[Episode 12] Screens: The Mindset Shift That Changes Everything, with Ash Brandin
Podcast Spotify Youtube About the episode Stressed about screen time? (Who isn’t?!) What you’re about to hear might surprise you…and make this topic feel a lot less scary. In this episode, I’m joined by Ash Brandin, EdS, aka TheGamerEducator and author of the bestselling book, “Power On: Managing Screen Time to Benefit the Whole Family,” for an […]
[Episode 11] Being Playful When You’re Running on Fumes, with Mia Wisinski
Podcast Spotify Youtube About the episode If the idea of “being playful” with your kid makes you want to crawl into a cave, this episode is for you. Today, I’m talking with Mia Wisinski from Playful Heart Parenting, who has a seemingly endless bucket of low-effort, high-connection ideas for sneaking silliness into the cracks of real-life parenting… even […]
[Episode 10] Is Gratitude Overrated?
Podcast Spotify Youtube About the episode Have you had “start gratitude practice” on your to-do list for years, or get eye rolls every time you try it with your kid? You’re not alone, my friend! In this solo episode, I dig into why gratitude can be powerful, why it sometimes backfires, and what to do instead, […]
[Episode 9] Power Struggles with Neurodivergent Kids: Beyond the Battles, with Dr. Danika Maddocks
Podcast Spotify Youtube About the episode Why does your kid push back so hard, even over simple stuff? And how can you break free of these battles so life doesn’t feel like a trek through molasses? Power struggles may be the bane of your existence, but they’re also a glimpse into your kid’s brain. Join […]
[Episode 8] Aggression Reframed: 3 Things Every Parent Needs to Know, with Tosha Schore
Podcast Spotify Youtube About the episode Aggression can be one of the hardest things to face as a parent, especially when you’re the only adult around. Tune in for my conversation with Tosha Schore to learn the three things every parent needs to understand about aggression in kids, and why shifting your perspective can make […]
[Episode 7] Why Kids “Lose It”: What’s Beneath the Big Behaviors
Podcast Spotify Youtube About the episode Tantrums, and meltdowns, and rages…oh my! Big behaviors mean big stress for the whole family. If you’re tired of walking on eggshells, wondering when and why your kid is going to “lose it,” this episode is for you. Dr. Gila breaks down what’s really happening beneath the surface when kids have big reactions, […]
[Episode 6] 2 Reasons You Can’t “Calm” Your Way Out of the Hard Stuff
Podcast Spotify Youtube About the episode You’ve done the deep breathing and tried every self-regulation trick in the book…So why does single-parenting still feel so freaking hard?! In this episode, Dr. Gila shares two often overlooked pieces of the puzzle, and why a parent’s self-regulation, while essential, isn’t the whole answer (especially when single-parenting a […]
[Episode 5] Raising securely attached kids in single-parent families, with Aurisha Smolarski
Podcast Spotify Youtube About the episode At some point in their journey, I think every single parent has worried, “Is my kid screwed because they’re being raised in a single-parent family?” You’ve probably heard how important it is for kids to have “secure attachments,” so it makes sense that you’ve wondered… …what can you do to make sure your […]
[Episode 4] Communicating with a Difficult Ex (Without it Hijacking Your Life), with Jill Kaufman
Podcast Spotify Youtube About the episode Co-parenting with a high-conflict ex is exhausting, especially when you still have to coordinate about your kids. In this conversation, I’m joined by therapist and divorce coach Jill Kaufman, creator of Thriving Through Divorce and author of I’m Getting Divorced, Now What?. We talk about practical ways to lower the drama, protect your […]
[Episode 3] Parent burnout: Radical shifts to survive and thrive, with Amanda Diekman
Podcast Spotify Youtube About the episode Parent burnout is real, and it’s not just about being tired. In this powerful conversation with Low-Demand Parenting author Amanda Diekman, we explore what parent burnout really means, and how to find your way back to yourself. If you’ve been running on empty or wondering how to keep going when you’re already […]