The Resilient Parenting Podcast Ken Bass and Michelle Bass, LCSW

Send us a Text Message.Don't forget to follow The Resilient Parenting Podcast, give us a review and share with everyone you know! Ken and Michelle had a lively conversation with Charlye Hahn, Kinship Resource Coordinator at the Southwest Idaho Area Agency on Aging. Learn about resources throughout the State of Idaho and Nationally. Being a Kinship caregiver comes with its own unique challenges and strengths. Don't forget to make time for fun! Listen for: A community call to action...

Send us a Text Message.Ken and Michelle are visited by Holly Whitworth to talk about strengthening families. Every family has strengths and protective factors: Parent Resiliency, Concrete Supports in times of need, Social and Emotional Competence (healthy relationships), Knowledge of Child Development, Social Connections. Children thrive when families thrive. Learn about the three R's (Reassurance, Routines "Rituals", Regulation). And how to navigate big feelings with your child. Especially w...

Send us a Text Message.Ken and Michelle are joined by Mary Jo Surges-Prokop, Early Childhood Education Specialist with the Boise Parks and Recreation Department. Learn why exploring nature is important for building connection and curiosity with your children. There are many green spaces to explore from big to small and for different comfort levels. You do not need to climb a mountain to be out in nature. Go outside with your child, be curious as you explore, look at bugs, or the unique shapes...

Send us a Text Message.EPISODE #10!! On this episode Ken and Michelle visit Central District Health to learn about the Parents As Teachers Program. Joining this week's podcast is Michelle Graff, Program Manager, Family & Clinic Services (FCS) | Parents as Teachers, and Melanie Quas, Parent Educator, Program Services:Personal in-home visits: Clients will receive personal visits from certified parent educators offering timely, age-appropriate information.Peer Support: Clients wil...

Send us a Text Message.In the third installment of Parenting 101 Ken and Michelle explore the difference between giving children praise versus encouragement and the long-term effects of both. Learn how to support your children to become independent thinkers while building their self-confidence, self-reliance, and courage to be imperfect. Resources:http://blog.positivediscipline.com/2012/12/encouragement-vs-praise.htmlhttps://www.positivediscipline.com/parentsHandout: https://www.pos...

Send us a Text Message.Ken and Michelle traveled to the Downtown Boise Library this week to chat with Kate Radford, Youth and Homebase Services Supervisor. Did you know the library has many FREE Programs and Resources for you and your children? But wait there's more...Did you know the library also provides free WIFI, Computers to use, Programs and Resources for Adults? But wait there is even more...more. Did you know many libraries offer families online resources to access from ho...