Discover how personalized books boost a child’s self-esteem through name recognition, positive identity formation, and emotional connection in 2026.In this episode : - Why Name Recognition Matters for Young Children - How Representation Shapes Self-Perception in Early Childhood - The Parent-Child Connection Through Shared Reading - Building Confidence Through Positive Storylines - Age-Appropriate Applications Across Childhood Stages - Practical Considerations When Choosing Personalized

Overwhelmed parents, you are not alone! Discover how low-stimulation parenting can transform your noisy house into a peaceful, joyful sanctuary.If you ever feel like your home is a giant pinball machine of flashing toys and loud noises, experiencing sensory overload in parents is incredibly common. For the highly sensitive parent or introverted moms navigating the beautiful, messy journey of raising kids, constant noise can quickly lead to severe parental burnout.In this uplifting episode of The

Friendship drama is one of the biggest sources of stress for kids — and heartbreak for parents. In this episode, Justin and Kylie unpack the six powerful habits that create strong, lasting friendships and explain how parents can help children build healthier relationships from the very beginning. From loyalty and inclusion to emotional support and trust, these simple but profound friendship skills can shape your child’s confidence, wellbeing, and sense of belonging for years to come. If

WELCOME BACK TO SEASON 2!!!!!!!🤎🤎🤎It’s been a few months since I recorded a solo episode, so we have a lot to catch up on! In this episode, I’m sharing a little bit about what happened over the summer, or, more accurately, everything that DIDN’T happen. 😂 Let’s say, the last few months looked nothing like I thought they would. 👀 Grab your coffee and let’s catch up. 🤎 . . . . Grab my new book! Homemaking with Purpose: 30-Day Devotional for the Modern Homemaker Follow Brianne on

In this deeply personal and essential episode of Raising Humans, host Summer Fenton shares her raw journey of supporting her daughter through a gender identity change. This episode is designed for parents who are navigating the complex emotional landscape of having a child come out as transgender or non-binary, offering practical advice on how to hold space without trying to fix the experience. If you are searching for guidance on how to support your child’s gender identity while managing your own

In this episode, I explore how keeping things simple can reduce mental pressure and help us focus on what really matters. A simple approach to creating more space and ease in everyday life.If you'd like to explore more tools and supports, you'll find everything at diversewellbeing.ie.Until next time, take care.This is Diverse Wellbeing — empowering parents, and embracing wellness.

Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.Ramsey Brown gives tips + tricks for skincare during pregnancy and postpartum.

DEAR READY OR NOT: Is working an extra day worth it if you only make $150 after childcare? Will you regret working more in your child’s last year before school? And where’s the line between putting your family first and taking the piss with flexible work?— Got a question? Submit it here! — Thanks for listening! If you liked the show, please tell your friends, subscribe or write a review. You can also find us on Instagram: @readyornot.pod @laurentreweek_ @lucindamckimm_

This week on In The Middle With You, Gaia Altshuler and Tammy Kuku invite you into a two-part series on capability. What does it really mean for our kids to be capable? Why is capability such an important part of raising healthy, confident middle schoolers? We’re unpacking the connection between capability and confidence, and exploring how giving our teens opportunities to try, struggle, problem-solve, and grow can shape the way they see themselves. With so many voices, opinions, and messages

Most boo baskets are filled with candy and little Halloween trinkets that become clutter by November 1. Instead, I’m sharing five non-candy boo basket ideas for kids built around one “hero toy,” including Halloween building toys, STEM activities, games, crafts and dolls kids can keep playing with after Halloween. Featured toys include the PicassoTiles Haunted House STEM Set, Horrified from Ravensburger, KiwiCo’s motion-sensing spider, the National Geographic Creepy Creatures Rock Painting Kit...

Carol Ann Kates — former grocery store and deli owner/operator turned award-winning cookbook author of Secret Recipes from the Corner Market and Grocery Shopping Secrets — shares shop-floor wisdom and kitchen-tested tricks for reducing stress while grocery shopping and cooking in the postpartum months. Expect practical, empathy-first strategies for shorter store runs, faster meal prep, smart batching, and partner-friendly systems that protect recovery and preserve energy. What we cover Three ...

Learning how to build confidence in kids starts with a hard truth: the instinct to jump in and help isn't just harmless, it can quietly teach your child that they can't handle hard things alone. If your child refuses the puzzle above their level, hides when it's their turn, or gives up the second something gets tricky, this is the pattern behind it.Confidence for kids doesn't come from praise or from things going smoothly, it comes from tolerated struggle. In this video, I break down exactly what's

In today’s episode of The Hybrid Athlete Dad, I share why dads need something hard to chase. From setting challenging goals to embracing discomfort and staying disciplined, I talk about how having something to work toward can bring purpose, structure, and motivation to your life.

Artificial intelligence can write the essay, solve the math problem, summarize the chapter, and brainstorm the science project. But if AI helps our children produce better work, does that necessarily mean they’re learning more?In this episode of The Parenting 411 Podcast, I explore one of the newest challenges showing up around the homework table: helping children use AI without allowing it to do the thinking for them.  We don’t want to make AI the villain, nor do we want to take on the role of

School has started again, and this is a time of year when I often hear from parents who say something like:“My child was doing so well over the summer, and suddenly things have changed.” Maybe you’re noticing more tics. Sleep has become disrupted. Your child seems more irritable, anxious, hyperactive, unfocused, or dysregulated. Perhaps digestive issues have returned, or behaviors you thought had improved are suddenly showing up again. When this happens, I encourage parents to ask a very important

Send us Fan Mail It's Sensory Processing Awareness Month once again, but instead of covering everything about SPD like we did last year, this is a quick, focused episode. If you want the fuller picture, check out last year's episode where we broke down what SPD actually is and how it shows up day to day by clicking here! Find sensory tools and coping resources at the Just My MomSense Etsy shop by clicking here! Follow Just My MomSense across the social media universe: Follow on Instagram Foll...

Does it feel like you’re the one who has to remember everything—the appointments, the groceries, the school forms, what’s for dinner, and what the baby needs next? That’s the mental load of motherhood, and it can leave you exhausted even when you haven’t stopped moving all day.In this episode, I’m sharing three simple systems to get some of those reminders out of your head, make the week feel more manageable, and share responsibility at home. You don’t need a perfect routine. You need a place to

Getting your child to cooperate doesn’t always mean getting firmer. Sometimes, it means getting playful. In this episode, Dr. Cathryn shares one of the most underused discipline tools for young kids: playfulness. You’ll hear the story of Jamie, a little girl who absolutely did NOT want to leave, and how a doorknob offered the clue her parents needed. Dr. Cathryn explains the “calm-calm-explode cycle” many parents fall into, why repeating yourself or getting more serious often doesn’t work, an...

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In Part 2 of this powerful conversation, identity coach Daniel Schulerr joins Craig Nash on It’s a Grand Life to discuss how false narratives shape our relationships, emotions, parenting, finances, and sense of self. Daniel explains how people often operate from default beliefs formed years earlier — beliefs tied to performance, rejection, fear, inadequacy, or shame — and how uncovering those narratives can lead to real transformation. Topics covered include: • Why your identity should not ...