Today Michelle talks with Rachel, owner of a local almond butter company Revival Food Co. Rachel runs her thriving business here in Indianapolis while raising a 2-month-old and 2 year old with her husband and one adorable terrier named Jack. They discuss how Rachel started Revival Food Co., respectful parenting and how to lovingly discipline children. Enjoy!

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Are you ready to add a new baby to the family? Is one already on the way?! If so, congratulations! Siblings are a wonderful addition to a child's life, and adding to a growing family is such a special time. Listen in as Michelle talks you through preparing your child for the new arrival, how to mitigate tantrums and what to expect when the baby arrives. Enjoy!

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Listen in as Michelle and Kelli(who took Michelle's parenting class 13 years ago!) discuss divorce, co-parenting, and supporting your children through a tumultuous time while you’re dealing with everything on your own. 

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Listen in as Michelle and Kelli(who took Michelle's parenting class 13 years ago!) discuss divorce, co-parenting, and supporting your children through a tumultuous time while you’re dealing with everything on your own. 

* Strategies for spiritual healing

* An approach to keeping your children out of the fighting 

* Suggestions for supporting your teenager through a traumatic event

* Real-life tales from the road 

*Finding peace on your own

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Today we talk with Meredith who is a rockstar mom of 4 kids under 8. She has no significant technology in her home yet, a true renaissance woman. We discuss how to love your children uniquely, not equally, as that will never occur. Repairing our mistakes when we mess up, and that mother guilt that each of us inherits the moment we give birth.

In this episode we discuss:

* How to manage chaos in your home

* Giving everyone in your family space and dealing with different personalities

* The 5 Love Languages and how they can help you achieve more peace

* Depositing into the love bank of each child

* Giving respectful notice before turning off technology & technology addiction

* Mom guilt - it's real and you NEED to cut yourself some slack

* Parenting with your partner - staying on the same page by learning parenting techniques together

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Michelle shares her thoughts on chores, allowance, and pitching in around the home.

In this episode you will learn:

* What to call "chores"

* The appropriate age to introduce an allowance

* Tips for guiding children to complete their tasks

* Why it's important for children to contribute to the household

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Listen in as Michelle discusses potty training and food with Eleni and Sam. They talk short term vs. long term rewards, and how to introduce healthier foods into your child’s diet. What do you do when your four-year-old won’t poop on the potty, and why is potty training often a struggle? Let’s dive in.

In this episode you will learn:

* A child’s normal human needs and how they’re met

* The two things you have zero power over in regards to parenting

* The one area where Michelle recommends rewards

* Tips for introducing more choice in your child’s life so they can feel power 

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Listen in as Michelle discusses potty training and food with Eleni and Sam. They talk short term vs. long term rewards, and how to introduce healthier foods into your child’s diet. What do you do when your four-year-old won’t poop on the potty, and why is potty training often a struggle? Let’s dive in.

In this episode you will learn:

* A child’s normal human needs and how they’re met

* The two things you have zero power over in regards to parenting

* The one area where Michelle recommends rewards

* Tips for introducing more choice in your child’s life so they can feel power 

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How do you teach your children to value hard work? If lecturing isn't doing the job, maybe it's time to try a new approach. Michelle counsels a mom on how to support and encourage her eight-year-old child to reach his potential at school and on the soccer field.

"There is a belief out there that our children choose us. They choose to be with you for a reason. There is something they will teach you and something you will teach them."

In this podcast you will learn:

* How to remedy the disconnect between what you want for your child, and what they want for themselves

* When and how to motivate your child to reach their potential

* To manage expectations regarding grades and athletic achievement

* How to positively support your child while they work towards a goal

* The difference it makes to praise effort vs. outcome

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Have you spent more money on training your dog than on educating yourself as a parent? You're not alone!

Michelle gets real about how it's important to focus on improvement over perfection. No one is perfect, and you're wasting your time trying to be the perfect parent! We are all working with limited time, resources and patience. Do what you can with what you have, and with the right intentions, your relationships will prosper!

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