#037: Distractions are not new in our lives today. They have been around for many years. Listen in to this amazing interview with Nir Eyal, the author of "Indistractable, How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life." Throughout this episode, you will hear some amazing ideas and ways that you can not only help yourself with this human struggle but also empower and help your children.

#036: Fifteen-year-old Adam Avin shares his passion, inspiration, and desire to get mindful and social-emotional learning programs into our education system everywhere, to increase mental health education to help to stop the violence, and the importance of our voice in making a positive difference in this world. This episode is chockfull of amazing insight and wisdom. Learning from young people in this world is eye-opening.

#035: Don’t miss this wonderful discussion with Julie Lythcott Haims, my special guest. In this episode, Julie talks about how important empathy, compassion, empowerment, and belief are in raising our children in today’s world. She shares a few beautiful stories from recent experiences to highlight this inspiring discussion. Be sure to check out her book, How To Raise An Adult.

Listen in to learn more about taking a step back and allowing our child to walk their own life’s path.

#034: Dr. Shefali, a world-renowned clinical psychologist and wisdom teacher, describes how she practices what she teaches in her own life and how important it is to look at each challenge as another opportunity to learn more about ourselves. She shares how important it is for her to practice letting go on her own parenting journey.

Listen in and hear more from this amazing wisdom teacher. Visit www.drshefali.com to learn more about her amazing annual conference.

#033: We often enter into this parenting journey with preconceived ideas ("the lens") about who our children should be or will be and then become fixated on how to make this the reality. Removing these "lenses" can allow us to see our children with clarity and presence, learning who they are, what their spirit looks like and how they can contribute to the family, school, the community and the world at large.

Listen in to hear more about how to remove the lenses and see our children clearly.

#032: Listen to this rich conversation with Cecilia and Jason Hilkey where we discuss the beauty and benefits of sibling rivalry. When we look at this conflict as an opportunity to coach and teach skills to our children, we are, in essence, teaching social and emotional intelligence. Rivalry exists as a "normal" part of our children's lives. Listen to learn a little more about how you can offer your children a platform for learning. 

As a special gift, download the "calming plan" referred to in this podcast episode, offered by my special guests: www.HappilyFamily.com/thriving

#031: Do you ever find yourself wanting to avoid uncomfortable emotions? Our own emotions often feel too heavy to manage or move through. However, emotions are an important part of experiencing our life, moving forward, and most importantly, learning and growing. Each emotion offers us an opportunity to tap into what is behind it.

When you find yourself wanting to avoid uncomfortable emotions, I hope that you will try to engage in this three-step process.

#030: Why do children lie? Lying occurs because of a few very important obstacles, obstacles that are presenting our children from telling the truth. How we can remove these obstacles is what this podcast is all about.

Every child needs to be seen, heard and valued. Listen in to learn how you can shift this art in your home.

For more information or a consultation, please feel free to email me: [email protected]

#029: Mealtime is a special time to connect as a family. We are often caught up in the hustle and bustle of our lives that there is not much opportunity to connect as a family unit. How do you use mealtime to connect with your family?

Listen in for some stories and thoughts about this important time, making the most of our relationships, as we see, hear and value one another.

#028: Taking control of your family’s health and wellbeing is so important today. Many families are experiencing chronic illness and conditions that affect children's lives and health. Integrating and teaching healthy balance and awareness of how food and our environment are playing a role is what this podcast is about.