Throughout the month of July, my Damn Good Mama group and I embarked on a 30-day challenge based on the bestselling book How to Break Up with Your Phone by Catherine Price. We took steps to reshape our relationships with our smartphones, and the results were truly remarkable. Tune in to hear about what the challenge entailed, what we noticed about ourselves, and how you can break up with your phone, too. Get full show notes and information at www.lessdramamoremama.com/261

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Today I'm joined for the second time by Hunter Clarke-Fields, a mindfulness mentor, the host of the Mindful Mama Podcast, #1 Bestselling Author of Raising Good Humans, a mindfulness meditation teacher, and creator of the Mindful Parenting Course and Teacher Training. We’re talking about her brand new book, Raising Good Humans Every Day: 50 Simple Ways to Press Pause, Stay Present & Connect with Your Kids that hits bookstores on August 1st. The book has 50 super short chapters that each offer actionable advice you can incorporate into your life right away, and is fantastic for parents with kids of all ages. Hunter guides us through some tools and strategies, and I can't wait for you to listen! Get full show notes and information at www.lessdramamoremama.com/260

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After decades of working with families, and as a mom myself, I can tell you that one of the biggest “hacks” to parenting is letting kids learn through their own mistakes. As simple as that sounds, it can be extremely challenging for parents (especially moms) to allow mistakes and consequences to occur. So in this episode, I’m talking about the benefits of letting your kids learn through natural consequences. You'll realize how much more effective it is than nagging, lecturing, and getting into power struggles for raising responsible and resilient kids/adults. Get full show notes and information at www.lessdramamoremama.com/259

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Do you wish you could connect more with your kids, but have trouble finding the time? Would you like ideas for screen-free family fun? If so, this episode is for you! I've compiled a list of 31 ways to connect with your kids in ten minutes or less that don't involve screens, are mom-tested, and kid-approved. Tune in to get fresh ideas and spark some more of your own. Get full show notes and information at www.lessdramamoremama.com/258

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Today's guest is my good friend and Certified Teen Coach, Kendra Huffman. Kendra helps teenagers find relief from anxiety, stress, and pressure from trying to feel "enough." She helps them release the need to be perfect, and replace it with more self-confidence and self-compassion. This episode is packed with great wisdom and tools for dealing with your own anxiety and helping your teens with theirs, too. Get full show notes and information at www.lessdramamoremama.com/257

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After working with hundreds of moms, I know I’m not alone in feeling anxious about the decisions our kids make. I’m not alone in tightening my grip when I can’t control my kids, their decisions, or their behavior, either. So today, when America celebrates Independence Day, consider this episode your invitation to release some control and allow your children the freedom to take more risks and make more mistakes. In the long run, those experiences will help pave the way to their successes and deepen your relationships! For full show notes and information, visit www.lessdramamoremama.com/256

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I’ve had lots of experience disciplining other people’s kids in my role as clinician in an adolescent day treatment program, as a religious school teacher, a camp counselor, and a school counselor. But when it comes to disciplining other people’s kids in my role as a mom, it feels a bit tricky because I don’t want my behavior to impact my kids' friendships in a negative way. In this episode, I'm talking about the three most important things to focus on when it comes to dealing with other people’s kids so you can handle situations with confidence, compassion, and respect. Get full show notes and information at www.lessdramamoremama.com/255

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Fun fact: Today (June 20th) is World Productivity Day. I'd never heard of this holiday, but since productivity is a common struggle among moms, I thought I'd take the opportunity to share some hands-on, practical strategies you can start using today to help you get the important things done in less time, so you can spend more time doing what you enjoy with people you love. Whether you want to feel more productive or less overwhelmed and bombarded by your to-do list, this episode is for you. Get full show notes and information at www.lessdramamoremama.com/254

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If you had to guess, what do you think dads struggle with the most? That's the very first question I asked today's podcast guest, Tommy Geary, and his answer might surprise you. Tommy is a life coach who helps take the pressure off high-performing men so they can be better leaders, husbands, and dads, and I asked him to come on the podcast in honor of Father's Day (which is this Sunday!). We talked about a number of topics, and his perspective was so refreshing. So, grab your guy, jump in the car for a short drive, and give this a listen. Get full show notes and information at www.lessdramamoremama.com/253

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This week, I’m hosting Christine Bongiovanni, a love and relationship coach with 30+ years of experience guiding women to loving relationships with themselves and their lives. After considering a divorce from her second husband, Christine discovered a process that allowed her to turn her marriage around, which she now uses to help other couples (and individuals) go from co-existence to interactive, loving partnerships. Tune in to hear Christine's best tips for prioritizing your partnership and keeping your marriage strong after having kids. Get full show notes and information at www.lessdramamoremama.com/252

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