The Mommy Whisperer

In the new year, we always seem to hear the phrase New Year, New You.The new year is all about reinventing ourselves and setting aside who we are right now to become something even better. And although I do believe that personal growth and development and continually becoming something better than we were yesterday is a hugely important part of life, I believe it’s also important to love and accept ourselves along the way.So what if this year, we started out by deciding to really get to ...

Family traditions mean so much more to your child than just family fun. These traditions help to create a sense of self, define who they are, and form deep connections with their family and their roots. They provide something steady, reliable and safe in a confusing world. Tune in for more on this and also for some great holiday tradition ideas from fellow listeners!Do you have questions or concerns about your child? Let me be your mom coach, if even for just 30 minutes.&nbs...

The holidays can be a stressful time for just about anyone, but if you’re a separated or divorced parent, adding that in on top of what you already have going on adds another level of stress. Now you have to navigate separate household schedules, extended family expectations, both parents wanting to spend as much time with your child as possible during this special time, along with all of the emotional stuff you still might be working through.Holiday co-parenting can be so tough. You ar...

Expressing (and receiving) gratitude has even greater benefits than you might have known. Not only does it help us to create a more positive mental outlook, but it can enhance our physical and emotional health as well. There are so many studies that have been done about the benefits of gratitude, and I sum it all up for you here. With this new knowledge of the greatness of gratitude and how it can benefit us in our daily lives, I hope we bring these lessons to our children so that they ...

Being the first generation of mothers to parent the use of cell phones, we are just starting to learn the effects that social media is having on our children. Cyberbullying is part of it, yes, but a much larger part of it is the endless scrolling as our children sit there and compare themselves to others all day long. This simple act is causing our children's anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts to skyrocket. In this episode, I give you a few things you can do to help ...

Have you ever thought about the fact that we are the first generation of parents to ever parent the use of cell phones? I think that deserves a badge of honor! In this episode, we talk about using cell phone contracts with our children. This is something you might want to consider if you don't already have one in place. Just like everything else in life we are expected to teach our children, the use of smartphones is no different. Your child will not automa...

Today I got to chat with a special guest, Mel, who is the founder and creator of one of my favorite food blogs: https://www.melskitchencafe.com/. We covered A LOT in our short time together. Like, how to make dinnertime a little more meaningful; how to get your child involved in packing their school lunch; how to get your child in the kitchen more often; and an easy way to menu plan.I hope you will listen all the way to the end because I know that something we talk about will help you w...

Have you ever heard of Toxic Positivity? It's a hot topic right now and I give you everything you need to know about it--what it is, how to recognized it, the damage it can cause, and how to avoid it especially when parenting your child. I also talk about the benefit of really feeling your emotions and the importance of talking about them too! The best thing we can do to avoid being toxically positive (even with ourselves) is to start getting a little more comfortable with n...

Mark Twain’s brilliant advice is the topic of this podcast episode. Find out what this means and how it will help you and your whole family (once you teach it to them) find much more joy and contentment in each and every day.Do you have questions or concerns about your child? Let me be your mom coach, if even for just 30 minutes. You might be surprised how much we can figure out for you and your family in just 30 minutes. I would love to talk to you! Sign up for a 30-m...

Do you have a child in high school? Or a child who will soon be going into high school? Then, this episode is for you. Tune in as I talk with my daughter, Laney, about how she was able to develop massive amounts of confidence in high school and how that is helping her as she is getting ready to go off to college.Confidence is key. It is the foundation of all great success and achievement. If we can figure out how to help our children to become more self-confident, so m...