If your sweet, easygoing child is suddenly rolling their eyes, pushing boundaries, or questioning everything… you are NOT alone.

Kirsten Cobabe — former therapist, parent coach, and the internet’s beloved Teen Whisperer — joins Help The Bloom with Evelyn Mendal to unpack one of the biggest developmental shifts your child will ever go through: the transition from childhood into the tween and teen years.

Evelyn also opens up about her own 10‑year‑old entering this new territory — and the fears, unknowns, and “against the system” pressures so many modern parents face.

Kirsten drops truth bombs about:

- Why your tween suddenly sees you differently

- What’s really happening in their brain (hint: it’s not “just hormones”)

- Individuation — why pushing back is healthy

- How to stay connected even when the attitude shows up

- Why authenticity matters more than perfection

- How parents can support teens in a world obsessed with performance, grades, and achievement

- The identity crisis that begins as early as 9–10 years old

- How to preserve the most important thing of all: your relationship

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Why does potty training feel like the ultimate parenting stress test?

In this episode of Help Them Bloom, host Evelyn Mendal, parenting and child development expert, dives deep into one of the most anxiety-inducing milestones for parents — potty training.

Evelyn is joined by Tabby Pool, a Miami-based potty training consultant and pediatric occupational therapist with 15+ years of experience across the UK, Australia, and South Africa, and Elena Ducoin, mom and inventor of My Bee Bear, a unique potty training underwear designed for both day and night use.

Together, they unpack:

- Why potty training is such a developmental challenge — not just a “three-day method.”

- How cultural expectations have shaped unrealistic timelines.

- The real signs of readiness (and what not to focus on).

- How to make the process less of a power struggle — and maybe even fun!

- The story behind a mom’s creative invention that changed nighttime training forever.

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction to Potty Training Challenges

01:51 Understanding the Stress of Potty Training

04:44 Signs of Potty Readiness

07:09 Cultural Shifts in Potty Training Practices

08:40 Personal Experiences with Potty Training

12:00 Innovative Solutions for Nighttime Potty Training

15:58 Creating a Supportive Environment for Potty Training

19:28 No Pressure Approach to Potty Training

24:49 Addressing Regression and Withholding in Potty Training

26:26 Understanding Constipation in Children

31:06 Addressing Fears Around Toilet Use

35:05 Strategies for Daytime and Nighttime Potty Training

41:59 Recognizing Red Flags in Toilet Training

48:12 Innovative Solutions for Potty Training Challenges

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Feeling alone in your fertility journey? You’re not. 

Sarita Broda, MFT, a specialist in reproductive mental health, unpacks the emotional, relational, and societal impacts of fertility challenges, miscarriage, and IVF. From navigating grief and loss, managing anxiety and fear, to reclaiming your identity through the journey, 

Sarita shares insights from her work supporting individuals and couples through reproductive mental health challenges, including:

- Coping with the grief of miscarriage and failed cycles

- Navigating anxiety, fear, and the uncertainty of fertility treatments

- How fertility struggles affect identity, relationships, and your sense of self

- Practical tools for emotional regulation, resilience, and support

Timestamps:

0:00 – Introduction: Evelyn & Sarita

3:41 – How fertility work found Sarita

8:03 – Emotional, relational & societal impacts of fertility challenges

18:01 – Understanding miscarriage & ambiguous loss

29:48 – Identity shifts during fertility journeys

35:32 – Finding joy & maintaining self outside fertility

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Parents, does brushing your child’s teeth feel like a daily battle? You’re not alone.

Pediatric dentist Dr. Yamila Garber shares practical strategies to turn nightly power struggles into calm, confident routines—and set your child up for a lifetime of healthy smiles. From tackling toddler teeth brushing, choosing the right toothpaste, and flossing tips, to managing thumb-sucking and pacifier habits, Dr. Gerber gives actionable advice every parent can use—without stress, tears, or anxiety.

Learn:

- How parental energy affects children’s dental anxiety

- The best age to start dental visits and why early visits matter

- Tips for toddler and preschool teeth brushing (yes, even the fussy ones!)

- Pacifier and thumb-sucking strategies that actually work

- How to make oral hygiene fun and stress-free for the whole family

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Introduction to Dental Anxiety

02:46 Understanding Dental Fear in Children

05:38 The Importance of Early Dental Visits

08:23 Brushing Techniques and Tips for Kids

11:35 Navigating Dental Care Challenges

14:23 Choosing the Right Dental Products

17:17 Creating a Fun Dental Routine

19:27 Navigating Thumb Sucking Challenges

27:01 Understanding Eating Habits and Cavity Prevention

33:25 Building Healthy Dental Relationships

What does it take to raise confident, emotionally secure daughters in today’s world?

Michelle Dempsey-Multack—divorce coach, co-parenting expert, and best-selling author of Moms Moving On—returns to Help Them Bloom with Evelyn Mendal to discuss the complexities of raising daughters in today's society. With constant social media, peer pressure, early skincare routines, and a world that’s moving way too fast, raising girls today feels like navigating a minefield.
They explore the emotional toll of modern girlhood (and motherhood), why girls are growing up faster—and what we can do about it, creating a home where your child always feels safe to open up. They get personal sharing stories about about insecurity, fitting in, and letting go  – as well as revealing how generational trauma and silence show up in parenting.

TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 - Introduction

1:01 - Raising Girls in Today's World

10:01 - Childhood vs. Now

20:01 - Parental Fears and Overcoming Them

30:01 - The Importance of Open Communication

40:01 - Coping with Rejection and Building Resilience

50:01 - Body Image and Self-Confidence

1:00:01 - Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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Are you parenting on autopilot—or truly present with your child?

Miami-based licensed psychologist Dr. Alexandra Sredni, Psy. D., PLLC, joins Help Them Bloom with Evelyn Mendal for an honest and insightful conversation on the power of mindfulness in parenting. Together, they unpack how to shift from reacting to responding, why self-acceptance is key to accepting your child, and how our relationship with technology can undermine meaningful connection. 

From emotional regulation to modeling mindfulness and making space for repair, this episode offers practical strategies to slow down, be present, and raise emotionally aware children—starting with your own inner work.

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CHAPTERS:

00:00 Introduction to Mindfulness in Parenting

02:59 The Journey into Mindfulness

05:53 Understanding Mindfulness and Its Importance

08:27 Mindfulness as a Tool for Parenting Challenges

11:22 The Impact of Technology on Presence

14:06 Reacting vs. Responding in Parenting

16:59 The Power of Apologizing and Repairing Relationships

19:56 Accepting Children for Who They Are

22:44 Practical Tips for Mindful Parenting

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In this introspective solo episode of Help Them Bloom, host Evelyn Mendel shares a deeply personal story about taking an unexpected solo trip to Tel Aviv to visit her brother. With two kids, a full-time job, and the ever-present demands of daily life, Evelyn opens up about the internal and external resistance she faced simply for choosing herself—even just for a week.

She unpacks the guilt many parents, especially mothers, carry around the idea of stepping away, and she challenges the myth of “martyrdom” in parenting—that being a “good” parent means being constantly available and self-sacrificing. Evelyn explores the origins of this belief and invites listeners to reflect on the damaging narrative that we must reach the point of burnout before taking care of ourselves.

Using the metaphor of running on an empty gas tank, she offers a powerful reminder: you don’t have to hit zero before you refuel. This episode is a call to action for all caregivers to give themselves permission to pause—not out of necessity, but out of self-respect and love.

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What if what you’re really missing in motherhood isn’t more advice — but true connection?

Marika Frumes is the founder of Mysha, an intentional community built for modern mothers. What started as a small WhatsApp group during her pregnancy — born out of a need for honest, vulnerable conversation — has grown into a thriving network of women supporting one another through every season of motherhood.

Marika and Evelyn discuss identity shifts, imposter syndrome, and the quiet loneliness that can come when your closest friends aren’t in the same life chapter. Marika opens up about the personal journey that led to Mysha’s creation, how she transformed isolation into community, and why meaningful connection doesn’t happen by accident — it starts with intention.

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 The Birth of a Community

02:45 Creating Connection Through Intentionality

06:07 Navigating Motherhood Together

09:11 The Power of Vulnerability

12:02 Asking for Help: A Common Struggle

14:57 Mothering Ourselves

18:01 Building a Supportive Network

20:55 The Importance of Community for Mothers

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What if the discomfort you’re feeling isn’t a sign something’s wrong—but a sign that you’re finally getting closer to who you really are?

Psychotherapist Liliana Retelny joins Help Them Bloom with Evelyn Mandelt to explore the often uncomfortable—but ultimately empowering—journey of self-discovery. Together, they dive into how parenting can trigger unexpected questions about identity, how anxiety often points to deeper unresolved wounds, and why therapy can be a gateway to a more authentic life. Liliana shares her insights from years in practice, unpacking how cultural and familial expectations shape us, and how letting go of perfection can lead to deeper connection—with ourselves and our children. This conversation is an invitation to embrace discomfort, ask big questions, and grow into the person you were always meant to be.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 The Journey of Self-Discovery

02:54 Understanding Discomfort and Growth

06:01 Parenting Challenges and Reflections

08:52 The Impact of Parenting Styles

11:51 Navigating Children's Individuality

15:07 The Role of Fear in Parenting

18:06 Encouraging Authenticity in Children

20:59 The Weight of Parental Expectations

23:51 The Importance of Personal Growth

27:01 Embracing the Work of Self-Discovery

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What happens when you realize the way you were parented is now affecting how you parent?

Licensed therapist and author Whitney Goodman, LMFT (@sitwithwhit) joins Help Them Bloom with Evelyn Mandel to explore the challenges adult children face when navigating relationships with emotionally immature parents.

Together, they unpack the emotional toll of boundary violations, the patterns that persist across generations, and how becoming a parent can resurface unresolved childhood wounds. Whitney shares powerful insights from her clinical practice, offering guidance on reclaiming personal power, setting and adjusting boundaries, and working toward repair—even in the most complicated family dynamics.

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CHAPTERS:

00:00 Introduction to Emotional Estrangement

05:01 The Importance of Healthy Boundaries

10:10 Recognizing Boundary Violations

21:33 Maintaining Healthy Relationships with Children

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