Parents Connecting

Do you feel tired? Fatigued? Sleepy all the time? Dealing with hair loss? Moody? Just not yourself? If you're in your 30s, 40s or 50s and thinking you might be in the peri-menopause stage or think you might have hormonal imbalances - this episode is for you! Today you'll hear from Darci Hawkhurt, a founding member of certified MAF Method Health and Fitness Coaches and Practitioners, and my...

My guest on today's show will move you into action. If you're tired, stressed, hormone-imbalanced, fatigued, suffering from burn-out, having symptoms you can't explain but know you just feel off, or just have that all around 'blah' feeling - this episode is for you. Today I speak with Darci Hawxhurst, M.S. Ed., a Child Brain Developmentalist and neurological evaluator, a writer...

In today's episode, I talk with Cara Tyrrell, M.Ed, a Vermont based Early Childhood Educator, Collaborative Parenting Coach, and the founder of Core4Parenting™. We talk about what parenting through the pandemic was like for kids and parents and how the methodology that she's so passionate about can help parents navigate what they may have missed our during this period. She talks about the...

In this episode we talk with Becky Tilley, a UK-based mom who is spreading the words of kindness and inspiration after being diagnosed with a rare genetic syndrome called Koolen-de Vries. Becky grew up feeling different, but had no idea until after the birth of her second child that she was not only a carrier of this syndrome but that two of her kids would go on to also be diagnosed. Getting the d...

This is Part 2 of my conversation with Jacqueline Baird, a mom and entrepreneur who is shining light upon on the harder parts of motherhood - including infertility, loss, and alternatives to growing your family when things don't go as expected, including her own surrogacy journey. This episode picks up right where we left off from Episode 19 where Jacqueline continues her story with the birth...

In today's episode I talk with Jacqueline Baird about her long journey to motherhood and the twists and turns she experienced before, during, and after bearing kids. She courageously shares the ups and downs of her path to shine a light on the harder parts of motherhood and also the sweetness that it can bear. [NOTE: in this episode we talk through pre-term births and loss. Please be aware if...

SUPPORT THE SHOW : Rate, review and share it with a friend (or five)! Today we talk with Billy who comes to us from Bulgaria. We relate to one another as parents of multiple kids trying our best to raise resilient children. She talks about self-care, regulating yourself, and the importance of conflict. She even recommends a few good books as she's an avid reader, going through a book a week as...

Today we continue our conversation with Karen Hall, who was the guest on Episode 16. This is Part 2 of a two part episode and we start right where we left off of Karen sharing what was important to her as she raised her kids. Karen describes what she wanted to instill in her children, making sure that self-worth wasn't tied to behaviors or mistakes. She also shares how she navigated differences in...

Welcome to Season 2! Have you ever heard the term "Highly Sensitive Person" or "Highly Sensitive Child ? Or also knows as HSP / HSC? I hadn't either until about a year ago when I came across this topic. I was floored when I started reading about the traits and characteristics of the HSP and determined that it described me so well and why I often saw and felt things so differentl...

Welcome to Season 2! Do you wonder what life is REALLY like after becoming a parent? Are you tired of getting bombarded with highlight reels and 15 second clips of how to manage everything from your own life, to your kids life, to your parenting styles, to your relationships? There is A LOT of well-meaning information out there. But how much can you really gain in such a little snippet? That’s whe...

This is our last episode of Season 1! Subscribe now so you don't miss when Season 2 comes out! In today's episode you hear from me as I talk about my own reflections of what challenges in life can really look and feel like and why we often feel so alone when so many people experience the same feelings. Connections and vulnerability. So many of us lack this when it comes to family, our spou...

Do you catch yourself following lots of various parenting tip experts and trying to constantly improve or change the way you are doing things in an effort to get your kids more calm, or resolve some escalating situation that is inevitable when you have children? With the endless streams of parenting advice, which can be super helpful in the moment, often times don't stick when we need it the m...

Do you have a child you might think have a learning difference? Are they learning at a difference pace than their peers? Do you have an inclination that you child might need some additional support but don't know what to do about it and it's really creating a lot of friction in your home? Or, has your child already been diagnosed with a learning difference and you have no idea how to manag...

Are you up constantly in the middle of the night with a crying baby? Or in that phase of life where you're having to hold your baby until they fall asleep, putting them in the crib, and find yourself doing the same cycle again an hour later? Maybe you've got an older toddler who hasn't been taught the skills to sleep independently. Or maybe you just need a little support from an expert in the slee...

Welcome to the third and final episode in our three-part mini-series on neurodiversity as it relates to couples in relationships. [Check out the first two in the series : Episode 4: Could Neurodiversity Explain the Challenges in Your Relationship? (Neurodiversity: Part 1), and Episode 6: When Expertise Matters - Finding the Right Therapist/Counselor (Neurodiversity: Part 2)] In this episode we bri...

Welcome to a Bonus Episode to celebrate our 10th publication! Have you found yourself not really taking the time to celebrate you? What about on your actual birthday? This episode is a reminder that it’s OK to celebrate yourself and put yourself first sometimes. Last week, I marked another year around the sun, and made an intention to do something for myself - and the results were amazing. I'm pay...

Have you ever asked why something bothers you? Is it really the other person or your work environment; or, could it be that you haven't identified what your value system is and so there's a natural friction due to being out of alignment? In this short 30 min solo episode, you'll hear from me as I talk through some of my own reflections of my life and I'll give you a little insight into what happen...

Did you know what you wanted to be when you grew up? I certainly didn't... and, well, still asking myself that question. So in addition to navigating parenthood, I've also navigated the professional working world. Listen in on this quick 25 minute episode where I share some lessons learned as a full time working finance professional. Yes, I actually have a day job.. for now. Today you'll get to ge...

Do you struggle with getting meals on the table? Are you uninspired with dinner options? Do you find it stressful to be in the kitchen and do take-out instead? Welcome to parenting - and we've all been there. In this episode we're talking with Allison Taylor, host of the Everybody's Gotta Eat podcast, and a mom of three kids. Listen in how how she talks about how she's made meal times enjoyable fo...

In Part Two in our mini-series on neurodiversity, I bring back Grace Myhill, a relationship coach and neurodiversity expert, as we continue the dialogue on couples and challenges in relationships.  Being in any relationship is hard at times, but it can be even more challenging when there are invisible factors at work... something that may take years to discover if your therapist or couples co...

Did you forget next week is Valentine's Day and are in a bind of what to send to school? Yes, we've all been there. Listen in for a quick 10 minute episode with a couple tips that I've used in the past. And knowing that yes, you're not the only parent that has gone to the store last minute to pick up something to send to school. It's still a win whatever you send!  Happy Valentine's Day - hop...

Are you experiencing challenges in your relationship? Do you seem to fight about the same things over and over? Do you feel like you're living on a separate planet from your spouse or speaking different language? Are you lonely or lack emotional connectivity with your partner?  Welcome to the world of neurodiversity.  I've discovered something incredible - that neurological differences c...

In this episode, you'll hear straight from me and what I think about parenting and the confusion we have when we try to be everything to our kids all at once. This is a quick listen that will provide you a little reassurance that you're doing a great job when you're just loving your kids. So many of us get overwhelmed by everything we think we need to be doing and giving our children. Sometimes, j...

In this episode, I interview long-time friend Teale, who opens up and shares her story about her first pregnancy, the pain and grief she experienced on the journey of having her first child, and the beautiful path that has emerged since. As a mom of four, including one with special needs, we talk about what a typical day is like and the constant adaptation that's required when balancing a househol...

Are you suffering from back pain, a 'mom' belly, pelvic pain, or upper back pain... ? In this episode, I talk to Kelly Dean, a physical therapist for over 25 years, and founder of the Tummy Team. Have you heard of the term diastasis recti or DR? I hadn't either, until more than two years after I had my first child. This is a separation of abs, which is very common after having a child, and I had n...