Podcast Episode 162: Finding it hard to relax? 5 ways to make it happen
It can be tough to relax as a mom when you’re constantly juggling a million things, but these five tips can help make it happen.
It can be tough to relax as a mom when you’re constantly juggling a million things, but these five tips can help make it happen.
We discuss why the corporate world doesn’t understand how to effectively support employee caregivers, especially working moms, and what we can start doing now to make real change in the way society values care work.
Using stories as a teaching tool is an effective way to help kids learn and remember information. Here are three different types of stories that can be helpful in your parenting arsenal.
No matter where you live, or your religious or political views, the odds are good that most parents share one common goal…
we don’t want our kids to be A-holes.
We’ll share how contingent love can raise an a-hole and what you can do to raise your kids to be kind and compassionate.
As parents, we often feel uncomfortable when we even think about talking to our kids about sex. We’ll show you how to get comfortable with sex talks with your kids as well as how to keep them safe online.
Do you feel like you aren’t allowed to say no to people because you end up feeling guilty or you’re afraid they will be mad or resent you saying no? Why do we feel like that?
We are going to show you that you’re allowed to say no and not feel guilty, by giving you 3 easy steps to be confident in your boundaries.
Feeling guilty about your kids screen time? We will erase the shame, teach you to focus on what matters most when it comes to limiting screen time, and how (and why!) to put your phone down!
The struggle of getting out the door in the mornings on time is REAL! It feels like the kids are moving so slow, and then we can lose our cool and yell. We’ve ALL been there. And it’s not a proud moment. We can help you! Learn how you can repair things with your kids after yelling and what you can do in the future to avoid it in the future.
Do you feel like you can’t your family to do chores? Let alone get your kids to do chores? We all struggle with it. How do you get your kids (or anyone in your family) to do chores? We share our 4 surefire ways to get your family to do chores- without the hassle!
What should you do when your kid lies to you? Whenever your kid lies, you probably feel like you’re the only one. But kids tell lies for many reasons! We’ll share with you the most common reasons kids lie, what you can do to stop the lying, and to strengthen your relationship with your kid in the process.
Mean kids. They’re everywhere.
Let’s face it. These kids who tease aren’t horrible human beings (although our mama bear senses want to say they are), they just lack social skills.
So if we want our kids to avoid these mean kids and seek out positive relationships, we as parents, need to teach them social skills.
We all get into arguments with our kids that make us feel stressed and anxious. But how do we get out of that and move on to a solution with our kids? We give easy calm down strategies for your and your kids. You both will be able to cool down in no time flat!
These tips are perfect for parents and kids!
It can be hard finding your authentic self when we put so much energy into our family every day. It becomes so difficult to untangle where your identity ends and your identity as a parent begins (news flash- they are different)! We’re going to share 3 things you can do to have healthy boundaries with our kids and family and help you find your authentic self.
It’s hard enough when you are trying to pick a place to go out to eat and no one is on the same page, but when you and your partner or co-parent aren’t on the same page…it can be downright agonizing! We discuss with Amy how parents can identify what the real issue is causing their parenting struggles and how to best get on the same page and become a united front.
Every day feels like a fight. Whether you ask your kids to pick up their shoes off the floor, to go get dressed for school, or simply to come join the family for dinner. It often feels like our kids simply don’t listen to us! But if we did just 3 simple things, we would see much different results.
Want to stop yelling at home? You’re not alone. Some of us grew up in ultra loud households where raised voices were just the normal…
Too often, we fall into the trap of punishing our kids in the heat of the moment after something’s happened. But that hardly ever works. Here, we’ll discuss the difference between logical consequences and punishments, as well as how to make effective logical consequences that will have a positive impact on your discipline at home.
Do you wonder how to teach good coping skills to your kids? We talk with Janine Halloran, LMHC, about everything parents should and shouldn’t do when learning and teaching good coping skills to kids.
We share our thoughts on motherhood, the ups and downs of it all, and 3 essential tips on how to reclaim your joy as a mom during those rough days in parenting.
Why do so many of us feel a little squeamish when we even think about talking with our kids about sex? But it doesn’t need to and we have the answers.