Helping Families Be Happy
With help from guest authors, experts, and community and business leaders, the Familius Helping Families Be Happy podcast explores topics and issues that connect families to the nine habits of a happy family: love, play, learn, work, talk, heal, read, eat, and laugh together.
Episodes
Building Routines & Positive Behavior Strategies with "Academically April"
In this episode of the Helping Families Be Happy podcast, host Adina Oberman talks to April, an educator and member of the PBIS team in her California school district. April shares her strategies for building effective classroom routines and the importance of positive behavior interventions. They also discuss how parents can implement similar routines at...
Helping Children Learn Sportsmanship with Dr. Frank Sileo
In this episode of the Helping Families Be Happy podcast, host Christopher Robbins welcomes Dr. Frank Sileo, a New Jersey licensed psychologist and author, to discuss sportsmanship as an important value for children. They explore the role of parents, coaches, and teachers in modeling good sportsmanship and the impact of competition on a child's ability to develop empathy and...
How Lunch Makes a Happier and More Successful Family
In this episode of "Helping Families Be Happy Podcast," Christopher Robbins welcomes Bri DeRosa to discuss the importance and benefits of family meals, not just during dinner but also lunch. They highlight research showing that sharing meals improves happiness and mental health across all ages. The conversation delves into the impact of shared meals on children, touching on topic...
Raising a Happy and Thriving Only Child
In this episode of the "Helping Families Be Happy" podcast, host Christopher Robbins and guest Rebecca Greene, a mental health therapist, delve into the complexities of raising an only child. Rebecca shares insights from her book "One and Done: The Guide to Raising a Happy and Thriving Only Child," addressing common concerns such as loneliness, social skills, and the pressures on an only chil...
The Ten Habits of Happy Families
The podcast episode, introduced by Christopher Robbins, co-founder of Familius, focuses on the 10 habits of a happy family. Christopher shares a personal story about his grandfather's influence on his understanding of habits and character. The episode dives into the essential family habits like eating, healing, laughing, learning, loving, playing, reading, talking, working, and giving together, emph...
Better Family Photos with Matt Payne
This episode of the Helping Families Be Happy podcast is hosted by Christopher Robbins and features guest Matt Payne, a professional landscape photographer from Colorado. They discuss the intersection of photography, family experiences, and nature, with insights into making photography an integral part of family moments. They explore how to capture authentic family moments, overcome children's r...
A Couple's Guide to Happy Retirement and Aging
The Helping Families Be Happy podcast, hosted by Christopher Robbins, features Dr. Sara Yogev, an experienced clinical psychologist. They discuss the effects of retirement on personal identity and relationships, emphasizing psychological and emotional preparation in addition to financial planning. Dr. Yogev highlights the common issues retirees face, such as changes in relationship dyn...
What You Need to Know if You Live Abroad with Melissa Dalton Bradford
This episode of the Helping Families Be Happy podcast features Christopher Robbins in conversation with Melissa Dalton Bradford. Melissa, an experienced global citizen, shares insights into the intricacies of living abroad and raising a family across multiple countries. They discuss practical aspects such as learning the local language, understanding legal regula...
The Nature of Color with Kimberly Collins Jermain
In this episode of the Helping Families Be Happy podcast, host Christopher Robbins introduces Kimberly Collins Jermain, a painter, teacher, and architectural color designer. They discuss Kimberly's new book, "The Nature of Color," which serves as a field guide for exploring color in the natural world. The conversation delves into the science of how humans perceive color, differences...
How to Connect with Family When on the Road
In this episode of the Helping Families Be Happy podcast, host Christopher Robbins speaks with Brian Brown about parenting on the road while maintaining a full-time job. Brian shares his experiences and strategies for staying connected with his family despite travels that take him away from home. The discussion covers the importance of genuine communication, creating traditions such as c...
How to Name Your Little All Star with Scott Rubin
In this episode of the "Helping Families Be Happy Podcast," host Adina Oberman welcomes guest Scott Rubin, an author and toy collector. Scott discusses how his journey into writing baby naming books began with personal experiences during his wife’s pregnancy. The conversation focuses on his books "Naming Your Little Geek" and "Naming Your Little All-Star," which cater to parents in...
Homesteading with Kids
In this episode of the Helping Families Be Happy podcast, host Adina Oberman interviews author and homesteader Carolyn Bennett Fraiser. Carolyn shares her journey into modern-day homesteading, emphasizing the movement's focus on self-sustainability and healthy living. She talks about her new children's book, M is for Mason Jar: A Homesteading Alphabet , inspired by the principles of homesteading and the expe...
Book Banning with Jan Zauzmer
The podcast episode explores the topic of book banning and features guest author Jan Zomer discussing her new children's book, "Down with Lime Books." The book addresses the theme of censorship through a metaphorical story using lime-colored books. Jan shares her inspiration for writing the book, highlighting the surge in book banning attempts and her desire to present big civic topics to children in ...
Earth Rover Mission with Taylor Woolley
In this episode of the "Helping Families Be Happy" podcast, host Adina Oberman chats with Taylor Woolley, an author and illustrator based in Atlanta, Georgia. They discuss Taylor's book, "Earth Rover," which is inspired by her late mini dachshund, Snoopy, and explores themes of S.T.E.M through imagination and storytelling. Taylor shares the creative process behind her story and its alignment...
Four Walks in Central Park with Aaron Poochigian
In this episode of the Helping Families Be Happy podcast, host Christopher Robbins engages in a conversation with Aaron Poochigian, a poet and classicist, about his new book "Four Walks in Central Park." The book is notable for its unique genre, a poetic guidebook to Central Park, a renowned urban park in Manhattan. The conversation delves into the historical significance of Central ...
In this episode of the Helping Families Be Happy podcast, the host, Adina Oberman, is joined by Aly Romero, a private chef and cookbook author. Aly shares insights into her culinary journey and the inspiration behind her cookbook, "Gas Fire Heat," particularly her passion for outdoor cooking.
The conversation highlights her experiences and techniques with grilling, smoking, and griddling, encouraging listeners to explore these as e...
In this episode of the "Helping Families Be Happy" podcast, host Adina Oberman converses with Melissa T. Shultz, discussing her latest children's book, "What Will I Do if I Miss You." Melissa shares intimate details about the inspiration behind the book arising from a heartfelt moment with her son, Alex, and how it serves as a valuable tool for empowering children during transitions such as starting school. They further explore str...
In this episode of the "Helping Families Be Happy" podcast, Christopher Robbins, host and co-founder of Familius Publishing, converses with author Kelly Bennett. They delve into Bennett's book "Out of the Mouth of Babe," which explores the life and legacy of baseball legend Babe Ruth.
The discussion covers Ruth's early life challenges and his indelible impact on baseball and popular culture. Bennett shares anecdotes and quotes from...
In this episode of the Helping Families Be Happy podcast, host Adina Oberman welcomes Christopher Robbins, the founder of Familius. The discussion primarily revolves around stargazing, encouraging families to look up at the night sky, and immersing themselves in the wonders beyond our world. Christopher shares personal anecdotes and offers suggestions for engaging with space and astronomy. The episode also promotes some of Christop...
In this episode of the "Helping Families Be Happy Podcast," host Adina Oberman converses with Megan Murphy, the founder of the Kindness Rocks Project and author of the children’s book "Kindness Rocks." Megan shares the impactful journey of her grassroots initiative which encourages spreading kindness through painted rocks, a project that has garnered global participation. They discuss the project's significance, how it beautifully ...
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