Help Them Bloom

He made it on here! Okay, I know our version of co-parenting doesnt work for many people, but take a listen to our story. In this episode we get up, close, and personal about our dynamic—and the blended family aspect. We talk about the hard stuff, the easy stuff, and the important stuff. We share how it’s been to confront our not-so open-minded community in doing things our own, unique way. Let’s dive in!

It’s been a minute!I love the podcast. And every time I tried to come back to this space, something big got in the way (like having a baby)…and with the most recent event being, the October 7th massacre and violence vs. civilians in Israel. Then the growing wave of antisemitism, and the climate of violence and intolerance in general. It’s definitely been a lot to navigate emotionally, especially as a Jewish mother. Here’s to hoping the new year brings more light and kindness. Let’s dive in. 

Girls are starting to diet really young (some at age 6). We are seeing more concerns with body image and relationship with food show up earlier and earlier. In this Episode, Registered Dietitian Raquel Papu Cohen & Soli Faerman of Luna interview me on why this is happening and how we can help model healthier body image and relationship with food at home with our young kids. They chime in from a dietitian’s lens. It’s an episode you don’t want to miss! You can find out more about their virtual hub, Luna at https://www.joinluna.co/ or follow them on instagram at @join.luna

I’m this episode, I chat with Jessica Sawiki, a certified child sleep consultant in the “Gentle Sleep Coach” program, in representation of all sleep-deprived parents out there (so….everyone 🫠). First we cover all things newborns and babies like routines, schedules, habits, swaddles, and then we move on to toddlers and older kid concerns like bedtime battles, nightmares, and good sleep etiquete. This was a super informative episode where Jessica answered lots of the questions I received from my social media followers. Let’s dive in! 

To work with Jessica, reach out on website (hyperlink https://www.lulisleep.com/ ) or on IG @lulisleep 

In this episode, Sarah Rotterman, mindfulness educator, joins me in the exploration of a taboo emotion in our society, anger. We talk about its purpose and the importance of allowing its existence in our life. We then cover when it becomes problematic and Sarah gives us some practical tools, games, and metaphors to help teach our children about their own anger, as well as how to help manage it in healthy ways. Let’s dive in!You can learn more about Sarah Rotterman at https://www.rottermind.com/ .

Many parents struggle with “picky eating”—but sometimes resistance to new foods goes beyond just being “picky.” Join me in this conversation with speech pathologist and feeding therapist, Melanie Gorin, who walks us through some of the other reasons behind picky eating, some of the signs to look for for when to find more support, and for some tips and tricks around helping kids try new foods and making mealtime fun. 

Melanie Gorin

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Fantasy: my kids will love each other at first sight and be bonded forever.Fantasy: I will “just know” how to balance it all and parent both kids, in totally different stages. Reality: it’s all more complex than this! In this episode, I share with you what’s been one of the biggest transitions and adjustments of my life—going from one child for 8 years, to two children (and back to the newborn stage). I share with you the good, the bad, and the ugly. Happy listening! 

 By now we all know the physical health benefits that exist with moving our bodies, but adding sports to your kid’s life can extend the benefits way beyond the physical. In this episode Stephanie Dargoltz, LMHC, sports psychology consultant, and founder of Head In The Game, chats with me about the mental health benefits and important life skills, such as resilience, that can come from introducing your kids to sports, even at a young age. We talk about what to do when your kid wants to quit because they aren’t good at something, as well as how to guide our kids through their wins and loses. It is such a cool episode that you don’t want to miss!

Find out more about Stephanie’s work with athletes by visiting her website (https://www.sdheadinthegame.com/)(please hyperlink this to. The word website) Or contact her at [email protected]

Many parents fear getting their children evaluated—and this makes sense. The fear of labels comes up for many. How will a diagnosis affect a child in their school? Amongst their peers? Or generally in their life? In this episode I invite Dr. Sanaa Mrabet, a licensed psychologists that provides evaluations to children as young as 18 months. She helps us better understand when a child may benefit from getting evaluated, how to go about it, and how to confront parental fears that may arise in the process. This is an important topic that is often not talked about enough as mental health diagnoses still carry stigmas, It is important that with information and conversations such as these, we continue on the journey to de-stigmatize mental health.

For more information on Dr. Mrabet, visit www.potentialitysolutions.com

I am SO excited about this episode. Those of you that have worked with me, or followed me for a while know that I preach (and practice) conscious parenting. Many of you have heard about Conscious Parenting by now–it is such a revolutionary framework for how to raise our kids–but how do we implement it? And what gets in the way of it? Well, who better to answer these questions than the Conscious Parenting guru herself, Dr. Shefali!

Dr. Shefali tells us about her new book, The Parenting Map, and digs into some of the deep concepts that it carries. We chat about some of the parenting misconceptions we hold–around our parenting fantasies, our parenting fears, our parenting responsibilities, and on honoring the essence of our children. I ask Dr. Shefali to talk about one of the biggest triggers I hear from parents–disrespect. We talk about what it takes to embark on a more conscious journey when it comes to raising our children–a practice that we must commit to, and one which requires our own self-work. You don’t want to miss this one!

You can find Dr. Shefali’s powerful new book here–and I highly recommend it!

Dr. Shefali received her doctorate in clinical psychology from Columbia University. Specializing in the integration of Western psychology and Eastern philosophy, she brings together the best of both worlds for her clients. She is an expert in family dynamics and personal development, teaching courses around the globe. She has written four books, three of which are New York Times best-sellers, including her two landmark books The Conscious Parent and The Awakened Family.