Raising OKC Kids – Conversations with MetroFamily

Raising OKC Kids – Conversations with MetroFamily

Author: MetroFamily Magazine Language: English Episodes: 88
Born from a need for connection and practical support during a challenging time, Raising OKC Kids-Conversations with MetroFamily is a video podcast that goes beyond simple advice. Created by the team behind MetroFamily Magazine, it serves as a virtual gathering place for parents and caregivers in the Oklahoma City metro. Each episode focuses on real conversations, not lectures, bringing local experts and experienced parents to the table to discuss the topics that matter most in day-to-day family life. You’ll hear honest dialogues that blend professional insight with lived experience, all centered on supporting children and strengthening community ties. This podcast is built on the idea that sharing knowledge and stories is how we collectively navigate the complexities of raising kids. The format allows you to see the faces behind the voices, adding a layer of warmth and familiarity to each discussion. Whether it’s navigating educational choices, finding local creative outlets, or managing family dynamics, the conversations are grounded in the specific context of the OKC area. Tuning in means joining a wider circle of local families who are learning, adapting, and growing together. It’s a resource designed to inform and reassure, offering perspectives you can use immediately. The Raising OKC Kids podcast naturally evolves with its audience, tackling a variety of subjects that reflect the ever-changing landscape of family life in our community.
Episodes
State of Foster Care in Oklahoma [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:49
We get an update on the foster care system in Oklahoma from Dr. Deb Shropshire, director of Child Welfare Services for the Oklahoma Department of Human Services, and Destyni Trayler, senior program director for Sunbeam F…
Operation Conversation: Talking to Kids about Mental Health [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:24
Dr. Ariana Hoet works in pediatric primary care and is the clinical director for On Our Sleeves, a national movement to break stigmas around children’s mental health with a mission to provide free mental health education…
Fall Outdoors! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:22
The weather is cooling down and the outdoors are calling. Listen in as we chat with Skylar St. Yves, Aquatic Education/R3 Fishing Coordinator at the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, about how we can enjoy ou…
Learning differences vs. learning difficulties with Dr. Vicki Waller [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:15
Internationally acclaimed reading specialist, educational therapist and author Dr. Vicki Waller joins us to talk about identifying learning differences and motivating all kids to love learning. Dr. Waller outlines key po…
Outdoor Play-Based Learning [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:41
Outdoor play is important for us all, but it is especially important for our kids! This week, Paloma Cisneros, Director of Children’s Programs at the Latino Community Development Agency joins us to talk about the Tony Re…
Reducing violence with love and kindness [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:54
Educator and author Henry Rice joins us to discuss how teaching our children the principles of love and kindness can counteract violence. Currently the music teacher at Putnam Heights Academy, Henry has worked in educati…
Normalizing Conversations about Suicide and Depression with Kids [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:21
This National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, Commissioner Carrie Slatton-Hodges of the Oklahoma State Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse joins us to provide parents with tips on talking with kids about…
Mindfulness Does Matters [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:31
Certified meditation coach, author and podcast host Josephine Atluri joins us to talk about the benefits of mindfulness as many families are feeling the chaos of the back to school season. Josephine shares easy, practica…
Mindfulness Matters [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:31
Certified meditation coach, author and podcast host Josephine Atluri joins us to talk about the benefits of mindfulness as many families are feeling the chaos of the back to school season. Josephine shares easy, practica…
Re-release: Breastfeeding myths, hacks and encouragement [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:04
Dr. Noor Jihan Abdul-Haqq joins us for National Breastfeeding Awareness Month. Dr. Noor is a board-certified pediatrician with her own practice, Peace of Mind Pediatrics, in Del City and NW OKC. She shares what she’s exp…