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  • T minus 2 days until a candy avalanche is at our doorsteps!

    Thankfully, my guest today, Nicole Cruz, RD is here to take some weight off our shoulders.

    Nicole is the founder of Nourish Together, a shame-free approach to family nutrition. As a Registered Dietitian and mom of three, Nicole supports parents in raising confident eaters who can eat a variety, listen to their body cues, and not obsess over sweets or other ‘treats’.

    We start off our conversation naming many of the understandable fears around sugar, and how sometimes our fears end up exacerbating the fascination! Nicole shares two really important factors that help take sugar off it’s pedestal and teach an intuitive eating approach. She then gave a lot of practical advice for managing all the holiday sweets to come, Halloween and beyond.

    IN THIS EPISODE, WE COVERED...

    What to do if your child is OBSESSED with sweetsThe enemies of intuitive eating - scarcity and restrictionWhat one word matters most in our language around food

    DON'T MISS-

    Whether or not she recommends using the “Switch Witch” or other trades for Halloween candy

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  • Are you in the midst of the chaotic beautiful hard journey that is raising a gifted child at your house? Can you know "for sure" if your child is gifted?

    My guest today, Erin Vanek has spent well over a decade supporting gifted students with a Master's in Education and an endorsement in gifted education. She's also the founder of The Gifted Perspective, offering workshops, printable resources, and activities, and fostering a strong social media community. At home, she navigates the challenge of raising two twice-exceptional (2e) learners of her own.

    In today’s episode, Erin shared how she beat herself up for struggling to support her oldest in ways she could with her students, and sharing what led to answers that allowed him to thrive, setting off a cascade of realizations within her family.

    She defined twice-exceptional kids and giftedness as a whole, including the common traits, complexities, assets, and struggles as well as the most fascinating concept- asynchronous development - insight sure to set off lightbulbs and peace of mind in many listening parents.


    IN THIS EPISODE, WE COVERED...

    Why gifted kids make seemingly simple + “careless” mistakesThe "waiting for the other shoe to drop” feeling parents like Erin so commonly feel when getting updates from school staff knowing there are behaviors to discussA key life skill to model with your gifted child while they’re still young


    DON'T MISS-

    The parenting changes you can make now to prevent your child from burning out down the road

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  • Election day in the US is in 21 days (Tuesday, November 5th). Early voting has already began!

    As parents, our kids are counting on us. Every vote counts, especially in the smallest races and ballot initiatives, shaping the world our kids grow up in.

    I do not expect you to agree with everything (or anything) I share here today and that's okay. I just want you to vote!

    IN THIS EPISODE I SHARED:

    Things you can't know about your family's futureA memory I'm afraid to admitConcepts that are allowed to co-exist

    DON'T MISS:

    Final reminders before you go do your part


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    Vote.org to find registration, early voting and day of info for your state

    2024 Nebraska Voter Guide


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  • One could say with motherhood, you know what you’re signing up for - but you certainly have no idea how it will feel.

    As a Child of Divorce and Child Protection Worker with a background in Psychology and Social Service Work, Jamie Scrimgeour thought she knew what she was signing up for as a childless bachelorette when she decided to marry a man with three kids and an ex.

    But as I am sure you can guess, she felt like she had no freaking idea, and quickly found herself in-over-her head. Finding a lack of resources for step moms, she created her own and now supports thousands of step moms in doing the work to show up as their best selves.

    In this episode, we spoke to assumptions her clients make of her and each other and unique challenges stepmoms face. She spoke to the guilt stepmoms feel in typical motherhood spaces - the things they would be shamed to say and the cycle they get into trying to prove themselves. She also shared advice for ex's and offered grace for dads.


    IN THIS EPISODE, WE COVERED...

    The dichotomy of "loving like they're your own" yet needing to "know your place"Things stepmoms are ashamed to sayWhy learning how to disengage without disconnecting is a critical, relationship-saving skill

    DON'T MISS-

    Questions every parent can ask themselves to gain clarity + intentionality moving forward as a family


    // MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE //
    Book: The Origins of You: How Breaking Family Patterns Can Liberate the Way We Live and Love by Vienna Pharaon

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  • When other kids at the park instantly listen to their parents, it can make even the most well-intentioned parent feel self-conscious (and a little jealous).

    Isn’t that the goal? A child who listens without hesitation?

    Let’s talk about it.

    IN THIS EPISODE I SHARED:

    The longterm ramifications of putting obedience on a pedestalWhat to focus on and aim for insteadA question to ask yourself to reflect on your approach

    DON'T MISS:

    The limiting factor that makes all of this extra challenging with strong-willed kids!


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  • "You can't have ADHD! You have a master's degree!"

    ... and other misconceptions about ADHD. Whether you've been diagnosed, related to the memes, or have a child that's been diagnosed... this episode is for you!

    Patricia Sung, Adult ADHD coach and host of Motherhood in ADHD, is here to share her journey into diagnosis, understanding her unique brain, and empowering other moms to do the same.

    We normalize the struggle, share new insights, and reflect on the powerful act of breaking cycles.


    IN THIS EPISODE, WE COVERED...

    Common traits and misconceptions of ADHD beyond being forgetful Her go-to tools for managing anger while parentingWays to work WITH your ADHD to boost your self-compassion as a parent

    DON'T MISS-

    The double-edged sword that is having family with ADHD


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  • In today's quick episode, I break down a key facet to behavior modification I've been supporting a lot of clients with lately!

    It’s not a surefire guarantee toward cupcakes, rainbows and butterflies - but it is necessary shift in your communication that doesn’t contribute to a crash and burn affect.


    IN THIS EPISODE I SHARED:

    2 Examples of effective behavior modification outside of parentingWhat the "Hold the Football" Tool is and why it's criticalHow to apply this tool when a sibling is being pestered in the car

    DON'T MISS:

    A challenge for you as you parent this week!


    // MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE //
    Netflix Series- America's Sweethearts: The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders


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  • My guest today, Holly Murphy, is accomplished in their profession, a devoted parent in love with their kids, a vibrant personality, AND they’re open about how if they knew what they knew NOW back THEN, they would not become a parent.

    You might not agree with Holly, but I know they’re not the only one. If there’s one thing we are on Failing Motherhood- it’s honest - and that’s why stories like Holly’s have a place here.

    There is nothing more serious than making the commitment to become a parent. Do you truly know what you’re signing up for? Can you?

    IN THIS EPISODE, WE COVERED...

    Holly's two different paths into parenthoodWhy we believe parenting is so much harder than teaching (as teachers) Ways to find yourself outside the parent role

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    What to do when parenting isn't what you thought it would be


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  • It's that time of year, when your strong-willed child keeps it together all day at school then lets it all fall apart with you the second they get in the car.

    I packed this episode full of perspective, mindset shifts, tangible strategies and preventative measures to equip you with the "game face" you need to tackle this transition.

    IN THIS EPISODE I SHARED:

    How to meet them where they're at while still setting boundariesWhy saying "Stop." "Don't" or "Calm down" won't work and what will insteadQuestions to ask instead of "how was your day?"

    DON'T MISS:

    The tool you need to try esp. if you have siblings riding home together


    // MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE //

    Kids Podcasts I recommend: (find them on Spotify or Apple Podcasts)
    PRE-K

    Circle RoundQuentin and Alfie's ABC AdventuresMolly of DenaliSound Detectives

    ELEMENTARY

    The Big Life Kids PodcastStory PiratesGreeking Out from National Geographic KidsWhat If WorldBut Why - A Podcast for Curious KidsSmash Boom Best



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  • A special gift for you this week, courtesy of our friends at Moms Talk Autism. Not only did they join me for last week’s episode, but they interviewed me on their show and were kind enough to share it with our audience so I could share it here.

    My work specializes in helping families who are struggling with Neurodivergent traits in their child but don’t have a diagnosis yet or whose child does not meet the criteria for a specific diagnosis.

    In this episode of Moms Talk Autism, I share what traits to look for in your child and what to do when you’re in the messy middle, in hopes this conversation is a helpful stepping stone to finding solutions for your family.

    After you tune into this episode, don’t forget to head over to Moms Talk Autism and check it out... lots of great vulnerable conversations, topics and resources for families with Neurodivergent and Autistic kids!

    IN THIS EPISODE, WE COVERED...

    The dichotomy of strong-willed kids at HOME v. at schoolJean's 1st hand experience of this with her daughter 20 years agoThe powerful catalyst of community

    DON'T MISS-

    When it feels like you're in an abusive relationship with your child

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  • Today I’m sitting down with Brittney and Shannon, two out of the four moms from Moms Talk Autism, a podcast where good friends share their journeys figuring out in real time how to best support their kids and themselves, discussing school, family balance, siblings, grief, therapies, social issues, behaviors, delays, diagnosis advocacy, marriage, and more.

    Our conversation highlights their individual stories, Brittney with four kids - two with Autism, both with very different needs and Shannon with an 18 year old and 10 y/o daughter with Autism. They offer honesty, wisdom and advice for other parents in the trenches with them - where there’s no rulebook and a lot of pressure, spanning from protecting your peace, finding your people, and building a new dream.

    As we wrap up, they reflect on the beautiful ways they’ve changed as people as a result of parenting their kids.


    IN THIS EPISODE, WE COVERED...

    Trusting your gut when you know something is wrong"My child has not changed, your perception of them has..."Moments that are gut-wrenching alongside moments of gratitude


    DON'T MISS-

    Diversifying your friendship portfolio

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  • Have you ever been told, "I HATE YOU" by your child?
    Or even worse "You're not coming to my birthday party!"

    Parents of strong-willed kids (esp. mom) can become the scapegoat for the anger they harbor, and it can lead to parents hearing things like “You don’t love me”.

    This often causes a spiral into permissiveness to avoid conflict, anxiety, and/or a lot of self-doubt as a parent.

    Spoiler Alert: They don’t hate you. They hate feeling crazy and all alone with their BIG emotions. And we do too.

    IN THIS EPISODE I SHARED:

    My CRAZY week and what led me to resent my husband7 things they hate MORE than youThe prerequisite to building the momentum that’s needed to problem solve forward together


    DON'T MISS:

    How to interpret and respond when your child says “I HATE YOU!”

    // MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE //
    Episode 111 (June 2023): “Why are they so angry?”

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  • You are gonna be pretty hard-pressed to find more honesty than what is inside this conversation! In today's episode, I have the honor of interviewing Joseph and Sarah, my clients + parents of 6- and 21-year-old daughters.

    Together they share the shifts that made it possible to stop triggering their daughter's defense mechanism, get on the same page, and have an approach and home full of mutual respect.

    Fair warning - Joseph describes himself as a blunt, "tell-it-like-it-is" kind of guy, and that is exactly what we get from him. No fluff, no sugarcoating; the real deal.
    He has gone from being incredibly skeptical of gentle parenting itself, let alone my program or working with me, to being on my podcast.

    This episode might speak deepest to Gen X'ers, dads, or any/all parents that were raised not to ask for help.

    If your partner is skeptical of how you're trying to parent, send them this episode.

    IN THIS EPISODE, WE COVERED...

    The breaking point that made change possibleJoseph's powerful realizations that allowed him to stop fighting with HarperA new way to define "gentle parenting", esp. for strong-willed kids

    DON'T MISS-

    Sarah + Joseph's two LIFESAVERS for bedtime


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  • Parents are inundated with messages from complete strangers on the Internet and in person reiterating "You're going to miss this!" "It goes SO fast!" "The mess can wait!"

    The problem is... sometimes the mess can't wait, you might NOT miss this stage, or there's so much more to look forward to!

    Let's stop forcing undue pressure on parents and instead, consider the hope and gratitude in a more longterm approach.


    IN THIS EPISODE I SHARED:

    A viral post and a well-written rebuttal The lies I believed and what I believe now as a mom to 10 + 11 y/o'sPermission to step away without guilt

    DON'T MISS:

    The best might be yet to come


    * Failing Motherhood will be on break until August. *


    // MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE //
    FB Post: Last Time for Everything by Shay Toler


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  • Happy Father's Day, dads!

    My guests today, Kevin + Evan, are two stay-at-home dad comedians trying to let parents know the struggle is normal and we’re doing better than we think.

    You might already follow them as they’ve been featured on Good Morning America, Momsplaining with Kristen Bell, & Today and go viral often on TikTok and Instagram for bits like "Dad Press Conferences".

    ‌They’ve set out to be relatable dads that can poke fun out of the bizarre experience that parenting is, fight the stigma of the bar being on the floor for dads and give parents permission to laugh at themselves and their kids, knowing they’re not alone.

    They say they're failing fatherhood, but I pull some great parenting perspective out of them inside this episode!

    IN THIS EPISODE, WE COVERED...

    Some of the most patronizing moments they've had as SAHD'sHow they find the line of what to share onlineHow to add the Improv tool of "Yes, And" to your parenting toolkit

    DON'T MISS-

    Why they're already the parents they wish they were


    // CONNECT WITH KEVIN & EVAN //
    ‎Dumb Dad Podcast on Apple Podcasts
    Instagram: @thedumbdads
    TikTok: The Dumb Dads


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  • Ryan Allen, LPCC-S, LPC, is a licensed therapist with a decade of expertise working with young children and their families. A parent of two young kids, Ryan creates free resources for nearly 1 million parents and child caregivers on both TikTok and IG, providing guidance and support to shift away from traditional punitive approaches towards fostering environments of mutual respect.

    I intentionally bring up several controversial topics to get his thoughts.

    Is it true....

    That therapists are perfect parents?That your pediatrician’s advice is the golden rule?That kids grow out of behaviors?That you shouldn’t say “good job”?That you have to read to your kids every night?That all it takes to extinguish a behavior is playing your cards right?Is there such a thing as a naughty or bad kid?If your child knows better and does it anyway, isn’t that manipulation? Shouldn’t you take it personally?Do we need to fix a behavior right away or else it will get worse?


    IN THIS EPISODE, WE COVER -

    Two questions to ask yourself to actually stop a negative behaviorThe insight that completely shifted Ryan’s professional approachAn alternative approach to the red/green/yellow clip charts

    DON’T MISS:

    What to do when behavior feels disrespectful


    // MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE //
    Beyond Behavior by Mona Delahooke
    Dan Siegel books
    Punished by Rewards by Alfie Kohn
    No Bad Kids by Janet Lansbury

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  • You're 100% right. They do know better. These are smart kids we're talking about here, nothing gets past them!

    So, if that's true, why are they still hitting, pushing, screaming, or whathaveyou?

    Explaining the rules for the 1,456th time isn't going to solve anything.

    What will? Tune in with curiosity.

    IN THIS EPISODE, I SHARE...

    The truth behind two incredibly common misconceptionsThe painful sting of regret that's oh, too familiarHow it feels when the tables have turned

    DON'T MISS:

    Why it's problematic to tell your child to "make good choices."


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  • Today you get a true behind the scenes look at what parenting a strong-willed child looks like at someone else's house.

    Laura and Mike are full-time working parents with 3 kids living in Minneapolis.


    Just a few months ago, they describe what parenting felt like - powerless, volatile, unpredictable. They felt lost, with no toolkit and no shared understanding.


    After sharing the barriers they had to overcome to get support, they narrate what really stuck with them through the work that they did on themselves through their time inside Wholeheartedly CALM, my 3 month group coaching program.


    They both describe the feeling of empowerment they found through a lot of self reflection and just how amazing it feels to get to enjoy their kids more again. Their kids enjoy being enjoyed as well!

    IN THIS EPISODE, WE COVERED…

    The power of language - small tweaks have a huge impact on cooperationWays to take your power back as a parent, while empowering your child at the same timeThe topic Laura + Mike truly appreciated having shame-free conversations about

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    It matters more what we do than what we say

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  • Failing Motherhood is 4 years old and Wholeheartedly is 5! We’re taking this opportunity to reflect on the last two years and the lessons I’ve learned - some easily, some the hard way.

    Entrepreneurship is such a similar journey to parenting - you don’t know what you’re getting into exactly, it’s much harder than anticipated, it requires a lot of self-work and growth, and it’s riddled with self-doubt and imposter syndrome. You have to take it one day at a time and make new decisions with every piece of new information.


    Take these 5 Lessons into your current business, potential business idea, or parenting journey, and know that your confidence is everything!

    IN THIS EPISODE I SHARED:

    The Importance of “pruning” over innovating at this stageWhat I attribute the consistent success of Wholeheartedly toHow to relate these lessons to your parenting

    DON'T MISS:

    Why “going viral” doesn’t mean what we think it does

    ‌// MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE //
    Ep. #65: 3 Years In: Reflections on being a Solopreneur - Failing Motherhood

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  • ‌Today’s conversation answers so many questions you’re likely too afraid to ask.

    My guest today immediately makes uncomfortable topics comfortable, sensitive subjects approachable and speaks from so much experience, get ready to pull up a chair.


    Kelley Coleman is a feature film development executive turned author and advocate for parent caregivers and individuals with disabilities. Her book Everything No One Tells You About Parenting a Disabled Child: Your Guide to the Essential Systems, Services, and Supports combines the wisdom of 40 experts and all sorts of cheat codes to save time in all the logistics of raising a disabled child, including her own experience parenting a child with multiple disabilities.


    Disability remains such a taboo topic, and there is so much to learn from Kelley. She shares what parents of disabled children wish we knew, as well as speaking hope and validation directly to parents of disabled children.

    IN THIS EPISODE, WE COVERED...

    The most respectful terminology to useHow to handle when your child is curious and you don’t know the first thing to sayAll the emotions that are normal to have when your child gets diagnosed

    DON'T MISS-

    Kelley pouring her heart out with ways to make your caregiver role sustainable while sharing validation and hope

    // CONNECT WITH KELLEY //
    Link to order the book: Everything No One Tells You About Parenting a Disabled Child: Your Guide to the Essential Systems, Services, and Supports
    Website: www.kelleycoleman.com
    Instagram: @hellokelleycoleman

    // MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE //
    Emily Ladau: https://emilyladau.com
    Tiffany Hammond, aka Fidgets and Fries: https://www.fidgetsandfries.co
    Elspeth, aka Neurodivergent Parenting: Think Outside the Box:
    Neurodivergent Parenting: Think Outside The Box


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