Be a BOLD advocate on your child’s healthcare journey. You’ll need practical strategies and confidence. In this engaging conversation, I sit down down with pharmacist and patient safety expert Lydia Molinara to uncover the ACE Method—Advocate, Communicate, Educate. This proven approach helps parents navigate healthcare scenarios, ensuring their children’s safety and well-being.

Lydia shares valuable insights from her 30+ years of experience, including her personal journey as a mom and how trusting your instincts can make all the difference. She shares the right questions to ask your doctor and tips to help you avoid common medication mistakes. This episode is packed with actionable advice for raising healthy kids, on purpose, with a peace of mind.

Have your own helpful tips for navigating healthcare or questions about the ACE Method? Share your thoughts below! Your voice matters, and we’d love to hear from you. And don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE, LIKE, and SHARE The Parenting 411 Podcast.

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CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Intro

01:14 - Lydia's Passion for Patient Safety

02:38 - Role of a Patient Safety Officer

12:59 - Understanding the ACE Method

19:37 - Medication Mistakes Parents Make

27:25 - Telehealth Innovations and AI

30:38 - Navigating Healthcare Cost Barriers

33:48 - Protecting Your Child from Healthcare Harm

35:30 - Connecting with Lydia Online

37:36 – Closing Thoughts

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Join me for a conversation about one of today’s biggest challenges: raising children beyond the pressures of consumerism. In this episode, I explore practical strategies to help kids value what truly matters—character, kindness, and resilience—over the fleeting appeal of material possessions.

We’ll look at how to teach gratitude and resourcefulness as well as how to model intentional spending. Learn how to foster stewardship, encourage generosity, and shift focus from “having” to “being,” as you prepare your children for a more meaningful and purposeful future. Tune in to discover how simple changes in your parenting approach can shape your child’s lifelong relationship with money, possessions, and identity. Join the conversation about raising kids who prioritize faith, values, and authenticity in an ever-changing world.

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CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Consumerism Trends 04:39 - Practical Strategies 09:24 - Labubu Doll Craze 11:00 - Closing Thoughts

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Navigating tough talks with your kids doesn’t have to be overwhelming. In this light-hearted, thoughtful conversation, I sit down with acclaimed poet and award-winning children’s author Richard Michelson to discuss how purposeful parenting can get a boost from children’s picture books as you tackle life’s most challenging topics. You may find yourself addressing sensitive subjects like loss, injustice, and racism. You’ll want to resilience, empathy, and confidence as you prepare your to child to face challenging issues. This episode offers valuable insights and practical strategies for raising children who feel supported and empowered.

Listen as Richard shares his journey from a childhood without books to becoming a celebrated author whose stories open the door to honest, age-appropriate conversations. Discover how his experiences growing up, paired with his passion for storytelling, have helped countless families navigate challenges and foster connection. You’ll also gain tips on using picture books as powerful tools to spark meaningful dialogue, build understanding, and inspire hope in children and adults alike.

Parenting is a journey of resilience, authenticity, and faith in creating a legacy for future generations. What resonated with you here? How have your views changed about the picture books you select for your children. Drop your comments below!

We’d love to hear from you!

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CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Introduction

01:10 - Tough Conversations with Kids

05:40 - Becoming a Children's Book Author

11:00 - Experiences Shaping Children's Writing

14:01 - Childhood Influences on Writing

18:08 - Kids Engaging with Your Books

23:10 - Empowerment Through Literature

25:24 - Lessons for Adults from Children's Books

28:20 - Elements of Children's Book Creation

31:00 - Meeting Obama: A Personal Story

37:17 - Sources of Hope in Writing

44:40 - Positive Conclusion and Takeaways

51:03 - Gratitude and Episode Sharing

52:02 – Closing

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