Powerful Parenting for Today's Kids

In today's episode, I let you know that this will be my last episode as well as how and why I came to that decision over the past few months. I share what I am focusing on now in my work and thank you for all the time …

In today's episode, I explain why I took the past month off from podcasting and what that can highlight in your own life. Join me!

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This episode was inspired by an expectant parent listener, who was looking for ways to bond with their baby-to-be. Join me for some ideas!

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In today's episode, I update you on a commitment I have made and am sticking to, and I share a great resource I discovered! Join me!

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In today's episode, I talk about how you can safely and carefully introduce your children to technology when you feel the time is right, as well as …

In today's episode, I share some rituals that I to do at the end of each year/beginning of the new year. I'd love to hear how you welcome in the New Year too. Join me!

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I've had a lot of questions recently about toddler tantrums, so today I am addressing this topic. Join me!

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I share some lovely interactions I had this morning to get you in the holiday spirit. I wish you much joy and a festive heart this holiday season!

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In today's episode, I give a shout-out to one particular family I am currently working with, but also to all parents who are doing the very best you …

Today's episode was inspired after a workshop I did with parents this week and a dad so courageously, openly and vulnerably shared his struggles with …

Today's episode was inspired by sickness and injury that I experienced recently. I hope this helps you!

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Today's episode was inspired by an article I read about our kids and social media. Join me to hear my thoughts!

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In today's episode, I share a simple trick you can use to maintain some sanity during the holiday season. Join me!

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Today's episode was inspired by an article I read about parents sharing their passions with their child. Join me and see what you think!

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In today's episode, I explain the 5 Second Rule, which every child (and adult!) should learn. Join me!

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In today's episode, I talk about what a poker face is, and why you need a good one as a parent. Join me!

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In today's episode, I share a huge success story from one of the parents I coach. I hope you feel inspired after listening to this one!

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In today's episode, I talk with Jason Kriedman, founder of DadUniversity, the one-of-a-kind education platform for dads, helping them go from overwhelmed and confused to a calm and confident parent.  Through his …

In today's episode, I share my biggest piece of advice for younger parents from my perspective at age 50. Join me!

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In today's episode, I talk about why it is totally normal for your teen to spend time alone in their room and how to know when you should be …

In today's episode, I talk about healthy boundaries - both what they are and why we need them, and what happens when we don't have them. Join me!

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In today's episode, I share a huge parenting "win" for one of the parents with whom I work, and help you to see how you can use this win in your home. Join me!

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In today's episode, I talk about the very common dynamic between parents and kids when kids are disrespectful, and I offer a different way of …

In today's episode I talk about the similarities and differences between sending my son off for his junior year of college this week vs. sending him …

This episode was inspired by my dear friend Cathy Adams of Zen Parenting Radio podcast. Have you reviewed your summer yet? Join me for more!

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This episode was inspired by the fact that several people I care about are going through some hard times right now and what observations I have made bearing witness to them. I hope you will join me and find inspiration …

In this episode, I talk about mealtime with our kids, which seems to be a very common source of stress and struggle in families. Join me to find out my thoughts!

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I just returned from a most-fabulous trip to reconnect with some friends from high school. Many have not seen each other in 32 years. It was a …

In today's episode, I discuss an approach that may be new for you. Join me and see if it works well in your home!

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In today's episode, I talk about whether you should send your child to their room. This is a question I get asked frequently and today I wanted to …

In today's episode, I share an idea for how you can navigate tense, stressful blowups in your home. Join me!

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In today's episode, I help you to navigate how to respond (instead of react) when your kids fight with each other. This is particularly relevant in …

In today's episode, I share an ineffective way to react to our children as well as an effective way to instead respond. Join me!

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In today's episode, I share an analogy with you that I use with the parents I coach. It is a really simple way to frame what we need to focus on as parents. Join me!

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Today's episode was inspired by a conversation I had recently with a mom I coach who feels like she is on the treadmill of life, having trouble keeping up and also having trouble finding the joy in her life. I hope this …

This question came up both in a recent session I had with a family as well as a podcast episode I listened to, so I knew I had to discuss it here. I hope you find value in today's episode!

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In today's episode, I talk with Erin Baute about the Enneagram and how that can help us to learn more about ourselves and become better parents in the process. Join us!   You can connect with Erin on Instagram …

If you have a young adult moving back home from college for the summer, you're going to want to tune in to today's episode!

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In today's episode, I talk with Chris Larsen about how we can help our kids develop a healthy relationship with money and build wealth from an early age. Join us!

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In today's episode, I talk with Dr. Shirag Shemmassian, who is the founder of Shemmassian Academic Consulting, and one of the world’s foremost …

In today's episode, I share some ideas for ending the bedtime battles, which is a common struggle in families and has come up quite often recently with the parents I coach. Join me to find out more!

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In today's episode, I talk with Larry Smith, founder of the Six-Word Memoir Project, about his new book “A Terrible, Horrible, No Good Year: Hundreds …

In today's episode, I talk about why punishments don't work and illustrate why with a personal story and a story from a family with whom I work. I hope this illuminates why punishment is not the best option when it …

In today's episode, I talk with Sailaja Joshi, founder of Mango and Marigold Press about why it is important to expose our children to a wide variety …

In today's episode, I share a story about one of my clients and how a very simple shift completely transformed a situation she had been struggling with. It is so rewarding to get to help families in this way. Join me to …

In today's episode, I talk with Dr. Angela McIver, founder of Trapezium Math Club for kids in grades K-5. Angles shares with us how we can raise fearless, excited math learners. Join us!  

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Today's episode is dedicated to my sweet daughter Sydney, who would have turned 21 today if she was alive. Sadly, she died of a heart defect at the …

In today's episode, I talk with Jason Reid, founder of ChooseLife.org with the mission to end teen suicide by 2030. Jason suffered the loss of his son Ryan, who died by suicide and now he wants to prevent that pain in …

In today's episode, I talk with Brad Baldrige, host of the Taming the High Cost of College podcast, about how we can afford this massive investment. …

Life can get hectic at times. It's so easy to feel fear as a parent - are we making the right decisions? Are we messing up our children? I was inspired today by several parents who have reached out to me lately feeling …

Philip Mott and I had a thoroughly thought-provoking discussion in today's episode. Not only did we talk about the surprising way we can get our kids to respect us, but we talked about many other topics which I think …

I am thrilled to share with you my interview today with one of my favorite people, Cathy Adams, who has been very instrumental in my parenting and in my career. Today, we talk about her soon-to-be-released 4th book, Zen …

In today's episode, I share some observations I have made with the families I am currently working with and I hope this observations will give you …

Today's episode was recorded a few days late because Covid has made a second appearance in my home and everything has been put on hold for the past …

This topic is one parents constantly ask me about so today, I decided to interview an expert on the subject! Join Bill DeLisi, CEO, CTO and Founding Member of the Board of Directors of GOFBA, a secure search engine and …

In this episode, I share some ideas for you to contemplate as you ring in the New Year, plus I share one powerful idea for you for 2022!

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In today's episode, I talk with Chris Tompkins, author of Raising LGBTQ Allies. Chris and I talked about the subtle messages that kids hear growing up and how well-intentioned parents and caregivers can unintentionally …

In today's episode, I share a story about a situation that occurred in my home recently, as well as how my husband and I successfully navigate some …

In today's episode, I talk with Blake Beers, founder of Little Renegades about her mission in the world to help kids learn mindfulness and gratitude …

In today's episode, I share something I stumbled upon years ago when I got to the end of the holiday season and felt stressed and burned out and …

On today's show, I talk with Boston Baby Nurse founder, Carole Kramer Arsenault about how we can help our children to thrive. Sometimes, awkward …

In today's episode, I talk about how important it is to be clear on your parenting goal. Not only that, but to also be clear on what it will look …

In today's episode, I talk with Dr. Jeannine Jannot about her new book, The Disintegrating Student, and how we can help our children who have just …

In today's episode, I talk about a conversation I had with my daughter recently. She is beginning the college search process and was lamenting what …

In today's episode, I talk with Sarah Long, who has written College Cooking 101: Fast Food without a Kitchen. Sarah shares some great recipes as well …

In today's episode, I share a story about a recent time I helped my daughter to tune in to her intuition to help her make a difficult decision that …

I thoroughly enjoyed my conversation in today's episode with Dr. Carol Scott. We talked  about the 7 things that each child needs in order to build a …

Today's episode was inspired by the beautiful sky I saw on my morning walk today. I knew it was a message that at least one of you needs to hear …

In today's episode, I talk with play therapist Kim Feeney about how we can use play to connect more deeply with our kids. Join us!

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In today's episode, I share a story I heard Carmleo Anthony tell about his childhood that perfectly illustrates what I am always talking about when it comes to our children's "undesirable" behavior. Tune in to find out …

Is your child struggling to do homework, or pay attention in class? In today's episode, I talk with Trent McEntire about a very unique program he designed to help kids, seniors and athletes fire up their brains. He came …

In today's episode, I share something I talked with one of my clients about this past week. Tune in to find out what every child needs and deserves!

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In today's episode, I talk with grief expert Michele Benyo about how to parent while we are grieving. This is a very timely discussion now that we are a year and a half into a global pandemic, where many people have …

In today's episode, I talk about our older kids and how they find their path. Is it our job to find it for them, for them to find it on their own, or …

In today's episode, I talk with Greg and Beth Langston, co-founders of College Flight Plan. We talk about how they help teens to get clear on what …

In today's episode, I share a recent time when I did not handle my new teenage driver's driving very well, and how I navigated it after the fact. I hope you get some good value out of it!

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In today's episode, I talk with Mary Grace Gardner of The Young Professionista, about how we can consciously prepare our kids and help them to …

In today's episode, I share some thoughts I had after attending my dear friend's funeral a few weeks ago. I'd love for you to join me. 

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In today's episode, I talk with Shari Medini. Shari and Karissa Tunis are the co-authors of Parenting while Working from Home: A Monthly Guide to Help Parents Balance Their Careers, Connect with Their Kids, and …

In today's episode, I have a delightful conversation with Nina Meehan, who is a creativity expert who inspires the children and parents alike as an …

In this episode, I talk with Natalie Silverstein, who who is an author, speaker and passionate advocate for family and youth service.  After a career in healthcare administration, she now works as a freelance writer and …

In today's episode, I wrap up my 5-part series looking at Dr. Shefali's newest book, A Radical Awakening. It has been a lot of fun to share this book with you, and I hope you have enjoyed it as much as I have! Join me!

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In today's episode, I review part 4 of Dr. Shefali's new book, A Radical Awakening. In this section, she talks about all the lies that culture and …

In today's episode, we look at part 3 of Dr. Shefali's powerful new book, A Radical Awakening. In this part, she explores our biology and nature and …

In this episode, I talk about part two of Dr. Shefali's newest book, A Radical Awakening. What masks do you wear on a regular basis? Tune in to find …

In today's episode, I offer to you part one of my book discussion of my dear friend Dr. Shefali's new book, A Radical Awakening. I share some of the highlights of part one of her book and will cover all of the book in a …

In today's episode, I talk with Kristen Tripolitis, who is a digital safety advocate for children. Our wide-ranging discussion includes the concepts …

In today's episode, I read the last verse of The Parents Tao te Ching, verse 81. Join me!

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In today's episode, I talk with Rick Capriola, who has been a mental health and addictions counselor for over two decades. He recently retired from …

In today's episode, I talk about verse 80 of The Parents Tao te Ching. This one really hit home for me. Join me!

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In today's episode, I share the best gift I got this weekend for Mother's Day. Join me!

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In today's episode, we look at verse 79 of The Parents Tao te Ching. Join me!

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In today's episode, I talk about teaching my two kids to drive. Join me!

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In today's episode, I share verse 78 of The Parents Tao te Ching. Join me! 

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In today's episode, I answer a listener question about a time when her son had a particularly difficult time losing at bingo. Join me to hear my …

In today's episode, I talk about verse 77 of The Parent Tao te Ching. Join me!

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In today's episode, I share verse 76 of The Parents Tao te Ching with you. This one really touches on the complex subject of boundaries, which I love! Join me! 

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In today's episode, I share with you all the gifts that my family and I received during our recent bout with Covid. Join me!

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Join me as I review verse 75 of The Parents Tao te Ching today!

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In today's episode, I share the details of how COVID-19 ripped through my household a few weeks ago...

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In today's episode, I cover verse 74 of The Parents Tao te Ching. Join me!

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In today's podcast, I talk with Bryan Ward, host of the Dad Up podcast, about all things fatherhood, including what to do when we are not on the same parenting page and how to be a good coach/parent to our young …

In today's episode, we talk about verse 73 of The Parents Tao te Ching. Join me!

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In today's episode, I answer a mom's question about the difference between encouragement and praise. Join me!

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In this episode, we look at verse 72 of The Parents Tao te Ching. Join me!

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In today's episode, I remember back to this day one year ago. Join me. 

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In today's episode, I look at verse 71 of The Parents Tao te Ching. Join me!

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I am releasing today's episode on March 8, 2021 - what would have been my daughter Sydney's 20th birthday. She died of a heart defect when she was …

In today's episode, we talk about verse 70 of The Parents Tao te Ching. Join me!

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I will be interviewed on a live summit on March 27 talking about grieving and parenting and I was inspired to record this episode as a lead in. I hope you find some real value here. Join me!

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In today's episode, we look at verse 69 of The Parents Tao te Ching and how martial arts can be applied to parenting. This is a good one - join me! 

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In today's episode, I talk with Sari Pastore, a parent coach and former teacher, about simple things we can do to help our children manage better …

In today's episode, we look at verse 68 of The Parents Tao te Ching. Join me!

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In today's episode, I answer a mom's struggle with being on a different parenting page than her husband. I hope this helps you, too. Join me!

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Join Barb Hudson and me as we discuss going Beyond the Behavior on her recent summit!

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I was recently interviewed by the delightful Tumelo Leene for her summit. You can check out our interview here!

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In today's episode, we discuss what may be my favorite verse of The Parents Tao te Ching. Join me!

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In this episode, I interview children's book author, Michele Foote, who inspires us to slow down, connect with, and enjoy our children more. You can find out more about Michele and get copies of her books at …

In today's episode, I discuss verse 66 of The Parents Tao te Ching. Join me!

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In today's episode, I answer a very important listener question about social media and body image. Join me!

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In today's episode, I discuss verse 65 of The Parents Tao te Ching. Join me!

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In today's episode, I answer a listener question about how to teach money management to her child since she does not give allowance. I share a few creative ideas that I hope will help you too!

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In today's episode, I talk about verse 64 of The Parents Tao te Ching. Join me!

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In today's episode, I answer a listener question about how to help your child ride the roller coaster that is young friendships, which can be intense …

In today's episode, I share some ideas about how you can best talk to your kids about what happened in Washington, DC this week. I talk about how you can talk to them based on their age and developmental level. Common …

In today's episode, I share what I was able to pull out of 2020 - the lessons as well as the accomplishments - of such a challenging year. Join me!

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In today's episode, I share a message that I feel is really important for mom's everywhere to hear. Join me!

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In today's episode, I share with you a wonderful exercise my dear friend Dr. Shefali did in her wrap-up webinar for 2020. I share the exercise with …

In today's episode, we talk about verse 63 of The Parent Tao te Ching. Join us!

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In today's show, I answer a listener's question that I've been asked many, many times. I hope you get some great ideas here. Join me! 

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In today's episode, I talk about verse 62 of The Parents Tao te Ching, where we talk about how we REALLy influence our children. Join me!

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In today's episode, I share a realization that a friend of mine made when dealing with a challenge with her 5 year old. Join me to see what that …

In today's episode, I talk about verse 61 of The Parents Tao te Ching. Join me!

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In today's episode, I talk about how I prepared myself for my son's transition home from his first semester away at college and update you on how …

In today's episode, I discuss verse 60 of The Parents Tao te Ching. Join me! 

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In today's episode, I talk about one of my favorite subjects - gratitude! And it's perfect for this Thanksgiving week here in the US! I hope you find …

In today's episode, I discuss verse 59 of The Parents Tao te Ching. Join me! 

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In today's episode, I share some of my thoughts as my son prepares to come home later this week after his first semester being away at college. Join …

In today's episode, I talk about verse 58 of The Parents Tao te Ching. Please join me!

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In today's episode, I share what I feel is being asked of each and every one of us moving forward from this day. Please join me and let me know if you agree!

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In today's episode, I talk about one of my favorite verses from The Parents Tao te Ching, verse 57. Join me!

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In today's episode, I chat with parenting coach and mom Adrienne Bishop about how we can consciously help our kids to navigate screens and social media. This is a good one - join us!

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Today, I take a look at verse 56 of The Parents Tao te Ching. Last week we looked at what our children have to teach us. Today we look at what it is that we need to learn. Join me!

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In today's episode, I talk about the impact Tik Tok and apps like it are having on our children. It's a powerful one, so I hope you will join me. 

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Join me as I discuss verse 55 of The Parents Tao te Ching!

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In today's episode, I chatted with Nir Eyal, author of Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life. Nir was also my guest in …

In today's episode, I talk about verse 54 of The Parents Tao te Ching. Join me!

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In today's episode, I talk about how fear can impact our decision on who to vote for and life in general and why that is not a good thing. Take a listen!

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In today's episode, I talk about verse 53 of The Parents Tao te Ching. Join me! 

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In today's episode, I answer a viewer's question about when we should be giving our children household jobs and what jobs are appropriate at what …

In today's episode, I talk about verse 52 of The Parents Tao te Ching. Join me! And make sure to visit www.thevillageformoms.net - registration is only open until tonight (Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020) at 11:59pm EST!

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In today's episode, I welcome Life Guides listeners! And I talk about a topic that's been on their minds, and the minds of parents everywhere - how to weather the storms of 2020. Can we be weak and still resilient? The …

In today's episode, I talk about verse 51 of The Parents Tao te Ching. Join me!

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There is so much stress and overwhelm so people are feeling these days. I felt inspired after a trip to the grocery store this weekend to record this episode for you. I hope this brings you some real value. 

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In today's episode, we look at verse 50 of The Parents Tao te Ching. Join me!

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In today's episode, I share some insights I had after spending the weekend with my son and dropping him off back at college. This was his first …

In today's episode, I talk about verse 49 of The Parents Tao te Ching. Join me!

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In today's episode, I talk about what we must remember as we collectively begin this school year. This episode was inspired by teachers, parents AND …

In today's episode, we review verse 48 of The Parents Tao te Ching. Should you be doing more with and for your children? I bet you can guess my …

In today's episode, I share my surprise at how I have adjusted to my son moving to college. I worked hard to prepare, and did a great job! Only thing …

In today's episode, I discuss verse 47 of The Parents Tao te Ching. What we should actually be providing to our kids may not be what first comes to …

In today's podcast, I update you on how my son is adjusting to college after his first week on campus, as well as how I am adjusting as his mom. Join …

In today's episode, I review verse 46 of The Parents Tao te Ching. Join me!

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Today, I share the process that I went through to make college drop-off of our oldest son a great success. Join me to find out how!

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In today's episode, we take a look at verse 45 of The Parents Tao te Ching. Join me!

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I recorded today's episode from my bedroom closet while the power was out. Talk about making the best of a situation! Join me!

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In this episode, I talk about verse 43 of The Parents Tao te Ching. Join me!

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In this episode, I talk about the unknowns of the upcoming school year and how you can best prepare for it. Join me! 

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In this episode, I talk about verse 42 of The Parents Tao te Ching. Join me!

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In today's episode, I take a good look at my relationship with my son who is getting ready to head off to college. I share how healthy and wonderful …

In today's episode, we look at verse 41 of The Parents Tao te Ching. Join me!

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In this episode, I talk about the one thing you MUST remove if you want to make a long-lasting, deep and healthy connection to your child. Join me to find out what it is! 

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In this episode, I talk about verse 40 of The Parents Tao te Ching and why stillness is important - for us AND for our kids. Join me!

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In this episode, I talk about how important it is to extend grace to ourselves and our child when we are working to improve our relationship. Everyone messes up and it is easy to slip back into familiar, unconscious, …

In this episode, we talk about verse 39 of The Parents Tao te Ching. Sometimes, we think the "problem" is with our child, but when we look further, we might suddenly realize that WE are standing in their way! Join me to …

In this episode, I talk about four tips that you can employ to make summer successful with your kids. Join me to learn more!

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Great question! In today's episode, I talk about verse 38 of The Parents Tao te Ching, No Need for Force. It points out some very interesting things. Join me to find out more!

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In today's episode, I talk about verse 37 of the Parent's Tao te Ching. It's been a while, as I stopped reading verses from this wonderful book when …

In today's episode, I tell the story of the protest my daughter and I attended last week. In this talk, I mention some resources which you can access below:

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In today's show, I share how differently all three of my teenagers are dealing with this quarantine, and talk about how we can best support our kids as they go through all the normal emotions of this experience. Join …

In today's show, I share with you what you can expect as our country (and the world) begins to reopen. It will not look the same as it did before things shut down, and there will be some adjusting we all have to do. …

Out of all 503 episodes I have recorded, this is by far the one I am most proud of. In this episode, I talk with my new friend, Matt Thomas, a black man who is also a single dad. We discuss the tragic death of George …

In today's show, I talk about how important it is to not let self-care fall off your list. When you are run down, stressed and spread too thin, you cannot possibly show up the way you want to. So, what can you do about …

This quarantine is causing our kids to miss out on an awful lot, especially our seniors. Listen in as I talk about the five stages of grief and how …

Did you ever have that experience where you have an interaction with your child, it completely blows up and you find yourself wondering how this minor situation got so bad? In this video, I talk about how similar that …

I dedicate this episode in honor of my youngest son's birthday, which made us officially the parents of three teens! In this show, I talk about all …

In today's show, I talk about what it takes for you to find patience with your children, especially during quarantine. But this also applies during any time. Join me!  

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In today's show, I talk about what life can look like as we emerge from this global quarantine. Join me!   

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In this episode, I share how we celebrated my niece's 21st birthday in style, COVID style. This really shows that we can still enjoy our lives, even under quarantine. Join me!   

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In today's show, I talk about what to do when our kids are grouchy and how we can help not only them, but ourselves in that moment. Join me!  

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In today's video, I share with you some of the early feedback we have gotten on our Revolutionizing Parenthood 2020 conference. If you have not yet …

In this video, I talk about how we can help our kids to adjust to and manage remotes schooling during quarantine. Join me!   

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In this episode, I talk about managing our time during this quarantine.   

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In this episode, I talk about how important it is to manage expectations realistically, especially during this quarantine. Join me!   

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In this video, I talk about how vital self-care is, especially during this quarantine. Join me! 

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In today's episode, I talk about how you can motivate your child during this quarantine. But before we talk about that, we have to talk about what motivation is and the different types of motivation there are. This may …

In today's episode, I talk about how our evening went last night. (Hint: it was BEAUTIFUL). There are so many opportunities in this quarantine. Let's take advantage of them!

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In today's episode, I talk about some of the things I realized about how I can support my daughter through the challenges of this pandemic, and I hope it gives you some good ideas, too!

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In today's webinar, I talk about some of the challenges my 15 year old is having and how I am helping her through them. This quarantine it difficult …

In today's episode, I was thrilled to be joined by my daughter Faith. We talked about what it's been like for her living through this quarantine and how she is making the most of it. She also shares some great ideas of …

In today's webinar, I talk about how we made different memories this Easter than we normally would have, but it was just as fun!

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In this episode, I talk with our Revolutionizing Parenthood facilitator, Jennifer Ozgur about how this event came to be, how we pivoted to respond to …

In today's webinar, I talk about how some of the changes we are making around our house during this time at home, as well as the way we are moving …

In this webinar, I talk about how beneficial it is to look at your finances and get them in the best shape possible through this pandemic. Join me!

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In today's show (webinar), Jay and I talk about the hidden blessings we have found in this pandemic inside of our four walls. Join us!  

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My good friend Claire Cetti and I had a fabulous and informative discussion about how we can best parent our older teens through this pandemic where …

In today's podcast, I chat with my good friend Kyle Grappone about how high schoolers and college students can capitalize on this time being home …

In this video, I talk with my good friend Juliet Marciano about how parents of special needs kids can navigate this pandemic, which is challenging …

In today's interview, I chat with my good friend Stacey Pinilis, LCSW about how "allergy moms" can get through this pandemic where people are panic-buying at the grocery store and their kids need to avoid certain foods. …

In today's episode, I talk with my good friend Sheryl Stoller about helping our twice exceptional children move through this pandemic - helping kids …

In today's MOM episode, I loved chatting with Natalie Tellish, a conscious parenting coach who had such wisdom to share with us. She offered two REALLY valuable tips to use, especially during this challenging time, but …

In today's episode, I talk with Kacey Hartung about how to manage being a working parent, and one who is most likely working at home with children at home too during this global pandemic and how we can survive. Join us! …

In this video, my good friend Maria Sanders and I talk about how parents can work collaboratively with their children, especially during this …

In this episode, I talk with my good friend, Georgia DeClark, a parent coach, preschool teacher and director about how we can remember to play with …

In this MOM episode, Karen Assaf and I talk about how to transition into motherhood, particularly during this coronavirus pandemic. Join us!

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Today I interviewed Wade Bergner and Isabella Lambauer, co-founders of Real U Academy. They have created a program to increase the mental and emotional wellbeing of children ages 4-10. Join us!

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In today's episode, I talk with Aparna Venkataraman about how parents can take care of themselves while doing the most important job on earth - parenting their children. Join us! 

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In today's episode, I talk with Cheryl Polsky about how parents can effectively co-parent through divorce and separation. This information is …

In this episode, Janet Philbin talks to me about how not to yell at our children, which I believe every parent has done at least once. Join us for a fascinating discussion and if you want to find out about Janet's work, …

In today's episode, I talk with my good friend Tia Fagan about understanding the power struggles we find ourselves in with our children, as well as what to do about it once we recognize it. Tia will also be speaking at …

In today's episode, I talk with my friend Barbara Vercruysse who is a life and growth coach about growing through challenging times. Barbara should …

Today I chat with my new friend, Tara Murphy who is the owner of Primp and Play, who is sponsoring our Revolutionizing Parenthood event this April. …

In today's show, I talk with my good friend and mindfulness teacher, Amanda Votto about how we can cultivate mindful self-compassion. Amanda will be …

Today's throwback to episode27 of Maximizing Life in the Middle, was recorded on Sydney's actual 17th birthday. Jay and I looked back over our lives since she was born and the impact that she made on each of us. We were …

This Sunday, my daughter Sydney would turn 19. In today's episode, I reflect on the powerful life lessons I learned from not only surviving her …

In today's episode, I talk with my good friend Louise Clarke about parenting teens. She should know, as she is parenting three of them currently! …

In this episode, I talk about the very most important thing that you cannot let fall off your To Do List when you get busy. Curious what it is? Join me!

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Today I chatted with Gen Z expert Steve Robertson about the uniqueness of this generation and how we can work WITH their innate abilities rather than fight AGAINST them. This illuminating conversation covers topics such …

In today's episode, we look at verse 36 of The Parents Tao te Ching. We may want our child to be one way, but they cannot be that way without understanding its opposite. Confused? Join me to hear more!

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In today's episode, I share with you the back story of how Revolutionizing Parenthood came to be, as well as all the exciting things we have planned! …

I am finding myself feeling busier and busier getting ready for our conference, which happens exactly two months from today! How do we keep ourselves well cared-for when times get busy? Join me to find out!

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In this throwback to episode 30 of Maximizing Life in the Middle, we talk about introducing our kids to our passions and whether that is a good idea and if so, how to go about it. We hope we give you some good food for …

In today's episode, I talk about verse 35 of The Parents Tao te Ching. Can we embrace the ordinary instead of constantly striving for the extraordinary as society encourages us to do? When we only focus on the …

Today, I am reposting episode 193. This has been the most downloaded episode of my almost 450 so far! This is an important topic and I want to make sure no one misses it. In this episode, I answer a parent's question …

In today's episode, I talk about how easy it is to veer off track and how important it is to regularly check in with yourself to help you to make …

In this throwback to episode 29 of Maximizing Life in the Middle, we talk about how important it is to build your tribe in whatever it is you do. It is valuable to find like-minded people doing similar work in the …

In today's episode, we review verse 34 of The Parents Tao te Ching. Join me!

In today's episode, I share an epiphany one of my client's came to when she was stuck with her children. I hope this helps you when you feel stuck …

In this episode, I talk about fear, especially when it comes to parenting, and how it can rob us of the mindfulness that is so vital to building a …

I finally managed to catch Jay long enough to record a new episode with him! Today, we talk about whether boys and girls teams should play each other …

In today's episode, I talk about verse 33 of The Parents Tao te Ching. You may be surprised by what you really need to know as a parent. Join me!

There has been lots of talk this week about the half-time show during the Super Bowl on Sunday. Tune in to hear my thoughts, and see if you agree or …

In today's Mindfulness on Monday episode, I wanted to speak to something good we can all take away from Kobe's tragic and untimely death. Join me and …

In this throwback to episode 28 of Maximizing Life in the Middle, Jay and I talk about finding time to fit things in when your life is full. It can …

In today's episode, I talk about verse 32 of The Parents Tao te Ching. Join me!

I have been helping my daughter memorize things for tests and presentations for years. Today, I wanted to share some of the tips and techniques I have taught her that have helped her to get nearly 100% every single time!

In this MOM episode, I talk about how my week went last week with two kids home with the flu and how I decided later in the week to navigate it to …

The flu is running through my home right now and today, I talk about how you can reframe illnesses when they stop by for a visit. Join me! 

This year has not exactly started off with the bang of enthusiasm that I was feeling at the end of last year. I don't know if you have experienced the same thing, but today, I offer something that benefits me as much as …

In this throwback to episode 26 of Maximizing Life in the Middle, we talk about the value of moving our bodies and caring for ourselves. The more …

In today's episode, we talk about verse 31 of The Parents Tao te Ching. My favorite line of this verse is "Weapons of mass destruction are no longer …

Trigger warning: this episode may stir up some uncomfortable feelings for you, or maybe not! I was inspired to record this episode after learning of something troubling. Please join me in this very important …

In today's episode, I wanted to follow up on something I talked about last week in episode 426 - join me! 

In today's throwback to episode 25 of Maximizing Life in the Middle, we talk about our broken hot water heater and how we used it to bring huge amounts of gratitude into our lives and how you can too!

In this episode, I talk about verse 30 of The Parents Tao te Ching. This is a good one - join me! 

In this episode, I share with you my joy at returning to a routine after the fun of the holiday season. Do you feel the same? Join me!

In today's episode, I talk about seeing clearly in 2020 and how that can help you in all aspects of your life. Join me!

In this episode, I share why the beginning of this new year has been a .... "slow start" for me. I also share one of my exciting announcements for you for 2020! Tune in to this episode and visit …

This holiday season, I had my three kids go out Christmas shopping together to get family gifts, and it was a great success! Tune in to find out how …

In this episode, I share some calming self-care with you. Join me!

In this episode, we look at verse 29 of The Parents Tao te Ching, where it talks about the true nature of your child, and how you can best honor …

In this episode, I share a story that happened with my younger son where things did not go as he had planned due to a miscommunication. He was angry about the turn of events. I share with you how I helped him to …

We are in the final stretch of the holiday season, and I'm guessing you might today's reminder more than ever. Join me! 

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In today's episode, we throwback to episode 24 of Maximizing Life in the Middle where Jay and I relived the Eagles' Superbowl victory. Given that the Eagles are not yet out of the running, maybe we can repeat last …

In today's episode, I talk about verse 28 of The Parents Tao te Ching. I also reference Dr. Shefali's teachings about playing with the form of life and how to not take it so seriously and to see it for what it is. Join …

In this episode, I share a breakthrough one of my clients had in a recent session and how powerfully it allowed her to parent her children with …

In today's episode, I offer you a guided relaxation exercise to help calm you in the midst of this busy holiday season and really, any time of year. …

In today's episode, I talk about verse 27 of The Parents Tao te Ching, and how important it is for us to fan the spark of our chid's curiosity and …

In today's episode, I share an article I was very moved by this weekend. I hope you are too! And here is the link to the original article I am referencing - …

In this episode, I talk about moving through this holiday season without falling apart and how you can accomplish this. Join me! 

This episode is being posted out of order (yikes!) because we did not get a chance to record it when I had planned to. Either way, join Jay and I as …

In this episode, I talk about verse 26 of The Parents Tao te Ching. Can we become the students and allow our children to be our teachers? Join me to …

In today's episode, I talk about a development that occurred yesterday in my family and how I moved through it with my son. If I had not been able to …

Join me on this Mindful Monday as I talk about the Thanksgiving weekend and how we can take a precious part of it into this holiday season!

In today's episode, I take you through my gratitude practice so that you can see how far-reaching and delicious it can be. Join me!

In this episode, I am thrilled to chat again with my good friend, John O'Sullivan about his upcoming book, Every Moment Matters: How the world's best …

I am going to be talking about how to move mindfully through this holiday season all during this holiday season. Join me for today's thoughts! 

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In this episode, we look at verse 25 of The Parents Tao te Ching, which is so timely for this upcoming holiday season. Join me for some inspiration!

I loved chatting with Katie Kimball in today's interview. She is FULL of ideas on how we can connect with our kids in the kitchen. In this episode, we talk about all the different life lessons kids can learn in the …

In today's episode, I share a story that happened between me and my daughter and how surprised I was at what I needed to do as a result. Join me! 

In this episode, I encourage you to re-evaluate all that you will do over the next two months. There IS a way to make this time of year wonderful and …

In today's episode, I have a special guest with me - my husband! This is actually a live conversation we recorded, and it's been several months, so we were really excited to share this update with you. Join us!

In this episode, we look at verse 24 of The Parents Tao te Ching, where it talks about whether we are raising children with our own agendas and whether that is actually helping them. Join me!

In this episode, I talk about why you should give serious consideration to negotiating with your child, as there may be hidden benefits you never …

In today's episode, I look at verse 23 of The Parents Tao te Ching, where it looks at how we can avoid sending our children mixed messages and …

I am super-excited to share with you today's episode, where I interviewed Nir Eyal, author of Indistractable. I only promote books that I personally have read and loved and this one is no exception! Nir and I talk about …

In today's episode, I share with you how I have recently veered off my path of mindfulness and self-care and the realizations I made along the way. I …

In this throwback to episode 23 of Maximizing Life in the Middle, we talk about snow days and how to manage them successfully when you have kiddos. I …

In today's episode, we look at verse 22 of The Parents Tao te Ching. You don't have to hide your mistakes, failures and mess-ups from your kids. In fact, they may be the most important thing you show them. Join me to …

I often work with parents who are trying to be such a big influence in their children's lives. But when the desire to be an influence comes from a place of fear and unworthiness, it causes inevitable tension and power …

This episode is for all the moms out there. Too often, I hear moms beating themselves up for times when they fall short, and don't meet their own expectations. Moms - today, instead of lamenting all the times you messed …

This week has been quite busy for me, with two airplane trips to different cities. I wanted to pop in and say Hi to you all while I am sitting in the airport waiting for my next flight to LA. Join me!

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In this episode, I talk about something beautiful I witnessed at my son's soccer game this weekend. It illustrates what REALLY matters. Join me!

How are you showing up in your life?  In this MOM episode, I talk about why it is important for you to look at how you do. Join me!

In today's episode, I reviewed verse 21 of The Parents Tao te Ching, The Hidden Mystery of Their Being. Join me!

I am VERY excited to announce to you that my new course, Destination Peace is live! Tune in to hear more about it and find out if it might help YOU! You can also visit this link to find out more! 

In this episode, I talk about how you can be not only the participant, but the observer in your life. Curious about how? Join me!

In this throwback to episode 22 of Maximizing Life in the Middle, we talked about the power of decluttering to help clear out your physical and mental space to achieve your goals and dreams. Join us!

Today, we look at verse 20 of The Parents Tao te Ching. Join me!

In this episode, I share my last two days and why I have not had time to create episodes for the last two days. Sometimes, life gets like that, right? Some of the chaos we can reduce, but there is no way to completely …

This episode is a throwback to episode 21 of Maximizing Life in the Middle. Even though this is a little bit early, the new year is a great time to re-evaluate where you are and where you are going. This year, we …

In this episode, we review verse 19 of The Parents Tao te Ching. Join us!

In this episode, I share a story about how two of my children are vastly different and what that requires of me to be able to meet them where they are.  I hope this gives you some ideas in your own parenting!

In today's episode, I share a triumphant moment one of my colleagues had with her toddler. She made a HUGE realization in the moment, shifted and …

In this episode, I share how we moved through a very hectic week last week. I hope that you find some nuggets of wisdom in here to help you through …

In this episode, we review verse 19 of The Parents Tao te Ching. This is an important reminder, so please join me! 

Our school did away with agendas this school year. In today's episode, I talk about my thoughts regarding how my son will manage his schedule and his …

Raising a child who is anxious is a challenge to be sure. In this episode, I share the very first step you can and must take in order to help your …

In today's episode, I talk about this one concept that can be extremely powerful to reducing your triggers, or at least reducing acting on your …

In this throwback to episode 20 of Maximizing Life in the Middle, we talked about the upcoming holidays and being triggered and how they both tie …

Today, we look at verse 17 of The Parents Tao te Ching, where it talks about how we should respond when our child fails or makes a poor choice. This …

In today's episode, I share another excerpt from Kate Northrop's wonderful book Do Less, where she talks about an experience she had as a young mom. …

In today's episode, I share an excerpt from the fabulous Kate Northrop's new book, Do Less. This one concept is vital to being the kind of parent you …

In this episode, I share a powerful, tiny technique you can keep in your back pocket to calm and center yourself whenever you need it. Join me!

In today's episode, I talk about verse 16 of The Parents Tao te Ching. How does worrying help you? In short, it doesn't. Join me to hear more!

In today's episode, I share a technique to help your child confront and neutralize their anxiety-based thoughts. This might be helpful for you, too! …

In this Mindfulness on Monday Labor Day episode, I pay tribute to the labor that parents expend in the most important job on the planet, raising the …

In this throwback to episode 19 of Maximizing Life in the Middle, we talk about how the cyclical nature of being a creative person. There are times when we are called to create and produce, and there are times when we …

In today's episode, I talk about verse 15 of The Parents Tao te Ching. Are you ready to shift gears in a moment? Tune in to find out!

In this episode, I talk about one very important thing you must do if your child is anxious, stressed and/or displaying "undesirable" behaviors. Join …

In this episode, I share with you how you can approach this new school year and get it started on the right foot with a tiny shift in your approach …

In this throwback to episode 18 of Maximizing Life in the Middle, Jay and I talk about the things we are thankful for, in our lives as well as in our …

In today's episode, I talk about verse 14 of The Parents Tao te Ching. Where are our children from? And what is our ultimate responsibility as …

In this episode, I share the grieving process I went through over the past week as we attended a going-away dinner for my son's friends who are all …

Are you driving the appropriate speed limit for a parent? Join me in today's episode to find out! 

In this episode, I encourage you to find ways to make the most of what's left of this summer. Join me, won't you? 

In this throwback to episode 17 of Maximizing Life in the Middle, we come back to finish talking about a particularly aggressive soccer game that our …

In today's episode, we review verse 13 of The Parents Tao te Ching, Fear of Failure. Hopefully, you will get some useful nuggets out of this one!

Today's episode was inspired by the Back-to-School season we are entering. This is a big time of change for kids every year and here, I share my …

In today's episode, I share a technique that I learned from the book I am currently reading, High Performance Habits by Brendon Burchard. My daughter …

In today's MOM episode, I share a technique you can use yourself when you are anxious, or with your child when they are anxious. Join me!

How can you create a quiet place for your child? Tune in to today's episode to find out!

Everyone is thinking about pencils and backpacks this time of year, but I have two things that are even more important for you to consider when you …

I know I used to wonder this very thing myself. Today's episode was inspired by my own teenagers and an article I read in Grown and Flown talking about this very subject! Tune in if you've got a teen at home who likes …

In this MOM episode, I share all about our Vagus Nerve and how important it is in helping us to calm down. Join me to calm your Vagus Nerve!

In this throwback to episode 16 of Maximizing Life in the Middle, we talk about a game that our son played in during last week's soccer tournament. This game illustrated a lot of what is wrong with youth sports today. …

Today's episode is based on verse 11 of the Parents Tao te Ching. Are you the still point in your child's life? Tune in to find out!

In today's episode, I share a story about a story my daughter told herself and how it turned out to be based on fiction instead of reality. Perhaps …

In this episode, I share why you should really try to limit your use of the word "no" as well as how this can help you in the future. Join me!

In today's episode, I talk about the benefits of taking a walk and what to tune in to when you go on one. Join me today for a mindful walk!

In this throwback to episode 15 of Maximizing Life in the middle, we talk about a time when our son found himself in a situation where he got a chance to utilize one of the things we discussed with him months earlier. …

In today's episode, I review verse 10 of The Parents Tao te Ching, As They Are. This verse talks about how children, if you allow them to, will teach you better than anyone else how to tune in to the present moment. Ah, …

In this episode, I talk about how important it is to be able to shift focus as a parent. This is not something I was born easily able to do. As a task-oriented, goal-driven, organized person, I know what I want to do …

I recorded today's episode just a few minutes before I published it. A storm knocked out our power last night and it's still not on today, and so I …

We are at about the midpoint of summer, at least according to our school schedules. How much have you been outside so far? If not, I encourage you to …

In this throwback to episode 14 of Maximizing Life in the Middle, we talk about how easy it is to get distracted when you live a maximized life. How …

Today, I discuss verse 9 of The Parents Tao te Ching, talking about making space in your life and in your world. Join me to learn more! 

Today, I wanted to share an app that I am using with my new teenage driver son and why I love it so much. Join me!

In this episode, I share with you the ONE thing you must do in order to have a successful summer family vacation. Join me to find out what it is!

In today's MOM episode, I talk about how powerfully practicing gratitude can change your life. The crazy thing is, the circumstances in your life …

In today's episode, Jay and I talk about some expenses that came up for us recently, and how he moved through from a place of lack and scarcity to a place of gratitude. Join us, as this might just help you too!

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In today's episode, we look at verse 8 of The Parents Tao te Ching. Are you modeling contentment for your children?

Coco Gauff just had a remarkable run for a 15 year old at Wimbledon. Today, I share an article written about her parents, and I find it so inspiring …

In today's episode, I share with you a helpful idea I came up with for being able to work in the summer while all the kids are home. I hope this …

In today's episode, I share an experience we had last week and how I initially struggled through it, but then found a way to structure it so that I …

In this throwback episode to episode 13 of Maximizing Life in the Middle that Jay and I recorded, we talk about the first week back to school and how …

Happy July 4th to all of my American listeners!

Today, I discussed Verse 7 of The Parents Tao te Ching. Its message REALLY applies to youth sports …

This episode was inspired by a conversation I had with a friend when she was struggling with her teenage son. I hope this inspires you if you find …

In today's episode, I share a conversation I had this weekend and how it got me to thinking about how moms and dads are different and how we can embrace those differences to benefit everyone. Join me!

In today's episode, I touch base to see how your transition to summer is going with your children. Join me!

In this throwback to episode 12 of Maximizing Life in the Middle, we share our thoughts Hurricane Harvey, and talk about the positive reminders we can take away from this devastating event. We talk about how Dr. Shefali …

In today's episode, I review verse 6 of The Parents' Tao te Ching. May this offer you a new perspective! 

In today's episode, I share a story about my daughter and how she processed how or whether to respond to a peer who was being kind and what the outcome was. I hope this helps you in your home. Join me! 

In today's episode, I share a story of when a special collection of my children's artwork dropped and broke and how I worked through the experience. …

Today marks the first week of summer break for my kids, and my friend helped me to remember how important it is to set an intention with our kids when we are transitioning. It is important to talk about expectations, …

In this Throwback episode to our 11th episode of Maximizing Life in the Middle, Jay and I talk about his decision to transition from comic book artist to comic book writer and what a surprising challenge that has been …

In today's episode, we discuss verse 5 of The Parents Tao te Ching. This may be my all-time favorite verse in this wonderful book as it is another …

This weekend was my daughter's 8th grade dance, which is a huge deal in our schools. She was quite nervous leading up to it, but I gave her an idea …

Today's episode was inspired by taking my son out yesterday to practice parallel parking in preparation for his upcoming driver's test. He was struggling to get the feel of the car just right, and I happened upon this …

In today's episode, I share a beautiful meditation from Corinne Zupko's book, From Anxiety to Love. This will help anyone suffering with anxiety, so …

This episode just may be my favorite episode of all time. Jay and I sat down to discuss the suicide of a dear friend of his. During our discussion, …

In this episode, I share with you verse 4 from the Parents Tao te Ching. This is one of my favorite verses and it offers us the highest and deepest goal we can aspire to as parents. Join me!

In this episode, I share a valuable learning experience that my daughter had recently in school and how her reputation helped her, but she didn't see …

Communication is so vital to a healthy relationship, but sometimes when we are busy it can be so hard to keep that at the top of our list. However, …

In today's episode, I talk about the importance of filling your own bucket. You may have heard the quote that you can't pour from an empty cup? You can't show up as the parent you want to be when you are drained and …

In this throwback to episode 10 of Maximizing Life in the Middle, we talk about our annual camping trip that now includes over 35 people most years and how it has changed in the 20+ years we have been doing it. This has …

In today's episode, I read verse 3 from The Parents Tao Te Ching, where it talks about true happiness and how we can teach and model that for our …

This episode was inspired by a conversation I had with a new client about how to connect with her child while also not "allowing" their …

My dear friend Louise joined me for today's episode. She and I spoke at the Rise Gatherings retreat this weekend, and before I took her to the airport to fly home to Canada this morning, we recorded this episode based …

I don't know about you, but May and the end of the school year seem to dramatically increase the demands on our time. It can make us feel stressed! …

In this throwback episode to Maximizing Life in the Middle episode 9, we continue our talk about decluttering, but this time we are not talking about decluttering our physical space. Rather, we talk about decluttering …

In this episode, I read verse 2 from The Parents Tao Te Ching, where it talks about how we must be careful with labeling things and people and how …

In this episode, I share some thoughts on what our children really need from us and sadly, it's often different from what parents actually give to …

This is a special episode for me as I chat with my dear friend, Dr. Shefali about her new Conscious Coaching School. This is so exciting because I …

In today's episode, I continue the discussion from last week about helping our children to build resilience, independence and self-confidence. In order for us to become our teen's Trusted Advisor, we must build trust …

Today's episode is a throwback to episode 8 that Jay and I did in the Maximizing Life in the Middle podcast. In this episode, we talk about the process of decluttering and all of its benefits to living a higher quality …

Today I am beginning a new series on the podcast where I will cover chapters in The Parents Tao te Ching: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Parents by William Martin. In this episode, I read verse 1 and discuss its meaning. …

Today's episode is part 2 of episode 290 where I talked about an article looking at why Generation Z is so depressed and anxious. In today's episode, I share with you what YOU can do to prevent this. Join me! 

In this episode, I discuss an article I read called Why is Generation Z so Depressed: Overprotective Parents. I share my thoughts about why this might be true and I will cover what we can do about it in part 2, episode …

Do you ever feel like you are doing mental gymnastics all day with your children and all the other stimulation that comes along with life? Today's …

This episode is a throwback to episode 7 of Maximizing Life in the Middle that Jay and I recorded. We recorded this episode at the end of a …

This is such a common struggle for parents, and when we overreact to our child's poor grade, it helps no one, as it closes down the lines of communication between us, and doesn't help them to do a better job next time. …

How often do you say "No" to your teen? How does it work for you? In this episode, I explain how we can look at that word as sacred, especially with our teens, and how effective it is to minimize its use. Join me to get …

On today's show, I talked with teen expert Deanne Barrett about how we can be leaders in our home with our growing children. She explains brilliantly how we can help our teens practice and strengthen their critical …

To follow up on last week's discussions of the craziness of the end of the school year, I wanted to offer you this little bit of wisdom today....

Today, Jay and I talk about our son's 12th birthday party last weekend with 13 of his closest friends, which got us to wondering when is the right age to begin pairing down that list? Join us to hear more! 

I was inspired to record today's episode based on this article that I read yesterday. What are we doing to ourselves and our children, and what can we do to change it? Join me to hear more! 

Today, Jay and I talked with a very special guest who is a dad and a writer who has created a series of books to inspire children who may feel different, or marginalized. His stories help children to realize that each …

This episode was inspired by a listener who wrote in talking about how crazy May can get and how to stay sane during this end-of-school-year month. …

Today, I revisit the Platform Technique and talk particularly about how it can help to combat anxiety, either for you or for your child. Join me!

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This is a Throwback to episode 6 of Maximizing Life in the Middle that Jay and I did for a while. I hope you enjoy! 

Maximizing Life in the Middle goes on the road! We recorded this episode on our drive to celebrate our …

This episode was inspired by a video I saw from Jay Shetty about what we should really focus on as parents. Hint: often times, it's NOT what we tend …

This is a very special episode, and one I was very much looking forward to. I chatted with my good friend, Aaron Schiller, who shared his family's journey over the past few months through his wife's near-death …

I dedicate today's episode to my dad, who was the greatest dad of all time, in my humble opinion. He would have turned 81 on the day I recorded this …

In this episode, I share how a regular mindfulness/meditation practice helps you to be mindful not only for five or twenty minutes while you are …

Today's episode is a throwback to Episode 5 from Maximizing Life in the Middle, the podcast that my husband Jay and I did. 

In episode 5, we talk …

In this episode, I illustrate through a tumultuous yesterday, how important self-care and mindset are. I hope you find some valuable nuggets in here! 

In today's episode, I share a story that happened with my daughter and how my husband came to my rescue to help nurture our daughter's persistence (a valuable life skill) when I did not want to. Join me! 

Today's episode is an answer to a listener's question - shout-out to Loyal Listener Lucy! Lucy wanted to know how to spend time with her teenage girls when they are not interested in spending time with her. This one's …

In today's episode, I talk about the importance of practicing mindfulness on a regular basis. The more we practice, the easier it gets! 

In this episode, Jay and I continue our discussion about why it's so hard to parent teens - from a dad's perspective. In this episode, we talk about the Boundary Dance and how it gets even trickier when our children …

Today, I went back in time and shared a very personal story from my childhood. In talking with my mother-in-law last week, I came to a profound realization about a situation from my childhood and I think it will be …

I was inspired to talk about Tiger Woods' comeback after he won a Master's last weekend after 11 years. There are a lot of lessons here for us - join …

My son recently went fishing for the first time since he was a young boy and he LOVED it. It was remarkable to hear him articulate why he loved it so …

I tried Analytical Meditation this week and was AMAZED at the experience. In here, I share with you what it did for me in the hopes it inspires you …

In today's episode, I asked Jay for his perspective on why it's so hard to parent teens as a dad. His answer took us on an entirely unexpected adventure and it was so rich that we decided to record part 2 for next …

In this episode, I talk about the value of teaching our young teens to advocate for themselves and illustrate it with a story from my family. Join …

In today's episode, I share a concept that I just recently learned about called The Illusion of Pressure and how it affects our teens and what we can …

If you have a teen at home, do you ever feel lost, confused and stressed? It didn't used to be this hard, did it? Odds are, it wasn't! And it's getting harder, but why? Tune in to today's episode to find out! 

Today, I share a new form of meditation with you - one that helps you to directly solve problems. Intrigued? Join me to hear more!

In this episode, we talk about the potential pitfalls and traps of being a coach of your child's team and what you have to be careful to avoid as …

This episode is in honor of my best friend who is a single mom. We were talking this weekend at our girls' weekend about the very real challenges of …

Recently, I have been helping my son improve his sleep hygiene, and even though I am a believer in the importance of sleep, even I am shocked at how …

In this episode, I share some of the journey my son has been on this year and how stressful it has been, even with us as parents trying not to …

Nothing is more important than self-care for being the kind of parent you want to be and the kind your children need. Join me to find out more! 

This is a throwback to episode 4 of the podcast that Jay and I did for a while. In this, we talk about juggling schedules in a busy household. I'm …

In today's episode I have my very good friend, Heidi Dellaire joining me. Heidi's book Roots and Tendrils will be released tomorrow. In this chat, we …

In this episode, I talk all fear and how it negatively and subtly impacts our parenting. Join me! 

With the arrival of spring, I thought it was the perfect time to revisit the many benefits of nature, and how you can bring some more of it into your …

Today I wanted to share a program with you that I learned about a while ago that I'm very excited about. It's called Restorative Justice and is being …

Today, I share with you a mindfulness study I am participating in and how powerful the effects have been so far. Maybe you'd even like to join me! 

In today's episode, I update you on my daughter's attempt to make the track team at her middle school for the first time as an 8th grader. This …

With the weather getting warmer here in the US, I thought today was a great day to talk about ticks and Lyme disease and what you can do to be on the lookout for possible signs and symptoms. As with everything I do, my …

My daughter was really nervous last night about her next track tryout tomorrow and whether she will make the team. Through our discussion, I was able to help her to recognize that regardless of whether she makes the …

Today, I wanted to share a bit of advice my dear mother-in-law gave me and how helpful it is to remember. Join me! 

In today's episode, Jay and I talk about the recent college cheating scandal that has involved many high-profile, wealthy and powerful individuals. …

Do you have young children? Do you feel like you are just running on fumes and that good sleep is nothing but a distant memory? A recent study might help explain why. Tune in to today's episode to learn more and find …

Does your child ever feel nervous about something they are about to embark on? Or do you? In this episode, I share a story from my family where my daughter was feeling nervous and together we helped her to reframe it to …

In this episode, I share a story where my daughter made a choice she came to regret and how I supported her through it by NOT saying "I told you so." …

In this episode, I share some of my journey of decluttering and the amazing benefits I am experiencing from it! Also, here I invite you to join me in …

I recorded this episode on what would be my daughter's 18th birthday had she lived. I so appreciate all of you who listen and I wanted to share a …

I have found myself in many conversations with my coaching clients and other parents about symptoms that they are not recognizing as anxiety. I knew it was time to revisit this topic here on the show. In this episode, I …

Today's episode was inspired by a concerning conversation I had with a teacher recently about catching her 8th grade students cheating. It's not the cheating that startles me the most - it's the REASON they cheated. …

I very much enjoyed chatting with today's guest, Janet Allison about boys and how we can best support them as we raise them. Join us! 

Janet has a special audio to help parents help boys with anger. You can grab that …

In this episode, I talk about Oprah and Deepak's 21 Meditation Experience and invite you to join me!

It's been a month since Jay and I finished the Whole30, so we decided it was time to update you on where we are and where we are headed. Join us! 

Do you ever struggle to figure out how to connect, or stay connected, to your child? I have that pretty well figured out with two of my children, but the youngest one, well, he was a different story. Until last weekend. …

When our kids are growing, and squabbling, it can feel like there is no end in sight and no good can come of it but that's not true. Our siblings are the training ground for us to learn how to compromise with others. …

Do you ever feel frustrated when your kids fight with each other? Do you always find yourself embroiled in the middle of it with no one left feeling satisfied at the end? Join me in this episode as I talk about this …

In this episode, I talk about a walking meditation and invite you to do one!

In this episode, Jay and I share an injury that our daughter sustained this week and how we helped her through it, as well as what we and she learned …

Money can be a complicated thing and as parents, it is imperative that we teach our children about it. But first, we must try to develop a healthy relationship with it. Having a healthy relationship with money is a …

I recorded today's episode the morning I published it. It is Wednesday, and two of my three kids have yet to go to school this week. So far, we've …

Does your young child ever have BIG emotions that leave you puzzled and  a bit shocked at the magnitude of it all? In this episode, I share a listener question that I got in the hopes that it helps you, too!

Do you need a few minutes just to quiet your racing mind? If so, you came to the right place! Join me as I take you through the Platform Technique to …

How do we do all that we do? It takes a village to raise a child and we couldn't do it without Jay's wonderful mom! She is always there to help us …

In episode #3 of Maximizing Life in the Middle (throwback) we talk about a stand that our daughter and her classmates took to be allowed to wear tank …

Do you ever find yourself amazed at what you learn from your child? In today's episode, Jay shares something that one of children taught him and how that reinforced his desire to stay open to learning from them whenever …

Do you struggle with social media use with your children? In this episode, I share a story about my younger son and his social media use, my feelings about it and how we moved forward even though he was not happy with …

In today's episode, I share a story about how I am teaching my daughter many lessons through a project we are working on. She is learning about the …

In today's episode, I share a story that happened with my son in order to illustrate how we can take almost any situation and turn it into gold for …

In this episode, I make a confession. None of us are perfect, and I certainly don't claim to be. So join me as I confess my recent shortfall and vow …

In this mashup episode, we talk about how things might have fit in one phase of our lives but no longer fit or how we would love them to fit but they …

My husband Jay and I have a podcast called Maximizing Life in the Middle. We have decided to merge the two together into Powerful Parenting for …

In today's episode, I introduce you to a very special guest who I think may end up being a regular ;) 

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In today's episode, I share a project my daughter's teacher has her class do each year. It is incredibly powerful, and gives to the students a gift …

Too often, I hear parents bashing social media and technology as the enemy to parenting. But when you look at things like that, it prevents you from …

Now that I've come to the end of my Whole30 adventure, I wanted to update you on how it went, what my results were and how I feel now. After …

In today's episode, I share a story of a mom I'm coaching and how a simple meditation I recorded just for her is helping to unlock her hidden …

I have a very special guest with me today. Matt Beaudreau, who runs Acton Academy Placer, a fantastic outside-the-box school the nurtures their …

I have not done an episode like this for a while, so I knew it was time. As parents, we tend to be so hard on ourselves and can get overly focused on the times we mess up while not giving ourselves credit for our …

I was recently interview by Linda Grasso of the SheSez podcast over at https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/shesez-with-linda-grasso/id1281371313?mt=2. We talked about some listener questions and I wanted to share one of …

Today, I am sharing a very real challenge we are having in our home with helping our son to navigate the beginnings of the college search process. …

A check-in on your mindfulness practice for 2019 (if you have started one) and a few deep breaths for you :)

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I connect up with my good friend and colleague, Louise Clarke, to talk about the chaos that is at times motherhood, as well as how to tame it. Join …

In the last episode, we talked about the expectations of our children. In today's episode we will talk about parental expectations and how detrimental they can be to all aspects of parenting.

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In today's episode, I talk about helping your children to have appropriate expectations and how beneficial that can be to them. 

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In today's episode, I share a story from a mom I worked with who was frustrated by her kids always fighting. I share how I helped her to see it in a different light, which allowed to approach it very differently. 

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I've done my version of binge-watching Marie Kondo's new Netflix series called Tidying Up. For a person who rarely watches tv, this means I watched six episodes this weekend! It is SO good and I wanted to share with you …

In this episode, I talk about the wide-ranging benefits of stress reduction, and how you can do it in your life. I go into this in great detail in my new course, The Chaos Cure. Why don't you join me? Registration is …

My daughter's amazing teacher has her students do this intensive project that ends up yielding incredibly powerful results for the kids. In this …

Have you ever had one of those moments in life where you realize things are WAY off course and something must be changed? I had one of those turning points in my parenting, and in today's episode I share it with you.

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Last week wiped out me and my family for most of the week. Between fevers, runny noses, kids being home sick and having no energy, I only got to the gym once. I recorded today's episode on a bright, sunny Monday morning …

I have talked many times on my podcast about how a child's behavior is an iceberg. But today, I'm talking about how YOUR behavior is an iceberg...as well as every single person you come into contact with!

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I meet SO MANY people who see the world through a negative lens. That isn't going to get you anywhere, believe me. What's going to get you where you want to go is to shift your mindset to an optimistic, positive one. …

In this episode, I answer a parent's question about whether she should have her 15-year-old's password to their iPhone. Join me as I share my answer …

In this episode, I talk again about friends and why they are so special and so valuable in our lives. Join me!

In this episode, I update you on my Whole30 month - as of this recording, I am on Day 6 and I feel like a million bucks! Maybe this podcast will …

In this episode, I share something I've been doing for several months now with great success! I share it with you here because it addresses two areas - clutter and money - both of which, when they are in good shape in …

In this episode, I share a brief meditation to get your mind into the most effective space to welcome the New Year and all it has to offer you. Join …

Lately, I have heard of many losses people have suffered of their loved ones, and I have read some things on how to help grieving loved ones. Here, I share my best advice for how you can show up for someone you love …

In this episode, I talk about the power of having a word or words to focus on each year. This really helps to keep your goals and desires in the front of your mind all year long. Tune in to find out more!

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In this episode, I talk about the benefit of sharing a mindfulness approach to life with your kids, helping them to reflect on the past year and …

In this episode, I encourage you to take the reflection you did over the past 7 episodes and use that to look towards 2019. What do you want 2019 to …

In part 7 of my 7 part series, I take you back through a series of questions to consider your relationship in 2018 to Stress. Join me!

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In part 6 of my 7 part series, I take you back through a series of questions to consider your relationship in 2018 to decluttering. Join me!

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In part 5 of my 7 part series, I take you back through a series of questions to consider your relationship in 2018 to connection, with your kids, your partner (if you have one) and most importantly, yourself. Join me!

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In part 4 of my 7 part series, I take you back through a series of questions to consider your relationship in 2018 to nutrition. Join me!

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In part 3 of my 7 part series, I take you back over 2018 to look at your relationship with moving your body. Join me!

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In part 2 of my 7 part series, I take you through some reflection and questions surrounding your relationship with sleep. Join me!

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Each year at this time, I like to take stock in the past year and see what I'm pleased with and what needs a little more attention in the coming year. Over these next 7 episodes, I am going to take you through a few …

I was recently talking to two moms who expressed frustration that their children do not open up to them. What we discovered is that fear was driving them to question their kids, which never gets us closer to our goals …

In this episode, I share a success story from my own home about a time when I listened to my mother's intuition and how greatly it benefitted my daughter. I hope it inspires you and gives you some hope!

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In this episode, I talk about why it is so vitally important to listen to your intuition, especially as a parent. You know your child best, and they …

In this episode, I remind you to find some time for peace and calm during this Most Wonderful (and BUSY!) time of year. Join me!

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In this episode, I share a realization I had regarding my son and his screen time after a particularly busy time of work for me. Here, I share what …

In this episode, I share how I helped my son and daughter to reduce their sibling squabbles. I hope this helps you with your children!

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In this episode, I share a conversation I had with a mom recently who is very fearful about something her son is going through. When we talked …

I had a great chat with a dad last week who is a leadership coach for big companies. He shared with me a very powerful leadership principal he uses …

In this episode, I share a powerful but incredibly simple meditation that I learned from Dr. Sukhi Muker. Listen in and see if you want to practice …

Here, I share a story of how I connected deeply with my son over rap music of all things. Listen in and see if this episode gives you any ideas or …

In this episode, I share my thoughts on what we should really be focusing on during this most "wonderful time of the year" as well as how to get …

In this episode, I share a story about when I recently owed my daughter an apology for a mistake I made, and I talk about why we should be willing to …

In this episode, I talk about how to keep struggles and challenges in perspective. We must honor the struggle for what it can possibly teach us. Tune …

In this episode, I talk about how to bring more peace into your life during this busy time of year. Does it have to be as busy and stressful as it …

In this episode, I share some detailed information about my first online parenting course that my colleague and I are building. This week it was …

In this episode, I share some thoughts on the frustration and resentment I have heard from many parents of teens lately. Raising teens does NOT have to be that hard, and in this episode, I share some ideas for how you …

Join me as I answer a loyal-listener's question about co-parenting through divorce and how you can best navigate those tricky waters. And join my …

In this episode, I share how my long holiday weekend went and I'm curious how your's went. We are knee-deep in the holiday madness now. Is there a …

I answer another listener question about yelling at her kids and the stress she feels. Here, I share what we MUST do to end the cycle. Join me!

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In this episode, I share a struggle a parent had and how allowing natural consequences could help her and her daughter move through a challenging …

This episode is my latest blog talking about something I observed and remembered during two talks I gave last week to parents. Curious about what the secret is? Tune in to find out! And please join my Facebook group …

In this episode, I answer a listener question about how to get our kids to help out around the house without a lot of drama, threats, yelling and punishment. I talk about how to approach the subject with younger …

This episode was inspired by a conversation I had with a colleague about the families she works with who have an adult child who is a substance …

I was inspired to record this episode based on some feedback that many of you have been giving to me regarding having trouble not reacting to your …

My son and daughter had an interaction this morning that - well - I didn't like. Here I share my thoughts on what happened to give me the clarity I …

I was inspired to share some thoughts from my friend Renee Jain, who spoke at Dr. Shefali's Evolve conference a few weeks ago. If you'd like more …

If there's one thing I wish I would have understood when my kids were toddlers, it's how to help them deal with their BIG emotions. Listen in if you …

In this episode, I answer a listener's question about how to talk to a young girl about puberty in a way that makes her feel comfortable. Is it possible? I say yes indeed! Tune in to find out how!

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In this episode, I share some thoughts from Dr. Shefali's 4th annual Evolve summit. I also offer a few minutes of breathing to help you relax. Join …

In this episode, I continue with the theme of LOVE this week. Join me!

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In this episode, I read my latest blog talking about why love is just not enough. Join me!

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In this episode, I share some thoughts from Dr. Shefali's recent Evolve Summit. Here, I talk about why love is NOT enough.

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In this episode, I talk about the concept of not eliminating stress right away but rather, finding out why it is there in the first place, and what …

In this episode, I share a loving kindness meditation by Dr. Mark Berton, which can be found at …

In this episode, I share the answer to this question for those of you with picky eaters. The most important message is to try to relax. This too, …

In this episode, I read my latest blog talking about why it's important to invest in ourselves. This is a message that in my opinion, moms cannot hear often enough, as we tend to put ourselves on the back burner in …

In this episode, I share a story a mom wrote to me about sharing how powerful my platform technique worked the very first time she tried it! She was …

In this episode, I share a conversation I had with a client when she first reached out to me, frustrated because she had read ALL the books and yet she was still triggered, reactive and angry. And add to that that she …

In this episode, I share a breath meditation by Dr. Mark Berton, which can be found at …

In this episode, I share a conversation I had with a mom who just brought a new baby home and was struggling with giving her older child the …

For today's episode, I read my blog from last week talking about time. Please join me! And please join my Facebook group as well - hope to see you …

If you've been following my content, you know that I went to the memorial service for a beautiful young woman who died far too young. As I mentioned …

In this episode, I wax philosophical about life and all of it's intricate, intriguing paradoxes. Join me, as I sort through it all. And please consider joining my Facebook group, where we support each other in parenting

In this episode, I share a Body Scan Meditation by Dr. Mark Berton and you can find this meditation at …

In this episode, I share a story with one of my clients who was holding on too tight to her agenda. Tune in to find out what happened and what she …

In this episode, I read my blog from last week that was inspired by attending the funeral of a good man who died far too soon.

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In this episode, I share a story of a mom and her realization of how she was stifling the very thing she was trying to accomplish. Hopefully, this …

In this episode, I share a story where my teenage son called me out recently on my behavior. I share this with you in the hopes that it gives you insight into your own behavior possibly.

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In this episode, I talk about how important it is to upgrade our minds as often or more often than we upgrade our phones. Our phones are THE operating system of our modern lives, but if we don't keep our minds as …

In this episode, I talk about how shame causes us and our children to suffer in silence. So many parents are struggling, but are ashamed to ask for help. And so many kids are in the same place. When we reach out for …

I recorded this episode on the way home from an event where I got to meet Gary Vaynerchuk, a man who has inspired me greatly and taught me so much. I have deep respect and appreciation for him. It got me to thinking …

In this episode, I share a very successful plan that I came up with with one of my clients who was having mealtime battles with her daughter. This …

In this episode, I talk about how time can affect our parenting, and our entire outlook on life! Do you have enough? If not, you can!

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In this episode, I talk about a quote I read recently and it got me to thinking about how it applies to parenting. Take a listen and see what you think!

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As busy moms, it can be challenging to fit in all the things we need and want to fit in. In today's episode, I share an idea I gave to a mom who was struggling with this very issue.

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Today I am reading my blog from last week about a Reset Conversation. This is a very powerful tool you can keep in your parenting toolbox. Join me as …

Do you ever have a lot of things weighing you down and then you want to make a positive change but you feel so overwhelmed you can't even start? Yet starting is exactly what you need to do to move away from that …

My heart hurt when I was at a back-to-school night recently and a mom asked after the presentation how to remove her son from band because he was not …

Have you ever heard of Earthing? This is a cool practice that can bring peace and calm into our lives. In today's episode, I share this practice with …

In this episode, I share the ONE gift that I give myself each year on my birthday. Perhaps you would like to give yourself this same gift?

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In this episode, I read the latest blog sharing ways you can connect with your teen. I have spoken to lots of parents of teens who are struggling with this issue and I wanted to share some ideas with you.

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During a client session last week, a parent asked me if she should be her child's friend or enforcer. I answered her question with a response that …

In this episode, I share a powerful technique for beginning to address problems in your home and the steps you can take moving forward from there.

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Often I hear moms beating themselves up for their shortcomings - the times they yelled, the times they were impatient, the times they said something unkind. But whenever I hear that, I want to stop them right there and …

In this episode, I share a simple comment I made to my daughter recently, and the profound impact it had on her. I hope you gain some great takeaways in this episode!

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In this episode, I read my latest blog about gratitude and how important it is to keep practicing it regularly.

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This episode has been way overdue. I have seen too many teens recently who are not given enough freedom to go through the natural trial-and-error of becoming independent. Listen in and see if you can take away any …

In this episode, I share the gift that a tribe gives to us. It really does take a village to raise a child, which is why I named my parent coaching business It Takes a Village Parent Coaching. In this episode, I also …

In this episode, I share with you a guided meditation that we use in our workshops to help attendees settle into the experience. Take a listen and see if it helps you, too!

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In this episode, I wanted to check in on you to see how the back-to-school routine is going for you and your children.

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In this episode, I read my latest blog about teaching mindfulness to our children.

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The last episode was getting too long, so I had to cut it into two parts. Here is part 2 of my rant on punishments.

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In this episode, I really had to express my thoughts on punishment after reading a very disturbing article this week. Take a listen to this episode and see what you think.

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In this episode I share a song I came across by Marconi Union that is supposed to reduce anxiety by 65%. Take a listen and see what you think!

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I have been talking a lot lately about getting our kids ready for going back to school, but what does back-to-school mean for us parents?

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In this latest episode, I read my latest blog for those who prefer to listen while they exercise, walk the dog, or drive rather than sitting down to read. Does your bad mood really have anything to do with the outside …

How many times have you tried a sticker chart or a reward chart and it started out great, only to fizzle in a few days or weeks? Join me as I explain WHY that is and WHAT you can do about it.

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To celebrate episode 100, I thought it would be a good idea to tell my listeners a little bit about myself for those who don't already know. Listen …

Do you long for something that just isn't happening? You may be missing one critical piece. In this episode, I share with you what that is, and you may be surprised to know that it's not actually that complicated!

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In this episode, I talk about a recent trip to a ropes/zip-lining course that I took my kids to (and did myself). It was so powerful to watch my son …

In this episode, I read my blog from last week. I was inspired to write this after I took my 13-year-old daughter to see it last week.

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In this episode, I share a story a college professor told me last week. It made me stop and wonder what in the world we as parents are doing? Are we …

In this episode, I talk about how we can help to set our children up for success this school year, as well as the problem with the way our education …

In this latest episode, I encourage you to take a closer look at how you are showing up to your child in regards to this school year. How you show up …

This episode is dedicated to my best friend Janet, who celebrates her birthday the day after this episode airs. Join me as I talk about the value of friends as well as your tribe. As I always say, it takes a village to …

In this episode, I read my latest blog for those of you who listen at the gym, on the way to work, while walking, etc. so you don't have to take the time to sit down and read.

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I aim to continually bring value to all of my listeners with each and every episode. Today, I ask a simple favor of you - to send me an email with your vote on a topic I cover in today's episode. Email me at …

I was inspired to record this episode as a shout-out to working moms everywhere one day when I was feeling particularly stretched thin as a mom and …

See if you can tell where I am recording this episode from. Hint: It is NOT where you might expect! I can't say any more for fear of spoiling it for you :)

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In today's episode, I read my blog from last week that was inspired by some challenges that P!nk had on her Australian tour trying to juggle being a mom and a performer.

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In this episode, I recall a conversation I had with a mom of a toddler boy, who has recently "found" his voice and as a result, does not want to …

In this episode, I answer a listener question who is stressed because her daughter is becoming a tween and feels like she is drifting away from her. Does this sound familiar? If so, I hope this episode gives you some …

In this episode, I answer a listeners question about how to stop yelling at her kids. If this resonates with you, I hope you find some ideas in this episode!

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In this episode, I wanted to check in with you to see how things are going with you and mindfulness now that summer is well underway.

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In this episode, I update you on the resolution of the consequence that my son was dealing with as a result of a poor decision he made at his …

In this episode I read my latest blog about gratitude and how powerful it can be as a tool to help us out of a challenging situation.

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In this episode, I talk about an intention I set in the beginning of this summer and how it has all unfolded almost effortlessly. When we are aligned …

Recently, we have had to make some new decisions regarding our oldest son. In this episode, I talk about how helpful it has been to work together …

In this episode, I talk about how important it is to be alone, whether we are introverted or extraverted. This is the way we get to know ourselves and understand ourselves better and it vitally important. Join me as I …

In this episode, I update you on our son's first two weeks of driving and share how we allowed him to fly home by himself. It is astonishing to me how quickly he is growing up now that he has turned 16.

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In this episode, I read my blog from last week talking about how to get back on track after vacation. Here is the link to the free download I mentioned in this episode - …

In this episode, I talk about my month of very heavy travel and what that has meant for my self-care routine. Also, how we can get back on track when we return home.

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When we were on vacation last week, my son told me that I had been playing with them a lot on vacation, but not as much when we are at home. I was …

As a mom it can be so easy to push yourself so far down on your own list you forget you are even there! But that is detrimental to everyone. In today's episode, I talk about why self-care is so important and what YOU …

Every so often, I have to talk about gratitude. It is literally the antidote to so many things we struggle with in life. It is darn hard to be …

You better believe they can! And even better, they can learn life lessons playing sports at the beach! Join me as I share some of the life lessons my son picked up this week playing in the Junior National Beach …

When you are an active family, it can be really easy for Mom and Dad to drift apart. But that helps no one. In this episode, I talk about how to avoid being ships passing in the night.

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I was talking with a mom recently who has a 2, 4 and 6 year old. She was feeling harried and stressed and it inspired me to talk to her and all moms …

The benefits of mindfulness have never been as evident as they are now, especially after hearing how the coach of the boy soccer team who was trapped …

Our kids can trigger us so easily sometimes. That is what happens in intimate relationships where we know each other so well; it's human nature. But …

In this episode, I read my latest blog for those of you who like to listen on the go rather than sit down to read.

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Do you ever tell your child they have five more minutes to play on their video game and come back five minutes later only to find that they have not gotten off the game?

In this episode I break down why using strict time …

It can be so tough sometimes to know how much to let go of our growing teens. They are at a stage in life where it is normal to breakaway, but yet they are also interested in experimenting with new (sometimes not …

Do you find it hard to fit meditation into your life daily? It can be hard to find a few minutes to sit quietly (and alone) to meditate. That's why I love the Platform Technique so much and wanted to share it here once …

In this episode, I share my thoughts on working from home this summer and trying to fit it all in. But I also share my deepest respect to full-time …

In this episode, I read my latest blog from last week, inspired by the view outside my hotel room window in Phoenix, AZ last week.

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In this episode, I share my thoughts on helping our children to become the best drivers they can be when they first learn. My son is spending this week with his driving lessons before he gets his permit, and I thought …

I have a very special guest with me in today's episode - my daughter! She showed me a very cool illustration she saw on a tv show and I asked her if …

In this episode, I review another one of my favorite apps, Calm. They also have a website, so you can access it on your computer as well as your phone, and you can check them out here - https://www.calm.com/.

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In this episode (recorded on my son's 16th birthday) I look back over the past 16 years and the lessons he has taught me as one of my greatest …

In this episode, I read my latest blog helping parents to make this summer a success with their children.

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Happy July 4th! In this episode, I share a powerful speech that Imagine Dragons lead singer Dan Reynolds made at a recent show we went to. He shares …

This is one of my favorite episodes so far, as I talk about a woman who reached out for help to one of my colleagues. I believe many people can …

In this episode, I review one of my favorite meditation experiences - something that Oprah and Deepak offer several times a year for FREE. If you …

In this episode, I talk about the recent events surrounding immigrant children/families and what it has to do with our democracy in action. I offer a different viewpoint on this subject than you may have heard yet so …