Modern Mom Probs

This episode was originally recorded live on Fireside.  One of Tara’s oldest friends from kindergarten, Katie Mulvaney of Healthy Moms joins to chat about making mom friends. Why does it sometimes feel so hard? Should you force a friendship because your children are friends? What should you look for in a good mom friend? Can technology help? Motherhood wasn’t meant to be experienced alone. Listen...

Diary of an Honest Mom’s Libby Ward returns to the show to talk about mom rage. What is it? What can we do about it? Why does it seem to be an issue that so few moms are talking about?  Libby shares her tips on how she brings herself down from a “10” when she’s reached her limit.  If you’ve ever rage cleaned your kitchen, or even know what rage cleaning is, you need to listen to this episode! Link...

Designer, style expert, mother, and founder of the do-it-yourself lifestyle brand P.S.- I Made This, Erica Domesek joins the show to discuss how to step away from screens and get creative with our children. In this lively conversation, Erica shares how getting crafty with our family can grow smarter and happier kids. She walks Tara through her favorite projects in her new book P.S.- We Made This:...

Real-life husband and wife therapist team, Erin and Dr. Stephen Mitchell of Couples Counseling For Parents, join the show to explore the often-sticky topic of the mental load of motherhood. They share how to tactfully bring it up to your partner and a role-play script you can use to start the conversation in your own home. Stephen provides his unique insight as a father and husband on sharing the...

In honor of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, Tara welcomes author and mental health advocate Alex Kornswiet to the show. In this very candid episode, Tara and Alex open up about their experiences with infertility, loss, and surrogacy. They share their circuitous and unexpected journeys to motherhood. During this poignant episode, they offer support and share insightful tips on overcoming...

Nutritionist, health coach, Certified Health Educator and one of Tara’s oldest friends, Katie Mulvaney joins the show to explore how self-love is tied into healthy eating and body-appreciation. Tara and Katie explore modern diet culture and how to dress for one’s body. Katie shares practices that moms realistically can do to increase their self-love and body positivity. If you have a body, you sho...

Where do people pleasers come from? Why do they do it? What’s their origin story? Therapist and founder of “Parenting with Perspectacles” Maggie Nick joins the show to explain how patterns of low self-worth show up as people pleasing, perfectionism, and controlling behaviors. She shares how parents need to put on their “Perspectacles” to catch themselves when they are accidentally and unintentiona...

Not all marriages have fairy tale endings. What happens when it doesn’t work out? What happens then? Michelle Dempsey-Multack, author, certified divorce coach and host of the podcast, “Moms Moving On” stops by to explain what it means to “move on” from relationships in a healthy way and shares some practical ways moms can start fresh without having their past hold them back. In this lively convers...

Writer and Parent Educator Deborah Farmer Kris joins the show to share why and how to be an “emotion scientist” with our children. By getting curious about their emotions, parents can help reduce judgment surrounding certain behaviors, paving the way for a more understanding, respectful relationship.  Deborah shares her key tools (H.O.S.E. and “Yay, Oops, & Blah”) to tap into our children’s behavi...

Do you sometimes feel triggered by your children’s behavior? Do you find yourself getting frustrated by even the smallest things? We get it, it’s pretty common.  Peg Sadie, trained psychotherapist and resilience coach, joins the show to share her insights on how modern parents can create more calm and intentional lives. In this episode, Tara and Peg break down what conscious parenting is, how to e...

Heading back to school soon? Time to get back into a routine! Becca Campbell, a certified pediatric sleep expert, founder of Little Z's Sleep and host of The Little Z's Sleep Podcast, joins the show to share how to get our children’s sleep schedules ready for the new school year.  She also discusses how parents should reset their own sleep clocks too. This conversation is filled with so many “oh y...

Think your kids are ready for their first phone?  Catherine Pearlman, author of the new book, “First Phone: A Child’s Guide to Digital Responsibility, Safety and Etiquette” drops by the show to discuss how to “know” when your children are ready for their first phone. With her extensive knowledge of  the subject, Catherine walks us through how to figure out this anxiety-provoking modern mom prob. S...

Is self-care an unattainable concept? Is the term overused? Tara is joined by Self-Care Therapist and The Mental Mile podcast host Kristi Yeh to explore all things self-care, including its history. Kristi offers suggestions on different categories of self-care, how to find micro-moments of rest, and how to combat creator burnout.  If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed (and who hasn’t?!), this episode is...

Flying solo on the season finale, Tara breaks down one of the biggest modern mom problems as reported by her Instagram followers– screen time. Tara explains what the Screen Fiend is and how to tame it. As a heavy social media user, she discusses her love/hate relationship with screen time and shares tips on how to prevent the all-consuming social media from consuming you.  Links: www.modernmomprob...

Parent mindset shifter, coach and self–proclaimed Mr. Rogers wannabe, Anna Skates joins the show to share how parents can ease the stress felt during transitions. She shares how caregivers can shift their mindset around transitioning from one activity to another. Anna explains how Mr. Rogers’ message of respect influences her content and coaching. She shares some practical tools for easing transit...

How can parents keep everything on track without feeling overloaded? Megan Sumrell, professional time management and productivity expert and host of the Work+Life Harmony Podcast, joins the show to share her insights on how to stay organized and productive without feeling totally overwhelmed. She discusses her approach to planning in different seasons of life that may be full of uncertainty.  You’...

Every body goes through puberty but not everybody is ready to talk about it. Board-certified pediatrician and author of You-logy: A Puberty Guide for Every Body, Dr. Kathryn Lowe shares her insights on how to discuss puberty with your children. She covers simple yet effective ways to make this topic less cringy for kids and parents alike. Dr. Lowe provides actionable tips on how to discuss “easy”...

Where is this village they speak of? Does it just show up? Or is there a number to call? Businesswoman, stand-up comedian, and hilarious mom of 2, Eylse DeLucci joins to share her personal experience with co-parenting. Elyse breaks down how to build a village when you find yourself without one. She brings her own brand of humor and truth to this sometimes delicate topic. Things get real when Elyse...

As modern moms, we’re always celebrating our children’s milestones like rolling over, sleeping through the night, or walking. Why shouldn’t moms celebrate their wins as parents? Let’s change that! Emmy-winning host, TV personality, author and style expert, Liliana Vazquez stops by to share how moms can celebrate the precious milestones in motherhood. She also shares her struggle with infertility a...

With all the conveniences and abundances our modern children grow up with, it can be difficult to instill a sense of service and giving back to others. Philanthropist, model, host of the podcast “How Can I Help?” and mother, Caitlin McHugh Stamos shares how her experiences volunteering shaped her upbringing. Caitlin provides real tips on how to teach children about the world beyond themselves and...

Stand-up comedian, host of the hilarious podcast “Just Joking” and new father, Kevin Dombrowski gives his perspective on modern dad problems. He shares his personal experience with mental health and being a modern dad. Kevin will have you laughing out loud and making you think! He even shares a great story about a certain celebrity that will leave you in stitches.  Links:  https://www.instagram.co...

With experts, social media, books, family members, and co-parents telling us the “right” way to parent, it can feel overwhelming and make us question ourselves. Conscious parenting expert Erin Morrison and child development expert Evelyn Mendal pop by to do a deep dive into what feels like the endless ocean of parental information. They share how to weed through information overload and how we can...

Best-selling author of “ Can Mommy Go To Work? ” and “ MOM AF ”, award-winning advocate, and the “#1 global voice for all moms”⁣, Christine Michel Carter joins the show. She and Tara discuss the current state of working mothers (the good, bad, and the ugly), what they can do on a micro level in their homes to set boundaries, and how to flourish again. Christine offers valuable takeaways you’re goi...

One of the things that defines modern parenthood is breaking the generational cycles of abuse and negative parenting behaviors of the past. The creator behind Diary of an Honest Mom Libby Ward stops by to discuss her upbringing and how it informed her parenting, her relatable content and her meteoric rise on social media. She shares insights on how to be a changemaker in your family.  Links: https...

Best friends IRL and frequent Instagram collaborators, Tara and Mary discuss what to be aware of as your kids head into the face-filtered, meme-loving, questionably-addicting world of social media and Roblox. Mary drops some knowledge about how to speak with your children about uncomfortable, cringey things they may see online and how to prepare yourself as a parent. Support the show Follow & DM m...