Less Drama More Mama

Join me for this special Grandparents' Day episode to learn seven things your child's grandparents wish you'd say to them. These seven statements will not only help them feel great, they'll also help position you as equals in adulthood and enhance your relationships! https://lessdramamoremama.com/213

My guest today is Abbi Perets, a mom of five who didn't want to choose between spending time with her kids and having a successful career, so she figured out a way to do both. Abbi started freelance writing when her oldest child was born. When her third child (who had special needs) was diagnosed with cancer, Abbi  joined an online community for moms of kids with cancer and began sharing freelance...

Moms don't give themselves enough credit for the impressive things they do every day. Tune in for this brief, but powerful episode about noticing and appreciating the amazing person you are now, AND setting goals you to impress yourself even more in the future. https://lessdramamoremama.com/211

Growing up, the first day of school was always a big deal in my house. But along with the excitement of getting new school supplies and shoes were feelings of nervousness, stress, and worry, too. In today's episode, I'm talking about the transition back to school and how you can make it easier on everyone. https://lessdramamoremama.com/210

I just returned from a week-long camp for kids who have experienced the death of a parent, sibling or primary caregiver. It was my fourth summer there as a Grief Specialist, and every year I'm amazed by how transformative it is -- both for me and for the kids. Tune in to today's episode, where I share my top recommendations for how to support grieving kids, whether they're grieving the loss of a p...

I love books. I love to read them, recommend them, share them, and give them as gifts. In this episode, I'm sharing six books that have had the biggest impact on me so far when it comes to parenting and life, and why I think they'd have a positive impact on you, too. https://lessdramamoremama.com/208

If you've ever promised yourself that you would learn from your past choices only to find yourself repeating them, this episode is for you. I'm sharing a five-step process to help you learn from your past choices and actually change your behavior to create more peace and calm in your home. Join me as I walk you through each of the five steps and share insights from my own life and coaching practic...

Co-parenting after divorce gets a bad rap, but my guest today is proof that it's possible to have a good relationship with your ex and co-parent peacefully. Mikki Gardner is a Certified Life Coach and Conscious Parenting Coach. She's a mom to three boys (her son and two bonus sons) and a dog. She co-parents with her ex husband and his wife, her partner and his ex-wife. Mikki is the host of the Co-...

Most parents assume the absolute worst when their kids are upset and won't share why. Their brains automatically make up the craziest stories about what might be going on. They also tend to take things personally, get defensive, and act in ways that reinforce their child's belief that it's better to keep things to themselves when they're upset. Tune in for this episode to learn how to respond to y...

Today's episode was inspired by several factors that all seemed to converge at once: the Fourth of July, the Roe v Wade decision last week, and a session with one of my newest clients. All had themes of freedom, independence, and choice. And those three things make a huge impact on your relationship with your kids. Tune into today's episode to learn more about the importance of encouraging your ch...

Today we're wrapping up my greatest hits series of guest interviews with four amazing women. Claire Lerner offers help for parents of young children, Amy Kelly supports parents and teachers of middle school kids, Stephanie Haynes guides parents and kids through options after high school, and Alison Cady coaches women who want to lose weight and stop emotional eating. Don't forget to leave a review...

We're almost halfway through the year and halfway through the greatest hits guest edition of the Less Drama More Mama podcast. Each week in June I'm rounding up some of the best clips from my guest interviews over the last 200 episodes. Today, you'll hear from several Master Life Coaches, including Erin Aquin, Krista St.-Germain, and Aimée Gianni about relationships, grief, and the mind-body conne...

In case you missed it, I'm dedicating the whole month of June on the Less Drama More Mama podcast to greatest hits from my guest interviews. And, to say thank you to you for listening to and supporting the podcast, two lucky listeners will win a book of their choice written by one of my guests. All you have to do to enter is leave a review of the podcast during the month of June. This week, you'll...

I've decided to do something really special to celebrate the 200th episode of the Less Drama More Mama podcast.   The entire month of June, I'm sharing the greatest hits from guest speakers I've had on the show.   And, when you leave a review of the podcast during the month of June, you'll be entered to win a book of your choice written by one of my guests. It's my way of saying thank you to my gu...

I can't believe it's been four years since I started the Less Drama More Mama podcast. It's one of my favorite ways to connect with you, and I appreciate your support so much. I'm really proud of the fact that I haven't missed a single Tuesday episode since I started. So, it's only fitting that the 199th episode is all about parenting with consistency. https://lessdramamoremama.com/199

From small transitions, like waking up in the morning, to bigger ones like going back and forth between two parents' homes, kids deal with lots of changes every day. While change can be difficult for adults, it can be even more stressful for kids because they haven't yet developed the cognitive, emotional, and executive functioning skills required to handle it. Even though we often resist it, chan...

It's still Mental Health Awareness month and this week, we're getting a little more personal about how mental health affects the way you parent. In this podcast episode, I'm sharing my own mental health journey, and why my mental well-being is my top priority as a mom.  If you've ever struggled (or are currently struggling) with your mental health, please know you're not alone. There's no shame in...

Did you know May is Mental Health Awareness Month? I think it's great that we have an entire month dedicated to mental health, but it seems like most of the conversations focus on mental illness. And while that's definitely a crucial part of the conversation, it's not the whole picture.   No one really talks about what good mental health means or how to cultivate it. Good mental health isn't simpl...

Last week I had five coaching sessions back to back, and in four of those sessions, the moms all cried and expressed the same sentiment: This is hard . One mom said she felt defeated. Another said she felt judged. Another felt guilty, like she was doing everything wrong because she often got pushback on her boundaries. Maybe you've been there, too. With Mother's Day around the corner here in the U...

Do you resist emotions like grief and sadness for fear that you might be unable to function for days? Does simply thinking about being embarrassed or rejected make you sweat? Do you shield yourself from being too happy now to avoid disappointment later? Well, I've got great news for you. Emotions are temporary (probably more so than you think). And when you understand how they work, you can actual...

Over the past two years, I've had the privilege of witnessing one of my clients transform herself and her relationships. When Lindsey reached out to me for support, she had hit her "rock bottom." She was yelling at everyone in her family, finding reasons to be angry with them, and not liking herself as a result. I'm thrilled to report that everything has changed for Lindsey since we started workin...

One thing I often hear from parents who want to start coaching with me and feel like it could change everything for their family is, "I don't think my spouse will go for this." Usually, it's the wife who finds me through the podcast and she's had me in her ear for a while. She feels a pull inside her to reach out to me, but her spouse, who has never heard the podcast and doesn't understand the con...

Have you ever wondered how two kids growing up under the same roof (even twins) could be so different? Or why you seem to connect well with one child and are "triggered" by another? Do you sometimes feel like no matter what you say or how you say it, you can't seem to communicate effectively with your kids? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, this episode is for you. Tune into this ep...

My guest on today's show is Amy Kelly. She's the creator and host of the In the Middle of It podcast where she provides fresh ideas, strategies and resources for middle school teachers and parents. Amy is a Mom, a writer, a former 8th grade teacher, and a voracious reader dedicated to supporting those on the front lines with teens. When she's not working on her podcast, you can find her listening...

Does hearing "But Mommy! I waaaaaaaaaant it!" send shivers down your spine? Many people associate wanting more with selfishness, entitlement, and ingratitude. In today's episode, I share how wanting more is actually healthy and even necessary to living a fuller, more meaningful life. Tune in to hear how to give your kids (and yourself) permission to want more. https://lessdramamoremama.com/189