Ep 6: When you are about to lose your cool
Rooted and Growing Podcast
We are managing so much right now. We’re adjusting to new schedules as school starts and all the tasks that come with them. We’re responding to emails we don’t normally receive, signing papers, and signing up for events we didn’t even know existed. It’s hard to manage it all. We get to that point where we think we’ve got it—and then one more thing gets added. We lose our cool. We’re overwhelmed and frustrated. We’ve all done it. In this episode, you’ll find practical ways to ground yourself when you’re in that moment. Because whether we realize it or not, how we respond...
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Ep 5: The Transition we Often Overlook
Rooted and Growing Podcast
The transition from school to home holds more opportunity for connection and growth than you may realize. In this episode of Rooted and Growing, we're looking at the moments that happen after school and the simple ways you're already supporting your child's emotional awareness, independence, confidence, and learning. A few thought-provoking questions you can ask are located in the learning tools of A Calm Start free course. When you are ready to build your family rhythm, use . When you want to use free resources to support learning, use .
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Ep 4: You are the Guardrails
Rooted and Growing Podcast
In this episode, we’re looking at the everyday moments that quietly build confidence, independence, and a willingness to keep trying. The conversations in the car. The choices at the grocery store. Helping with dinner. Knowing when to step in—and when to give your child space to figure something out. So much of what helps your child learn and grow is already happening simply because you know them, believe in them, and continue to show up beside them. Learning to be the observer, encourager, and pause button is part of , a free resource. For more structure and predictability,...
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Episode 3: Feel the Feels of the First Day of School
Rooted and Growing Podcast
In this episode of Rooted and Growing, we're exploring the science behind one of the most emotional parts of the back-to-school season: separation. You'll learn why a child can genuinely enjoy school while still feeling sad to leave you, how strong attachment supports healthy development, and why those tears are often a sign of love—not a sign that something is wrong. Building rhythms helps the brain conserve energy and create a rhythm to come back to once the school day is over. Gain access .
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Episode 2: The Productive Struggle
Rooted and Growing Podcast
In this episode, I'm sharing a story from my years as a teacher and why one of the greatest gifts we can give our children isn't removing every challenge, but helping them feel safe enough to work through it. We'll explore the science behind productive struggle, why our brains grow through effort, and how your calm presence can help your child build confidence when learning feels hard. As a new school year begins, check out a free course called a Take on different roles during homework and foster the productive struggle.
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Episode 1: Your Knowledge is valuable
Rooted and Growing Podcast
In this episode, I talk about the value of questions and being curious. When was the last time you experienced a series of questions from a child? This episode shines a light on what that means for you and how your child thinks of you. Enjoy the questions. That's how we learn. Your knowledge is valuable. Check out the to learn more about me and the my current offers. If you are interested in . A free offer to assist you with homework when you don't want to give the answer but want to support.
info_outlineIn this episode, I talk about the value of questions and being curious. When was the last time you experienced a series of questions from a child? This episode shines a light on what that means for you and how your child thinks of you. Enjoy the questions. That's how we learn. Your knowledge is valuable.
Check out the website to learn more about me and the my current offers.
If you are interested in A Calm Start. A free offer to assist you with homework when you don't want to give the answer but want to support.