Best Patchogue Medford Library Podcasts (2025)

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A Parent's Guide to Teen Slang 38:30

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Ever feel lost when teens say something is "mid" or "giving main character energy"? Join Jessi and Erin as their special guest, Emily Moyers, a Teen Librarian at PML and self professed language lover breaks down the wild world of modern slang – from how it spreads faster than ever on social media to why some terms stick while others get left on rea…

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Family Mental Health 51:49

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Erin and Jessi are joined by Jasmine Lucas from the Association for Mental Health and Wellness who shares practical strategies for creating mentally healthy family environments. Listen and discover how to recognize warning signs in children, engage reluctant teenagers, and have age-appropriate mental health conversations. Jasmine offers guidance on…

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The Sandwich Generation: Parenting Kids While Caring for Aging Parents 45:19

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🎧 Join librarians Jessi and Erin as they tackle the challenges of the "sandwich generation" - those caring for both young children and aging parents with Alzheimer's or dementia. With special guest Regina Anderson from the Families & Children Association’s (FCA’s) Alzheimer’s and Dementia Caregiver Support Program, this episode offers practical wis…

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Your Family & AI 38:45

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Join librarians Jessi and Erin as they sit down with Nick Tanzi, a straight-talking tech expert, author, and Assistant Director of the South Huntington Public Library, who admits he has a "love-hate relationship" with AI. From ChatGPT doing homework to AI chatbots giving questionable advice, Nick reveals what's happening in our kids' digital world.…

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Bullying 53:01

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In this episode, Jessi and Erin welcome Rhonda Nedderman and Natalia Johnson from local community organization, Youth Enrichment Services (YES) to discuss bullying. Learn about current bullying statistics, the shift to cyberbullying, and practical strategies for parents. YES experts share insights on empowering children, monitoring social media use…

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The Organized Family: Decluttering Life and Mind 39:08

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In this enlightening episode, professional organizers and authors Annmarie Brogan and Marie Limpert are back to share their unique approach to organization with Jessi and Erin. As co-owners of Organize Me! of NY, LLC and authors of Beyond Tidy: Declutter Your Mind and Discover the Magic of Organized Living, Annmarie and Marie are experts on blendin…

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The Organized Family: Back to School! 50:16

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It's time to turn that back-to-school chaos into calm with our latest episode featuring organizational experts, Annmarie Brogan and Marie Limpert, the brilliant minds behind Beyond Tidy and Organize Me! of NY, LLC. Discover how a tidy space can skyrocket mental health and academic performance. It's not just about clean rooms – it's about creating a…

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The Mindful Parent's Guide 42:15

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Beat the heat with our BONUS summer episode designed to soothe your soul and save your sanity! Join hosts Jessi and Erin as they dive into the world of mindfulness and meditation with special guest Michele Cayea. Michele isn't just the Head of Community Engagement at the Library – she's also a Reiki Master and meditation guru! In this enlightening …

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Teen Mental Health 49:07

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On this episode, listen as Jessi and Erin talk with Jason Mosquera, the Community Mental Health Promotion & Support Team Leader at local organization YES (which stands for Youth Enrichment Services) about Teen mental health. Join them as they discuss the signs of mental health struggles in teens, the impact of social media, and steps for supporting…

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All About Video Games 29:06

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Step into the world of video games with hosts Jessi, Erin, and special guest and gaming expert Brian Schwartz. They unravel the complex role of video games in parenting, offer advice on game ratings and recommendations, plus they discuss the cognitive benefits and potential risks of gaming. Episode #12, April 2024 For more resources on this topic, …

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Parenting with Compassion 26:47

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Join Jessi and Erin in a heart-warming episode of Adventures in Parenting, featuring Jennifer Bollerman, the Assistant Director at Patchogue-Medford Library and an Ambassador of Applied Compassion through Stanford University. Listen as they dive into the science of compassion, distinguishing it from empathy, revealing its positive effects on mental…

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Family Fun: Board Games 29:35

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Don't be bored this February break! Join us in this episode of Adventures in Parenting as Jessi and Erin talk with Brian Schwartz, the head of the Teen Department at the Patchogue- Medford Library and an experienced board gamer. Brian talks about the benefits of family gaming, shares top game picks, and talks about integrating board games and gamin…

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Families and Finances Part 1: Financial Literacy for Your Children 26:06

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Join Jessi and Erin this month for a two part series on Families and Finances. Part 1 of the series focuses on how parents can help educate their children on money, even if they are not great at it themselves! Listen as guest and financial educator, Jonathan Greene discusses all aspects of financial literacy for children, including setting financia…

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Families and Finances Part 2: Setting Up Your Children’s Financial Futures 32:00

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Join Jessi and Erin this month for a two part series on Families and Finances. For Part 2 of the series, Financial Educator, Jonathan Greene is back! This time guiding parents on how to successfully build a financial future for their children. Jonathan touches on the many ways parents can save for their child's post High School plans and how saving…

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Screen Time and Online Well-Being 32:42

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Right on time for all of those new devices hitting your households this holiday season, Erin and Jessi are joined by Children's Librarian and Digital Literacy Specialist, Ms. Elaine Perez, to speak about understanding media literacy, navigating screen time and overall online wellbeing. Elaine, studied media literacy at the Erickson Institute in Chi…

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Tips for Choosing STEAM Toys 35:55

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It's almost holiday gift giving season, so Erin and Jessi invited the Toy Association's Anna Yudina back to share tips for choosing the best STEAM toys! They are also joined by Miss Elizabeth, the Patchogue-Medford Library's STEAM librarian, to learn why introducing STEAM concepts to children through play and toys is so important. Episode #6, Novem…

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The Importance of Play 48:22

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Erin and Jessi are focused on fun this month by learning about the 6 developmental benefits of play! To help educate them, they are joined by the Toy Association's Anna Yudina, who is spearheading the organization's "Genius of Play" initiative, which aims to raise awareness of the crucial part play has in child development. We're also hearing from …

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Parenting and Online Safety in the Age of Social Media 48:43

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Erin and Jessi talk to representatives from Safe Harbour, a nonprofit community organization dedicated to keeping children safe from online exploitation and trafficking. Episode #4, September 2023 For more resources on this topic, check out our topic guide: Adventures in Parenting Episode #4 Resource Guide.…

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My Child Was Diagnosed with a Developmental Disability...Now What?! 45:05

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Erin and Jessi listen and learn from Trish Graham, Founder and President of Patchogue-Medford's SEPTA (Special Education Parent & Teacher Association) and PML's own Special Needs Coordinator, Joyce Thompson-Haas. Episode #3, August 2023 For more resources on this topic, check out our topic guide: Adventures in Parenting Episode #3 Resource Guide.…

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We’re Bored! Tips for Local Summer Spots 25:40

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Erin and Jessi talk with local Hometown Explorer and PML Librarian, Miss Alyson to learn about the (mostly) free and local boredom buster spots to take your family this summer. Episode #2, July 2023 For more resources on this topic, check out our topic guide: Adventures in Parenting Episode #2 Resource Guide…

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Summer Slide vs. Summer Reading 25:30

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Erin and Jessi speak with Patchogue-Medford School District Librarian, Jeanne Huggard to learn about why reading over the summer is so important for children and how to encourage your reluctant reader to stick with it! Episode #1, June 2023 For more resources on this topic, check out our topic guide: Adventures in Parenting Episode #1 Resource Guid…

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Positive Discipline Part 5: Finding Acceptance 17:36

3y ago17:36

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It's the final episode of this Five part series with author and Certified Positive Discipline Parenting Educator and Parenting Coach, Caryn Azemoun!By Patchogue-Medford Library

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Positive Discipline Part 4: Building Trust 20:48

3y ago20:48

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Who do you trust? Erin and Jessi are back with author and Certified Positive Discipline Parenting Educator and Parenting Coach, Caryn Azemoun in Part Four of this Five Part Series, learning all about trust and how to cultivate it in our relationship with our children.By Patchogue-Medford Library

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Positive Discipline Part 3: Increasing Awareness 20:09

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Erin and Jessi are back with author and Certified Positive Discipline Parenting Educator and Parenting Coach, Caryn Azemoun in Part Three of this Five Part Series, focusing on increasing our awareness as parents.By Patchogue-Medford Library

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Positive Discipline Part 2: Fostering Connections 23:19

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Erin and Jessi learn all about making the most of the connection between parent and child with author and Certified Positive Discipline Parenting Educator and Parenting Coach, Caryn Azemoun in Part Two of this Five Part Series.By Patchogue-Medford Library

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Positive Discipline Part 1: Different Types of Parenting 27:37

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Jessi and Erin explore the different categories of parenting in part 1 of this 5 part series with author and Certified Positive Discipline Parenting Educator and Parenting Coach, Caryn Azemoun.By Patchogue-Medford Library