Supermom is Getting Tired

Episode #100!! So exciting! Thank you for accompanying me on this journey. Special Episode: Instead of answering a listener question, I thought I’d walk you through some of my parenting a-ha moments that shifted my energy. I’m going to tell you 7 stories of my personal transformations that I’m sure you will resonate with. I’m ... Read more... The post 100th episode special – 7 energy levels appear...

Episode #99 – Socially Uncomfortable Teen Question of The Day: “I see my 15 year old being anxious anytime she has to interact with anyone in person! It’s as though she’s lost her confidence to talk to someone face to face.” “I have two teens, a 15 and a nineteen year old. One of the ... Read more... The post Socially Uncomfortable Teen appeared first on Life Coaching For Parents .

Episode 98: Why do I sabotage myself? Dear Torie,  I have this evening routine that really works for me. Once the kids are down for the night, I put music on while I tidy up the kitchen. Then, I light a candle, do some relaxing yoga, meditate and then read until I fall asleep. When ... Read more... The post Why do I sabotage myself? appeared first on Life Coaching For Parents .

Episode #97 – “No one appreciates all the work I do.” Question of the Day: Dear Torie  “No one appreciates all the work I do. I am so sick of giving, giving, giving and not getting any help or recognition in return. I have 3 capable kids and a competent husband and yet they still ... Read more... The post Nobody appreciates all the work I do! appeared first on Life Coaching For Parents .

Episode 96 – My middle schooler identifies as tri-gender. Question of the Day: Dear Torie “I’m wondering if you know of resources (books, podcasts, sites, etc) about gender identity? My middle schooler revealed last week that she identifies as trigender… which I hadn’t even heard of! She explains it as not connecting with any one ... Read more... The post My middle schooler identifies as tri-gende...

Episode #95 – Helping Your Teen with Social Anxiety Question of the Day: “I’m worried about my daughter. She is 14, a freshman in high school, and socially seems to be withdrawing more and more. Her grades are fine, but she chose to continue online learning instead of returning to school and this concerns me. ... Read more... The post Helping Your Teen with Social Anxiety appeared first on Life Co...

Episode #94  is everything I wish I had known before I became a mom. I was happy. I loved my kids and being a mom. But the anxiety, fatigue, irritability and chronic pain told me there was more going on beneath the surface that needed my attention. As I learned more about life coaching and ... Read more... The post How much energy do you spend trying to prove you are good? appeared first on Life C...

Episode 93 – How to set boundaries and follow through with consequences? Dear Torie, “I have three girls 15, 13 and 11. I keep going around and around with consequences because I feel like they’re repeating actions that are not appropriate and are infuriating the family and disrupting our family unit.  I’ve always used natural ... Read more... The post Setting boundaries and consequences appeared...

Episode 92 – Question of the Day: “No matter how many times I take away his phone, remove apps, or punish him, he keeps finding ways to access porn. I thought I blocked his ability to download apps and I’m constantly monitoring him when he’s online, but no matter how vigilant I think I’m being, ... Read more... The post I keep busting my teen watching porn appeared first on Life Coaching For Paren...

Not coping well with online school Question of the Day:  “Yesterday our superintendent said the re-opening plan for January isn’t going to happen, I’m just feeling sick this morning. Private schools have been on a hybrid model for months. At this point there are no more acceptable excuses. This is horrible for our kids.  A ... Read more... The post Not coping well with online school appeared first...

Torie,  I’d love to have a monthly house cleaner. I’m just not all that good at keeping the house clean. I mean, I can keep it tidy and I try to stay on top of the house cleaning to-do list, but it never really looks all that clean. At least not all at once. I ... Read more... The post I don’t want to be lazy and self indulgent by hiring a housecleaner appeared first on Life Coaching For Parents .

2020 has been…well…..interesting…and A LOT was of the burden was dumped on MOMS! It has taught us that anything can change on a dime and we are more adaptable than we thought. Let’s make sure we use these lessons to make 2021 the best year yet. If it feels like your family, COVID, schools and ... Read more... The post Is 2021 looking dismal….or wonderful? appeared first on Life Coaching For Parent...

Why am I doing all the work? Dear Torie, Why am I doing all the work? I know I do too much for my family but December is pushing me past my breaking point. I am so overwhelmed trying to shop, clean, finish up my work projects, help kids with school projects, and make the ... Read more... The post Why am I doing all the work? appeared first on Life Coaching For Parents .

Episode # 87 Question of the Day: Dear Torie,  “My oldest son just confided in me that he has been using marijuana to cope with COVID anxiety, the stress of online school and the sadness of missing so many things. How do I respond? Is he telling me because he’s concerned? Does he want me ... Read more... The post My teen is using marijuana to cope with stress appeared first on Life Coaching For Pa...

Episode 86 – Should I push my child to play at a higher level? Question of the Day: Should I push my child to do something uncomfortable if I think it will be good for her?  “My daughter is one of the best athletes on her team. She is good enough to try out for ... Read more... The post Should I push my child if I think it’s good for her? appeared first on Life Coaching For Parents .

Last week, in episode #84, I answered a question from a mom, Elana, whose daughter had outgrown a friendship and wanted to move on. The problem Elana was dealing with was pressure from the other girl’s mom, who was desperate for help in maintaining their daughters’ friendship. Elana wanted to be nice and do the ... Read more... The post Disappointed Daughter appeared first on Life Coaching For Par...

Episode #84  Daughter’s friendship drama Question of the Day: Hi, how do I navigate my daughters friendship problems! I have a 13 year old daughter who has a nice group of friends, but recently she’s been on the outs with her best friend who just happens to live in our neighborhood and we are friends ... Read more... The post Dealing with daughter’s friendship drama appeared first on Life Coaching...

Episode 83: How do I deal with my super competitive sore loser? Torie,  “I have 2 kids, 7 year old girl and 1 year old boy. I’ve always noticed my oldest has a hard time losing when we play board games. When she started jujitsu and swimming she would get easily upset if she didn’t ... Read more... The post Super competitive and a sore loser appeared first on Life Coaching For Parents .

Unfocused and mentally spinning Question of the Day: Torie,  “So often, I find myself spinning in circles. Not physically, but mentally. When I’m in my house with my kids, there is so much going on, so many demands, so many to-do’s, I feel overwhelmed. I want to feel focused and productive, but something happens to ... Read more... The post Unfocused mental spinning appeared first on Life Coaching...

My parents would not have put up with the crap my kids pull. Question of the Day: “My parents never would let me get away with the crap my kids pull on me. With one look I would have been silenced into obedience. What’s wrong with me that I have no control over my kids? ... Read more... The post My parents would not have put up with the crap my kids pull appeared first on Life Coaching For Parents...

Episode #80  How do I model resilience for my kids when I just want to cry? Hi Torie, I’m struggling with how I should model resilience for my kids, when I’m not feeling very resilient. I have 3 teens that are all doing online school starting tomorrow. I wish I could feel and model being ... Read more... The post How do I model resilience about online school when I just want to cry? appeared first...

Episode #79 – How can I tell if my child is addicted to video games? “My 8 year old son is out of control. The only time he is happy is when he’s playing video games. I’ve tried to set boundaries and limit what and when he plays but he is so sneaky. When I ... Read more... The post Is my child addicted to video games? appeared first on Life Coaching For Parents .

Episode #78 “I’m crazy for even thinking this!” Today’s Question: Dear Torie, I’ve been thinking and am curious about starting my own business but I’m nervous. It would be a service based business like yours, but it seems impossible with all that is going on. I’ve been a stay-home mom for the last few years, ... Read more... The post Scared to start a business as a stay home mom appeared first on...

Am I ruining my children?  Dear Torie, I was already stressed before this COVID-19 lockdown, now my impatience and crankiness have reached new levels. I’m constantly snapping at the kids and having trouble seeing them in a positive light. I love them, but I don’t feel loving when I look at them. All I see ... Read more... The post Am I ruining my children? appeared first on Life Coaching For Paren...

Tired by 8:00am Question of the Day:  “I’m sure everyone is struggling during this Coronavirus lockdown so I feel a bit self indulgent asking for help on this. For the last few weeks, or months, who keeps track anymore, I’ve been struggling and I don’t know why. I have no reason to complain, my kids ... Read more... The post Tired by 8:00am appeared first on Life Coaching For Parents .