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  • ⁠My guest, today is on a mission to bring more wellness, joy, and intentionality to parenting and beyond she shares her powerful approach that encourages us to embrace growth in a deeply intentional way.⁠

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    Life is all about growing, expanding, and improving ourselves the best we can. My guest shares her framework to do just that.

    What We Talked About:

    The "Stop, Drop, Grow, and Glow" Framework

    The Five Rights of Parenting

    The Importance of Self-Reflection in Parenting

    Setting boundaries with screens and devices

    Why integrating self-care into your daily routine is crucial

    Things to Remember

    “Being open to learning from your children models, learning is a lifelong process.”

    “Children will teach you about yourself and the work you still need to do more than anyone in life.”

    “Your voice is a tool of creation and you have the power to use it to uplift or tear down in your home.”

    “Love is the cure for all that ails us, parenting and beyond.”

    “Letting your child know how much you love them, and that you're there for them, will plant their spirit in deep, rich soil as they grow.”

    “It's important for your child to be a child and not lose their childhood.”

    “Parents need to feel more grace in terms of being able to take care of themselves.”

    “Be more intentional in how you're choosing to live and parent.”

    - Holly Swenson

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  • Wondering how to build a strong emotional bond with your child? Listen in as my guest, Eli Harwood shares some insights.

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    Secure attachment is known to be the one ingredient necessary not only for our survival but also for our positive evolution as a thriving species. We are social beings and need to trust those that care for us. Today Eli shares her research and helps us create a secure bond with those we care for.

    What We Talked About:

    Creating a secure environment for children

    Understanding the attachment theory

    Eli’s personal experiences with attachment

    The Importance of Parental Self-awareness

    The power of apologizing to children

    Recognizing and respecting the unique needs & love languages of each child

    Things to Remember

    “Parenting is a process, there is no final product.”

    “Our relationships with our children are all unique.”

    “The parent-child relationship affects the development process.”

    “When we bring our presence to our children in a way that connotes delight. There's medicine that gets wired between us.”

    “Create an experience for your children where they sense that you are a safe place to open up.”

    “Messing up and conflicts are part of a relationship that we can repair without shame or self-contempt.”

    “Maturity is a relational process.”

    “Do the best you can and then trust that when the mess up is acknowledged, there is power in just saying, I'm so sorry.”

    - Eli Harwood

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  • What’s your secret formula to happiness? Listen to my guest, Stella Grizont, and find out what science has to say about it.

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    Ah, happiness… such a profound emotion. Did you know there was a science to it? Today we are learning how to nurture those happy vibes at home and work for both ourselves and our children.

    What We Talked About:

    Creating emotional safety for children

    The importance of clarity and setting boundaries

    The 8 Inner Skills from the Work Happiness Method

    Clarity in your goals and decisions, both as a parent and in your career

    Why tuning into your own needs is essential

    Things to Remember

    “Create freedom for your children to be themselves and to know themselves better.”

    “Emotion is always in motion. It's just information.”

    “Parenting is harder than any job you could do.”

    “Our boundaries are there to make it easier for us to be who we want to be.”

    “When you're in your play mindset, you're setting yourself up to be more curious and open to possibilities.”

    “The people-pleasing tendency is a trauma response. It's a trauma response called fawning.”

    “Tending to our own needs is a way of caring better for others.”

    “Boundaries are less about no and more about saying yes to what matters.”

    “Boundaries are one way we can support ourselves in being who we want to be with greater ease.”

    - Stella Grizont

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  • Has your child rejected you? Listen in and learn how to handle it with Cathy Himlin.

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    It can be tough when you feel rejected by your child, especially when you are going through a separation. Today's guest, a Marriage and Family Therapist helps us understand why and how to manage these situations.

    What We Talked About:

    The complexities of high-conflict divorces and how they impact children

    The underlying reasons why children may reject a parent

    Recurring patterns observed in children during custody disputes

    How attachment-based methods can help repair strained relationships between children and parents

    Practical advice for parents considering divorce

    How power struggles within couples can impact parenting

    The difference between litigation and mediation

    Things to Remember

    “Parenting is getting into the child's world.”

    “The ideal for children from separated homes, to not be pulled or pushed from either home is to have both parents work together and try to have similar items.”

    “You can't go into divorce and figure out what you want unless you understand your options.”

    “Trying to make it work is best, because it may just be relationship ruptures or injuries that never got healed.”

    “Try to have that lens on what's in the best interest of your child.”

    “Have some respite care. Take time in between having children to focus on the marriage.”

    “Controlling usually means anxiety.”

    “There's no book for each child. Every child is different and we don't know what they're going to turn out to be.”

    “All the parenting tools and techniques out there are just tools. It's the relationship that matters.”

    “The Family Court system needs to shift focus away from litigation and toward the children and their developmental, psychological, and emotional needs.”

    - Cathy Himlin

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  • How can we prepare our children to be impactful citizens? Listen in and find out why it is important to start young.

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    As parents we’re not only raising children we are raising future citizens. My guest today, a professor in Political Science, shares why it is up to us to do so and shares some actionable steps to guide us along.

    What We Talked About:

    How to start having informative political conversations early on

    Simple strategies for introducing politics at home

    How to nurture critical thinking with our children

    The importance of creating a supportive civic environment

    Why Lindsey felt the need to write “Raising Citizen”

    Things to Remember

    “Parenting is trying to do a little bit better than our parents did for us.”

    “Politics is going to happen to us whether we like it or not so it's better if we understand the process.”

    “Everyone has a different version of what the good life is and how to get there.”

    “Our kids don't need us to be politics or government experts, they need us to model the behavior of learning more.”

    “When we're raising a citizen, we're not necessarily trying to raise a partisan.”

    “Let's make sure our kids are equipped and capable of getting through the world in a better way than we are.”

    - Lindsey Cormack

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  • Curious about the benefits of parenting at your child's pace? Listen in as my guest, Dr. Joel Warsh shares insights you won't want to miss!

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

    What We Talked About:

    Deciphering the abundance of parenting information

    The benefits of Integrative Medicine for family health

    The rise of chronic diseases in children

    The critical role nutrition & preventive care plays in maintaining your family's health

    The impacts social media has on parental expectations

    The benefits of homeopathic remedies and other integrative medicine practices in pediatric care

    Things to Remember

    “Parenting is figuring out what are the best ways to create a healthy, happy home and create healthy, happy, resilient kids.”

    “The internet can make you scared about things that you don't really have to worry that much about.”

    “If we aren't mindful of what we're doing, then then our children are going to be sick and we're going to be sick.”

    “Little changes make a huge difference.”

    “Just because you have one symptom does not necessarily mean that you have the scary thing. Most scary things have all the basic symptoms, but the scary things have a lot more to it.”

    “If you have a prescription in the first six months to a year, that increases your risk for every disease.”

    “It's okay to be a little nervous, but don't be overly stressed.”

    - Dr. Joel Warsh

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  • Do you think we should dedicate a month to celebrate families? Listen in to find out what Anne Doherty's plan to do just that.

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    Families are the backbone of our societies and they have evolved over time. Today my guest wants us to have a whole month every year to celebrate all families.

    What We Talked About:

    What the concept of Family Month is

    Understanding the impacts birth order has

    Navigating between biological and chosen families

    Integrating our personal challenges into parenting

    How early experiences affects a child’s behavior and attachment style

    Managing sibling rivalry, especially when introducing a new sibling

    How to balance our guilt with the need for self-care and personal growth

    Things to Remember

    “Parenting is like meditation. It’s an active, moving meditation where you’re focused on the children, the family, and it’s all outside of you.”

    “Being human means that you’re part of the family. ”

    “Doing something positive is good.”

    “Many people want their children to fill a need that they never had filled when they were little.”

    “Respect means that you acknowledge them for who they are. You respect their boundaries, and respect your own boundaries.”

    “If you keep expecting it to change, you’re never going to be happy.”

    “It’s hard to have compassion for yourself until you have compassion for others.”

    - Anne Doherty

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  • How can you teach your child to be financially smart? Listen in as my guest, Anthony Delauney, shares his essential advice.

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    You would not necessarily think of financial literacy as something a child should know, yet my guest today shares the importance of learning about finances early so we can have money smart children.

    What We Talked About:

    How Anthony's extensive knowledge in financial planning has influenced his parenting

    Introducing financial concepts to children in an engaging and age-appropriate manner

    The do’s and don'ts of implementing allowances

    Developing healthy financial habits early on

    Making the complexity of financial literacy simple

    The impact emotions have on financial decisions

    Things to Remember

    “Parenting is trying to get a sense of how best we can relate to our children.”

    “It's hard enough to figure out your own situation, but when you start to incorporate a spouse and children into the mix, it makes the planning process a lot more fun, but also a lot more complex.”

    “You can have two children and you can raise them the exact same way and they can become totally different individuals.”

    “When children receive the money, it's very important that they maintain some sense of ownership in terms of how it's distributed.”

    “Fear of judgment is the number one thing that prevents people from achieving success.”

    “The best part about being a child is you can fail in a safe environment.”

    “When a child does fail, we want to give them the opportunity to do it, but we need to be extremely mindful of how we react to their failure.”

    “Emotion and money do not go well together.”

    “Do not introduce certain concepts that your children may not be emotionally prepared to absorb or relate to.”

    “As a parent, make sure that you're mindful of how you react.”

    “It's not so much what we tell our children. It's what we show them.”

    - Anthony Delauney

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  • Why do you think comparing yourself to other parents is a trap? Listen in as my guest, Kathy Bowers explains why it's unnecessary and unhelpful.

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    Kathy is a nursery teacher turned life and parenting coach and shares with us some compassionate advice for modern-day parents.

    What We Talked About:

    The importance of embracing your unique parenting style

    The negative effect comparison can have on your parenting

    What it takes to truly nurture a child

    Strong relationships provide a solid foundation for children

    The critical need for self-care when parenting

    Communicating expectations and house rules to children

    Setting boundaries and maintaining consistency

    Overcoming external pressures

    Things to Remember

    “Every parent can improve their parenting skills. We don't always naturally become parents.”

    “Failure sets you up to try again. It gives you that strength.”

    “Parenting is finding the best way of guiding your children and putting them first.”

    “It will happen when it’s meant to happen.”

    “Children will always pick the easiest option.”

    “Your children will not be your friend because you are the parent.”

    “If you can’t meet your own needs, how can you meet your children’s needs?”

    “Don’t compare yourself to anybody else. Parenting is a slow step.”

    - Kathy Bowers

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  • Are you ready to uncover the power of shared courage? Listen in as my guest, Jessica Patay shares her inspiring story.

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    Parenting is already a journey with many ups and downs add to it a child with special needs, then the community becomes your lifeline. Jessica created an amazing international community so we can all be brave together and we thank her for it.

    What We Talked About:

    The Mission of 'We Are Brave Together'

    The importance of finding a support network for parents caring for children with special needs.

    The daily struggles and unique challenges faced by caregivers, especially those caring for children with disabilities.

    Understanding Prader-Willi Syndrome

    The difference between self-comfort and true self-care

    Things to Remember

    “What works for one child may not work for your next child. You have to learn the beauty and the complexity of your child to be the best parent for them.”

    “Community is everything. When you have a crisis you have to be surrounded by other people who understand and who can validate what you're experiencing.”

    “As human beings, as parents, we must invest in our mental health.”

    “I know you're tired. I know you're overwhelmed. I know you're exhausted but when you have people around you who get it. It's comforting and transformative.”

    “You do not have to be a coach or a therapist to learn how to facilitate a safe sacred space for moms to share.”

    “Self-comfort will not sustain you for the long haul of life or caregiving.”

    “You have to believe that you deserve to invest in your mental health.”

    “Taking care of yourself is not selfish but when we’ve heard the term ‘self-care’ we tend to equate it with selfishness.”

    “Focus more on connection than control.”

    -Jessica Patay

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  • Do you know whether your child's sippy cup is doing more harm than good? Listen to my guest, an infant feeding expert for the answers.

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    An infant feeding expert explains why it’s best to ditch the sippy cup and use an open cup instead when teaching children to learn to drink on their own. She also shared more baby-led weaning advice.

    What We Talked About:

    What are the benefits of Baby-Led Weaning

    How not using a sippy cup can prevent speech delays and feeding issues

    Making mealtime safer and more enjoyable for children

    What are the feeding Developmental Milestones

    Both the immature and mature swallowing patterns in babies.

    How to help babies develop essential pre-feeding skills

    The natural picky eating stage and how to handle it effectively

    Things to Remember

    “Parenting is acquiring that knowledge and then making the best decision that works for your family.”

    “Baby-led-weaning is allowing the baby to have some control and learn new skills.”

    “Skip the sippy cup and use an open cup to help your child meet their feeding milestones.”

    “Developmentally, the picky eating phase is normal with the toddlers but not with infants.”

    “Babies are born to be able to suck and swallow and that swallowing reflex changes as the baby gets older.”

    “Picky eating is a natural feeding and swallowing phase that every child should go through.”

    “Two things that a child is doing during that picky-eating phase is they're trying to figure out if that food is still safe for them and they're trying to figure out if that feeder is still safe for them.”

    - Dawn Winkelmann

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  • Have you ever had a gut feeling that something was off? Listen in as Marisa Peters inspires and encourages people to embrace being seen.

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    Being a new parent can be stressful and exhausting; add to it a devastating health diagnosis, and you’re in for some very challenging times. Today, my guest shares her experience of being diagnosed with stage three rectal cancer after the birth of her third son and what she was inspired to create since then.

    What We Talked About:

    The key symptoms to be aware of when it comes to Colorectal Cancer

    The importance of early detection and why she created “Be Seen.”

    How she managed parenting three young boys while undergoing cancer treatment

    Creating a supportive environment and open dialogue with children

    Things to Remember

    “Parenting is tough, and caring for ourselves is also tough.”

    “We know that we should have an annual physical. We would never miss those appointments for our children. And yet, as parents, we sometimes miss those for ourselves.”

    “Hiding things or calling it something different creates more instability for our children.”

    “Life is wild. It will throw us curveballs.”

    “Help your kids know that It's okay to walk into these different settings that feel a bit unknown and, sometimes, very scary when you're going through it.”

    “Your kids give you as much energy as they take.”

    “If we turn the volume off on that inner voice and instinct, we're missing so much of that goodness inside us.”

    - Marisa Peters

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  • Are you confused by all the parenting advice available? Listen in to hear what Jamie Glowacki has to say about modern parenting.

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    Tune in to an animated discussion about parenting and how we might be messing it up. Jamie and I covered much ground today, from gentle parenting techniques to potty training. Let me know what resonated with you the most.

    What We Talked About:

    Why gentle parenting might have gone too far

    Jamie’s need to share her potty training technique with parents

    What is the proper way to go about helping children through tough emotions?

    Modern parenting, the impact of overparenting, and how parents can course-correct.

    The importance of giving children the tools to solve their problems

    The balance between acknowledging children's emotions and not over-attending to every feeling.

    The benefits of slowing down and simplifying life

    Things to Remember

    “Parenting is not a skill. It's a relationship.”

    “We have so much information that parents think they can get the perfect solution to raise a happy child, but there is no perfect solution. You have to parent the child in front of you, and that will be different for every person.”

    “We are over-parenting in this way of intervening on every single behalf.”

    “In some situations, we have to let kids figure it out.”

    “We've got to let our kids go back to neighborhood play.”

    “Once we bring in the internet, you're letting the entire world into your house.”

    “What is exhausting a lot of parents right now, is over attending to every emotion.”

    “Potty training is not a measurement of your parenting.”

    -Jamie Glowacki

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  • How can opting out of the digital world lead to a more fulfilling family life? Listen in as my guest, Erin Loechner shares her inspiring stories.

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    Making choices about what we bring into our homes or put in our children’s hands has been a long-standing issue I would like to examine. Today, Erin Loechner shares her journey and how we can become an opt-out family. Listen in for some much-needed inspiration.

    What We Talked About:

    Erin's journey from being a social media influencer to embracing a low-tech lifestyle

    Simple steps to reduce tech dependency in your life

    How she created and manages her low-tech family

    What parents can do to follow the principles of a low-tech family

    The principles behind “people over pixels.”

    How tech can hinder our children's need for independence

    Things to Remember

    “Parenting is… a lot of pivoting, a lot of listening, a lot of following your child's lead. It's a dance.”

    “Be more engaging than the algorithm.”

    “As parents, we have to model the behavior we want to see and go first.”

    “Sometimes we just have to be willing to fail to be able to find out what we're comfortable with and what we're not comfortable with.”

    “People over pixels.”

    “Move slow and mend things.”

    “If we're not capitalizing on the low stakes opportunities, we're certainly not going to be skilled or practiced or well versed when it comes to the high stakes opportunities.”

    “Honor the weight of parenting while still holding it very loosely.”

    “Parents can connect far better than how technology wants to connect with us.”

    - Erin Loechner


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  • How can you empower your child to embrace independence? Listen in to my guest, Lenore Skenazy as she shares her time-tested insights.

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    Today’s guest was named “America’s Worst Mom” for supporting her son's desire to take the subway home 16 years ago. Since then, she has been on a mission to support parents and schools to help children regain their much-needed independence.

    What We Talked About:

    Why fostering independence in children is crucial for their development, resilience, and confidence

    How societal changes have increased parental fear and overprotection

    Practical ways parents can encourage independence in their children

    Balancing safety and freedom

    How modern technology is reducing family communication

    Benefits of Unstructured Free Play

    Balancing technology and real-world experiences

    Things to Remember

    “Parenting is recognizing that kids are going to be who they are. We have got to give them space and time to figure that out on their own.”

    “Independence is so crucial to children and so natural. It's like a vitamin.”

    “With parents being away, kids are called upon to do new things and recognize just how competent they can be.”

    “The more control you think you have doesn’t actually make you more calm.”

    “Give your kids chances to help you and to show you how capable, competent, and kind they are.”

    “There's too much pressure on parents to know everything and to shape our children when we can’t.”

    - Lenore Skenazy

    “The child looks for his independence first, not because he does not desire to be dependent on the adult. But because he has in himself some fire, some urge, to do certain things and not other things.” - Dr. Maria Montessori

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  • Have you ever considered changing your family dynamics? Listen in as my guest, Linda Fruits, shares her journey of changing family dynamics.

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    Sometimes, I encounter people whose life stories intrigue me. Today is no exception. Linda shares her family dynamics as it evolves from the stereotypical heterosexual to a multi-dimensional family unit.

    What We Talked About:

    Why Linda created "Fruits of Motherhood.”

    Navigating early motherhood's isolation and the illusion of social media perfection

    The complexities of sexuality and relationships

    The vital role that your support networks play in your and your family's well-being

    The importance of open communication for healthy family and personal relationships

    Revolutionizing family dynamics

    Co-parenting with your ex

    Unconventional living in the eyes of traditional society

    Nurturing supportive environments for our children

    Things to Remember

    “Parenting is figuring out who you are while caring for kids.”

    “When you’re in front of the people who make you feel good, you feel good.”

    “No one was telling moms the hard parts.”

    “If you don’t have examples of people who do things differently, you don’t know that you can subscribe to something different.”

    “We all have roles in which we excel when it comes to parenting.”

    “If you're not happy where you are, It doesn't matter what your sexual identity is. You need to have some harder conversations.”

    “You have to be flexible with your expectations, not only with the baby but with yourself.”

    “It's so easy to get so wrapped up in the things that we're not doing, and then we lose focus on the beautiful things we are doing.”

    - Linda Fruits

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  • Are you burnt out working as a childcare provider? Listen in as my guest, Caroline Allen shares her insights on how to keep the joy and wonder alive.

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    I can relate to Caroline’s words. When I started in a Montessori environment as a second career, some days were hard, yet that sense of wonder kept me going.

    What We Talked About:

    How Caroline transformed her daycare settings into the first not-for-profit Montessori children's center in the UK

    Observing children's behaviors and interests to foster their natural curiosity and learning

    The importance of staying passionate and fresh in childcare and education.

    Practical tips for caregivers and educators to avoid burnout and stay motivated.

    The concept of leaving a lasting legacy for children

    Things to Remember

    “We don't know our children inside out and never will. They're unique little beings that will always do things that fascinate us.”

    “Try to retain that sense of wonder by looking at our children with fresh eyes and seeing them differently.”

    “Adults are very quick to put an interpretation on what their children are doing.”

    “Allow the wonders of the world to connect with your children.”

    “Taking care of your child’s emotional, social, and physical development is the key to raising young adults.”

    “We don't need to know everything about our little ones; we just need to work with whatever they're presenting to us in their journey into childhood and young adulthood.”

    “We need to have parts of every single day where we are present to our children and give them the focus they deserve.”

    -Caroline Allen

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  • Is your child's picky eating a sign of something more? Listen in to discover support and insights with my guest, Jaclyn Pederson.

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    Feeding matters; parents often complain about their child's picky eating habits. We start to wonder if we’re doing something wrong, if our child is a picky eater, or if there’s more to this ordeal. Today, my guest sheds light on a little-known eating disorder that is way more prevalent than we imagine.

    What We Talked About:

    Understanding Pediatric Feeding Disorder (PFD) and how it differs from picky eating.

    The Four Domains in Pediatric Feeding Disorder

    How should you proceed if you suspect our child has PFD?

    Early awareness of PFD and its impact on long-term health outcomes

    Why is almost no one talking about PFD, even though it is more common than autism or cerebral palsy?

    The challenges and complexities of treating PFD and how you can help your child.

    Can lip and tongue ties be the culprits in the feeding journey?

    The significance of establishing a supportive team including healthcare professionals

    Things to Remember

    “Parenting is finding beauty in the highest of highs and the lowest of lows.”

    “Feeding skills is something that a parent can help a child with. It is a learned task.”

    “Children are picky, and it’s a very common thing that happens in toddler development.”

    “It's definitely important for parents to always offer nutritious foods.”

    “Take it slow and let your child lead the way. They control what goes in their body.”

    “At the end of the day, you and your child are trying to establish a successful feeding.”

    -Jaclyn Pederson

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  • Do you strongly feel that staying home would be best for your child? Listen in to find out why your hunch is correct and critical.

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    We know in our mama's heart that staying home with our children is important because they need us to. Today, my guest confirmed this instinct we have as mothers and why it is critical to do so.

    What We Talked About:

    Understanding why the first three years are critical for our child's long-term mental health

    Why are daycare centers not equipped to support our children’s attachment needs

    What is “consistency of care,” and why is it essential in the early years?

    What are other critical stages for our children’s mental health?

    The important revolution that needs to happen for the health of families

    Things to Remember

    “There is no parenting without presence.”

    “Without guilt, our conscience isn’t working.”

    “The foundation of resilience is that feeling of security in the first three years.”

    “Mothers are very attuned to babies' distress.”

    “If you are present for your children in the first three years, you’re encouraging a tremendous amount of neural connections to be formed.”

    “Your babies are not resilient; your babies are incredibly vulnerable, and they need you.”

    -Erica Komisar

    “There are many who hold, as I do, that the most important period of life is not the age of university studies, but the first one, the period from birth to the age of six. For that is the time when man's intelligence itself, his greatest implement, is being formed. But not only his intelligence; the full totality of his psychic powers.” - Dr. Maria Montessori

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  • Are you curious about the magic of daily rituals? Listen in and learn from my guest, Britta Bushnell, how they can transform your life.

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    I’ve always been fascinated by the transformative process of birth, and why I became a birth doula. Today, I’m excited to be speaking with Britta, a seasoned childbirth educator to explore how birth is truly the first and most crucial initiation into parenthood.

    What We Talked About:

    The importance of childbirth as an initiation into parenthood.

    Mythology and storytelling as meaning-making practices for adults and kids.

    Incorporating rituals into family life to help you live and share your values.

    How perfectionism can both hinder and help in our parenting

    Practical tips for crafting seamless transitions between work and parenting

    Things to Remember

    “Parenting is a messy, creative, unknowable magical thing that creates a being on the other side.”

    “Parenthood is like a yoga practice, that idea of coming to the mat every day and knowing that some days are better and some days are worse, yet you still show up and do your best.”

    “What causes us the most suffering is the resistance to what is happening.”

    “Parenthood teaches us an openness to the unbidden.”

    “Perfectionism is a strategy, and as a strategy, it most often gets in our way.”

    “Infants respond well to rhythm and predictability in their lives.”

    “To find ways to be tender with ourselves and to forgive ourselves. That is the true antidote to perfectionism's toxins.”

    “Children help to create the fabric of the values of the family.”

    -Britta Bushnell

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