You know that gut-wrenching feeling when your child is scared? Whether it's a toddler crying about monsters under the bed or a teenager having a panic attack about their future - seeing our kids afraid triggers something primal in us. We want to fix it, protect them, make the scary thing go away. But sometimes our own "stuff" gets in the way of tru…

Balancing motherhood and dating after divorce is a challenge many moms face. It's an experience that often leaves women with more questions than answers, which is why I'm so excited about today’s episode. Certified life and relationship coach, Paige Dempsey, and I talk about what she calls “slow dating” after divorce. This approach is about more th…

As I celebrate half a century of life, I'm amazed at how much parenting has changed since I first became a mom. The tiny hands I once held now belong to young adults, and our conversations have evolved from "eat your vegetables" to discussions about their hopes and dreams for the future. This milestone birthday got me thinking: How do we stay conne…

Holding onto resentment towards your parents is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die. In this week's episode, we explore how forgiving your parents might be the self-care you never knew you needed. Join me as I draw from my own experience, present scientific research, and offer practical strategies for navigating the process o…

That knot in your stomach when facing a life-changing decision? It's universal. This week, I sit down with life coach Amanda Kingsley for a raw and honest conversation about navigating life's toughest choices. Amanda opens up about her personal abortion experience and shares powerful insights on making difficult decisions while minimizing suffering…

Mistakes in parenting don't define you. How you handle them does. We've all had moments as parents when we wish we could hit rewind and try again. That's why in this week's episode, we're unpacking the often-overlooked superpower of second chances and do-overs in parenting. Join me to transform those "I wish I hadn't said that" moments into opportu…

Are you repeating unhelpful patterns in your parenting and can't understand why? In this episode, we're talking about something that's been influencing your parenting since long before you became a mama: attachment styles. We'll explore how your early experiences shape your parenting instincts, and more importantly, how you can use this knowledge t…

Wouldn't it be great to have a magic wand to stop your tween from freaking out? Well, while I can't offer magic, I've got the next best thing – wisdom from parenting expert and author Carla Naumburg. In this podcast episode, Carla dishes on her new book "How to Stop Freaking Out" -- a guide designed specifically for 8-12 year olds. It's jam-packed …

Have you ever wondered why your parents raised you the way they did? Or why you parent the way you do? In today’s episode, we take a trip through the decades, exploring how parenting styles have evolved from the 1950s to today. You'll learn about the four main parenting styles and how they came to be, plus some insights into how world events and so…