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Have you seen the dad who cleans on Instagram? I don’t know if Tyler Moore, aka Tidy Dad, enjoys that people probably know him that way, but I think it’s accurate! I’ve followed Tyler since the summer of 2022 – but who in the world remembers WHEN they started following someone on Instagram? You’ll hear […]
Episode 50: What If You Could Actually Tidy Up Your Life? with Tyler Moore Read More »
Ever been asked a question in person, and you replay the conversation over and over, a dozen times, rephrasing your answer? I did that recently, not just rephrasing but adding and rethinking and adding some more. The question was, “How do you raise such nice boys??” I decided it would make a pretty decent podcast
Episode 49: My Top Tips for Raising Nice Boys (From a Mom of Three Boys!) Read More »
The world keeps getting more and more fast-paced, and our brains and bodies aren’t really keeping up. As moms, can we possibly create a home that is a peaceful space, a safe place from which our kids can explore? My guest today is Jennifer Pepito, author of Habits for a Sacred Home, and we talk
Episode 48: Is it Possible to Create a Peaceful Home in the Midst of a Chaotic World? Read More »
Ever felt like your kids or teens want to do the opposite of what you recommend? Dr. Mandy Patterson and I are both moms of teens, and we talk today about the perils of parenting and how we work around the resistance. She has some great tips for finding a way “in” to what your
Episode 47: Teens and Fertility | Hormone Health Is NOT Just About Having Babies Read More »
I see a lot on social media about the “mental load” that women especially carry. Meal planning, grocery shopping, cleaning the house, getting kids where they belong on time, making sure they have proper snacks and meals if they won’t be home for dinner, homework, emails from everywhere… It’s a LOT. And a lot of
Episode 46: Sharing the Mental Load of Cooking Responsibility Read More »
Way back when my husband and I were new-ish parents, he read a headline that talked about parents being “bone tired” at the end of the day. For years, we referred to that phrase: “We’re BONE TIRED. Parents are all BONE TIRED.” (Put a little lilt and emphasis on “bone” and you can hear us
Let’s talk money! If you’re feeling stuck living paycheck to paycheck, you’re in the majority here in America – but it doesn’t have to be that way! Brie Sodano is a nationally recognized Personal Finance Expert, and she does things differently – today we flip some paradigms on their heads and get a peek into
Episode 44: Breaking the Cycle of Busy, Broke, and Exhausted with Brie Sodano Read More »
Will sleep become the new kale? Or the new cancer? Adults are shorting themselves on sleep in droves in our “always-on” culture, and I’m unfortunately leading the pack. That’s why I begged sleep science coach Christine Hansen to join me for a half hour to get some important tips!! I started implementing a new way
Warning – sad statistic. 🙁 The 2nd leading cause of death for kids ages 10-24 in America is…suicide. I’m not okay with this! Let’s talk this Depression Awareness Month about prevention – there are research-based strategies that parents can use to reduce their kids’ chances of being depressed. While depression isn’t the only risk factor
Episode 042: 3 Ways Parents Can Help Prevent Depression in Their Kids Read More »
Cas of Clutterbug describes her “young mom” self as a hot mess – house a disaster and feeling horrible that she couldn’t get organized. She finally realized a few important pieces of her own personality and is now a Recovering Super Slob turned Organizing Expert who teaches others how to tap into their own unique
Episode 41: Organizing Styles for Families and How Kids Organize Differently Read More »
