Win This Year

After recognizing the need for more awareness and education on the impact of screen time, video games, and social media on the development and mental health of her students, former school administrator Katey McPherson developed her own national platform to share current research and evidence-based best practices to assist students, parents, and schools as we navigate the new landscape of childhood.
Katey shares her experience, wisdom, and insight with us on this episode of "Win This Year."
Contact information, books, and resources and links mentioned in this episode:
Katey McPherson's Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/kateymcph/
Bark Monitoring tool - https://www.bark.us/
(Use code "NOTMYKID" for a one month free trial)
Glow Kids Book - https://www.amazon.com/Glow-Kids-Screen-Addiction-Hijacking/dp/1250097991
Untangled Book - https://www.drlisadamour.com/untangled/
Saving Our Sons Book - https://www.amazon.com/Saving-Our-Sons-Raising-Resilient/dp/098399594X
How to Raise and Adult Book - https://www.amazon.com/How-Raise-Adult-Overparenting-Prepare/dp/1250093635
The Self-Driven Child Book - http://www.theselfdrivenchild.com/
Under Pressure Book - https://www.drlisadamour.com/under-pressure/
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-8255
Crisis Text Line: Text "Listen" to 741741
Teen Lifeline: (800) 248-8336
SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Locator: https://findtreatment.samhsa.gov/
notMYkid Website: https://notmykid.org/
notMYkid Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/notMYkid/
notMYkid Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notmykiddotorg/
notMYkid Twitter: https://twitter.com/notmykidtweets
notMYkid YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/notMYkidVids
Win This Year show email: [email protected]
Sponsor website: https://www.firstcheckfamily.com/
(Use code WINTHISYEAR to save on your order.)

In 2020, Back To School time looks very different than it has in any other year. Parents and kids are feeling increased levels of stress, anxiety, and other mental health challenges. In this episode, Michael Klinkner gives strategies for parents, guardians, and other adults to reduce stress and help kids succeed and remain physically, mentally, and emotionally healthy.
Michael Klinkner is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. He completed his Master of Social Work Degree at West Virginia University after completing his Bachelor’s degree at Washington and Jefferson College. Michael has received specialty training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Neurolinguistic Programming. Michael is certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Michael has been dedicated to helping people find balance for over 20 years. In addition to outpatient services, Michael teaches graduate level courses for the School of Social Work at Arizona State University. Michael provides individual, group and family therapy to children, adolescents and adults.
Connect with Michael online:
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/michael_klinknercounseling/

Facebook - https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=575483445937256&ref=content_filter

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCixDJOg0ppudTvvl3XXQtfw

Website - https://www.evolvecounselingaz.com

Behavioral/mental health resources:
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-8255
Crisis Text Line: Text "Listen" to 741741
Community Information and Referral Services: Dial 211 or visit 211.org
SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Locator: https://findtreatment.samhsa.gov/
notMYkid Website: https://notmykid.org/
notMYkid Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/notMYkid/
notMYkid Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notmykiddotorg/
notMYkid Twitter: https://twitter.com/notmykidtweets
notMYkid YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/notMYkidVids
Win This Year show email: [email protected]

Kathleen Nelson-Simley joins us on this episode of "Win This Year" to discuss how we can help our kids have a clear vision of their future, how our expectations for them can affect that future, and how the example we set for them can make a profound impact as well.
Kathleen is a leading substance use prevention educator, coach and consultant who has trained more than 10,000 people across the globe. Her 34 years of prevention experience comes from working with community-based youth programs and school districts, serving as a trainer for a national prevention research-based company and now running her own business - KNS Learning Solutions. She offers her clients resources, training and support in effective prevention strategies and teaching methods, parent engagement, community and school support, group facilitation skills, grant writing and leadership coaching. She is also the licensed trainer for All Stars - a series of research-based prevention curricula for students in grades 4-12.

Contact information and resources and links mentioned in this episode:
Kathleen Nelson-Simley's Website:
https://knslearningsolutions.com/
"Putting the Puzzle Pieces Together" blog entry:
https://knslearningsolutions.com/news/putting-the-puzzle-pieces-together-2/
"What You Expect is What You Get" blog entry: https://knslearningsolutions.com/news/what-you-expect-is-what-you-get/
"Reading You Like a Book" blog entry:
https://knslearningsolutions.com/news/reading-you-like-a-book/
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-8255
Crisis Text Line: Text "Listen" to 741741
Teen Lifeline: (800) 248-8336
SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Locator: https://findtreatment.samhsa.gov/
notMYkid Website: https://notmykid.org/
notMYkid Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/notMYkid/
notMYkid Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notmykiddotorg/
notMYkid Twitter: https://twitter.com/notmykidtweets
notMYkid YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/notMYkidVids
Win This Year show email: [email protected]

After nearly losing his life to drugs and alcohol, Taylor Popp is using his experience to help teens find a better path. In this episode, he shares his personal experience of becoming addicted to drugs and alcohol as a preteen, the chaos that substance use caused in his life, and how he managed to overcome his addictions. Taylor candidly and fearlessly talks about how he started using drugs, what his progression looked like, and what he does differently today to navigate life without drinking or using. He also discusses the things he's seeing and hearing from teens while working in schools as a Prevention Specialist, and shares some crucial takeaways for parents, families, educators, and anyone who works with youth. If you have preteens or teens in your life, you won't want to miss Taylor's insights and suggestions.
Taylor Popp is one of notMYkid’s most sought out Prevention Specialists who travels all throughout Arizona and speaks to both large auditoriums full of students and teaches small life skill classes. He is 25 years old and joined the notMYkid team in 2017. Taylor has been fortunate to celebrate over 4 years of continuous sobriety after turning his life around following over a decade of addiction.

Since arriving at notMYkid, Taylor has shared his story and skills with over 25,000 students on topics ranging from drug and alcohol addiction, bullying, depression, unhealthy relationships, body image, internet safety and critical life skills training for youth. Taylor also co-facilitates our Project Rewind Program, supporting families through education and early intervention.

When Taylor shares his incredible journey with youth, there is an immediate connection. His greatest satisfaction in life and his constant goal is to share his experience, strength and hope with others and inspire teens to rise above challenges and embrace their “something better” in life.

Contact information, resources and links mentioned in this episode:
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-8255
Crisis Text Line: Text "Listen" to 741741
Teen Lifeline: (800) 248-8336
SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Locator: https://findtreatment.samhsa.gov/
notMYkid Website: https://notmykid.org/
notMYkid Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/notMYkid/
notMYkid Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notmykiddotorg/
notMYkid Twitter: https://twitter.com/notmykidtweets
notMYkid YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/notMYkidVids
Win This Year show email: [email protected]
Sponsor website: https://www.firstcheckfamily.com/
(Use code WINTHISYEAR to save on your order.)

After losing her son to a fentanyl overdose, Megan MacIntosh is sharing his story and her experience to help parents and kids understand what is truly important: connection.  In this episode, Megan discusses her son Chase's life and personal challenges, as well as what she's learned through her experience.


Links mentioned on the show:

Win This Year episode on Adverse Childhood Experiences and Trauma-Informed Care

Behavioral/mental health resources:

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-8255

Crisis Text Line: Text "Listen" to 741741

Community Information and Referral Services: Dial 211 or visit 211.org

SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Locator: https://findtreatment.samhsa.gov/

notMYkid Website: https://notmykid.org/

notMYkid Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/notMYkid/

notMYkid Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notmykiddotorg/

notMYkid Twitter: https://twitter.com/notmykidtweets

notMYkid YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/notMYkidVids

Win This Year show email: [email protected]