The Art of Parenting

Have you ever had a gut feeling that something was off? Listen in as Marisa Peters inspires and encourages people to embrace being seen. Click here for the show notes and extra resources. Being a new parent can be stressful and exhausting; add to it a devastating health diagnosis, and you're in for some very challenging times. Today, my guest shares her experience of being diagnosed with stage thr...

Are you confused by all the parenting advice available? Listen in to hear what Jamie Glowacki has to say about modern parenting. Click here for the show notes and extra resources. Tune in to an animated discussion about parenting and how we might be messing it up. Jamie and I covered much ground today, from gentle parenting techniques to potty training.  Let me know what resonated with you the mos...

How can opting out of the digital world lead to a more fulfilling family life? Listen in as my guest, Erin Loechner shares her inspiring stories. Click here for the show notes and extra resources. Making choices about what we bring into our homes or put in our children's hands has been a long-standing issue I would like to examine. Today, Erin Loechner shares her journey and how we can become an o...

How can you empower your child to embrace independence? Listen in to my guest, Lenore Skenazy as she shares her time-tested insights. Click here for the show notes and extra resources. Today's guest was named "America's Worst Mom" for supporting her son's desire to take the subway home 16 years ago. Since then, she has been on a mission to support parents and schools to help children regain their...

Have you ever considered changing your family dynamics? Listen in as my guest, Linda Fruits, shares her journey of changing family dynamics. Click here for the show notes and extra resources. Sometimes, I encounter people whose life stories intrigue me. Today is no exception. Linda shares her family dynamics as it evolves from the stereotypical heterosexual to a multi-dimensional family unit.  Wha...

Are you burnt out working as a childcare provider? Listen in as my guest, Caroline Allen shares her insights on how to keep the joy and wonder alive. Click here for the show notes and extra resources. I can relate to Caroline's words. When I started in a Montessori environment as a second career, some days were hard, yet that sense of wonder kept me going. What We Talked About: How Caroline transf...

Is your child's picky eating a sign of something more? Listen in to discover support and insights with my guest, Jaclyn Pederson. Click here for the show notes and extra resources. Feeding matters; parents often complain about their child's picky eating habits. We start to wonder if we're doing something wrong, if our child is a picky eater, or if there's more to this ordeal. Today, my guest sheds...

Do you strongly feel that staying home would be best for your child? Listen in to find out why your hunch is correct and critical. Click here for the show notes and extra resources. We know in our mama's heart that staying home with our children is important because they need us to. Today, my guest confirmed this instinct we have as mothers and why it is critical to do so. What We Talked About: Un...

Are you curious about the magic of daily rituals? Listen in and learn from my guest, Britta Bushnell, how they can transform your life. Click here for the show notes and extra resources. I've always been fascinated by the transformative process of birth, and why I became a birth doula. Today, I'm excited to be speaking with Britta, a seasoned childbirth educator to explore how birth is truly the f...

Do you want to foster confidence in your teen better? Listen in and discover how you can start today at home. Click here for the show notes and extra resources. Helping our teenagers feel confident is critical to their well-being and future success, starting at home. Karleen shares her personal and professional experience as a conflict resolution expert. Listen in to acquire the tools to nurture t...

Is your child's screen time stealing precious moments? Listen in as my guest, Katherine Martinko, shares how to unplug and reclaim childhood. Click here for the show notes and extra resources. What We Talked About: Katherine's desire to write her book "Childhood Unplugged."' The effects of excessive screen time have on our children's development and mental health Navigating digital media use and f...

How far would you go to save your child's vision? Listen in as Stephen Johnston shares his mission to fight blindness for his son and thousands of others. Click here for the show notes and extra resources. It's hard to imagine losing one sight, and even more heartbreaking to discover that your child is. My guest today is a father on a mission to find a cure not only for his child but all persons a...

Do you have difficulty overcoming past trauma to start living the life you desire? Tune in to listen to Karena's transformative insights. Click here for the show notes and extra resources. The negative stories we tell ourselves can be quite damaging to our well-being. My guest today shares how to move beyond so we can rise above the story to live a fulfilling life.  What We Talked About: Why Karen...

Do you struggle with digital consumption, whether you or your children in your home? Listen in and learn what we now know about how technology impacts our children. Click here for the show notes and extra resources.  I'm concerned about technology's effects on our children's developing brains. Today, I spoke with Forest Bronzan, a father leading global initiatives, so we can better understand how...

What if the teenage years weren't something to fear but a breakthrough opportunity for growth? Listen in as my guest, Ellen Galinsky, unveils a fresh approach. Click here for the show notes and extra resources. Adolescence is a transformative and extremely important time in human development. In her latest book, The Breakthrough Years , Ellen Galinsky shares what the research and adolescents need...

Do you ever wonder how negative early life experiences shape our children's minds? Listen in as my guest, Marc Hauser explains the effect of early childhood trauma and what we can do about it. Click here for the show notes and extra resources. I know how impressionable young brains are and have always been fascinated with the concept of the absorbent mind. Yet, in this episode, we go a little deep...

What does it take to navigate the unique journey of parenting a disabled child? Listen to Kelley Coleman as she shares her inspiring insights. Click here for the entire show notes and more from Jeanne-Marie . I created this podcast to serve parents, all parents, and today Kelley shares what it takes to parent a disabled child and shares with us her guide to doing so.  What We Talked About: Why Kel...

How can you benefit from the Montessori approach? Listen to Simone and Junnifa as they reveal the key ingredients for fostering a thriving Montessori child at home. Click here for more from Jeanne-Marie, Your Parenting Mentor. What a delight to have two of my Montessori friends on the podcast together. Our paths have crossed many times, and today, I'm excited to learn more about Simone and Junnifa...

Are you ready to rewrite the fatherhood script? Listen in as how my guest, Nick Adams, redefined fatherhood. Click here for more from Jeanne-Marie, your parenting mentor. We all want to do better than our parents. It is part of parenting. Today, my guest shared his guide to being the father he wishes he had had.  What We Talked About: Why Nick felt the need to write his book Why is the father's ro...

Have you ever wondered… "What have I gotten myself into!?"  When reflecting on your parenting journey? You are not alone! You're amazing! I wanted to share my love and gratitude for you and invite you to join me in my Keep Cool & Carry On Discipline Challenge. Let's debunk the myth that parenting has to be hard together.  Click here for more from Jeanne-Marie, your parenting mentor. What I Talked...

Are you curious about the psychology behind your child's actions? Tune in as my guest, Dr. Tasha Brown shares her insights and expert notes. Click here for the show notes and more from Jeanne-Marie, Your Parenting Mentor. When working with parents or, as apparent myself, I often wonder if this situation warrants seeking the advice of a professional psychologist. Today, Dr. Tasha Brown helps us cla...

Are you highly connected to your intuition? Listen in as my guest shares some insight on how you can activate your inner wisdom. Click here for more from Jeanne-Marie, your parenting mentor. We are all gifted with powerful intuition; whether we choose to listen to it or not is another question. Today, my guest shared some important strategies to tune into our own and help our children do the same....

Curious about the impact of asking yourself some powerful questions? Tune in as my guest, Allison Task, shares insights on attunement and connection. Click here for more from Jeanne-Marie, your parenting mentor. Asking powerful questions is fundamental to being attuned to ourselves and our children. Today, my guest, a life coach and mother of four, helps parents through life-changing transitions....

Are you curious about cultivating emotional intelligence in your children? Listen in as my guest, Dr. Maiysha Clairborne, shares transformative insights. Click here for more from Jeanne-Marie, your parenting mentor. Becoming a parent often reveals unhealed trauma, and our children will activate emotions we did not even know existed, which is why it is so important to do our healing work as we pare...

Ever wish you could hit pause on your buzzing brain? Listen in as we dive into the secrets of taming our busy minds with Dr. Romie Mushtaq. Click here for more from Jeanne-Marie, your parenting mentor. As parents, especially new parents, it's critical to learn about taming our busy brains if we want to be there for our family and ourselves. Learn about some of the culprits of brain drains.  What W...