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Project Parenthood

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Parenting is tough. But with Project Parenthood's practical advice, tips, and tricks you’ll add more balance, perspective, and fun into your family’s busy life! Join Chelsea Dorcich, LMFT for weekly parenting insights!
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Episodes

291 MM 5 Tips for Enjoying a Disney Vacation with Kids

Disney vacations should be magical and memorable, not overwhelming and exhausting. Disney-vet Mighty Mommy offers 5 fabulous tips for ensuring an enjoyable Disney vacation with your family.

Aug 18, 20149 minEp. 291

290 MM 5 Tips for Planning a Magical Disney Vacation

Mighty Mommy has visited Disney 20 times, many of those with her 8 kids in tow, and shares her 5 best planning tips to ensure your Disney vacation is magical--not overwhelming and exhausting. Visit the website to read the full transcript: http://bit.ly/XhV251

Aug 10, 201412 minEp. 290

210 MM 5 Tips to Make Family Meal Planning Easier

Tired of wondering what you can fix your family for dinner each night? Mighty Mommy has 5 tips to make meal planning easier. Read the full transcript: http://bit.ly/1ujGRHb

Aug 04, 20147 minEp. 210

289 MM 5 Tips to Help You Parent in Public

Kids don't always behave as we'd like when we're out, and parenting when others are watching can be tough. But you're certainly not alone: make these uncomfortable moments a lot more bearable with Mighty Mommy's 5 helpful tips to help you parent under difficult circumstances--and when you have an audience. Visit the website to read the full transcript: http://bit.ly/1pG6xtj

Jul 27, 201411 minEp. 289

288 MM 8 Clever and Easy Baby Shower Ideas

Even when baby showers are for your best friends, they're generally not events that evoke much excitement. So to help inspire a bit more enthusiasm when you open that pink or blue invite, Mighty Mommy shares 8 clever ideas from her favorite baby showers ever. Read the transcript: http://bit.ly/1nqT2R2

Jul 21, 20149 minEp. 288

287 MM 7 Simple Ways to Get Your Kids To Listen

For parents, one of the biggest frustrations is realizing your child isn’t listening when you're talking. Having been through this with her own 8 kids, Mighty Mommy shares 7 simple ways to get their attention, once and for all!

Jul 14, 20149 minEp. 287

286 MM 5 Low-Stress Birthday Party Ideas for Ages 1 Through 8

Birthday parties for kids, especially younger children, don’t have to turn into a huge production if you can keep the focus on your child and not worry about the hoopla that surrounds a kid’s party these days. Mighty Mommy has five party ideas for ages one through eight that are not only fun and easy, but also inexpensive! Be prepared to enjoy your child’s special day rather than spend weeks of stressful preparation making it all happen.

Jul 06, 201410 minEp. 286

285 MM 6 Ways to Become a Calmer Parent

When a child's behavior is driving you nuts, it's easy to lose your cool and lash out. But it's not productive. Mighty Mommy has 6 ways to put the calm back into your parenting style..

Jun 29, 20148 minEp. 285

283 MM 9 Smart Parenting Shortcuts

With hectic schedules and countless daily commitments, it’s more important than ever to find time savers to let you breathe easier and enjoy extra time with your family. Mighty Mommy has 9 smart parenting shortcuts to help ease the grind.

Jun 15, 20149 minEp. 283

279 MM How to Raise an Introverted Child

In our extremely social, exhibitionistic world, being an introvert can be tough. Mighty Mommy shares 8 strategies for raising an introverted child to be a successful adult.

May 12, 201410 minEp. 279

278 MM How to Survive Your Teen's Prom

Prom season arrives bigger and more complicated every spring. Mighty Mommy has 6 practical tips to help you and your child through this exciting (and nerve wracking) rite of passage.

May 04, 20149 minEp. 278

277 MM 6 Ways to Take Back Family Time

Does driving your kids to various activities count as family time in your household? Mighty Mommy understands. That's why she has 6 great tips to help you take back family time, stay connected, and have some fun in the process!

Apr 27, 201412 minEp. 277

276 MM 7 Ways to Raise a Caring Child

Teaching children to take responsible action is a process that develops gradually over time—from preschool to high school. Check out Mighty Mommy's 7 tried and true ways to raise a caring child

Apr 20, 20148 minEp. 276

274 MM 5 Ways Your Child Can Cope with Losing

Mighty Mommy knows that not every kid can be a winner all the time--losing is a normal part of life. Listen to her 5 winning ways you can balance winning and losing in your child’s everyday life.

Apr 06, 201410 minEp. 274

182 MM 6 Ways to Raise an Innovative Child

How can you raise the next Mark Zuckerberg? Mighty Mommy has expert tips on how to think outside the box to encourage your child's creativity

Mar 31, 20147 minEp. 182

273 MM How to Transition Your Toddler Out of Naps

The transition away from a daily nap can be jarring for both parents and toddlers alike. Follow Mighty Mommy' 7 tips to help you adjust to this new nap-free schedule.

Mar 23, 201410 minEp. 273

272 MM Top 10 Parenting Products

Mighty Mommy shares her top 10 picks for products that have made her life a little bit easier throughout her 20 years of parenting 8 kids.

Mar 16, 201410 minEp. 272

271 MM 5 Playful Ways to Connect With Your PreSchooler

Preschoolers require a totally different approach than toddlers. Mighty Mommy has 5 ways to engage with your 3-5-year-old to develop their budding independence and foster a love of exploration, learning, and social connection.

Mar 09, 20147 minEp. 271

270 MM 4 Ways to Raise a Gender Neutral Child

Mighty Mommy addresses a listener's email about raising gender neutral kids. Here are 4 suggestions to help you avoid the blue and pink traps while parenting.

Mar 03, 201410 minEp. 270

269 MM How to Treat Your Child's Head Lice

Itch-itch-scratch-scratch...oh no, it's head lice! Before you lose your cool, remember that head lice are not an actual health threat. So roll up your sleeves and follow Mighty Mommy’s effective tips for getting rid of the lousy parasites once and for all.

Feb 24, 201411 minEp. 269

268 MM 8 Ways to Help Your Child Make Friends and Fit In

For some kids, making friends and finding a social circle is easy, while for others it can be a struggle. Mighty Mommy shares 8 tips you can use to help your child through the lonely periods of fitting in and generating new friendships.

Feb 16, 20149 minEp. 268

266 MM 5 Ways to Survive Your Child's Witching Hour

Regardless of what you call it, there seems to be a crazed time of the day, usually between 4pm and 6pm, when most babies and children fall apart. Whether you’re a working or stay-at-home parent, Mighty Mommy's 5 tips will help you not only survive, but even thrive during the dreaded witching hour.

Feb 02, 20148 minEp. 266

302 MM 4 Ways to Handle Teenage Defiance and Rebellion

Back talk, eye-rolling, disrespect - if you live with a teenager, these are probably very familiar experiences. But they don't have to be. Savvy Psychologist, Dr. Ellen Hendriksen, joins Mighty Mommy with 4 expert tips on how to minimize defiant behavior. Visit the website: http://bit.ly/10qlU3E

Jan 02, 201413 minEp. 302

261 MM Were You a Good Paret This Year?

New Year’s is an excellent time to set resolutions for the year ahead and to reflect on this past year of parenting. Besides reminiscing about the wonderful times you spent with your kids, take a minute to consider how you did at these 10 essential parenting skills.

Dec 22, 201310 minEp. 261

258 MM 8 Ways to Lighten Your Parenting Load

Raising kids is supposed to enrich our lives, yet parents today are so overwhelmed that they hardly ever remember to stop and smell the roses. Mighty Mommy shares 8 tips on how to lighten the load and enjoy your role as a parent.

Dec 02, 20138 minEp. 258

257 MM 11 Ways to Raise Grateful Kids

Mighty Mommy shares 11 ways to instill a mindset of gratitude in your children and make it your family’s way of life.

Nov 24, 201310 minEp. 257

256 MM Helping a Child Deal with Death

Mighty Mommy Shares 8 tips to keep in mind when explaining death to your child as well as ways to help them grieve at their own pace.

Nov 18, 20138 minEp. 256
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