How do you make friends as an adult? It’s so scary to walk into a room where you know practically no one. We share how you can use humor to make friends.
How do you talk to kids about sex? Where do babies come from? When should you talk to your kids about sex? We share the best way to talk to your kids about sex & answer these questions with your kids.
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.
Why do so many of us moms feel guilty asking for help? You know, like it’s a burden to ask someone for help or something that we need (love, support, so on)? We will share 4 ways to work past that guilt and learn to ask for what you actually want- guilt free!
Helping moms live better, happier, simpler lives through the multifaceted nature of self-care.
You’ve heard us talk about “back in times of B.C.” (Before Children) and how life worked differently then. One of those things that worked differently were friendships (for many of us). We had school, or work, or outside hobbies where we could meet people with similar interests. But when you become a mom, some of us are cut off from those outside things and we struggle trying to make those friendships going forward. And the truth is that mom friends are absolutely essential to your journey through parenthood!
Well, no need to fear, we’ve got 3 tips on how to make (and keep) those mommy friendships going strong!
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!
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.
When you have anxiety, you feel like you’re all alone. But you’re not.
Here are 5 tips to cope with the anxiety we feel as moms.
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…
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.
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.
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.
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.