Intentional Household

Hosts: Laura Wilson & Tatiana Rivers

What if next summer could run smoother, feel more joyful, and actually align with your family’s values? In this episode, Laura and Tatiana show you how to make that happen—starting now, while the memories (and the chaos) of this summer are still fresh.

They walk you through their own week-by-week summer review using our free downloadable Summer Reflection Template, sharing wins, challenges, and surprising lessons learned. You’ll learn how reflecting now will save you stress, protect your budget, and help you plan a summer your whole family will love.

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📌 Spoiler: Next year’s summer camp scramble will feel a whole lot easier if you do this now.

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If your child melts down at homework time, forgets their backpack three days a week, or takes forever to get ready in the morning—you’re not alone.
The culprit might be executive function—the brain’s “CEO” that manages planning, organization, and follow-through.

In this episode, Laura talks with Sarah Cormack, founder of Families Flourishing and @familiesflourishing, about how executive function develops from toddlerhood through the teen years, and what parents can do to support it with both structure and compassion.

You’ll learn:

• What executive function really is and why it matters at every age
• How to tell the difference between “won’t” and “can’t” when it comes to follow-through
• Playful, age-appropriate ways to build skills at home
• How to create systems that reduce power struggles and foster independence

🎧 Listen now and get simple, practical strategies to help your kids get started, stay calm, and finish strong—while bringing more ease to your home.

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In this episode, Laura and Tatiana break down how to transition your household from the slow rhythm of summer to the structure of the school year—without the chaos. From re-establishing routines to helping kids (and parents!) mentally and emotionally prepare, this episode is your go-to guide for a calmer, more intentional September. They also share tips for lightening your load and refocusing on what truly matters this month.

👉 Tune in to hear how a purposeful reset can help your whole family ease into fall with confidence and calm.

Should we hire a tutor? It’s a question many families face. In this episode, Laura Wilson sits down with Anna and Lovleen, co-directors of Oxford Learning High Park, to explore how tutoring can do more than fill academic gaps—it can boost confidence, reduce tension at home, and provide a roadmap for long-term success.

They discuss the difference between hiring a private tutor and enrolling in a learning centre, how tutoring needs shift from kindergarten through high school, and how parents can reframe tutoring as a positive, empowering experience. Whether your child is struggling or excelling, this conversation is packed with insights for supporting their education intentionally.

📍 Topics Covered:

• Signs your child could benefit from tutoring
• Centre-based vs. private tutoring
• Age-specific academic needs (K–12)
• Avoiding the homework battle at home
• Why summer learning helps avoid setbacks
• Reframing tutoring to build motivation, not pressure

🎧 Tune in to learn how tutoring can support not just your child—but your whole household.

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 Your support system should evolve with your life—and in this episode, Laura and Alex get real about what that looks like. From making the wrong hire (even when it’s what “everyone else does”) to building a support team that actually fits your energy, goals, and family rhythm, this episode walks through how to reframe help as a strategy—not a last resort. Learn how to complete the Household Energy Assessment to decide what you need, what you don’t, and how to start living with support, not in spite of needing it. 

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Let’s be honest: kids’ birthday parties can go from exciting to exhausting fast. In this episode, Laura and Tatiana break down their go-to strategies for hosting a fun, memorable, and low-stress celebration. From party length and entertainment tips to loot bag upgrades and staying out of your own house, this guide is your go-to for planning intentionally—not frantically. Plus, we’ve got a FREE downloadable checklist to help you stay organized and stress-free.

👉 Spoiler alert: If you’re not having fun, it’s not the right kind of party.

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 In this episode of the Intentional Household podcast, Laura sits down with Gina and Gary Goerke—married for 31 years—to explore what it really takes to grow together through the many seasons of life. From building a business to raising two boys, Gina and Gary have weathered the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, parenting, and partnership. They open up about communication, shared values, shifting roles, and how they kept their relationship thriving—not just surviving—through it all. Whether you’re in the early days of building your family or navigating decades together, their story is full of honest advice, practical tools, and real encouragement.

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How a Weekly Meeting Can Improve Your Life: 10 Questions That Keep You On Track 

🎙 Guest Speakers:

• Ralph Cochrane and Jay Fry, parents of two young daughters and intentional living advocates
  
  

🎙 Episode Overview:
 In this episode, Ralph and Jay share how a simple yet powerful practice—asking each other 10 specific questions every week—has strengthened their relationship, parenting, personal growth, and professional lives. They’ll discuss how this ritual began, why they prioritize it, and the real-life impact when they miss a week.

 Guest: Cheryl Maloney, Certified Executor Advisor
 Host: Laura Wilson, Co-Founder of Intentional Household

In this must-listen episode of Intentional Household, host Laura Wilson, Co-Founder of Intentional Household, welcomes Cheryl Maloney, a Certified Executor Advisor, to guide families through the steps of creating a clear and compassionate estate plan.

Cheryl shares her personal motivation for entering the field—rooted in a family health scare—and explains why estate planning is not just for the wealthy or elderly. Together, Laura and Cheryl redefine what it means to prepare your estate, breaking down misconceptions and emphasizing the emotional and relational impact of poor planning.

Listeners will walk away with Cheryl’s four-step framework for building a simple, effective estate plan—one that includes risk assessment, documentation, mitigation strategies, and executor communication. The episode highlights the importance of communication, family clarity, and proactive planning to ease stress and avoid disputes when it matters most.

Vacationing with another family sounds like fun—until mismatched expectations, budgets, and pace derail the experience. In this episode of The Intentional Household, host Laura Wilson welcomes back Intentional Household team member Tatiana Rivers to share practical advice on how to plan a smooth, enjoyable trip when traveling with another family.

They walk through key conversations to have before you book—from setting your “why” and budget to choosing accommodations and managing pace and solo time. Plus, they share a free Travel Planning Template to make the process easier for everyone.

Whether you’re dreaming of a Disney trip, cottage weekend, or beach getaway—this episode will help you plan it with more clarity and less conflict.