The Count of Three
The Count of Three is a podcast from Texas PTA. As parents, our hosts are raising their children like the rest of us – by trial and error, with a lot of laughter along the way. Each episode invites a special guest to discuss something on nearly every parent's mind (and search engine). Listen, learn, and laugh your way through this crazy thing called parenting!
Episodes
20 episodes
S2:7 Nurturing Passionate Learners, Thoughtful Minds, and Empathetic Hearts
Remnants of the pandemic and social causes we've faced over the last few years continue to challenge the emotional health of our families and communities. Today's youth are faced with an onslaught of unfiltered and constantly changing informati...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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32:43
S2:6 Human Trafficking: A Sobering Conversation
Join host Suzi Kennon and guests and lead prosecutors with the Texas Attorney General, Booke Grona Robb (Assistant Attorney General) & Cara Pierce (Human Trafficking Section Chief), for a sobering conversation about an ala...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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32:47
S2:5 Unmotivated & Anxious
Is COVID the reason your son is unmotivated or underperforming? Is the pandemic why your daughter seems anxious? Not so fast! Research says changes at school, video games, and a toxic "cult of fame" culture are actually to blame. Join host Suzi...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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26:01
S2:4 It's Not Always What You Think. Understanding Teen Suicide
Child and teen suicides are becoming more and more commonplace. Join host Suzi Kennon and guest Robbin Hussa Farrell, CEO & Co-Founder Sharpen, as they explore the sad reality of teen suicide and ways in which families experiencing this iss...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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29:55
S2:3 You Can't Pour from an Empty Cup
The saying is true -you can’t pour from an empty cup! Adults who prioritize their mental and physical wellness are better caregivers for their kids. Join host Suzi Kennon and returning guest Demi Austin-Thomas as they explore tips to help paren...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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25:18
S2:2 Vaping: It’s Prevalent. It’s Dangerous. There’s Help!
An alarming one in four children and young adults are vaping and usage is increasing. E-cigarettes contain nicotine and other dangerous ingredients that solidify in the lungs and can cause short and long term health risks. So why are children d...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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30:48
S2:1 Wait! You want me to talk about what, when?
A parent’s role involves having some awkward but essential conversations with their children as they mature. Michelle Icard, (author Fourteen Talks by Age Fourteen: The Essential Conversations You Need to Have with Your Kids...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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31:33
Second Season Trailer
No matter your questions or your struggles, as a parent, you are not alone. In the second season of The Count of Three podcast, we’ll have thought-provoking conversations important to parents and kids right now. Our conversations will ...
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Season 2
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2:39
Parenting Awes and Oh Mans
Every day is a new adventure in parenting! Hosts Suzi Kennon, Kyle Ward, and special guest co-host Carolyn Brown (public speaker and Honorary PTA Life Member) will share very real and personal parenting stories from listeners. That crazy thi...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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33:46
Straight to Voicemail
From teachers to grandparents and even babysitters, there are a lot of people involved in raising children – people we rely on every day. So it’s important we maintain healthy relationships with them. Guest Demi Austin-Thomas (family dynamic...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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25:48
Shelf Shock
Parents want to feed their families the very best, but sometimes grocery shopping isn’t so cut and dried – especially for produce. Organic or conventional? Frozen or canned? Guest Shreela Sharma, PhD (UTHealth School of Public Health) discus...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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25:19
Welcome to Tantrum Town
Explosive crying, screaming, kicking – all because a parent forgot to cut crusts off a sandwich? Our small kids have big feelings, and how we handle them in the moment matters a lot. Guest Dr. Tina Payne Bryson (co-author, No-Dram...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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28:15
BONUS EPISODE: Happiness Is More Than a Click Away
Nowadays a lot of parents are hitting social media hard, rivaling what our tweens and teens are up to. But this endless stream of content isn't always the best depiction of real life. Guest Rebecca Fox (parent educator and public speaker) di...
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Episode 6
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16:38
Addiction's Silent Triggers
Many things can contribute to a child's predisposition to substance abuse. Topping the list is a parent's own relationship with drugs and alcohol. Guest Jessica Lahey (author, "The Addiction Inoculation") discusses the genetic legacy parents...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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27:48
Take a Vacation From Your Own Guilt Trip
So many parents don't cut themselves any slack. To make matters worse, the pandemic has thrown everyday guilt into overdrive. Guest Paul L. Underwood (father and writer, incl. The New York Times and Esquire) makes a case for w...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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32:21
Bigger Kids, Bigger Problems
We've all heard someone say, "Just wait until they're teenagers!" Hitting double digits seems to amplify problems for our kids, which can be especially overwhelming for families with children with developmental disorders like Autism. Guest Dr. ...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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29:35
Are Your Teens Vaping?
For many parents, vaping may seem like a far-off problem, but the reality is that e-cigarettes can easily sneak into our homes and schools under the watchful eye of adults. Guests Meredith Berkman and Dorian Fuhrman (co-founders, Parents Agains...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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27:23
Landing the Helicopter
Parenting styles come in all shapes and sizes, but there is one we hear about all the time that can be bad for both parent and child. We're talking about "helicopter parenting." Guest Julie Lythcott-Haims (author, "How to Raise an Adult") will ...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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30:18
How to Talk to Kids About Race and Racism
Many parents tend to shield their children from difficult things—deciding they’re too young to understand something—or feel unequipped to talk about the issues themselves. Guests Jordan Thierry (author, “A Kids Book About Systemic Racism”) and ...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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27:12