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Do you ever wonder about how to cope with big emotions with your little one? Or how to make sure that you are providing for your child’s emotional needs?

You’re in the right place. I got Leigh to help me with this topic. Check out this episode to get help with those big emotions. And don't forget to check out the show notes at www.realhappymom.com/59

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In this episode, we are rewinding to episode 10 with Autumn.

Key takeaways:

• We all deal with depression in our lives. Sometimes it is situational, but there are times when it is critical and requires treatment and/or therapy.
• If you are struggling with depression, you are not alone!
• If you think that you are dealing with depression don’t ignore the signs, don’t be ashamed and reach out for help.
• Exercise can be just as effective as medication for treating depression. So get moving!
• Remember to do some self-care daily to help maintain your mental health.

For the links and show notes, go to realhappymom.com/10

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This week we are rewinding back to episode 30 wit Mikala Simon. I know that you may have a few toys to get for Christmas this year, why not give the best fun and functional toys. Check out this episode to learn what you need to look for so that you are the best aunt this year because you gave the best gift. Go to realhappymom.com/57 to find the links and show notes.

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On this episode of the Real Happy Mom Podcast, I'm rewinding back to episode 17. I am talking to Katie Kahvo. Katie is a wife, mother to a three-year-old and a life coach. We talking about how you can lose yourself in motherhood. With the simple steps that Katie mentions in this episode, you will get back to feeling like you again instead of lost in motherhood. To find all of the links and show notes, head over to realhappymom.com/17

• Coloring Book
• February Giveaway
• Katie's blog post on affirmations
• Jen Sencero
• Katie's website
• True You Facebook group
• Katie's Facebook page
• Katie on Instagram

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This is the last episode of 2019. Check out the review of the podcast for the year and upcoming episodes.

Links mentioned in this episode:

Starengu episode with Tosha

Episode 5 - How to Diffuse Tantrums So That You Stay Sane

Episode 4 - Christmas Prep and Savings

Episode 35 - How One Mom Recovered From Pregnancy Loss with VIctory

Episode 17 - When You Feel Like You've Lost Yourself in Motherhood

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Do you ever find yourself struggling with an abundance of toys or trying to figure out activities for your child?

It's easy to get overwhelmed, but the truth is it doesn't have to be difficult.

In this episode of the Real Happy Mom Podcast my guest shows how to enjoy your child more by doing less.

Listen to the full episode above or check the previously published post below.

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Jenny is a journalist and mother that teaches about parenting from a different angle.

Jenny has taken time to research and find parenting practices that allow parents and children to have more peace.

By looking at history Jenny has found basic principles for parenting that allow parents to do less and enjoy their child more.

Humans have evolved over the last 200,000 years without toys, without any stores that had toys, or Pinterest that had activities for kiddos.

We have thrived without toys.

So when did this need for toys start?

When Jenny looks back on her research she finds that at the start of the industrial revolution is when toys became available.

Jenny also notes that happiness started to decrease at the same time as well.

This is also around the time that many parenting books came out that encouraged self-soothing and the thought that children need to be ignored so that you don’t spoil them.

And so in place of that, we actually stopped honoring the most important thing that a child needs, which is a secure attachment to their parent or to their primary caregiver.

And we started to give them toys and materials in place of that, which is the lousiest replacement.

Jenny has been working hard to let parents know that you don’t have to stress yourself with purchasing toys and finding activities for your kids.

News flash. Jenny doesn’t set up any activities for her daughter. And her daughter is learning and having fun every day.

What she does is utilize RIE parenting. RIE parenting stands for Respectful Infant Educarer Parenting.

RIE Parenting was created by Magda Gerber in the 1980s but was inspired by a Hungarian pediatrician, Emmi Pikler.

He observed children thrive when they just played freely and unstructured in their environment.

He also found that kids learn casually not testing by testing.

Children were learning their alphabet by singing songs versus testing them with posters on the wall.

So if we look inside of our houses, we have measuring cups. Those are stacking toys, right?

And most of the things we see on Pinterest, putting balls in the holes, stacking color, sorting, all of these things.

But our natural environment gives us those opportuniti

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Have you search for healthy eating tips and still found that you weren't eating the best foods?

The bad news is manufacturers are making it harder to eat truly healthy foods.

But there is good news.

I have a special guest Mira Dessy, also known as the Ingredient Guru, that will help you understand what to look for when purchasing foods at the grocery store.

To find the links and show notes, head over to realhappymom.com/53

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Get productivity hacks for moms from a productivity ninja. Cara from A Purpose Driven Mom,  shares productivity tips for moms so that you can get more done. She also shares how to make time for yourself as a mom. Because we all know that we could use more time for ourselves.

To find the show notes, go to www.realhappymom.com/52

Links mentioned in this episode

• Losing Yourself in Motherhood with Katie Kahvo
• The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy
• The 12 Week Year by Brian Moran
• Trello
• Our Deepest Fear By Marianne Williamson
• Andy Mineo
• Cara on Instagram - @purposedrivenmom
• Cara on Facebook
• A Purpose Driven Mom Community - Facebook group
• A Purpose Driven Mom - Cara’s Blog
• A Purpose Driven Mom Show - Cara’ Podcast

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Juggling starting a business and a family is a job itself.

But there are ways that you can simplify how things get done so that you get more done while enjoying your family.

You deserve to be able to pursue your dreams and be an awesome mom.

I've got Kerryn to help with this. Kerryn is productivity and system strategist that helps mompreneurs to organize their businesses so that they can work part-time hours, do the nap time hustle and earn a really great income for the family now.

This is a conversation that you want to hear if you are just starting out your business or you are seasoned in your business.

To find the complete show notes go to www.realhappymom.com/51

Key takeaways from this episode:

• Make the most of your time by prioritizing tasks.
• Take the next step. Then the next step.
• Use time blocking to be intentional with your time.
• Stay connected with the reason you started your business or side hustle.

Links mentioned in this episode:

• Kate Northrup’s book, Do Less
• Jordanna Levin website
• Jordanna Levin on Instagram
• Kerryn’s website
• Kerryn on Instagram

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