Parenting With Vanessa Kahlon

About Parenting With Vanessa Kahlon

Vanessa Kahlon is a thriving entrepreneur with more than two decades of experience under her belt. She founded her own company, Kahlon Family Services (KFS), in 2008. KFS provides behavior consultations, social skills groups, support professionals in schools, and parenting groups for families with children with Learning and Behavioral challenges and needs. She also created her own yoga curriculum, YEAS YOGA, to address the self-regulation needs of high-spirited children. In addition, the 3R Method, Redo, Rewind, & Repair to teach social emotional learning. Vanessa is the Executive Director of KFS School, a K-8 program serving children in San Francisco and the Bay Area community. She is also the host of "Parenting with Vanessa Kahlon", a radio show and podcast that empowers parents with tools and strategies for their children's daily struggles. She has written 4 books "Shut Up & Parent", "How To Do Parenting With Confidence" and "Teaching With Heart" “Parenting With An Open Heart” self-care journal for teachers and parents. Vanessa has been recognized for her professional and personal approach, as well as her results-driven philosophy, by being named Woman of the Year by the National Association of Professional Women in 2014, and Top 30 Influential and Women Entrepreneurs by Entrepreneurs Herald in 2021 and 2022, New York Journal 50 under 50 and lastly Forbes New York for her work helping families respectively.

Publisher

Vanessa Kahlon

Category

education · kids & family

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

16 Feb 2021

Latest episode

27 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

99 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   27 Sept 2026

   The Wisdom of Nature: A Mother-Son Journey to Inspire Young Readers

   In this inspiring episode, I sit down with author and entrepreneur Amber Vilhauer to discuss What Nature Teaches Us, a children's book she co-authored with her son, Clay. Together, they explore how nature can serve as a powerful teacher, offering lessons about resilience, kindness, self-confidence, and finding our own light in the world. Amber shares the story behind the book, the unique experience of writing alongside her son, and the importance of creating meaningful conversations with children about emotions, personal growth, and self-worth. We discuss how simple observations from the natural world can help young readers navigate life's challenges and develop a deeper understanding of themselves and others. This conversation is filled with insights for parents, educators, and anyone who believes in the power of storytelling to inspire growth, connection, and hope. Join us as we explore the wisdom found in nature and the impact of empowering children to recognize the light within themselves.

2. 

   1 Sept 2026

   Signs Your Child Is Going Through Something

   Signs Your Child Is Going Through Something! Are you a parent that is telling yourself your child will out grow whatever they are going through? My child just needs time? My child doesn’t act like this at home? If you answer yes this podcast is for you. Lets look at signs your child is displaying and how to best help your child versus waiting for things to change on their own.

3. 

   5 Aug 2026

   Interview With Brian Leonard: Stand Up Comedy Therapist Zero

   Interview With Brian Leonard: Dark Humor, Real Healing Through Therapist Zero Brian Leonard talks candidly about raising a child through the hardest stretches — the moments when it felt like even the people around him didn't know what to do anymore. That journey shaped his acclaimed solo stand-up show: darkly funny, unflinchingly honest, and a reminder to any parent in a similar fight that they're not walking it alone.

Who has been a guest on Parenting With Vanessa Kahlon

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• Daedalus Howell
• Kerry Johnson
• Ben Kahlon
• Lindy Joffe

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

7 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 19 / 100

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Quality

24

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

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