This is the video channel for Parenting UP! - we are a global community of family caregivers and dementia advocates. Our leader, J Smiles is a comedian and full-time caregiver for her mom, Zetty. J uses humor to uplift and connect caregivers. Whether remote podcast listeners or a live audience, Smiles' storytelling style is warm and relatable. She has been advocating, bringing awareness and raising money for a cure since Zetty's diagnosis in 2012. The Alzheimer's Assoc., Seth Rogen's HFC and several other organizations are her partners. Subscribe here for and on Apple.



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I had an amazing time in Anaheim with the ‪@alzassociation‬ ‪@GeorgiaAlzheimers‬ ! Check out what I did and more information in today's episode!

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Check out the latest episode of ‪@parentingup‬ podcast! We had a great time at ‪@battleforthebrain9208‬ 2026!

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Check out the premier of our latest episode and send us your questions about caregiving!

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Whaddup Fam?! Catch me on Jesse Jackson Jr.'s show live today at 3pm! youtube.com/@TheJesseJacksonJrShow/streams

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Hey Parenting Up Family! Check out an amazing episode with Chanda Hinton - in our new studio!

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J Smiles on Carrie On! podcast: Caregiving, Burnout and Finding Humor

5 months ago | [YT] | 2

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Check out our latest episode with ‪@AlterDementia‬ !

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Parenting Up family in Detroit - we want to hear from you!
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Have you seen our latest episode? Check it out!

1 year ago | [YT] | 1

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Have you subscribed and watched our latest episode - Sisterhood Meets Social Media?

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