I had the joy of interviewing Addison Ruscoe, Voice of the Riverview Rams. If you like the art and science of sports broadcasting, this podcast is definitely for you. If you love sports or the character of sports, this is a good one. Great life lessons, and the value of discovering purpose is at the heart of today's podcast. We also discussed Ram F…

My Daughter is Playing in the Regional Championship Varsity Football State Playoff Game Tomorrow Night. Why Not? A coach who had a huge impact on my life is a man named Von Shepherd. He touched me in many ways at a window of time when I needed him most. He taught me several quotes and lines and phrases. He had a simple two-word question that I reme…

Listen to some of the minutes toward the end of my interview with Meghan Buchanon, a true overcomer who we all can be inspired by. A few of these minutes can apply to the Everests that we all face. A few of these minutes were taken from my interview with Meghan Buchanan, an Aerospace Engineer, Adventure Athlete and Motivational Speaker. She has set…

Today's interview is with Meghan Buchanan, an Aerospace Engineer, Adventure Athlete and Motivational Speaker. She has set her sights on becoming the 1st Rocket Scientist to climb the 7 Summits, 5th US WOMAN to complete the EXPLORERS GRAND SLAM (climbing the world’s 7 Summits and last degree ski to the North and South Poles), and eventually 1st US W…

Dr. Dan presents his recent show on the Dr. van Ingen Clinical Psychology and Parenting Show with a feature on his upcoming webinar on the Top Ten Best-Ever Anxiety Treatment Techniques. He references a book by Donald Miller who identifies four characters in each of our life story: victim, villain, Hero, & Guide. There are some good and rich ideas …

This podcast helps provide a recipe for emotional disaster. This insight also helps give us clarity on what we can do to not get stressed out with upcoming performances. Dr. Dan is a clinical psychologist who works as an anxiety specialist, a parenting author, a national speaker on anxiety and neuroscience [for 10 years], and one who is passionate …

We interviewed Ariel Faulkner on the Dr. van Ingen Clinical Psychology & Parenting Show. Today's theme was on female athletes. If you parent a daughter who is an athlete, this is the podcast for you. Ariel is a nationally renown expert and she provides specific information to help with the nutrition of your female basketball players, track athletes…

Do Teens get angry or have anger flair ups around a lot of stuff? Yes. Do they especially around the phone? Of course! This week's podcast offers some key anger management techniques that would be helpful to consider. Dr. Dan is a clinical psychologist who works as an anxiety specialist, a parenting author, a national speaker on anxiety and neurosc…

Today's Parenting Podcast is on the Time Technique. First, he discusses the happiness trap. Then, Dr. Dan discusses how our relationship with time is related to our degree of happiness. He breaks down the fact that our tendency to process information looks differently when we are talking about the past, present, or future. Dr. Dan is a clinical psy…

"Never Give Up" are three wonderful words that need to get lived out by parents for their kids. Let's live it, not just say it. Dr. Dan shared some stories about the people around him who have inspired him to never give up. Be inspired! Grow! Change! Evolve! And let the "Never Give Up" attitude be internalized in your thinking!…

This is a lesson on happiness for all families. Dr. Dan is a clinical psychologist who is an anxiety specialist, a parenting author, a National speaker on neuroscience, and one who is passionate about Sport Psychology. He has worked with olympic training athletes, world champion power lifters, professional baseball players, college swimmers and ten…

Do you have a high school student thinking about college? If you are planning for college, this is the premier interview. This interview itself offers a ton of value to your thinking and conceptualization of key issues for parents preparing for college. Check out the PARENTS' STARTER KIT TO TEEN SELF- DISCOVERY, Includes "The Top 5 Early Actions Th…

Some people hold onto grudges for years. They allow bitterness, resentment, and unforgiveness to keep them trapped. This podcast goes into the unresolved emotional pain and a thorough breakdown of how hurt people hurt people. An additional layer unpacked in this podcast is the reality that not only do hurt people hurt people, but hurt people contro…

Some people are very difficult to work with. Naturally, we try to move our children around these people. This is impossible. It is better to equip ourselves and our teenagers with the ability to work with difficult people. See Dr. Dan's series of books available at Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Daniel-J.-van-Ingen-PsyD/e/B00LERCTP2%3Fref=dbs_a_mng…

Living a fearless life involves going after fears in your life. In this podcast, Dr. van Ingen discusses phobic fears (i.e. dogs and enclosed spaces), nasty fears and the fear-control sequence (i.e. acting out of that fear with pay back, grudges, bitterness and resentment), and cognitive fears (i.e. irrational thoughts). Pursuing a defining moment …

Here is a family dinner conversation. Parents should routinely talk to their children about what is worthy of crying and what is not worthy of crying. If you scrape your leg, is that worthy of crying? Yes. If you are told that you can't have candy, is that worthy of crying? No. Let's establish that there are sometimes when we don't validate feeling…

"Gaslighting" is the latest term in pop culture psychology. I've actually heard the term for 40 people (yes, I took a tally) over the last 3 weeks. Is this going on in your parenting or is this yet another psychological concept that is being overly used like everything else. Dr. Dan van Ingen is a clinical and sport psychologist in Sarasota, FL. He…

People Change Dr. van Ingen presents changes in his own life and in the lives of others showing clear evidence of people changing. "I constantly hear it. People believe that people don't change." 1) People change. 2) We all have to change. 3) Self affirmation is the answer to outward affirmation when it comes to change. 4) Long-lasting change requi…

This week’s parenting podcast is on “Do People Change? A Closer Look at marriages, relationships, and difficult behaviors like interpersonal avoidance, narcissism, and anger.” This podcast will stir you toward optimism, belief, and a new vision on change. Get inspired toward the reality that people change and you can change!…

Does Dad Change? Do People Change? The answer is YES, ABSOLUTELY! Parents changing is one of the best gifts we can give our children.By Dr. Daniel van Ingen

Tonight, I have my first Sky Diving Therapy & Resilience Group session. Five guys will join me as we jump off the plane. What will you leave behind as you jump? I experienced significant psychological burnout that culminated over years of a lack of self-care. Zero self-care led to zero empathy. But life is about change. You either repeat or you cha…

Do Dads Change? Yes! How can a parent reverse course? First and foremost, believe that you can! How do you build up your son or daughter while addressing negative behaviors? Reversing course if you have poured negative into your son’s LOVE CUP. https://www.amazon.com/You-Your-Childs-Best-Psychologist/dp/1935576062…

Self Talk Matters In this podcast, we explore the importance of helping our children think through their self talk. Don't miss out on this cutting edge of information. You are indeed your child's best psychologist! Check out the parenting book consistently endorsed highly.By Dr. Daniel van Ingen

Today's interview with Parenting Doctor, Clinical psychologist, and expert on eating disorders, Dr. Patricia Price, was dynamic. We focused on a much needed topic of teaching our kids about having a good body image. How does it work? What do we emphasize? How we communicate this sensitive topic with a pediatrician? See Dr. Price's book at Amazon ht…

Our kids need critical thinking, problem solving, sound perspective, and healthy attachment. We provide perspective and clear thinking. We also have to grow up as parents and eliminate some of the anxious fears, manipulation, and other emotional bombs that accompany parenting.By Dr. Daniel van Ingen

The flourishing parenting life is the life of self-reflection. We want to respond with poise and maturity in tight spots. And we want to know our hot buttons so we can dial things down. The self-reflective life is the successful parenting life. See Dr. Dan’s new book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1935576062/?tag=medrounpublic-20…

Our Parenting Doctors Interview Series Continues with long-time Comedian, national speaker, and author Jedd Hafer. Jedd is an expert on emotional intelligence, de-escalation, and preventing anger from turning into Violence. Jedd is a long time renown comedian. He has worked with troubled youth and in a variety of parenting and family situations. He…

The following podcast is on some news and notes re: Covid-19 prevention and Panic prevention. See Dr. Dan’s new book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1935576062/?tag=medrounpublic-20By Dr. Daniel van Ingen

We need to teach our kids about anxiety. This is a perfect time to teach our kids about anxiety as we face mass hysteria and anxietizing, catastrophizing, and overwhelming emotional reasoning. See Dr. Dan’s new book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1935576062/?tag=medrounpublic-20By Dr. Daniel van Ingen

One of the Challenges of Single Parenting I have a colleague who believes that wounds result in three outcomes: (1) Healing, (2) Healing with a scar, (3) Continued Bitterness. Experiencing healing and attending to the kids is one of the challenges of single parenting. See Dr. Dan’s new book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1935576062/?tag=medrounpublic-2…

There is a Time to Confront & a Time to Let Pass When we parent oppositional children, those kids who have tendencies to be more defiant, we have to show a level of flexibility. These are kids who tend to be more defiant. These are kids who tend to be more difficult. We are more likely going to discuss issues "later" and come back to moments at a l…

Parents recognize that kids have a hard time taking perspective. What are those perspective broadening reflection exercises that can help kids, tweens, and teens grow in perspective broadening? See Dr. Dan’s new book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1935576062/?tag=medrounpublic-20By Dr. Daniel van Ingen

This is part 2 of my interview with Dr Dallas Carey, clinical psychologist and nutritional expert. Dr. Carey is a premier clinical expert on nutrition, health management, psychological wellness, and superfoods. For more information on her clinical practice, visit her website at https://dallascarey.com Thank you for listening to the Parenting Doctor…

Kobe Bryant was a legendary basketball player. He became a legendary father. There are so many lessons we can take from his life. He's a GIRLDAD! His last moments: Going to church with his 13-year old daughter. Holding her as they died together. See Dr. Dan’s new book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1935576062/?tag=medrounpublic-20…

It is helpful for a family to encourage disagreement. Strong families are not negatively affected or impacted by minor disagreements. Raising secure individuals includes encouraging differing viewpoints. See Dr. Dan’s new book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1935576062/?tag=medrounpublic-20By Dr. Daniel van Ingen

This is part 1 of my interview with Dr Dallas Carey, clinical psychologist and nutritional expert. Dr. Carey is a premier clinical expert on nutrition, health management, psychological wellness, and superfoods. For more information on her clinical practice, visit her website at https://dallascarey.com Thank you for listening to the Parenting Doctor…

Mr. Rogers went to extraordinary lengths to assure parents that the language spoken on his show would reach children in ways that would keep them connected. He knew children would interpret literally, so every word was carefully scripted. As parents, he provided language lessons that we can incorporate in unique and different ways. If you haven't s…

Happiness is a choice. What about health? Absolutely, research shows there is a correlation between poor health and unhappiness. However, I show an example of a man I met recently with a lot of physical problems but still maintained that happiness is a choice. Check out this week's parenting podcast on how happiness is a choice. See Dr. Dan’s new b…

There are so many lessons to learn from Mr. Rogers. This movie is outstanding and I recommend it for all families. There is so much to talk about. While the late Mr. Rogers was no saint (as pointed out by his wife), he has left us with so many life lessons. See Dr. Dan’s new book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1935576062/?tag=medrounpublic-20…

We need strategies to diffuse tantrums. I provide a number of acronyms that can help give us tools and perspective to maintain poise in the middle of chaos, noncompliance, defiance, tantrums, anger, and refusals to name a few of the emotional reactions and teen behavior. Maintain your poise parents! Love with all you've got despite the hormones and…

Have you ever taken the time to reflect on your failures? Have you ever taken the time to go down the road of your life and identify failures at different times in your life. I know, in my life, I have failed often. I failed during an important spelling contest when I was young. I failed trying out for my eighth grade baseball team. My dream of pla…

Are parents more happy? Put another way, is parenting a happy endeavor? Certainly, parents experience less pleasurable moments. Parents are inconvenienced more. But parents experience more meaning. Check out this week's parenting podcast on happiness and parenting. See Dr. Dan’s new book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1935576062/?tag=medrounpublic-20…

On this week's parenting doctors show, our parenting doctors podcast is an interview with Dr. Patricia Price. She is an expert on eating disorders. She provides some of the keys that parents can be aware of related to disordered eating, treatment, family changes, and nutrition. Dr. Price is a Parenting Doctor and renown for the treatment of eating …

Today's parenting podcast is more of a reflection podcast. What is your parenting style? It is helpful to take a step back, push pause, and take perspective on our type of parenting. What is your parenting style? See Dr. Dan’s new book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1935576062/?tag=medrounpublic-20By Dr. Daniel van Ingen

During and after divorces, secure parents don’t take anything personally. Kids are allowed to express their preferences. Parents validate feelings, encourage expressions, and provide a two-step process to help kids navigate the difficult changes. What is your motivation? Are you trying to hurt or are you trying to be vulnerable? Or in other words, …

Have you ever dealt with tremendous negativity? Have you ever been cursed with the most vile hate and nastiness? Have you been told how toxic you are and repeatedly had negativity and nasty statements said about you over and over and over again? Friends, this is the kind of the thing that young people will face via cyberbullying, nastiness at schoo…

Families establish token economies with reward charts, star charts, and a system of rewarding desired behaviors. These reward systems can provide structure and consistency. Some issues to consider at home life include the value of encouraging personal responsibility (i.e. rewarding all work takes away from the value of being a family contributor), …

There is a time to comfort. There is a time to Instruct. There is a time to Correct. The distinctions are important for healthy parenting, on this week's parenting podcast. See Dr. Dan’s new book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1935576062/?tag=medrounpublic-20By Dr. Daniel van Ingen

Welcome to the Summer! It's summertime! Successful families average a minimum of FOUR family dinners per week during the summer. Instead of, "How was the day?" "Fine." Let's engage in meaningful dialogue. 3 P's: Positive parents prepare! See Dr. Dan’s new book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1935576062/?tag=medrounpublic-20…

Kids, preteens, and teens face all kinds of stressors nowadays. Safety from violence, getting enough to eat, single parent households, domestic violence and so many others are some of the real stressors American children face. Then there are those stressors that have changed over the last 10 years. Trends show that stressors have taken on an entire…