Never Parent Alone at 2 AM: Real-Time Parenting Support
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It's 2 AM. Your baby has a fever you can't explain, your toddler has a rash out of nowhere, or your tween just asked a question you have no idea how to answer. Where do you turn? This week on Mom Essentials, Angie sits down with Hans Kullberg, father of five, serial entrepreneur, and co-founder of Avocado Health, a text-based parent decision support platform built from one of the most profound losses a parent can face. Hans opens up about the journey of losing his daughter Aviva after six hospitalizations with no diagnosis, the promise he made to her, and how that promise became a real-time...
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Raising Kids in a Tech-Driven World
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Tech is everywhere- from the moment we wake up until we fall asleep. And as moms, we’re not just managing our own relationship with screens, we’re shaping our kids’ relationship with them too. So how much is too much? What does screen time actually do to a developing brain? And what are we missing when the iPad becomes the default babysitter? This week, Angie Weber sits down with Meg Faure- occupational therapist, bestselling co-author of Baby Sense and Weaning Sense, and founder of the Parent Sense app- to unpack what moms really need to know about tech and early childhood. Meg brings...
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Why Your Child's Meltdowns Might Be A Nervous System Issue (Not a Behavior Problem)
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What if your child’s meltdowns aren’t a behavior problem - but a nervous system problem? And what if the same thing is happening to you? In this episode, Angie Weber sits down with Dr. Katie Jancik, an integrative pediatric chiropractor and owner of It Takes a Village Chiropractic, to talk about the powerful connection between nervous system regulation and how our families actually feel day to day. Dr. Katie is one of the few chiropractors in the country specializing in neurodevelopmental support - and she brings care directly to families’ homes through her mobile practice in Minnesota....
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The Hidden Reason Moms Feel Tired, Anxious, and Burnt Out
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"My labs came back normal, so why do I feel so awful?" If you've ever sat in your doctor's office and heard "everything looks fine" while feeling anything but, this episode is for YOU. Today we are joined by Christa Biegler, award-winning dietician and functional nutritionist, who helps women resolve food sensitivities, inflammation, and hormonal chaos- without endless restriction or costly testing. Christa pulls back the curtain on why conventional blood work misses SO much, what's really happening with your adrenals, thyroid, and sex hormones, and the symptoms you should absolutely not...
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Parenting Teens Without Power Struggles
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Parenting teens without power struggles might feel impossible at times. Between one-word answers, emotional reactions, and constant pushback, it can be hard to know how to stay connected while still guiding your child. In this episode of Mom Essentials, Angie Weber sits down with teen and parent wellbeing coach Laura Ollinger to talk about what is really happening beneath teen behavior and how to parent in a way that builds connection instead of conflict. Laura shares how the teenage brain is still developing, why big emotions show up so strongly, and how parents can create a safe space where...
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The Hidden Cost of Perfectionism in Kids and Parents
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Are we pushing our kids to succeed… or unintentionally setting them up to feel like they are never enough? In this episode of Mom Essentials, Angie Weber sits down with a pediatric expert, Dr. Joshua Stein, to unpack the growing pressure of perfectionism in today’s world and how it is impacting both children and parents. From academics to athletics to everyday expectations, many kids are feeling the weight of needing to be the best, and when they cannot meet those standards, it often shows up as anxiety, frustration, shutdown, or complete burnout. This conversation dives into what toxic...
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Build Trust With Your Teen
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Tired of feeling disconnected from your teen? In this empowering episode, psychotherapist Iuri Melo shares practical strategies for building strong emotional bonds, teaching regulation skills, and helping teens thrive in a world full of noise. From proactive mental health tools to parenting through digital challenges, this conversation is full of “aha” moments for anyone raising a child today. Learn how to build trust before the crisis hits because connection is the real protective factor. Get connected with Irui here:
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Breaking Generational Patterns
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We don’t get to choose the patterns we were raised with—but we do get to choose whether we continue them. In this episode of Mom Essentials, empowerment strategist Kate Ferrian shares her powerful story of healing after divorce and an emotionally abusive relationship. We explore how reparenting yourself, rebuilding self-trust, and honoring your emotional needs can help you stop performing and start living in alignment. Kate opens up about what self-love actually looks like, how boundaries evolve as we grow, and why generational healing begins with one small brave choice at a time. Whether...
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Regulating Emotions As A Parent
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Big feelings aren’t just for kids, parents have them too. But when we don’t know how to regulate our own emotions, it makes it harder to show up the way we want to for our families. In this powerful episode, psychotherapist and author Jennifer Elmberg shares how we can become more emotionally aware, respond rather than react, and help our kids do the same. From her children’s book Mari’s Magical Mind Garden to her clinical insights from the therapy room, Jennifer offers practical tools and relatable stories that make emotional wellness feel doable. Whether you're in the middle of a...
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Conversations You Didn't Know Your Family Needed
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How often do you feel like you’re running a household, but missing out on actually connecting with your family? In this solo episode of Mom Essentials, I’m opening up about how a few small changes made a big difference in the way we communicate in our home. You'll find out why communication is as much about listening as it is about talking with some new approaches to conversations! Also, I share what inspired the creation of the The C.A.L.M. Family Planner, why 15 minutes a week can change your family dynamic, and how to move away from feeling like the family “cruise director”...
info_outlineWhen your child is struggling at school, it can feel frustrating and overwhelming—not just for them, but for you as a parent. You want to help, but where do you start?
In this episode, I sit down with Scotti Weintraub, founder of Reframe Parenting, parent coach, and school navigator, to talk about how shifting our perspective can change the way we support our children’s education. Instead of viewing school challenges as roadblocks, we discuss how to turn them into opportunities for growth and success.
We dive into the red flags that may signal your child is struggling, how to open up productive conversations with teachers, and why taking action now is essential for long-term academic and emotional well-being. Scotti shares insights from her own journey as a “forged-in-fire” parent advocate and provides strategies for working with schools in a way that leads to real solutions.
If you’ve ever felt lost or frustrated trying to help your child succeed in school, this episode will give you a new perspective and the tools to move forward with confidence.
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