The Resilient Parenting Podcast

Cell Phone Safety with Officer Gomez

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2312741/fan_mail/new] Join Ken and Michelle as they visit with Officer David Gomez to discuss cell phone safety. What is the recommended age for cell phone use and how do you keep your child safe once they have a cell phone?  Officer David Gomez is one of America’s most trusted—and most relatable—voices on youth digital safety. With over 15 years as a School Resource Officer and nearly two decades in law enforcement, Gomez has seen firsthand what kids are facing online long before parents or schools ever hear about it. From hidden Snapchat vaults to AI boyfriends, Roblox grooming rings to the latest sextortion scams, he’s been in the trenches with students every single day. Known nationwide for his high-impact, no-nonsense presentations, Officer Gomez has trained thousands of students, parents, and professionals across the United States. His educational videos and posts have built an online community of over 385,000 engaged followers, all drawn to his unique blend of honesty, humor, storytelling, and real-world experience. RESOURCES: Officer Gomez Website https://officergomez.com/ Officer Gomez Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/deputygomez Sponsored by the Idaho Children's Trust Fund https://idahochildrenstrustfund.org/ The Resilient Parenting Podcast Facebook Group  https://www.facebook.com/groups/theresilientparentingpodcast

YOU'VE GOT THIS! with Amanda Mills

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2312741/fan_mail/new] Join Ken and Michelle as they are visited by special guest Amanda Mills from the Idaho AEYC (Association for the Education of Young Children). Amanda talks about their new and FREE initiatives: You've Got This!  and You've Got This From the Start. You've Got This! Early learning starts at home. As the first place a child begins learning, the habits and knowledge gained in the home build a foundation for their future. Through daily interactions with parents and family members, a child grows, develops, and begins to form the basic architecture of their brain. Research indicates that quality early learning experiences at home provide children with skills and abilities necessary to succeed in school and to enhance the lifelong love of learning. To support the efforts of parents, educators, and caregivers, Idaho AEYC offers resources that strengthen early learning opportunities and that help our children thrive. Welcoming a new baby or getting ready to? You don’t have to do it alone  You’ve Got This! From the Start is a FREE program from Idaho AEYC designed to support families during those first important months. When you enroll, you’ll receive a high-quality infant kit filled with tools to encourage bonding, learning, and early development at home. You’ll also get access to parent workshops, helpful resources, and a community that’s here for you as your child grows. Sign up today through the link under resources. Supplies are limited! RESOURCES: Idaho AEYC Resources: https://www.idahoaeyc.org/family-resources https://www.idahoaeyc.org/recursos-generales You've Got This! From the Start: https://www.idahoaeyc.org/youve-got-start Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/IdahoAEYC Act Early Idaho: https://idahocdhd.org/aei Parent Cafes: https://www.idahoaeyc.org/workshops https://www.bestrongfamilies.org/blog/parent-cafes-take-root-in-idaho Sponsored by the Idaho Children's Trust Fund https://idahochildrenstrustfund.org/ The Resilient Parenting Podcast Facebook Group  https://www.facebook.com/groups/theresilientparentingpodcast

The Crying Baby Plan with Sherry Iverson

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2312741/fan_mail/new] All babies cry, some more than others. Crying is a baby’s language. When babies cry, they may be lonely, scared, tired or they may cry for reasons we can’t figure out. The Crying Plan is an tool for parents to help them manage their crying baby and manage themselves when they feel like they are becoming frustrated while caring for the baby. Once developed, a baby’s Crying Plan can be shared with anyone who is caring for the baby. The Idaho Children’s Trust Fund in partnership with Family Advocates, Shaken Baby of Idaho, and St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital have put together CryingBabyPlan.org [http://www.cryingbabyplan.org/] as a prevention for Shaken Baby Syndrome/Abusive Head Trauma in Idaho. Join Ken and Michelle as they learn about THE CRYING PLAN with Idaho Children's Trust Fund board member Sherry Iverson. Sherry Iverson worked at St Luke’s Children’s as the Director of Patient and Family Support Services for over 35 years. Sherry is the Executive Director of the Idaho Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics and works with over 140 pediatricians around the state advocating for children in all areas from public policy to insurance coverage. She has been an adjunct professor at BSU for over 12 years and enjoys working with college students who keep her involved and current.  RESOURCES: The Crying Baby Plan: https://cryingbabyplan.org/ https://idahochildrenstrustfund.org/prevention-strategies/crying-plan/ The Crying Baby Plan PDF https://www.cryingbabyplan.org/files/crying-baby-plan.pdf Healthy Children Website: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/Pages/default.aspx Sponsored by the Idaho Children's Trust Fund https://idahochildrenstrustfund.org/ The Resilient Parenting Podcast Facebook Group  https://www.facebook.com/groups/theresilientparentingpodcast

Healing is a Lifelong Journey with Advocate Karey Perkins

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2312741/fan_mail/new] Join Ken and Michelle as they chat with Karey Perkins. Karey Perkins is a dedicated community advocate, parent leader, and mental health champion based in Idaho. Alongside her husband Eddie, she is raising a large, blended, and multigenerational family of eight, including children she has taken guardianship of—an experience that deeply informs her passion for supporting families. Her advocacy journey began with Head Start, where she found both support and purpose. She now serves as the Policy Council Chair for WICAP Head Start, a role she has held for four consecutive years, and is the Vice Chair of the Idaho Head Start Association. She also represents families at the national level as a parent board member with the National Head Start Association and contributes to the Thriving Families Safer Children Coalition. With over a decade of lived experience navigating mental health challenges, Karey is a committed mental health advocate. She openly shares her journey with bipolar disorder, complex PTSD, and recovery from self-harm, using her voice to reduce stigma and encourage others to seek support. As a survivor of childhood abuse and domestic violence, she brings honesty, resilience, and compassion to every space she enters. Karey Perkins holds an associate’s degree in Criminal Justice and is passionate about empowering parents, strengthening communities, and creating systems that truly support families. She believes healing is a lifelong journey and is proud to be a work in progress. RESOURCES: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95ovIJ3dsNk [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95ovIJ3dsNk] https://4theloveofkinship.org/ [https://4theloveofkinship.org/] https://idahochildrenstrustfund.org/ [https://idahochildrenstrustfund.org/] https://ctfalliance.org/protective-factors/ [https://ctfalliance.org/protective-factors/] https://ifs-institute.com/ [https://ifs-institute.com/]  https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists [https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists] https://magellanofidaho.com/w/eligibility [https://magellanofidaho.com/w/eligibility] https://loveinctv.org/ [https://loveinctv.org/] https://handinhandmentoring.org/ [https://handinhandmentoring.org/]  Sponsored by the Idaho Children's Trust Fund https://idahochildrenstrustfund.org/ The Resilient Parenting Podcast Facebook Group  https://www.facebook.com/groups/theresilientparentingpodcast

"No one Should Have to Fight to Exist" -Advocating for Change with Terry Scraggins

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2312741/fan_mail/new] This episode Ken and Michelle are joined by Terry Scraggins, LMSW. Terry holds a Master of Social Work from Boise State University and is a Licensed Master Social Worker in the State of Idaho. They earned both their Bachelor's degree (2020) and Master's degree (2023) from Boise State University and were recognized as a 2024 Idaho Business Review Accomplished Under 40 Honoree. Born and raised in Idaho, Terry is a Navy Veteran and foster alumni who is deeply involved in the greater Boise community through local nonprofits and agencies focused on empowerment.  With over 10 years of advocacy experience in child welfare, family strengthening, and violence prevention, Terry has also developed significant expertise in advocating for and empowering the LGBTQIA+ community, particularly LGBTQIA+ foster youth. Passionate about fostering positive outcomes, inclusivity, and fair treatment for all, Terry is intentional in supporting individuals with historically marginalized identities and the global majority. Terry's story underscores the need for more comprehensive inclusivity training for foster care parents and child placing agencies. Growing up both LGBTQ and biracial in Idaho, where African Americans make up less than 1% of the state’s population.(https://familyequality.org/our-stories/) RESOURCES: Casey Family Programs-Idaho Office https://www.casey.org/who-we-are/locations/idaho/ Family Advocates: https://www.familyadvocates.org/ For LGBTQ Youth in Foster Care, Finding Home is Hard https://www.fostercarecapacity.com/stories/gay-in-foster-care Tools for Transformation: https://s3.amazonaws.com/ccai-website/CCAI_Report_2018_Web.pdf Sponsored by the Idaho Children's Trust Fund https://idahochildrenstrustfund.org/ The Resilient Parenting Podcast Facebook Group  https://www.facebook.com/groups/theresilientparentingpodcast