On The Hard Days

"What if we all told everyone what we were feeling? Especially when it's a good thing - so maybe not everything. But what if every time we thought something kind, we just said it out loud? It sounds simple enough, but yet, we don't."

This podcast is heading to Season 2! I could not be more excited. It's going to have two main features: A weekly motivation for you to show up as you ARE for your child, not for who you think you should be, and a weekly REAL MOM chat, featuring an amazing mother who is, like you and me, also in the trenches of motherhood. 

"I think mothers carry this invisible burden of perfectionism. Mom-shaming yourself means judging yourself. It means shaming yourself into thinking, 'I messed up today. I have done something wrong. I'm going to forgive myself, but I've done something wrong.' When you Mom-Shame yourself, you're essentially holding yourself to this absolutely unrealistic expectation of...

“I need a therapist who totally understands that. If I end up with a therapist who is 100% play based therapy, where I think Mr. 7 will have a grand time playing - but he’s not going to open up. You can’t trick him. You can’t trick him with Playdoh and trucks and all of a sudden he’ll tell you…I just think it’s going to have to be an out-of-the-box approach for an out-of-the-box kid.”

If you're anything like me, you often fill yourself with unnecessary Mom-Guilt. You know, the way you feel when you're rushing out the door, or you forgot to pack your child a snack, or you raised your voice when you wish you hadn't. Mothers are "on the job" 24/7 - and yet we rarely forgive ourselves for our mistakes. Instead, we hyper-focus on all the things we do WRONG....

Megan recounts a recent meltdown from Mr. 7. The incident leads to a discussion about apologizing - and more importantly, empathy. Whether or not you agree with apologizing, you'll be able to relate to this story of managing a strong-willed, out-of-the-box child's rough night. 

What do you think of when you hear the word "giftedness"? Megan breaks down the stereotypes and needs of gifted children, and takes a deep dive into the concept of "filling your child's cup". Whether or not you have gifted children, this episode will make you think twice about how you meet your child's needs.

One episode just wasn't enough. Megan gives appreciation to Miss 7 and discusses her gift (and also her curse) - her desire to please other people. Megan especially points to two incidents that tell the story of who Miss 7 is, and how Megan can best meet her needs. It's a true reflection of who our kids really are and how we can support them in the ways that they need.

Raising a challenging child? If you have other children, you might often feel guilty - for what they see, hear, and the way your attention is often diverted elsewhere. Megan shares this guilt, and in this episode, she takes a closer look at the relationship between her twins. Has she done enough for the other children in their home? Time will only tell.

When you're parenting a challenging kid, you often get lost in the moment of a meltdown and can't think of the obvious solution that could just solve the problem. Megan recounts a hilariously ridiculous story with her son, and learns a life lesson along the way. She challenges other moms to participate in the #onelessmeltdown challenge. 

Megan walks through a recently challenging day for Mr. 7. Challenging kids are often very inflexible, and he struggled to find and utilize solutions to the day’s issues. After a good vent, Megan turns her mindset around, offering a simple way to celebrate our children, no matter how tough they can be.

Megan discusses the societal pressure mothers face to “discipline” children in a certain way. She recounts different strategies she tried over the years, only to find more frustration and no change in behavior. Megan concludes with finding your OWN voice and parenting strategies, based on what works for you and your child.

Megan recounts the early years with her son, analyzing his behaviors to figure out if she was doing something wrong as a mother. As his challenges intensified, he acted out - but only at home. Finally, she took him to a psychologist at age four and he was given a diagnosis.

About This Episode:   In this very first episode, you'll hear a recount of one of my worst parenting moments involving my neurodiverse, out-of-the-box child when he was just three years old. By the amount of you who've listened in (this is the most popular episode to date!), I'm guessing this story resonates! And honestly - that feels great. We aren't alone, my friends! MORE :...