Bringing Education Home

Kristina & Herb Heagh-Avritt
Bringing Education Home

Bringing Education Home is hosted by Herb and Kristina Heagh-Avritt, founders of Vibrant Family Education. Each week, they interview experts who serve families and discuss topics that help parents take charge of their children's education. Our goal? To empower families, especially those navigating the challenges of entrepreneurship, with practical tips and strategies for a more harmonious and enriched family life. In a time when the education system is so broken, we believe in bringing education home to keep families unified and help them bond more deeply. As parents, we know our children best, and we are their most effective teachers. For more information, visit VibrantFamilyEducation.com or email VibrantFamilyEducation@gmail.com.

  1. 4 DAYS AGO · BONUS

    Bonus 12-Amy Todisco-Unlocking the Secrets of Toxin-Free Living

    Bonus 12-Amy Todisco-Unlocking the Secrets of Toxin-Free Living Join us as we delve into the world of green living with Amy Todisco, a passionate advocate for creating toxin-free, sustainable homes and healthy lifestyles. Discover practical tips to help families embrace eco-conscious living without feeling overwhelmed. Amy shares her inspiring journey, starting from her childhood in New York City, where healthy eating was a way of life, to her extensive research on household toxins and their impact on well-being. We explore actionable steps, including the importance of understanding the Dirty Dozen and Clean 15 lists for produce, and the significance of reading ingredient labels. This lighthearted yet informative conversation emphasizes that progress is more important than perfection, making it easier for families to take small steps toward a healthier, happier life. Where to find Amy: https://www.facebook.com/amy.d.todisco https://www.linkedin.com/in/amytodisco/ https://www.youtube.com/@greenlivingnow A free gift from our guest: Hidden Dangers: A Guide to the Most Toxic Chemicals Lurking in Your Home https://greenlivingnow.thinkific.com/products/digital_downloads/hidden-toxins-guide Sponsored by Vibrant Family Education - creating Happy, Healthy and Successful kids VibrantFamilyEducation@gmail.com or Kristina Heagh-Avritt on Facebook Support Bringing Education Home Copyright 2025 Kristina & Herb Heagh-Avritt

    32 min
  2. 4 DAYS AGO

    S2EP6-Blanka Falk- The Transformative Power of Motherhood

    Blanka Falk Blanka's Website Blanka's Facebook page @renewmotherhood on Instagram @Momsmentalcoach on X Blanka on YouTube Guest Bio: Blanka Falk is an inspiring author, podcaster, and the mental coach for mothers – and a proud mother of four herself. Her personal transformation from a career-focused woman to a full-time mother has opened her eyes to a completely new perspective on life. Not only has she grown internally, but she has also come to understand the profound importance of bonding with her children and fostering their development. Blanka firmly believes that every mother has the ability to nurture the strengths, resilience, and personality of her children by consciously embracing her position as a mother and tapping into her full potential. To support this, Blanka offers her services as a mental coach. Through her own studies and extensive experiences, she guides mothers on their journey to inner strength, enabling them to raise confident and resilient children. With her book, "Hilfe – Ich werde Mutter" (Help – I'm becoming a mother), Blanka laid the foundation for her journey, which eventually led to her podcast "Renew Motherhood." Today, she supports mothers worldwide through her mental training, helping them find their identity as mothers and build strong, loving relationships with their children. Mission: To empower mothers to find themselves, grow into their position and identity, and unlock the full potential of this unique position – for more inner freedom, strength, and family harmony. Blanka Falk joins us to share her transformative journey from a career-driven professional to a dedicated mother of four, emphasizing the profound impact of nurturing and bonding with children. She passionately believes that every mother possesses the unique ability to raise resilient and confident children by embracing their role and tapping into their inner strength. Through her experiences and insights, Blanka highlights the importance of intuition in parenting and the need to create safe, supportive environments for children to explore and grow. She encourages mothers to prioritize their own well-being and to engage actively in their children's development, fostering connections that last into adolescence and beyond. With a blend of humor and heartfelt wisdom, Blanka inspires listeners to redefine their perspectives on motherhood and the invaluable role they play in shaping future generations. Sponsored by Vibrant Family Education - creating Happy, Healthy and Successful kids VibrantFamilyEducation@gmail.com or Kristina Heagh-Avritt on Facebook Support Bringing Education Home Copyright 2025 Kristina & Herb Heagh-Avritt

    54 min
  3. 12/27/2024 · BONUS

    Bonus EP11-Dinalynn Rosenbush-Transforming Parent-Child Connections Through Communication

    Bonus EP11-Dinalynn Rosenbush-Transforming Parent-Child Connections Through Communication Guest Bio - Dinalynn Rosenbush Dinalynn Rosenbush is a Consultant and Parenting Coach, Speaker, 30-year public school Speech Language Pathologist, international best-selling Author, and Creator/Host of the Top 2% podcast: The Language of Play. Dinalynn helps parents understand how children communicate so they can connect more deeply with their children. She empowers parents with practical, daily strategies for building speech and language skills during normal daily activities. Where to find Dinalynn - https://linktr.ee/thelanguageofplay Free gift from our guest: Conversation Starters for Teens https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/conversation-starters Dinalynn Rosenbush, a seasoned consultant and parenting coach, joins us to share her insights on how parents can effectively support their children's speech and language development. With over 30 years of experience as a speech language pathologist, Dinalynn emphasizes the importance of involving parents in the learning process, providing practical strategies for integrating speech practices into everyday activities. She highlights the significant impact that active parental participation can have on a child's communication skills, especially during the challenging times brought on by the pandemic. Listeners will discover key indicators that suggest a child may need speech support, as well as actionable tips for breaking down tasks into manageable steps. Dinalynn's playful approach to parenting education encourages families to create enriching environments that foster connection and growth in their children's communication abilities. Sponsored by Vibrant Family Education - creating Happy, Healthy and Successful kids VibrantFamilyEducation@gmail.com or Kristina Heagh-Avritt on Facebook Support Bringing Education Home Copyright 2025 Kristina & Herb Heagh-Avritt

    23 min
  4. 12/27/2024

    S2EP5-Jan Talen-Calm Parenting: Steps to Reconnect and Thrive as a Family

    Jan Talen Jan's Website Jan has been a Marriage and Family Therapist for over 35 years. She has had leadership positions in her professional organizations and church spaces on many levels, for many years and enjoyed 8 years of teaching college freshmen. She is the producer of Family Crazy to Family Calm: The DNA Way to Communicate. An online marriage and parenting program. She is a teacher and podcaster who helps you like being married and being parents together. Jan is a mom of 4 grown (and married) children. She is Grandma to 11 grandkids. Water is Jan’s fun space!! Waterskiing, tubing, boating of all sorts, sailing and swimming are awesome. But so is snowboarding, shoveling snow, and ice skating! Jan believes that life is supposed to be FUN: Fulfilling, Unlimited, and Naturally good - The way God intends it to be! Jan's Facebook group Join us for an engaging conversation with Jan Talen, a seasoned marriage and family therapist, as we explore the essential balance between parenting and maintaining a strong marital relationship. Jan emphasizes the importance of couples wearing both the "marriage hat" and the "parenting hat" simultaneously, especially during the early years of raising children, to prevent drifting apart. With over 35 years of experience, she shares valuable insights from her own journey, including the challenges and triumphs of navigating a busy family life. Listeners will find practical tips on simplifying family schedules, fostering connection, and ensuring that relationships remain a priority amidst the chaos of parenting. This lively discussion not only highlights the fun side of family life but also encourages couples to invest in their partnership for lasting happiness. A gift from our guest: A free 60 minute conversation to help solve a struggle in marriage or parenting. Not a sales conversation, a helpful conversation. https://calendly.com/usandkids/fun-session Sponsored by Vibrant Family Education - creating Happy, Healthy and Successful kids VibrantFamilyEducation@gmail.com or Kristina Heagh-Avritt on Facebook Support Bringing Education Home Copyright 2025 Kristina & Herb Heagh-Avritt

    45 min
  5. 12/20/2024 · BONUS

    Bonus EP10-Maison Collawn-Fostering Connection: Using Media to Engage Children with Autism

    Maison Collawn joins us to share how media can play a pivotal role in helping children, especially those with autism, explore their identities and foster communication skills. With a background in mass communications and personal experiences with autism, Mason emphasizes the importance of structured media consumption and interactive learning. He explains how his childhood interests in TV and anime evolved into a podcasting passion, illustrating the transformative power of media. Parents are encouraged to engage with their children’s interests, using these connections to facilitate deeper conversations and learning opportunities. Mason also provides practical tips for balancing screen time with hands-on activities, ensuring that children can thrive both online and offline. Bonus EP10-Maison Collawn-Fostering Connection: Using Media to Engage Children with Autism Guest Bio: Maison Collawn Maison is a passionate speaker with a background in mass communications, diagnosed with autism at an early age. Growing up, he felt different and found solace in TV, which deepened his understanding of himself. This inspired Maison to create the MC Anime Podcast, where he discovered his love for speaking. He believes that media appreciation can help anyone find their identity, and he embraces this as a lifestyle. Maison's goal is to empower others to explore their own journeys through media. Where to find Maison: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/maison-collawn Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/BlogMCAnime Sponsored by Vibrant Family Education - creating Happy, Healthy and Successful kids VibrantFamilyEducation@gmail.com or Kristina Heagh-Avritt on Facebook Support Bringing Education Home Copyright 2025 Kristina & Herb Heagh-Avritt

    23 min
  6. 12/20/2024

    S2EP4-Jena Ponti Jauchius-Connecting with Nature: The Secret to Thriving Families

    Jena Ponti Jauchius Jena's Website Jena is an internationally-recognized landscape architect, nature play expert, and the Founder of N is for Nature Play. Jena has spent her 24+ year career designing sensory-rich, nature-filled play, learning, and therapeutic environments for kids of all ages and abilities. She specializes in designing supportive environments for all kids, including those with autism and other neurodiversities. In addition to design, Jena loves teaching parents, early childhood professionals, and educators how to reconnect with their own senses and create tailored multi-sensory natural play and learning spaces to grow their children’s unique bodies, minds, and spirits. Jena's Facebook page @nisfornatureplay on Instagram Jena on YouTube A gift from our guest: Book a free 30-minute call with me to talk about the potential for creating a sensory-based play and learning space at their home or co-op space https://calendly.com/nisfornatureplay/sensory-rich-nature-play-chat Join us for a delightful conversation with Jena Ponti Jauchius, a renowned landscape architect and nature play expert, as she unravels the importance of sensory-rich environments for children. Jenna emphasizes that creating supportive spaces can significantly enhance children's experiences, particularly for those with autism and other neurodiverse needs. With over 24 years of expertise, she shares practical tips for parents on how to reconnect with their senses and foster environments where kids can thrive, play, and explore. From building sensory gardens to integrating nature into everyday activities, Jenna inspires us to embrace messiness and creativity in our homes. This episode is a treasure trove of insights on how to nurture not just children’s growth but also our own well-being through the magic of nature and play. Sponsored by Vibrant Family Education - creating Happy, Healthy and Successful kids VibrantFamilyEducation@gmail.com or Kristina Heagh-Avritt on Facebook Support Bringing Education Home Copyright 2025 Kristina & Herb Heagh-Avritt

    45 min
  7. 12/13/2024 · BONUS

    Bonus EP9-Randy Rolfe-Homeschooling and Healthy Eating: Parenting Wisdom

    Bonus EP9-Randy Rolfe-Homeschooling and Healthy Eating: Parenting Wisdom Guest Bio: Randy Rolfe Randy Rolfe is a veteran speaker on nutrition, parenting, and life skills. She is author of nine acclaimed books, most recently The Single Ingredient Diet: Transform Your Relationship to Food in Just 21 Days. She has appeared on over 50 TV network talk shows, and 100s of radio shows and podcasts. A natural health advocate and family counselor now for five decades, Randy brings her message to the next generation, so that they can take control of their health and lead vibrant lives. Where to find Randy: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/randyrolfe Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/randyrolfe10 Today, we dive into the vital connection between nutrition and family life with expert Randy Rolfe. As a seasoned speaker and author of the Single Ingredient Diet, Randy emphasizes that transforming your relationship with food can lead to healthier, happier families in just 21 days. Throughout the conversation, she shares her journey from attorney to nutrition advocate, highlighting how she used her own experiences to guide families toward better dietary choices. Randy also discusses the importance of involving children in cooking and food preparation, making the process fun and educational while fostering a love for real, wholesome foods. With practical tips on creating a supportive environment for healthy eating, this episode is packed with insights to help families thrive together. Sponsored by Vibrant Family Education - creating Happy, Healthy and Successful kids VibrantFamilyEducation@gmail.com or Kristina Heagh-Avritt on Facebook Support Bringing Education Home Copyright 2025 Kristina & Herb Heagh-Avritt

    25 min
  8. 12/13/2024

    S2EP3-Embrace Imperfection: Raja Vaidya on Building Resilience in Children

    Raja Vaidya Raja's Website Raja on YouTube Guest Bio: The DEI Black Belt and Singing Scientist - Raja Vaidya is the world's authority on “Invisible Disabilities. “ He is an International Inspirational Keynote Speaker, Peak Performance Consultant, and Triple Talent - Science for the Mind, Karate for the Body, and Music for the Soul. Over the past 5 years he has provided coaching on Mindset, Speaking, Confidence, and 4 Energies fulfillment that has helped thousands to face their FEAR. His launch of VictoryMindsetAcademy.com yielded a 100% success rate in guiding clients to face fears and overcome their Self Limiting Beliefs. How? During 40 years of Martial Arts teaching he discovered a pattern in students moving from white belt Mind-SET to black belt Mind-SHIFT that he translates into business, life, and relationships. Now he is a Barnes & Noble International best selling author, 3x TEDx speaker, Area Director for Toastmasters International, Nominated for Virtual Speakers Hall of Fame 2024, and Won 3rd place in Ultimate Speaker Philadelphia. He is in multiple Black Belt Halls of Fame, starred in the 2 martial arts movies "The Martialist". 2 of his books were displayed on the NY Times Square billboard. His next personal books “UN-Box ME Today” share his 5 pillars of success, and “Hug a Bully” delves into how to break the cycle of bullying. As a leader in cancer research for over 26 years his multiple transformative “Speaker confidence workshop” to over 2000 fortune 100 pharma execs earned him a coveted “INSPIRE” award for raising team culture. All this despite a lifelong stutter which he saved for last to show you that F.E.A.R. stands for FACE EVERYTHING and RISE. He shows by example that his “INVISIBLE Disability” can increase your company’s revenue by 28% or more.. Are you ready for your Black Belt MIND-SHIFT? A gift from our guest: Free 30 day pass to Weekly "Speaker Confidence Mastermind". Get lifetime access for only $25 donation to NSA (national stuttering association) https://bit.ly/VMAMindSHIFT1 See Raja's Talk here: https://youtu.be/qBRA3Car2t8?si=bGnzsjcqcH3tDfNZ Raja Vadia, an accomplished expert in personal development and martial arts, shares profound insights on overcoming fear and self-limiting beliefs. Throughout the podcast, he emphasizes the importance of establishing clear goals—what he calls a 'finish line'—as a fundamental step toward achieving personal success. Vadia recounts his own journey from a stuttering child to an international keynote speaker, highlighting the pivotal moments that shaped his mindset. With a rich background in martial arts, he draws parallels between the discipline required in karate and the determination needed in everyday life. Vadia's unique perspective on invisible disabilities offers listeners hope and practical strategies for fostering resilience in children and adults alike. He advocates for a structured approach to facing fears, suggesting that parents can play a critical role in helping their children build confidence by encouraging them to plan and prepare for their daily challenges. The conversation flows seamlessly, peppered with anecdotes that illustrate Vadia's points, making for an inspiring and relatable discussion. Sponsored by Vibrant Family Education -...

    35 min
    5
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    7 Ratings

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    Bringing Education Home is hosted by Herb and Kristina Heagh-Avritt, founders of Vibrant Family Education. Each week, they interview experts who serve families and discuss topics that help parents take charge of their children's education. Our goal? To empower families, especially those navigating the challenges of entrepreneurship, with practical tips and strategies for a more harmonious and enriched family life. In a time when the education system is so broken, we believe in bringing education home to keep families unified and help them bond more deeply. As parents, we know our children best, and we are their most effective teachers. For more information, visit VibrantFamilyEducation.com or email VibrantFamilyEducation@gmail.com.

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