Welcome to Season 2 of the “Parenting the Whole Child” podcast!
Join hosts Janelle Lopez, Dr. Belle Tan, and Dr. Felicia Singleton from the San Diego County Office of Education as we explore real stories, practical tips, and social-emotional learning through the lens of parenting.
This podcast is a space to grow, connect, and support one another—because we’re all learning as we go. Subscribe and join us on this journey, let’s parent the whole child together.
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Janelle Lopez, Dr. Belle Tan, Dr. Felicia Singleton
Season 2 Episode 10: Our Journey Together & Looking Ahead
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Book of the Month: We have 20 books to giveaway! Please fill out our feedback survey to be in raffle to get one of these books:
The Book List:
How to Talk So Kids will Listen and Listen So Kids will Talk
Hunt, Gather, Parent: What Ancient Cultures Can Teach Us About the Lost Art of Raising Happy, Helpful Little Humans
Empower Yourself Against Racial and Cultural Stress: Using Skills from the REACH Program to Cope, Heal, and Thrive, by Ryan C.T. DeLapp
Talk to Your Boys: 16 Conversations to Help Tweens and Teens Grow into Confident, Caring Young Men, by Joanna Schroeder and Christopher Pepper
Be Unapologetically Impatient: The Mindset Required to Change the Way We Do Things, by Christina Cipriano
Raising Awe Seekers: How the Science of Wonder Helps Our Kids Thrive, by Deborah Farmer Kris
The Way of Play: Using Little Moments of Big Connection to Raise Calm and Confident Kids, by Tina Payne Bryson and Georgie Wisen-Vincent
Parents Have Feelings, Too: A Guide to Navigating Your Emotions So You And Your Family Can Thrive, by Hilary Jacobs Hendel and Juli Fraga
How to Carry What Can't be Fixed
Its Okay That You are Not Okay
Seek: How Curiosity Can Transform Your Life and Change the World
Turning to Birds: The Power and Beauty of Noticing
Be a Triangle: How I Went from Being Lost to Getting My Life into Shape
Parenting from the Inside Out
3 Apr 2026
Season 2 Episode 9: It Takes More Than Us- Building a Parenting Village
This episode highlights the power of parenting through connection and community. Featuring WishWell founder Verenice Hernandez-Herrera, we dive into practical ways families can build support systems, strengthen mental health, and foster meaningful connections at home and beyond.
Book of the Month: The Whole-Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind by Daniel Siegal and Tina Bryson
Resource of the Month: WishWell provides free and low-cost counseling, empowerment coaching, family workshops, and school-based programs to underserved communities across San Diego County. Their services are designed to strengthen mental health, build resilience, and create connection — one family at a time. https://www.wishwellcc.com (https://www.wishwellcc.com)
Free Events from Wishwell:
April 16, 2026 - Time, Energy, & Choice - A Peer Mediator Led Workshop - This interactive workshop is led by Olympian High School Advanced Peer Mediators, student leaders from a local high school trained to support teen mental health and connection. Participants will explore how they spend their time, build awareness around their priorities, and practice discernment in choosing who and what they give their energy to.
May 21, 2026 - Olivewood Cooking Demo Workshop -A hands-on Cooking Demo, that explores the connection between cooking and mental health. Designed for kids and teens, this workshop will show how preparing and enjoying meals together can reduce stress, improve mood, and foster a sense of accomplishment.
Other resources: The US Surgeon General's Advisory on the Mental Health & Well-Being of Parents (https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/parents-under-pressure.pdf)
4 Mar 2026
Season 2 Episode 8: Building a Village: The Hidden Realities of Military Family Life
This episode explores the emotional heartbeat of military family life—from long deployments and solo parenting to building a village far from home. Our guests open up about raising young children through repeated separations, navigating reintegration, leaning on ombudsmen and military resources, and finding support in the community. Together we unpack the unspoken realities, the resilience it takes to thrive, and the ways families stay connected, grounded, and whole through every transition.
Book of the Month: The Whole-Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind by Daniel Siegal and Tina Bryson in English and Spanish
Resource of the Month: SAY San Diego offers a vast range of assistance programs in Southern California to help veterans and active military of all ages in their times of need. The Military Family Resource Center (MFRC) serves active duty, transitioning, and veteran military personnel and their families. https://www.saysandiego.org/who-we-serve/military-families/ (https://www.saysandiego.org/who-we-serve/military-families/)
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YouTube views
762
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Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
9 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 40 / 100
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Social presence
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YouTube
66
Engagement
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