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In today’s episode, we’re diving into your questions. Listener Roberta J. asks,

"I recently discovered that my 15-year-old son is hacking into the school’s laptop to access social media, install prohibited games, and other questionable software. We busted him over the weekend, shut everything down, and tightened up our parental control systems, but I’m still filled with worry. He could be expelled from school or worse…How can I help him create a healthy relationship with the technology in his life?"

Becky and Lacey share personal stories and address some tech questions that are on all our minds....How early is too early for our kids to be working with school issued laptops? Should cell phones be allowed? How can parents set a good example for our kids by keeping our own use in check?

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In today’s episode, we’re diving into your questions. Listener Holly F. says:
"We are in the hustle and bustle of back to school time with our three kids in three different schools. It feels a bit like the NFL draft. How do you handle all the moving parts, including the inevitable changes the school year brings to your home?"

It's back to school time and that can mean an opportunity to come back to a routine or a new challenge to resume all the activities. Whether your kids are in public school, private school or homeschool, there are some things you can do to handle all the "moving parts" with more ease, presence, and joy. A happy, healthy family is the goal. 

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In today’s episode, we’re diving into your questions. Listener Heidi F says:
"Right now, my mind is on getting my kids to be engaged in the family before they leave for college. I have one leaving in August, and all she wants to do is be in her room if she's not at work. It is crushing my heart. How do I encourage her to spend time with us before she leaves the nest?”

Preparing for the big college send-off, Becky and Lacey discuss how major changes like going to college can reshape your relationship and how this phase of life, while different, is still good. 

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In today’s episode, we’re diving into your questions. Listener Katie M. asks:
"When faced with rudeness from your kids, family, or friends, how do you navigate the situation while maintaining your composure and integrity?

Cell phones, "sass-holes", allowance and acceptance. Becky and Lacey discuss coping strategies, share stories, and introduce an idea for re-framing rudeness as an opportunity for us, rather than something that happens to us. 

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In today’s episode, we’re diving into your questions. Listener Kristy F. asks:
"How do I survive the loneliness of being a stay-at-home parent?"

Besides the short answer of wine....
Lacey and Becky come together and share their personal experiences with stay-at-home motherhood and the loneliness that inevitably creeps in. We explore the "why" behind these feelings, celebrate the choice to stay at home, share recommendations for bring the color back into her life and remind each other that the days are long, but the years are short.

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In today’s episode, we’re diving into your questions. Listener Tegan T. asks:
"Mom Guilt! How to handle it, when you just can't be and do all the things at once?"

It’s about flock’n time we let go of mom guilt, all the “shoulds” and “have-to’s” that come with being a mom. Instead, let’s focus on what’s really important: filling our cups, asking for help, and being intentional about using the time we do have. 

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In today’s episode, we’re diving into your questions. Listener Stacey B. asks: 

My daughter has many friends who have discovered things they're good at such as art, gymnastics, and cheerleading. She's feeling discouraged and asked me what makes me special? Have you experienced this? If yes, do you have advice on how to help my daughter with her question?

In this sweet mother-daughter episode, listen to some heartfelt advice from Lacey and Becky. We discuss the importance of having fun, following your sparkle, the power of positive affirmations, and being uniquely you. 

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In today’s episode, we’re diving into your questions. Listener Emily K. asks: 

Mother’s Day didn’t go quite how I expected. I’m disappointed and honestly a little shitty. How should I handle my feelings while still showing my family that I’m grateful for what they did?
 
In this very relatable conversation, Becky shares some “a-ha” moments about a past Mother’s Day that you don’t want to miss! Lacey has three recommendations for coping with and addressing experiences like this.

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In today’s episode, we’re diving into your questions. Listener Susan G. asks: 

I’m having a really hard day at home with my kids. Everything seems to be spiraling out of control. I’m struggling to keep it together. How do you handle days like this?

Becky and Lacey share relevant, real life stories  and offer tips and techniques for coping with those inevitable terrible, no good, very bad days. Listen in to hear how burnt waffles, broken toys, and fire alarms ended up being the best day ever! 

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Flamingos are the perfect mascot for mothering. Why? 

Why not? Flamingos are awesome! Moms are awesome! 
 
 No, seriously though….when a flamingo is raising a young chick and feeding them crop milk, it drains them of energy, nutrients, and even their pinkness. They give so much of their food to their offspring that their pink color dulls or disappears. Some even revert back to black or white. It takes a few months for them to recover and moult into more colorful feathers. Because of this cycle, they only have one chick per year. 

Sound familiar…drained energy, months to recover, transforming into new feathers? Pouring everything you have into the beautiful family you’ve created. When was the last time you felt vibrant and alive?

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