Parenting Matters

Parenting Matters is a brand-new podcast from Early Childhood Matters, hosted by parenting educators Rebecca Walsh and Belann Giarretto. Each episode tackles real questions from real parents—covering everything from toddler tantrums to teen boundaries with ...more

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July 07, 2025 00:44:21
Episode 7: Too Young for Sex Ed? Think again - How to start "The Talk" in Preschool with Konika Wong of Girl Power Science

Episode 7: Too Young for Sex Ed? Think again - How to start "The Talk" in Preschool with Konika Wong of Girl Power Science

Rebecca discusses the importance of open communication about puberty and body literacy with children with Konika Wong of Girl Power Science. They emphasize starting...

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June 29, 2025 00:51:42
Episode 6: Everyone in 7th Grade Was Invited to the Birthday Party Except Me!

Episode 6: Everyone in 7th Grade Was Invited to the Birthday Party Except Me!

You know that gut-punch moment when your kid says, “Everyone in 7th grade was invited to the birthday party… except me”? Yeah — we’re...

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June 11, 2025 00:28:56
Episode 5: The Kids are Ready for Summer - Are You?   Middle School/HS Edition

Episode 5: The Kids are Ready for Summer - Are You? Middle School/HS Edition

EPISODE 5: The Kids are Ready for Summer - Are You? Middle School/HS Edition With special guest host, Rebecca’s 15 year old son, Joey!...

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June 11, 2025 00:33:16
Episode 4: The Kids are Ready for Summer - Are You?  - For parents of young children (preschoolers + grades K-5)

Episode 4: The Kids are Ready for Summer - Are You? - For parents of young children (preschoolers + grades K-5)

Summary:  You can make learning enjoyable, provide structure during Summer breaks, and empower your children to take charge of their experiences. Rebecca discusses tips...

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June 03, 2025 00:38:06
Episode 3: You Can't Come to my Birthday Party!

Episode 3: You Can't Come to my Birthday Party!

Episode 3: You Can't Come to my Birthday Party: Learn how to respond with these and other playground woes, what to do if your...

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May 28, 2025 00:33:28
Episode 2: Fostering Independence in the Pre-Teen and Teen Years

Episode 2: Fostering Independence in the Pre-Teen and Teen Years

Summary Parenting experts, Rebecca Walsh and Belann Giarretto, explore the importance of fostering independence in children and adolescents, emphasizing the need for parents to...

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