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.
Do you feel like your kids don’t respect you? They talk back, won’t listen when you ask them to do chores, the list goes on. As kids, many of us were taught a generation ago to simply listen to and follow adults. We give you 7 simple ways to get RESPECT in your home!
Do you feel like you’re all alone and failing at motherhood? Mom guilt is universal. We’ll help you unpack & let go of that guilt in this podcast episode featuring Einat Nathan.
Not sure how to deal with your kids fighting or breaking rules? We give you 3 ways to handle every discipline problem (almost) & which ones will work best for you!
When we focus on making things easier in the short term, we deprive our kids of the skills they need for the long haul. Julie Lythcott-Haims shares with us how we can support our kids to become self-sufficient adults.
So many moms worry about whether or not we are giving enough attention to our kids, especially when they outnumber you! We feel guilty for spending what may seem like a lot of time with one child and not enough with the other.
Are we really giving some of our kids (often the younger ones) the raw end of the deal? Nope, we’re doing our best.
Having trouble with bedtime routines and sibling fights? In this episode we talk about the difficulties of getting 3 kids (all under 6 years old!) in bed at night and how to not get caught in the middle of every fight- especially ones that involve the TV remote!
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.
Summer break is upon us and moms everywhere are desperately coming up with summer schedules, driving from activity to activity and planning day after day in an attempt to keep their kids from getting bored. We try so hard to keep everyone entertained so no one gets bored. We give you 5 science-backed reasons why it’s not your job to entertain the kids and it’s actually good for them to be bored!
Your space definitely affects your mood. Have you ever noticed how in some places you feel super relaxed and calm and others just seem to make your heart race with anxiety as soon as you set eyes on it? Here, we tell you how to create your happy place in your own home!
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.
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.