In A Weekend With Yong Pratt

In this fourth and final episode in our "What If" series, we're dreaming about "What if your child could fund their own future."

During part 3 of this 3 part series, we're diving into "What if...you could choose your child's ideal educators?"

On part 2 of this 4 part series, we're projecting 10-20 years into the future. Your kiddo is all grown and independent. "What If...you could choose the traits and characteristics you wish your child to have? Let's dive in, shall we?

Welcome to part 1 of a 4 part series entitled, "What If Wednesdays." We'll chat and dream big about the experiences we want for our kids. Podcast Transcript: Welcome to the Raising SmART Kids podcast! I'm your host Yong Pratt and each week we'll explore ways in which the arts can help you raise a smarter kid. I'll be sharing ways the arts can propel your child's learning and interviewing top artists, educators and entrepreneurs. these guests will share why the arts are so very important to your child along with actionable ideas you can easily implement into your already busy schedules. Make sure you subscribe to the podcast here on iTunes and share us with a friend. For extra tips on raising smart kids head on over to artsmartparenting.com and click on the live tab. Hello and welcome back to the Raising SmART Kids 2.0 podcast! I'm so excited you're tuning in today. I wanted to share a four part series but I previously shared with my performing arts academy but I haven't shared with all of you podcast listen

Today on the podcast we're celebrating a first. We're doing our first Book Club and Book Review. We're chatting about something "spooky" for some parents - raising a teenage daughter. We're reviewing Untangled: Guiding Teenage Girls Through the Seven Transitions into Adulthood by Lisa Damour, PhD.

We're just days away from Halloween and today on the podcast we're chatting about getting creative, getting playful, and having fun with your kiddos this Halloween.

In this episode Yong will be introducing to us a new program that will enhance your child's lifeskill in the future.

In this episode Mercedes Samudio a parent coach will be talking about Shame-Proofing Parenting.Mercedes Samudio is a parent coach who supports parents and children to communicate with each other, manage emotional trauma, navigate social media and technology together, and develop healthy parent-child relationships. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a private parent coaching practice, Mercedes has worked with adoptive families, foster families, teen parents, parents navigating the child protective services system, and children living with mental illness. Mercedes seeks to empower parents to believe that they are already great guides for raising healthy and happy children.

In this episode Yong will be assessing how far is your kids progress.

In this week's episode, Vincent Jame will be talking about the benefits of Music in kids daily activity.

In this episode Judy Tsuei will be talking about Making Your Story Beautiful.

In this Episode Yong will be talking about tips on how to manage your expectations.

In this episode Marnie Ginsberg will take us a leap on how our kids will get the interest in learning the art of reading.

In this episode Yong will be talking about Back to school routine and how the arts can help with that transition.

In episode 081 of the Podcast, Yong talks about back to school activities with the Arts.Grab a copy of the book Raising A Superhero: How to Unleash Your Child’s 8 Super Powers and Propel Learning Through the Arts

In this episode Ashley will be talking about photography and incorporating it through the arts.

In this episode Alicia Jonas will be talking to us about Dance Lessons = Business Lessons

Yong is coming to you life from the Mississippi River for today's episode. It's Day 7 of our #roadtriptorally for the 2017 More Than Just Great Dancing Member Rally in La Crosse, WI.

Megan Elizabeth, founder and leading educator of Above Rubies Studio. Megan is a multi passionate, award winning, entrepreneur who’s primary focus is to encourage women live a life they love – feeling beautiful, creative and balanced. Above Rubies Studio was started in 2008 as an outlet for Megan’s postpartum depression. It quickly grew into a global phenomenon where Megan shared her love for making professional style crafts simple for anyone with the Cricut machine. Megan has won multiple awards for her educational DVDs and her innovative paper line. She has also won several awards in her Direct Sales partnerships. You may have also seen Megan from time to time on both HSN and QVC. She has recently taken her heart for women to help them start up and run their own successful online businesses while still being a Mom or maintaining other life priorities! Megan has a club exclusively for Crafters and an online mentorship program for women ready to take action with their creative passions and business. Meg

On today's podcast, we're continuing our series on arts activities you can enjoy with your kids this summer and beyond along with the benefits of each art form.