Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard meets a very strong Long Island mom who has turned some family medical problems into a learning experience for other parents and children who may end up suffering with similar issues. Her first guest is Melanie Tucker, a south Merrick resident who is a mother of two boys - Levi, as well as the slightly younger Asher. Levi was born wi ... Show More
Nov 2024
Attack of the Paper Maché!/What Happened to Our Sunscreen? (feat. Catherine Cohen)
<p>Superstar pop idol Skyler Twist (Catherine Cohen) brings her world famous Auras Tour to the Story Pirates ship. Featuring two new stories: “Attack of the Paper Maché!”, about a school chemistry experiment gone wrong, written by Julian, a 9 year old from California, and “What H ... Show More
41m 50s
Mar 2024
Leo the Lion Teaches Kids About Entrepreneurship with Children's Author, Annie Franceschi
<p>March 28, 2024</p>
<p>Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 128</p>
<p><strong>Leo the Lion Teaches Kids About Entrepreneurship with Children's Author, Annie Franceschi</strong>
This week Annie Franceschi, former Disney storyteller-turned-branding expert, joins Cara thi ... Show More
30m 19s
Mar 3
Roald and the Mindful Cheese Plant - Jaqueline Koay
<p>Children are little bodies with big emotions! This book is for and about children who sometimes find it challenging to deal with these big emotions, especially children who are on the autism spectrum, are hypersensitive, or have ADHD.</p><p><br></p><p>Read the sweet little sto ... Show More
9m 15s
Mar 2024
From Foster to Family: DJ Johnson
<p>This week, Jenna sits down with DJ Johnson, who shares his life story about his time before, during, and after living in the Indiana foster care system. Despite the physical and emotional trauma he's suffered, he now leads a successful and fulfilling life as a husband, father, ... Show More
59m 4s
Jan 2025
Helping a Child Who is Scared to Try New Things with Dr. Dawn Huebner, Episode #116
<p>First time jitters are normal, but when they turn into tears and outright refusal, the world shrinks in problematic ways. In this podcast Tammy interviews Dr. Dawn Huebner, a Clinical Psychologist and Parent Coach specializing in childhood anxiety. Dawn will walk you though te ... Show More
33m 28s
Dec 2024
Teen Stories: Facing Childhood Trauma
Trauma experienced in childhood has the potential to impact an individual's entire life — which is why it's so crucial to support a teen who's facing a painful past. In today's show, Mark talks with two teens from Heartlight, including one of our youngest residents, who opens up ... Show More
23m 16s