Mornings are the worst time of the day for our family BY FAR! My husband and I are NOT morning people and apparently neither are our kids who are now 12 and almost 15. I have always found that a regular routine is key to getting us out the door on time and in peace (although it’s not always a perfect science with teenagery boys!). For parents who struggle with mornings and establishing a routine, meet your new best friend, Elaine Tan Comeau, founder of Easy Daysies! As a mom to three kids and a ...
May 12, 2020•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast I think of organizational skills in a similar way to parenting skills. We are expected to “just know” how to do it! AND do it well! But how? How many of you were taught exactly how to organize your home? I just winged it and I’m sure you did too! It’s the same with parenting. We try our best to prepare but nothing can really prepare us for all that comes with raising another human being. My guest Laurie Palau is a master at organizing and at teaching PARENTS so we can teach our kids. She also te...
May 05, 2020•54 min•Transcript available on Metacast While the world has been told to stay indoors, there are many women who are faced with situations where they are trapped with their abusers. Being forced to exercise physical distancing, and necessary outings only, there are many women faced with abusers who have escalated violence due to added stress, loss of jobs and income. The isolation creates a perfect storm where woman and children are trapped behind closed doors with fewer eyes on them from friends and family. There is still help if you ...
Apr 28, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Transcript available on Metacast When will this quarantine end? Did you know that when you are reacting out of fear (totally reasonable!) you are actually compromising your immune system making you MORE VULNERABLE to contracting the virus? Don’t worry, because, there is an antidote! You have to listen in to hear more!! My guest, returning for a second time, teaches some ways for us to make sense of this time and how we can better cope using some strategies she shares in this episode. Learn how much impact the role of gratitude,...
Apr 21, 2020•40 min•Ep 41•Transcript available on Metacast We are in week 5 of Quarantine and the “honeymoon” is definitely over. We are feeling cooped up and the little things that annoy us are exaggerated because we can’t get away. How do you navigate this quarantine when your marriage is struggling? My guest, Sharon Pope, is a Relationship Coach and helps people struggling in their marriage. At this moment in time, we are seeing a surge in domestic violence all over the world. In this episode, Sharon discusses where couple are getting tripped up, wha...
Apr 14, 2020•47 min•Transcript available on Metacast Words matter and we often aren’t aware that we’re labeling our child’s behavior in a negative way. We justify it by seeing it as, “calling it like it is” or “just pointing it out” to our child. If your child is shy…well, they’re shy….right? As parents we have to remember the huge impact our words have on our children. When they display “undesirable” behavior that we then assign a negative label that label can become part of their self-identity and their inner voice. What I’m teaching you to do t...
Apr 07, 2020•21 min•Ep 39•Transcript available on Metacast Most of us, whether we admit it or not, would love it if our kids came out as a “mini me.” Wouldn’t it be so much easier if they did? Do you have a child that is the EXACT OPPOSITE of you and it drives you crazy? Does it make it hard for you to connect with them? Is it hard for you to like them? What words do you use to describe your child? When we have a child that is so different from us, we usually pick out their differences and call them weaknesses. In this episode, my guest, author and pare...
Mar 31, 2020•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast Covid-19 isn’t the only thing that is highly contagious. So is our stress, anxiety and feeling of insecurity. During this uncertain time, it helps to have some tools to manage the information your kids get and your own mindset. In this episode, I’ll cover how to set your days in lockdown up for success, how to talk to your kids about the virus, how to work from home successfully and how not to lose it while you have a full house, 24/7! **If you are looking for more support with the Coronavirus f...
Mar 24, 2020•29 min•Transcript available on Metacast Guess what? You don’t have to complete your to-do list! YUP!! Just because there is a long list, doesn’t mean you have to spread yourself so thin and feel like you have to get them done in the same timeframe. This causes stress and overwhelm. Instead, use my guest Ann Gomez’s 3 simple strategies: Scale back, Streamline, and Seek help. These are game-changing strategies to help you kick overwhelm to the curb ONCE AND FOR ALL!! Ann has taken the productivity secrets from the world’s most successfu...
Mar 17, 2020•53 min•Transcript available on Metacast You can be a peaceful parent and still be in charge. In fact, our kids NEED us to be IN CHARGE. They are always looking to us to show them the way and if we are unsure and inconsistent it causes stress and anxiety in our kids which leads to behavior we don’t like. Dr. Vanessa and I talk about how important it is to show up with swagger so our kids know in all situations that we’ve got this! If we don’t, our kids think they need to be in charge and that’s when things get really hard and challengi...
Mar 10, 2020•37 min•Transcript available on Metacast It’s hard enough to bring a typical child into this world but what if your baby is born sick? You are thrust into a world that is completely foreign to you full of medical jargon and often confusing and counter-intuitive information. You want to use your intuition and protect your child but its so hard to know what you should be worried about and what is just normal for a new baby. You can be left feeling angry, confused, lonely, ashamed, helpless, overwhelmed, scared, and lost. What if you have...
Mar 03, 2020•56 min•Ep 34•Transcript available on Metacast Are you silly? How comfortable are you acting goofy? Sadly, we don’t have much room in our lives for fun and games. We are tired, stressed, rushed and exhausted. We may be stiff and tired and easily bored when we try to get on the floor and play – especially when it means we have to switch gears from our stressful days or when you know there are a million other things you need to be doing. BUT fun and play makes our kids happy and us too!!! Did you know that play is how kids sort out and make se...
Feb 25, 2020•21 min•Ep 33•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, we are talking to girls in middle school, age 10 to 14. Do not underestimate girls at this age! It’s right at this age that girls have the abilities and interests getting ready to launch. In other words, they are already becoming who they want to be! That’s where Illana Raia’s book, website, and mentorship program called Être Girls steps in to share the right resources and mentors to help these girls along their journey. Normally we are asking our kids WHAT do they want to DO bu...
Feb 18, 2020•40 min•Transcript available on Metacast Are you holding on to anger for your child? Your children? Are you angry at yourself? In this episode, I’m talking about forgiveness. As parents, especially moms, we hold ourselves up to an impossible standard of the type of mom we think we should be. One that we will never achieve (because it’s a ludicrously high standard). Then we beat ourselves up and put ourselves down, we feel shame, we think we are bad parents and we sometimes hate ourselves. We also have anger towards our kids. We feel re...
Feb 11, 2020•22 min•Transcript available on Metacast Our teens are faced with so much stress that we can often look past, minimize or disregard what they are going through until the bottom falls out, they get in trouble, or start engaging in dangerous or self-destructive behavior. My guest Jennie Marie Battistin, explains Mindfulness as “…being fully present and cultivating awareness of your surroundings and your actions.” Practices of mindfulness can help you respond better to stress, improve your relationships and perform better in school (and w...
Feb 04, 2020•42 min•Transcript available on Metacast Hey there Mamas! I see you, I feel you and I understand your struggle. It’s my mission to help you drop the mom guilt, stop feeling overwhelmed, embrace your body, let go the ridiculous expectations you have, release shame and all the “shoulds” you have for yourself!! Join my guest, Amy Griffith, and I talk about how to surrender to YOUR UNIQUE journey of motherhood! Learn how to embrace the mess, ask for help (and not try to do everything!!) and take things one moment at a time. About Amy Griff...
Jan 28, 2020•39 min•Transcript available on Metacast Our Children, at their core, need safety and protection to grow. As Parents, we need to construct a scaffolding of support around a child within which they can learn and explore the world and what it means to be in relationship with others. There are a number of ways parents can create this scaffolding around a child. This is done through daily routines, limits, connected communication and empathy. One of the most important foundational elements is values. Values are so important because when yo...
Jan 21, 2020•19 min•Ep 28•Transcript available on Metacast Our education system is changing in ways we might never have predicted. Most parents value education as one of their top priorities, and for good reason! We want our kids to succeed in school so they can grow to be intelligent adults with good jobs. BUT, what if they are struggling in school? Do you know you can choose a new education path for them? We all want our kids to get a good education and be successful in school BUT not every school fits your child’s unique needs and abilities. Is your ...
Jan 14, 2020•39 min•Ep 27•Transcript available on Metacast Did you know that putting yourself first is the #1 way to reduce your anger and angry responses? Did you know that NOT taking care of yourself is selfish (not the other way around)? Easier said than done, right? I know…but we need to look at ways we can give back to ourselves so show up as our best selves. Learn how to set boundaries for movement and REST! If you are a new mom, learn how can you embrace the transformation you are going through. Learn the #1 thing you can do that is the key to mo...
Jan 07, 2020•46 min•Transcript available on Metacast What is abundance? It’s determined as “a very large quantity of something”. What would you like a large quantity of? Cooperation, respect, or is it money or love? In this episode, my guest, Andrea Ferguson, will teach you a daily practice to bring more abundance into any area of your life. Find out if you live your live from a place of lack or abundance (this question is relevant in terms of your parenting or your bank account!). Learn how to focus your attention so you can attract more of what ...
Dec 31, 2019•39 min•Ep 25•Transcript available on Metacast All parents hate it when they are ignored! We can’t stand repeating requests that fall on deaf ears! Being ignored and unheard leads to frustration, resentment, anger and yelling! There is a way to stop repeating and start getting cooperation and I share that in this episode. I also talk about the power of listening to your kids and how it’s a GAME CHANGER in your relationships with your kids and all the other people in your life! About Robbin McManne Robbin is a Certified Parent Coach, author a...
Dec 24, 2019•22 min•Transcript available on Metacast Are you thinking of giving your kids a new gaming system for the Holidays? Are you worried they play too much on the system you already have? Is it hard to get them to disconnect from gaming? Do you worry they might be, or might become, addicted? In this episode, I speak with “Digital Life Skills for Youth” author, Angela Crocker about the subject of gaming addiction. Learn the signs and the solutions on this important topic. About Angela Crocker Angela Crocker has been called the Ann Landers of...
Dec 17, 2019•51 min•Ep 23•Transcript available on Metacast We all want the holidays to be full of magic and joy but so often they aren’t. We are stressed, have a million things on our plate, so many more events on the calendar. Schedule are off, kids aren’t in school, sweets are aplenty, and there are so many opportunities for all of us to feel overwhelmed. It can be a joy killer to have your kids overstimulated, hyper, asking constantly for things, and misbehaving. So what can you do to make the holidays run more smoothly? Listen for the tips you need ...
Dec 10, 2019•26 min•Transcript available on Metacast It’s the holiday season and it’s at this time of the year we are often faced with gatherings of friends and family we don’t see often and maybe we don’t even like…We all have difficult people in our lives. Does your Mother-in-Law drive you crazy? Does your co-worker? Are you feeling really triggered by your kids? Are you tired of feeling put down, powerless and unheard? Listen for the solutions to healing yourself THROUGH these difficult relationships! It’s possible and it’s LIBERATING! About An...
Dec 03, 2019•35 min•Transcript available on Metacast Whether we like it or not, it’s COMPLETELY NORMAL for kids to lie, starting around age 2 all the way up to age 12 and the lies can escalate as they get older. Many parents get really worried and angry when they are faced with their kids telling them lies. In this episode I breakdown the stages of lying, different types of lies kids tell and how to stop them! About Robbin McManne Robbin is a Certified Parent Coach, author and speaker. She works with parents from all over the world to help them bu...
Nov 26, 2019•11 min•Ep 20•Transcript available on Metacast Have you ever fantasized about leaving everything behind to live in the cabin in the woods? Away from work stress, life stress, overwhelm, technology, keeping up with the Jones’, and packed schedules? When my guest, author and mother of four, Andrea Hejlskov’s husband, in the midst of their chaotic life, said “what if it’s not us that’s the problem? What if the problem is what’s out there” What he meant is that they always thought they had to DO more to be happier (go to the gym, bake bread from...
Nov 19, 2019•41 min•Transcript available on Metacast We are the most stressed-out generation and we know now that stress is contagious. As parents, our stress affects our kids and leads to anxiety in them. Stress and anxiety are gripping today’s families but there is a way to stop it in its tracks! When you show up differently for your kids, they show up differently for you. If you are a stressed-out parent and lose control of your emotions and behaviour, you become a factor of unpredictability in your child’s life. We can measure stress responses...
Nov 12, 2019•17 min•Ep 18•Transcript available on Metacast We all want our kids to get a good education and be successful in school. BUT not every school fits your child’s unique needs and abilities. Is your child gifted? Does your child have learning disabilities? Is the school your child in just not a good fit? Do you know you have a choice and the right to choose a school that fits your child? Are you aware of the many options that are available? This may seem like an exciting concept but also daunting because where do you start? In this episode, And...
Nov 05, 2019•54 min•Transcript available on Metacast Put your relationship first with my child? Won’t that threaten my authority? Won’t they walk all over me? When you parent by putting your relationship with your child first, you still have clear limits and expectations BUT you DON’T use your power over your child to shame her or force him to obey….OR ELSE! When we parent putting the relationship first with our kids, they are much more likely to cooperate with us and it’s easier to find solutions to issues that come up because our kids feel safe ...
Oct 29, 2019•22 min•Transcript available on Metacast Do you want more joy in your life? Who doesn’t? BUT sometimes maybe you feel like it’s only a fleeting moment or you don’t deserve it? Did you know that JOY is our innate nature? JOY is the signal that you are connected to your truth and in alignment with who you are supposed to be in this world. We are MEANT to have JOY and fun in our lives; we do not need to struggle all the time! This episode is about how to have JOY in all areas of your life; especially in parenting when your kids are in tro...
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