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English
United States
7 episodes
since Dec. 16, 2025
episodic

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As a new school year approaches, teachers aren’t just preparing their classrooms—they’re preparing to welcome students and their families. In this episode of Parenting Upstream, Valerie Blackburn joins us to talk about the power of connection between teachers, parents, caregivers, and students. Val…

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Parenting Upstream sits down with Adam Pinsky, founder of The Issaquah Spotlight, to explore the power of community and why connection matters now more than ever. Adam wanted to re-create a new local publication since our city lost the Issaquah Press years ago. He's now started an online publicatio…
Bullying is something every parent hopes their child never experiences, but the reality is, many kids will face it in some form. That’s why we’re here: to open up this important conversation and share meaningful, practical insights that truly can help. In this powerful and honest conversation with …
In a world that moves quickly to fix discomfort, boredom and frustration are often seen as problems to solve. But what if they’re actually essential for growth? In this episode, we explore the hidden value of boredom and why frustration isn’t something to avoid, but something to understand. Learn h…
Play is not something we fit in after the important stuff - play is the important stuff. It's where emotionally healthy humans are made. When we protect childhood by making play essential, we are investing in healthier families, schools, workplaces, and communities. Check out Parenting Upstream's …
In Episode 2 of the Parenting Upstream podcast, “Rethinking Resilience,” we explore how allowing children and youth to work through challenges — instead of rushing in to fix things — helps them learn, grow, and truly develop resilience. When kids have space to feel frustration, weigh options, and p…
In this episode, we’re easing back in with a gentle reintroduction—and an honest look at what’s been sitting at the surface (and underneath) lately. From the realities of parenting in a noisy world to the quiet questions shaping our days, this conversation reflects on what it means to parent upstre…
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