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Welcome to aParently Speaking- Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine's Podcast. Listen to new episodes twice a month on relevant and fun parenting topics.

09/10/2025

🔊 New Episode Alert: AI is changing everything — and fast.

From chatbots doing homework to deepfakes that blur reality, today’s kids are growing up in a digital world unlike anything we’ve seen before. And most parents? They’re not getting the full story.

🎙️ On the latest episode of aParently Speaking, host Miriam Conner sits down with Angela Nakalembe, a mom and Google tech pro (speaking personally) with 10+ years in cybersecurity & digital literacy.

They unpack:
🛡️ Why traditional parental controls just don’t cut it anymore
🧠 How AI, deepfakes & behavioral data are reshaping childhood
🏫 What schools should be teaching about digital footprints
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 How parents can stay informed & empowered — without needing a tech degree

🎧 If you’re raising Gen Alpha or Gen Z, this is a must-listen.

👉 Presented by Northeast Ohio Parent | Sponsored by Nickajack Farms

30/09/2025

🎙️ New Episode Alert!
On the latest aParently Speaking, host Miriam Conner sits down with Susan McNamara — author of Remembering What Matters Most: A Call to Courage for Parents Ready to Take a Stand for Childhood in the Age of Technology.

Susan opens up about the deeply personal 15-year journey behind her book and what it means to raise children with intention in a culture of screens, distractions, and noise.

As a mother and conscious parenting advocate, she shares the 3 powerful pillars that shaped her parenting path:
✨ Being present
✨ Living your values
✨ Tuning into the real needs of children

If you're a parent searching for clarity and courage in today’s tech-saturated world, this is the conversation you need to hear.

🎧 Listen now on your favorite podcast platform.
Presented by Northeast Ohio Parent
Sponsored by Nickajack Farms

02/09/2025

On this episode of aParently Speaking, I sit down with child development experts Dr. Roberta Michnick Golinkoff and Dr. Kathy Hirsh-Pasek, co-authors of the bestselling Einstein Never Used Flashcards.

Discover the 6 C’s—collaboration, communication, content, critical thinking, creative innovation, and confidence—that kids need to thrive today and in the future. Learn why playful, active exploration beats passive note-taking, how to balance screen time, and why school doesn’t have to be boring.

If you’ve ever wondered how to support your child’s learning in a way that’s joyful, meaningful, and backed by science, this episode is for you.

aParently Speaking is presented by Northeast Ohio Parent and sponsored by Nickajack Farms.

24/03/2025

On the latest episode of aParently Speaking, I chat with Karen Johnson, author of What Do I Want to be When THEY Grow Up

If you’re a mom navigating the empty nest or just looking ahead to what’s next,
Karen’s inspiring guide is packed with humor, heart, and practical tips to help you lead your best, most fulfilling life.🌟

Join us as we dive into everything from finding your passion to embracing life’s next chapter. 💫

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04/03/2025

We teach kids to talk, read, and write… but who’s teaching them to LISTEN? Crazy, right? Especially when they’ll spend 3x more of their adult life listening than reading. The truth is, listening doesn’t just “happen.” It’s a skill—one that can shape their relationships, success, and confidence.
So why aren’t we teaching it? And how do we start?

On this episode of aParently Speaking, host, Miriam Conner, sits down with .miles.listens, author of What Is It Costing You Not to Listen?, to break it all down. Don’t just hear about it. Listen.

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10/02/2025

As parents, it’s natural to want to be involved in your child’s friendships, but how much is too much? In this episode, we talk to Stacy Thiry, a mental health clinician at Grow Therapy, to explore how you can actively support your child’s social life, from:
✔️ What to do when your child is struggling to make friends�✔️ Red flags that their mental health might be at risk�✔️ How to encourage the right kinds of friendships�✔️ Plus, how you can get involved—without overstepping—to help foster healthy social connections�✔️ Facilitating social opportunities and teaching emotional resilience in friendships

We’re talking practical ways you can stay engaged and model the healthy relationships your child needs to grow emotionally and socially.

👉 Tune in now to learn how you can help your child navigate friendships with confidence!

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19/09/2024

On the latest episode of aParently Speaking, I welcome Dr. Nicole Pucci, a licensed clinical psychologist, to explore strategies for transitioning back to school, achieving school-life balance, and promoting balance in children's lives. Dr. Pucci offers expert tips applicable to all ages and stages.

Access the episode via the link in my bio or on popular podcast platforms.

This episode is proudly sponsored by Kent Mazda.

19/03/2024

On the latest episode of aParently Speaking, I am joined by Ron Kerbs, CEO of, Kidas, an anti-cyberbullying and predator protection tech company to discuss the latest research that shows that kids as young as 8 years old are being targeted online, many while innocently playing online games. Listen as Kerbs explains how these kids can be targeted by predators and financial scammers and what parents can do to help prevent this from happening.
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12/02/2024

Sometimes we do not think about things until we need them, or it is too late. If you have children who have turned 18 you know how quickly that happened and there is so much to do and manage at that changing time that legal documents may not be on the top of your list, but there are some very important documents every parent should discuss with their 18-year-olds. On the latest episode of aParently Speaking, I am joined by attorney John Wood to discuss those legal documents and why they are important.

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aParently Speaking is presented by Northeast Ohio Parent and sponsored by Mazda of Kent.

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