According to Psychiatric Times, the prevalence of anxiety and depression symptoms in 2020 were substantially higher than reported in 2019, and people with preexisting (clinically diagnosed) psychiatric disorders reported an even higher prevalence of symptoms, compared with those without an established diagnosis.In an effort to offer hope to those trying to support a loved one with mental illness I'm reposting my interview with Lisa Canning. Not only is Lisa a mother to 8 children, but she's also a caring wife to her husband Josh, who has depression and anxiety, and on this episode, originally published September 2nd, 2019, she will share her experience with loving a spouse with mental illness.As an interior designer and lifestyle expert, Lisa helps moms customize their lives and their homes around what matters most. She's become a recognizable face in the interior design and entertainment industry working on shows such as HGTV’s Marriage Under Construction and Property Brothers, and hosting regular live lifestyle segments on shows like The Marilyn Denis Show.For more on Lisa Canning visit her at LisaCanning.caPhoto Credit: Lisa Canning/InstagramFollow Tinseltown Mom!TinseltownMom BlogFacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedIn

When three-year-old Magnolia Tesler was diagnosed with a rare disease, her parents didn’t know what to do. This intimate documentary follows the Tesler family as they spring into action in an effort to cure their daughter from a rare, debilitating disorder. An ordinary and healthy baby, she was crawling, talking, and hitting all her milestones. But around the age of two, she started developing mysterious symptoms: balance issues, hand wringing, speech loss, and rocking for hours in her crib.Her parents, AJ and Jenny, were desperate for answers. After taking Maggie to numerous specialists, they got a heartbreaking diagnosis: Rett Syndrome. Spanning eight years and told through home videos, vlogs, animation, and interviews, Magnolia's Hope is a raw, first-hand account of a family struggling to cope with their child’s special needs through therapies, clinical trials, and everything in between.On episode #32 of Time Out with Tinseltown Mom, I speak with Magnolia's mom, Jenny Tesler about her family's journey with Rett Syndrome plus we talk about how Magnolia's doing today.For a very limited time, you can purchase your virtual ticket to watch Magnolia's Hope at magnoliashopedoc.com or follow their journey on their blog at MagnoliasHope.com or on their social media channels at:https://www.instagram.com/magnoliashope/,youtube.com/magnoliashope,facebook.com/magnoliashope,https://twitter.com/magnoliashopeThis episode is brought to you by our holiday book kits that kids can customize for mom, dad, grandma, or grandpa. This 5-page template is the perfect gift for that special loved one where kids can color and customize all the things they love about their family members.Go to https://www.etsy.com/shop/TinseltownMomShop and get your book template for only $4.00.Follow Tinseltown Mom!TinseltownMom BlogFacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedIn

On this episode of Time Out with Tinseltown Mom, I’ll be giving some Tinseltown Mom Tips that will prayerfully help you navigate your life a little easier. I’m going to share 4 ways moms can monetize their passions.Moms have dreams that, in many cases, go unfulfilled, and research suggests that pursuing those passions is good for our overall health. Stumped on how to make money from your talents? On this episode, I offer 4 suggestions.This episode is brought to you by our holiday book kits that kids can customize for mom, dad, grandma, or grandpa. This 5-page template is the perfect gift for that special loved one where kids can color and customize all the things they love about that special loved one.Go to https://www.etsy.com/shop/TinseltownMomShop? and get your book template for only $4.00.Follow Tinseltown Mom!TinseltownMom BlogFacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedIn

November is National Adoption Month and our special guest on Time Out with Tinseltown Mom is lawyer-turned-life coach Shari Leid, who was found in a cardboard box in a South Korean parking lot as a baby. Thirty years later, Shari adopted a daughter from China who was found in similar circumstances.On this episode, we’re going to talk about Shari’s adoption story, plus she’s going to offer advice to families looking to adopt, and families struggling in their own adoption journey. We’re also going to talk about her new book, The 50/50 Friendship Flow: Life Lessons From and For My Girlfriends.This episode is brought to you by our Student Planner, designed by yours truly. This template will help your student plan their day in a more effective way. It’s an instant downloadable 10-page planner that comes in 5 colors and students can plan their day, week, month, and academic school year. They can also track their grades, homework, exercise, and reading.Go to etsy.com/shop/TinseltownMomShop and get your student planner for only $5.00.  Follow Tinseltown Mom!TinseltownMom BlogFacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedIn

On this episode of Time Out with Tinseltown Mom, I’ll be giving some Tinseltown Mom Tips that will prayerfully help you navigate your life a little easier. I’m going to share 5 ways the social media giant Pinterest can add value to your life.For those unfamiliar with this platform, it’s an online, photo-sharing site, where you can collect all the things that you love, whether it’s your favorite recipes, hairstyles, clothes, fashion, health advice, kids’ crafts, fitness tips, business ideas, plus more.  You collect data for your specified, self-created, board, and you “pin,” AKA “save” it, or share it.For a little inspiration and ideas on how to use this social giant, check out these 15 celebrity moms on Pinterest, or feel free to connect with me at https://www.pinterest.com/TinseltownMom/.Happy pinning!This episode is brought to you by our Student Planner, designed by yours truly. This template will help your student plan their day in a more effective way. It’s an instant downloadable 10-page planner that comes in 5 colors and students can plan their day, week, month, and academic school year. They can also track their grades, homework, exercise, and reading.Go to etsy.com/shop/TinseltownMomShop and get your student planner for only $5.00.  Follow Tinseltown Mom!TinseltownMom BlogFacebookTwitterPinterest

On episode #28 of Time Out with Tinseltown Mom, I’m speaking with author, speaker, and consultant Rebecca Bender, a human trafficking survivor, wife, and mother of four daughters. She’s also the CEO & Founder, of the non-profit Rebecca Bender Initiative, where their trainings on this underground world equip law enforcement, first responders, and faith communities all across America.In her late teens’ as a single mom, Rebecca thought she found her happy ending when she moved to Las Vegas with her boyfriend, but when he became her pimp at the age of 19 things quickly turned for the worst. She was abused, addicted to drugs, and forced into sex trafficking for almost 6 years, before finally finding her way of escape. She talks about all of this in her memoir “In Pursuit of Love: One Woman’s Journey from Trafficked to Triumphant.”On this episode, we’re going to talk about her journey out of the sex trafficking industry plus ways to help our kids avoid this destructive path.For more on Rebecca Bender please visit her at: www.RebeccaBender.orgThis episode is brought to you by our Student Planner, designed by yours truly. This template will help your student plan their day in a more effective way. It’s an instant downloadable 10-page planner that comes in 5 colors and students can plan their day, week, month, and academic school year. They can also track their grades, homework, exercise, and reading.Go to etsy.com/shop/TinseltownMomShop and get your student planner for only $5.00.  Follow Tinseltown Mom!TinseltownMom BlogFacebookTwitterPinterest

On this episode, I’ll be giving some Tinseltown Mom Tips that will prayerfully help you navigate your life, and your teen's life, a little easier. Today I’m going to talk about 5 ways teens can make money online. These ideas are not just for the business-minded teens but those just wanting to take up a hobby or develop or improve upon a passion.Take in mind, when teens take the steps to make money online this encourages important life lessons like work ethic, confidence, better communication skills, time management, budgeting, plus other essential proficiencies.This episode is brought to you by our Student Planners, designed by yours truly. This template will help your student plan their days in a more effective way. It’s an instant downloadable 10-page planner that comes in 5 colors and students can plan their days, weeks, months, and academic school year. They can also track their grades, homework, exercise and reading.Go to etsy.com/shop/TinseltownMomShop and get your student planner for only $5.00.  Follow Tinseltown Mom!TinseltownMom BlogFacebookTwitterPinterest

On today's episode #26 of Time Out with Tinseltown Mom, I'm speaking with Deborah Gilboa, MD, aka “Dr. G.” youth development and resilience expert & family physician. She is a leading media personality seen regularly on TODAY, Good Morning America, and The Doctors. She's also featured frequently in the Washington Post, The New York Times, Huffington Post, and countless other digital and print outlets.Today we're going to talk about the influence media and pop culture have on kids, and boundaries parents can implement when broaching this subject.For more on Dr. G please visit her at Askdoctorg.comBelow are parent resources discussed in this episode:Parenting the Tech Generation: https://askdoctorg.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Parenting-In-the-Tech-Generation.pdfTech Contract: http://bit.ly/drgtechcontractThis episode is brought to you by our Student Planner, designed by yours truly. This template will help your student plan their day in a more effective way. It’s an instant downloadable 10-page planner that comes in 5 colors and students can plan their day, week, month, and academic school year. They can also track their grades, homework, exercise, and reading.Go to etsy.com/shop/TinseltownMomShop and get your student planner for only $5.00.  Follow Tinseltown Mom!TinseltownMom BlogFacebookTwitterPinterest

On this episode of Time Out with Tinseltown Mom, I’ll be giving some Tinseltown Mom Tips that will prayerfully help you navigate your parenting life a little easier. Today I’m going to talk about 5 ways middle school kids can stay organized during distance learning.When students start middle school, they normally go from having one teacher to a teacher for every subject. It’s important that as parents we help them stay on track of their responsibilities so they don’t feel overwhelmed. Because many kids are distance learning, it’s even more important to keep them on task.This episode is brought to you by our Back to School Student Planners, designed by yours truly. This template will help your student plan their days in a more effective way. It’s an instant downloadable 10-page planner that comes in 5 colors and students can plan their days, weeks, months, and academic school year. They can also track their grades, homework, exercise and reading.Go to etsy.com/shop/TinseltownMomShop and get your student planner for only $5.00.  Follow Tinseltown Mom!TinseltownMom BlogFacebookTwitterPinterest

On podcast episode #24 of Time Out with Tinseltown Mom, Kari Kampakis, speaker, columnist, and author of the new book: Love Her Well: 10 Ways to Find Joy and Connection with Your Teenage Daughter, shares ways moms can have healthier relationships with their teen daughters, plus gives strategies to help them through their pivotal years, and this challenging season.For more on Kari Kampakis visit her at wwwKarikampakis.comThis episode is brought to you by our Student Planner, designed by yours truly. This template will help your student plan their day in a more effective way. It’s an instant downloadable 10-page planner that comes in 5 colors and students can plan their day, week, month, and academic school year. They can also track their grades, homework, exercise, and reading.Go to etsy.com/shop/TinseltownMomShop and get your student planner for only $5.00.  Follow Tinseltown Mom!TinseltownMom BlogFacebookTwitterPinterest