181: Dare to Feel. With Alexandra Roxo
The Art of Parenting
What if motherhood didn’t mean losing touch with your sensual self? Listen in and uncover insights with Alexandra Roxo. As we become parents our own needs often go out the window, but they don’t need to. Today’s guest shares her view on balancing our desires while caring for our family. What We Talked About: How to reclaim your sensuality as a mother How to create space for your emotional, physical, and spiritual needs while being fully present as a parent The importance of self-awareness and responsibility in parenting How to positively transform relationships...
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180: Heliotropic Parenting. With Dr. Harry Cohen
The Art of Parenting
Your child’s growth can be powered by your positivity. Listen in and learn how to embrace heliotropic parenting today with Dr. Harry Cohen. My guest today shares important business mindset and strategies to be an effective and compassionate parent. What We Talked About: What is and how can the heliotropic approach be applied to parenting The power of listening and presence The importance of avoiding relationships or environments that drain you How to Grand-parent with love and boundaries What is a “fill in the potholes” mindset? Things to Remember “Parenting is figuring...
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179: Sleep Secrets. With Katie Sullivan
The Art of Parenting
Struggling with newborn sleep routines? Listen in and discover the secrets with my guest, Katie Sullivan. Sleep seems to be a hot topic when it comes to living with little ones. My guest today shares her secrets to having good sleep habits for the entire family. What We Talked About: The difference between a crib and a floor bed What are the benefits of a floor bed How to start sleep education from birth The importance of creating a sleep routine Preparing your home environment for both parent and child Learning to observe to adjust to the child's needs Things to Remember...
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178: Be a Nice Parent. With Randi Rubenstein
The Art of Parenting
Ever wonder if being 'nice' can go too far in parenting? Listen in and join me and my guest, Randi Rubenstein for eye-opening insights! Is being a nice parent the answer to good parenting? My guest today shares what being nice means for today’s parents. What We Talked About: Randi's Mastermind Parenting is a unique trademarked method. What is the NICE framework? How to communicate with pack leadership and empathy How to enforce consequences the right way Understanding and nurturing strong-willed children Things to Remember “Parenting is when you start to feel freer...
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177: Your Phone. With Joey Odom
The Art of Parenting
Is your phone stealing attention away from your most important relationships? Listen in and discover the real impact with Joey Odom. I don't know about you, but sometimes my phone or other people’s phones get in the way of my relationships. Joey discovered this early on and created a product to help us have a better relationship with those who matter most, including our phones. What We Talked About: The power of intentional presence Navigating technology’s impact on our family life Challenges of modern parenting with digital technology How Aro’s gamified tools work to make...
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176: Safer Childbirth. With Gina Mundy
The Art of Parenting
Do you know how to prepare for a safer childbirth experience? Listen in and hear from Gina Mundy on what you need to know. I never realized we needed attorneys for childbirth, yet today I speak with Gina Mundy, an attorney who specializes in childbirth cases and has defended countless families due to birth traumas. What We Talked About: When do you need and the role of a childbirth attorney The critical role of birth doulas for safer childbirth Proactive steps for a safer childbirth experience Understanding all of the childbirth interventions suggested Choosing to have a Home...
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175: Healthy Kids, Happy Kids. With Dr. Elisa Song
The Art of Parenting
Did you know, your child’s gut microbiome impacts their behavior and immunity? Listen in and get expert answers from Dr. Elisa Song. Your child’s microbiome is essential to having healthy kids, happy kids. Learn from integrative pediatrician Elisa Song as she shares evidence-based choices we can make for our children’s future. What We Talked About: Understanding the impact your child’s Microbiome has on long term health The potential long-term effects of antibiotics in early childhood Five simple steps to having microbiome magic Mindful choices you can make to...
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174: Math Mind. With Shalinee Sharma
The Art of Parenting
Are you ready to spark a love for math in your child? Listen in as my guest, Shalinee Sharma, reveals her top tips. The Mathematical Mind is something we all possess, yet there are many myths about having a math mind or not. Today my guest shares the beauty that can be found in math and how to guide our children to enjoy and succeed in math. What We Talked About: Unlocking the "Mathematical Mind" Shalinee's four tips for Math confidence Simple ways to bring math into daily routines Why visual and hands-on approaches make math meaningful & engaging. How to make math a game for...
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173: The ABC's of Preschool. With Ms. Amber Jayne
The Art of Parenting
What’s the key to thriving preschool success? Listen in as my guest, Amber Jayne, reveals it all. We all know how crucial children's early years of development are for their lifelong joy and success. Today we talk about how to determine what is the best environment for children to thrive. What We Talked About: How to identify a high-quality preschool using the four senses rule Balancing parenthood and business The role of love and nurturing in early childhood development How traditional education doesn’t fit every child The impact of technology on children's development ...
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172: The Science of Mommy Brain. With Jodi Pawluski
The Art of Parenting
Is 'Mommy Brain' real or just a myth? Listen in and discover the science behind it with my guest, Jodi Pawluski! So often the ‘Mommy Brain’ gets a bad wrap, but did you know everything happens for a reason!? Today I’m talking with a neuroscientist to understand the science of the mommy brain better. What We Talked About: The brain changes that occur in mothers during parenthood Societal and environmental pressures that disproportionately affect mothers Effects of perinatal mental illness on both mothers and their offspring Oxytocin and bonding without breastfeeding ...
info_outlineAre you ready to uncover the power of shared courage? Listen in as my guest, Jessica Patay shares her inspiring story.
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Parenting is already a journey with many ups and downs add to it a child with special needs, then the community becomes your lifeline. Jessica created an amazing international community so we can all be brave together and we thank her for it.
What We Talked About:
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The Mission of 'We Are Brave Together'
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The importance of finding a support network for parents caring for children with special needs.
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The daily struggles and unique challenges faced by caregivers, especially those caring for children with disabilities.
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Understanding Prader-Willi Syndrome
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The difference between self-comfort and true self-care
Things to Remember
“What works for one child may not work for your next child. You have to learn the beauty and the complexity of your child to be the best parent for them.”
“Community is everything. When you have a crisis you have to be surrounded by other people who understand and who can validate what you're experiencing.”
“As human beings, as parents, we must invest in our mental health.”
“I know you're tired. I know you're overwhelmed. I know you're exhausted but when you have people around you who get it. It's comforting and transformative.”
“You do not have to be a coach or a therapist to learn how to facilitate a safe sacred space for moms to share.”
“Self-comfort will not sustain you for the long haul of life or caregiving.”
“You have to believe that you deserve to invest in your mental health.”
“Taking care of yourself is not selfish but when we’ve heard the term ‘self-care’ we tend to equate it with selfishness.”
“Focus more on connection than control.”
-Jessica Patay