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Adventures in Parenting was born to bring Library sponsored parenting programs and trusted information to you on your time! Adventures in Parenting is hosted by Patchogue-Medford Librarians (and busy moms) Jessi and Erin. Listen, laugh and learn as they talk to experts in all areas of parenting.
Episodes
Tuesday Oct 10, 2023
The Importance of Play
Tuesday Oct 10, 2023
Tuesday Oct 10, 2023
Erin and Jessi are focused on fun this month by learning about the 6 developmental benefits of play! To help educate them, they are joined by the Toy Association's Anna Yudina, who is spearheading the organization's "Genius of Play" initiative, which aims to raise awareness of the crucial part play has in child development. We're also hearing from the Patchogue-Medford Library's own Miss Mary who passes on tips and tricks from her own experience with play in our Library!
Episode #5, October 2023
For more resources on this topic, check out our topic guide: Adventures in Parenting Episode #5 Resource Guide.
Don't forget to check out the play ideas on the Genius of Play website (https://thegeniusofplay.org/ )and of course, check the Library's events calendar for fun programming designed with your child's development in mind!
Tuesday Oct 10, 2023
Parenting and Online Safety in the Age of Social Media
Tuesday Oct 10, 2023
Tuesday Oct 10, 2023
Erin and Jessi talk to representatives from Safe Harbour, a nonprofit community organization dedicated to keeping children safe from online exploitation and trafficking.
Episode #4, September 2023
For more resources on this topic, check out our topic guide: Adventures in Parenting Episode #4 Resource Guide.
Tuesday Oct 10, 2023
My Child Was Diagnosed with a Developmental Disability...Now What?!
Tuesday Oct 10, 2023
Tuesday Oct 10, 2023
Erin and Jessi listen and learn from Trish Graham, Founder and President of Patchogue-Medford's SEPTA (Special Education Parent & Teacher Association) and PML's own Special Needs Coordinator, Joyce Thompson-Haas.
Episode #3, August 2023
For more resources on this topic, check out our topic guide: Adventures in Parenting Episode #3 Resource Guide.
Tuesday Oct 10, 2023
We’re Bored! Tips for Local Summer Spots
Tuesday Oct 10, 2023
Tuesday Oct 10, 2023
Erin and Jessi talk with local Hometown Explorer and PML Librarian, Miss Alyson to learn about the (mostly) free and local boredom buster spots to take your family this summer.
Episode #2, July 2023
For more resources on this topic, check out our topic guide: Adventures in Parenting Episode #2 Resource Guide
Tuesday Oct 10, 2023
Summer Slide vs. Summer Reading
Tuesday Oct 10, 2023
Tuesday Oct 10, 2023
Erin and Jessi speak with Patchogue-Medford School District Librarian, Jeanne Huggard to learn about why reading over the summer is so important for children and how to encourage your reluctant reader to stick with it!
Episode #1, June 2023
For more resources on this topic, check out our topic guide: Adventures in Parenting Episode #1 Resource Guide.
Monday May 02, 2022
Positive Discipline Part 5: Finding Acceptance
Monday May 02, 2022
Monday May 02, 2022
It's the final episode of this Five part series with author and Certified Positive Discipline Parenting Educator and Parenting Coach, Caryn Azemoun!
Monday Apr 25, 2022
Positive Discipline Part 4: Building Trust
Monday Apr 25, 2022
Monday Apr 25, 2022
Who do you trust? Erin and Jessi are back with author and Certified Positive Discipline Parenting Educator and Parenting Coach, Caryn Azemoun in Part Four of this Five Part Series, learning all about trust and how to cultivate it in our relationship with our children.
Monday Apr 18, 2022
Positive Discipline Part 3: Increasing Awareness
Monday Apr 18, 2022
Monday Apr 18, 2022
Erin and Jessi are back with author and Certified Positive Discipline Parenting Educator and Parenting Coach, Caryn Azemoun in Part Three of this Five Part Series, focusing on increasing our awareness as parents.
Recommended Parenting Resources
- Autism Speaks: 100 Day Tool Kit
- Autism Speaks: Transition Tool Kit
- LIPI: Long Island Parenting Institute
- Connect Safely
- PFLAG Long Island
- https://kidsactivitiesblog.com/
- https://www.childcaresuffolk.org/
- Sesame Workshop
- Safe Harbour NY
- Common Sense Media & Education
- Thorn for Parents: Be Your Kid’s Safety Net
- Family Engagement Tool-kit
- American Academy of Pediatrics: Parenting Website
- The National Parenting Center Website
- National Education Association: Parents & Guardians
- Suffolk County Child Advocacy Center