Stronger Families Radio: Recent Episodes
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In addition to hosting Stronger Families on Sunday mornings, Chris Jackson can be heard hosting the afternoon show on 98.5 KFOX from 2pm to 7pm weekdays. He’s a graduate of San Jose State, and a professional musician who taught both guitar and piano to his son and daughter while raising them in San Jose. Chris may be the only parent ever to say that parenting of kids during the teen years should be the easiest period of parenting, not the hardest.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and my guest Angelo Segretto from Mike Counsil Plumbing in San Jose, CA, shares with us his motivation for bringing awareness to a cause that is so close to so many of us.
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One family members doesn't want to relocate to another state, the others do? Sound familiar? I mean, why rent in one location when you can buy in another?
In this episode, you'll learn from my guest, Jay Harnden, how to address these family issues.
Jay has helped make stronger families for years as a teacher, life coach and family coach in Northern California. After years of success working with Father Matters, helping men become better fathers, Jay has developed Family Coaching Solutions at FamCoach.com. Jay's years as family coach and counselor, Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Program Director, youth baseball and basketball coach, middle school and high school teacher, parent, Santa Clara County Fatherhood Collaborative founding member, and President of Father Matters Inc. give him the experience to share valuable life-changing tips on Stronger Families. Be sure to share these episodes with those you love!
- Chris Jackson
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Some family members won't leave the home because of Covid-19 concerns and other family members stay out half the night.
In this episode, you'll learn from my guest, Jay Harnden, how to address these family disagreements in the easiest way possible–before someone is asked to move out.
Jay has helped make stronger families for years as a teacher, life coach and family coach in Northern California. After years of success working with Father Matters, helping men become better fathers, Jay has developed Family Coaching Solutions at FamCoach.com. Jay's years as family coach and counselor, Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Program Director, youth baseball and basketball coach, middle school and high school teacher, parent, Santa Clara County Fatherhood Collaborative founding member, and President of Father Matters Inc. give him the experience to share valuable life-changing tips on Stronger Families. Be sure to share these episodes with those you love!
- Chris Jackson
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When your ex re-marries and your kids enjoy the newfound attention–in many cases financial–from a step-parent, it’s easy to feel left behind. My guest, Jay Harnden, family coach and counselor from Campbell, California, now in Reno, shows you how easy it is for this not to be the case.
Jay has helped make stronger families for years as a teacher, life coach and family coach in Northern California. After years of success working with Father Matters, helping men become better fathers, Jay has developed Family Coaching Solutions at FamCoach.com. Jay's years as family coach and counselor, Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Program Director, youth baseball and basketball coach, middle school and high school teacher, parent, Santa Clara County Fatherhood Collaborative founding member, and President of Father Matters Inc. give him the experience to share valuable life-changing tips on Stronger Families. Be sure to share these episodes with those you love!
- Chris Jackson
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If your relationship feels like it's too much work, it could be that you're putting too much effort into the wrong things. My guest, Jay Harnden, is a family coach and counselor from Campbell, California, now located in Reno, and will give you the one tip will have you feeling like the work in your relationship involves much less than you think it does.
- Chris Jackson
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We want our kids to avoid bad boys and pick the nice guys. When they don't, we often wonder why, because it seems so obvious to us which is the better choice. But things may not be what they seem. The nice guys aren't being picked for good reason - and it's not what you think.
My guest, Jay Harnden shares this insight with parents in mind.
Jay has helped make stronger families for years as a teacher, life coach and family coach in Northern California. After years of success working with Father Matters, helping men become better fathers, Jay has developed Family Coaching Solutions at FamCoach.com. Jay's years as family coach and counselor, Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Program Director, youth baseball and basketball coach, middle school and high school teacher, parent, Santa Clara County Fatherhood Collaborative founding member, and President of Father Matters Inc. give him the experience to share valuable life-changing tips on Stronger Families. Be sure to share these episodes with those you love!
- Chris Jackson
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We want our kids to avoid high school drinking parties, but did we? How much about our sordid past and past choices should we reveal to our children, given that we expect them to be honest with us?
My guest, Jay Harnden explains how easy it is to honestly satisfy our kids' curiosity about our past.
Jay has helped make stronger families for years as a teacher, life coach and family coach in Northern California. After years of success working with Father Matters, helping men become better fathers, Jay has developed Family Coaching Solutions at FamCoach.com. Jay's years as family coach and counselor, Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Program Director, youth baseball and basketball coach, middle school and high school teacher, parent, Santa Clara County Fatherhood Collaborative founding member, and President of Father Matters Inc. give him the experience to share valuable life-changing tips on Stronger Families. Be sure to share these episodes with those you love!
- Chris Jackson
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After 11 Grammy's and a quarter century as lead singer for Santana, Tony Lindsay has an important message to share about face masks–given he's traveled to and performed in almost every corner of the world, and seen a lot of mask wearing and germ concern. Tony is a family man, and shares with us the Covid-19 effect on live music, short and long term. Learn more about Tony Lindsay and his new music at https://www.tonylindsay.com.
- Chris Jackson
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With all that's going on with the pandemic and now the fires in California, it's important to say "I love you" while there's still time.
Many of don't realize there's another level past "luv ya" that is worth exploring. For most of us, saying "luv ya" at the end of a phone call is a lot easier than saying "I love you" eye-to-eye in person. The longer you wait to say either, the harder it can be to say. Help is hear: my guest, Jay Harnden explains how easy it can be to start saying it, or move from luv ya to I love you.
Jay has helped make stronger families for years as a teacher, life coach and family coach in Northern California. After years of success working with Father Matters, helping men become better fathers, Jay has developed Family Coaching Solutions at FamCoach.com. Jay's years as family coach and counselor, Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Program Director, youth baseball and basketball coach, middle school and high school teacher, parent, Santa Clara County Fatherhood Collaborative founding member, and President of Father Matters Inc. give him the experience to share valuable life-changing tips on Stronger Families. Be sure to share these episodes with those you luv...er...I mean...love! :)
- Chris Jackson
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The first stimulus checks were sent out in early 2020. Round 2 of checks is said to be coming before the end of 2020, so we'll learn here how to handle the conversations surrounding those checks without compromising the privacy of your income and financial status.
Even though we've been through this before, you can be sure at some point, you'll be asked whether or not you got your second COVID-19 economic stimulus check (relief check) yet. Someone might even ask you how much you got. Upon hearing that information, the person will know a lot more about your income. Imagine that being a family member, friend or coworker. Normally, we know not to make income public knowledge. But this one will be difficult to work around without causing envy or worse among friends, family and coworkers.
However, in this episode, you'll learn from my guest, Jay Harnden, how to answer questions about your stimulus check (or lack of one) in the easiest, best way possible.
Jay has helped make stronger families for years as a teacher, life coach and family coach in Northern California. After years of success working with Father Matters, helping men become better fathers, Jay has developed Family Coaching Solutions at FamCoach.com. Jay's years as family coach and counselor, Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Program Director, youth baseball and basketball coach, middle school and high school teacher, parent, Santa Clara County Fatherhood Collaborative founding member, and President of Father Matters Inc. give him the experience to share valuable life-changing tips on Stronger Families. Be sure to share these episodes with those you love!
- Chris Jackson
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With our families facing financial challenges during Covid-19, learning how to get by with less seems obvious. But in the episode, you'll learn not just to get by with less, but to do MORE with less.
My guest, Jay Harnden, has helped make stronger families for years as a teacher, life coach and family coach in Northern California. After years of success working with Father Matters, helping men become better fathers, Jay has developed Family Coaching Solutions at FamCoach.com. Jay's years as family coach and counselor, Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Program Director, youth baseball and basketball coach, middle school and high school teacher, parent, Santa Clara County Fatherhood Collaborative founding member, and President of Father Matters Inc. give him the experience to share valuable life-changing tips on Stronger Families. Be sure to share these episodes with those you love!
- Chris Jackson
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Many schools have decided to stick with distance learning for 2020-2021, so let's learn how to make the best of it, and how some students are doing better with online school than in-person school.
in this episode, you'll learn from my guest, Cyndi MacDonald, how some teachers and students are having more productive experiences with school now that it's online. Cyndi MacDonald is a veteran elementary school teacher in the Alum Rock School District of San Jose, CA.
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In this episode, you'll learn from my guest, Jay Harnden, a safe way to socially connect with community doing something you never would've thought of otherwise. It's a unique way to feel less isolated during social distancing and sheltering in place.
Jay has helped make stronger families for years as a teacher, life coach and family coach in Northern California. After years of success working with Father Matters, helping men become better fathers, Jay has developed Family Coaching Solutions at FamCoach.com. Jay's years as family coach and counselor, Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Program Director, youth baseball and basketball coach, middle school and high school teacher, parent, Santa Clara County Fatherhood Collaborative founding member, and President of Father Matters Inc. give him the experience to share valuable life-changing tips on Stronger Families. Be sure to share these episodes with those you love!
- Chris Jackson
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Some family members are taking more precautions with Coronavirus than others. Sound familiar?
In this episode, you'll learn from my guest, Jay Harnden, how to address it and how it plays out.
Jay has helped make stronger families for years as a teacher, life coach and family coach in Northern California. After years of success working with Father Matters, helping men become better fathers, Jay has developed Family Coaching Solutions at FamCoach.com. Jay's years as family coach and counselor, Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Program Director, youth baseball and basketball coach, middle school and high school teacher, parent, Santa Clara County Fatherhood Collaborative founding member, and President of Father Matters Inc. give him the experience to share valuable life-changing tips on Stronger Families. Be sure to share these episodes with those you love!
- Chris Jackson
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If the relationship ended, we know the laughing ended long before.
In this episode, you'll learn from my guest, Jay Harnden, how to bring back the laughter before it's too late. Without the laughter, your marriage will not get back to how it was.
Jay has helped make stronger families for years as a teacher, life coach and family coach in Northern California. After years of success working with Father Matters, helping men become better fathers, Jay has developed Family Coaching Solutions at FamCoach.com. Jay's years as family coach and counselor, Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Program Director, youth baseball and basketball coach, middle school and high school teacher, parent, Santa Clara County Fatherhood Collaborative founding member, and President of Father Matters Inc. give him the experience to share valuable life-changing tips on Stronger Families. Be sure to share these episodes with those you love!
- Chris Jackson
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Have you ever avoided asking a question because you thought it would feel awkward? Something as simple as asking a neighbor not to light illegal fireworks days ahead of the 4th of July?
in this episode, you'll learn from my guest, Jay Harnden, to how look at those conversations in a way that makes them just part of a plan–a process. That way, they don't seem so awkward.
Jay has helped make stronger families for years as a teacher, life coach and family coach in Northern California. After years of success working with Father Matters, helping men become better fathers, Jay has developed Family Coaching Solutions at FamCoach.com. Jay's years as family coach and counselor, Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Program Director, youth baseball and basketball coach, middle school and high school teacher, parent, Santa Clara County Fatherhood Collaborative founding member, and President of Father Matters Inc. give him the experience to share valuable life-changing tips on Stronger Families. Be sure to share these episodes with those you love!
- Chris Jackson
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While many students, parents and teachers are struggling to adjust to online school (distance learning during social distancing), some teachers have found benefits with this style of teaching.
in this episode, you'll learn from my guest, Cyndi MacDonald, how some teachers and students are having more productive experiences with school now that it's online. Cyndi MacDonald is a veteran elementary school teacher in the Alum Rock School District of San Jose, CA.
- Chris Jackson
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Be a better Dad in one episode! If you're not a dad - check it out so you can let a dad know!
in this episode, you'll learn from my guest, Jay Harnden, to how to reconnect with your kids after discipline, and why Father's Day is the best day of the year to reconnect with your dad or your kids.
Jay has helped make stronger families for years as a teacher, life coach and family coach in Northern California. After years of success working with Father Matters, helping men become better fathers, Jay has developed Family Coaching Solutions at FamCoach.com. Jay's years as family coach and counselor, Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Program Director, youth baseball and basketball coach, middle school and high school teacher, parent, Santa Clara County Fatherhood Collaborative founding member, and President of Father Matters Inc. give him the experience to share valuable life-changing tips on Stronger Families. Be sure to share these episodes with those you love!
- Chris Jackson
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Your relationships that ended? The laughing ended (or seriously decreased) long before the end, right?
In this episode, you'll learn from my guest, Jay Harnden, how to bring back the laughter before it's too late. Without the laughter, your marriage will not get back to how it was.
Jay has helped make stronger families for years as a teacher, life coach and family coach in Northern California. After years of success working with Father Matters, helping men become better fathers, Jay has developed Family Coaching Solutions at FamCoach.com. Jay's years as family coach and counselor, Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Program Director, youth baseball and basketball coach, middle school and high school teacher, parent, Santa Clara County Fatherhood Collaborative founding member, and President of Father Matters Inc. give him the experience to share valuable life-changing tips on Stronger Families. Be sure to share these episodes with those you love!
- Chris Jackson
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One family member feels another is going overboard with COVID-19 precautions, while THAT family member feels the other is not cautious enough. Sound familiar?
in this episode, you'll learn from my guest, Jay Harnden, how to address it and how it plays out.
Jay has helped make stronger families for years as a teacher, life coach and family coach in Northern California. After years of success working with Father Matters, helping men become better fathers, Jay has developed Family Coaching Solutions at FamCoach.com. Jay's years as family coach and counselor, Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Program Director, youth baseball and basketball coach, middle school and high school teacher, parent, Santa Clara County Fatherhood Collaborative founding member, and President of Father Matters Inc. give him the experience to share valuable life-changing tips on Stronger Families. Be sure to share these episodes with those you love!
- Chris Jackson
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At some point, you'll be asked whether or not you got your COVID-19 economic stimulus check (relief check) yet. Someone might even ask you how much you got. Upon hearing that information, the person will know a lot more about your income. Imagine that being a family member, friend or coworker. Normally, we know not to make income public knowledge. But this one will be difficult to work around without causing envy or worse among friends, family and coworkers.
However, in this episode, you'll learn from my guest, Jay Harnden, how to answer questions about your stimulus check (or lack of one) in the easiest, best way possible.
Jay has helped make stronger families for years as a teacher, life coach and family coach in Northern California. After years of success working with Father Matters, helping men become better fathers, Jay has developed Family Coaching Solutions at FamCoach.com. Jay's years as family coach and counselor, Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Program Director, youth baseball and basketball coach, middle school and high school teacher, parent, Santa Clara County Fatherhood Collaborative founding member, and President of Father Matters Inc. give him the experience to share valuable life-changing tips on Stronger Families. Be sure to share these episodes with those you love!
- Chris Jackson
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Family members disagree about dealing with Coronavirus. The disagreements should be handled carefully in family meetings. Doing this as soon as possible will make them seem so much smaller. In this episode, you'll learn how to plan and hold family meetings from my guest, Jay Harnden. Yes, there is an easy way to have these meetings, and the easy way happens to be the most effective way!
Jay has helped make stronger families for years as a teacher, life coach and family coach in Northern California. After years of success working with Father Matters, helping men become better fathers, Jay has developed Family Coaching Solutions at FamCoach.com. Jay's years as family coach and counselor, Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Program Director, youth baseball and basketball coach, middle school and high school teacher, parent, Santa Clara County Fatherhood Collaborative founding member, and President of Father Matters Inc. give him the experience to share valuable life-changing tips on Stronger Families. Be sure to share these episodes with those you love!
- Chris Jackson
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Family members disagree about dealing with Coronavirus. The disagreements should be handled carefully in family meetings. Doing this as soon as possible will make them seem so much smaller. In this episode, you'll learn how to plan and hold family meetings from my guest, Jay Harnden. Yes, there is an easy way to have these meetings, and the easy way happens to be the most effective way!
Jay has helped make stronger families for years as a teacher, life coach and family coach in Northern California. After years of success working with Father Matters, helping men become better fathers, Jay has developed Family Coaching Solutions at FamCoach.com. Jay's years as family coach and counselor, Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Program Director, youth baseball and basketball coach, middle school and high school teacher, parent, Santa Clara County Fatherhood Collaborative founding member, and President of Father Matters Inc. give him the experience to share valuable life-changing tips on Stronger Families. Be sure to share these episodes with those you love!
- Chris Jackson
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If you or someone you know is losing income because of coronavirus, facing financial challenges for medical or any reason, help is here. You can take the money you'd otherwise spend on food, and use it to pay other bills. My guest is Leslie Bacho, CEO of Second Harvest of Silicon Valley, which helps families with food assistance. Leslie shares with us how easy it is to get free food for your family with no proof of income, I.D., or guilt.
- Chris Jackson
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Social Distancing isn't an option. It's what we're told to use to slow the spread of the Coronavirus disease, COVID-19. We're told not to gather together in large groups, and in fact school, school events, concerts, sporting events, weddings, funerals, parties and other ways people get together are being cancelled. This can put pressure on a marriage and family, and many won't see the pressure negatively affecting the family dynamic early on. My guest, Jay Harnden explains how to make sure this stress and new lifestyle doesn't damage your family.
Jay has helped make stronger families for years as a teacher, life coach and family coach in Northern California. After years of success working with Father Matters, helping men become better fathers, Jay has developed Family Coaching Solutions at FamCoach.com. Jay's years as family coach and counselor, Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Program Director, youth baseball and basketball coach, middle school and high school teacher, parent, Santa Clara County Fatherhood Collaborative founding member, and President of Father Matters Inc. give him the experience to share valuable life-changing tips on Stronger Families. Be sure to share these episodes with those you love!
- Chris Jackson
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Part 2: With the stock market down lately, many are looking at their savings and living situations. Because renting vs buying and knowing how and when to buy or sell plays such a large role in a families well being, I thought we could all use some help in the area from my guest, Gary Shapiro.
Gary is a Real Estate Broker for Keller Williams Bay Area Estates in Los Gatos, California, and has closed over 1700 transactions in his 35 years in real estate.
Gary can be reached at (408) 315-2377 or gary@shapirogroupre.com.
https://garyshapiro.kw.com
- Chris Jackson
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With the stock market down lately, many are looking at their savings and living situations. Because renting vs buying and knowing how and when to buy or sell plays such a large role in a families well being, I thought we could all use some help in the area from my guest, Gary Shapiro.
Gary is a Real Estate Broker for Keller Williams Bay Area Estates in Los Gatos, California, and has closed over 1700 transactions in his 35 years in real estate.
Gary can be reached at (408) 315-2377 or gary@shapirogroupre.com.
https://garyshapiro.kw.com
- Chris Jackson
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For most of us, saying "luv ya" at the end of a phone call is a lot easier than saying "I love you" eye-to-eye in person. The longer you wait to say either, the harder it can be to say. Help is hear: my guest, Jay Harnden explains how easy it can be to start saying it, or move from luv ya to I love you.
Jay has helped make stronger families for years as a teacher, life coach and family coach in Northern California. After years of success working with Father Matters, helping men become better fathers, Jay has developed Family Coaching Solutions at FamCoach.com. Jay's years as family coach and counselor, Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Program Director, youth baseball and basketball coach, middle school and high school teacher, parent, Santa Clara County Fatherhood Collaborative founding member, and President of Father Matters Inc. give him the experience to share valuable life-changing tips on Stronger Families. Be sure to share these episodes with those you luv...er...I mean...love! :)
- Chris Jackson
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Many say the teenage years are the toughest for parents, but after hearing this episode, they'll know why they should be the easiest. My guest, Jay Harnden. Jay has helped make stronger families for years as a teacher, life coach and family coach and counselor in Northern California. After years of success working with Father Matters, helping men become better fathers, Jay has developed Family Coaching Solutions at FamCoach.com.
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The stereotype is that the teenage years are the toughest for parents, but this shouldn't be the case. Learn why from my guest, Jay Harnden. Jay has helped make stronger families for years as a teacher, life coach and family coach and counselor in Northern California. After years of success working with Father Matters, helping men become better fathers, Jay has developed Family Coaching Solutions at FamCoach.com.
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Ever see a social media post like this? "Aw, you're such a great (parent/child) and any (parent/child) would be so lucky to have you!" The post was made based on one photo posted on a social media site. The problem is, you know better about that parent/child, and you know a lot more about the situation than do the many who will post such a comment while not really thinking twice about it.
Learn the most healthy response and how to avoid anxiety over social media from my guest, Jay Harnden. Jay has helped make stronger families for years as a teacher, life coach and family coach and counselor in Northern California. After years of success working with Father Matters, helping men become better fathers, Jay has developed Family Coaching Solutions at FamCoach.com.
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My guest is Lauren Rayment, event coordinator for Night To Shine, a night to come out and support our special needs community with a really awesome event that's set to the theme of a prom. Participants dress up, ride in a limo, dance, and enjoy a night to remember. Night To Shine has events all over the world, and volunteers spring into action to make it work.
To volunteer for the upcoming Night To Shine in the Bay Area on Friday, February 7, 2020, at The Home Church in Campbell, California, and/or to get more information on the event, please see go to https://nighttoshinesiliconvalley.org email Lauren at SVNTSinfo@gmail.com.
- Chris Jackson
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My guest is Tracy Cressio, volunteer with the American Cancer Society's Relay For Life. Cancer affects all families, and Tracy explains her approach to a family's fight against cancer. Tracy is a volunteer with Relay For Life's fundraiser at The Saddlerack, Fremont, CA February 16, 2020.
The Saddle Rack Presents Rockin' The Rack Against Cancer: 100% of all ticket sales go directly to Relary For Life. For more information contact Tracy Cressio, Cancer Concert Coordinator: tlcressio@yahoo.com Website:http://www.relayforlife.org/GreaterSanJoseCA
- Chris Jackson
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Make your family stronger with these tips for sober-minded driving. Drinking & Driving is really Drinking and Distracted Driving. My guest is CHP Officer Art Montiel, Public Information Office for the California Highway Patrol's Redwood City office. You'll learn how to get a friend or family member who isn't sober to pull over and let you out of the car. Plus, we want your family to be able to call you when they need a safe ride, so you'll learn what to do to their phone and what to give them before they leave the house.
- Chris Jackson
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With these tips, you'll be equipped to help your family safely and effectively help people facing homelessness. My guest is Logan McDonnell, Senior Director of Development for Downtown Streets Team in San Jose. You'll learn how to give an easy and appropriate response to someone asking for help, and how to easily direct them to the best help available. Downtown Streets Team is a nonprofit organization reaching much of Northern California. Those facing homelessness can receive help with employment and housing, and can get their basic needs covered. For more info.: www.streetsteam.org.
- Chris Jackson
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The USS Hornet is a permantently docked museum in Alameda, California, with tours that are up to 75% self-guided so the kids will love it. This New Year's Eve, the USS Hornet is open to the public for a celebration fundraiser.
My guest, Captain Michael C. McCarron, USN (ret.), is Executive Director of the USS Hornet Museum and served as a Navy pilot. Capt. McCarron helps us understand how parents and children can navigate the important discussions about serving.
- Chris Jackson
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We follow up our first episode on the topic with more easy ways to give kids permission to say "no, thank you" to "social" hugs.
Learn how to free your kids to choose to or choose not to hug, and why it's so important to do so from my guest, Jay Harnden. Jay has helped make stronger families for years as a teacher, life coach and family coach Northern California. After years of success working with Father Matters, helping men become better fathers, Jay has developed Family Coaching Solutions at FamCoach.com.
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Do kids feel like they HAVE TO hug the person who gave them the gift the child just opened in front of the gift-giver? Do they feel like they have to hug a family member or family friend when arriving as a guest for dinner or a party? In many cases, children would love to be given permission by their parents to say, "no, thank you" to these "social" hugs.
Learn how to free your kids to choose to or choose not to hug, and why it's so important to do so from my guest, Jay Harnden. Jay has helped make stronger families for years as a teacher, life coach and family coach Northern California. After years of success working with Father Matters, helping men become better fathers, Jay has developed Family Coaching Solutions at FamCoach.com.
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My guest is Leslie Bacho, CEO of Second Harvest of Silicon Valley, which helps families with food assistance. Leslie shares with us how easy it is to get free food for your family with no proof of income, I.D., or guilt–not just over the holidays, but all year. The money you save could be used to pay utilities, rent, medical bills and more.
- Chris Jackson
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Give your child's consequences for misbehaving a needed update. Learn how from my guest, Jay Harnden, who has helped make stronger families for years as a teacher, life coach and family coach Northern California. After years of success working with Father Matters, helping men become better fathers, Jay has developed Family Coaching Solutions at FamCoach.com.
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Why do people go out during the holidays and spend money they don't have, on things they don't need, for people they don't even like? According to my guest, Jay Harnden, there's a better way. Mr Harden has helped make stronger families for years as a teacher, life coach and family coach Northern California. After years of success working with Father Matters, helping men become better fathers, Jay has developed Family Coaching Solutions and can be reached at FamCoach.com.
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Families who enjoy music or discussing music together are stronger. Playing instruments adds another dimension through which to connect. My guest is musician and founder of Music City Hit Factory in San Francisco, Rudy Colombini. Rudy's vision to help and bring musicians and music lovers together is unique. Rudy can be seen doing an excellent impression of Mick Jagger in The Unauthorized Rolling Stones tribute band, and performs regularly with others as well.
Contact Rudy at https://musiccityhitfactory.org/rudycolombini/.
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For Veteran's Day, my guest, Captain Michael C. McCarron, USN (ret.), is Executive Director of the USS Hornet Museum and served as a Navy pilot. Capt. McCarron helps us understand how healthy conversions between family members can take place even among those who feel strongly in differing ways about military service, and how parents and children can navigate the important discussions about serving.
My next guest is Leslie Bacho, CEO of Second Harvest of Silicon Valley, which helps families with food assistance. Leslie shares with us how easy it is to get free food for your family with no proof of income, I.D., or guilt. The money you save could be used to pay utilities, rent, medical bills and more.
- Chris Jackson
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What if some family want everyone to skip gift giving to save money? Some still want to give. Those who don't may be judged later for carrying on a lifestyle inconsistent with their prior claim of financial hardship. Relationships need NOT be damaged or ended over this.
Learn how that's possible from my guest, Jay Harnden, who has helped make stronger families for years as a teacher, life coach and family coach Northern California. After years of success working with Father Matters, helping men become better fathers, Jay has developed Family Coaching Solutions at FamCoach.com.
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Looking for a family outing that really stands out from the rest? How about walking around or even sleeping overnight in a giant U.S. aircraft carrier? The USS Hornet is a permantently docked museum in Alameda, California, with tours that are up to 75% self-guided so the kids will love it.
My guest, Captain Michael C. McCarron, USN (ret.), is Executive Director of the USS Hornet Museum and served as a Navy pilot. Capt. McCarron helps us understand how healthy conversions between family members can take place even among those who feel strongly in differing ways about military service, and how parents and children can navigate the important discussions about serving.
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Holiday driving can be dangerous. Your family will be stronger and safer when you share with them the DUI tips you hear on this show. My guests are CHP Officer Art Montiel, Public Information Office for the California Highway Patrol's Redwood City office, and CHP Officer Ross Lee, Public Information Officer for the California Highway Patrol's San Jose office. You'll learn how to get a friend or family member who isn't sober to pull over and let you out of the car, how to get anyone from a loved one to an acquaintance to give YOU the car keys, and more.
- Chris Jackson
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This topic affects so many of us, we're giving it more love in this follow-up episode to our last. Who's the one (or more) who raise their voice about politics in your family?
My guest, Mike McGeoy, a Marriage & Family Therapist Associate in San Jose, California, is here to help! Mike has worked extensively with youth groups and is himself a parent. He demonstrates how to bravely and easily engage in healthy family conversations with others who may not know how to do the same.
- Chris Jackson
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You know that family member who gets TOO into politics over family get togethers? To the point where there's yelling and name calling? Learn out how to speak up, but not appear self-righteous. You need NOT necessarily cut anyone (including yourself) out of holiday dinners.
My guest, Mike McGeoy, a Marriage & Family Therapist Associate in San Jose, California, is here to help! Mike has worked extensively with youth groups and is himself a parent. He demonstrates how to bravely and easily engage in healthy family conversations with others who may not know how to do the same.
- Chris Jackson
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Need to be direct with a family member but dreading it? You need not be stressed out about it or consider it difficult. And, no matter HOW the talk goes, the relationship need NOT be damaged or ended! Learn how that's possible (with an example) from my guest, Jay Harnden, who has helped make stronger families for years as a teacher, life coach and family coach Northern California. After years of success working with Father Matters, helping men become better fathers, Jay has developed Family Coaching Solutions at FamCoach.com.
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Who's hosting Thanksgiving THIS year? That doesn't work for us. Uh-oh. Holidays can cause family stress. Why do WE always have to cook? Why do THEY always get to host?
Join me in welcoming my guest, Jay Harnden, who has helped make stronger families for years as a teacher, life coach and family coach Northern California. After years of success working with Father Matters, helping men become better fathers, Jay has developed Family Coaching Solutions at FamCoach.com.
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Music and kids go together. In this episode, my guest plays EVERY instrument in the band. He's singer/musician Robert Berry (from "3" with Keith Emerson and Carl Palmer, Ambrosia, The Greg Kihn Band, and countless other shows and projects with the likes of Sammy Hagar, The Tubes, and members of Boston, etc.). Robert helps us understand why thinking beyond just learning ONE instrument is SO IMPORTANT for your family.
Robert is the owner and operator of his own recording studio, Soundtek Studios in Campbell, CA (www.soundtekstudios.com). To contact Robert and learn more about his music, please see www.RobertBerry.com.
My second guest is Alan Sarver, Chair of the Bay Area's SchoolForce Save the MusicFestival in Belmont, CA. Alan shares with us how music students learn more than just how to play their instuments. He can be reached at www.schoolforce.org/events/save-the-music/.
- Chris Jackson
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When we see the sad news about people losing their lives while pursuing their passions, we reflect on the family member(s) we all know take more risks than anyone else.
According to my guest, expressing your concern for their safety need not be as difficult as you think.
My guest, Jay Harnden, has helped make stronger families for years as a teacher, life coach and family coach Northern California. After years of success working with Father Matters, helping men become better fathers, Jay has developed Family Coaching Solutions at FamCoach.com.
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When we lose a loved one, the last thing we need is stress over memorial arrangements. Unfortunately, most families experience this stress.
My guest, Keith Strachan from Alameda Family Funeral and Cremation in Saratoga, California, explains the easiest way to avoid that stress.
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A huge chunk of our family's income goes to renting or buying, so building stronger families means knowing the most simple way to decide between the two, and if buying, how to take advantage of money saving offers that may fit your situation.
Many buyers choose not to take advantage of these buying opportunities. My guest, Gary Shapiro, Real Estate Broker for Keller Williams Bay Area Estates in Los Gatos, California, explains when to rent, when to buy, and how YOU can decide on the loan that won't WASTE your money.
With this knowledge, you won't have to rely on bankers, agents, and others to bring to your attention all of the options that might fit your family's financial situation. After all, no one cares more about the best interest of your family than you, right?
Gary can be reached at (408) 315-2377 or gary@shapirogroupre.com.
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Many families choose not to take advantage of meeting with a school counselor. My guest, Steve Torode, Freshman Guidance Counselor at Valley Christian High School in San Jose, explains why a meeting with a school counselor could very well be a life-changing experience for your student and family, even if you don't see a reason for the meeting right now.
You'll learn a lot from Steve's wisdom and experience in the field of education (where he's also served as a school principal), and from his experience as a parent.
- Chris Jackson
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After you get the FIRST one out of the way - it gets way easier! So here comes help for your first real family talk about feelings of loss, fear, disappointment, and more.
My guest is Ken St. George, LMFT (licensed marriage and family therapist) in the San Jose area. Ken walks us through the easiest way to initiate awkward family talks, how to react to comments by family members within the conversation, and a simple way to end the talk.
Ken St. George has an office in San Jose close to Santana Row, and can be reached at: (408) 261-2481 ext. 1.
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Once you get the FIRST one out of the way - it gets really easy. Talking to family members about feelings of loss, fear, and disappointment gets easier each time you do it.
My guest is Ken St. George, LMFT (licensed marriage and family therapist) in the San Jose area. Ken walks us through the easiest way to initiate awkward family talks, how to react to comments by family members within the conversation, and a simple way to end the talk.
Ken St. George has an office in San Jose close to Santana Row, and can be reached at: (408) 261-2481 ext. 1.
- Chris Jackson
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When we saw the video of football star Tom Brady holding his daughter's hand while he led their jump off a cliff into the water below, we wondered, was that worth the risk? Many family members are thought of as too safety conscious and over-protective when it comes to taking risks.
According to my guest, if you take a few minutes to explain your concern to family or friends, you may find that they won't think of you that way.
My guest, Jay Harnden, has helped make stronger families for years as a teacher, life coach and family coach Northern California. After years of success working with Father Matters, helping men become better fathers, Jay has developed Family Coaching Solutions at FamCoach.com.
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You'd do anything to save a family member or friend's life, right? Learn how to do what most people won't - get someone to a cancer screening. Including yourself!
My guest is Corrie Bonin, Event Leader for Relay For Life (American Cancer Society) in the Bay Area. Corrie is overseeing a fundraising event to help the fight against breast cancer: Relay For Life of South County, Hecker Pass Winery: Hecker Pass Rd., Gilroy, CA. Dinner, live music, auctions, raffles, and more: 3:00pm-10:00pm, September 8, 2019. $40 per person/$70 per couple.
More information: relaycorrie@gmail.com
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Here on Stronger Families, we've been bringing you great tips to keep your family safe in the car with all the drinking & driving that comes with summer. This episode, learn how to navigate awkward conversations about driving safely amidst peer pressure. My guest is Tully Wachtelborn, co-founder of The At Risk Youth Foundation in the Bay Area. She's got first hand experience with the law enforcement side of driving under the influence and distracted driving, and she's served giving notifications to families who've lost a loved one to DUI.
To learn more or contact Tully: http://theatriskyouthfoundation.com.
- Chris Jackson
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4th of July weekend can be dangerous. Your family will be stronger and safer when you share with them the DUI tips you hear on this show. My guest is CHP Officer Ross Lee, Public Information Officer for the California Highway Patrol's San Jose office. Learn how to get a friend or family member who isn't sober to pull over and let you out of the car. Learn how to get anyone from a loved one to an acquaintance to give YOU the car keys.
- Chris Jackson
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They lived with you as children, and that presented challenges you didn't think would be there when they became your adult children living with you, right? Right. And wrong. There are new challenges now.
Better find out how to keep the peace from my guest, Jay Harnden, who has helped make stronger families for years as a teacher, life coach and family coach Northern California. After years of success working with Father Matters, helping men become better fathers, Jay has developed Family Coaching Solutions at FamCoach.com.
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Your kids can decide for themselves when they turn 18, right? Wrong. If they don't take music lessons when they're a kid, they DON'T have the choice when they're an adult. By not giving them lessons on an instrument, you have taken away your child's freedom to choose whether or not to play an instrument.
The learning curve is so steep, we must all start our music lessons early. And, as you will learn–the easy part involves them learning multiple instruments. You will learn how the ability to work with others as a team (like sports) is part of learning how play musical instruments: the idea of our musical children playing (jamming) along with others is too often overlooked by parents.
After or even while learning the instruments, songwriting (simply by putting a few chords in a certain order) becomes a source of creativity and confidence for your child. Additionally, being able to play instruments becomes a source of social circles for children. Finally, it's even a source of income, as they may teach the instruments to neighbors and friends, or even teach or perform professionally.
My guest is Alan Sarver, Chair of the Bay Area's SchoolForce Save the Music Festival in Belmont, CA. He can be reached at www.schoolforce.org/events/save-the-music/.
Enjoy!
- Chris Jackson
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You give your opinions and advice to your adult children. No problem, right? Well, it might be! Find out why from my guest, Jay Harnden, who has helped make stronger families for years as a teacher, life coach and family coach Northern California. After years of success working with Father Matters, helping men become better fathers, Jay has developed Family Coaching Solutions at FamCoach.com.
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You know a BETTER route to drive there, so you "share" your way with your kids or other family member. You also share with them the best store to get the best deal at the best time. That's a good thing, right? Guess what, it might not be! Find out why from my guest, Jay Harnden, who has helped make stronger families for years as a teacher, life coach and family coach Northern California. After years of success working with Father Matters, helping men become better fathers, Jay has developed Family Coaching Solutions at FamCoach.com.
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My guest is Mike McGeoy, a Marriage & Family Therapist Associate in San Jose, California. Mike has worked extensively with youth groups and is himself a parent. You'll learn why yelling never works. No need to waste your time doing it around family members ever again. Also, Mr. McGeoy shares what worked and didn't work for him as a parent, and demonstrates how and when to approach your children with a concern about behavior.
- Chris Jackson
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Every family has someone who would love to help someone facing homelessness. Who is that in your family? With these tips, you'll be equipped to help your family safely and effectively help people. My guest is Logan McDonnell, Senior Director of Development for Downtown Streets Team in San Jose. You'll learn how to give an easy and appropriate response to someone asking for help, and how to easily direct them to the best help available. Downtown Streets Team is a nonprofit organization reaching much of Northern California. Those facing homelessness can receive help with employment and housing, and can get their basic needs covered. For more info.: www.streetsteam.org.
- Chris Jackson
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These tips for sober-minded driving will help make your family stronger. Drinking & Driving is really Drinking and Distracted Driving. My guest is CHP Officer Art Montiel, Public Information Office for the California Highway Patrol's Redwood City office. You'll learn how to get a friend or family member who isn't sober to pull over and let you out of the car. Plus, we want your family to be able to call you when they need a safe ride, so you'll learn what to do to their phone and what to give them before they leave the house.
- Chris Jackson
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When the school year ends and you see your child's impressive final grades, praise often starts flying around the room. That's a good thing, right? Guess what, it might not be! Find out why from my guest, Jay Harnden, who has helped make stronger families for years as a teacher, life coach and family coach Northern California. After years of success working with Father Matters, helping men become better fathers, Jay has developed Family Coaching Solutions at FamCoach.com.
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Planning family vacations can be stressful. There's so much to consider, it's easy to forget safety. My guest, Lt. Wayne Farquhar–retired San Jose Police Department– teaches law enforcement and is an author as well. He shares the easiest way to keep your home safe while you're gone on vacation, and give tips on how to keep your family safe in the car.
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When your team loses, for how long are you bummed out? Angry? Do family members and/or friend notice? I'm sure they do. Do you know someone in your family who is moody when a team is losing? Maybe your children show anger when their team loses, and/or when they personally perceive that they underperformed. On this episode, you'll learn how to approach the subject with a family member, AND how to begin to change any moodiness and/or anger toward sports yourself.
Join me in welcoming my guest, Bill Cole, Mental Game Coach and Performance Psychology Consultant, and Sport Psychology Expert in Palo Altos, CA, who has helped make stronger families for years. Reach Bill at MentalGameCoach.com.
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Holidays can cause family stress. Which relatives will we be visiting? Who gets left out? What's the rotation? Sometimes child custody is involved and there is stress over where the children will spend each holiday each year. Join me in welcoming my guest, Jay Harnden, who has helped make stronger families for years as a teacher, life coach and family coach Northern California. After years of success working with Father Matters, helping men become better fathers, Jay has developed Family Coaching Solutions at FamCoach.com.
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Your family will be stronger when you share with them the DUI tips you hear on this show. My guest is CHP Officer Ross Lee, Public Information Office for the California Highway Patrol's San Jose office. Learn how to get a friend or family member who isn't sober to pull over and let you out of the car. Learn how to get anyone from a loved one to an acquaintance to give YOU the car keys.
- Chris Jackson
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Child predators CHOOSE their victims. Want them to eliminate your child from the list of possible choices? It’ll only take you 60 seconds. Join me in welcoming my guest, Jay Harnden, who has helped make stronger families for years as a teacher, life coach, and community volunteer in Northern California. After years of success working with Father Matters, helping men become better fathers, Jay has developed Family Coaching Solutions at FamCoach.com.
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Learn how to get your kids into universities with a 3.0 GPA (no need for the stress of getting a 4.0 or higher). Plus, my guests–college instructors Brad Kava (Cabrillo) and Ray Buyco (Ohlone/San Jose State)–share why your kids can get just as much out of a community college or state university as they would an elite school without spending all that money or cheating to get in!
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