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The season of divorce won't last forever but your bond with your child can. Vivian Meraki joins me this week to share how we can make that bond Unshakable through it all.   We are talking about how to maintain psychological safety for your child, how to manage the transition days between co-parents, and where to keep the focus when parenting through divorce. Using the "I'm the expert" practice is...

We all want the healthy, athletic, smart, successful boy or girl. But children are not "made-to-order" and don't come with substitution options. The disappointment of not getting the child you wanted is very real but also very taboo.   In this episode, Danielle covers how to adjust your parenting for the child you have, not the child you hoped for and 5 ways to deal with that disappointment.   You...

Anthony J. Mohr joins me this week, sharing a realistic view of how divorce affects our children. From the complicated subjects of the trauma related to the separation and redefining family portraits, to the importance of keeping our word, Anthony gives us incredible insight that he mentions in his book: "Every Other Weekend: The Coming of Age With Two Different Dads.   You will find copies of his...

What you choose not to heal in yourself show up in your parenting. But what exactly does that mean?   In this episode, Danielle identifies some of the most common ways your childhood wounds will creep up in your parenting. She also explains why this happens and what to do to make sure the generational patterns and traumas end with us.   Danielle's book: Bringing Up The World: How To Finally Focus...

Teri Kingston shares with us the importance of effective story telling and gives us great insight on how we can prepare our children to face their fears of performing.   Whether it is for the first day of school, a recital, and even getting ready for that first job interview, Teri gives us great tips and tricks to calm our nervous system, and explains the science behind the process of reminding ou...

From what consistency looks like in parenting, to the impact inconsistency has on our children, and to how to deal with an inconsistent co-parent, Danielle walks you through what it takes to be an effective leader as a parent.   Danielle works with many families in helping them find the consistent rhythm they need for their family, you can contact her directly by email or through LinkedIn if you w...

Author, K. Snyder joins me this week to start the conversation that needs to happen now more than ever.   With his book: "Reparations 101", K. lays down the foundation of what reparations really looks like and how to get the process started in order to heal the Nation. From the key players of slavery in the United States of America to the 4 Demands required for reparations, we dive deep into the c...

As an autism parent, your time and energy are focused on the chaos you and your child are faced with. When you are simply trying to get through the next minute, the last thing to cross your mind is thinking about is planning for Special Needs Trust, Guardianship, and Power of Attorney.   Michael Pereira joins me this week to shine a light for this underserved community. As a father who lives throu...

There is no such thing as bad emotions. There is only a bad way to handle these emotions.   This week, Danielle walks us through 8 BIG emotions that will often overwhelm us when our child is experiencing them. In this episode, she reveals the positive sides of these "BAD" emotions, the shadow side of them when they are not handled properly, the physical signs that your child will have that reveals...

Dr. Sonali Dasgupta, founder of STEMonsters, joins me this week to talk about the changes our education systems need, how to prepare the new generations for a STEM-driven future, and the platform she created to help parents, educators, and students to find their passion for true learning.   Sonali's world class programs help bridge the gap between quality education and career, giving students the...

Richa Rehan is a physiotherapist who quickly realized, from her clients' questions and concerns, that there was a need to open up safe conversations about pelvic health.   With her book: "Things Every Girl Should Know About Her Body", she is shedding light on the outdated information and taboos around changes girls and women go through. This book is a great tool to help parents who do not know whe...

Any autism parent will relate to that one movie clip or song verse that gets played over and over again until you feel like you are going to snap! Or your child repeating the same word a million times!   In this episode, Danielle puts a spin on this "disturbing" behaviour and breaks down how gestalts can be used not only to determine how your child is feeling and what could trigger meltdowns, but...

As a collaboration with Podcasthon, where podcasters worldwide are dedicating their episodes to raise awareness for various Charities and Organizations, it is a privilege to showcase Ottawa's own Youville Centre. To see all participating podcasters and their episodes, visit www.podcasthon.org   This week's episode features Karen O'Meara, Communications and Program Assistant, and Natasha McBrearty,...

Michael Davis brings up a very important topic of how we can help our children protect themselves in the online world.   Giving us tips on how to start the awkward conversations about social media behaviours, to the role schools play in the matter, Michael walks us through simple steps that brings the human back into the tech space.   For more information on Michael's groundbreaking school program...

Author Kevin Blaize joins me joins me this week, taking us into his world of creative writing and how he shares his passion for the industry to the youth. Kevin's unique angle on the industry introduces students to the benefits of being a creator as oppose to a consumer while giving them the opportunity to meet an actual author who is living it every day.   From protecting our work, to taking our...

Dr. Norrine Russell walks us through a realistic view of what parents need to face when advocating their neurodiverse children. She highlights the challenges and the rewards of parenting neurodiverse children, shares her unique and very important view on parental self-care, defines how positive support looks like, and provides tools and resources to help set our children up for lifelong success.  ...

This week's guest, Dr. Blanka Kellermayer, walks us through the 3 main pillars of Peaceful Parenting, addresses the most common myths about this parenting style, and shares with us tools and resources that will help us control our parental triggers. Blanka is offering a new Masterclass on how to stop yelling at our children. It is scheduled for the end of February. You can sign up for it here: htt...

Author Sasha Saidman brings us into the magical stories in her book and shares the powerful messages each one holds with regards to real and diverse family portraits. From adoption, to learning disabilities, to dealing with messy homes and big emotions, Sasha's work offers representation that are seldom found in children's books. For more information on her books and her work, visit sashasaidman.c...

Shelley Murdock shares her lifelong expertise and walks us through the every day habits we can develop, and teach our children along the way, to ensure we maintain a great quality of life all the way to the end.   With loss of mobility and strength being a major issue for our children, it is now the adults' responsibility to step up to the plate and model healthy habits.   For more information on...

Jewel Veitch walks us through living and leading from the heart space in life and business. With her many years of experience in the field, she not only shares her expertise and helps us identify how and when grief can show up for us, but also equips us with resources on how to transform that grief into joy.   For more information on Jewel's book: True Gifts and the work that she does, visit www.j...

Jennifer LeClair Avery sheds light on the complex realities parents of teenagers face. From how to tell if your child is pulling away as part of their healthy development or if they are disconnecting, how parents can modify the way to show up in order to keep communication open, and how to handle letting our teens develop their autonomy.   Jennifer has a wealth of resources and tools for a part of...

Charles shares his incredible story of traveling around the world with his family for 7 months, creating unforgettable memories within 4 continents and 11 countries.   Not only does he share this incredible journey but also highlights the transformation he has seen in his daughters, in his partnership with his wife, and his new outlook on life after this experience.   If you would like to follow C...

Laurie Bowen explains how trying healing programs with animals and with nature can benefit everyone, whether it is for stress management, chronic pain, and any form of complex traumas.   Laurie has opened up her mini farm to the community to help as many people as she can. Visit www.healingminisfarmschool.com to see all the programs Laurie offers. You can also follow her on social media under Laur...

Susan Caso walks us through one of the most challenging roles as parents... staying connected with our teens! With her extensive work that spans over one decade, she understands the struggles we go through and brings light to how our parenting roles should shift to show up the way our teens needs us to. To get a copy of her book and to find more resources and information on Susan's work, visit www...

The amazing Michelle Weger not only shares her story of thriving with narcolepsy but also gives us a wealth of incredible advice and tips on how to succeed in achieving our goals, no matter our situation. Her best selling book has been at the top of the charts for months! Be sure to get your copy. If you would like to know more about Michelle's work or getting her (and Quinn) to speak at your next...