Why are kids so fussy around food? Are their taste buds different?

 

In this episode Dr Samantha Goldman, an occupational therapist and feeding therapist, discusses the sensory fears that children can have around food. She explains that disliking the taste of foods is usually the first assumption parents make, but the sensory fear of food also involves how the food looks, feels, smells, and possibly the noises associated with it.

 

She suggests parents should try to understand their child's sensory journey of food from the child’s point of view, and not label kids as fussy or picky eaters.

 

She recommends techniques such as food chaining and the SOS approach.

 

Listen For:

13:24 Understanding sensory processing

18:40 The food chaining technique

21:54 The SOS approach

29:22 Promoting independence and skill-development

 

Guest: Dr Samantha Goldman, Magical Mealtime Specialist

Samantha is a pediatric occupational & feeding therapist whose mission is to provide online education to help parents, adults, & therapists finally understand the sensory system & how to help the senses feel their best, so you can make life a bit less chaotic and a lot more fun. She believes that education & knowledge is power, and the more you understand the mind and body, the better you can support it at the table, and throughout the entire day.

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Sleep medicine specialist Dr. Chris Winter discusses the importance of sleep for children and how societal expectations can impact sleep patterns. He emphasizes the importance of rethinking sleep education, as he believes mainstream approaches may be causing more harm than good. He introduces the concept of sleep identity, pointing out that societal expectations around sleep can inadvertently plant seeds of anxiety and false narratives in children's minds.

 

Further into the discussion, Chris shares his thoughts on co-sleeping, stressing the importance of safe practices, and presents unique, humorous strategies to handle middle-of-the-night wake-ups.

 

Lastly, the conversation touches on the impact of social media and electronic devices on sleep, drawing a parallel between the addictive nature of these gadgets and the consequential sleep disruptions they cause. Chris invites parents to consider a more empathetic and open-minded approach towards nurturing healthy sleep habits in their children.

 

Listen For

7:34 Sleep education and sleep identity

14:12 Bedtime and creating an open sleep environment

19:35 Co-sleeping

26:23 Impact of social media and devices on sleep

 

Guest: Dr Chris Winter

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Dr Chris Winter is a board-certified sleep medicine specialist and neurologist. In this episode Kate and Chris discussion common sleep issues including insomnia and sleep apnea, and the importance of sleep hygiene.

 

Chris explains the stages of sleep and how they affect your health and wellbeing. And he explains some very common misconceptions such as “I didn’t sleep at all last night.” Yes, you did.

 

Guest: Dr Chris Winter

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It’s so important for parents to have effective communication with their teenagers and using the Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) can help. Kate and guest Jeanine Mouchawar discuss how understanding your own and your teen's personality type can improve communication and reduce conflict. Jeanine shares a five-step process for effective communication: calming oneself before a conversation, stating observations without judgement, getting curious about the teen's feelings, validating their feelings, and asking for their ideas to make better choices.

 

Jeanine emphasizes the importance of removing the word "why" from conversations as it often puts the other person on the defensive.

 

Listen For:

10:30 Why parenting approaches differ for teens as opposed to younger children

18:24 Calming techniques (for calming down parents)

24:19 The importance of stating observations clearly

29:35 Avoiding the word “Why”

 

Guest: Jeanine Mouchawar, BA Stanford

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Understanding personality types can help improve parent-child relationships. Kate Mason uses the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) to explain how different personality types communicate and solve problems.

 

She answers two common questions from parents: one about a child who is always questioning and angry, and another about a child who is always late with homework.

 

Kate explains understanding the child's personality type can help parents adjust their approach to these issues. She also provides examples of how different personality types might interact and misunderstand each other, and offers advice on how to bridge these gaps.

 

Listen For

3:00 Parenting styles based on the MBTI

9:59 Judging vs Perceiving parents

18:28 Strategies for Perceiving children

20:21 Strategies for Judging children

 

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Procrastination. From a lack of motivation to perfectionist tendencies, poor time management skills, and the allure of more enjoyable activities. In this episode we uncover why we often putt off tasks.

 

With guest Tracy Noon we also discuss how feeling overwhelmed and the presence of distractions can further fuel our procrastination.

 

What to Listen For

3:10 – Procrastination and personality types

16:34 – The perceiving child and procrastination

20:05 – Finding joy in organizing

 

Guest: Tracy Noon

 

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With cuppa firmly in hand, Kate and Tracy explore how different personality types, as defined by the MBTI preferences, react to and manage stress.

 

They dive into the stressors and coping mechanisms for extroverts and introverts, thinkers and feelers, as well as judges and perceivers, with a focus on understanding your personality type and its impact on how you deal with stress.

 

Guest: Tracy Noon

 

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Motivation.

It’s crucial staying motivated as a parent and motivating our kids.

But each person is different.

In this episode, Kate and Lori Oberbroeckling explore distinctions between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, shedding light on the internal and external factors that influence our actions.

Additionally, we explore five key motivation styles unique to your personality:

• The leader
• The achiever
• The team member
• The learner, and
• The winner

Guest: Lori Oberbroeckling

Lori is a wife and mom of four, all while working as a leader in corporate America, and nurturing several side-hustles. She has a bachelor’s degree in psychology with graduate training in marriage and family therapy and counseling. She helps moms who want it all develop the skills, habits, and confidence to happily have it all.

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During the pandemic, Lori Oberbroeckling noticed some mums were handling the situation differently. It looks like they were really keeping it together while others looked like they were falling apart. Why did some mums feel like they were still in control? What were they doing differently? Why were they “Supermoms?”

 

Lori interviewed nearly 200 mums to get their insights and found the secrets of these supermoms were about balancing work, family and personal life in a different way. And she discovered that everyone can be a Supermom.

 

Guest: Lori Oberbroeckling

Lori is a wife and mom of four, all while working as a leader in corporate America, and nurturing several side-hustles. She has a bachelor’s degree in psychology with graduate training in marriage and family therapy and counseling. She helps moms who want it all develop the skills, habits, and confidence to happily have it all.

 

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Time for an episode with a unique twist.

 

We all have weaknesses. But what if we found out those weaknesses were actually our superpowers when it comes to parenting?

 

This episode navigates through the enneagram types, offering you a fresh perspective on your unique parenting style. From the introspective Type 4 discovering their exceptional ability to nurture a child’s creativity, to the determined Type 8 channeling their strength into fostering independence.

 

You have hidden talent that can help your child.

 

 

Guest: Jackie Coban

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