Ep. 3 Creative Ideas To Get Kids To Do Their Chores
Release Date: 09/19/2020
Ep. 14 Laura Hernandez - Mama Systems
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I'm pulling this recording from The Vault, today. This was recorded a couple years ago, and never published, but I think that routines in motherhood are just as important to talk about today as they were then. Laura Hernandez, the genius mom behind Mama Systems, chats with me about action steps for routines and prepping for what needs to be done througout the week.
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Ep. 13 Michelle Gano - Connecting With Kids
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If you're an overwhelmed mom, the number one way to get some relief is not what you might think. Self care is great, but it's not just going to the spa and getting a pedicure. There are other things we can do to get not just self care, but also to connect with our kids. And, stacking functions to get the most out of your time is another huge bonus to parenting life. Michelle and I sat down to talk about actionable tips moms can do to connect with their kids and get some relief from that overwhelm. Listen during nap time or after the kids go down for bed. Michelle Gano...
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Bonus Episode: Hocus Pocus As a Parenting Guide with Genavieve Moyer
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Recorded in September 2022 and published two months later. Sorry for the delay, folks! Today I am joined by Genavieve Moyer on the eve of the new Hocus Pocus movie. We sat down on Facebook Live to chat about one of our favorite cult movies from the 80s/90s, Hocus Pocus, as any Gen X adult would. We put our own spin on what it would be like if we used Hocus Pocus as an actual parenting guide. We talked about moms supporting moms, creating our own magic potions, adventuring kids and life skills. Genavieve is dedicated to acknowledging the connection we have as women to the land, to...
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Ep. 12 The Goonies Parenting Guide With Tyler Dorsey
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I am joined by Tyler Dorsey once again for the kick off of my year long series of 1980s teen adventure moves, as if they were actual parenting guides. Join Tyler and I as we discuss MORE outdoors and free-range kids, bowling, and what shenanigans we were up to as kids. This first flagship episde for the new series is all about The Goonies; a 1985 iconic, and epic, film about a group of teens who search not only for a hidden treasure, but also how they fit into this world. If you’d like to follow up with Tyler, and I highly recommend that you do, you can check her out at . ...
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Ep. 11 Interview with Victoria D
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Join my friend, Victoria D, and I as we talk a little bit of woo and a little bit of practicality when it comes to raising a child with ADHD. Victoria has ADHD and we discuss how she grew up with ADHD with lots of laughs, crystal peddling, and cats. Victoria doesn’t hold back, she’s honest that it takes effort to pick up the life skills in order to adapt as a neuro-divergent person in a non-divergent world. And my biggest take away from this isn’t just that we should teach our children the basics, but also, how to think critically that if this thing over here isn’t working,...
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Ep. 10 - An Interview With Tyler Dorsey
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I'm BACK! Did you miss me? In 2021 I filed for divorce and put the podcast on a hiatus. However, I had a number of episodes already recorded, waiting to be published. And now I'm back with a great discussion with Tyler Dorsey from Focus Forward ADHD. Tyler grew up with ADHD and talks about her struggles growing up and having a big disconnection with her three siblings. We went over the 1 hour time limit that I like to give myself because we were having such a great discussion. If you’d like to follow up with Tyler, and I highly recommend that you do, you can check her out at . ...
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Ep. 9 Ancestral Eating for ADHD
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Rewind Nutrition is an online health coaching company founded by Gui and Rachael Soares. Backed by science and proven with experience; Rewind utilizes ancestral nutrition to manage chronic illnesses including but not limited to: Diabetes, Hashimoto’s, Crohn’s, Heart Disease, Anxiety, Migraines, Acid Reflux, Fatty Liver Disease, Epilepsy, etc… They reverse symptoms like Fatigue, Brain Fog, and Bloating using FOOD. Their mission is to clear the confusion around health and nutrition allowing our communities to kick ass in life! In today's episode I had the opportunity to talk to...
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Ep. 8 Natural Movement with Janis Isaman
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Janis Isaman, the founder of My Body Couture, helps people feel better in their bodies. She's highly certified in both fitness and nutrition modalities and has been quoted as a lifestyle expert in Reader's Digest, Prevention and Woman's Health. But she's not just a textbook of knowledge with a wall full of certifications. She's a very real person, who has lived through her own lifestyle and body challenges. Janis and I talked about: So many different ways to get moving Body image for kids Team sports vs. Individual play Affordable ways to get moving Growing up in Gen-X years and what's...
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Ep. 7 Esther Nagle - Using The Breath in ADHD
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Today’s episode is when I got to chat with Esther Nagle about using Yoga to be able to function through her ADHD symptoms by using her breath and movement. Esther lives in the U.K. and found herself using alcohol to self medicate her ADHD. Then she found Yoga to help heal herself and get sober. Another fun episode where I had a great conversation.with a really cool woman. I can’t believe how much I laughed during this conversation with Esther.
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Ep. 6 Shannon McGevna on Growing Up With ADHD But Not Knowing It
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Shannon is a 23 year old grad student currently studying for her Master's degree in Communications. She is a lifetime student who lives on the east coast of the U.S. Shannon wasn't diagnosed with ADHD until she was an adult, and thus not put on medication until she was 18, by personal choice.
info_outlineMindset of the adults;
Start with work in mind, instead of screens;
Create a growth mindset in your child;
Intrinsic v. Extrinsic motivation;
and the creative suggestions for getting chores done.
Here are links mentioned in the episode:
CELF Study:
http://celf.ucla.edu/2010_conference_articles/Klein_et_al_2009.pdf
The Mayan Method discussed by Ms. Doucleff
https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2018/09/01/641266260/how-to-get-kids-to-do-chores-does-the-maya-method-work