Local professionals discuss the unique challenges of parenting in the modern age

If the Christmas holidays tired you out as a parent, well, you’re probably not alone. Maybe you could use some helpful advice. We’re set to deliver as we continue our conversation on modern parenting – circa 2020. From helicopter parents to the tiger mother, we’re examining all the trends in trying to raise little ones. Licensed professional counselor Chris Paugh is with us. As is Amy Profant, Tennessee Pathways Regional Coordinator, and Christy Bennett licensed clinical social worker.

Today In The Upper Cumberland airs each weekend as a way to introduce you to interesting people and subjects of interest to our community. Catch the show each Saturday morning at 6 on Rock 93-7, 106-9 Kicks Country, and at 8 on Lite Rock 95.9.

If you miss it Saturday, you can catch Today In The Upper Cumberland again, Sunday. The show airs Sunday morning at 7am on Rock 93-7 and News Talk 94.1/AM 1600, Sundays at Noon on News Talk 94.1/AM 1600, and Sunday night at 6pm on Lite Rock 95.9 and at 7pm on 106-9 Kicks Country.

Find out how the Upper Cumberland Family Justice Center helps survivors of abuse

Ricky Shelton, Melinda Keifer, & Randy Porter discuss Putnam Co going into 2020.

This week, City of Cookeville Mayor Ricky Shelton, City of Cookeville Economic Development Coordinator Melinda Keifer, and Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter join Ben Rodgers to discuss the year that Putnam County has had, McAlister’s Deli coming back to Cookeville, the Tennessee ThreeStar Program, and more as Putnam County gets ready to enter 2020. That’s #TRENDING

New episodes every Friday at 8am on News Talk 94.1.

City of Crossville votes to bring employee wages up to a more competitive market

Get to know more about Jackson County High School Band Director Carroll Gotcher.

This week, Jason Jenkins of The Painted Bristle discusses furniture restoration.

Join host Emily Newman as she sits down with Jason Jenkins of The Painted Bristle. Hear his story of how he got into furniture restoration, and why he uses chalk paint in his restoration projects, as well as the other techniques he uses. Emily also chats with Andrea Kruszka to learn more about her love of the Upper Cumberland area, and how it inspires her photography. Art Prowl Director Liz Kassera interviews Debi Wichman to learn more about her love of pottery, and how she came to using the techniques and inspirations that she uses. Emily also talks with Lynne Looney to learn more about her career and experiences in art, painting, and illustrations.

Presented by The Fragrant Mushroom in Sparta. New episodes every Sunday at 9 on Lite Rock 95.9.

Local professionals discuss the unique challenges of parenting in the modern age

There’s no more joyful, but maybe also more stressful part of the year for parents than the holidays. So many things to balance, so much to do. Maybe it’s a good chance for us to sit back and think about modern parenting – what challenges all parents face, common stressors, societal influences, the old ways versus modern techniques. Today we go inside parenting with three local people who work with kids daily. Now they too did not get the book on your kids, and how to raise them. But they do bring insight into how children, and the impact of our adult behaviors. Licensed professional counselor Chris Paugh is with us. As is Amy Profant, Tennessee Pathways Regional Coordinator, and Christy Bennett licensed clinical social worker.

Today In The Upper Cumberland airs each weekend as a way to introduce you to interesting people and subjects of interest to our community. Catch the show each Saturday morning at 6 on Rock 93-7, 106-9 Kicks Country, and at 8 on Lite Rock 95.9.

If you miss it Saturday, you can catch Today In The Upper Cumberland again, Sunday. The show airs Sunday morning at 7am on Rock 93-7 and News Talk 94.1/AM 1600, Sundays at Noon on News Talk 94.1/AM 1600, and Sunday night at 6pm on Lite Rock 95.9 and at 7pm on 106-9 Kicks Country.

Putnam Co will have about $135 million in debt after paying off 2019-2020 bonds.

Learn how Hope Center Adoption & Family Services helps families with adoptions.

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Board Members Dr. Dawn Fry, and Kim Cravens discuss the Putnam Co School Systems

This week, Putnam County School Board Chair Dr. Dawn Fry, and Board member Kim Cravens join Ben Rodgers to discuss the location and design for a new school in Putnam County, the school systems budgets, and the priorities of the Putnam County School System going into the new year. That’s #TRENDING

New episodes every Friday at 8am on News Talk 94.1.