In this special bonus episode, host Miriam Conner, sits down with Northeast Ohio 11th grader Alyssa Maniar, who is raising money for Blood Cancer United. Alyssa shares her personal connection to blood cancer and why this cause is so meaningful to her.

Driven, compassionate, and determined to make a difference, she’s using her time and energy to support others and raise awareness in her community. This is an inspiring conversation about purpose, leadership and turning personal passion into action.

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Parenting is full of surprises—some wonderful, some exhausting. In this episode of aParently Speaking, author, speaker, and personal coach Tomas Lyndahl joins host Miriam Conner to discuss his book, How to Be Happy Even Though You’re a Parent: Effortless Parenting from the Heart.

This isn’t a guidebook with rules or techniques. Instead, Tomas offers a warm, insight-based invitation to rediscover the calm, connected parent that’s already within you—the one who shows up naturally when your mind is clear, your heart is open, and you’re fully present in the moment.

They talk about what to do when parenting isn’t what you expected, how to shift from guilt and chaos to connection, and ways to bring more joy into everyday parenting. If you’ve ever wished for a calmer, happier approach to raising kids, this episode is for you.

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Language is how kids connect with the world—and as parents, we all want to help them find their voice. In the latest episode of aParently Speaking, host, Miriam Conner talks with child development experts Dr. Kathy Hirsh-Pasek and Dr. Roberta Michnick Golinkoff , who are back for a second visit after their episode on their best -selling book, Einstein Never Used Flashcards.

They dive into the fascinating world of language development: how to foster language at home, what milestones to watch for, the role of technology and digital toys, and much more. Whether you have a baby just starting to babble or a preschooler forming full sentences, you’ll come away with practical tips and insights from two of the leading voices in early childhood education.

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