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If you desperately need a common sense down-to-earth perspective on how to mother well without losing it, living in stress, or needing to escape your life, you have come to the right place.

The “Do Over”: Reconnecting With Kids After Blowing It (Ep #8)

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Why We Label Our Parenting (#7)

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Your child’s emotions should be a Barometer not a Thermostat (Ep. 6)

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The Principle of Benevolent Deprivation

Highlights of this episode John Rosemond books (I haven't read all this, note!) Not depriving kids of support, just occasional material deprivationEmotionally validating always (see podcast episode on that here!) ...

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Toddler sleep issues, 3am wake ups: HELP! (Ep #4)

Want to ask a question and have it featured? Highlights of the episode Similarities and differences between sleep interventions with newborn/babies and with toddlers/preschoolersCrib and bed considerations... when to go to the bed3am wakingsSuper early wakings ...

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Boundaries are NOT rules for others, they’re this (Ep #3)

Today's topic is about how moms can have boundaries within their home and - yes - even with their kids! Not rules FOR their kids, but as a form of self-care. Got a question you want featured on the podcast? Highlights from the episode boundaries are invisible lines inside that - ...

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Validating emotions… what does that REALLY mean? (Ep #2)

Do you ever wonder what exactly does validating emotions mean? Do you struggle to do it because it feels like you're maybe agreeing with something you DON'T agree with? Well, good news. Validating is NOT agreeing with things you don't agree with. Got a question you want featured on the ...

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Bossy Kids… why they do it & how to deal with it (Ep #1)

Got a super bossy child? Maybe your little one bosses around their siblings or others at school or socially? In this episode we'll talk about the WHY (you'll probably be surprised) this happens. And I go into how to respond in a way that helps your child feel validated and less likely ...

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