Why do we parent the way we do? Why can’t we parent the way we thought we would? Why are penises ALL little boys want to talk about?!! And how should we handle this topic with our children without shame. These are just some of the things I discuss on this episode with my cousin, (and fellow Early Childhood Education worker), Kayla Kiselich.

This episode quotes from Dr. Robert Puff’s podcast “The Happiness Podcast” where he suggests letting go of the guilt you have for your child’s choices/actions and parenting from a calm place that lets you respond to your child instead of reacting to what they are doing or what you THOUGHT their life would look like. At the end of the episode is a funny but wise quote from my husband.

After a rough night, I realized (again) why I want to make this podcast...to connect with other parents and share our triumphs and failures. Success is better when it’s shared and failures are easier to swallow when you know everyone else is faking it and (TRULY) has no idea what to do either. At 9:44 I share a quote that another teacher shared with me - it’s about being brave - it really hit me and I hope it helps you too. Tough days are hard...but tomorrow’s another day and we are strong.

Curiosity killed the cat, but it doesn’t have to kill your will to carry on while chasing after children who won’t stop touching EVERYTHING! If having curious, inquiring (they ask 300 questions a day) and intelligent children is causing you frustration and exhaustion this episode will show you the bright side and hopefully change your mindset towards curiosity a little:) Cover art for this episode is a toy my son broke due to his curiosity for how it worked😏. Book: “Curious” by Ian Leslie is the one quotes in this episode Ideas for bean bins and bath time activities on Instagram @playfuljoypodcast

Why does someone always have to poop the second it’s time to leave?! On this episode I chat about how to get out of the house and to school on time in the morning. And a reminder not to feel bad if you don’t :) Episode Notes: www.naturalbeachliving.com/daily-visual-schedule. Search “visual timers” on Amazon to see the timers with the red that disappears as time goes by.

We've all heard that parent counting 1,2,3...but what's after 3?! On this episode it's talk of logical, predictable consequences and how to start using them.

How children communicate and how we can react or respond. How listening to what the child is telling us through their actions AND their words might help you understand those difficult days. Sunscreen disaster story is at the end:)