Postpartum depression is a reality that affects countless mothers. Sarah Hoover join us and shares her story on how postpartum depression impacted her motherhood journey, why it’s so common, and how to seek help. You’re not alone—let’s break the silence around postpartum depression together.
Discover why reward charts might not be working the way you hoped and learn effective parenting strategies that go beyond sticker reward charts. We share the common pitfalls of reward charts, why they can backfire, and how to replace them with approaches that build intrinsic motivation in kids. If you’re tired of relying on reward charts without lasting results, this post is your guide to creating a calmer, more connected family dynamic.
Feeling stressed by the holiday hustle? Discover why letting go of holiday perfection can bring more joy to your season. Learn tips for letting go of holiday perfection and embracing boundaries, self-care, and traditions that truly matter. It’s time to reclaim your joy by letting go of holiday perfection this year!
Dr. Sheryl Ziegler joins us & offers us real support on how we can navigate relationships with our loved ones and come out stronger on the other side.
Struggling with your teen’s emotional outbursts? In this episode, we dive into practical parenting strategies for teens to help you handle those “I hate you” moments with confidence. Learn effective parenting strategies for teens that promote emotional intelligence, conflict resolution, and better communication for a stronger connection with your child.
Are you feeling the weight of achievement pressure in teens? In this blog post, we dive deep into how achievement pressure in teens is affecting self-worth and creating a toxic achievement culture. Learn how to support your teen’s mental health, manage achievement pressure in teens, and foster resilience so they can thrive without the stress of perfection.
Are you tired of feeling like the only one handling the responsibilities at home? Discover how to encourage your husband to step up and share responsibilities in your relationship. Embrace the concept of equal partnership by fostering open communication and accountability. With a few simple strategies, you can transform your home into a balanced environment where both partners contribute to household responsibilities. It’s time to redefine your dynamic and enjoy a fulfilling equal partnership!
Feeling the parenting pressure? Learn how to ditch overwhelm and keep calm amidst the chaos. From triaging tasks like a pro to building simple systems and embracing self-compassion, discover practical tips to ditch overwhelm daily. Say goodbye to parenting panic and hello to a more balanced life!
Struggling with work-life balance and motherhood? Explore real tips for managing motherhood alongside career goals, building a support system, and making work-life balance achievable for moms juggling it all.
Learn how to recognize the signs of emotional abuse, empower kids in difficult co-parenting situations, and build a supportive community. Discover tools to protect your children’s mental well-being and identify the signs of abuse early on.
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.