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Divorce is a reality for lots of families, and it’s a gigantic emotional challenge. As you’re struggling to realign your life, you’re also managing a lot of big feelings. You want to make things as easy as possible for your kiddos, but how can you do that when things get messy?
How do you help your kids understand what’s happening? How do you support them as they process the fear, sadness, and uncertainty they’re sure to feel?
My guest this time understands these questions, and she’s here to educate us. Rachel King is an experienced family law attorney, legal commentator, and author of an upcoming book called “Getting Divorced: Now What?”
Rachel has seen the messiest divorces up close. She know what the law says, and she understands the heartbreak and anxiety families go through. But she also know that there’s a way through it, and how to help yourself and your kids come out the other side of it.
If you’re worried about supporting your kids as you navigate a divorce, this is the episode for you.
As always, thanks for listening. Head over to Facebook, where you can join my free group Mastermind Parenting Community. We post tips and tools and do pop-up Live conversations where I do extra teaching and coaching to support you in helping your strong-willed children so that they can FEEL better and DO better. If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it!
Get all the links, resources, and transcripts here: https://mastermindparenting.com/podcast-307
About Randi Rubenstein
Randi Rubenstein coaches parents raising strong willed kids. Randi searched endlessly to find the magical resource that would help her own highly sensitive, strong-willed child. (He’s now 26, healthy and happy-ish:). She’s been passionate about helping other “cycle-breaker” parents like herself for almost two decades.
Randi’s Web and Social Links
Website: https://mastermindparenting.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mastermindparentingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mastermind_parenting/About Rachel King:
Attorney Rachel King is a powerhouse in the world of family law. With over a decade of experience, she has become a force to be reckoned with in the courtroom, guiding countless families through some of the most complex and emotionally charged divorce and parenting disputes. Rachel’s unmatched determination to resolve conflicts has made her a standout in the family law arena, where she believes that the quicker a family can move forward, the sooner they can find peace.
But Rachel’s influence doesn’t stop there. She’s also the owner of Budget Legal Services, a company dedicated to making family law document preparation more accessible. And this October, she’s releasing a new book designed to help those facing divorce navigate the turbulent waters with confidence and a clear path forward.
Resources Discussed/Links
Rachel King’s website is https://rachelkingattorney.com/
Our 12-week Basics Bootcamp program is now available as a 100% online self-study course! https://mastermindparenting.com/minimasters/
Live assessment: https://mastermindparenting.com/live-assessment/
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Humans learn through story. It’s been this way for thousands of years.
For realz:).
And when you’re raising strong-willed kids, no script or tip has ever had the same impact as saying “Hey, remember in that story when...”
I think we need to take a step back from memorizing the words of the latest social media parenting professional and get back to simpler times.
Dare I say, indigenous times.
This week I have the gifted and delightful Andrew Newman, author of the Conscious Bedtime series, on the pod. Andrew writes the kind of stories I wish I had had as a kid.
Andrew helps kids and parents bond more deeply at bedtime. His conscious stories help kids learn how to regulate their emotions, by using relatable stories and beautiful illustrations that your kids will remember.
On this episode, Andrew shares one of his amazing conscious bedtime stories, and we workshop together how to utilize a story like this to deepen your relationship with your kids.
This is a teaching episode that I just think you’re going to love love love!
Here is the Youtube link if you’d like to see Andrew’s screenshare as he reads his beautiful book to us. https://youtu.be/Ospq-HCA6R0
As always, thanks for listening. Head over to Facebook, where you can join my free group Mastermind Parenting Community. We post tips and tools and do pop-up Live conversations where I do extra teaching and coaching to support you in helping your strong-willed children so that they can FEEL better and DO better. If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it!
Get all the links, resources, and transcripts here: https://mastermindparenting.com/podcast-306
About Randi Rubenstein
Randi Rubenstein coaches parents raising strong willed kids. Randi searched endlessly to find the magical resource that would help her own highly sensitive, strong-willed child. (He’s now 26, healthy and happy-ish:). She’s been passionate about helping other “cycle-breaker” parents like herself for almost two decades.
Randi’s Web and Social Links
Website: https://mastermindparenting.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mastermindparentingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mastermind_parenting/About Andrew Newman:
Andrew Newman is the award-winning author and founder of www.ConsciousStories.com, a growing series of bedtime stories purpose-built to support parent-child connection in the last 20 minutes of the day.
Andrew’s TEDx Why the last 20 minutes of the day matter, weaves trauma-informed awareness and attachment bonding into the wonders of storytelling, outlining the importance of quality connection before sleep for your child's ability to regulate, rest deeply, and awake confident.
WEBSITE: www.consciousstories.com
Get your kids started with Conscious Stories using Coupon Code : PODCAST for 20% discount
INSTAGRAM @consciousbedtimestories https://www.instagram.com/consciousbedtimestories/
FACEBOOK Consciousbedtimestories https://www.facebook.com/consciousstories
Resources Discussed/Links
Our 12-week Basics Bootcamp program is now available as a 100% online self-study course! https://mastermindparenting.com/minimasters/
Live assessment:
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Kids are naturally motivated to feel purposeful. In other words, kids want to feel like they bring value to the pack. It’s primal actually.
You see, bringing value/ helping out/ feeling as if “these people might be lost without the amazing me and my mad sweeping skillz:)”, are all ways kids feel when they are given purpose.
Purpose can be a tiny thing (clearing their plate from the table)…
Or it can be much bigger like, (reading to a younger sibling and helping to care for them).
Unfortunately, many of the ways we are taught to motivate kids do the exact opposite.
Michaeleen Doucleff, author of the parenting phenom book, Hunt Gather Parent, learned and shared a ton of wisdom from cultures that do it differently than many traditional “Western Worlders” are practicing.
We can learn to recognize the ways kids express their helpful instincts, and encourage them to feel the sense of purpose they’re seeking.
This week on the podcast this is what we are discussing. We also talk about how technology is making it harder than ever on families and why fostering that sense of purpose is more important than ever. You don’t want to miss it!
As always, thanks for listening. Head over to Facebook, where you can join my free group Mastermind Parenting Community. We post tips and tools and do pop-up Live conversations where I do extra teaching and coaching to support you in helping your strong-willed children so that they can FEEL better and DO better. If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it!
Get all the links, resources, and transcripts here: https://mastermindparenting.com/podcast-305
About Randi Rubenstein
Randi Rubenstein coaches parents raising strong willed kids. Randi searched endlessly to find the magical resource that would help her own highly sensitive, strong-willed child. (He’s now 26, healthy and happy-ish:). She’s been passionate about helping other “cycle-breaker” parents like herself for almost two decades.
Randi’s Web and Social Links
Website: https://mastermindparenting.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mastermindparentingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mastermind_parenting/About Michaleen Doucleff:
Michaleen Doucleff is an award-winning global health correspondent and the author of Hunt, Gather, Parent: What Ancient Cultures Can Teach Us About the Lost Art of Raising Happy, Helpful Little Humans. https://michaeleendoucleff.com/hunt-gather-parent/
Resources Discussed/Links
Part one of my conversation with Michaeleen: https://mastermindparenting.com/podcast-304
Our 12-week Basics Bootcamp program is now available as a 100% online self-study course! https://mastermindparenting.com/minimasters/
Live assessment: https://mastermindparenting.com/live-assessment
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I’m a fan of good therapy. But I also see so many moms, who are trying to help their strong-willed ones, in the wrong order imo…they look for a therapist first, before changing anything at home.
Well this is what I’m talking about today with our fave author, Michaeleen Doucleff.
In part one of this conversation, we discuss why pack leadership seems so natural for some folks, and so elusive for others. We also get into the topic of purpose, attention seeking, attachment styles and even disagree on a few things!
As always, thanks for listening. Head over to Facebook, where you can join my free group Mastermind Parenting Community. We post tips and tools and do pop-up Live conversations where I do extra teaching and coaching to support you in helping your strong-willed children so that they can FEEL better and DO better. If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it!
Get all the links, resources, and transcripts here: https://mastermindparenting.com/podcast-304
About Randi Rubenstein
Randi Rubenstein coaches parents raising strong willed kids. Randi searched endlessly to find the magical resource that would help her own highly sensitive, strong-willed child. (He’s now 26, healthy and happy-ish:). She’s been passionate about helping other “cycle-breaker” parents like herself for almost two decades.
Randi’s Web and Social Links
Website: https://mastermindparenting.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mastermindparentingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mastermind_parenting/About Michaleen Doucleff:
Michaleen Doucleff is an award-winning global health correspondent and the author of Hunt, Gather, Parent: What Ancient Cultures Can Teach Us About the Lost Art of Raising Happy, Helpful Little Humans. https://michaeleendoucleff.com/hunt-gather-parent/
Resources Discussed/Links
Our 12-week Basics Bootcamp program is now available as a 100% online self-study course! https://mastermindparenting.com/minimasters/
Live assessment: https://mastermindparenting.com/live-assessment/
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Big changes mean big feelings, and as my youngest heads off to college, I’ve been deep in them.
I’m so glad I got to talk to psychologist and attachment expert Eli Harwood about this. Eli literally calls herself The Attachment Nerd, and she totally gets it.
This one was vulnerable and raw and felt like a therapy session for me.
As always, thanks for listening. Head over to Facebook, where you can join my free group Mastermind Parenting Community. We post tips and tools and do pop-up Live conversations where I do extra teaching and coaching to support you in helping your strong-willed children so that they can FEEL better and DO better. If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it!
Get all the links, resources, and transcripts here: https://mastermindparenting.com/podcast-303
About Randi Rubenstein
Randi Rubenstein helps parents with a strong-willed kiddo become a happier family and enjoy the simple things again like bike rides and beach vacays.
She’s the founder of Mastermind Parenting, host of the Mastermind Parenting podcast, and author of The Parent Gap. Randi works with parents across the U.S.
At Mastermind Parenting, we believe every human deserves to have a family that gets along.
Randi’s Web and Social Links
Website: https://mastermindparenting.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mastermindparentingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mastermind_parenting/About Eli Harwood
Eli Harwood is a licensed therapist who lives in Colorado with her husband, Trevor, and their three children. Eli has been nerding out on attachment research for the past two decades and is on a mission to help make the world a better place, one relationship at a time. She continues this mission in her clinical work, her writing, and running her mouth about attachment on social media. When she isn't working to make the world a more secure place, she is playing dress-up with her kids, obsessing about her sourdough starter, and reminiscing about that one time she won a set of globes as a Price is Right contestant. Visit her at AttachmentNerd.com.
https://www.instagram.com/attachmentnerd
https://www.facebook.com/attachmentnerd/
https://www.tiktok.com/@attachmentnerd?lang=en
Resources Discussed/Links
Raising Securely Attached Kids: Using Connection-Focused Parenting To Create Confidence, Empathy, And Resilience https://attachmentnerd.com/books/raising-securely-attached-kids
Our 12-week Basics Bootcamp program is now available as a 100% online self-study course! https://mastermindparenting.com/minimasters/
Live assessment: https://mastermindparenting.com/live-assessment/
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You know those moments, when a little deal feels like a much bigger deal?
And even though you tell yourself Don’t sweat the small stuff or Settle down, Sister…
You just can’t help it.
I call these Bratty Little Baby moments, and guess what? We all have them.
Big people. Little people.
All the people have Bratty Little Baby moments.
Why you may ask?
Cuz…
Human-ing is hard. And messy. And and and.
And the more we understand this, the less Bratty Little Baby hijacks happen.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
How suppressing meltdown moments in kids leads to self-criticism in adulthood.The questions to ask when you’ve had a bratty moment and you’re convinced you’re a terrible parent.Why it’s okay to lose control sometimes, even if you feel like you should know better.And much more!
As always, thanks for listening. Head over to Facebook, where you can join my free group Mastermind Parenting Community. We post tips and tools and do pop-up Live conversations where I do extra teaching and coaching to support you in helping your strong-willed children so that they can FEEL better and DO better. If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it!
Get all the links, resources, and transcripts here: https://mastermindparenting.com/podcast-302
About Randi Rubenstein
Randi Rubenstein helps parents with a strong-willed kiddo become a happier family and enjoy the simple things again like bike rides and beach vacays.
She’s the founder of Mastermind Parenting, host of the Mastermind Parenting podcast, and author of The Parent Gap. Randi works with parents across the U.S.
At Mastermind Parenting, we believe every human deserves to have a family that gets along.
Randi’s Web and Social Links
Website: https://mastermindparenting.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mastermindparentingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mastermind_parenting/Resources Discussed/Links
Our 12-week Basics Bootcamp program is now available as a 100% online self-study course! https://mastermindparenting.com/minimasters/
Live assessment: https://mastermindparenting.com/live-assessment/
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Have you ever met someone who is doing the thing you wish “younger you” had known?
Recently, I met Esther and wow…Just. Wow.
In many ways she reminded me of “younger me” but better.
Way. Better.
(And with a cool accent to boot:)
She’s been a mom on a mission to turn her household around. And she has implemented so much in such a short amount of time - literal lightning speed.
I feel like what took me decades to figure out has taken Esther minutes.
She’s inspiring to say the least…especially if you have an extra spicy strong willed one.
Esther started as a podcast listener and became a self-directed learner. Now she’s a committed and super impressive, pack-leading Mama Bear.
Take a listen, and imagine all the ways you can transform your family with the right support!
In this episode, you’ll learn:
How we can use tech tools and old-fashioned compassion to support moms wherever they are in their pack leadership journeys.Why well-meaning parents mistakenly see conformity and obedience as kid-raising goals.What I really think of the performative perfection standards too many of us hold ourselves to as parents.And much more!
As always, thanks for listening. Head over to Facebook, where you can join my free group Mastermind Parenting Community. We post tips and tools and do pop-up Live conversations where I do extra teaching and coaching to support you in helping your strong-willed children so that they can FEEL better and DO better. If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it!
Get all the links, resources, and transcripts here: https://mastermindparenting.com/podcast-301
About Randi Rubenstein
Randi Rubenstein helps parents with a strong-willed kiddo become a happier family and enjoy the simple things again like bike rides and beach vacays.
She’s the founder of Mastermind Parenting, host of the Mastermind Parenting podcast, and author of The Parent Gap. Randi works with parents across the U.S.
At Mastermind Parenting, we believe every human deserves to have a family that gets along.
Randi’s Web and Social Links
Website: https://mastermindparenting.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mastermindparentingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mastermind_parenting/Resources Discussed/Links
The Highly Sensitive Child, by Elaine Aron, Ph.D. https://hsperson.com/books/the-highly-sensitive-child/
Dr. William Sears’ Attachment Parenting https://www.askdrsears.com/topics/parenting/attachment-parenting/
No Bad Parts, by Richard C. Schwartz, Ph.D. https://ifs-institute.com/nobadparts
Our 12-week Basics Bootcamp program is now available as a 100% online self-study course! https://mastermindparenting.com/minimasters/
Live assessment: https://mastermindparenting.com/live-assessment/
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Getting the kids out the door in the morning…
I don’t think most parents would describe this simple daily process as simple.
But what if it could be?
When I was thinking about what to share with you on the podcast this week, I remembered this resource, and had to share it with you to help simplify the mornings and set your family up for a super successful school year.
If you need help with the morning madness, this is the episode for you.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
Why nurturing your child’s agency is so critical to making mornings less of a fight.The top five morning tasks a kiddo needs to accomplish before they’re ready to take on the day.How to develop a plan for morning success, and how to get your child onboard with it.And much more!
As always, thanks for listening. Head over to Facebook, where you can join my free group Mastermind Parenting Community. We post tips and tools and do pop-up Live conversations where I do extra teaching and coaching to support you in helping your strong-willed children so that they can FEEL better and DO better. If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it!
Get all the links, resources, and transcripts here: https://mastermindparenting.com/podcast-300
About Randi Rubenstein
Randi Rubenstein helps parents with a strong-willed kiddo become a happier family and enjoy the simple things again like bike rides and beach vacays.
She’s the founder of Mastermind Parenting, host of the Mastermind Parenting podcast, and author of The Parent Gap. Randi works with parents across the U.S.
At Mastermind Parenting, we believe every human deserves to have a family that gets along.
Randi’s Web and Social Links
Website: https://mastermindparenting.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mastermindparentingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mastermind_parenting/Resources Discussed/Links
Our 12-week Basics Bootcamp program is now available as a 100% online self-study course! https://mastermindparenting.com/minimasters/
Live assessment: https://mastermindparenting.com/live-assessment
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You listen to parenting podcasts. You read books. You are a student of how to be the best mom for your kids.
You work your tushie off for your kids…maybe even to be the parent you would’ve wanted.
I see you.
And I know you beat yourself up about the hard moments when you just can’t hold it together anymore.
And wouldn’t it be amazing to have a partner that sees all of you? All that you do. All that you are as a mom.
Would it help you to not be so hard on yourself for those “oops” moments with your kids, if your partner was there to remind you:
Remind you that you are beautiful inside and out.Remind you that a few unproud moments don’t make you a bad mom.Remind you that so many things are working!Remind you that your kids are lucky to have a mom like you.Enjoy this little back and forth convo between a dad and me about exactly this.
And if you want to start Masterminding your house, come and join us!
In this episode, you’ll learn:
How to recognize and ride the cycle of times where you feel like you’re winning, and times when you feel like you can’t do anything right.What to do when you’re in the Messy Middle and feeling guilt over parenting mistakes you’ve made in the past.To give yourself grace when you feel like things suck, so you don’t make yourself feel bad for feeling bad.And much more!
As always, thanks for listening. Head over to Facebook, where you can join my free group Mastermind Parenting Community. We post tips and tools and do pop-up Live conversations where I do extra teaching and coaching to support you in helping your strong-willed children so that they can FEEL better and DO better. If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it!
Get all the links, resources, and transcripts here: https://mastermindparenting.com/podcast-299
About Randi Rubenstein
Randi Rubenstein helps parents with a strong-willed kiddo become a happier family and enjoy the simple things again like bike rides and beach vacays.
She’s the founder of Mastermind Parenting, host of the Mastermind Parenting podcast, and author of The Parent Gap. Randi works with parents across the U.S.
At Mastermind Parenting, we believe every human deserves to have a family that gets along.
Randi’s Web and Social Links
Website: https://mastermindparenting.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mastermindparentingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mastermind_parenting/Resources Discussed/Links
Strange Situation: A Mother's Journey into the Science of Attachment, by Bethany Saltman https://www.bethanysaltman.com/strange-situation
Our 12-week Basics Bootcamp program is now available as a 100% online self-study course! https://mastermindparenting.com/minimasters/
Live assessment: https://mastermindparenting.com/live-assessment/
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If you’re looking for support in figuring out the “now what” after diagnosis, you’ve gotta know Yetta Myrick. Yetta has been in the trenches, supporting her son for 21 years, who was diagnosed early with Autism, ADHD, and intellectual disability.
When it came to finding stellar support for her child with cognitive and developmental challenges, Yetta had no quit!
This often felt like an uphill battle in a confusing and uncaring system. She is an Erin Brockovitch level Mama Bear - inspiring like an instant bestie who has your back.
If you’ve felt overwhelmed trying to make sense of a diagnosis and on a quest to curate an excellent care team for your kiddo…don’t miss this convo.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
How a fierce love and determination to do right for her son helped Yetta become a resource for other families that have been touched by neurodiveristy.Why it’s so important for the home environment to reinforce the support your child gets from their other caregivers.How frustrating it can be to find compassionate help for kids who need extra care, and how you can learn from the experiences of mamas like Yetta who’ve been there.And much more!
As always, thanks for listening. Head over to Facebook, where you can join my free group Mastermind Parenting Community. We post tips and tools and do pop-up Live conversations where I do extra teaching and coaching to support you in helping your strong-willed children so that they can FEEL better and DO better. If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it!
Get all the links, resources, and transcripts here: https://mastermindparenting.com/podcast-298
About Randi Rubenstein
Randi Rubenstein helps parents with a strong-willed kiddo become a happier family and enjoy the simple things again like bike rides and beach vacays.
She’s the founder of Mastermind Parenting, host of the Mastermind Parenting podcast, and author of The Parent Gap. Randi works with parents across the U.S.
At Mastermind Parenting, we believe every human deserves to have a family that gets along.
Randi’s Web and Social Links
Website: https://mastermindparenting.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mastermindparentingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mastermind_parenting/About Yetta Myrick
Yetta Myrick is the mother of a young adult son diagnosed with Autism, ADHD, and Intellectual Disability. Yetta is the Founder and President of the nonprofit DC Autism Parents, and author of the book Mr. Marshall’s Block Party. She has served as an advocate in roles with the Centers for Disease Control, Children’s National Hospital, the Department of Health and Human Services, the DC Developmental Disablities Council, and many others. In 2024 she received the Advocate in Equity Award from the DC Developmental Disability Awareness Month Planning Committee.
Resources Discussed/Links
DC Autism Parents https://dcautismparents.org/
Our 12-week Basics Bootcamp program is now available as a 100% online self-study course! https://mastermindparenting.com/minimasters/
Live assessment:
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Teenage-hood. It’s a loaded topic. It’s a loaded time.
Just you wait til this one’s a teenager.Payback’s a bitch - you were a nightmare as a teenager!We turned out fine but the risks are too risky for kids today.Ya’ll have been asking me for teenager resources for forever.
The teen years have always been tough. Changing schools, changing bodies, racing hormones.
But today’s teenagers face more. The world has become more complicated.
#FACTS.
Recently, I talked to Coach Kevin Baker, and I think you’ll hear immediately why I invited him on the pod. Kevin is super committed to helping stuck in a rut or struggling teenagers.
Listen as we break down this topic and how we can help our kids rather than accidentally stressing them out more.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
Why the freedom to make choices - good AND bad - is so important to your teenager’s development.How to hold expectations for your kiddos, and how to know when it’s more important to let them go and just be supportive.How to stay compassionate and preserve your sanity during the transition from easy, chatty kid to sullen, surly teen.And much more!
As always, thanks for listening. Head over to Facebook, where you can join my free group Mastermind Parenting Community. We post tips and tools and do pop-up Live conversations where I do extra teaching and coaching to support you in helping your strong-willed children so that they can FEEL better and DO better. If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it!
Get all the links, resources, and transcripts here: https://mastermindparenting.com/podcast-297
About Randi Rubenstein
Randi Rubenstein helps parents with a strong-willed kiddo become a happier family and enjoy the simple things again like bike rides and beach vacays.
She’s the founder of Mastermind Parenting, host of the Mastermind Parenting podcast, and author of The Parent Gap. Randi works with parents across the U.S.
At Mastermind Parenting, we believe every human deserves to have a family that gets along.
Randi’s Web and Social Links
Website: https://mastermindparenting.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mastermindparentingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mastermind_parenting/About Coach Kevin Baker
Kevin Baker is a Certified Professional Life Coach who specializes in empowering teenagers. Kevin is on a mission to nurture self-esteem, confidence, and resilience in young minds. With a firm belief that true happiness and success stem from inner strength, he guides adolescents through the transformative process of self-discovery and growth.
Website: https://lifecoachkevin.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinebaker/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifecoachkevin/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TeenLifeCoachKevin
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Do some days seem like a never-ending emotional rollercoaster living with your strong-willed and/or highly sensitive one? Like no matter what you say or do, they just can’t seem to get it together?
On days like these, you might be fighting like hell to stay calm on the outside, but inside your heart is racing and your stomach is tied up in knots.
And these days seem way longer than a mere 24 hours. By bedtime, no wonder you finally blow a gasket…you’re like a human tea kettle and that steam must be released, right?
My guest this week can help. Michelle Grosser is a coach, mom, and neuroscience expert. She knows a ton about what stress does to our brains and bodies. She’s helped so many moms address their triggers, calm their nervous systems and find the peace they so desperately want in their families and lives.
We hit it off instantly. You’re going to learn so much about how to manage overwhelm and avoid burnout.
Listen as we discuss tangible real-life methods for emotional rollercoaster days with your highly sensitive humans.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
How we make meaning out of our kiddos’ behavior (and how to make that meaning into something positive).Why it’s so crucial to recognize, honor, and contain our reactive feelings so we don’t pass our stress on to our sensitive kids.To start with your own healing and mental health in order to build safety and stability for your family.And much more!
As always, thanks for listening. Head over to Facebook, where you can join my free group Mastermind Parenting Community. We post tips and tools and do pop-up Live conversations where I do extra teaching and coaching to support you in helping your strong-willed children so that they can FEEL better and DO better. If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it!
Get all the links, resources, and transcripts here: https://mastermindparenting.com/podcast-296
About Randi Rubenstein
Randi Rubenstein helps parents with a strong-willed kiddo become a happier family and enjoy the simple things again like bike rides and beach vacays.
She’s the founder of Mastermind Parenting, host of the Mastermind Parenting podcast, and author of The Parent Gap. Randi works with parents across the U.S.
At Mastermind Parenting, we believe every human deserves to have a family that gets along.
Randi’s Web and Social Links
Website: https://mastermindparenting.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mastermindparentingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mastermind_parenting/About Michelle Grosser
Michelle is an attorney, pastor, Nervous System Expert, Certified Master Life Coach, and host of The Calm Mom Podcast. Through somatic and neuroscience-based modalities, she coaches women through discovering what’s beneath their triggers and emotions, so they can begin their healing journey and find peace in the present. She deeply believes that the most profound thing we can offer our children is our own healing. She and her husband Jeff have two daughters and live in Miami, FL.
https://michellegrosser.com/
Social: @michellegrosser.coach
Resources Discussed/Links
Peter Levine’s Somatic Experiencing https://traumahealing.org/
“All The Rage,” a...
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As a mom, figuring out when to give my kids a phone has been one of the hardest topics to tackle.
While there have been conveniences once they got a phone, like being able to know where they are at all times and reach them if I need to, the cons have far outweighed the pros in my family.
A phone is the default way lots of kids stay in touch, organize activities, and learn about the world. But it can also suck them into the online world, and make it harder for them to engage in reality.
So this week, I sat down with my youngest kid, Cory, and talked about this hot topic:
What age to give a kid a phoneWhat type of phoneSocial Media accessHow a parent should handle all the common arguments kids often giveAt 18, Cory is old enough to see both the pros and cons and can vividly remember how his first smartphone changed his life.
I had so much fun getting his perspective on this question and even putting him in the hot seat - weighing in on how he’d handle it with a badgering teen, claiming that EVERYONE has a phone and blah blah blah.
When it comes to technology, it’s like the wild wild west for parents. I think I’d do things differently if I had to do it all over again…especially based on my own kid’s advice!
Cory and I discuss what kinds of changes happen in the life - and mind - of a kid when they get their first smartphone, how to decide when they’re ready to handle those changes, and how to (and how not to) talk to your kids about the limits around smartphones.
As always, thanks for listening. Head over to Facebook, where you can join my free group Mastermind Parenting Community. We post tips and tools and do pop-up Live conversations where I do extra teaching and coaching to support you in helping your strong-willed children so that they can FEEL better and DO better. If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it!
Get all the links, resources, and transcripts here: https://mastermindparenting.com/podcast-295
About Randi Rubenstein
Randi Rubenstein helps parents with a strong-willed kiddo become a happier family and enjoy the simple things again like bike rides and beach vacays.
She’s the founder of Mastermind Parenting, host of the Mastermind Parenting podcast, and author of The Parent Gap. Randi works with parents across the U.S.
At Mastermind Parenting, we believe every human deserves to have a family that gets along.
Randi’s Web and Social Links
Website: https://mastermindparenting.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mastermindparentingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mastermind_parenting/Resources Discussed/Links
Our 12-week Basics Bootcamp program is now available as a 100% online self-study course! https://mastermindparenting.com/minimasters/
Live assessment: https://mastermindparenting.com/live-assessment/
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My conversations with Michaeleen Doucleff are so much fun that sometimes I forget to hit record!
Usually it doesn’t even matter what we talk about, but this time it’s extra good.
You know those times when your kid is acting like a little contrarian. You say up, they say down. You say yes, they say no. And around and around and around.
Michaeleen has come up with an amazingly simple sentence that shifts this dynamic like magic.
It will turn them not just into collaborators but actual co-creators.
Listen as Michaeleen and I discuss oh so many things. I love my time with her so much and I think you will too!
In this episode, you’ll learn:
How to encourage your child to contribute ideas and collaborate in planning activities.The messages about our values that we send when we choose recreation for our kids.Why things that keep kids engaged aren’t always as fun as they might seem.And much more!
As always, thanks for listening. Head over to Facebook, where you can join my free group Mastermind Parenting Community. We post tips and tools and do pop-up Live conversations where I do extra teaching and coaching to support you in helping your strong-willed children so that they can FEEL better and DO better. If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it!
Get all the links, resources, and transcripts here: https://mastermindparenting.com/podcast-294
About Randi Rubenstein
Randi Rubenstein helps parents with a strong-willed kiddo become a happier family and enjoy the simple things again like bike rides and beach vacays.
She’s the founder of Mastermind Parenting, host of the Mastermind Parenting podcast, and author of The Parent Gap. Randi works with parents across the U.S.
At Mastermind Parenting, we believe every human deserves to have a family that gets along.
Randi’s Web and Social Links
Website: https://mastermindparenting.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mastermindparentingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mastermind_parenting/About Michaleen Doucleff:
Michaleen Doucleff is an award-winning global health correspondent and the author of Hunt, Gather, Parent: What Ancient Cultures Can Teach Us About the Lost Art of Raising Happy, Helpful Little Humans. https://michaeleendoucleff.com/hunt-gather-parent/
Resources Discussed/Links
The New York Times profile of Virginia Sole-Smith https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/21/well/eat/fat-activist-virginia-sole-smith.html
Her book Fat Talk: Parenting in the Age of Diet Culture https://virginiasolesmith.com/books/fat-talk-parenting-in-the-age-of-diet-culture/
All Joy, No Fun: The Paradox of Modern Parenthood, by Jennifer Senior https://jennifersenior.net/all-joy-and-no-fun
Our 12-week Basics Bootcamp program is now available as a 100% online self-study course! https://mastermindparenting.com/minimasters/
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When you’re in the trenches raising kids, it can feel like the busiest, hardest season of life.
Now, imagine trying to start and run a business at the same time?
I think my son, Cory, would say that’s low key insane.
He’d also hate me claiming to know what he’d say and attempting to use his lingo…whatevs:).
And just like it rarely feels like a perfect time to get pregnant but you go for it anyway, same same when it comes to starting a business.
Turns out the pack leadership skills that work so well for raising a family are also really good for helping you nurture an entrepreneurial business!
In this week’s podcast episode, listen to my conversation with fellow mom of three, podcaster and author, Melissa Llarena, as we dive into all things parenting and business ownering.
If you’ve been putting your dreams on hold, listen now.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
Why it’s so important for busy moms to own and celebrate their own accomplishments.How to identify what lights you up, and give yourself permission to go for it.The powerful lessons we teach our kids when we allow ourselves to follow our dreams.Why the vision you have for your home, family, business, and life is worth fighting for.And much more!
As always, thanks for listening. Head over to Facebook, where you can join my free group Mastermind Parenting Community. We post tips and tools and do pop-up Live conversations where I do extra teaching and coaching to support you in helping your strong-willed children so that they can FEEL better and DO better. If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it!
Get all the links, resources, and transcripts here: https://mastermindparenting.com/podcast-293
About Randi Rubenstein
Randi Rubenstein helps parents with a strong-willed kiddo become a happier family and enjoy the simple things again like bike rides and beach vacays.
She’s the founder of Mastermind Parenting, host of the Mastermind Parenting podcast, and author of The Parent Gap. Randi works with parents across the U.S.
At Mastermind Parenting, we believe every human deserves to have a family that gets along.
Randi’s Web and Social Links
Website: https://mastermindparenting.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mastermindparentingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mastermind_parenting/About Melissa Llarena
Melissa is an author, imagination coach, consultant, speaker, and contributor to ForbesWomen. She also hosts the podcast Unimaginable Wellness, for entrepreneurs, founders, and creators who are also moms. Her book is Fertile Imagination: A Guide for Stretching Every Mom’s Superpower for Maximum Impact.
https://fertileideas.com
https://www.melissallarena.com/podcast/
Resources Discussed/Links
Our 12-week Basics Bootcamp program is now available as a 100% online self-study course! https://mastermindparenting.com/minimasters/
Live assessment:
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When people join the Mastermind Parenting community, they come seeking answers about the way their children behave. What they usually don’t realize is that they’re not just struggling with “bad” behaviors. They need a space where they can unlearn generations of bad advice, and retrain their thinking around the rewards and challenges of parenting sensitive kids. This week we’re talking about a mom who is just starting that process. I’ll share the experiences that are resonating with her, and how her family dynamic is being rewritten through the honesty and empathy she’s receiving in community with other moms.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
What the label “strong-willed” means for a kiddo, for what they need in a parent, and how it will serve them as they grow into the world.That we have to start with ourselves as we cultivate empathy and patience.How easy it is to get stuck in outdated, counterproductive thinking about what it means to parent a sensitive child.The huge impact on a family when mom gives herself permission to feel overwhelmed.And much more!
As always, thanks for listening. Head over to Facebook, where you can join my free group Mastermind Parenting Community. We post tips and tools and do pop-up Live conversations where I do extra teaching and coaching to support you in helping your strong-willed children so that they can FEEL better and DO better. If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it!
Get all the links, resources, and transcripts here: https://mastermindparenting.com/podcast-292
About Randi Rubenstein
Randi Rubenstein helps parents with a strong-willed kiddo become a happier family and enjoy the simple things again like bike rides and beach vacays.
She’s the founder of Mastermind Parenting, host of the Mastermind Parenting podcast, and author of The Parent Gap. Randi works with parents across the U.S.
At Mastermind Parenting, we believe every human deserves to have a family that gets along.
Randi’s Web and Social Links
Website: https://mastermindparenting.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mastermindparentingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mastermind_parenting/Resources Discussed/Links
Our 12-week Basics Bootcamp program is now available as a 100% online self-study course! https://mastermindparenting.com/minimasters/
Live assessment: https://mastermindparenting.com/live-assessment/
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Can we just be real for a minute, and admit that parenting is hard? Kids are wild and wonderful, but their behavior can sometimes be really confusing. That’s never more true than when a kiddo is a delight around one parent, but mean and antagonistic around the other. That’s the situation one of my Mastermind moms faced when she joined us. It’s been a process, for sure, but this week she shared with us how much things have improved. And it started with joining a safe, supportive community where she had permission to get to know herself better.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
How much “quick fix” thinking can interfere with making positive change in your family dynamic.Why we so often need to look inward to figure out what’s motivating challenging behavior in our children.How important it is as a parent to know, embrace, and honor your own needs.And much more!
As always, thanks for listening. Head over to Facebook, where you can join my free group Mastermind Parenting Community. We post tips and tools and do pop-up Live conversations where I do extra teaching and coaching to support you in helping your strong-willed children so that they can FEEL better and DO better. If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it!
Get all the links, resources, and transcripts here: https://mastermindparenting.com/podcast-291
About Randi Rubenstein
Randi Rubenstein helps parents with a strong-willed kiddo become a happier family and enjoy the simple things again like bike rides and beach vacays.
She’s the founder of Mastermind Parenting, host of the Mastermind Parenting podcast, and author of The Parent Gap. Randi works with parents across the U.S.
At Mastermind Parenting, we believe every human deserves to have a family that gets along.
Randi’s Web and Social Links
Website: https://mastermindparenting.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mastermindparentingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mastermind_parenting/Resources Discussed/Links
Holistic Psychologist Nicole LePera: https://theholisticpsychologist.com/
Our 12-week Basics Bootcamp program is now available as a 100% online self-study course! https://mastermindparenting.com/minimasters/
Live assessment: https://mastermindparenting.com/live-assessment/
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Y’all know that Michaeleen Doucleff is my favorite. Her book, Hunt, Gather, Parent, has become a must-read for my Mastermind parents. Since we first connected we’ve spent hours, on and off the mic, vibing and swapping parenting stories. One story I’ve been dying to get more detail about is the decision Michaeleen made to start a whole school out of her house! It’s a remarkable tale of agency, confidence, and a mama knowing what’s best for her kiddo. I guarantee you’ll find it fascinating.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
What makes a mom and journalist with no teaching experience decide to build a learning experience for her daughter.Why the way schools teach is so much more important than what they teach.How a school that doesn’t match your kids' needs can be so bad for their interest in learning.The mindset that makes it possible to trust ourselves with something as important as providing the education our kids need.And much more!
As always, thanks for listening. Head over to Facebook, where you can join my free group Mastermind Parenting Community. We post tips and tools and do pop-up Live conversations where I do extra teaching and coaching to support you in helping your strong-willed children so that they can FEEL better and DO better. If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it!
Get all the links, resources, and transcripts here: https://mastermindparenting.com/podcast-290
About Randi Rubenstein
Randi Rubenstein helps parents with a strong-willed kiddo become a happier family and enjoy the simple things again like bike rides and beach vacays.
She’s the founder of Mastermind Parenting, host of the Mastermind Parenting podcast, and author of The Parent Gap. Randi works with parents across the U.S.
At Mastermind Parenting, we believe every human deserves to have a family that gets along.
Randi’s Web and Social Links
Website: https://mastermindparenting.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mastermindparentingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mastermind_parenting/About Michaleen Doucleff:
Michaleen Doucleff is an award-winning global health correspondent and the author of Hunt, Gather, Parent: What Ancient Cultures Can Teach Us About the Lost Art of Raising Happy, Helpful Little Humans. https://michaeleendoucleff.com/hunt-gather-parent/
Resources Discussed/Links
Our 12-week Basics Bootcamp program is now available as a 100% online self-study course! https://mastermindparenting.com/minimasters/
Live assessment: https://mastermindparenting.com/live-assessment/
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When people find out I’m a parenting coach, they’ll often say they should probably take a parenting class. Now, you know I believe in the value of coaching. But there are lots of everyday opportunities to connect with our kids and teach them how to navigate the world. Stories you read together for fun can be a great source of wisdom if you just know what to look for and reinforce. I call this the “spinach in the spaghetti sauce” method of teaching kids life lessons, and I’ve got a fun example to show you just how effective it can be.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
How books and stories can help us guide our kids, even when they’re not intentionally teaching lessons.Why we parents put so much pressure on ourselves to teach kids all the lessons, when they’re learning so much from the behavior we model.How to appreciate and activate the educational tools we already have at our disposal.And much more!
As always, thanks for listening. Head over to Facebook, where you can join my free group Mastermind Parenting Community. We post tips and tools and do pop-up Live conversations where I do extra teaching and coaching to support you in helping your strong-willed children so that they can FEEL better and DO better. If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it!
Get all the links, resources, and transcripts here: https://mastermindparenting.com/podcast-289
About Randi Rubenstein
Randi Rubenstein helps parents with a strong-willed kiddo become a happier family and enjoy the simple things again like bike rides and beach vacays.
She’s the founder of Mastermind Parenting, host of the Mastermind Parenting podcast, and author of The Parent Gap. Randi works with parents across the U.S.
At Mastermind Parenting, we believe every human deserves to have a family that gets along.
Randi’s Web and Social Links
Website: https://mastermindparenting.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mastermindparentingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mastermind_parenting/Resources Discussed/Links
Our 12-week Basics Bootcamp program is now available as a 100% online self-study course! https://mastermindparenting.com/minimasters/
Live assessment: https://mastermindparenting.com/live-assessment/
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Mother’s Day is so loaded for so many reasons. Now that it’s in the rearview for another year, this is a great time to share some more of my most embarrassing/inspiring mothering mistakes. Embarrassing because they seem painfully obvious in hindsight. Inspiring because they’re a loving reminder from me to you that no parent is perfect. We all want to do better for our kiddos than our parents did for us. The way to do that isn’t to obsess over never messing up, or keep our mistakes secret. It’s to own our falibility and let our kids see us as whole, complicated, loving human beings.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
Some of the oops moments that have shaped my kiddos and our relationship over the years.Why I’m happy to let them roast me a little when we’re reminiscing about times I’ve made a mess of things.How love and humor can grow out of being honest with yourself, your family, and the world about your parenting screw ups.And much more!
As always, thanks for listening. Head over to Facebook, where you can join my free group Mastermind Parenting Community. We post tips and tools and do pop-up Live conversations where I do extra teaching and coaching to support you in helping your strong-willed children so that they can FEEL better and DO better. If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it!
Get all the links, resources, and transcripts here: https://mastermindparenting.com/podcast-288
About Randi Rubenstein
Randi Rubenstein helps parents with a strong-willed kiddo become a happier family and enjoy the simple things again like bike rides and beach vacays.
She’s the founder of Mastermind Parenting, host of the Mastermind Parenting podcast, and author of The Parent Gap. Randi works with parents across the U.S.
At Mastermind Parenting, we believe every human deserves to have a family that gets along.
Randi’s Web and Social Links
Website: https://mastermindparenting.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mastermindparentingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mastermind_parenting/Resources Discussed/Links
My chat with my son Alec about his needle phobia https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0BXoDVVo_A
Mindset: The New Psychology Of Success, by Carol S. Dweck
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/44330/mindset-by-carol-s-dweck-phd/
Mother Hunger: How Adult Daughters Can Understand and Heal from Lost Nurturance, Protection, and Guidance, by Kelly McDaniel https://kellymcdanieltherapy.com/books/#motherhunger
Our 12-week Basics Bootcamp program is now available as a 100% online self-study course! https://mastermindparenting.com/minimasters/
Live assessment: https://mastermindparenting.com/live-assessment/
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