Parenting

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How to Use Children’s Literature to Engage Character Education Conversations

Download on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Why You’ve Got to Listen to This Episode… Today I’m talking with children’s author, Maria Dismondy. Maria has published a handful of delightful books that focus on diversity and character education. Learn how a lack of diverse children’s literature inspired Maria to leave the classroom to publish her own …

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Why Managing Your Mental Health as a New Mom Helps Prevent Burnout

Handling Mental Health as a New Mom Mental health as a new (or experienced!) mom is so important. I suffered from postpartum depression and anxiety when my daughter was born. My reality as a new mama was very different from the “new motherhood bliss” I was expecting. Although I felt alone, I wasn’t. Many women …

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Tips for New Moms: How to Decide What’s Most Important to You

Being a new mama can feel overwhelming. There’s pressure all around you—people telling you how to be a “good mom” while you try to balance all the roles society expects from you. But here’s the thing, mama: You get to decide what matters most to you. And most importantly, you don’t have to do it …

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7 Steps to Financially Prepare for a New Baby

Preparing for a new baby is incredibly exciting! But amid all the joy of your growing family and adorable tiny clothes, a new baby can be a major shock to your financial system. But your little one doesn’t have to overwhelm your finances. And we’re here with seven steps to help you prepare for the …

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How to Become a Tech-Savvy Mama & Keep Your Kids Safe Online

Listen on iTunes Listen on Spotify Why You’ve Got to Listen to This Episode… Today I’m talking with educator, blogger, and the founder of Tech-Savvy Mama, Leticia Barr. She has brilliantly combined all of her super-powers to help families navigate the difficult task of parenting in the digital age and finding ways to keep your …

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Why Your Kids Need a Budget & The Best Tips for Getting Started

Listen on iTunes Listen on Spotify Why You’ve Got to Listen to This Episode… Today I’m talking with the author and founder of You Need a Budget, Jesse Mecham. You might be surprised to know that the YNAB app started with a simple spreadsheet he created so he and his wife could generate an extra …

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How to Encourage Your Picky Eaters to Eat in Color

Download on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Why You’ve Got to Listen to This Episode… In today’s episode I’m talking with registered dietician, mama, and founder of Kids Eat in Color, Jennifer Anderson. Jennifer is an expert in helping parents help their kids develop a healthy relationship with food by reducing the stress of mealtime …

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Teaching Your Kids to Be Independent in the Kitchen

Download on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Why You’ve Got to Listen to This Episode… In this episode, I’m talking with Erin Chase, founder of $5 Dinners and MyFreezEasy. Her new project Whis-Kid, which was born out of the COVID shutdown, is helping give thousands of kids an important life skill—healthy, affordable cooking—and can create …

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How to Raise Confident and Entrepreneurial Kids

Download on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Download the Transcript Why You’ve Got to Listen to This Episode… In today’s episode, I’m talking with Leah Remillet from The CEO Kid. Leah is an international speaker and trainer specializing in business growth without compromise. Her mission is to activate leadership and business skills in kids to …

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