We’ve all experienced drama, right? Maybe we see our kids arguing and we want to step in to solve it, but aren’t quite sure how. …
Getting divorced is not an easy thing, especially when you have kids. But few people talk about the guilt they feel while contemplating getting divorced.We’ll share our experiences with guilt when getting divorced, what the research says on the effects of parents staying in an unhappy relationship, and what you can do to support your kids (and your own) mental health both during and after getting divorced.
Are you trying to find a screentime solution for your family’s increased screentime? We have the best screentime solutions that will help you set healthy screentime boundaries no matter how old your kids are!
Wonder what your next move needs to be? Or do you feel like you’re stuck in a rut? Check out our conversation with author Elle Cosimano and how she discovered what was truly important, how to appreciate a simpler way of life, and most importantly, to teach her kids how to fail forward!
Oh behavior charts! Full of promise, hope, and stickers! But we have to tell you it’s not all it’s been made out to be. We’ll share why you need to stop using behavior charts and start using these 5 more effective ways to manage the whining, fighting, talking back, and everything else.
Should kids get paid allowance? We tell you what the research says about whether or not kids should get paid an allowance plus our simple tool to help make giving allowance the easiest thing ever!
Need to know how to stop the meltdowns? We cover everything you need to know about empathy, EI, and coping skills so you can stop the meltdowns now! And help your kid become more resilient, and improve their overall well-being.
Do you struggle getting the kids ready for school on time? Does it feel like you have to remind, nag, and do it yourself just to get everyone out the door on time? We have 4 ways to make sure your kids are ready for school on time…without the remind, nagging, or doing it all yourself!
Struggling to motivate your kids? In this episode, we’re joined by William R. Stixrud, Ph.D. & Ned Johnson – the dynamic duo behind The Self-Driven Child and What Do You Say?: Talking with Kids to Build Motivation, Stress Tolerance, and a Happy Home – to discuss how to talk with our kids to build motivation.
It’s our 100th episode and we couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate than with YOU! Several of our listeners join us live for No Guilt Mom trivia, discuss our favorite episodes and hear some stories from behind-the-scenes.
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.