Parenting Playbook

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Parents: summer is upon us and Parenting Playbook is here to help.  Every week, discover inexpensive, fun, and creative things to do with toddlers, tweens, teens and the whole family.

  1. 3d ago

    College independence: Taking the next step

    On this week's episode, Susan Goodman talks to Bay Path University on the High School to College transition.

    College independence: Taking the next step

  2. 3d ago

    Keeping your child healthy

    On this week's episode, Susan Goodman hears from a local pediatrician on ways to get your child's sleep schedules back in check before school, the latest news on the flu vaccine, and simple steps you can take at home to fight that back-to-school sickness.

    Keeping your child healthy

  3. Sep 1

    Back-to-school anxieties

    On this week’s episode of Parenting Playbook, Susan chats about all the anxieties that boil up inside of us as the new school year creeps in. Family therapist Jasmine Jones is our guest touching on everything from first-day anxieties to scheduling out your extra curriculars, so you don’t become overwhelmed.

    Back-to-school anxieties

  4. Aug 25

    Back-to-School Parental Issues

    Back-to-school season can be a tough time for families, especially families that are separated. In this week’s episode, Susan Goodman chats with local attorney Stephanie Fitzgerald about back-to-school parental issues and how to make sure your child comes first.

    Back-to-School Parental Issues

  5. Aug 18

    Elementary to Middle School Transition 

    In this week's episode, Susan Goodman sits down with Mary Cieplik, a local educator and parent, to hear about how parents should navigate the elementary to middle school transition. Middle school is a big deal - what do you do if your child doesn't get the teacher they wanted? In this episode, we cover it all.

    Elementary to Middle School Transition 

  6. Aug 11

    Affordable Back-to-School Shopping

    In this week's episode, Susan Goodman sits down with Giselle Wisdom Davey, macaroni kid newsletter editor and mom of 4, about simple ways to budget out back to school shopping. This time of year, can be expensive for parents, but there are ways to get everything your kids need without breaking the bank.

    Affordable Back-to-School Shopping

  7. Aug 4

    Silvio O. Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge

    From toddlers to teens, learn how your family can head out in nature and check out some fantastic wildlife habitats.

    Silvio O. Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge

  8. Jul 28

    Whip City Sanctuary

    In this episode, learn about a special local non-profit that helps provide long term care for surrendered, neglected, and abused farm animals.

    Whip City Sanctuary
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Parents: summer is upon us and Parenting Playbook is here to help.  Every week, discover inexpensive, fun, and creative things to do with toddlers, tweens, teens and the whole family.

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  • Creator
    Western Mass News
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 Western Mass News (WGGB/WSHM). All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Parenting Playbook