Real-Life Parents, Real-Life Answers

In this episode, Jasmine shares three tips that have helped her as a working mom. She relates how it isn't always easy, but mindset and perspective can make a big difference. Some of the main points she brings out in this episode are quality over quantity when it comes to spending time with your kids and also taking ownership of your choice to work.

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Shawn talks with Hannah, of the Motherhood Unfolded blog, about her journey addressing mental health issues, including postpartum depression and anxiety. They discuss how important it is for parents to advocate for themselves when it comes to mental health, and also how to follow their gut feelings when something feels off. 

**TRIGGER WARNING** This episode does contain some potentially triggering content regarding mental health and suicide. 

If you or a loved one need immediate help, please visit: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/talk-to-someone-now/

Other resources for supporting your mental health:

https://www.nami.org/Support-Education

https://www.mentalhealth.gov/get-help/immediate-help

Hannah's Links: IG: @motherhoodunfolded

Blog: motherhoodunfolded.com

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Shawn talks with Bianca, mom of 3, about wild schooling, unschooling, and what to do when your passion does not match up with what your child wants to do. They also discuss how to avoid being an overbearing parent and what we can do to help our children develop independence so they can successfully go through adulthood.

Links related to this episode:

Find Bianca at:

https://www.biancahagen.com/podcast

https://www.instagram.com/thatbiancahagen/

Book Bianca Refers To: https://www.amazon.com/Last-Child-Woods-Children-Nature-Deficit/dp/156512605X/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=the+last+child+in+the+woods&qid=1619290206&sr=8-1

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Jasmine speaks with Amy Traugh, a mom, and professional organizer, about how much of a difference being organized can make in the way you feel as a parent. Amy and Jasmine also share practical organizational tips that will really help with all the STUFF you are drowning in!

Find Amy at:

https://www.simplifymebyat.com/simple-me 

https://www.instagram.com/simplifymebyat/

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Shawn speaks with Mirra, mom of 2, about creating your own style of parenting and keeping in mind the next 10 years as you parent to give you a broader perspective. Is your parenting based on what the world will look like in 2030?

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As kids get a little older, they can sometimes get distant, moody, or altogether go practically mute! It can be a struggle as a parent to know how to talk about the small things, let alone the big ones like mental health, choices, peer pressure, etc. This week's episode includes a conversation with real-life parent Melissa, who, with 4 grown children, shares what completely revolutionized the relationship she had with her daughters. She and Shawn delve into some of RLP's favorite topics--self-awareness and authenticity--to provide some extremely valuable insights into how to stay connected to your tweens/teens.

Link to Kyle Cease's YouTube channel (whom Shawn refers to in the episode): 

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4WaOs6ltH6s0JxAGM2N4dQ

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Shawn interviews Anna Robbins about dealing with the stigma of being a single mom, aligning your parenting goals to your personality/preferences instead of other people's, and reframing self-care for Enneagram Type 3s.

Find Anna here:

IG: @raisingriofoundation

FB: https://m.facebook.com/RaisingRioFoundation/

Website: https://raisingriofoundation.weebly.com/

For more about the Enneagram:

https://www.eclecticenergies.com/enneagram/dotest

https://www.enneagraminstitute.com/type-3

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It has been worn as a badge of honor in some circles, but we're here to expose the truth--multitasking is not helping you as a parent. So how do you get anything done? We offer three key tips for accomplishing what you need to each day without trying to serve two masters at the same time (one being your kids, the other your to-do list) because **SPOILER ALERT** that usually ends in a disaster for most parents.