On this episode I am joined by Ashleigh Schopen, a Certified Child Life Specialist to discuss what that is and when kids and families may benefit from working with one. (Trigger Warning - We do touch on grief and loss in this episode.) Learn more about Ashleigh and her support services at https://www.childlifeconsulting.com/about

On this episode I am joined by Coral Edwards and Megan Gallagher, co-facilitators for the Philadelphia chapter of Chamber of Mothers, a collective movement to advance maternal rights in America. They are a nonpartisan 501(c)(3) uniting all mothers+ as advocates to create a better America that offers systemic supports for families including federally protected paid family leave, affordable childcare, & improved maternal mortality.

Learn more and get involved at chamberofmothers.com.

On this episode I am joined by Shawn Kraemer, a mom of two teenagers and a licensed professional counselor who works with adolescents and adults with anxiety, ADHD, depression, self harm, relationship issues and autism spectrum disorder to discuss how we can be with our teenaged kids in ways that will help them feel close, grow up well, and keep us sane too.

Learn more about Shawn and the Center for Psychological Services at https://www.centerpsych.com/ For more about my mission visit centerforconfidentparenting.org.

On this episode I am joined by Ashley Minni, a Certified Health and Wellness Coach, Yoga Instructor, and the Founder of Foundation to Flourish, a health coaching program for overwhelmed moms. We cover the 5 steps she utilizes in her 12 week program to help moms find peace and balance so you can be more present and grow in your relationships and career (without mom-guilt or living in a state of exhaustion!)

Learn more about Ashley Here

Schedule your complimentary 45 minute discovery session with Ashley at https://calendly.com/foundationtoflourish/free-consultation

For more about your host and her mission visit CenterforConfidentParenting.org.

I was joined by Avery Wasmanski, a licensed professional counselor and mom of two littles under 5 who received a diagnosis of ADHD only after becoming a mother. Late in life and missed diagnoses are very commonplace, especially among women, so many mothers share this experience. Listen as we discuss what aspects of ADHD can make motherhood* that much harder and what things to consider if you are dealing with a harsh inner critic and/or overwhelm.

Learn more about Avery here.

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*On this episode we chose to use the word mother throughout. The information herein may be beneficial for all parents/guardians/caregivers regardless of your family structure or how you identify. We are here for and welcome each of you, regardless of the same.

I was thrilled to be joined by the Constipation Gurus, a duo who supports families struggling to address common potty- training challenges such as constipation, withholding, encopresis (poop accidents), enuresis (pee accidents), and endless journeys on the Miralax train.

Listen to hear why these challenges are so common, can last SO long and what you can do to effectively support your child to progress past them.

Learn more about the Gurus Poop Boot Camp video course here.

Learn more about the team and their 1:1 services here.

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I was joined by mom and special education teacher Jennifer Kempin to learn about a brand-new school option in its first full year of enrollment in Norristown, Pa for elementary aged students who are struggling to fit the public and private school setting. We discuss what her Waldorf inspired, whole child approach consists of, what a microschool is, who her program may be a good fit for, what a typical day and week looks like and much more. Learn more at https://www.waldorfmicroschool.com/.

Learn about the Center for Confident Parenting and Erica's personal and professional mission to help parents access information, support and resources⁠ here⁠.

On today's episode I am joined by parent coach Maria Sanders to explore why it is necessary for parents to set and hold clear expectations and, more importantly, how to set and hold them when faced with pushback, meltdowns and other hard to tolerate reactions. Whether you have a young child or a tween/teen and whether they are neurodivergent or neurotypical, Maria's approach will help move your family from pushback and power struggles to collaboration and cooperation.

Learn more about Maria here.

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