Raising boys and girls is like raising two completely different species. They’re different to parent, different to be around, yet equally fascinating. In this episode, we explore the stereotypes and doomsday narratives surrounding raising boys—and why they don’t tell the full story. Boys today are often more advanced than we give them credit for, and sometimes even more emotionally in tune than their dads. As moms, one of our biggest jobs is decoding their needs and diving a little deeper into their world.

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Keren Eldad specializes in taking high achievers out of the futility of constant pursuit and into the greatest levels of success and fulfillment. She has coached Olympic athletes, politicians, & Hollywood stars, and global organizations like Estée Lauder and Nike. She’s also the founder of THE CLUB, a community supporting leaders to reach their full potential. In her upcoming book “GILDED: Breaking Free from the Cage of Ambition, Perfectionism, and the Relentless Pursuit of More”, Keren reveals how the relentless chase for outward success often leads to a spiral of burnout, disillusionment, and a suffocating existence within a “gilded cage” that looks beautiful from the outside but feels like a prison on the inside. There are so many amazing takeaways from this interview. Follow Keren @coachkeren.

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When our kid has a misstep, rebellion, or mistake, it can feel like we as parents have failed them. Similar to muscle growth, our kids need to tear and repair along their life journey to become more emotionally strong and resilient. in this repeat episode with Michelle Icard, author of 8 Setbacks That Can Make a Child a Success: What to Do and What to Say to Turn “Failures’ into Character-Building Moments, we learn how to reframe our expectations and help our kids prepare to launch in to the real world confidently. Michelle has worked with parents, children, and teachers for more than 20 years, creating curriculum, books, and programs that help them better understand and navigate early adolescence. For more on Michelle visit https://michelleicard.com/.

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Many parents find themselves in a pattern; they calmly ask their kids to do something and nothing happens. Then they repeat the ask, repeat it again, with one more reminder and then…the parent blows up. When kids don't listen, parents often feel the need to take back control and you can almost guarantee that you'll enter into a power struggle where no one comes out as the winner. In this repeat episode, you'll learn that misbehaviour is always a symptom of a deeper issue, what causes it, and the strategies to correct it. Amy McCready — who describes herself as a “recovering yeller” — is the Founder of Positive Parenting Solutions and the author of two best-selling parenting books: If I Have to Tell You One More Time and The “Me, Me, Me” Epidemic. To learn more about Amy check out https://www.positiveparentingsolutions.com/.

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The holiday season is here, and with it comes those never-ending wish lists from our kids, even though half of it will be forgotten by February. If we quizzed them on what they got last year, they’d probably fail. And that’s our parenting conundrum this week: how do you manage the chaos of over-the-top holiday requests? We’re also tackling the bigger parenting struggle—the push and pull of wanting your kids to be their absolute best without pushing them so far that they end up resenting you. Do you back off or lean in? How much is too much?

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We are bringing you another parenting conundrum; you decide to spend your life with someone, but how much do you actually talk about the important stuff first? Parenting styles? Conflict management? The tricky stuff like how you’ll handle your child’s sexual orientation or dating rules for your teens? Most couples don’t even scratch the surface before walking down the aisle. We definitely did not!

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We are gearing up to launch an incredible workshop designed just for parents tackling the ever-changing world of teens and their cell phone habits. Get ready for real talk, and practical tools to help you navigate this digital age with confidence! In the meantime, we thought it was the perfect time to revisit our chat with Dr. Alison Yeung for anyone who might have missed it the first time around!

How are devices impacting the mental health of our youth? Dr. Alison Yeung, a Family Physician from Ontario, Canada, has noticed a growing number of teen mental health-related visits over the past decade. With kids spending increasing amounts of time on devices, especially on social media, YouTube, and video games, she began research on the topic. What she found raised serious concerns about how these platforms are affecting young minds. Now, Dr. Yeung is dedicated to educating parents, encouraging them to delay their children's exposure to social media, and reducing the harmful effects of handheld device use. For more on how you can cut through the noise surrounding screens and social media follow @thesmartphoneeffectmd.

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Every child starts out as a people pleaser. Every single one of them just wants to make you happy—remember that. But it’s not their job to carry the weight of your feelings. In this episode, we talk about expressing emotions openly in the house, the toxicity of the silent treatment, and how to create a healthier dynamic. Plus, Cat shares a must-read book by one of our fave parenting experts, Dr. Tracy Dalgleish. Honestly, it might be time to bring her back for a part two!

https://www.drtracyd.com/book

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This week, we dove into the powerhouse that is the next generation of girls. Whether it’s the aftermath of Covid shaping their resilience or just the evolution of life, we’ve noticed a shift: we’re seeing young girls who are bold, fierce, and unapologetically themselves. They speak up, stand their ground, and refuse to back down—even when they’re stubborn just to prove a point. It’s inspiring, it’s game-changing, and it’s redefining what the future looks like for girls everywhere!

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This week we’re back with another Cat & Nat parenting conundrum! Nat's got a real burning question on her hands — one that we hope none of you ever have to deal with. We're throwing it out to you because honestly, we don't know what the right answer is. We want you to weigh in, what would you advise your teen to do in this situation?

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