Sunshine Parenting

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Latest Episodes

Ep. 141: The “Ecohappiness” Challenge with the Happy Science Mom
May 22, 2020

In this episode, I’m chatting with “Happy Science Mom” Sandi Schwartz about how we can use nature to help us – and our kids – feel happier during COVID-19 and beyond. At the time of our recording, Sandi was on Day 66 of her &

Ep. 140: Good News About Our Kids’ Bad Behavior with Katherine Lewis
May 15, 2020

Link to show notes for this episode. Katherine Reynolds Lewis is an independent journalist, author and speaker based in the Washington D.C. area on topics including parenting, children, education, mental health, technology, work, entrepreneurship, caregiv

Ep. 139: Doing Life with Your Adult Children with Jim Burns
May 08, 2020

Interested in positive strategies for happier children, adolescents, and families? Check out Sunshine Parenting Coaching! Show notes & links available here. In this episode, Audrey’s guest is Jim Burns, President of HomeWord and the Executive Di

Ep. 138: Unselfie with Dr. Michele Borba
May 01, 2020

Show notes & links available here. Subscribe for resources and ideas for happier, more connected families. In this episode, Audrey’s guest is Dr. Michele Borba, an educational psychologist, parenting expert, and author of 24 books. Her most rece

Ep. 137: Parents Who Lead
April 24, 2020

Show notes & links. In this episode, Audrey is joined by Alyssa Westring, co-author of Parents Who Lead: The Leadership Approach You Need to Parent with Purpose, Fuel Your Career, and Create a Richer Life. Alyssa is an associate professor of managemen

Ep: 136: Tina Payne Bryson, Ph.D. on Showing Up for our Kids During COVID-19
April 17, 2020

Show notes & links. Tina Payne Bryson, Ph.D. has encouraging advice to share during COVID-19. We talked in January (Ep. 121: The Power of Showing Up with Dr. Tina Payne Bryson) about her new book with Dr. Daniel Siegel, The Power of Showing Up, and th

Ep. 135: Advice & Ideas from Teachers During COVID-19
April 10, 2020

Show notes & links. I’ve spent the past weeks talking with youth development experts who are sharing their advice and encouragement for parents during this crazy time of social distancing, sheltering at home, or what I like to now call “Is

Ep. 134: Getting Kids Moving with Apryl Krakovsky
April 03, 2020

Show notes & links available here. In this episode, I’m speaking with Apryl Krakovsky, founder and CEO of My School in Motion, an award-winning program that promotes fitness, nutrition, wellness and health education for school communities. Movin

Advice & Encouragement During COVID-19: Bringing Camp Home with Mike & Mary Endres
March 27, 2020

Long-time camp directors Mike & Mary Endres of Camp Chippewa for Boys have excellent suggestions for bringing some camp adventure, challenge, and fun home. Listen to our Chat Resources Follow along with their 13 Challenges on Camp Chippewa’s Fac

Ep. 133: What’s Working (and What’s Not!) During COVID-19
March 27, 2020

Show Notes Hi Friends, I hope you are staying healthy and somewhat sane during these unbelievably unpredictable and anxiety-inducing times. Life continues to be completely different from normal, and I’m gathering and sharing resources I think you&#8