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“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 […]
If you’ve ever wondered whether your child’s struggle with reading, attention, or screen time is just a phase or something deeper… this episode is for you. I sat down with Dr. Bryce Appelbaum, a passionate and insightful functional eye doctor, and WOW! My eyes (pun totally intended) were opened. We tend to think of “eyesight”
Episode 70: Why Everything You Know About Vision is Wrong | Healthy Vision for Kids Read More »
Raise your hand if you love money! But…raise your hand if you DON’T love figuring out what to DO with your money, spending too much money, or not having enough money? That’s Brad Nelson’s mission as Debt Free Dad – to help normal everyday people take control of their finances so they can live a
Raise your hand if you’ve ever yelled or lost your cool as a parent. Keep that hand up if you thought you would never yell as a parent. I know, right? It’s the story of many who go on to be mindful or positive or grounded parenting experts. “I never thought I would…” Me neither!
In today’s Healthy Parenting Handbook episode, I’m going to take 5 different arguments against kids doing chores and learning life skills and counter them with facts, stories, research, and a big ol’ dose of common sense. These are real arguments I hear from both well-meaning parents AND keyboard warriors on social media, plus one from
Moms take care of everyone…but sometimes we forget ourselves. If you’ve had those moments when you blow up at a kid or spouse and then realize, “Oh, I haven’t eaten in 4 hours,” you know what it’s like to feel ‘hangry.’ My guest today draws upon personal and professional experience with nutrition and balancing blood
When you yell at your kids, it always works to improve their behavior and your relationship, right? Ha. But what’s a parent at the end of their rope to do? My guest today, Jennifer Kolari, has worked with some of the toughest, most challenging kids out there, and she has the answer: love them. Connect
I’m losing count of the time I’ve said this phrase: “Gosh, I really hope I don’t look back on my parenting years and regret not homeschooling.” I’m not a fan of regrets SO I will simply chose not to have regrets, but some days, I have some feelings. I love hearing about homeschoolers who have
Episode 63: Is Homeschooling Right for You? Tips, Myths, and Encouragement for Moms Read More »
Humans are designed for relationships. Then why are they so difficult??? My guest today, Dr Morgan Cutlip, is a sought-after relationship expert, but she doesn’t talk down to moms – she’s right in it with us. If you’ve ever had a disagreement with your spouse about who’s doing more than the other in the home,
Episode 62: What Is Mental Load? | How Moms Can Find Balance with Dr. Morgan Cutlip Read More »
We will ALL encounter tough situations and hard times in our lives. We will ALL cope with them in some way. But sometimes coping looks like throwing a chair or eat a whole box of cookies. Licensed Mental Health Counselor Janine Halloran joins us today to talk about the kind of coping that is safe
