{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Just A Mom Podcast","title":"Episode 65: Carron Montgomery, Licensed Professional Counselor and Author, Part 2","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2476,"description":"Podcast Episode Show Notes: \"Carron Montgomery, Licenced Professional Counselor and Award-Winning Author Part 2\"Introduction: Welcome back to the Just a Mom podcast! In this highly anticipated episode, Susie is joined once again by Carron Montgomery. Carron brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table, delving into topics ranging from neuroplasticity to the therapeutic benefits of nature. Throughout the conversation, Carron shares invaluable insights into the challenges faced by individuals and families in today's digital age, emphasizing the importance of balanced emotional expression and the power of human connection. As an added treat, Carron discusses her new book, \"The Invisible Riptide\" , a testament to her dedication to empowering individuals of all ages with the tools they need to navigate life's complexities.Parental Concerns Amidst the Pandemic:The discussion starts with the anxiety parents face during the pandemic while needing to work.Emphasizes the difficulty in reverting to a pre-digital era but stresses the importance of understanding and communicating these concerns to children.Exposure to Inappropriate Content:Concerns were raised about children encountering explicit material online, including pornography and inappropriate pop-ups, even on seemingly safe platforms like Roblox.Advocates for open conversations with children about these topics rather than avoiding them, referencing resources like \"Good Pictures, Bad Pictures\" and \"Yes, Your Kid.\"Embracing Emotions and GrowthDiscussion on the importance of allowing children to experience and process emotions without immediately seeking to fix them.Recognition of the value of mistakes as opportunities for growth and learning.Introduction to The Invisible RiptideCarron shares the inspiration behind writing The Invisible Riptide series during the pandemic to address the shared struggles people face while feeling isolated.Emphasis on the book's aim to reassure readers that they are not alone...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/mYmWpcI13YljANPaztqyuDIJEH-3i2w9MgtV96qtZRo/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzMzNjc3LzE2NjE4/NzkzODAtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}