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Image Consultant Natalie Weakly has taught me more than almost anyone I know about curating an ideal wardrobe, buying more of what you love and less of what you don't, finding the right pieces for your coloring and body shape and how to incorporate color and accessories into your everyday style. I LOVE all of her tips, tricks and recommendations that she shares on her instagram account @natalieweakly, and today on the podcast she's talking about some her favorite pandemic fashion hacks like:

and more!

One of my favorite mom-life hacks is having a closet I love to choose from almost every morning, a makeup routine that's approachable and a thorough understanding of what will actually look good on me if I order it online (because who has time for all of those returns?!) I've learned so much of this from Natalie and can't wait to share more of her wisdom with you on today's episode of LMNH!

Becky A. Bailey, Ph.D., is an award-winning author, renowned teacher and internationally recognized expert in childhood education and developmental psychology. She touches thousands of lives each year through live events. Over 2.5M of her top-selling books are in circulation, and Conscious Discipline has impacted an estimated 20M children. A pioneer in social and emotional learning, Dr. Bailey has a proven track record of success spanning more than 30 years.

If you haven't read the book "The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up", you've probably heard of the hit netflix series "Tidying Up with Marie Kondo" or at least grown familiar with her now-household sayings and questions like "do this spark joy?" In this very special episode of LMNH, I sit down with Houston's first-ever certified KonMari consultant as we discuss organizing your home, your life and your schedule. Plus, why the time it takes to truly organize and tidy a home pays us back exponentially. If you're surrounded in a mess and can't figure out why, or if your house is looking like the inner-contents of your brain on your most frantic day, listen to this conversation and learn more about how we can all effectively pair down our wardrobes, schedules and lives and live more fully and joyfully.

Meghan Leahy is the On Parenting columnist for The Washington Post and a certified parenting coach. She lives in Washington, D.C., with her husband, three school-aged daughters, and her two dogs. Leahy has appeared on NPR and ABC, as well as numerous publications. Please visit Meghan at her website www.mlparentcoach.com.

IN THIS EPISODE, MEGHAN AND I DISCUSS:

IN THIS EPISODE,

DR. MIRMELLI AND I DISCUSS:

How conflict can actually help us get closer with our partners/anyone

Our primal, primitive insticts and why we’re all fighting on Facebook (and even in public) right now.

Finding a good balance between social media and reality

Why it’s important to feel like you can share your truth, even in a society that increasingly limits the social acceptability of what we can and cannot say

The types of people who tend to stir up arguments online (keyboard warriors) and why it’s best not to engage them (you’re off the hook!)

Back-to-school is here, and some parents finally have the time and space to stop, breathe and actually feel some of the emotions of the whirlwind past few months of pandemic parenting. Having spoken to many parents over the past several weeks, I’ve found that many of those feelings are ones of regret, shame and loss as we look back over so many moments being stretched thin, worn out and unable to be the kind of parents we think we should be. In this episode, Willow Crowns’ Megan Birkel returns to discuss these emotions, what her life looks like today with one of her children back in school and how she’s changed - in some ways permanently - after being a Pandemic Parent.

This is a crazy time to be a parent with school-aged children: do we send them back to school or keep them home? Virtual school or none altogether? In this episode, I disclose my personal choices over these issues and more and how I'm coping with the current realities of pandemic parenting.

My two daughters were two totally different babies, and yet, there were five pieces of baby gear that got me through the fourth trimester with each of them that I LOVE recommending to new moms. Tune into this episode to hear what they are + a few more recommendations I have for any mom looking to simplify new motherhood and make the journey a little easier.

There's a difference between choosing the BEST school and choosing the RIGHT school for your unique child. Whether you're looking into public or private options, or trying to pivot in a pandemic, Julie Blumberg of Houston School Options offers substantial advice in this episode for every parent on the school search.

You're tired but there's no time for rest. You know you need to take a break but your kids aren't anywhere close to giving one. What to do next? In this episode, four-time Author, Yogi and Psychologist Suzy Reading offers tangible tools for feeling rested when you can't get proper sleep and filling your tank when circumstances are far from normal. You can learn more about Suzy and purchase her books on her website. For daily cup-filling, follow her on instagram @suzyreading.