Practical Parenting

GBMC HealthCare
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  • PARENTING
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The podcast that helps empower parents in the trenches, find joy in the process and thrive through it all.

  1. OCT 31 · BONUS

    Microdose: Why Your Family Needs a Suicide Safety Plan

    TW: discussion of suicide In this episode, we outline how to co-create a suicide prevention safety plan with your adolescent—what it is, what goes in it, and how to keep it accessible. Talking about suicide doesn’t put the idea in kids’ heads. Open conversations are where it starts.  Plan templates to use: Stanley-Brown Safety PlanSAMHSAChild Mind InstitutePeer-to-Peer Support 988 (call or text)The Trevor Project for LGBTQ youthBorn This Way Foundation’s Be There Certificate

    14 min

  2. OCT 17

    Cannabis and Teens: What Parents Need to Know

    Legal for adults doesn’t mean safe for teens. In this episode, we detail adolescent risks, clarify medical uses, and walk parents through how to talk with teens about smoking, vaping, and edibles. Enjoy this practical, fact-forward guidance for having ongoing, open conversations at home.

    27 min

  3. OCT 3 · BONUS

    Microdose: Keep Kids Hydrated for Peak Performance

    This episode shares fluid targets, when electrolytes matter (and a DIY recipe), the surprising recovery power of chocolate milk, and why sleep and nutrition are integral to a hydration strategy—quick, evidence-based tips to keep your athlete safe and performing their best.

    11 min

  4. SEP 19

    Helping Kids Discover Their Sparkle in Hobbies, Sports & More

    Sports and activities offer a slew of benefits for our kids, but can often come with burnout, battles, and blown budgets. We break down how to balance structured sports with free play and how to help your child discover what truly lights them up inside. And, once we are in the sports, reframing quitting, the sports scholarship myth, building resiliency, and more. Articles mentioned: The Double Shift, by Katherine Goldstein

    40 min

  5. SEP 12 · BONUS

    BONUS Vaccines: The Latest Information

    Vaccine information this fall has been confusing, to say the least. But recommendations from professional medical societies are clear and have not changed. Get the information you need to make the best decision for your family here.

    14 min

  6. SEP 5 · BONUS

    Microdose: Establishing and Keeping Sleep Routines

    Sleep is the secret weapon for learning, growth, and a strong immune system. We break down how much sleep kids really need, how to shift sleep schedules to get back on track (hello, 30–60-minute steps), and daytime habits that make nights easier ... to make your life easier.

    11 min

  7. AUG 22

    Burning Back to School Questions

    Back-to-school without the chaos. We answer all your burning back-to-school questions with practical tips for resetting sleep and morning routines, handling first-day jitters, making homework more manageable, and more. Quick wins, zero guilt, totally doable, a perfect recipe for that first week back!

    33 min

  8. AUG 20

    BONUS: The One Need-to-Know Tip Before Starting School

    Small doses of practical parenting advice based on real-life experiences. We have our first guest! Ameka, Executive Director, Early Childhood at the Y in Central Maryland is answering the question: “What is the one thing you believe parents need to know before sending their kids to school for the first time?”

    13 min
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About

The podcast that helps empower parents in the trenches, find joy in the process and thrive through it all.

Information

  • Creator
    GBMC HealthCare
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    62
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 GBMC HealthCare
  • Show Website
    Practical Parenting