Parenting

Podcast Episode 271: Let Them Eat Sugar: Busting the Mom Myths that Simply Aren’t True
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Podcast Episode 271: Let Them Eat Sugar: Busting the Mom Myths that Simply Aren’t True

Parenting myths debunked! Discover the truth about sugar and hyperactivity in kids, late-night energy bursts, and ADHD. Join us on a hilarious, myth-busting adventure to better understand your child’s behavior and the real effects of sugar and hyperactivity in kids. Enjoy the journey—and maybe even a cupcake!

Podcast Episode 270: Why Connection Works So Much Better Than Correction with Michelle Kenney, M.Ed.
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Podcast Episode 270: Why Connection Works So Much Better Than Correction with Michelle Kenney, M.Ed.

Discover effective parenting strategies to break the cycle of punishment and frustration. Learn how effective parenting strategies can foster a stronger, more empathetic relationship with your children and create a happier home environment.

Podcast Episode 268: How Decluttering Will Help You Handle Tough Situations with Katy Wells
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Podcast Episode 268: How Decluttering Will Help You Handle Tough Situations with Katy Wells

Discover effective tips on how to manage clutter at home and create a peaceful environment. Learn how decluttering can improve your parenting, reduce stress, and help you handle tough situations with ease. Embrace a clutter-free lifestyle and transform your family home today!

Podcast Episode 267: What Parenting Style Is Best? A Real Life Case Study
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Podcast Episode 267: What Parenting Style Is Best? A Real Life Case Study

Join me as I take a leap of faith and share a personal story about navigating two different parenting styles with my ex-husband. Discover how our differing philosophies created unique challenges and valuable lessons for our family. Get comfy, grab your favorite beverage, and dive into our tale of authoritarian vs. authoritative parenting and the insights it brought.

Podcast Episode 265: How to Motivate Your Teen
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Podcast Episode 265: How to Motivate Your Teen

Unlock the secrets to parenting teens with our expert tips. From motivating unmotivated teens to building trust and fostering communication, we’ve got you covered. Say goodbye to frustration and hello to a stronger relationship with your teens. Dive in and discover the keys to successful parenting in the teenage years!

Podcast Episode 264: Don’t Want to Wake Up Early For a Morning Routine? Here’s What You Need to Do with Desirae Endres
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Podcast Episode 264: Don’t Want to Wake Up Early For a Morning Routine? Here’s What You Need to Do with Desirae Endres

Discover game-changing Morning Routine Tips in our latest blog post. Learn how to start your day with calm and success without sacrificing precious sleep. From finding your peaceful morning pocket to embracing a minimal-ish lifestyle, we’ve got you covered. Say goodbye to frantic mornings and hello to stress-free starts!

Podcast Episode 261: 1 Easy Habit To Get Kids To Open Up More
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Podcast Episode 261: 1 Easy Habit To Get Kids To Open Up More

Learn 1 easy habit for getting your kids to talk. Discover parenting tips for getting kids to talk by using of active listening, navigating moments of silence, and managing your own emotions to create a safe space for open dialogue. Strengthen your parent-child bond and foster trust through the art of listening. Dive in and start meaningful conversations today!

Podcast Episode 260: Why You Shouldn’t Reward Your Kids for Good Grades
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Podcast Episode 260: Why You Shouldn’t Reward Your Kids for Good Grades

Unlock the secrets to nurturing academic success without resorting to financial incentives. Our podcast episode explores effective strategies for Encouraging Motivation in Children, from fostering a love of learning to celebrating effort over outcome. Say goodbye to bribes and hello to intrinsic motivation with our expert tips!

Podcast Episode 259: Why Does This Piss Me Off So Much? Your Values Can Screw Everything Up
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Podcast Episode 259: Why Does This Piss Me Off So Much? Your Values Can Screw Everything Up

Struggling with mom guilt? Our mom guilt solutions will help you break free from the guilt trap and live a happier, more fulfilling life. Discover how understanding your core values can be the key to overcoming mom guilt and achieving your goals. Dive in and reclaim your joy today!

Podcast Episode 253: The Mom Food Fight: We Don’t Do Homemade and Neither Should You!
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Podcast Episode 253: The Mom Food Fight: We Don’t Do Homemade and Neither Should You!

Struggling with mom guilt about food? Discover how to let go of the guilt and pressure and embrace convenience without sacrificing love or nutrition. Learn how shared meal planning and fostering healthy eating habits can transform your family’s relationship with food.

How To Deal With Mean Friends At School
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How To Deal With Mean Friends At School

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
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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!

Podcast Episode 86: Parenting on the Same Page with Amy McCready
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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 Episode 028: Why Don’t Our Kids Listen Anymore?
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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.

Podcast Episode 112: What is Social Justice Parenting?
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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
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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
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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
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Podcast Episode 116: Six Coping Skills That Will Change Your Kids Lives

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.