Abigail Wald

Mother Flipping Awesome

Kids EN ↓ 127 episodes

A parenting podcast for everyday superheroes in need of a pick me up. Parenting requires a heroic effort every day: Wake everyone. Feed everyone. Get out the door on time. Do your work. Make a living. Keep a home. Stop the siblings from attacking each other. Walk the dog. Care for yourself. Make sure they're doing their homework. Teach them emotional skills. Do the laundry. Get the teen to put the phone down. Tend to your adult relationships. Read the middle one a story. Get them to sleep on time. Do the dishes. Try to sleep yourself – if the baby lets you. Start over. Some days we do it all f...

Author

Abigail Wald

Category

Kids

Podcast website

www.abigailwald.com

Latest episode

Sep 29, 2024

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Episodes

You love your kid. But do you actually LIKE them? 07.07.2024

Psssst! Here's a guilty little secret that we parents often hold in our hearts: while we love our kids to bits, we don't always LIKE them. Listen in to find out why loving and liking aren't the same thing, and what to do about it! Want to love PARENTING as much as you love your kids? I can help. 👉 https://abigailwald.com/choose-your-adventure  For the FULL podcast experience, become a true MFA PO...

Why is my kid so difficult at home but so easy at school? 😇😈 30.06.2024

Your child's teacher says "They're so kind and helpful!" So how come they are such hard work at home? Listen in to find out! Need help with your kids? Don't worry. We all do sometimes. 👉 https://abigailwald.com/ttp For the FULL podcast experience, become a true MFA PODCAST SUPERHERO and get: 💝 a free private Q&A Day with me (normally $95) 💝 a quarterly Podcast Superhero Party, where we all come...

Some parenting days suck. And that's ok! 26.06.2024

This Mom has planned a great day out for the kids at the beach. They're looking forward to sand, sea, and fab family bonding time. What could possibly go wrong?! Uhhhhhhh... apparently everything.  What's your favorite family-adventure-gone-wrong story? Tell us about it in the comments! 👇 For the FULL podcast experience, become a true MFA PODCAST SUPERHERO and get: 💝 a free private Q&A Day with...

When trying to help our kids turns into fighting with them! 🤪 23.06.2024

You want what's best for your kid and always have THEIR best interests at heart. So how come you end up coming to blows with them regularly? Let's look at why this frustrating pattern happens and how the two of you can get back on the same team! Parenthood unraveling you at the seams? Let's get you patched up! 👉 https://abigailwald.com/choose-your-adventure For the FULL podcast experience, become...

A super effective parenting approach for oppositional kids 19.06.2024

So you've tried "low demand parenting" for your more challenging kid and it helps a bit. But what are you supposed to do about those essential things that still need to get done? Like, you know, teeth brushing? Meet "high consent parenting" - the MFA approach to getting everyone's needs met with more ❤️ and less 🤬! You're not imagining it; some kids are indeed harder. That's why we built this for...

How can I give my kids a better childhood than I had? 16.06.2024

We all want to be a good parent to our kids, especially if our own childhood was challenging. But how can you give your kids what you didn't get? Listen in for how... Wherever you came from, you get to decide where you're going. 👉 https://abigailwald.com/choose-your-adventure For the FULL podcast experience, become a true MFA PODCAST SUPERHERO and get: 💝 a free private Q&A Day with me (normally...

Stop telling parents they just need a break! 12.06.2024

So your kids are driving you bonkers and even though everyone keeps telling you to "take some time for yourself," the truth is that's often not possible, and it just makes you madder. Listen in to find out why that is, and what you can REALLY do that would help you genuinely feel better. Ready to learn how to get your needs met WITHOUT running away from your life as a parent? Check out these cours...

Why won't my kid follow my rules?! 09.06.2024

There's often a gap between what we SAY the rules are and what they ACTUALLY are in practice. And smart kids quickly figure out the difference! Want to ask me a question? Reach out here 👉 https://abigailwald.com/contact For the FULL podcast experience, become a true MFA PODCAST SUPERHERO and get: 💝 a free private Q&A Day with me (normally $95) 💝 a quarterly Podcast Superhero Party, where we all...

Getting our kids to say "Thank you" and "Sorry" 05.06.2024

We all want our kids to be grateful and considerate to others. But there's a difference between SAYING the right thing and DOING the right thing. Here's how to model those values so they stick. Want to love PARENTING as much as you love your kids? I can help. 👉 https://abigailwald.com/contact For the FULL podcast experience, become a true MFA PODCAST SUPERHERO and get: 💝 a free private Q&A Day w...

Hiding from homework! 02.06.2024

This Mom thought her daughter's essay writing had improved. Turns out she was copying and pasting from the internet. Oops! 😳 How should she handle this? Need help with your kids? Don't worry. We all do sometimes. 👉 https://abigailwald.com/contact For the FULL podcast experience, become a true MFA PODCAST SUPERHERO and get: 💝 a free private Q&A Day with me (normally $95) 💝 a quarterly Podcast S...

Dirt Bike Dude is a Parenting Genius 29.05.2024

"You want the rash? Get the rash!" A dirt bike dude's 20-second masterclass in parenting your strong-willed kid. Kids pushing you past your breaking point? See how these parents became unbreakable 👉 https://youtu.be/Mw8-POBiat0 For the FULL podcast experience, become a true MFA PODCAST SUPERHERO and get: 💝 a free private Q&A Day with me (normally $95) 💝 a quarterly Podcast Superhero Party, wher...

Help, my child HATES their sibling! 28.05.2024

This Mom is dealing with two kids who are at each other's throats constantly. What can she do to change the situation? Kids driving you bonkers? Regain your sanity. 👉  https://abigailwald.com/contact For the FULL podcast experience, become a true MFA PODCAST SUPERHERO and get: 💝 a free private Q&A Day with me (normally $95) 💝 a quarterly Podcast Superhero Party, where we all come together as a...

What determines the kind of parent you will be? 27.05.2024

Yes, who you are matters, but who your kid is might matter even MORE! Here's how to make sense of your parenting journey, whether you're raising ducklings or wolf pups! You're not imagining it; some kids are indeed harder. Get help here 👉 https://abigailwald.com/contact For the FULL podcast experience, become a true MFA PODCAST SUPERHERO and get: 💝 a free private Q&A Day with me (normally $95)...

Finding the right spice mix for a blended family 26.05.2024

You're in a new relationship and it's going well. But your kids' relationship with your new partner? Or your relationship with their kids? Meh, not so much! 😬 Here's how to figure out what's needed to help YOUR particular blended family. See what it feels like to solve the "puzzle" of your family 👉 https://youtu.be/Mw8-POBiat0 For the FULL podcast experience, become a true MFA PODCAST SUPERHERO...

What parents with ADHD need to know 25.05.2024

We parents with ADHD tend to be creative, fun and spontaneous. But we can struggle with limits sometimes! Here's how to help yourself and your child get better at keeping your promises to each other. 😉 Happy to be a parent but not sure why it feels so hard sometimes? I'll demystify it for you, AND show you how to make it feel significantly more rewarding 👉 https://abigailwald.com/contact For the...

Oof. My kid is stuck in a negative thought loop! 24.05.2024

Two ways to approach kids who ruminate: one for younger children, one for tweens and teens. You're not imagining it; some kids are indeed harder. Get help here 👉 https://abigailwald.com/contact For the FULL podcast experience, become a true MFA PODCAST SUPERHERO and get: 💝 a free private Q&A Day with me (normally $95) 💝 a quarterly Podcast Superhero Party, where we all come together as a parent...

Getting the respect you deserve 23.05.2024

Parenting isn't only about the kids. It's a time in our life that deserves to be examined, supported, respected, and optimized. Here's how. Lots of good parents NEED help. Great parents GET HELP. 👉 https://abigailwald.com/ttp For the FULL podcast experience, become a true MFA PODCAST SUPERHERO and get: 💝 a free private Q&A Day with me (normally $95) 💝 a quarterly Podcast Superhero Party, where...

Be passionate about your kids' passions! 22.05.2024

We spend a lot of energy helping our kids learn how to do things they DON'T want to do. Did you know it's JUST AS important to make sure they have things they DO want to do? What are YOUR kid's passions and hobbies? Where did they pick it up, and how do you support it? Tell us in the comments on YouTube .  For the FULL podcast experience, become a true MFA PODCAST SUPERHERO and get: 💝 a free priv...

My kid still takes a bottle. She's five! 21.05.2024

This week, I help a listener who wrote in about how to help her daughter break a habit that isn't serving her. Listen in for some ideas on why this happens, and how to turn her in a better direction. Got a gnarly parenting dilemma? Reach out here 👉 https://abigailwald.com/contact For the FULL podcast experience, become a true MFA PODCAST SUPERHERO and get: 💝 a free private Q&A Day with me (norma...

So much love, and not enough joy 20.05.2024

This Mom loves her kid more than anything. But she feels like motherhood is SUFFOCATING her. 😢 What can she do? Want to love PARENTING as much as you love your kids? I can help. 👉 https://abigailwald.com/contact For the FULL podcast experience, become a true MFA PODCAST SUPERHERO and get: 💝 a free private Q&A Day with me (normally $95) 💝 a quarterly Podcast Superhero Party, where we all come t...

Do you like my singing, Mommy? 19.05.2024

Sometimes our kids want to know if we like their singing / drawing / painting / dancing / coding. Here's how to answer honestly and positively – when you DO like it, and even when you DON'T! Got a different thorny parenting dilemma? Reach out here 👉 https://abigailwald.com/contact For the FULL podcast experience, become a true MFA PODCAST SUPERHERO and get: 💝 a free private Q&A Day with me (norm...

The real CONSENT TALK you need to be having with your kids. From birth. 18.05.2024

Yes, you need to have "that sex talk" with your teen. But there's another, deeper kind of consent which comes much earlier. Here's what that is and why it matters. Got a thorny parenting question? Reach out here 👉 https://abigailwald.com/contact For the FULL podcast experience, become a true MFA PODCAST SUPERHERO and get: 💝 a free private Q&A Day with me (normally $95) 💝 a quarterly Podcast Sup...

A strong willed kid's TRUE motivation 17.05.2024

Sometimes it can feel like they are legit CHOOSING not to listen to us. But seeing their behavior as defiance to you is only half the picture. Listen in for the OTHER HALF that will have you understanding them so much more. You're not imagining it; some kids are indeed harder. Get help here 👉 https://abigailwald.com/contact For the FULL podcast experience, become a true MFA PODCAST SUPERHERO and...

My child is growing up. Ouch! But yay! 16.05.2024

A family trip to see Screenagers leaves me with all the feels about my son's growing independence! True stories heal. Get more of them right here 👉 https://abigailwald.com/community For the FULL podcast experience, become a true MFA PODCAST SUPERHERO and get: 💝 a free private Q&A Day with me (normally $95) 💝 a quarterly Podcast Superhero Party, where we all come together as a parent community a...

Helping your child find their calling 15.05.2024

We all want our kids to be happy, but focusing on that doesn't work. Instead, try focusing on THIS. Every job needs training. Including parenting. That's why we built this for you 👉 https://abigailwald.com/ttp For the FULL podcast experience, become a true MFA PODCAST SUPERHERO and get: 💝 a free private Q&A Day with me (normally $95) 💝 a quarterly Podcast Superhero Party, where we all come toge...

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