Have you ever wished for a comprehensive guide to help navigate those challenging and uncomfortable moments in parenting? We're Susan Stone and Kristina Supler—full-time moms and dedicated student attorneys at KJK. Our careers in student advocacy provide a unique perspective, but fundamentally, we're two moms sharing the wisdom gathered from our experiences at home and in the courtroom. Our podcast delves into the essential aspects of parenting, covering a wide spectrum of topics. We dissect ...
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New Beginnings: Real Talk With Susan & Kristina
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Dear Listeners, We want to extend a heartfelt thank you for your incredible support and engagement over the past couple of years as we embarked on our podcasting journey. What began as a creative outlet during the pandemic has blossomed into a source of joy and inspiration for us. We’ve had the pleasure of speaking with remarkable guests and coveri…
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Real Talk: Navigating College Acceptance Season
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Welcome to this week's episode of Real Talk! In this installment, hosts Susan and Kristina delve into the high-stakes world of college admissions alongside guest Davida Amkraut. As the trio navigates the aftermath of a particularly competitive admissions season, they offer invaluable insights, tips, and tricks to help listeners make informed decisi…
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Real Talk: Cuddle Caution - Student's Guide to Consent & Boundaries
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Students sometimes enjoy cuddling, but innocent acts can sometimes lead to serious Title IX cases. These situations are more common than you might expect. Join Susan and Kristina in this episode of Real Talk as they discuss common pitfalls, focusing on important aspects like communication, conversation, and consent. Tune in for essential insights, …
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Real Talk: Exploring Who We Are, What We Do, and How We Came Together
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In this week's episode of 'Real Talk,' Susan and Kristina uncover the secret to their successful partnership. Join them for a hilarious exploration of their working relationship, their practice,and the valuable lessons learned during their nearly decade-long collaboration. So grab a cup of coffee and join them for a candid conversation about what m…
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Real Talk: How Can Parents Address Bullying?
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In this week's episode of 'Real Talk,' Susan and Kristina dive deep into the topic of bullying. Discovering that your child is either being bullied or is the one doing the bullying can be incredibly challenging for parents. However, it's crucial to be informed. Join us in this episode to learn about the necessary steps you should take, the responsi…
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In this week's episode of 'Real Talk,' Susan and Kristina take on the daunting task of deciphering the ever-changing slang of today's kids. From navigating linguistic rollercoasters to tackling new words and phrases that pop up daily, they show that staying in the know is not just essential but also a fun challenge. Join them for some laughs and li…
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Real Talk: Parenting Through Tough Conversations
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Welcome to Real Talk with Susan and Kristina! In this episode, we’ll dive into the importance of addressing uncomfortable topics with your children. Join us as we explore why these difficult conversations are crucial for your child's well-being and navigating life's challenges. Gain practical tips on addressing sensitive subjects, fostering open co…
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Real Talk Podcast: The Insider's Guide to Summer Camp Success
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On this episode of Real Talk, Susan and Kristina are joined by Dr. Christopher Thurber for an insider’s guide to summer camp success. Dr. Thurber has dedicated his professional life to improving how trusted adults nurture others and to enhancing the lives of adventurous youth. A graduate of Harvard and UCLA, Dr. Thurber has served as a psychologist…
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Real Talk Podcast: College Students Discuss the 'Turkey Drop' and Thanksgiving Breakup Stories
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Are you familiar with the term "Turkey Drop"? This phenomenon occurs when college freshmen return home for Thanksgiving and often part ways with their hometown sweethearts. In a special Thanksgiving episode of Real Talk, hosts Susan and Kristina are joined by three students from a prominent midwestern university. Each student candidly shares their …
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Real Talk Podcast: What Parents Need to Know About Today's Teens and Sex
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On this episode of Real Talk, Susan and Kristina are joined by Dr. Debby Herbenick to discuss their new book, Yes, Your Kid: What Parents Need to Know About Today's Teens and Sex. Covering various aspects of sexuality and sexual education including the challenges of working with students in crisis situations, the evolving definitions of what consti…
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Real Talk Podcast: The Current Digital Landscape
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In this episode of Real Talk, KJK Student Defense Attorneys Susan Stone and Kristina Supler discuss the digital landscape, what parents should be aware of and how to promote healthy offline connections. Pre-Order Our Book "Yes, Your Kid" Today! Show Notes: · Discussing the digital landscape, what’s new and what parents should be aware of (00:45) · …
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Real Talk Podcast: The Importance of Interviewing in Title IX Complaints and Crime Reporting
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In this episode of Real Talk, KJK Student Defense Attorneys Susan Stone and Kristina Supler are joined by Carrie Hull, who founded the You Have Options Program, nationally recognized for providing reporting options for survivors of sexual violence. Carrie also created the Certified FETI® Program, standardizing trauma interviews. They discuss the im…
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Real Talk Podcast: Hazing Culture And How To Eradicate It
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Real Talk podcast is joined by Hank Nuwer, a renowned anti-hazing journalist, author, and scholar with over four decades of experience. He is known for his unwavering dedication to eradicating hazing culture and has authored many influential books on the subject. Hank maintains a comprehensive database of hazing deaths and continues to be a leading…
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More Recent Harassment Claims and the Impact on Students Going Forward
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In this episode of Real Talk, KJK Student Defense Attorneys Susan Stone and Kristina Supler are joined by Carly Boyd, a domestic relations attorney. In this episode, they talk about the effects of a recent Department of Justice Investigation at Case Western Reserve University will have on student life. They discuss the biggest misperceptions studen…
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Advice and Tips for Parents: Helping Kids Navigate Drugs and Alcohol on Campus
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In this episode of Real Talk, KJK Student Defense Attorneys Susan Stone and Kristina Supler talk about when and how parents should talk to their college bound kids about drugs and alcohol, practical advice about drugs on campus, and tips on how parents can better monitor their child’s academics while on campus. Show Notes: (01:15) When should paren…
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How Grief Recovery Impacts Our Mental and Physical Health
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In this episode of Real Talk, KJK Student Defense Attorneys Susan Stone and Kristina Supler are joined by Samantha Pierce, CEO of Renegade Soul. In this episode, they talk about topics relating to health and fitness. They discuss why physical fitness is mroe than just lifting weights, how grief recovery impacts our health and physical fitness, ways…
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Adoption: Understanding the Dynamic between Birth Parents, Adoptive Parents, and the Child
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In this episode of Real Talk, KJK Student Defense Attorneys Susan Stone and Kristina Supler are joined by Becca Gruenspan of RG Adoption Consulting. In this episode, topics include the myths around adoption, how adoptive parents can improve their chances of a successful adoption, and the competing emotions between birth parents, adoptive parents, a…
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Big Changes coming to the SAT! How This Impacts Your Student
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In this episode of Real Talk, KJK Student Defense Attorneys Susan Stone and Kristina Supler are joined by Mark Coffin, the owner and President of Academy Custom Test Prep. In this episode, they talk about the sweep changes coming to the SAT. Topics include what big changes are coming to the SAT, how colleges are responding to those changes, and wha…
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Title: In this episode of Real Talk, KJK Student Defense Attorneys Susan Stone and Kristina Supler are joined by Dr. Lauren Streicher, a Clinical Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Northwestern University’s medical school, and the founder and medical director of the Northwestern Medicine Center for Menopause and the Northwestern Medicine Cen…
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Exploring the Topic of Gender Identity for both Parents and Children
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In this episode, KJK Student Defense attorneys Susan Stone and Kristina Supler talk with Dr. Michelle Fourcier, a Professor of Pediatrics, Assistant Dean of Medicine at The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University. Dr. Forcier specializes in gender, sexual and reproductive health. In this episode, they talk about what all the terms of LGBTQ…
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Are Video Games a Bad Place for Kids to Meet People?
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In this episode, KJK Student Defense attorneys Susan Stone and Kristina Supler talk with Andrew Fishman, licensed clinical social worker in Chicago, Illinois who works with clients to understand the impact of video games on mental health. In this episode, they talk about the subject of kids socializing in video games. Topics include why kids are us…
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In this episode, KJK Student Defense attorneys Susan Stone and Kristina Supler talk with Professor Amna Khalid, an associate professor of history at Carleton College in Minnesota. Topics they discuss include the impact of trigger warnings on education, why teaching history needs to be done in context, and some strategies on handling difficult mater…
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What Are Your Rights? Parents of Children with Disabilities
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In this episode of Real Talk, KJK Student Defense Attorneys Susan Stone and Kristina Super are joined by Marbella Cáceres, Tammie Sebastian, and Lisa Lutz from the Ohio Coalition for the Education Of Children with Disabilities. Topics that they discuss are the rights of parents with children with disabilities have. The conversation includes how the…
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Talking to Your Kids About Online and Offline Sexual Predators
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In this episode of Real Talk, KJK Student Defense Attorneys Susan Stone and Kristina Super are joined by Dr. Elizabeth Jeglic, an internationally renowned expert on sexual violence prevention, sexual grooming, child sexual abuse, and sexual assault. Topics that they discuss are about protecting children from sexual abuse. The conversation includes …
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Why Young People Don't Want to have Kids?
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In this episode of Real Talk, KJK Student Defense Attorneys Susan Stone and Kristina Supler are joined by Dr. Christine Whelan, and academic researcher in helping people find purpose and meaning in life. Topics that they discuss are around a growing portion of young people not wanting to have kids. The conversation includes how young women view hav…
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What Role Do Institutions Have In Sexual Assault and Abuse Cases
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Description: In this episode of Real Talk, KJK Student Defense Attorneys Susan Stone and Kristina Supler are joined by fellow attorney Brian Kent, a 15-year expert in seeing civil damages for victims of sexual abuse and assault. Topics that they discuss are related to sexual abuse and assault in students. The conversation includes how trauma can be…
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Teaching Children the Power of Resilience
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In this episode of Real Talk, KJK Student Defense Attorneys Susan Stone and Kristina Supler are joined by Dr. Suzanne Schneps, a 30-year clinical psychologist who works with children, their parents and family units. Topics that they discuss are related to resilience in children. The conversation includes the relationship between resilience and succ…
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Using ChatGPT: The Quagmire and Benefits for Students
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In this episode of Real Talk, KJK Student Defense Attorneys Susan Stone and Kristina Supler are joined by Professor Antony Aumann, a professor of philosophy at Northern Michigan University. Topics that they discuss are related to ChatGPT and students. The conversation includes the ethical quagmire for students who use Artificial Intelligence to che…
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Sex Education For People with Intellectual Disabilities
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In this episode of Real Talk, KJK Student Defense Attorneys Susan Stone and Kristina Supler are joined by Katherine McLaughlin, the Founder, CEO and Director of Training at Elevatus. Elevatus provides training for People With Intellectual Disabilities in Sex Education. Topics that they discuss are related to. The conversation revolves around people…
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The Internet, Social Media, and the First Amendment
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In this episode of Real Talk, KJK Student Defense Attorneys Susan Stone and Kristina Supler are joined by Eugene Volokh, a leading First Amendment Law Professor from UCLA. Topics they discuss are related to the First Amendment. The conversation includes how the internet impacts Free Speech, what responsibilities the Social Media Platforms have towa…
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In this episode of Real Talk, KJK Student Defense Attorneys Susan Stone and Kristina Supler are joined by Charlotte Wasserman, co-founder of “It’s a Girls Life”, an organization dedicated to teaching young woman grit and resilience. Topics they discuss grit. The conversation includes what grit means and what the acronym stands for, the importance o…
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In this episode of Real Talk, KJK Student Defense Attorneys Susan Stone and Kristina Supler are joined by Meghan Leahy, a parenting coach and a published author of parenting books. They discuss parenting. The conversation includes how parenting has changed over the last 100 years, different approaches parents can use with their child to problem sol…
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Advice On How To Help Boys Deal With Emotions
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In this episode of Real Talk, KJK Student Defense Attorneys Susan Stone and Kristina Supler are joined by Professor Niobe Way, a professor of developmental psychology and the founder of the Project for the Advancement of Our Common Humanity at New York University. They discuss recognizing the need for closeness and intimacy in boys. The conversatio…
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In this episode of Real Talk, KJK Student Defense Attorneys Susan Stone and Kristina Supler are joined by Dr. Cara Natterson, a pediatrician, consultant, and New York Times bestselling author of puberty and parenting books. They discuss puberty. The conversation includes what changes in puberty professionals have seen over the years, the contributi…
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Signs Your Child Might Be Considering Suicide
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In this episode of Real Talk, KJK Student Defense Attorneys Susan Stone and Kristina Supler are joined by Dr. Heath Hightower, the Senior Director of Suicide Grief Support Services at Samaritans in Boston. They discuss suicide among college students. The conversation includes how to prevent suicide, what to do when you suspect a loved one of being …
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Shocking Information About Your Digital Privacy You Need To Know!
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In this episode of Real Talk, KJK Student Defense Attorneys Susan Stone and Kristina Supler are joined by Danielle Citron, author, privacy expert, and a law professor at the University of Virginia School of Law. They discuss digital privacy and the internet. The conversation includes the little-known ways your data is being collected and sold, how …
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Restorative Justice: A Better Way To Handle Student Conflict
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In this episode of Real Talk, KJK Student Defense Attorneys Susan Stone and Kristina Supler are joined by Nathan Maynard, author and youth advocate. They discuss Restorative Justice. The conversation includes the adverse effects of not practicing restorative justice, practical applications of the restorative justice system, and nurturing positive b…
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Understanding and Facing Addiction at the Student Level
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In this episode of Real Talk, KJK Student Defense Attorneys Susan Stone and Kristina Supler are joined by Philip van Guilder, a Director of Greenhouse Treatment Center’s Community Affairs. They discuss mental health and addiction issues in students. The conversation includes the unexpected patterns of addiction and mental health issues prevalent is…
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What the latest research is teaching us about boys and men
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In this episode of Real Talk, KJK Student Defense Attorneys Susan Stone and Kristina Supler are joined by Dr. Michael C. Reichert, an Executive Director of the Center for the Study of Boys and Girls at the University of Pennsylvania and a Supervising Psychologist at the Haverford School. They discuss how to raise boys. The conversation includes how…
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What To Tell Your Child About School Shootings with Joe Hendry
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In this episode of Real Talk, KJK Student Defense Attorneys Susan Stone and Kristina Supler are joined by Joe Hendry, a Senior Director of onsite services for Navigate 360. They discuss school safety and best practices. The conversation includes why schools are still a relatively safe space for kids , the importance and limitations of a threat asse…
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Overturning Roe v. Wade: Impact on College Students
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In this episode of Real Talk, KJK Student Defense Attorneys Susan Stone and Kristina Supler are joined by Terry McGovern, Harriet and Robert H. Heilbrunn Professor and Chair of the Heilbrunn Department of Population and Family Health and the Director of the Program on Global Health Justice and Governance at the Columbia University Mailman School of…
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Protect Your Child's Academic Future with a Social Media Audit
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In this episode of Real Talk, KJK Student Defense Attorneys Susan Stone and Kristina Supler are joined by Randy Rohde, the founder of 38 Digital Market. They discuss social media and how it has emerged to have a prevalent influence in the lives of college students and post-college. The conversation includes proper social media etiquette that both p…
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What College Women Need to Know About Sexual Health and STI's
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In this episode of Real Talk, KJK Student Defense Attorneys Susan Stone and Kristina Supler are joined by Dr. Lauren Streicher, a Clinical Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Northwestern University’s medical school, and the founder and medical director of the Northwestern Medicine Center for Menopause and the Northwestern Medicine Center for…
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In this episode of Real Talk, KJK Student Defense Attorneys Susan Stone and Kristina Supler are joined by Randy Rohde, the founder of 38 Digital Market. They discuss what it’s been like to run a law practice as partners. The conversation includes how their diverse skill set and respective approaches has created a strong foundation for their powerfu…
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Navigating the Tough Obstacles Around College Applications
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In this episode of Real Talk, KJK Student Defense Attorneys Susan Stone and Kristina Supler are joined by Davida Amkraut, a College Consultant. They discuss test optional and test free methods of the college application process. The conversation includes the advantages and disadvantages of test-optional and test blind college applications, the unsp…
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Every Parent's Worst Nightmare: Your Son Indicted for Rape
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In this episode of Real Talk, KJK Student Defense Attorneys Susan Stone and Kristina Supler are joined by a parent who we will refer to as “Jane Doe,” who had to experience watching her son face prosecution for rape and kidnapping. And after a long and agonizing trial, her son was found not guilty by a jury after only 15 minutes of deliberation. Th…
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The Ultimate Gift for Any College Student
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In this episode of Real Talk, KJK Student Defense Attorneys Susan Stone and Kristina Supler are joined by Dr. Jill Grimes, a family physician, award-winning author, and media medical expert. They discuss medical issues that college students face while they're away from home. The conversation includes practical tips that college students actually wa…
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Identifying Child Development Issues and Setting Your Teen Up For Success
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In this episode of Real Talk, KJK Student Defense Attorneys Susan Stone and Kristina Supler are joined by Dr. Zizzy Bucchieri, a Board-Certified Pediatrician at Senders Pediatrics for over 21 years. They discuss parenting at different stages. The conversation includes detecting developmental issues,, the ideal course of action to manage development…
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Understanding Your School's Liability When It Comes To Protecting Your Child
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In this episode of Real Talk, KJK Student Defense Attorneys Susan Stone and Kristina Supler are joined by Dr. Edward F. Dragan, the founder and lead expert witness of School Liability Expert Group. They discuss the coverage of his role as a lead expert witness in educational, school, and administrative liability. The conversation includes the best …
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What Parents Need to Know About Digital Forensics
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In this episode of Real Talk, KJK Student Defense Attorneys Susan Stone and Kristina Supler are joined by Greg Kelley, a pioneer in the field of digital forensics, with over 2 decades of experience and the founder of Vestige Digital Investigations. They discuss digital evidence and its relevance to legal cases. The conversation includes what digita…
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