Wholehearted Parenting Bonnie Compton Aprn, Bc, Cpnp

Join us today as we talk about kid’s and their behavior! I know I was frustrated at times by my own children’s behavior…and I was even more frustrated when my disciplinary techniques were not working! Afterall, as a pediatric nurse practitioner and child therapist, I certainly viewed myself as an “expert” and felt very comfortable […] The post Wholehearted Parenting – WHY DISCIPLINE DOESN’T WORK…AND WHAT DOES appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Wow, it’s 2014 already? Where did 2013 go? This is the time of year we hear…A New Year…a New You. We’ve probably all made New Year’s Resolutions, only to break them a few weeks later. Today, we’re going to continue our conversation that we began last week…we’ll be talking about how we can create a […] The post Wholehearted Parenting – CREATING YOUR EXTRAORDINARY FAMILY LIFE…WITH INTENTION appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

If you have a child who struggles with anxiety, ADHD, autism, or learning issues, I know you’ll want to listen to our conversation today. Often, when a child receives a diagnosis of an emotional, behavioral or learning disorder, one of the early treatments offered is medication. Certainly there is a role for medication and I […] The post Wholehearted Parenting – TEACHING KIDS TO “USE THEIR BRAIN”…CUTTING EDGE BRAIN BASED THERAPY appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Do you find that you get caught up in the daily chatter of your mind? It’s so easy to let our to do lists, frustrations, fears, and anger cycle round and round in our head. We often become consumed by our story…how unfair life is, and we’re often quick to judge ourselves and others. Well, […] The post Wholehearted Parenting – CREATING PEACE WITHIN OURSELVES…OUR FAMILY…AND OUR WORLD appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

With the holiday season upon us, we may easily become stressed and are known to “lose it” on occasion. We often focus on our children’s meltdowns, but what about our own? Our adult meltdowns are often only a “bigger” version. Do you wish you could learn to take a moment and respond to your child […] The post Wholehearted Parenting – Who’s Melting Down Now? appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Today, I’m excited to be able to introduce you to several creative Moms. Moms who are also entrepreneuers in their own right, who are now being referred to as Mompreneuers! I know you’ll want to stay tuned as I talk with each of them individually about their inspiration to create a business and how they […] The post Wholehearted Parenting – MOMPRENEUERS…MOMS RUNNING THEIR OWN BUSINESS ALONG WITH THE BUSINESS OF MOTHERHOOD appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Today, we’re going to explore a subject that is near and dear to my heart, both as a Mom and a therapist….how to know, when parenting our teen, if we should step in or step aside. We often feel its our responsibility to help our children navigate their way through life. We don’t want to […] The post Wholehearted Parenting – THE ART OF RAISING A RESPONSIBLE TEEN…KNOWING WHEN TO STEP IN OR STEP ASIDE appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Well, it seems like we’ve just wrapped up our Thanksgiving celebrations, and we’re now in the month of December. Chances are, you’re knee deep in preparing for the holidays. This time of year is supposed to be a season filled with joy…right??? The media certainly does it’s part to portray a picture perfect season holiday […] The post Wholehearted Parenting – CREATING A HAPPY, STRESS FREE HOLIDAY…IS IT POSSIBLE? appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Parents, do you consider yourself to be a financially responsible person? Are you good at managing your money? Maybe your parents taught you to manage your money, or maybe you learned it on your own. A recent survey cited that 81% of parents thought that it was their responsibility to teach their children about money. […] The post Wholehearted Parenting – IS YOUR CHILD BECOMING FINANCIALLY RESPONSBLE? appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

As parents, it is our responsibility to keep our children safe…a job that most of us take very seriously. However, we know that as hard as we try, and as diligent as we are…bad things happen to children. We are reminded of this daily by the media. In an effort to shed some light on […] The post Wholehearted Parenting – KEEPING OUR CHILDREN SAFE…WE CAN ALL PLAY A PART appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Today we’re going to be talking about visual impairment in children. Typically, we think of older adults having problems with their vision, but children can also suffer from visual disturbances…and they often go undetected. Perhaps its not until children experience headaches or begin to squint when trying to see the board, that we take notice. […] The post Wholehearted Parenting – CHILDREN’S LEARNING PROBLEMS COULD BE VISION PROBLEMS appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Are you an excessive worrier? Do you find that you’re unable to let go of repetitive thoughts swirling around in your brain? These thoughts may even seem irrational or disturbing. Perhaps you wish you could be more like other parents…ones who are able to allow their children to play in the park without an obsessive […] The post Wholehearted Parenting – OCD…IS IT ROBBING YOU OF YOUR PARENTING JOY? appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

New baby in the house…or one on the way? Wondering if you’ll ever get some sleep or have some sense of routine in your life? If you’re expecting a baby, or perhaps have a new little one in your house, I know you’re going to want to tune in today and listen to our conversation. […] The post Wholehearted Parenting – A NEWBORN IN THE HOUSE? CELEBRITY “BABY NURTURER”, HELEN MOON, SHARES HER TIPS TO HELP BOTH YOU AND YOUR BABY! appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

I’m so glad you’re joining us today as we begin to look at Conscious Discipline. We’ve talked about conscious parenting before but today we’re going to delve a bit deeper into something referred to as “Conscious Discipline”. When I work with parents and we begin to talk about conscious or mindful parenting, they often ask […] The post Wholehearted Parenting – CONSCIOUS DISCIPLINE appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

It’s apparent that our world is rapidly changing with the advancement of technology. Although the internet was introduced to the public in the early nineties, which is not that long ago, it’s hard to remember what life was like before then. Before we were able to google an answer to any question we might have! […] The post Wholehearted Parenting – GOOGLE EDUCATES CHILDREN…BOTH IN AND OUT OF THE CLASSROOM appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

As a child & adolescent therapist, I love to explore different types of therapy for children. I do know that a “one size fits all” approach to therapy is not effective…what works for one, may not work for another. Recently, I’ve come across a type of therapy, one that I know little about but am […] The post Wholehearted Parenting – HORSES HELPING CHILDREN…EQUINE THERAPY AT WORK appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Today, we’re going to be talking about a difficult subject…one that even as adults, we aren’t comfortable talking about…death. As hard as it is for adults to face death or engage in conversations about it, it may be even harder when we have to talk to children and support them as they grieve. So I’ve […] The post Wholehearted Parenting – WHEN CHILDREN GRIEVE…HOW WE CAN HELP THEM appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

As a child & adolescent therapist and play therapist, I certainly recognize the importance of play…both in children and adults. I’ve had the pleasure over the past several years, of shopping in a local toy store, for toys for my play therapy room. I’ve had many years of toy shopping experience and have been in […] The post Wholehearted Parenting – SPREADING JOY…ONE TOY AT A TIME appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

  I know you won’t want to miss my conversation with Hal Runkel, author of “Screamfree Parenting: The Revolutionary Approach to Raising Your Kids by Keeping Your Cool”. Hal is licensed marriage and family therapist, relationship coach, and seminar speaker. He is also the founder of the Screamfree Institute. OK parents, time for some openness […] The post Wholehearted Parenting – BUT IF I DON’T YELL AT MY KIDS, WILL THEY LISTEN TO ME? appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

On today’s show, we’re going to be taking a look at teens and technology… Parents, do you sometimes feel that your teen is permanently attached to their digital devices?According to the latest research, approximately 95% of teens use the internet. Teens of this generation have been referred to as digital natives, because of their increased […] The post Wholehearted Parenting – TEENS AND TECHNOLOGY…WHAT’S A PARENT TO DO? appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.