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This week is extra sweet. I sat down to talk to Sammie about how we should approach the topic of sweets and treats when it comes to our kids. We covered:How do we talk about sweets and treats to our kids? How do we limit sweets & treats without causing deprivation and or a complex around certain foods? How much access should the kids have to the pantry that also contains sweets & treats? How contr...

In today's episode we discuss: 1. The break down the basics of hormone health and why we should care about it as women? 2. How do we know how are hormone health is and when something is wrong? 3. What are some natural ways we can balance our hormones? 4. Most common issue seen with women that is directly related to hormone healthWebsite:  https://familyfocusfdl.wixsite.com/familyfocuschiro Faceboo...

My therapist and I did a stop light activity on my last day of therapy and It truly is a game changer! Grab a pen and paper and write down all the tips because I think it could help you too!  ______________________________Did you love this episode? BUY ME A COFFEE for support! Find me on Instagram@balkanina@mamaknowspodcastFind me on TikTokBalkaninaSubscribe to my NewsletterPrivate Facebook Mother...

There is finally a term for what I am, I knew this all along but it feels so validating. Natalie and I chat about being High Sensitive People (HSP) with High sensitive Kiddos!  What’s a highly sensitive person? (How do I know if I am one?) How do I figure out if my kids or partner are HSP? Tips on parenting a a HSP? What are things we can implement in our home to thrive as a HSP family? __________...

Dr. Morgan and I have such a honest conversation about motherhood burnout and identity. We talk about it all, and of course big congratulations to Dr. Morgan and her BOOK: Love Your Kids Without Losing Yourself: 5 Steps to Banish Guilt and Beat Burnout When You Already Have Too Much to DoIn this epsiode: What leads to burnout in motherhood?  Identifying, Preventing and managing burnout in motherho...

Today I am chatting with Kristal Heredia of Kristal Heredia and the CEO of Mujeres Social. This woman is a powerhouse, below are some of the things we talked about!  Tell us a little bit about yourself and the jobs you’ve had before you became CEO? Have you always dreamed of owning a brand and or agency and what steps did it take to get here?  What are the top 3 pieces of advice do you have for wo...

In this episode we dive into behavioral challenges in school age kids! Nicole is an educator at heart and school counseling is her passion. She received a B.A. in Elementary Education from Rhode Island College and a M.A. in School Counseling from Providence College. Being in education for the last 12 years he has taught grades 1-3 and has served as an elementary, middle, and high school counselor...

We are talking to Mary Van Geffen today who is the queen of all things SPICY moms and kids. I love talking to Mary and today I am just bragging her up on her course MOSO. Moms of Spicy ones is a course I took that truly changed the way I see myself as a mother and the way that I choose to parent. In fact, I loved it so much I asked Mary if she would give my listeners a discount code for her NEXT c...

In this episode we dive into Mental Health in students grades 9-12. This is such an important topic because these ages are so difficult with hormonal changes and emotional control! I am chatting with Julia McClannon who specializes in social and emotional learning/resilience and mental health for all ages - but particularly for early childhood and adolescence! Here are the questions we discussed:1...

Questions we covered in this episode: 1. Self-help skills: What are children required to do as they enter kindergarten ? 2. Social/emotional development: Fears around starting Kindergarten and what parents can do to help with separation anxiety. 3. What and how to pack: What do children need to bring to school? (Clothing, lunch/snack, etc.) 4. Toileting! How to help your child be independent with...

Nina and Tom continue their discussion on parenting and how they handle hiccups that toddler life brings_______________________________________________________________Did you love this episode? BUY ME A COFFEE for support! Find me on Instagram@balkanina@mamaknowspodcastFind me on TikTokBalkaninaSubscribe to my NewsletterPrivate Facebook Motherhood-Podcast CommunityMama Knows FBDisclaimer: This pod...

In this episode we took questions that were submitted on IG and answered them based on how we parent our kids and things we have learned along the way as a husband and wife navigating parenting.  1. How we handle toxic family members or in-laws. 2. How we handle and combat different views on parenting styles. 3. How to handle disagreement in parenting choices. 4. How do we encourage sibling love....

Are you sometimes guilty of getting into your own head and making many motherhood tasks  negative? Today I am chatting with Tessa Romero about Mindset Shift. Tessa is a coach that specializes in motherhood and mindset. Mindset is the start of everything in your life.  If you choose to tell yourself that YOU CAN and that YOU ARE GOOD then YOU will THRIVE! Thoughts create feelings. Are you ready to...

Vanessa and Xander Marin, your new BFF couple friends! She’s a sex therapist with 20 years of experience and he’s a regular dude. Together they’re the shockingly open, slightly nerdy, and seriously funny couple you want to grab sushi with. They share the ups and downs in their relationship while giving you step-by-step techniques for improving yours. Follow them on IG @vanessamarintherapy, tune in...

Putting your marriage over your kids seems wrong, but keeping your marriage a priority is one of the best things you can do for yourself, your partner, and your kids. A strong marriage gives your kids stability and a foundation to model healthy relationships after. It is okay to schedule a little less kid time and a little more date time! Amy Kiefer and I talk about how we can have a better connec...

If you could take a test that tells you your personality type and what motivates you to be better not only for YOU but for all your loved ones around you, would you? Well, you can. In this episode I am chatting with Ashton Whitmoyer-Ober of@enneagramashton on Instagram and also author of The Enneagram Made Simple. Ashton is also a public speaker, Community Psychologist, and certified Enneagram edu...

In this episode we took a ton of parenting scenarios and Wendy coached the parents through them all the way from young toddler to teens! Wendy Snyder is a mom of two, certified parenting educator & family lifecoach, who inspires parents to learn & grow through connection basedpositive parenting strategies. As the host of The Fresh Start Family Show& Founder of FreshStartFamilyOnline.com, she helps...

This week we talk about: When is a child considered a late talker -m/ when should a parent seek professional help?  What causes speech delay? Is it my fault?  What is the algorithm of speech babies into toddlerhood - how do they communicate with us and how does it progress? How can we as parents encourage and promote healthy speech habits?  Tips on teaching toddlers to name their big emotions!  Me...

This week on MamaKnows, I talk with Sarah Mueller of @declutteringclub about: Tell us about yourself and how you became a decluttering expert? What led you here? What does clutter do to us, any data or statistics on this? How does it make us feel? Reasons decluttering is important. How often should we be decluttering?  How can we make decluttering simple? Where to start, how long to work on it, sh...

This week I ask Dr. Elizabeth Arleo about integrating work-life balance as a working mom and we cover: Are working moms more vulnerable to overwhelm? If so, why? What kind of stressors are working moms managing? Are you finding that working moms are struggling with time management? If so, how can they improve? How has your time as a Radiologist informed your understanding of the stress/overwhelm t...

I sit down with Britt & Ryan to talk about how to survive your marriage while working together in social media and marketing.  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thelaughingcoupleInstagram: @ThelaughingcouplePodcast: Apple and Spotify________________________________________________________________Did you love this episode? BUY ME A COFFEE for support! Find me on Instagram@balkanina@mamaknowspodcast...

questions we address Intro yourself & what brought you into this space of counseling parents in their relationship after kids? How does a relationship change from 1 child to 2? (our lives got busier and we are like passing ships). Sometimes it feels like it’s tit for tat (comparison on who does more), how do we get out of this cycle? What are simple ways to connect when currently it feels like pas...

What we talked about in today's episode:1. What even is cortisol? Why is it such a hot topic lately?2. What are some signs and symptoms of cortisol dysfunction?3. What are some habits we can implement now to reduce stress/cortisol levels?4. Are there any specific foods and/or supplements that could help cortisol? Lahana Vigliano is the CEO + founder of Nuvitru Wellness and a board certified clinic...

In this episode we discuss: How did you decide it was time to become a solo mom by choice? How did you tell your friends/family and how did they perceive it? Tell us a little bit about navigating the donor conception industry. share with us the alternative family structures and what you’ve learned from them? You’re also a working mom. How is life as a solo mom? mentally/financially A little more a...

Katie and I discuss in this episode: The start and end to a day for parents and kids can be hard (especially young kiddos) what are some things we can do to shift our mindset about these trying moments?  How can we teach our children to practice gratitude and self talk?  How can journaling with your children impact your relationship and their behavior/mood?  Katie Wood is a mom and author of Simpl...