The Rising Parent Podcast

Ready to explore green parenting without draining your wallet or filling your home with expensive gadgets? In this inspirational episode of The Rising Parent Podcast, hosts Tim and Edna reveal how eco-friendly choices can actually save you money while bringing more calm and joy into your family life. Sustainable living does not require a massive budget or an aesthetically perfect home. Learn pract...

Discover the safe route blueprint for stress-free trick-or-treat routines, costume visibility, and joyful family memories. In this episode of The Rising Parent Podcast, veteran coaches Edna and Tim show you how to trade holiday anxiety for pure celebration. Learn how 360-degree retroreflective integration and clip-on active lighting protect your children without ruining their disguises. We share r...

Discover how parenting neurodivergent kids can become a journey of connection, strength, and joy instead of daily struggle. In this episode of The Rising Parent Podcast, Tim and Edna share practical strategies to help children with ADHD, autism, and dyslexia thrive. Throw out the traditional rulebook and stop trying to squeeze diverse learners into a rigid neurotypical box. We explore why behavior...

Ready to master a family digital detox and eliminate daily screen time meltdowns for good? In this episode of The Rising Parent Podcast, hosts Tim and Edna share practical strategies to conquer the screen time struggle. Learn how to establish gentle screen time boundaries without inviting constant power struggles into your home. Discover the science behind the dreaded dopamine crash and why kids r...

Discover how sharenting risks impact your child's future before you share another photo online. In this episode of The Rising Parent Podcast, early childhood educators and parenting coaches Tim and Edna unpack the hidden consequences of oversharing your family life on public social media. Learn how to protect your child's privacy against digital kidnapping, AI deepfakes, and identity theft. We exp...

Ready for moving from crib to bed? Embrace the toddler bed transition with joy and discover our foolproof strategy to succeed without losing sleep! Welcome to another empowering episode of our parenting podcast! Hosts Tim and Edna share 6 proven, actionable toddler sleep tips to smoothly guide your little one into their big kid bed. If you have a sudden crib escape artist on your hands or want to...

Ever wonder why your child melts down the moment they get into the car after school? In this episode of The Rising Parent Podcast, hosts Tim and Edna decode after-school restraint collapse and show you how to transform after-school meltdowns into peaceful afternoons. Learn why holding it together all day causes sensory overload and emotional fatigue in school-aged kids. Discover how your presence...

Overwhelmed parents, you are not alone! Discover how low-stimulation parenting can transform your noisy house into a peaceful, joyful sanctuary. If you ever feel like your home is a giant pinball machine of flashing toys and loud noises, experiencing sensory overload in parents is incredibly common. For the highly sensitive parent or introverted moms navigating the beautiful, messy journey of rais...

Ready for starting solids at 6 months? Discover the best BLW first foods to conquer baby mealtime anxiety and empower your self-feeding baby! Welcome to an uplifting episode of The Rising Parent Podcast! Transitioning to solid foods is a magical milestone that should be celebrated. Before you begin, we discuss the essential signs of baby readiness for solids, including the disappearance of the ton...

Protect your child's social security number from the ghost credit risk! Learn to prevent child identity theft and secure their bright future today. Imagine your teenager applying for a student loan, only to discover their kids credit score is ruined by defaulted debt. In this inspiring episode of The Rising Parent Podcast, hosts Tim and Edna tackle the silent epidemic of child identity theft. Scam...

Ready to reclaim your peace? Discover the magic of teaching independent play in today’s inspiring parenting podcast! In this episode, Tim and Edna reveal "8 Secrets to Teaching Your Child to Play Independently for 30+ Minutes." If you are overwhelmed work from home parents, we are here to help you reduce parent guilt and unlock the beauty of toddler independent play. We will teach you how to build...

If your baby hates tummy time, you aren't alone! Learn how to stop baby crying tummy time and turn early tears into joyful developmental triumphs. Welcome to the most uplifting episode of our parenting podcast! Today, hosts Tim and Edna share expert tummy time tips to transform this daily struggle into a beautiful bonding experience. We cover essential infant development stages and break down the...

Is your little one struggling with the witching hour baby phase? You are not failing—discover powerful infant gas relief and colic remedies today! In this empowering episode of The Rising Parent Podcast, "6 Natural Remedies for Infant Gas and Colic Relief That Actually Work," Tim and Edna share pediatrician-approved methods for natural colic relief. We know those early sleep-deprived months can fe...

How can you overcome daycare separation anxiety and transform stressful morning drop-offs into moments of genuine connection and confidence? In this episode of The Rising Parent Podcast, hosts Tim and Edna share gentle strategies to help both toddlers and parents navigate emotional preschool transitions with ease. Learn how mastering the 60-second drop-off routine eliminates painful lingering and...

Are you tired of dinner time turning into a stressful hostage negotiation? You are not alone, and there is hope! Welcome to another empowering episode of The Rising Parent Podcast. Today, we are tackling the exact episode you have been waiting for: Picky Eater Solutions. Hosts Tim and Edna break down the difference between typical toddler defiance and genuine food neophobia or sensory processing s...

Are you exhausted, irritable, or emotionally checked out the moment you walk through the door? You might be carrying the invisible weight of dad burnout. In this eye-opening episode of The Rising Parent Podcast, hosts Edna and Tim shine a light on the often-overlooked reality of paternal burnout. Society expects fathers to be the stoic providers, but masking exhaustion only leads to physical and e...

Transform your family's daily battleground into a launchpad of peace and connection. If you are tired of yelling "put your shoes on" for the fifteenth time before 7:00 AM, you are in the right place to reclaim your mornings. Welcome to The Rising Parent Podcast! In this empowering episode, Edna and Tim share proven, actionable school morning routine hacks designed to end the chaos and stress for p...

Are you dreading the back-to-school season because of the uphill battle for your child's accommodations? You are not alone, and you hold more power than you realize. In this empowering episode of The Rising Parent Podcast, Tim and Edna shine a light on the path to ADHD School Success: Master IEPs, 504 Plans and Home Routines for Neurodivergent Children. We know the transition into the school year...

Are you worried your teenager is speaking a completely different language, especially when it comes to the hidden world of vaping? You are not alone, and there is hope. Welcome to The Rising Parent Podcast! In this eye-opening and empowering episode, we equip you with the knowledge and actionable tools you need to guide your children safely through the massive wave of teen vaping. Tim and Edna unc...

Have you ever told your child not to talk to strangers, only to watch them immediately hug the delivery driver? You are not alone! Welcome to the Rising Parent Podcast! In this empowering episode, hosts Tim and Edna guide you through 6 transformative ways to teach your kids about tricky people, child safety, and personal boundaries. It is time to ditch the outdated and confusing "stranger danger"...

Ever tried reasoning with a screaming toddler in the middle of a crowded grocery store? You are not alone, and you are not failing! Welcome to another empowering episode of The Rising Parent Podcast, where we transform your parenting chaos into moments of connection and confidence. In this episode, Stop Toddler Meltdowns: Gentle Parenting Strategies & Scripts, Tim and Edna dive deep into the b...

Ever feel like there is way too much month left at the end of your money? Managing a family's finances on a single income can feel incredibly overwhelming, but you don't have to just survive, you can actually thrive. In this episode of The Rising Parent Podcast, Tim and Edna share 10 proven budgeting tips specifically designed for single parents. We dive deep into practical, real-world strategies...

Are you struggling to be the perfect employee and the perfect parent all at the exact same time? You are not alone, and it is time to give yourself some grace. In this episode of The Rising Parent Podcast titled Balancing Remote Work and Active Parenting: Strategies for WFH Families, hosts Tim and Edna dive deep into the beautiful, chaotic reality of balancing remote work with active child-rearing...

Are you tired of your living room turning into a war zone every time you ask your kids to turn off their screens? You are not alone, and there is a peaceful way forward. In this episode of The Rising Parent Podcast, we explore how to replace the dreaded screen time tantrums with connection, creativity, and calm. Join hosts Tim and Edna as they dive into the modern parenting dilemma of digital boun...

Are you staring at the ceiling at 2 AM, wondering if your baby is breathing? You are not alone, and there is hope for a better night's rest. Welcome to The Rising Parent Podcast! In this episode, Smart Baby Monitors: The Ultimate Buying Guide & Top Picks, Tim and Edna shine a guiding light through the overwhelming world of nursery tech. Drawing from over 20 years of child care and coaching exp...