In dieser Podcastfolge erzähle ich gemeinsam mit Leander, dem Papa meiner Kinder, von den Geburten unserer drei Kinder, besonders der friedlichen Geburt unserer Tochter, die uns beide völlig begeisterte und sehr heilsam war.

Diagnosen und vermeintliche Diagnosen begegnen Eltern heute gefühlt überall. Vor allem aufSocial Media reichen manchmal schon fünf vermeintliche Anzeichen und plötzlich fragt man sich: Moment mal … trifft das nicht auch auf mein Kind zu? Aber wann wird aus „Mein Kind ist eben so“ tatsächlich etwas, bei dem wir genauer hinschauen sollten? Und wann suchen wir vielleicht nach einer Diagnose für Verhalten, das noch völlig im Rahmen kindlicher Entwicklung liegt? In dieser Folge sprechen

Medication changes are something many parents of children with epilepsy know all too well.You follow the schedule. You monitor for side effects. You communicate with your child’s medical team. You hope the new medication will help.But what happens when your child starts acting differently and you begin to wonder, Is this medication really right for her/him? Is she/he going to be okay?In today’s episode, I’m sharing a very real and very recent experience we’ve been going through with our daughter as

In this episode of Van Talk, we’re asking a big question: which generation has had it hardest when it comes to raising kids, especially now that technology, social media, and the internet are part of everyday life?We talk about why we want to be a “living room family,” spending time together in the same space instead of everyone disappearing into separate rooms and separate screens. That means phones away at the dinner table, family meals filled with actual conversation, and intentionally creating

It's Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, and I'm finally revealing the cover of my debut book, Never Healing Alone. I share the meaning behind every color and image, why your pre-order matters more than you think, and three simple ways you can help this book reach the families who need it. Sis, it's here. 💛 This October, during Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, I'm sitting with you solo to reveal the cover of my debut book, Never Healing Alone: How to Navigate Grief and Find

Parenting Beyond Meltdowns is Ranked in the Top 2.5% of Podcasts Worldwide!Have you ever walked away from your child's meltdown wondering why you reacted that way when you knew what you wanted to do differently? Feel frustrated because you've read the parenting books, listened to the podcasts, and learned about emotional regulation, but still find yourself yelling? Wonder if you'll ever be able to stay regulated and build connection with your child when things get hard? In This Episode In this

The story of the “Cornell 7” gang rape has sent shockwaves across the country. As details emerge, a parade of issues have follow, from disturbing legal loopholes to the impact of media on young people’s behavior to the responsibilities of bystanders. We are joined by Dr. Debby Herbenick, professor and researcher on young people’s sexual behavior, to discuss a way forward. The Cornell case is not singular –– how do we guide young people to ultimately prevent assaults from happening in the first