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With help from guest authors, experts, and community and business leaders, the Familius Helping Families Be Happy podcast explores topics and issues that connect families to the nine habits of a happy family: love, play, learn, work, talk, heal, read, eat, and laugh together.
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Thursday Aug 05, 2021
Thursday Aug 05, 2021
Elizabeth Swenson, author of You Got This, Mama! joins host Carla Marie Manly, PhD to discuss the inspiration behind her book.
https://www.familius.com/book/you-got-this-mama/
ABOUT THE BOOK:
ABOUT ELIZABETH:
Friday Jul 23, 2021
Friday Jul 23, 2021
Dr. Carla Marie Manly joins CEO and co-founder of Familius, Christopher Robbins, to discuss her new book, Date Smart.
https://www.familius.com/book/date-smart/
About the Book:
Sometimes we have HUGE expectations for the ideal relationship, but dating isn’t about being perfect or catching the perfect partner; it’s all about creating compassionate self-awareness and stronger self-esteem. A must-read for daters, this no-nonsense guide from clinical psychologist Carla Marie Manly, PhD, takes the guesswork out of dating with real-life examples, the latest research, and 33 vital mindset shifts designed to foster:
- empowered communication,
- strong, healthy boundaries,
- realistic, mindful expectations,
- increased red flag awareness,
- healthy dating dynamics, and more!
Self-discovery is key to healthy relationships. Your life will change when you discover how to date strong, date fearlessly, and date smart.
About Dr. Carla Marie Manly:
Dr. Carla Marie Manly, a practicing clinical psychologist, author, and speaker, uses a mindfulness-based approach that is rooted in neurobiology. Dr. Manly’s passion is helping others discover joy, balance, and optimal wellness from the inside out.
Friday Jul 16, 2021
Friday Jul 16, 2021
Author Tracy C. Gold joins host Carla Marie Manly, PhD, to discuss her board book Everyone's Sleepy but the Baby.
https://www.familius.com/book/everyones-sleepy-but-the-baby/
ABOUT THE BOOK:
After a long day, the whole family is ready to hit the hay . . . except for the baby. Why is it so hard to get the baby to sleep? With hilarious illustrations that might hit a little too close to home for new parents, Everyone’s Sleepy but the Baby is the perfect, true-to-life bedtime story that will help even the most reluctant sleeper wind down for bed.
ABOUT TRACY:
Friday Jul 09, 2021
Friday Jul 09, 2021
Author Jessica Speer joins host Dr. Carla Marie Manly for a conversation about her upcoming book, BFF or NRF (Not Really Friends): A Girl's Guide to Happy Friendships.
https://www.familius.com/book/bff-or-nrf-not-really-friends/
About the Book:
Friendships are tough to navigate, even for adults. The preteen years can be particularly sticky, but we’ve got your back! Packed with fun quizzes, colorful illustrations, and stories about girls just like you, BFF or NRF (Not Really Friends) is the ultimate interactive guidebook to help you learn the ins and outs of friendship. Explore the topics of gossip, bullying, and feeling left out, along with ways to strengthen the friendships that mean the most to you.
About the Author:
Jessica Speer's first middle-grade book, BFF or NRF (Not Really Friends)? A Girl's Guide to Happy Friendships, grew out of her friendship program that helps kids develop social awareness and healthy friendship skills. She has a master's degree in social sciences, and her writing focuses on social/emotional topics for kids and families.
Friday Jul 02, 2021
Friday Jul 02, 2021
Author J.B. Frank of Somewhere in the City and Count on Me 123 joins host Carla Marie Manly, PhD to discuss her books.
About Somewhere in the City:
https://www.familius.com/book/somewhere-in-the-city/
The sights and sounds of the city come alive in a magical way as Lucy waits eagerly for her father to return from work. Watching out the window, Lucy’s view of dogs, bakers, and buses is juxtaposed with her father’s journey through crowds, trains, and finally home to tuck her in. Detailed illustrations contrast a child’s fantastical view of the world with reality, all leading up to a cozy finish that will make this a perfect bedtime book for city children everywhere.
About Count on Me 123:
https://www.familius.com/book/count-on-me-123/
Though many things in the world are uncertain, there are some people we can always count on—so let’s count them! In this colorful board book filled with adorable, diverse characters, children count the everyday heroes around them from 10 crossing guards and 9 firefighters down to 2 parents, and of course, 1 you!
About J.B. Frank:
J. B. Frank holds a masters degree in Writing for Children and Young Adults from Hamline University. She is an Emmy Award– and Cine Award–winning television producer and has written articles for a number of children’s magazines and journals.
Friday Jun 25, 2021
Friday Jun 25, 2021
Alicia Godfrey joins host Carla Marie Manly, PhD to discuss story baskets and how she creates activities to further her family's engagement with their favorite books.
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Alicia Godfrey earned a master's in Early Childhood Education and taught Special Education, kindergarten, and first grade for many years. On Instagram @story.baskets, she pairs children's books with fun, simple activities for busy moms, and she sells Story Basket Activity Kits at www.storybaskets.com. Alicia is a devout Christian, a mother of two, and a resident of sunny Florida.
Friday May 28, 2021
Friday May 28, 2021
Larissa Honsek, creator of board books Opposites and Let's Move, joins CEO and co-founder of Familius, Christopher Robbins, for a discussion about her journey and how she encourages her family's creativity.
ABOUT LARISSA:
Larissa Honsek is a Berlin-based graphic designer, photographer, and illustrator who loves to explore the intersections of these fields. Her tribe of bright and colorful characters is born out of experiments with a multitude of mixed-media elements: clay sculpting, photography, digital and analogue collaging, painting, drawing, printing, and scanning.
ABOUT Opposites:
https://www.familius.com/book/opposites/
Short and tall. Happy and sad. Hot and cold. Globally famous artist Larissa Honsek's adorable clay figures help little ones identify the difference in these important concepts.
ABOUT Let's Move:
https://www.familius.com/book/lets-move-2/
Colorful clay characters invite children to learn about their bodies through movement. Wave your arms! Lift your legs! Open your hands and cover your eyes! You won’t be able to stay in your seat for this engaging movement primer. From the creator of Opposites comes another colorful board book for children learning what their bodies can do!
Friday May 21, 2021
Friday May 21, 2021
Yuliya Pankratova, author/illustrator of The Chameleon's True Colors, joins Carla Marie Manly, PhD, to discuss her new release.
https://www.familius.com/book/the-chameleons-true-colors-2/
About the Book:
Chameleon is sad because he doesn’t have a color of his own. He borrows yellow from the sun, pink from an orchid, and orange from a tiger, but will there be enough color for everyone? With gorgeous, colorful illustrations and a message about the power of giving, The Chameleon’s True Colors is the picture book every family needs on their shelf.
About Yuliya:
Moving from Moscow to London at five years old, Yuliya Pankratova went on to graduate with degrees in English literature and illustration, getting her first job in advertising and launching her own diversity and inclusion business. Maybe that's why belonging is such a key theme in her picture books, which she illustrates with a painterly and dynamic style.
Friday May 14, 2021
Friday May 14, 2021
Nancy Dearborn, author of Hugga Loula, joins host Carla Marie Manly, PhD, to discuss her book.
https://www.familius.com/book/hugga-loula/
ABOUT THE BOOK:
“If you’re grumpy or sad, frustrated or mad, just give a shout, and hug it out.”
With the healing power of a hug and an act of kindness, little Hugga Loula diffuses all sorts of situations. Featuring colorful illustrations and charming refrain, Hugga Loula gives us an adorable hero offering care, comfort, and love to a world that desperately needs all three.
ABOUT NANCY:
Nancy A. Dearborn, a former high school English teacher, graduated from UW-Whitewater with a BSE in English. She has had over 250 articles, stories, and poems published in magazines, newspapers, anthologies, and online.
Friday May 07, 2021
Friday May 07, 2021
Author Brad Berger joins Familius co-founder and CEO Christopher Robbins to discuss the power of family game nights and his book The Big Book of Family Games.
https://www.familius.com/book/big-book-of-family-games/
ABOUT THE BOOK:
Bring family and friends together for hours of entertainment and real social interaction. The Big Book of Family Games: 101 Original Group Games That Don't Need Charging brings people together for hours of hilarious, interactive, technology-free fun that requires virtually nothing more than pens and paper. This travel-friendly book guarantees hours of engaging entertainment with 101 original, rigorously tested games that challenge each player's ability to strategize, bluff, read minds, memorize, think quickly, solve puzzles, and more. No texting, tweeting, or web surfing allowed!
ABOUT BRAD:
Brad Berger grew up in Great Neck, New York. He attended the University of Colorado, where he earned a degree in French, Italian, and German, and he spent several years living and working in Europe. He currently resides on Long Island, where he works as president and publisher of a 130-year-old, family-owned publishing company. Inspired to bring people back together without technological interruption, Brad crafted the ultimate playbook of original games to give people a reason to come together and "unplug" for a while.