Parenting for the Culture

Parenting is one of the hardest jobs on the planet. The one thing that we can agree on is that there isn't just one way to parent. People have so many opinions on how to manage your kiddos and it can be very overwhelming.  There are days that you feel like you nailed it and then there are days where you feel like you are just a complete failure. Parenting styles is one of those things that you are...

There are plenty of things we, as adults, are attached to. For example, you may have a favorite hoodie, hat or even a favorite food. These things comfort us when life is being, ya know....life. For our littles, their attachment to us can make us feel special but it can also be the most frustrating thing, especially when you have adult responsibilities to take care of and your little is attached to...

Life is full of lessons. For kids, those lessons, just like life, can come at them quick. As parents, we have to use our judgement to decide when and where to teach those lessons. When our little is having a full meltdown, trying to teach them why whatever happened to them is causing issues isn't the best time. We parents have to have better timing because if we really want our kids to learn the l...

We hope you saved room for part 2! Finding the right place for our littles, who are 0-5 years old, can be even more stressful than than finding the right school for our older kids. For a lot of our kiddos, this may be the first experience that is outside of the home for them. For some of us, this is the first time we are gonna separated from our child and we want to make sure that we are as comfor...

We can all agree, as parents, education is important for our tiny humans. But, picking the right school can make all the difference in overall health and well being for our kids. The right school can nurture our kids to grow up and be the adults that will change this world. Unfortunately, the wrong school may not tap into your kids super power so they can thrive. We know there can be a lot of pres...

School is back and that means homework is back too! Just like our kids, homework is something that we as parents dread each year as our kids move up in grade. The Homework being given gets progressively more difficult. Anyone try to do this "new" math these kids keep bringing  home? Homework and studying can be very stressful but lucky for us, this week Charisse drops some very helpful tips and ha...

Whoever said patience is a virtue never had kids. Keeping our cool while your little one is having a full meltdown in the middle of the aisle at the grocery store, isn't the time to be virtuous. Sometimes, the best way to combat that spicy child of yours is to not react to the screaming and crying by being the example of calm and peace that your child can rely on to guide them through the latest e...

We all have needs, but trying to figure out what our tiny humans need at any given time can be one of the most frustrating things about being a parent. We get it! It’s hard to get to the heart of the mater when our kid is having a full blown tantrum in the middle of Target. But, there's a path to making sure that your little gets what they NEED in that moment but also so you get what YOU need in t...

Here we go people, it happens every year. It’s ...Back to School Time! This time of year for us parents can be full of mixed emotions. Some of us are sending our littles to school for the very first time and some of us are just happy that someone else is going to keep an eye on them for a couple of hours. Either way, this time of year is always an adventure as you make sure your children have what...

When we say parenthood is a hard and thankless job with no raises in sight, we know you feel us. But nobody actually thinks of being a parent as an actual J-O-B. What if you did and you are the CEO of your very own small company? Let that sink in. What if you outsourced the work and,  instead of dragging yourself through "paperwork,” (aka doing the dishes, taking out the trash, and the bane of any...

We, as parents, always want to make sure our littles get the best care possible. That’s why when dinnertime comes around, what you put on the plate is made with the best nutrition possible to help them grow. Easy, right??? Nope! When your child takes that plate, the plate you put together with love, and tosses it across the room, you quickly realize it’s a chicken nugget night and it’s not worth t...

As kids, we never understood the importance of doing chores. Most of us just thought it was free labor for our parents, which at the time seemed unfair. Now, as adults and even more importantly as parents, we now see the value even if our kids don't. The struggle to find the balance in teaching our children how to take care of themselves, but also not cause a full on meltdown, can be a frustrating...

For those of us who have siblings, we all know there are days that we wish we were an only child. It's hard enough being a kid and trying to navigate social situations with strangers, but imagine having another person you have to live with and see everyday. What makes things even more challenging is that person also takes up time, attention and resources from you. Having a sibling can be  frustrat...

Let's face it parents, having kids can be an adventure. Things like making sure these tiny humans stay healthy is a full time job. Screen time is one of those things in parenting that can be the thin line between having a good night and having a night where you might need a lil more wine in that glass. That's why Charisse gives you the lowdown on how you can help change the culture and feelings ar...

Kids plus travel equals chaos. When you have kids, the days of getting up and just leaving for vacation are long gone. Now, preparing for a vacation with children can consist of making sure everyone uses the restroom before we leave, or making sure that each child has head phones for their tablet. Otherwise, it’s the theme song to Paw Patrol all the way to granny's house. However you travel this s...

Summer is officially here! Now that schools out and you don't have to worry about whose project needs to be done at the last minute you can relax, right?? Yes and no. This week, Charisse chats about how you can use some time to prepare and transition the kids for a more relaxing, but still productive summer. Allowing some time between the last day of school and summer activities is a chance for th...

CONTENT WARNING!: This episode talks about heavy topics that include bullying, slurs, and sexual harassment. Hard conversations are part of life and if you're lucky you don't have to have one with your kids until YOU are ready. Unfortunately, in today’s world, you can't always monitor what your kids are exposed to. Today, Charisse talks about how to have a conversation with your child about the ma...

Being a mom is hard, plain and simple, but imagine being a new mom with little to no experience. This week, Charisse discusses how preparing for your special day can set you up for success once the baby is here. Leaning on the loved ones around you can help you get through those difficult times as a new mom. Charisse also chats about how building a " Mommy Network" can be a lifesaver, especially w...

Did Y'all hear Melanie Fiona's Mama on the Mama's Den? (We've got some clips for you, but if you want to hear the whole thing, go ahead and click this link) This might surprise you, but Charisse it 100% team Mama Donna! This might surprise some of you who have heard the episode and think it's the EXACT OPPOSITE of gentle parenting. However this might surprise you....Mama Donna IS a Gentle Parent....

Sometimes when trying to protect our children, we are hindering their resilience. We're going to say that one more time. Sometimes when we try to protect our children we are ACTUALLY hindering their resilience. Now if you're clutching your pearls, just wait. Charisse is going to explain it to you. Our children are more capable than we sometimes give them credit for. In this episode Charisse shares...

Hearing the word "No" can be difficult to hear as an adult.  Now, imagine a child hearing the word "No." It can send even the most calm toddler into a fit of rage. Today, Charisse chats about how hearing the word "no" doesn't have to be a negative thing for your child. She discusses how saying "no" to your child and helping them to understand WHY you are saying "no," can help them learn to cope wh...

Children only know what they know. Take, for instance, that time you made them turn the TV off and they said "you're mean!"  Then, when they were at the dinner table they told you that making them eat broccoli is mean. Now that you think about it, at school the other day, they told a classmate that the other kid in their play group was mean because they had a toy that your child wanted to play wit...

You remember that moment before you had children when you pictured the group pictures in the matching outfits? Or the take your kid to work day? Or that moment where they would do all the cute things together?   And now you're here with your seven year old screaming and hitting a punching bag because they feel like it and you're wondering what's wrong with them?  Why are they like this? Now, you b...

Welcome back friends! Charisse is a back with a couple questions from you all, our listeners! First Frenchy in New Jersey is dealing with a teenager who really REALLY wants to wear makeup, but it's a hard no for her. Here's a hint, we're going to reference one of our Pillars of Peaceful Parenting . Then, Charisse  answers a listener in Detroit's question of how exactly to Gentle Parent in hostile...

Charisse has been fielding all the questions lately about her absence and we hear you! Like all parents, she had to juggle all the things: a spouse out of town, children in three different parts of the city, and coordinating with a babysitter and look, things did not go as planned. One of Charisse's little heavens did the babysitter DIRTY yall, like ran her out of the house with tears in her eyes...