Adventures in Parenting

Adventures in Parenting

Patchogue-Medford Library

Episodes 30
Avg. Duration 35m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (2)
Since Apr 2022
Latest Episode Feb 2026

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Every 2 Months
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Episodic
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82%
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About This Podcast

Adventures in Parenting was born to bring Library sponsored parenting programs and trusted information to you on your time! Adventures in Parenting is hosted by Patchogue-Medford Librarians (and busy moms) Jessi and Erin. Listen, laugh and learn as they talk to experts in all areas of parenting.

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Recent Episodes

Grooming and Vulnerability: What Every Parent Should Know

Feb 27, 2026 33m Transcript

Join Jessi and Erin in the final installment with Safe Harbour's very own, Stephanie Muller and Jahira Campazano. Learn about protecting your kids from the vulnerabilities of grooming and how to look…

Divorce: A Family Navigation Guide

Jan 23, 2026 38m Transcript

In this episode, join Jessi and Erin as they sit down with Olivia Howell from Fresh Starts Registry and discuss all things family and divorce. Not only about the emotional weight of legal processes…

Decoding the Teenage Brain

Dec 12, 2025 40m

Why do teens make impulsive decisions even when they know better? Join Jessi and Erin as they sit down with Stephanie Muller and Jahira Campazano from Safe Harbour to decode adolescent brain…

Why Can't Our Kids Read? (And How to Help Them)

Nov 14, 2025 31m Transcript

We're back just in time for Family Literacy Month this November! In this episode, we're diving into an important discussion relevant to parents everywhere - how kids really learn to read. Join Jessi…

A Parent's Guide to Teen Slang

May 27, 2025 38m

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…

Family Mental Health

Apr 04, 2025 51m

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…

The Sandwich Generation: Parenting Kids While Caring for Aging Parents

Feb 21, 2025 45m

🎧 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…

Your Family & AI

Jan 10, 2025 38m

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…

Bullying

Nov 22, 2024 53m

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…

The Organized Family: Decluttering Life and Mind

Oct 11, 2024 39m

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…

S2E20 The Organized Family: Back to School!

Sep 24, 2024 50m

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…

S1E19 The Mindful Parent's Guide

Aug 02, 2024 42m

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…

Teen Mental Health

May 21, 2024 49m

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…

All About Video Games

Apr 19, 2024 29m Transcript

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…

Parenting with Compassion

Mar 15, 2024 26m Transcript

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…

Family Fun: Board Games

Feb 09, 2024 29m Transcript

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…

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

Jan 12, 2024 32m

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…

Families and Finances Part 1: Financial Literacy for Your Children

Jan 12, 2024 26m

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…

Screen Time and Online Well-Being

Dec 08, 2023 32m Transcript

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…

Tips for Choosing STEAM Toys

Nov 08, 2023 35m Transcript

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…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Adventures in Parenting have?

Adventures in Parenting has published 30 episodes since April 2022, covering topics in Education, Kids & Family.

Is Adventures in Parenting still active?

Adventures in Parenting is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 months. Average episode length is 35m.

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