My guest, today an award-winning author Holly Swenson, is on a mission to bring more wellness, joy, and intentionality to parenting and beyond, her framework “Stop, Drop, Grow, & Glow” — a powerful approach that encourages us to embrace growth in a deeply intentional way.⁠ What We Talked About Things to Remember “Being open to ... Read more ..read more

It can be tough when you feel rejected by your child, especially when you are going through a separation. Today’s guest, a Marriage and Family Therapist helps us understand why and how to manage these situations. What We Talked About Things to Remember “Parenting is getting into the child’s world.” “The ideal for children from ... Read more ..read more

As parents, we’re not only raising children we are raising future citizens. My guest today, a professor in Political Science, shares why it is up to us to do so and shares some actionable steps to guide us along. What We Talked About Things to Remember “Parenting is trying to do a little bit better ... Read more ..read more

Our children’s well-being and health are among the biggest responsibilities we take on as parents.. Yet today it has become complex to navigate the dos and don’ts of our health let alone that of our children. Today I’m speaking with Dr.Joel Warsh an integrative pediatrician on the importance of parenting at your child’s pace.  What ... Read more ..read more

You would not necessarily think of financial literacy as something a child should know, yet my guest today shares the importance of learning about finances early so we can have money smart children. What We Talked About Things to Remember “Parenting is trying to get a sense of how best we can relate to our ... Read more ..read more

Kathy Bowers is a nursery teacher turned life and parenting coach and shares with us some compassionate advice for modern-day parents and how there is no need to compare ourselves to others.  What We Talked About The importance of embracing your unique parenting style The negative effect comparison can have on your parenting What it takes to truly nurture a child Strong relationships provide a solid foundation for children The critical need for self-care when parenting Communicating expectations and house rules to children Setting boundaries and maintaining consistency Overcoming exte ..read more

An infant feeding expert explains why it’s best to ditch the sippy cup and use an open cup instead when teaching children to learn to drink on their own. She also shared more baby-led weaning advice. What We Talked About What are the benefits of Baby-Led Weaning How not using a sippy cup can prevent speech delays and feeding issues Making mealtime safer and more enjoyable for children What are the feeding Developmental Milestones Both the immature and mature swallowing patterns in babies. How to help babies develop essential pre-feeding skills The natural picky eating stage and how to hand ..read more

Being a new parent can be stressful and exhausting; add to it a devastating health diagnosis, and you’re in for some very challenging times. Today, my guest shares her experience of being diagnosed with stage three rectal cancer after the birth of her third son and her inspiration to create Be Seen. What We Talked About The key symptoms to be aware of when it comes to Colorectal Cancer The importance of early detection and why she created “Be Seen.” How she managed parenting three young boys while undergoing cancer treatment Creating a supportive environment and open dialogue with children ..read more

Making choices about what we bring into our homes or put in our children’s hands has been a long-standing issue I would like to examine. Today, Erin Loechner shares her journey and how we can become an opt-out family. Listen in for some much-needed inspiration. What We Talked About Erin’s journey from being a social media influencer to embracing a low-tech lifestyle Simple steps to reduce tech dependency in your life How she creates and manages her low-tech family What parents can do to follow the principles of a low-tech family The principles behind “people over pixels.” How tech can hind ..read more

Today’s guest was named “America’s Worst Mom” for supporting her son’s desire to take the subway home 16 years ago. Since then, she has been on a mission to support parents and schools to help children regain their independence through her organization, Let Grow, leading the movement for childhood independence. What We Talked About Why fostering independence in children is crucial for their development, resilience, and confidence How societal changes have increased parental fear and overprotection Practical ways parents can encourage independence in their children Balancing safety and free ..read more