PARENTING THE

WHOLE CHILD


With Janelle, Belle,

and Felicia

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Bienvenido!


Join us as Janelle Lopez, Parent and Family Liaison, and Dr. Belle ​Tan, Project Specialist, and Dr. Felicia Singleton, Executive ​Director from the San Diego County Office of Education, journey ​through parenting together. This podcast aims to create a ​supportive community for parents/guardians, sharing insights ​on transformative social-emotional learning and practical tips ​from their own parenting experiences. We invite you to ​participate, share your stories, and explore resources together. ​Let’s embrace this parenting journey as a community!

Our latest podcast episodes

Introducing Parenting the Whole Child ​podcast with Janelle Lopez, Dr. Belle Tan, ​and Dr. Felicia Singleton. In this episode, ​Janelle, Belle and Felicia answer ​questions so that you get a chance to ​know who we are as we kick off this ​podcast to create a supportive ​community for parents/guardians.


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Episode 2

In this episode, we delve into the ​unique challenges faced in blended ​families, focusing on the delicate ​balance of maintaining both our dignity ​and that of the biological parent. We ​hope you find some valuable nuggets ​of wisdom to reflect on.


Guest: Anthony Ceja

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Episode 3

In this episode, Genevieve and ​Temple, Janelle and Felicia’s ​daughters join us to talk about how ​their parents helped them build ​emotional intelligence.


Guest: Genevieve and Temple

Publishing Date: October 1st, 2024


Hear from ​Janelle and ​her daughter

Tune in to learn about the journey of ​Janelle and her daughter as she ​navigated a school system that wasn't ​working, how she advocated for her ​daughter and found a place of belonging ​where she could finally thrive.

Who is Janelle, ​Belle, and ​Felicia?

Outside of working in the Whole Child and Community Design ​Department at the San Diego County Office of Education, ​Janelle, Belle, and Felicia are dedicated moms who are thrilled ​to connect with others who make a difference in the lives of ​children and youth.


Janelle has 3 children, Belle has 2 kiddos, and Felicia is a mom ​of four daughters and a grandmother of 3 who are going to ​change the world!


Janelle loves to watch the cooking and game show network ​and loves going on adventures with her family and two ​chihuahuas.


Belle is passionate about coffee, food, hugs, eating, and ​NAPS!


Felicia enjoys spending quality time with her family, cooking, ​singing, listening to music, and her plants.


United in our mission, we are committed to supporting and ​empowering families and communities across San Diego ​County. Driven by SDCOE's North Star Goal and our passion for ​fostering inclusive and welcoming spaces, we aim to create a ​sense of belonging while challenging the notion of "othering."

PARENTING THE

WHOLE CHILD


With Janelle, Belle,

and Felicia

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We love hearing from you, and we answer some of your questions on the podcast, so please leave ​your thoughts and questions in a voicemail at 858-292-3599, and you may be on an upcoming ​episode.


Call us at 858-292-3599

Email us at sel@sdcoe.net

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