Episode 08: Keeping Your Family Safe in and Around Water
Let’s Talk About Water Safety: Go Oshkosh Kids + Women’s Fund of Oshkosh! The emotional and physical health benefits for kids living near and spending time around water are well established, and we’re so lucky to live in an area surrounded by water. But, with great fun comes great responsibility: …
Episode 07: Making a Difference in Youth Sports
Let’s Talk About Youth Sports: Go Oshkosh Kids + Women’s Fund of Oshkosh! Youth sports today can look very different from when we were young. With new technology, the commercialization of sports, and early specialization, parents and kids face many challenges in navigating the modern sports landscape. Playing sports comes …
Episode 06: Let’s Talk About Raising Kids with Love and Logic
Being a parent is one of the most intricate and important relationships that we’ll ever have. That the other end of the relationship are people who are constantly evolving and changing makes it even more challenging. What if there was a philosophy that could guide us through the evolutions in …
Episode 05: Let’s Talk About Dental Health
As new teeth start to pop through our babies’ mouths, new questions start to pop into our heads. How do we take care of these little baby teeth? What if they grow into toddlers that hate having those teeth brushed—can we make it fun? When do we take them to …
20 of the Coolest Ski Mountains & Resorts in Wisconsin!
The winter season in Wisconsin is arguably one of the most beautiful times of the year, but it can also linger on and soon feel eternal. The best way to survive the longer winters here in the frozen tundra is to get into one of the many winter sports. Skiing …
The Ultimate Bucket List: The BEST Winter Activities in Wisconsin!
The winter months in Wisconsin are notoriously tough. Below zero temps, icy road conditions, and inches (on inches) of snow can accumulate from November through April. Despite the challenging conditions, Wisconsin is truly one of the most beautiful places in the country during the winter months. Across the state, there …
42 Wisconsin State Parks to Add to your Bucket List
Alphabetical Wisconsin State Park Check List
Episode 04: Let’s Talk About Brain Health & Mental Wellness with Sue Klebold
In advance of Supporting our Teens: Special Community Event with Sue Klebold on September 20, 2022, Sue Klebold sits down to talk with hosts Amanda Chavez and Karlene Grabner to talk about spotting depression, how we can support healthy relationships with our kids, and her experiences before and after the …
Episode 03: Let’s Talk About Reading & Literacy
Reading books and sharing stories can be such a fun part of parenting. It can also be tricky to figure out how to move beyond the bedtime story to foster a love of reading that spills into other parts of our lives and routines. How can we naturally encourage more …
Episode 02: Let’s Talk About Family Wellness & Connection
On our second episode of Let’s Talk, Amanda Chavez and Karlene Grabner are joined by Siri Smits and Kate Salzsieder to talk about enjoying the outdoors and meals together, as well as how to encourage healthy movement and eating. What are some ways to enjoy the outdoors together? How do …