No Guilt Mom | Overcoming Mom Guilt, Parenting Tips, & Self Care for Moms

This is our first ever “Listener Questions” episode where we asked our No Guilt Mom listeners to send us their parenting challenges for us to offer some help.   In this episode we talk about the difficulties of getting 3 kids (all under 6 years old!) in bed at night and how to not get caught in the middle of every fight- especially ones that involve the TV remote!   Resources We Shared:   Follow u...

It’s hard enough when you are trying to pick a place to go out to eat and no one is on the same page, but when you and your partner or co-parent aren’t on the same page...it can be down right agonizing!    In this episode, we’re joined by Amy McCready, the Founder of Positive Parenting Solutions and the creator of the 7-Step Parenting Success System online course. She is the author of two best-sel...

Summer break is upon us and moms everywhere are desperately coming up with summer schedules, driving from activity to activity and planning day after day in an attempt to keep their kids from getting bored. Then of course, the fighting starts.   Why do we as moms feel like it’s our job to plan everything ALL THE TIME?   Honestly, so many of us moms set ourselves up for failure. We try so hard to k...

Your space definitely affects your mood. Have you ever noticed how in some places you feel super relaxed and calm and others just seem to make your heart race with anxiety as soon as you set eyes on it?   In this episode, we are talking with Tasha Agruso, the founder of the popular DIY and home decor website Kaleidoscope Living, creator of Designer in a Binder and House to Home: A Journal for Home...

Just like riding a bike, baking chocolate chip cookies, or playing a video game, making friends is skill a that kids can build.    In this unique episode, Brie takes on the role of host and interviews JoAnn Crohn, author of the upcoming book Me & My Friendships. This is JoAnn’s second book and it was a very special one to her. Kids often don’t understand all the ins and outs of social relationship...

As parents, we can get so caught up in school/grades, sports, and so on, that we forget to teach our kids the basics. The life skills they need before launching into the world!   In this episode, we talk with Amy Carney, author of Parent on Purpose and 100 Questions for Mom Journal. She creates content and products to help parents raise their children with more joy and purpose. She has 19-year-old...

How much screen time is too much? This is a question we get so much here at No Guilt Mom.  And to be honest, many of us are scared by the amount of time that both our kids are spending on screens as much as ourselves! And then… the pandemic hit! And suddenly everyone has to be on screens for so many reasons- school, work, entertainment. It’s impossible to avoid them in the current environment!   B...

Chances are good that at some point in your life, you have had a disagreement with your partner over money. Money issues are a high conflict topic in any marriage. Many studies show that as many as 41% of divorces are over money disputes.    That’s a lot of people experiencing the same problem. But we have experts today to help us with the age old problem of money issues and relationships!    Tala...

Why in the world do we have such low standards sometimes? Many of us wouldn’t give someone the time of day if they were to say to us “I like to keep the bar low, so that way when I do anything- you get impressed”. Um- no thank you! Next, please! And yet, we hear moms say that they feel spoiled when their partner gives their kids a bath (for the first time ever...and their youngest is 3!), or they...

We all want to raise smart, responsible, and capable kids, right? A great way to do that is by becoming a duct tape parent! So pull up a chair, grab a roll of duct tape and listen up!    In this podcast episode, we chat with Vicki Hoefle, an author of 3 books including DuctTape Parenting, National Speaker, Parent Coach. She specializes in teaching parents how to raise Capable, Cooperative, Respons...

Back in the times of B.C. (Before Children) moms had hobbies, interests, and a fully developed identity outside of being a mom. A hard mom truth is that many of us have slowly lost touch with that identity as our motherhood often took over the majority of our time.   But we’re here to tell you that Moms need their OWN thing (guilt-free)! They need to bring their own accomplishments that go beyond...

Hey guys! Guess what? We're doing our first listener-only episode!    So we need you to give us your burning questions and parenting dilemmas!    So send us your questions at https://www.noguiltmom.com/questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ever wondered what sensory processing is and how it might be affecting your kid? If your kid has ever complained about itchy tags, had a meltdown when in a loud environment, or gagged over certain foods or smells, they may have Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) — a condition that disrupts the way the brain takes in, organizes, and uses the messages received through the 5 senses.   In this episode...

Do your kids come to you the night before their diorama project is due in Social Studies asking to go to the store to buy EVERYTHING? And did you go?    Then you may have a Stop & Drop problem!   This isn’t any one person’s fault. It’s the result of a combination of things. But we have good news for you! We have 3 easy tips to rid you of this nasty little stop and drop habit once and for all!   Fi...

Sometimes as a parent you just have to laugh. I mean, no one ever wants to believe that there will be a day where they are trying to figure out if that's poop or chocolate on their shirt! But that’s a hard mom humor truth! And it’s why all moms need to laugh!  And boy will we have you rolling after this episode...   In this episode, we chat with Amy Wilson and Margaret Ables who are the co-hosts o...

Why do we have this overwhelming GUILT when things are going well for us as moms?  I mean seriously? Have you ever found yourself relaxing on the couch for 5 minutes and then wonder what you must have forgotten to do? Do you see your partner doing housework and feel compelled to stop what you are happily doing to go join in? Have you ever thought that you just might be self-sabotaging good things...

Being a mom is not an easy job. We all can agree on that most days.    I’m not saying that it isn’t a great job, but when you are knee-deep in a tantruming kid, a broken faucet in the kitchen spewing water all over you, all while your oldest is yelling that if you don’t leave right now she will be late to volleyball practice- Let’s just say it’s hard to focus on the good times.   In this episode,...

Pushing limits and testing boundaries is a normal part of a child’s development-    I know, it sucks, right?   And it’s even more frustrating when it’s Backtalk!   In this episode, we share why backtalk happens and 5 easy steps to put an end to it!   Find all the resources we shared in this episode here: http://www.noguiltmom.com/5-steps-to-end-the-backtalk Join our newsletter! Get connected to No...

As moms, we often prioritize everything before ourselves. It’s just what we do. We are givers. But we also know about the importance of taking some “me time”. And how do many of us do it? By waking up earlier or going to bed later, and thus- sacrificing our sleep. What if there was a better way?   In this episode, we are joined by Kelly Myerson, the founder of Being Well with Kelly, a certified Oc...

Why does it feel so hard to talk to some people? My husband recently picked up a book to help him grow in his communication skills with his international counterparts and that book made Everything Make Sense!    In this episode, we discuss the differences between high and low-context cultures, and how every relationship really could benefit from using these 3 “low-context” communication strategies...

Life with a teen can feel like an endless series of battles. We are constantly asking ourselves: Is this normal? Should I be worried? What should I do? How do I connect with my teen?    In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Lisa Bravo, author of The BRAVO Effect: Strategies for Parenting Extreme Teens. She’s known as the “teen whisperer”, is a highly acclaimed psychotherapist, speaker, and teacher...

Why do moms have to do everything? Seriously! Why are we cleaning up after dinner every night when your husband/spouse/partner/kids leave the room? Why are we waking up the kids every day? Why are we making sure that everyone makes it to every practice and appointment?   In this episode, we discuss how many moms feel so overwhelmed and resentful, yet want to feel happy, calm, and appreciated. We s...

There’s no denying it- money has a huge impact on our emotions, both good and well...not so good. Oftentimes these emotions can have a real lasting impact on how we view our worth or our money mindset.    In this episode, we speak with Denise Duffield-Thomas, author and the money mentor for the new wave of online entrepreneurs who want to make money and change the world. She helps women charge pre...

These past 12 months have tested us so many of us in so many ways, we lost count at #5,627. However, through all the ups and downs we have learned a lot this past year. A lot about the rules in our houses, how our kids get along (or don’t), what we really need for ourselves outside of our families, and life hacks Brie was fighting out of pure stubbornness! In this episode, we reflect on the top 5...

As parents, we often teach our kids about manners, being nice to others, and what it means to be a good friend. However, parents rarely spend as much time teaching our kids how to talk to other kids with disabilities and that it’s okay to be friends with someone, no matter who they are, or what disability they might have.   In this episode, we speak with Stephanie Wolfe, author of Authentically Ad...