Are you at a loss on how to have critical conversations with loved ones? Listen in as my guest shares her strategies. Click here for show notes and more from Jeanne-Marie, your parenting mentor. “What can I do?” is a question I often ask myself and how I came across Tracie's work. The notion of a quiet rebel intrigued me. I hope this conversation sparks curiosity and initiates authentic conversations. They are critical to have. What We Talked About: Why authentic conversations are critical to ha...
Nov 20, 2023•25 min
Ever wondered about the silent mental load parenthood brings? Listen in as my guest shares her personal and professional aspects of this transformative journey. Click here for show notes and more from Jeanne-Marie, your parenting mentor. Becoming a parent is a life-changing event, yet little is shared about the overwhelming mental load it entails. Today, my guest shared her personal and professional views on the mental health concerns parents have. What We Talked About: Meredith’s New Book ‘The ...
Nov 16, 2023•29 min
Do you spend time in nature with your child? Listen in to discover why it is so important for you and your child. Click here for show notes and more from Jeanne-Marie, Your Parenting Mentor. Nature has always been my most dedicated therapist; when I’m feeling out of sorts, a walk outside will often help restore my calm. Today, my guest and I talked about bringing therapy outdoors. What We Talked About: What exactly does an occupational therapist do Why did Laura decide to take her practice outdo...
Nov 13, 2023•47 min
Do you sometimes feel at a loss on how to help your child with their emotions? Listen in to get some important pointers. Click here for show notes and more from Jeanne-Marie, Your Parenting Mentor. Identifying our emotions and learning how to cope with them is essential to our overall well-being. Teaching these skills to our children is my guest’s expertise. What We Talked About: The importance of identifying emotions Her approach to teaching coping skills to children Ways to process children’s ...
Nov 09, 2023•30 min
Ever wonder what it takes to be a world-schooling family? Listen in to find out how my guest navigates it with her family. Click here for show notes and more from Jeanne-Marie, Your Parenting Mentor. Current Event Update: this episode was recorded earlier this year before Kayla had to leave her home to keep her family safe. Every once in a while, I get to meet an Insta-friend in person. Meeting and learning about World View Parenting and all the adventures Kayla and her family have chosen to exp...
Nov 06, 2023•39 min
Do you ever feel the urge to turn everything off? Listen in as I share my 60 day digital detox for the soul. Click here for show notes and more from Jeanne-Marie, Your Parenting Mentor. Caring for the soul and nervous system by allowing myself to have a 60 day digital detox. I thought it is appropriate to re-introduce myself and share with you what to expect for the next few months. Always good to connect with you. What I Talked About: Who is Jeanne-Marie today? Here to support you in preparing ...
Nov 02, 2023•21 min
Are you frustrated that your child is being made to fit in a box they do not fit in? Listen in to Dayna as she shares her personal experience and all the helpful strategies she has developed to help us go from surviving to thriving. Click here for Show Notes and more from Jeanne-Marie, Your Parenting Mentor . What a delight to finally speak with Dayna. She has a wealth of information and personal stories on how to go from surviving to thriving as a parent and family. Her book, which will help us...
Aug 10, 2023•32 min
Do you struggle with your child enjoying reading? My guest today shares her wisdom on how we can help our children be good readers and learn from reading. Click here for Show Notes and more from Jeanne-Marie, Your Parenting Mentor Reading is a complex task, and knowing how our child’s brain works will help you make reading fun, enjoyable, and part of everyday life. My guest today shares her many years of experience and research on the topic of reading comprehension. What We Talked About: How can...
Aug 03, 2023•41 min
Would you like to have a translator to make sense of all the parenting advice out there? Listen in to find out what some of the research is saying. The information we have access to can be overwhelming at times. How can we really process it all? My guest today does just that, she translates it all for us. What We Talked About: Finding reliable science-backed resources for parents Did the global Pandemic affect our children’s cognitive and emotional development How parents can help their children...
Jul 27, 2023•38 min
Do you struggle with what your child will and will not eat? Listen in to find solutions for a healthy diet for the entire family. Today I’ll eat just about anything, but it wasn't always this way. I know how stressful it can be for parents when their children want nothing with the food they have prepared. Today a kind compassionate and knowledgeable registered dietitian shares how we can best support our children with healthy eating habits. What We Talked About: Why Jennifer started Kids Eat in ...
Jul 20, 2023•44 min
When life gives us some difficult situations, whether divorce or a cancer diagnosis, how can we best explain it to our children? Sara used her creative and psychology background to do just that and has developed fabulous resources for all of us, whether dealing with simple or complex situations and raising resilience along the way. Click here for Show Notes and more from Jeanne-Marie, Your Parenting Mentor Have you had to explain a difficult situation to your young children? Listen in to find wh...
Jul 13, 2023•30 min
What are you doing at home to raise compassionate anti-racist children? Listen in to learn what positive impact you can have. Show Notes and more from Jeanne-Marie, Your Parenting Mentor I don’t know about you, but I sometimes get overwhelmed with despair when thinking about all the social injustices people experience daily. Thanks to my compassionate and kind guest and author of Social Justice Parenting, Dr. Baxley, I now know that we can all bring justice to all. What We Talked About: How Trac...
Jul 06, 2023•29 min
Are you intrigued about what baby-led weaning is all about? Listen in to find out the best approach to introducing solids safely to your little one. The introduction to solid can be daunting for some. My guest today explains the child lead concept of Baby Led Weaning. It made so much sense to me and was very aligned with the child-led approach of Montessori parenting. Click here for Show Notes and more from Jeanne-Marie, Your Parenting Mentor What We Talked About: How she discovered Baby Led Wea...
Jun 29, 2023•40 min
Do you ever wonder if how you are disciplining helps your child's social-emotional growth? Listen in to find ways you can positively impact your child's EQ. What exactly is science telling us about the benefits of adopting a gentle and respectful way of parenting? Today my guest answers some of these important questions. Click here for Show Notes and more from Jeanne-Marie, Your Parenting Mentor What We Talked About: Our willingness to grow when becoming parents Why Blanca choose to be a Montess...
Jun 22, 2023•46 min
How are you being good to yourself and your community mama? Listen in to learn how my guest filled a void thru her Kindness movement. Show Notes and more from Jeanne-Marie, Your Parenting Mentor Every so often I discover someone online I wish I knew in person, Rhiannon is one of them. I was so intrigued by the kindness movement she started during the 2020 global pandemic that I had to invite her to share the story of Lasagna Love and Be Good to Mama with you. Enjoy! What We Talked About: What in...
Jun 15, 2023•39 min
Do you struggle with needing to entertain your child? Listen in to learn why you really don’t need to. Alanna has been traveling the world with her four children and we were finally able to catch up. Her philosophy at Play Learn Thrive of slowing down and simplifying your home is music to my ears. Have a listen and let me know your thoughts. What We Talked About: How and why Alanna chooses to travel internationally with her four children The parent mindset shifts needed to let go of parental bur...
Jun 08, 2023•44 min
Do you know what your anxiety style is? Listen in to find out how to determine it. Parenting keeps us on our toes, and today Amber Trueblood, author of The Unflustered Mom shares how we can flourish as a parent and in life when we discover our particular anxiety style. What We Talked About: How anxiety is not a one size fits all The five anxiety styles; Lover, Fighter, Executive, Visionary and Dynamo All anxiety styles have specific strategies to deal with them The life lessons that each style t...
Jun 01, 2023•38 min
Are you craving a deeper connection with your children? Listen in to learn the important role your mindset plays. *Trigger warning - mention of child abuse* Lorena and I met many years ago and have been exchanging ideas and similar approaches to enhancing parenting ever since. Listen in as she shares her approach to healing our childhood traumas to better parent the children we have been entrusted with. What We Talked About: The important work of rewiring from generational patterns of toxic upbr...
May 25, 2023•52 min
Are you wanting a better understanding of why you or your child react a certain way? Listen in to learn all about your Coping Style. I had never heard of Source Coding until today. My guest Dr. Sam has developed a way of knowing what a parent and child’s embedded Coping Style is and how to shift it. It’s fascinating and I hope you enjoy learning about it as much as I did. What We Talked About: What is Source Code and how it came about. What Dr. Sam's many years as a psychologist taught her about...
May 18, 2023•39 min
We often enter parenting a bit naive and elated at the idea of becoming a parent. And then it hits us! Parenthood is a massive life change and a massive personal growth journey. Kathleen shares with us today her view on this major life change and how we can improve how we care for parents. What We Talked About: The massive shock and personal growth parenthood brings on How Finland can be described as a utopian society for families How we need to let go of the “Motherhood Mystique” The shock of p...
May 11, 2023•41 min
Are you letting your child help around the house? Listen in to find out why it’s important to do so. I’m always on the lookout for quality books to help support children’s independence. Sanniyyah has outdone herself with her first two books sharing the importance and beauty of Montessori life skills. Listen in to learn more about how you can support your child’s need for independence. Click here for Show Notes and more from Jeanne-Marie, Your Parenting Mentor What We Talked About: How Saniyyah d...
May 04, 2023•33 min
Do you take time to celebrate your wins, however big or small they are? Listen in as I celebrate with you today. 100 episodes might not seem like a lot to some but for me, it’s an important milestone. I encourage you to always take stock of what you have been doing well. We tend to always notice what’s not going well, and today I invite you to celebrate with me. Click here for Show Notes and more from Jeanne-Marie, Your Parenting Mentor What I Shared About: What I’ve learned creating 100 episode...
Apr 27, 2023•29 min
Depending on the season you’re in, have you had to deal with perinatal mood disorders? Listen in to find out what some red flags might be and how to get support. Today I am speaking with Dr. Kat. a psychologist specializing in perinatal mental health. If you’re in your reproductive season of life then listen in. What We Talked About: What are some ‘red flags’ to watch out for during the reproductive season of life What exactly is a baby brain? How soon and for how long is it possible to experien...
Apr 20, 2023•44 min
What personal unpacking have you had to do to accept your child as they are? Listen in to learn from my guest what she has had to unpack to raise her transgender daughter. Click here for Show Notes and more from Jeanne-Marie, Your Parenting Mentor What We Talked About: How her daughter revealed her true essence to the world. Parents must go through their own transition as they support their child Guiding transgender children to know when it is safe to be open about who they are to other people. ...
Apr 13, 2023•40 min
Do you wonder if you will ever stop arguing with your significant other? Listen in to hear some insightful answers. For Show Notes and more from Jeanne-Marie, Your Parenting Mentor click HERE This episode dedicated to healthy respectful relationships was recorded on Valentine’s Day 2023. Listen in to an insightful conversation about how to nurture our relationships and how to disagree with respect. What We Talked About: Linda and Charlie celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Approaching diffe...
Apr 06, 2023•45 min
How are you dealing with technology for yourself and your children? Listen in to find out what we can do to avoid our children being addicted. If you’re anything like me you're also concerned about the effects the digital world is having on our children. My guest and author of "Unwired" today share the same concerns and give us some actionable steps to take. Listen in! What We Talked About: How and why Gaia felt the need to write ‘Unwired’ The challenges of raising children in today’s technology...
Mar 30, 2023•52 min
Are you having a difficult time figuring out your child’s sleep needs? Listen in to find a way that just might be what you’ve been looking for. Kim West, The Sleep Lady shares some important information about helping our youngest humans have healthy sleep habits from the start. Click here for Show Notes and more from Jeanne-Marie, Your Parenting Mentor What we talked about: Why she felt the need to write a specific book about newborn sleep The baby lead approach to sleep Sleep shaping and the el...
Mar 23, 2023•48 min
Are you fearful about the idea of giving birth? Listen in to know you are not alone and what a doula can do to help. I have to admit I’m a baby and birth nerd so when Deb accepted my invitation to be on the podcast I was delighted. If you are expecting or thinking about becoming a parent then have a listen and if you are wondering what doula do this is for you too. What We Talked About: How she became a birth and anatomy geek for the sake of her students The importance of knowing you have choice...
Mar 16, 2023•49 min
Do you have distraction-free time? Listen in to find out why they are important and how to create them for yourself. Click here for Show Notes and more from Jeanne-Marie, Your Parenting Mentor Rachel was instrumental when I started out as a soulpreneur she gave me the confidence to persevere. Today we sat down to discuss her forthcoming book "Soul Shift". I know you’ll enjoy this soothing and inspirational conversation. What We Talked About: How to set boundaries to be a “Hand Free Mama” Committ...
Mar 09, 2023•50 min
Are you tired of feeling like you have to micromanage everything? Listen in to find out why you should not. Click here for Show Notes and more from Jeanne-Marie, Your Parenting Mentor Today, Your Parenting Mentor interviews The Parenting Mentor and how she discovered her calling and made good use of her experiences as an anxious parent and why she believes letting our children be uncomfortable at times is essential. What We Talked About Sue’s CLEARR Method explained which includes Communication,...
Mar 02, 2023•40 min
