenting is full of surprises—some wonderful, some exhausting. In this episode of aParently Speaking, author, speaker, and personal coach Tomas Lyndahl joins host Miriam Conner to discuss his book, How to Be Happy Even Though You’re a Parent: Effortless Parenting from the Heart. This isn’t a guidebook with rules or techniques. Instead, Tomas offers a warm, insight-based invitation to rediscover… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/aparentlyspeaking/content.blubrry.com/aparentlyspeaking/aParently_Speaking_Parenting_from_the_Heart.mp3) ## [Podcast #111: Talking the Talk: Helping Kids Find Their Words](https://www.northeastohioparent.com/podcasts/aparently-speaking-podcast/podcast-111-talking-the-talk-helping-kids-find-their-words/) _2025-11-17 · Northeast Ohio Parent presents aParently Speaking_ Language is how kids connect with the world—and as parents, we all want to help them find their voice. In the latest episode of aParently Speaking, host, Miriam Conner talks with child development experts Dr. Kathy Hirsh-Pasek and Dr. Roberta Michnick Golinkoff , who are back for a second visit after their episode on their best -selling book, Einstein Never Used Flashcards . Dr. Kathy Hirsh-Pasek… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/aparentlyspeaking/content.blubrry.com/aparentlyspeaking/aParently_Speakng_Language_Development_1.mp3) ## [Podcast #110: From Life Skills to Adulting: What Parents Say Schools Miss](https://www.northeastohioparent.com/podcasts/aparently-speaking-podcast/podcast-110-from-algebra-to-adulting-what-parents-say-schools-miss/) _2025-11-10 · Northeast Ohio Parent presents aParently Speaking_ We all remember sitting in class wondering, “When am I ever going to use this in real life?” Turns out, parents are asking that same question today. In this episode, illustrator and storyteller Elijah Stanfield —known for The Tuttle Twins series—joins host Miriam Conner on the latest episode of aParently Speaking to talk about a new survey that reveals what parents really want schools to teach… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/aparentlyspeaking/content.blubrry.com/aparentlyspeaking/aParently_Speaking_Algebra_to_Adulting.mp3) ## [Podcast #109: How Safe are your Kids Online?](https://www.northeastohioparent.com/podcasts/aparently-speaking-podcast/podcast-109-how-safe-are-your-kids-online/) _2025-10-06 · Northeast Ohio Parent presents aParently Speaking_ AI is changing everything — fast. From chatbots doing homework to deepfakes that blur the line between real and fake, today’s kids are growing up in a digital world unlike anything we’ve seen before. And most parents? They’re not getting the full story. In the latest episode of aParently Speaking, host, Miriam Conner is joined by Angela Nakalembe — a mom and tech professional at Google (speaking… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/aparentlyspeaking/content.blubrry.com/aparentlyspeaking/AParently_Speaking_109_How_Safe_Are_Your_Kids_Online.m4a) ## [Podcast #108: “A Call to Courage: Parenting with Presence in the Age of Technology”](https://www.northeastohioparent.com/podcasts/aparently-speaking-podcast/podcast-108-a-call-to-courage-parenting-with-presence-in-the-age-of-technology/) _2025-09-29 · Northeast Ohio Parent presents aParently Speaking_ On the latest episode of aParently Speaking, host Miriam Conner is joined by Susan McNamara — author of Remembering What Matters Most: A Call to Courage for Parents Ready to Take a Stand for Childhood in The Age of Technology . McNamara shares the personal story behind her new book and the journey that led her to write it over the last 15 years. As a mother of two grown children and a passionate… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/aparentlyspeaking/content.blubrry.com/aparentlyspeaking/Apparently_Podcast-Call_To_Courage_108.m4a) ## [Podcast #107: Why Play Beats Flashcards for Raising Brilliant Kids!](https://www.northeastohioparent.com/podcasts/aparently-speaking-podcast/podcast-107-why-play-beats-flashcards-for-raising-brilliant-kids/) _2025-09-09 · Northeast Ohio Parent presents aParently Speaking_ On this episode of aParently Speaking , host Miriam Conner sits down with child development experts Dr. Roberta Michnick Golinkoff and Dr. Kathy Hirsh-Pasek, co-authors of the bestselling Einstein Never Used Flashcards . Discover the 6 C’s—collaboration, communication, content, critical thinking, creative innovation, and confidence—that kids need to thrive today and in the future. Learn why… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/aparentlyspeaking/content.blubrry.com/aparentlyspeaking/AParently_Speaking_Flash_Cards.mp3) ## [Web Coding With AI, Live (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/WZd9Gu5TY3bI) _2025-09-09 · **Sponsored**_ Collaborative screen sharing with simultaneous remote control, open source. ## [Podcast #106: What Do I Want to Be When THEY Grow Up?](https://www.northeastohioparent.com/podcasts/aparently-speaking-podcast/podcast-106-what-do-i-want-to-be-when-they-grow-up/) _2025-03-23 · Northeast Ohio Parent presents aParently Speaking_ On this episode of aParently Speaking , host, Miriam Conner chats with the amazing Karen Johnson, author of What Do I Want to Be When THEY Grow Up . Karen Johnson If you’re a mom navigating the empty nest or just looking ahead to what’s next, Karen’s inspiring guide is packed with humor, heart, and practical tips to help you lead your best, most fulfilling life! Join them as they dive into… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/aparentlyspeaking/content.blubrry.com/aparentlyspeaking/AParently_Podcast_Karen_Johnson.m4a)