Families: A Garden, Desert, or A Jungle

Tanya RY

Family: A Garden, Desert, or A Jungle? What happens when you merge insights from the fields of development, education, and psychology? You get practical plural perspectives about families and parenting. Tanya will discuss the messy middle of life and family dynamics through her almost 30 years of treacherous travels raising a family. Her stories are infused with humor, informative insights, and sincere solutions to strengthen and create an intentional family. With her unique homegrown background and a Master’s Degree in Education and Curriculum Development and an undergraduate degree in Family and Human Development, Tanya carefully combines a professional approach with real-life experiences. Sometimes Family is like a garden and sometimes it’s like a desert, but most of the time it is A Jungle!

  1. 04/21/2022

    Podcast 18: Conflict Is Inevitable Contention Is Not

    Conflict in our families is inevitable, but contention is not. Make time to discuss conflicts using trust, respect, active listening, validating, cooperation, empathy, and humor. Doing this will build a community of belonging in your family.

    Podcast 18: Conflict Is Inevitable Contention Is Not

  2. 04/08/2022

    Podcast 17: Controlling Technology or Letting Technology Control You

    It is important that media use be step by step and intentional, not accidental in families. This involves preparing ahead of time instead of reacting when situations arise. Are you controlling the technology or letting the technology control you? Create media more than you consume media! And above all, keep family lines of communication open and respect your parents, “they passed school without Google!”

    Podcast 17: Controlling Technology or Letting Technology Control You

  3. 03/17/2022

    Podcast 16 Interval Training And Intentional Timing

    Intentional timing and scheduling of physical exercise at regular intervals for your family will strengthen the heart of your family, improve family endurance and optimize overall family health. Get moving together and have fun!

    Podcast 16 Interval Training And Intentional Timing

  4. 03/04/2022

    Podcast 15 Part 2 Does Emotional Intelligence Improve Social Capital

    How well was your family connected? Not in the usual sense of money and power, but social capital could lead to that, but in the way of connected to other people? Social Capital refers to the institutions, relationships, and norms that shape the quality and quantity of a family and society's social interactions– it is the glue that holds us all together!

    Podcast 15 Part 2 Does Emotional Intelligence Improve Social Capital

  5. 02/24/2022

    Podcast 14 Are Emotional Intelligence And Emotional Resiliency The Same Thing

    Are there worms in your soil? Emotional intelligence is the ability to manage your own emotions and understand the emotions of those around you while responding in appropriate ways. It is a dynamic aspect of our psyche and, when worked upon, can yield significant benefits in our lives and families!

    Podcast 14 Are Emotional Intelligence And Emotional Resiliency The Same Thing

  6. 02/10/2022

    Podcast 13: The Mathematical Magic Of Music

    Not only is music fun to listen too, but music instruction accelerates brain development in young children, particularly in the areas of the brain responsible for processing sound, language development, math, speech perception and reading skills. Music also helps regulate emotion and encourages focus and discipline. Get out there, light a fire, stimulate endorphins, and learn some music!

    Podcast 13: The Mathematical Magic Of Music

  7. 02/03/2022

    Podcast 12 Accelerated Aquisition Of Language - Reading Together

    Accelerated acquisition of language affects all areas of learning, including math, geography, science, and literacy. Reading is empowering on every level! Reading helps to train and develop your child’s brain to relax, focus, listen, and concentrate. These skills are highly needed in today’s society. Reading stimulates imagination and curiosity while improving memory and communication. It gives everyone self-confidence and a wonderful sense of achievement!

    Podcast 12 Accelerated Aquisition Of Language - Reading Together

  8. 01/20/2022

    Podcast 11 Order And Organization Vs A Pandemic Of Pandemonium

    Order in our homes verses pandemonium will make our homes safe places to be and grow and places where families can all learn and love. Parents are responsible for setting the tone and pace of family life. Order a Plan for Success!

    Podcast 11 Order And Organization Vs A Pandemic Of Pandemonium
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Family: A Garden, Desert, or A Jungle? What happens when you merge insights from the fields of development, education, and psychology? You get practical plural perspectives about families and parenting. Tanya will discuss the messy middle of life and family dynamics through her almost 30 years of treacherous travels raising a family. Her stories are infused with humor, informative insights, and sincere solutions to strengthen and create an intentional family. With her unique homegrown background and a Master’s Degree in Education and Curriculum Development and an undergraduate degree in Family and Human Development, Tanya carefully combines a professional approach with real-life experiences. Sometimes Family is like a garden and sometimes it’s like a desert, but most of the time it is A Jungle!

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