Supermom is Getting Tired

From difficult child to successful adult When you’ve got a child who is A LOT harder to raise than the average kid, listening to parenting podcasts and experts can be SUPER frustrating.  None of the advice seems geared towards you. You feel lonely and isolated, feeling like people just don’t get it. The amount of ... Read more... The post Raising a VERY challenging child into adulthood. appeared f...

Ep. 121  Creating Calm: 5-day Declutter Challenge   This week’s podcast is going to be a little different because the answer to today’s question is being answered all week long.  I’ve teamed up with organizing expert Tracy Hoth of  Simply Square Away, to offer you Creating Calm: a 5-day declutter challenge.   We are going ... Read more... The post How can I get organized when the clutter is so ove...

sad about kids growing up  Sad about letting go of little kids Question of the Day: “How do I get over that feeling of loss for my little kids? I miss them being small, loving and playful, always wanting me to be with them. I had so much fun when they were little, playing ... Read more... The post Sad about kids growing up appeared first on Life Coaching For Parents .

Episode #119 When your kid hates their body   Question of the Day: I get a lot of questions from moms about what to say when kids make negative comments about their body or start showing signs of disordered eating. These are not my area of expertise so today I brought in an expert. Kyira ... Read more... The post When your kid hates their body appeared first on Life Coaching For Parents .

Do you feel like you’ve lost yourself through parenting? Like even if you had time to yourself, you wouldn’t know what to do with it to make you feel happy? Episode #118 Today I have a special treat. An interview with an amazing former client who came to me because she didn’t know what she ... Read more... The post I don’t know what I need to be happy? appeared first on Life Coaching For Parents .

Episode #117: Motivating an apathetic teen Question of the Day: Dear Torie  My son is so apathetic. He is super smart and very capable, but he doesn’t seem to care about doing well in school. I feel like I’m failing because he isn’t living up to his potential. Any suggestions for motivating an apathetic teenager?  ... Read more... The post Motivating an apathetic teen appeared first on Life Coachi...

Episode 116 – Fed up with continuous disappointment Question of the Day: Dear Torie,  I AM. SO. DONE. with frickin’ COVID.  I don’t want to be one of those people who complains on social media so I thought I’d complain here so you can make something productive come out of it.  In the big picture ... Read more... The post Fed up with continuous disappointment appeared first on Life Coaching For Par...

Episode 116 – Fed up with continuous disappointment Question of the Day: Dear Torie,  I AM. SO. DONE. with frickin’ COVID.  I don’t want to be one of those people who complains on social media so I thought I’d complain here so you can make something productive come out of it.  In the big picture ... Read more... The post Fed up with continuous disappointment appeared first on Life Coaching For Par...

We are living in some strange and unpredictable times. It poses questions that are hard to answer: Will schools go online? Should I cancel my trip? Am I going back to the office or working from home again? How do I celebrate my child’s birthday when her friends are too scared to gather in one ... Read more... The post How vision boards help you navigate uncertainty appeared first on Life Coaching...

  Episode #115 – How do I help my anxious, indecisive child? Question of the Day: Dear Torie, My 12 year old daughter gets really worked up when it’s time to make decisions.  Right now I am watching her work herself up into a state over whether she should, or should not, return a gift ... Read more... The post Plagued by Indecision appeared first on Life Coaching For Parents .

I’m always last on my list Episode #114 – I’m always last on my list Question of the Day: Dear Torie, There are things I want to do that are important to me, but I can’t seem to follow through on them. For example, I want to exercise more regularly. I know that it makes ... Read more... The post I’m always last on my list appeared first on Life Coaching For Parents .

Episode #113 – I need my teen to be happy Question of the Day:  Dear Torie, My daughter is cutting herself. The knowledge of this is ripping my heart out. The only thing I ever wanted is for my kids to be happy and clearly she is not.  My head spins in circles all day ... Read more... The post I need my teen to be happy appeared first on Life Coaching For Parents .

Episode #112 – My kid’s begging and pleading is wearing me down. Question of the Day My 8 year old has an unhealthy relationship with screen time and video games. He’s a great kid, very active, competitive, a math whiz and knows it. He is constantly trying to get access to video games but especially ... Read more... The post The begging and pleading is wearing me down appeared first on Life Coachi...

Episode #111 – What’s the difference between intuition, instincts, and anxiety? Also, How to get your reluctant teen to see a therapist. Question of the Day:  Dear Torie, I think my teen has anxiety but she doesn’t know it. She’s afraid to learn to drive. She gets herself all worked up about going out with ... Read more... The post Are you listening to your gut or your anxiety? appeared first on L...

Hello! I tried to record my podcast this week but I have a cold and my voice could not sustain a recording without multiple coughing fits. I am sorry to fall out of rhythm of my podcast coming out every 2 weeks but I will have to delay this one. I am excited to answer ... Read more... The post A quick note to my wonderful Supermom listeners appeared first on Life Coaching For Parents .

Episode #110 – Feeling Guilty Being Away from my Kid   Question of the Day: “I’m sick of feeling guilty all the time. When I’m at work, I feel guilty for not being at home. When I’m at home, I feel guilty for not working. My four year old has started crying and clinging to ... Read more... The post Feeling guilty being away from my kid appeared first on Life Coaching For Parents .

Dear Torie,  How is my son supposed to choose a major?  He is applying to colleges, some of which won’t let him change his mind if he applies under a certain major. He’s stressing out which is making me stress out! How the heck is he supposed to know what he wants to do for ... Read more... The post Choosing a college major appeared first on Life Coaching For Parents .

 Dear Torie So….my pre-teen just pointed out that every time I have to drive him somewhere, I act annoyed. (which annoyed me). My teenager piggy backed on that saying I’m ALWAYS mad and yelling at her to pick up her things and do her chores. (which irritated me). My partner joined in saying he can’t ... Read more... The post Annoyed and Irritated? Why that’s important appeared first on Life Coachi...

Episode #107 – I can’t get anything done! Question of the Day:  I am thrilled that school is back in session —really I am—but I am gobsmacked at how little time I have for myself. I’ve been holding my breath waiting for all my kids to be in school at the same time so I ... Read more... The post I can’t get anything done! appeared first on Life Coaching For Parents .

Episode #106  Sick of feeling crappy all the time Question of the Day: Dear Torie School has started and I’m excited for my kids to be out of the house and in the classroom. As I was walking toward the school at the end of the day to pick them up, I saw a class ... Read more... The post How to Stop Feeling Crappy appeared first on Life Coaching For Parents .

Episode #105 Question of the  Day:   Dear Torie,  I feel bad for not playing with my kids. They are super cute 5 and 8 year olds who happily live in the moment. I would love to be more like them. When they ask me to play, I TRY to say yes, but either I ... Read more... The post I feel bad for not playing with my kids appeared first on Life Coaching For Parents .

Episode #104 Preparing your teen to leave the nest Question of the Day:  Dear Torie,  My first born is a rising senior. We are heading into a BIG year with college applications, tours, SAT tests, in person school and extracurricular activities. There’s a lot to think about and a lot to process. This time next ... Read more... The post Preparing your teen to leave the nest appeared first on Life Co...

Episode #103 Question of the Day: Dear Torie, I don’t like my daughter’s friends. I thought about writing and telling you all the reasons WHY I don’t like them to justify my opinion but I think it just boils down to the simple fact that I don’t like them. I think her current group of ... Read more... The post When you dislike your child’s friends appeared first on Life Coaching For Parents .

Episode #102 – Which extra-curricular activities are important to prioritize? Question of the Day:  Dear Torie, Everything is opening back up again and I am excited but a bit overwhelmed. I’ve got 3 kids: ages 8, 10, and 13 and all of sudden, there are so many choices! Summer camps, Science camps, Sports camps, Swim ... Read more... The post Which extra-curricular activities are most important? ap...

Episode #101 – Finding your soul’s calling after motherhood   Question of the Day:  “My oldest child is going off to college in the fall. I’ve got two more teens following soon, and I’m a wreck. I have LOVED being a mom. I’m excited for them but so sad for me. I feel like I ... Read more... The post Finding your soul’s calling after motherhood appeared first on Life Coaching For Parents .