Chalkboard to Kitchen Table

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Chalkboard to Kitchen Table with Trish and Eileen!  What’s worse: stepping on a LEGO at 3 a.m. or hearing “Mom!” or “Dad!” 47 times before breakfast? In this episode, we’re putting parents to the ultimate test with a hilarious round of “Would You Rather: Parents Edition.” From toddler tantrums and teenage attitudes, to messy bedrooms, never-ending laundry, and those par...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Chalkboard to Kitchen Table with Trish and Eileen! It's that time of year again...parent-teacher conferences!  And while it can be easy to think of conferences as a quick conversation about grades, behavior, or how your child is doing in school, they can be so much more. In the episode, we are talking about how parent-teacher conferences can be an opportunity to bu...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Chalkboard to Kitchen Table with Trish and Eileen!  In Part 4 of Beyond the Backpack , we’re talking about the reset button and why it can be so important for our kids. Every child has moments when things just don’t go right. Maybe they lose their temper, get upset with a sibling, have a tough day at school, or make a choice they wish they could take back. As parents, o...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Chalkboard to Kitchen Table with Trish and Eileen!  In Part 3 of Beyond the Backpack , we’re talking about something many children carry that you can’t always see: the weight of too much. As parents, we often notice the obvious things our kids are carrying, like backpacks full of books, sports equipment, and school supplies. But what about the things they carry in their...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to Chalkboard to Kitchen Table with Trish and Eileen. In Part 2 of our five-part series, “Beyond the Backpack,” we turn the conversation toward the parents who may be carrying the invisible load for their children. From managing schedules and homework to constant reminders, checking assignments, organizing activities, and solving problems before our kids have a chance...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Chalkboard to Kitchen Table with Trish and Eileen!  What’s Inside Your Child’s Backpack? What is your child carrying to school that you can’t see? In Part 1 of our five-part series, “Beyond the Backpack” , we look beyond the books, homework, and school supplies to explore the emotional weight children may carry with them every day ... anxiety, worries, pressure, fear of...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Chalkboard to Kitchen Table with Trish and Eileen! In this episode, we’re talking about the everyday habits that can have a much bigger impact on our kids than we realize. Inspired by Jon Gordon’s The Power of Positive Habits , we’re looking at how small, repeated actions can shape the way children think, respond to challenges, treat other people, and see themselves. It...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Chalkboard to Kitchen Table with Trish and Eileen!  In this episode, we’re talking about one of the trickiest parts of parenting today: knowing when supervision is helpful and when it starts to feel like surveillance. Parents want to keep their kids safe, so checking in, setting boundaries, and knowing where they are can be completely reasonable. But there’s a differenc...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Chalkboard to Kitchen Table with Trish and Eileen!  Back-to-school season is about so much more than shopping for supplies. In this episode, we talk about what really prepares children for a successful school year in Beyond the Backpack: 7 Things Your Child Needs Before the First Day of School. We explore the seven essential skills and mindsets that help kids walk into...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Chalkboard to Kitchen Table with Trish and Eileen!  In this episode, we explore the powerful ideas from Adam Grant's book, Hidden Potential,  and what they mean for parents raising confident, capable kids. We discuss why success isn't just about talent ... it's about creating the right environment for growth, embracing effort, and helping children develop...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Chalkboard to Kitchen Table with Trish and Eileen!  In this episode, we're having an honest conversation about parent burnout, what it looks like, why so many parents experience it, and how to recognize the signs before you're completely running on empty. Between juggling work, school schedules, activities, meals, laundry, and the mental load of keeping everyt...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Chalkboard to Kitchen Table with Trish and Eileen! In this episode, we're talking about how to raise curious kids who look at the world with wonder and never stop asking questions. Curiosity is one of the greatest gifts we can nurture because it helps children become lifelong learners, creative thinkers, and confident problem-solvers. We share simple ways to encour...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Chalkboard to Kitchen Table with Trish and Eileen!  In this episode, we're talking about what it really takes to raise kids who are confident, capable, and able to walk into any room with a strong sense of who they are. Confidence isn't about being the loudest person in the room or believing you're the best at everything. It's about trusting yourself...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Chalkboard to Kitchen Table with Trish and Eileen!  In this episode, we tackle The Confidence Crisis: Are We Accidentally Raising Kids Who Are Afraid to Do Hard Things? We explore how today's parenting culture, while rooted in love and protection, can sometimes unintentionally prevent children from developing the resilience and confidence that come from facing chal...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Chalkboard to Kitchen Table with Trish and Eileen!  In this episode, we explore The Lost Art of Conversation: Helping Kids Connect in a Phone-Based World . As screens become the primary way many young people communicate, face-to-face conversations, active listening, and meaningful social connections are becoming harder to develop. We discuss why real conversations matte...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Chalkboard to Kitchen Table with Trish and Eileen.  In this special summer edition of Chalkboard to Kitchen Table , we invite you to slow down, soak up the sunshine, and truly be where your feet are.   Whether you’re juggling summer camps, chasing ice cream trucks, or just trying to enjoy one meal without someone yelling "I'm bored!" this episode is your...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Chalkboard to Kitchen Table with Trish and Eileen! One of the biggest lessons from the book, A tomic Habits by James Clear,  is that small, consistent actions matter more than big, occasional efforts. Parenting works the same way. The little things you do every day ... reading together, eating dinner as a family, or speaking kindly have a lasting impact over time. James...

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Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Chalkboard to Kitchen Table with Trish and Eileen!  In this episode, we talk about The Collapse of Parenting by Dr. Leonard Sax and his core argument: somewhere along the way, many parents stopped acting like authority figures and started treating their kids more like peers. Sax suggests that when children are given too much control too early whether it’s choosing what...

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Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Chalkboard to Kitchen Table with Trish and Eileen! In this episode we are revisiting one of our favorite episodes, what it really means to raise an anti-fragile child ... one who doesn’t just withstand challenges, but actually grows stronger because of them. Instead of trying to smooth every bump in the road, we talked about why it’s more powerful to let kids experience...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Chalkboard to Kitchen Table with Trish and Eileen! This summer, we’re talking about something that can completely change the tone of your home: letting your kids take ownership. Not ownership in a big, overwhelming way, but in the everyday moments that help them build confidence, responsibility, and independence. Summer is actually the perfect time to practice this beca...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Chalkboard to Kitchen Table with Trish and Eileen!  In this epsiode, we are talking about those viral “quick fix” parenting hacks that promise instant results. One trick and your toddler stops tantruming. One phrase and your teen suddenly listens. But do they actually work, or are they just good for views? We take a closer look at some of the most popular parenting hack...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Chalkboard to Kitchen Table with Trish and Eileen! In this episode, we talk about an idea that hits close to home for a lot of parents: how much is too much when it comes to sharing our kids online. “Sharenting” can feel harmless after all, it’s often coming from pride, humor, or a desire to stay connected but on this episode we talk about why it’s worth slowing down an...