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Vanessa Kahlon Parenting Expert

With almost two decades of experience and a Masters in Clinical Psychology under her belt, Vanessa is no stranger to families whose children have special needs. Vanessa started her own company KAHLON Family SERVICES in 2008. KFS provides behavior consultations, social skills groups, support professionals in schools, and parenting groups for families with children with Learning and Behavioral challenges and needs. In her various capacities, as she directed and supervised various in-home Behavioral programs all around California, as well as facilitating Social Skills Groups, she succeeded in developing her own Yoga Curriculum (YEAS YOGA) to help address children’s needs as well as aid professionals in the field. YEAS YOGA (Yoga Education for Autism Spectrum)is an exciting, personalized program that Vanessa created to address Self-Regulation needs of High-Spirited children.

Vanessa is inspired to help more families in the Bay Area more professionally and effectively, Vanessa founded KFS SCHOOL as the Executive Director. KFS SCHOOL K-8 Program has been officially a Nonprofit Organization (501c3) since December 2016 and serving children in San Francisco and the Bay Area Community. In 2022 San Fransisco Examiner wrote about KFS School as Four Schools In SF That Think Outside The Box. Vanessa is the host of "Parenting with Vanessa Kahlon". The show empowers parents with tools and strategies for children's daily struggles. The show was aired on KABC Radio station and currently on her own podcast click here to listen to her podcasts. In addition, This Is SF series three on CBS interviewed Vanessa and will air the summer of 2020. They discussed her approach along with learning more about her book “Shut Up & Parent”.

Vanessa is also a guest lecturer around California – with various schools and organizations seeking professional development in behavior modification and management. Named Woman of the Year by the National Association of Professional Women in 2014. In 2021 Entrepreneurs Hearld, Top 30 Influential Entrepreneurs. Then in 2022 she was named again by Entrepreneurs Herald, Top 30 Women Entrepreneurs To Take Inspiration From. Vanessa is passionate about keeping families communicative, happy and healthy. Vanessa’s approach is professional, yet personal. She is relationship based - and she gets results! She cares deeply for all clients and their families, bringing purposeful challenges to stretch them beyond their current capacity.

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My Dark Truth: A Story Of Resilience &Raquo; Vanessalogopng
My Dark Truth: A Story of Resilience

My Dark Truth: A Story of Resilience My Dark Truth: A Story of Resili…

My Dark Truth: A Sto…

My Dark Truth: A Story of Resilience My Dark Truth: A Story of ResilienceIn this deeply personal episode, I share my dark truth—the challenges, pain, and experiences that shaped my childhood and the person I am today. Through my own story, I explore a question that fascinates psychologists, educators, and parents alike: Why do some children develop resilience in the face of adversity while others struggle?Drawing from both lived experience and research, we’ll d…

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How Communicating With Parents Can Be Hard! &Raquo; Vanessalogopng
How Communicating With Parents Can Be Hard!

Every parent has a process when it comes to their child but when you ignore the signs of what is happening with your child you are not helping your child. This podcast will talk about my process with…

Every parent has a p…

Every parent has a process when it comes to their child but when you ignore the signs of what is happening with your child you are not helping your child. This podcast will talk about my process with working with families and understanding how easy it is for other professionals to sugar coat things since they don’t want to deal with the parents own internal battle when it comes to parenting as they become defensive. Some parents have an excuse for their child’s every move and this isn’t helping anyone.

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When Social Emotional Needs Comes First At Kfs School, Sf &Raquo; Vanessalogopng
When Social Emotional Needs Comes First At KFS School, SF

When you have a school calling you about what your child is doing wrong daily it might not be your child but the environment. Learn about KFS School in San Francisco, which is micro school that puts t…

When you have a scho…

When you have a school calling you about what your child is doing wrong daily it might not be your child but the environment. Learn about KFS School in San Francisco, which is micro school that puts the social emotional needs of the child first. When a child is feeling secure and happy that is when learning can really occur so here are some tips that can help a child that has a hard time with transitions and feeling like they do not belong.

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Parenting The Parents &Amp; Dementia! &Raquo; Vanessalogopng
Parenting The Parents & Dementia!

No matter your age you are always your parents child in their eyes. There does come a day where they will need the support such as reminders to things when they forget things in their daily life. Th…

No matter your age y…

No matter your age you are always your parents child in their eyes. There does come a day where they will need the support such as reminders to things when they forget things in their daily life. This is a hard switch since in their eyes you are the child and who are you telling them what to do. Then with age other things can occur and this is my story with my father having dementia and coming out with my 90 day self-care journal “Love That Remains” for caregivers and family members who are going through this struggle. Having to be strong for everyone and how are you taking care of you…

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How I Mask To Cope! &Raquo; Vanessalogopng
How I Mask To Cope!

Have friends around you that support you when you have those moments. Who supports you and understands how things can be hard is who you want to be around in life.

Have friends around …

Have friends around you that support you when you have those moments. Who supports you and understands how things can be hard is who you want to be around in life.

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When Kids Don’t Want To Talk: Understanding Behavior Beyond Words &Raquo; Vanessalogopng
When Kids Don’t Want to Talk: Understanding Behavior Beyond Words

In this refreshingly honest episode of Parenting With Vanessa Kahlon, Vanessa is joined by licensed Marriage and family therapist Kerry Johnson—who also happens to be one of her closest friends. Tog…

In this refreshingly…

In this refreshingly honest episode of Parenting With Vanessa Kahlon, Vanessa is joined by licensed marriage and family therapist Kerry Johnson—who also happens to be one of her closest friends. Together, they unpack what happens when kids experience a behavioral outburst... and then don’t want to talk about it in Therapy.From school incidents to home meltdowns, the conversation dives into the importance of regulation, emotional safety, and why sometimes less talking is more effective. They discuss how shame, Anxiety, and sensory overload impact kids, and offer practical tools to empower p…

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A Holocaust Survivor’s Story: Surviving, Rebuilding, And Never Forgetting &Raquo; Vanessalogopng
A Holocaust Survivor’s Story: Surviving, Rebuilding, and Never Forgetting

In this very special episode of Parenting With Vanessa Kahlon, Vanessa sits down with someone truly close to her heart—her father, Ben. With the rise in antisemitism around the world, Ben courageous…

In this very special…

In this very special episode of Parenting With Vanessa Kahlon, Vanessa sits down with someone truly close to her heart—her father, Ben. With the rise in antisemitism around the world, Ben courageously shares his personal story of survival, Trauma, and resilience as a young Jewish boy growing up in Tripoli (now Libya), enduring violent riots, family loss, and displacement.From witnessing horrific attacks as a child to immigrating to Israel and later building a life from scratch through military service, modeling, and acting—Ben’s story is both heartbreaking and inspiring. He speaks about …

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