Dr. Patti talks with family and community specialist Florence Ann Romano about the best practices for raising children in this polarized new world. Florence speaks to the pros and cons of digital media and the importance of being a good role model. She also gives parents permission to seek resources, keeping in mind that they are "learning on the job." She invites parents to be more intentional in how they speak to children in order to nurture respect and kindness. She also shares the importance of the "dirty" word failure, stating that children will spend most of their time as adults, and need to learn how to manage struggles growing up. That doesn't mean neglecting children, but rather teaching coping skills to better understand and regulate emotions.

Florence Ann Romano is the author of the best-selling book Build Your Village: A Guide to Finding Joy and Community in Every Stage of Life. She has been featured on over 500 national and local media outlets including ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, Home and Family, The Jenny McCarthy Show, Sirius XM, and more. She is an authority on childcare and has been referred to as "The Windy City Nanny." She draws on years of experience and expertise helping parents and families build strong communities to support her incredible philanthropic work today. She invites you to reach out to her anytime for support.

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Dr. Patti Ashley

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Florence Ann Romano

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