The Early Years podcast is an extension of WDBJ7's weekly segment that aims to educate parents about current issues affecting families. Host Kimberly McBroom also highlights inspiring stories involving kids and teens.
7. "Hilinski's Hope": Raising awareness about student athlete mental health
The Hilinski's Hope foundation was born from the heartbreaking loss of a college football player to suicide. Mark and Kym Hilinski lost their middle son, Tyler to suicide in 20-18. Soon afterwards, they began Hilinski's Hope, an effort to eliminate the stigma of mental health issues among student athletes. In the latest edition of our "Early Years" podcast, we spoke with the Hilinski's about their mission of hope.
12 Sept 2023
6. Behold Be Gold
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and Kimberly McBroom is talking with a young woman who we first met a couple of years ago. Her name is Juanita Prada. She is a childhood cancer survivor and the creator of an awareness movement called "Behold, Be Gold."
8 Aug 2023
5. Back to School Mental Readiness
Students are heading back to school over the next several weeks. School supplies are important, but so is their mental and emotional wellness. We're chatting today with Karen Garlow, the Supervisor of Counseling for Roanoke County Public Schools about how families can get prepared for what the new school year might bring.
14 Jun 2023
4. TikTok Diet Dangers
ParentsTogether is sounding the alarm about the "summer body" dieting trend targeting teenage girls on social media that promote unhealthy habits, like extreme calorie counting and dangerous weight loss challenges.
11 Apr 2023
3. Piecing together the puzzle: Two moms share their experiences raising kids with autism
April is National Autism Awareness Month.
In this "Early Years" podcast, we're chatting with two local moms on different journeys with autism, but with a common goal. They're also working to raise awareness about an upcoming conference being hosted by Piedmont Autism Action Group.
22 Feb 2023
2. Trying to "Inoculate" Our Kids Against Substance Abuse
Author and mom Jessica Lahey knows first-hand about the cycle of addiction and substance use disorder. She dealt with alcoholism herself until a decade ago, when she hit her personal rock bottom. To help prevent her children from heading down the same road, Lahey did extensive research on addiction and released her book, "The Addiction Inoculation." It serves as a guide for parents on practical and effective ways to talk to their kids about drugs and alcohol.
9 Dec 2022
1. From Rainbows to Edibles: Protecting kids from drug dangers
We're chatting with Nancy Hans, Executive Director of the Partnership for Community Wellness (formerly Prevention Council of Roanoke) about the ongoing dangers of rainbow fentanyl, counterfeit prescription medication and edible gummies. Hans also outlines how her organization works to educate the community.
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