Gary Duncan and Dr. Mary Manz Simon discuss what the experts call social withdraw. Are we experiencing additional anxiety now as we begin to gather into groups post quarantining?
A Moment for the Family: Holiday Plans
Gary Duncan and Dr. Mary Manz Simon discuss the supply chain issues and how it may impact your holiday plans and gift giving.
A Moment for the Family: Social Intelligence
What is social intelligence? How does it fit into our human development? Join Dr. Mary Manz Simon and Gary Duncan as they talk about the benefits of high (EQ) emotional intelligence.
A Moment for the Family: Benefits of Recess and Play
Gary Duncan and Dr. Mary Manz Simon talk about the importance of recess for school kids. Play supports mental health and helps kids focus when they return to the classroom. Listen to hear more about the benefits of playing.
Wrestling With the Basics – Pass It On
With hosts Rev. Matt “Youngblood” Clark and Rev. “Jolly” John Lukomski.
A Moment for the Family: Ed Tech
In this episode Gary Duncan and Dr. Mary Manz Simon discuss Ed Tech. What’s That? Listen and discover how technology continues to be used as we work and learn in a pandemic society.
A Moment for the Family: Healthy Habits
How did eating and beverage drinking habits of children change during the pandemic lock down and remote learning? Are schools adapting now that students are back to in person learning? Listen to Dr. Mary Manz Simon and Gary Duncan on this episode to find out.
A Moment for the Family: Expecting Normalcy
Research released in just the past few days shows that parents expect a shift toward normalcy soon. However, right now, they have high levels of anxiety about their children returning to in-person learning. Listen to Gary and Dr. Mary Manz Simon discuss ways to help our kids and us feel supported and safe. We must be alert to mental health needs.
A Moment for the Family: Prayers for Parents
Fears during the pandemic have made many of us wonder if we were doing a good enough job because there are so many things out of our control. Dr. Mary Manz Simon and Gary Duncan discuss this and focus on prayer for protecting our children.
A Moment for the Family: Back to School Anxiety and Hope
Dr. Mary Manz Simon and Gary Duncan discuss the anxiety that kids are feeling as they continue to return to the classroom this school year.