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“I don’t like fish.” How many of us have a child, spouse, or self who says that? My guest today says that’s off course – no one can accurately say they “don’t like” “fish” – and I love her reasons! Whether you love fish or haven’t learned to love it yet, this non-fishy interview all […]
Episode 76: “I Don’t Like Fish”: Why You Might Be Wrong (and How to Start Loving It) Read More »
My oldest struggled with eczema from time to time, but when our house presented us with a toxic mold issue, he really flared up. It was the worst we’d ever seen, and after 3 weeks of completely ditching gluten, dairy, and sugar (by his own choice and motivation), nothing had changed. It was heartbreaking! I
This is a guest post from Mary Voogt of Just Take a Bite! Taco night. Taco Tuesday. The best night of the week. Whatever you prefer to call it, taco night is usually a family favorite. In fact, I don’t think I’ve ever met anyone who doesn’t like tacos (and I work with picky eaters!).
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You’ve probably seen the meme. It goes something like this: “Harvard found that the biggest predictor of success in life is doing chores as a child.” Cue the halo lighting up your messy living room—your kids grumbling about folding laundry suddenly feels like elite education. Harvard said so! Except … Harvard didn’t. So what is
ADHD is not just an attention disorder; it’s an executive functioning disorder. The myths abound! If you’ve always thought of kids with ADHD as those who struggle in school, think again. If you expect ADHD kids to have trouble focusing, wrong again. If you think kids with ADHD are destined to struggle more throughout life,
As a parent, I’m often asked: “How do you teach life skills like cooking, cleaning, or budgeting?” I love answering that question (because that’s literally my jam!). It’s hard enough for parents to get over their psychological roadblocks and slowwwww down enough to teach tangible skills. It’s even harder to figure out how to pass
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Emily’s stories are going to get your head nodding in empathy and connection – we’ve all been there with the kid who just will NOT put their shoes on, brush their teeth, or do as we ask! If you’ve ever felt the guilt after exploding all over your kids, those little beings you LOVE so
If you’ve ever passed kefir in the grocery store and wondered, “Is that stuff actually good for you?”—you’re not alone. In this episode, I talk with Julie Smolyansky, CEO of Lifeway Kefir, who shares how this tangy, probiotic-rich drink became a lifeline for her immigrant family—and a powerful tool for mental and physical wellness. Julie
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When I think about teaching life skills to my kids, I always come back to one core truth: it’s not just about checking a skill off a list. It’s about raising humans who can think, adapt, and stand on their own two feet. That’s why when I find a “hack” that actually works to make
Teaching Life Skills: The Best Hack I’ve Used (and What Other Smart Parents Swear By) Read More »
“Some parents get to just drop their kids off and know they’ll have a pretty good day at school,” said my guest Ginny Kochis when I mused, “Maybe most kids are actually neurodivergent; is there any typical anymore?” We may all think and process information differently, but it’s true that some diagnoses make parenting feel
