Kaylin Marcotte is the founder & CEO of JIGGY, a new jigsaw puzzle brand on a mission to modernize and elevate the humble jigsaw, and support female artists around the world. She turned her hobby into a company and has been featured on Shark Tank, Oprah's Favorite Things and won over celebrity fans including Gwyneth Paltrow, Lili Reinhart and Chrissy Teigen. Kaylin was previously the first employee at media startup theSkimm, and is an alum of Barnard College in New York City. Grab your own JIGGY puzzle and do the "puzzle test" today! Go to jiggypuzzles.com for a discount on your first orde ..read more

Suzanne Tucker, founder of Generation Mindful, is a mom of four who's been a physical therapist and parent educator for 30 years. As an author and international speaker, Suzanne's life's work is to help families create more moments of joy and connection. She believes the most impactful way to create a more just and peaceful world is to evolve how children are raised, replacing fear and shame-based practices of old with skill-building solutions that nurture secure attachment and a sense of safety and connection between the generations. Check out the Generation Mindful social-emotional learning ..read more

The Healing Power of Kindness  My friends, happy birthday! Today marks the birthday of my podcast and it also marks the birthday of my mother, so in honor of these, I thought I’d share something that’s been on my heart for over a year: a message about the Healing Power of Kindness. Now, as a mother I’ve learned to be patient, to know that everything has its gestation–even ideas. I’ve been working for some time on a book called Compassion Parenting. And one underlying premise of the whole concept of compassion is the immense & inherent value of a human soul. Another is that kindness ..read more

Vivek Patel is a conscious parenting mentor, a student of life, an artist, dancer, martial artist, writer, poet, jewelry designer and Dad! Through his own conscious exploration, he developed a non-coercive, collaborative parenting approach which he now teaches to parents around the globe. His main wish is to help parents have closer relationships with their kids. Vivek is the founder of @meaningfulideas on IG, FB, YouTube, and Twitter. He is a co-host of the Gentle Parents Unite podcast and facilitates the Gentle Parents Unite Facebook community, and is a sought-after speaker & podcast gue ..read more

Hesha Abrams, Esq. is an internationally acclaimed master attorney mediator known for crafting highly creative settlements and resolutions in very difficult matters. By "holding the calm," she has created settlements worth billions of dollars and saved clients billions more using her innovative approaches to deal making. In her book, "Holding the Calm: the Secret to Resolving Tension and Defusing Conflicts," she shares the secrets that can help us as parents know how to prevent explosions, disarm conflicts, and reduce drama. You can find out more about Hesha at HoldingtheCalm.com and sign up f ..read more

Stephanie L. Jones gave a gift every day for 522 days, and that journey changed her life. Now she's on a mission to inspire others to give and practice gratitude daily. She hosts an inspiring podcast, Giving Your Best Life, focused on ways to incorporate giving, gratitude, & goals into daily living. As a TEDx speaker, she loves sharing her message from the stage in schools, colleges, churches, and businesses. Stephanie is a best-selling and award-winning author of six books. She lives out her dreams with her hubby, Mike, in Indiana. You can follow Stephanie on IG @giving_gal and find her b ..read more

Today's guest, Nicholeen Peck, is a worldwide phenomenon and leader. Her proven parenting principles and self-government skills transform all children, from tantruming toddlers to even the most troubled teens. The world saw this in 2009 when the BBC, in England, featured her and her family in a documentary called The World’s Strictest Parents. The Peck family episode became the “most watched episode ever” because of the amazing transformation their calm parenting approach brought about in the troubled British teens who stayed in their home. Over the years, the Peck family had a lot of practice ..read more

Brad Baldridge is a College Funding Specialist, blogger, and podcaster who has helped thousands of families plan and save for college with smart and proven strategies to save time, money and stress. You can find a link to the resources Brad spoke about in the podcast HERE, including an "Expected Family Contribution Calculator" and a list of "Net Costs of Colleges by State."  Check out Brad's podcast "Taming the High Cost of College" and connect with him on the following platforms: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TamingTheHighCostOfCollege/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradbald ..read more

Tina Feigal holds a Master's Degree in School Psychology and has been coaching parents on improving challenging child behaviors since 2000. She has also trained over 600 parent coaches from the US, Canada, Greece, Mauritius, and Japan. She's the author of the paperback and audiobook, "Present Moment Parenting: The Guide to a Peaceful Life with Your Intense Child" and co-author of the e-book "Healing the Heart of Your Traumatized Child." Tina's TEDx Talk is "How to Stop Meltdowns and Gain Kids' Cooperation." She has made TV, radio, & podcast appearances and presented at national conference ..read more

Ned Johnson is an author, speaker, and founder of PrepMatters, an educational company providing academic tutoring, educational planning, and standardized test preparation. A professional “tutor-geek” since 1993 and battle-tested veteran of test prep, stress regulation and student performance, Ned has spent nearly 50,000 one-on-one hours helping students conquer an alphabet of standardized tests, learn to manage their anxiety, and develop their own motivation to succeed With Dr. William Stixrud, Ned co-authored The Self-Driven Child: The Science and Sense of Giving Your Kids More Control Over ..read more