Supermom is Getting Tired

Help for helicoptering Help for helicoptering Episode #146 – Resisting the Urge to Helicopter Question of the Day: Hi Torie, What do I do when my high schooler won’t ask for help at school and his grades are suffering?  My 10th grader has missed a lot of school this year due to various illnesses, most ... Read more... The post Resisting the Urge to Helicopter appeared first on Life Coaching For Pa...

Episode #145 – What makes your sensitive child tick? Understanding sensitive and sensory seeking kids Today’s podcast episode is the episode I wish I had when my first born was little. Today we are talking all things sensitive and sensory with Melissa Schwartz from www. LeadingEdgeParenting.com   Understanding Sensory Seeking and Hypersensitive Children If your kid ... Read more... The post Unders...

Episode #144 How much involvement is too much when it comes to teenage dating and friendships? Dear Torie, How do I guide my son as he enters and navigates the world of dating and new friendships? We recently started a new school (at age 13) and he is spending his time with a new group ... Read more... The post How much involvement with teen friendships and dating should mom have? appeared first o...

Episode #143 – Are My Hormones Out of Whack? Understanding Fatigue with Functional Medicine When clients get on a coaching call with me, sometimes they start the conversation with “I don’t know if it’s just my hormones but I’ve been super tired and cranky lately.” If are tired of feeling tired, and aren’t sure if ... Read more... The post Am I tired because my hormones are out of whack? appeared f...

Episode #142 Is there a RIGHT and WRONG way to do a vision board? I have been doing vision board workshops for so long that it feels like there is. My next workshop is coming up on Saturday, January 21st and you are ALL invited to join me on Zoom but it’s especially valuable for ... Read more... The post The right way and wrong way to do a vision board appeared first on Life Coaching For Parents .

Episode 141: Why is my kid so ungrateful after Christmas? Question of the Day: Dear Torie, I should have seen it coming. The hype and high expectations for Christmas to be “the most wonderful time of the year” seems to cause my child to melt down after all the gifts have been opened. I’m seeing ... Read more... The post Ungrateful after Christmas Kid appeared first on Life Coaching For Parents .

Homesick College Freshman Episode #140  My College Freshman Wants to Move Back Home. How do I help him?  Question of the Day: Dear Torie  My son is a freshman in college, living in the dorms and struggling as many do. He’s a few states away but has been home twice already to visit. Classes and ... Read more... The post How to help my homesick college freshman appeared first on Life Coaching For Pa...

How Less Stuff Makes Us Happier Interview with Krista Lockwood, founder of Motherhood Simplified  With the frenzie of Black Friday shopping behind us, but more consuming ahead of us, now is the perfect time to hear from Krista Lockwood from Motherhood Simplified. Krista is a mom of 5 who teaches other moms how to de-clutter ... Read more... The post How Less Stuff Makes Us Happier appeared first o...

Taming the Holiday Crazies Episode #138 – Taming the Holiday Crazies… BEFORE they begin! Are the feasts and festivities of the holiday season guaranteed to drive you bonkers? When your to-do list triples this time of year, does your stress level triple along with it? Don’t let the holiday hassles weigh you down. Listen to ... Read more... The post Taming the Holiday Crazies appeared first on Life...

Living with constant Criticism Episode #137 – Living with a teen who is constantly criticizing me. Question(s) of the Day: Dear Torie, I understand it’s normal for teenagers to think they know everything and that their parents are old fashioned and out of touch with reality, but living with constant criticism is something I didn’t ... Read more... The post Living with Constant Criticism appeared f...

Today’s Question: Kid Holding a Grudge Hello! I LOVE and look forward to listening to your podcast! I have three girls: 13, 11, and 9. My 9-year-old is a very bright, confident, gregarious, and tenacious young child. I do think that these are very strong qualities, but wonder if they get in the way of ... Read more... The post When your kid holds a grudge appeared first on Life Coaching For Parent...

  Episode #136  Is puberty knocking on your door? If so, then it’s time for “the talk”.   Most parents want to be the ones to educate their kids about puberty, sexuality, and growing up, but it’s hard to know what to say, how to say it, and when is the right time! If you ... Read more... The post 5 Ways to Have “THE TALK” with your kid….without making it awkward appeared first on Life Coaching For...

Tolerating Rambunctious Boys Podcast Episode #135 – Remaining Calm Amongst Chaos Question of the Day: How can I increase my tolerance of my rambunctious boys and remain calm more of the time? I have 3 high energy, loud, boisterous boys who are 3, 9 and 12. I have daily routines, a few clear rules and ... Read more... The post Tolerating Rambunctious Boys appeared first on Life Coaching For Parents...

Episode #134 Interview with Betsy Jensen “I don’t have time to relax.”  “I’m exhausted but struggle to fall asleep” “I wake up feeling anxious”  “I try to relax but it doesn’t work.” “If I take a break more work will pile up later.” “I can’t relax because I have too much to do.” If any ... Read more... The post Relaxation Challenge: “I don’t have time to relax!” How go, go, go leads to chronic pai...

Embarrassed by my children’s appearance Episode #133  Embarrassed by my children’s appearance   Question of the Day:  I’m glad this post is anonymous because I’m embarrassed to admit this but I want to get it off my chest and I think you will help me.  I’m Embarrassed by my children’s appearance . I look at ... Read more... The post Embarrassed by my children’s appearance appeared first on Life Co...

How to connect with a late talking child Episode #132 – Help facilitate language in your stubborn child, in fun and playful ways.   Question of the Day: From one mom to another I’m out of answers. My 7-year-old was easy – but my 4-year-old son…. no! He’s talking less this year than last year. ... Read more... The post How to connect with a late talking child appeared first on Life Coaching For Par...

How do you know you are doing enough as a mom? Episode #131  How do you know you are doing enough as a mom?  I am overall very satisfied and fulfilled with my life but I wish I could be more patient and kind. I’ve had a lot of family time this summer, much of ... Read more... The post How do you know you are doing enough as a mom? appeared first on Life Coaching For Parents .

Do I need boundaries for my nocturnal teen? Boundaries for a teen who won’t get a summer job and sleeps all day. Episode #130 Question of the Day:  My college kid is home for the summer and I’m struggling to know what boundaries I should have in place. She’s 19, very responsible, but she sleeps ... Read more... The post Do I need boundaries for my nocturnal teen? appeared first on Life Coaching Fo...

How do I prioritize my to-do list? How do I prioritize when there are so many demands on my time? Episode #129 Question of the Day: “I’m on summer break along with my kids. I’ve got a 7 week break from my job but I’m overwhelmed by all the competing priorities on my time. I ... Read more... The post How do I prioritize my to-do list? appeared first on Life Coaching For Parents .

Stories from Planned Parenthood Dear Supermoms, I was planning to release a podcast called “How to prioritize when you are pulled in multiple directions.” I’m going to put that one out next week instead because I have been so affected by the overturning of Roe vs. Wade by the U.S. Supreme Court that I created ... Read more... The post Stories from Planned Parenthood appeared first on Life Coaching...

Preventing Working Mom Burnout Interview with Dr. Jacqueline Kerr Episode #127 of the Supermom is Getting Tired Podcast Preventing Working Mom Burnout Dr. Jacqueline Kerr is a mom, behavior scientist and burnout survivor. She is in the top 1% of most cited scientists worldwide. Dr Kerr left her position as a public health professor in ... Read more... The post Preventing Working Mom Burnout appear...

Have you left a review for the Supermom is Getting Tired podcast? Now is your chance! The first 25 people to leave a review will save $100. on a 12 week coaching package!  Go to LifeCoachingforParents.com/review Thank you! Good Karma awaits!      Episode #126 My house is my kryptonite   Dear Torie, Being in ... Read more... The post My House is My Kryptonite appeared first on Life Coaching For Par...

Stop Nagging and Repeating Yourself How much energy do you spend TRYING to get your kids to do things? Are you tired of constantly nagging and repeating yourself? This free masterclass will teach you how to get your kids to listen (and OBEY!), the first time you ask, freeing up your energy for more fun ... Read more... The post Stop Nagging and Repeating Yourself appeared first on Life Coaching Fo...

Dreading a device filled summer Episode 124: “I need a summer survival guide I can stick to.” Question of the Day: Dear Torie, Summer is coming and I can already anticipate my kids wanting nothing but to sit on their devices all day. Without the structure the school year provides, there is just too much ... Read more... The post Dreading a device filled summer  appeared first on Life Coaching For...

Episode #123 “No matter how much I give, they still want more.”    Question of the Day: “I’ve given my 3 daughters everything. I think I’ve been a good mom and they tell me so. I know I’m very lucky that my 3 adolescent daughters love me so much and still want to be with ... Read more... The post No matter how much I give, they still want more appeared first on Life Coaching For Parents .