Parenting

Podcast Episode 26: All You Need To Know About Your Tween with Phyllis Fagell, LCPC

Tweens are hard. They are navigating a world between childhood and those pre-adulthood years (the dreaded teens!), and Middle School isn’t really a place that many of us would be excited to go back to anytime soon! But good news! We have help! Phyllis Fagell talks with us today about the 10 key skills your tween needs to THRIVE, and how parents can help!

Family Dynamics & Relationships | Kids Activities | No Guilt Mom Podcast | Parenting

Podcast Episode 25: How to Keep FUN in the Holidays with Allison Carter

How will you be able to celebrate the holidays this year with so many things uncertain? Will the holidays still be fun and family-focused even if we can’t go see our family or have our regular traditions?

Simple. We can look to the past to “find the fun” this upcoming holiday season!

The Secret to Connecting with your Kid

We discuss with Tina Payne Bryson, PhD, what the misbehaviors really are caused by, and what we can do to stop those behaviors and teach our children better.

Child Development & Social Skills | Family Dynamics & Relationships | No Guilt Mom Podcast | Parenting | Parenting

Podcast Episode 028: Why Don’t Our Kids Listen Anymore?

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.

Family Dynamics & Relationships | Inspiration | No Guilt Mom Podcast | Parenting | Self-Care & Mental Health

Podcast Episode 22: You Can Be A Body Positive Mom!

To many of us, the phrase “body image” is like saying the “B” word- it’s a nasty derogatory thing. But it doesn’t have to be, and it shouldn’t be! So let’s take it back and show your kids how you are a Body Positive Mom!

No Guilt Mom Podcast | Parenting | Parenting | Self-Care & Mental Health

Podcast Episode 020: Mommying with Chronic Illness

We all feel mom guilt, but add chronic illness to that and it becomes almost unbearable.

In this podcast, we talk with our friends about what it’s like mommying with chronic illness, discuss how it’s impacted them, and what we can do to help support them.

Podcast Episode #19: How to Raise an Empathetic Kid

2020 has been a never ending source of stress for many of us. And when we are stressed, empathy is difficult to muster. What does that mean for our kids? Dr. Michele Borba, an educational psychologist , author and parenting expert shares simple things we can do to raise an empathetic kid in an all-about-me world.

Family Dynamics & Relationships | Kid Behavior | No Guilt Mom Podcast | Parenting | Parenting

Podcast Episode 18: Politics on the Playground

These days, everyone has trouble communicating. People yell. Coworkers talk over one another to prove their point. We want our kids to do better.

In today’s episode, JoAnn and Brie discuss keeping your mama bear in check and how to help your kids work through conflict.

Managing Sibling Fights (Without Being the Ref)

Your kids start fighting- you know, like they do everyday. And you get pulled into it to diffuse the situation. But wouldn’t it be wonderful if you didn’t have to do that? Guess what- you don’t have to!

Podcast Episode 15: How We Can Improve Our Kids’ Mental Health with Tessa Stuckey

In today’s episode we speak with Tessa Stuckey, mom of 4, Therapist, Author of the book “For the Sake of Our Youth” and host for the new podcast “For the Sake of Our Youth” .
We discuss what are some of the pressures on our kids in today’s culture, and what we can do to help.

What To Say To Your Child When Friends Are Mean

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.

Podcast Episode 053: How to Calm Down When You’re Stressed

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!

Family Dynamics & Relationships | No Guilt Mom Podcast | Parenting | Single parent

Podcast Episode 86: Parenting on the Same Page with Amy McCready

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.

Podcast 176: How to Stop the Yelling

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…

Communication | No Guilt Mom Podcast | Parenting | Self-Care & Mental Health

Podcast Episode 112: What is Social Justice Parenting?

When it comes to parenting, so many of us want to raise “good kids”. Kids who will be kind to others, who can problem solve, kids who truly understand and act out of compassion, and who understand inclusivity, justice, and equality. But there is often a space between raising “good kids” and raising pro-justice kids. That’s where the concept of Social Justice Parenting comes in.

Podcast Episode 61: How Logical Consequences are More Effective Than Punishments at Home

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.

Podcast Episode #146: How to Parent Like a Spy with Christina Hillsberg

Have you ever thought that being a parent should carry some training? How about spy training? I mean, who doesn’t want to learn how to parent like a spy? Meet Christina Hillsberg, former CIA agent and author who shares how her training as a spy has influenced her parenting with her 5 kids.

Podcast Episode 116: Six Coping Skills That Will Change Your Kids Lives