Do the expectations you set for yourself leave you feeling burned out or stressed?

Do the expectations you have for others cause conflict or tension?

If so, this is an episode for you!

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In this episode, past guests are sharing their reflections and goals for the new year.

Marianne van den Broek shares about life after postpartum and discovering joy.

Debbie Reber reflects on a year of big transitions and learning to lean in to difficult emotions.

Laura Jean talks about the importance of not being a "multitasking mommy" and continuing to prioritize self-care as her family embarks on a new adventure.

Hannah Lowe Corman shares the importance mindfulness has on accepting that every stage of childhood is difficult and wonderfully surprising.

Suzanne Brown talks about her shift from being intentional with her time as a parent to just being present.

Emily Souder reflects on her word for the year and her goal to increase adventure, abundance, and amusement in the coming year.

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In this episode, Emily Souder shares the story of her son starting preschool and recognizing that he was acting as a mirror for some unresolved feelings she had at the same age.

We talk about:

• Building emotional intelligence
• The power of pausing and getting curious
• The importance of "doing the work" as a parent to gain insight when we feel triggered
• Becoming an emotional coach for your child and yourself

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Find out more about Emily at https://www.nestingspacellc.com

Follow her at https://instagram.com/nesting_space or https://facebook.com/nestingspacellc

In this episode I'm joined by Sarah Webb of #NoMeanGirls.

We dive in to:

• The difference between bullying in boys and girls
• What to do if your child feels excluded
• How to talk to teachers when your child is feeling excluded
• Red flags that your child is experiencing bullying
• Teaching children about social media use
• Why bullies bully
• Empathy as a tool against bullying
• When character strengths become troublesome behavior
• Creating an action plan with your kids

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Visit https://nomeangirls.com to learn more or follow at https://instagram.com/nomeangirlsatschool

In this episode, I'm talking to Suzanne Brown, author of The Mompowerment Guide to Work-life Balance.

We are diving in to:

• Why work-life balance is particularly difficult for moms.
• Why self-care should be meaningful.
• The importance of being intentional when creating balance in your life.
• How to handle external pressures and own what works for you.
• The importance of finding your Tribe.
• How to empower others to help you.
• Releasing responsibilities instead of just tasks to free up some of the mental load.
• How your values play into creating a work-life balance.
• Letting go of comparison and mommy guilt.

Suzanne is giving you permission to be you and understand your needs.

Find more resources about work-life balance at https://mompowerment.com

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Today I'm chatting with Hannah Lowe Corman, a mom and mindful painter.

We dive in to:

• What mindfulness is and why it's important.
• How Hannah began her mindfulness journey by learning to detach from outcomes at work.
• How to bring mindfulness into day-to-day life as a busy parent.
• And balancing parenthood, working, and all the thing on your to-do list.

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Find Hannah at https://hannahlowecorman.com and https://instagram.com/hannahlowecorman

Books mentioned in the episode:

Bhagavad Gita

Mindful Motherhood by Cassandra Vieten

How Not to Hate Your Husband by Jancee Dunn

In this episode, I am talking with Alexandra Eidens of Big Life Journal, all about developing a growth mindset.

We talk about:

• What the Big Life Journal is and how it helps your child learn about growth mindset.
• The difference between a growth mindset and fixed mindset.
• The importance of modeling your mindset as a parent.
• How to incorporate this in your daily life.
• The dangers of using fixed mindset praise and how to praise your kids in a growth mindset way.
• How to help your child develop intrinsic motivation.
• What to focus on in the tween/ teen years to help them maintain a growth mindset.

Make sure to check out Big Life Journal at https://biglifejournal.com

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Today I'm talking to Laura Jean, an Accredited Practicing Dietitian who promotes mindful, connected eating.

In this episode we talk about:

What it means to eat with awareness and how to develop this practice in your family.

How to listen to your "food navigation system".

How food rules can contribute to an unhealthy relationship with food.

The responsibilities of parents and the rights of children when it comes to making food choices.

Why emotions are not the problem when it comes to emotional eating.

How to begin eating with awareness if you have a rocky relationship with food.

How mothers with a history of an eating disorder can navigate this topic in a way that is healthy for their children and supportive of their own well-being.

Download Laura Jean's free guide "The 5 Steps to Fostering a Healthy Relationship with Food." https://eatwithawareness.com/kids

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Today I'm talking to Julie Feuerheedt, Founder of The Dragonfly Movement.

In this episode we talk about:

Teen girls and the myth of perfection.

Learning to acknowledge your inner-critic.

How moms can help girls develop self-love from an early age.

The power of finding a tribe in the teen years and it's impact on mental health.

Developing boundaries in friendships.

Supporting teens through this HUGE life transition.

Social media's impact on teens today and how to create boundaries around it.

Find out more about The Dragonfly Movement at http://www.dragonflymovement.org

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By tuning in every week you can expect to hear conversation swith experts and those working to make a difference in the lives of children and families. Gain effective parenting strategies and information backed by science and get your questions answered to help you apply strategies to your unique family needs.

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