The Intentional Parent (Pilot)

Episode 1

Episode Synopsis

In the pilot episode of The Intentional Parent, Greg Matuskiewicz and Dr. Tina Bryson introduce themselves and their backgrounds and share their thoughts on what it means to be an intentional parent. Tina discusses her recently published book The Whole Brain Child while sharing a glimpse into some of the 12 strategies that she and co-author Dan Siegel map out in the book. The hosts share thoughts on some recent videos circulating online and also review some of their favorite educational tools and applications.

Guest Bio

Dr. Tina Payne Bryson is a lecturer, a parenting consultant, and a therapist at Pediatric & Adolescent Psychology Associates. She speaks to groups all across the country and writes for numerous venues, most recently the PBS series “This Emotional Life.” Her book, co-authored with Dr. Dan Siegel, is called The Whole-Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child’s Developing Mind. She’s a mom to three school-aged boys.

Greg Matuskiewicz is a former Microsoft executive and father of one five year old boy. He is known as an activist parent and 21st century dad, involving himself in all aspects of his child’s upbringing. Greg enjoys surfing and spending time with his wife, Peggi, and son Lincoln.

Episode Breakdown

00:00-01:50 Introduction

01:50 WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE AN INTENTIONAL PARENT?

02:24 Greg: how to become more proactive, setting goals, being thoughtful of decisions I make

03:30 Tina: the intentional parent vs the “wing it” parent, using tv as an example of thoughtful decision making

04:54 Tina: as a professional and a parent I try to make decisions about specific experiences that are needed

05:30 THE WHOLE BRAIN CHILD (Tina’s Book)Survive and Thrive strategy (How to survive something but also how can you help your child thrive?)

06:45 Tina: the book is made up of 12 strategies that help parents survive in the moment but help them (the children) thrive in the long run

07:30 Tina: example of a story with her son

13:00 Twitter question: IS A TIME OUT OK FOR A 2 YEAR OLD?

14:30 Tina: there is a strategy in the book called “connect and redirect”: address behavior and feelings= CONNECT, redirect attention to something else = REDIRECT…power struggles with a 2 year old are a lose / lose situation.

15:30 Greg: example of bath time and needing to be creative as a parent

16:15 Tina: strategy of being a creative parent is discussed in the book, which covers a combination of brain science and practicality

17:00 Greg: CURRENT NEWS SEGMENTS

17:23 VIDEO 1- Toddler with funnel at picnic

18:15 Greg and Tina discuss what is appropriate and what is not in regards to the video…

20:48 VIDEO 2- Cage Fight with 8 Year olds

22:26 Greg and Tina discuss sport, misleading headlines, how wrestling is pretty normal with young boys…but not good for spectacle in this matter if people are paying to see them fight iPad APPS

26:30 iPad App 1: Hide, Run, Growl… learning to read before reading to learn

27:45 Greg, great app which we encourage you to get

27:55 App 2: Monkey Lunchbox…good interactive game with emphasis on healthy eating

29:15 OTHER GOOD WEBSITES FOR PARENTS- Best kids apps (rates applications)-Common Sense media.org (reviews movies, video games etc based on what is appropriate for what age.)

30:00 Greg and Tina discuss applications and these websites

33:00 WRAP UP

Additional Links

CLIP ONE “Little Kids Learn To Funnel”

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DxO1cJKhsbc&feature=player_embedded#!

CLIP TWO: KIDS CAGE FIGHTING

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dux5sd-QDDg&feature=player_embedded

app ONE “Hide Run Growl, iPad App”

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5VIb0TymSVw&feature=player_embedded

app TWO “Monkey Preschool Lunchbox”

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rACLnyFcwGs

Best Kid Apps Reviewed

http://www.bestkidsapps.com/

Resource for Movie/TV/Video review:

www.commonsensemedia.org

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Hosted By

Dr. Tina Bryson

Dr. Tina Payne Bryson is a lecturer, a parenting consultant, and a therapist at pediatric & adolescent psychology associates. She speaks to groups all across the country and writes for numerous venues, most recently the pbs series “this emotional life.” her book, co-authored with dr. Dan Siegel, is called the whole-brain child: 12 revolutionary strategies to nurture your child’s developing mind. She’s a mom to three school-aged boys.

Greg Matuskiewicz

Greg is a former Microsoft executive and father of a five year old boy. He is a three time Iron man ® triathlete, master gardener and activist parent. Greg enjoys marathon running, surfing and spending time with his wife, Peggi and their son Lincoln.