Podcast Episode 29: How to Raise a Brave Kid
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Podcast Episode 29: How to Raise a Brave Kid

No one wants their kids to fail. As parents, we are wired to help our kids. It’s in our DNA to help our kids succeed in life.

So- how do we help them build bravery, courage and self-sufficiency? We give them those opportunities to shine and feel bravery, courage and see that they can be self-sufficient.

We are delighted to get to speak with Ned Johnson, who is the co-author of “The Self-Driven Child”. Ned helps parents adopt a new way of thinking and employ tools to support their kids autonomy, vital to helping kids lower their stress and develop intrinsic motivation.

Podcast Episode 027: How to Get Away As A Stressed Mom
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Podcast Episode 027: How to Get Away As A Stressed Mom

When your emotional cup is empty, you feel stressed to the max and have nothing left for anyone else in your life. No one benefits from that mama! So listen up- this episode gives you permission to let yourself get away and release that stress.

Today we are joined by Shana O’Mara of The Pixie Planner. Shana is a mom who travels often and she shares why you need to enjoy some mom-only adventures, while giving you practical tips on how to do it AND not have your kids feel left out!

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

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

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 22: You Can Be A Body Positive Mom!
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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!

Podcast Episode #19: How to Raise an Empathetic Kid
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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.