Best Berkow Podcasts (2024)

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Teaching Body Safety Language to Children and Teens with Feather Berkower | Ep 78 44:44

7d ago44:44

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Today we’re sharing an interview from the 2024 Safe Parenting Summit. Feather Berkower joins me to discuss teaching body safety to children and teens. Feather is a licensed clinical social worker and holds a Master’s of Social Welfare from the University of California, Berkeley. She has been a leader in child sexual abuse prevention since 1985 and …

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Heartful Habits: Navigating Sibling Rivalry | Ep 79 25:14

2h ago25:14

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In this episode of the Heartful Parent Podcast, we’re diving into a topic that hits home for many families—sibling rivalry. With the summer winding down and school either starting or just around the corner, the dynamics between siblings can often become more tense. Whether your kids are getting on each other’s nerves or engaging in outright fights,…

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Tackling Gun Violence – The Leading Cause of Childhood Deaths in America with Renée Hopkins | Ep 77 51:13

14d ago51:13

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Hey there, podcast listeners! Welcome back to another episode of the Heartful Parent Podcast. I'm thrilled you're here, especially as we're in the thick of summer. I hope you're finding some time for rest, relaxation, and connecting with your kids in fun and meaningful ways. I'm currently on vacation with my family, so this week, I'm bringing you a…

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Embracing Childhood Independence with Lenore Skenazy | Ep 76 59:48

24d ago59:48

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I'm thrilled to share an insightful interview with Lenore Skenazy, originally conducted for the 2023 Safe Parenting Summit. Lenore, the author of *Free Range Kids* and founder of the Let Grow Foundation, discusses the importance of fostering children's independence. Last week, I talked about helping kids grow their confidence and competence. Reflec…

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Helping Our Children Build Competence, Capability, and Confidence | Ep 75 47:25

30d ago47:25

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To help kids become more independent, it's great to encourage their autonomy, give them responsibilities, and offer meaningful encouragement. Things like sleepaway camps and job roles can really boost their confidence and resilience, setting them up for future success. Just recently, my daughter went to sleepaway camp, and I've got a funny story to…

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Let's Talk About Porn with Amy Lang & Casey O'Roarty | Ep 74 48:06

1M ago48:06

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Today, we're diving into a really important topic: the impact of pornography on children. We've got two amazing guests with us, Amy Lang and Casey O'Roarty, to help unpack this. We're seeing some worrying trends with kids being exposed to explicit content online, and it's more important than ever for parents to step in and have open, honest convers…

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Postive Parenting with Reem Raouda | ep 73 38:05

1M ago38:05

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Hi Friends, If you've listened to the podcast for any period of time, you've heard me talk about positive discipline and relationship and the importance of parenting in a different way than we were likely parented and we're going to dig into that and even more detail today with my guest, who I'm so thrilled to introduce you to Reem Raouda Reem is a…

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Embracing LGBTQIA+ Acceptance through Faith, Love, and Radical Inclusivity with Susan Cottrell | Ep 72 49:32

2M ago49:32

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Whether you are the parent of an LGBTQIA+ kiddo or you don’t know yet whether or not you are the parent of an LGBTQIA+ kiddo, or you have an LGBTQIA+ family member, neighbor, friend, or colleague you’re going to want to tune into today’s episode. I’m talking with Susan Cottrell. Susan is an international speaker and passionate advocate for the LGBT…

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Conscious Parenting with Yolanda Williams | Ep 71 48:44

2M ago48:44

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Hey everyone! Welcome to The Heartful Parent Podcast. Today, we have an amazing episode lined up with the incredible Yolanda Williams, a conscious parenting coach and social justice instructor. We dive into the world of conscious parenting and talk about how we can raise socially aware kids through meaningful conversations about race and privilege.…

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Work and Motherhood with Kristi Rible | Ep 70 47:46

2M ago47:46

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Hey, friends and podcast listeners! Welcome back to another episode of the Heartful Parent Podcast. I'm so excited to be here with you today. If you've been listening for a while, we don't just discuss parenting here. As I always say, we wear a lot of hats—we're people, partners, professionals, and so much more. That's why I love exploring various …

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Parenting on Mars with Rachael Fritz | Ep 69 36:53

2M ago36:53

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Parenting in public can be HARD. Rachael Fritz, founder of Parenting on Mars, joins me and we discuss parenting in public spaces. Rachael, a mom of three and a former preschool teacher, brings her wealth of knowledge to the table, sharing practical tips and heartfelt advice for handling challenging parenting moments outside the home. In This Episod…

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S5E6 Bite-Sized Steps to Better Accessibility: UD 10-Day Challenges 33:23

2M ago33:23

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In this insightful episode, join us for a fun discussion on the University of Delaware's innovative 10-Day Accessibility Challenges designed to provide educators with the knowledge and skills to create inclusive and accessible learning experiences for all students. We are joined by Jamie Summerfield, Educational Technology Consultant, and Molly Tho…

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Navigating Divorce Peacefully with Kim Korven | Episode 68 45:43

3M ago45:43

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Today, I want to chat about something that might not be the picture-perfect family life we often imagine: divorce. We all envision a loving, committed partnership raising happy kids, but for many, that’s not the reality. If you’re in a relationship that’s run its course or has turned negative, you might be wondering if staying for the kids is the r…

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Finding Harmony: Navigating Work, Parenthood, and Partnership with Uwe Dockhorn | Ep 67 38:09

3M ago38:09

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Hey there, Heartful Parent podcast fam! Welcome back to another enriching episode of the Heartful Parent podcast. And to our newcomers, a warm welcome! Whether you discovered us through the recent Safe Parenting Summit or stumbled upon us by chance, I'm truly grateful for your presence and excited to dive into today's conversation. Parenthood, part…

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Parenting with Purpose: Insights from Trunnis Goggins | Ep 66 34:30

3M ago34:30

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Hey there, lovely listeners! Get ready for another episode of the The Heartful Parent Podcast. Today, we're joined by Trunnis Goggins, a parent, educator, and all-around awesome human being. After the devastation of losing his oldest daughter, Trunnis slipped into a world of confusion and darkness. However, with soul-searching, he was able to redis…

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Parenting in the Digital Age: Navigating Screens and Connections with Joey Odom | Episode 65 51:02

3M ago51:02

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Have you ever been so distracted by your phone that you’ve missed important moments in your child’s life? Today’s guest knows just what that feels like. Joey Odom joins me to talk about phone distraction and how it impacts our children’s lives. Joey missed his son’s first soccer goal because he was looking at his phone, he had a realization: his ph…

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Using Music in Parenting with Samantha Foote | Ep 64 39:56

4M ago39:56

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Hey Heartful Parents, As we wrap up April, I wanted to share a fun topic: Using Music in Parenting. Today’s guest, Samantha Foote is a board-certified music therapist that explores the transformative role of music in parenting. During our conversation we talk about: Crafting emotion-based songs using GarageBand Creating playlists for different emot…

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Fight the New Drug with Parker Hymas | Ep 63 42:28

4M ago42:28

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Hey Heartful Parents, Today, I've got a guest on the show who's tackling a topic that's not always easy to talk about—pornography. Yep, I said it. It's a subject that often gets swept under the rug, especially when it comes to conversations with our kids or within our own relationships. Let's face it, discussing porn can be uncomfortable, even cont…

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S5E5 UD's Tech Talk Tuesdays: A Sandbox for Teaching Innovation 33:34

4M ago33:34

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In this episode, Dr. John Jungck, Professor of Biological and Mathematical Sciences, and Jamie Summerfield, Ed tech Consultant with Academic Technology Services (ATS), talk with me about the popular Tech Talk Tuesdays speaker series at the University of Delaware (UD). John shares how he started the series in 2013 to facilitate cross-disciplinary co…

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Fostering Connections & Breaking Stereotypes with Bunmi Emenanjo | Ep 62 46:16

4M ago46:16

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Hey Parents, When was the last time you read to your kids? You’re going to want to drop everything and listen to today’s episode all about fostering connections and breaking stereotypes through storytelling. I’m sitting down with the wonderful Bunmi Emenanjo and attorney, an entrepreneur, an author and my friend. And you may remember her from last …

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Your Child’s Voice Matters: Teach the Skill of Speaking Up with Melissa Griffin 51:52

4M ago51:52

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Hey Heartful Parents! Today we are sharing a past interview with Melissa Griffin. Melissa was part of our Safe Parenting Summit in 2023 and as we gear up for the second annual Safe Parenting Summit I thought it would be great for you to get a sneak peek of what you can expect when you join this year’s Safe Parenting Summit. Drawing from her years i…

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The Family Jewels with Nancy Balin 51:17

5M ago51:17

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April's here, and you know what that means - Testicular Cancer Awareness month! So, for our latest episode of The Heartful Parent we're diving deep into a story that'll hit you right in the feels. I had the privilege of chatting with Nancy Balin, who wears two hats: she's the Executive Director of The Family Jewels Foundation and, lucky for me, a g…

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Episode 59: Uncovering Your Joy with Siris Raquel Rivas-Verdejo 44:01

5M ago44:01

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We hear the term self-care a lot, even I talk about it in the work I do with parent coaching. How can self-care really help us be better parents? My conversation today with Siris Raquel Rivas-Verdejo gives us a glimpse into a world of how to prioritize joy and self-care, framed around her experience of growing up with two siblings with special need…

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S5E4 The Paul J. Rickards, Jr. Teaching Innovation Grant Program: Dr. Katy Bender 35:32

5M ago35:32

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In this special episode that is part of a short series about The Paul J. Rickards, Jr. Teaching Innovation Grant program, we highlighted Dr. Katy Bender, an Assistant Professor of Economics at the University of Delaware's Lerner College of Business & Economics. With a Ph.D. in Agricultural, Environmental, and Development Economics from The Ohio Sta…

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S5E4 The Paul J. Rickards, Jr. Teaching Innovation Grant Program: Katie Leech 35:11

5M ago35:11

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In this captivating episode, part of our exclusive series on The Paul J. Rickards, Jr. Teaching Innovation Grant Program, we explore the transformative power of innovative teaching strategies within education. We're thrilled to feature Katie Leech, a distinguished graphic designer, fine artist, and educator with a deep-rooted passion for printmakin…

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279 // Are You Choosing Attachment Over Authenticity? 19:29

5M ago19:29

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Belonging is a deep instinctual need we have as a societal based species, so it shouldn’t come as a surprise that many of us as children (and adults) choose approval of other humans over authenticity and self trust inside of ourselves. Once we are aware of this instinct, analysis of our behavior choices become incredible interesting. We have now br…

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Episode 58: Youth in the Spotlight: Exploring the Harm of #Kidfluencer Culture with Casey O’Roarty & Amy Lang 50:32

5M ago50:32

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Putting kids on social media -- is it social behavior or exploitative BS? Well it depends. And I brought in two of my favorite fellow podcasters and parent coaches to talk all about it. I welcome Casey O’Roarty and Amy Lang back to The Heartful Parent Podcast today to talk about the #Kidfluencers movement and all the things that are wrong with this…

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S5E3: Lights, Camera, UD Action: Inside Pearson Studios and Video Services at UD, Part II 35:22

5M ago35:22

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In this second episode, we're going to dive deeper into how UD's Academic Technology Services pivoted with resilience and innovation when the COVID-19 pandemic hit. Stacy and Ali will share their insights on adapting to the sudden shift to remote learning, the creative solutions they provided, and how their support evolved as we emerged from that c…

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Episode 57: Using Reiki to Reduce Stress with Rosalyn Acosta 38:38

5M ago38:38

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Could you use a couple more tools in your toolbox for managing and reducing stress or shifting the energy around your parenting? My guest on this episode of The Heartful Parent Podcast is Rosalyn Acosta, an Energy Healer and Eco-Wellness Travel Planner, who is also the founder of Live, Heal, Travel. Rosalyn and I dive into the practice of reiki, wh…

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278 // NO: a toddlers newly learned word 39:32

5M ago39:32

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Have you ever had the experience of when your toddler begins to say “no” to your request? It can be a puzzling experience, if not downright annoying. In this episode we share tips and tools for how to handle these situations in an unruffled way. Related Episodes EP 45 WHEN KIDS ARE SICK AND TODDLERS FEEL UNBEARABLE EP 53 TOP 10 PARENTING TIPS OF TH…

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Magic Moment // Trap of the "Too Good" Mother 7:49

5M ago7:49

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This episode Felica unpacks the tale of the too sweet mother and how we can learn to avoid extremes in our parenting from apathy to over parenting. We hope you enjoy! Remember to sign up ⁠here⁠ for our weekly newsletter where we send our favorite books, resources & parenting tips each week! To leave a review ⁠⁠⁠⁠Open Find the Magic in the podcast a…

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Episode 56: Marriage, Parenting, & Personal Growth with Jonas Keating 47:06

5M ago47:06

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Welcome to the Podcast, Jonas Keating! I’m so thrilled to have my husband, one of my very favorite people, on The Heartful Parent Podcast for this episode. He is such a good sport and truly a great podcast guest! He not only answers all my questions, we even have one from our six year old, which turned out to be the hardest question for both of us.…

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Episode 55: We are NOT Meant to Parent Alone with Providencia Lopez 45:21

6M ago45:21

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You’ve heard me say it at the start of every episode: we were never meant to do this alone. Parenting, that is. Finding the support she needed was what saved this week’s guest’s relationship with her daughters and got her on a much better path in parenting. Providencia Lopez is a former client that I had the pleasure of working with when she found …

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276 // Self-Care: How To Do It Right 39:21

6M ago39:21

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Self-care seems to be a buzzword that gets swept up in consumerism and consequently the real meaning and purpose of self-care gets blurry. In today’s episode, we talk about what self-care really is and how intentionality, mindfulness, and boundaries can help us connect better to ourselves and others. Related episodes 257 // How to Handle Parent Gui…

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Episode 54: The Value in the Un-Paid Work of Parenting with Lori Sugarman-Li 50:34

6M ago50:34

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First of all, I’m so grateful to all of you, Listeners, for being on the podcast journey with me for one full year of episodes! I’m proud of the episodes I’ve been able to bring you and have so much more to offer. Today’s guest is no exception. I am thrilled to have Lori Sugarman-Li, a fellow Certified Fair Play Facilitator and Family Coach, join m…

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275 // Come What May–Be Present 14:49

6M ago14:49

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We all have times in our lives when we are apprehensive for what will come or even what's happening here and now, maybe we even dread it. In this episode, Katelin talks about the lessons she learned from a meaningful experience she had that can help us all as we encounter welcome and not-so-welcome events in our lives. Related episodes 223 // The P…

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Episode 53: Don't Raise a Narcissist with Dr. Mary Ann Little 41:46

6M ago41:46

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Do you know any narcissists? If you do, I’m sure just reading or hearing that word triggers a reaction in you. Did you know there is actually healthy narcissism? Now, before you skip past this episode because of the word narcissism, please hear me when I say you will find the conversation in this episode more fascinating and applicable than you pro…

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274 // Respect; it's mutual with Joe Newman Author of Raising Lions 56:54

6M ago56:54

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It seems there is an epidemic of disrespect, whining, tantrums, talking back and in general, less respect than we saw in previous generations of kids. We are burned out as parents and we don't see a way out. This ends in being ultra strict or ultra passive because we just feel burnt out. In this episode Felica talks with Joe Newman about mutual rec…

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Episode 52: Improving Your Relationship with Your Space with Patricia Lohan 41:01

6M ago41:01

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Did you know that feng shui is the art of creating a harmonious and healthy home? You might be a skeptic, and that is okay. But if you stop and think about it, your relationship with your space (home, office, bedroom, etc) impacts everything. Maybe it’s hard to relax with a lot of clutter. Maybe you can’t unwind in your bedroom because it’s also yo…

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273 // When Life Throws Us a Curveball with Brene Brown’s Atlas of the Heart 50:45

6M ago50:45

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273 // When Things Don’t Go as Planned We all like to plan for life and set expectations for how things should go, but what happens when life doesn’t go as planned? Or people or circumstances don’t meet expectations? We try to have a baby and are unable, we lose jobs, marriages end, we lose faith. In this episode we talk about the disappointment, r…

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272 // Facing the Waves of Life with Taralyn 28:23

7M ago28:23

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272 // Magic Moment: When Life’s Waves Tumble you Does it ever feel like you are just being thrashed by the waves of life? Most of us have felt that way. In this episode, Taralyn describes some things she learned about facing waves in the ocean in Costa Rica. Sometimes it is helpful to face them with peaceful warrior strength; sometimes, its easier…

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Episode 51: Heartful Parenting Practice: Showing Up with the 4 S’s 35:02

7M ago35:02

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Most of us wonder what we can do to raise happy, successful kids; the answers aren’t always obvious or easy! In this solo episode, we are digging into what the research shows about raising securely attached kiddos who thrive socially, emotionally, and cognitively from preschool through adulthood. Not surprisingly, perhaps, the answer starts with us…

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271 // 5 Tips for Implementing a Successful Quiet Time 17:20

7M ago17:20

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One of our most frequently asked questions we receive from listeners is "How can I implement quiet time with my kid?" Transitioning from nap time to quiet time can seem like a daunting change in your daily rhythm as a caregiver. We all need a little recharging time to refill our own cup and that can be difficult without any breaks. In this episode,…

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Episode 50: Getting Un-Stuck from Anger & Shame in Parenting with Emily Hughes 43:31

7M ago43:31

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Can you relate to feeling angry, exhausted, overwhelmed? I’m betting every parent has! And maybe you’ve even lost it on your kids or your partner. Cue the shame spiral. We’ve truly all been there, but we can’t let our shame get the best of us! On this episode, I have the pleasure of talking about all things overwhelmed, angry, and exhausted with Em…

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Episode 49: What the HECK is Sugar Dating?! with Casey O'Roarty & Amy Lang 43:06

7M ago43:06

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Sugar Dating?? Have you heard of this? If you have a teen, tween, young adult, or someone who is going to grow into one, you’ll want to hear this! My good friends and colleagues, Amy Lang and Casey O’Roarty, and I are talking about something just a little disturbing today, and that is the concept of Sugar Dating. We dig into what it is exactly, how…

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270 // Protecting Your Children Against Sexual Abuse with Feather Berkower 49:44

7M ago49:44

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We all agree that we want to keep our kids safe from sexual abuse but we oftentimes don’t know where to start and how to go about doing this. In this episode Katelin interviews Feather Berkower, Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Educator & Author, to understand what we can do to protect our kids and therefore create safer communities for all children. …

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Episode 48: Building Your Village with Mara Berrios & Mayna McVey 1:04:52

7M ago1:04:52

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Parenting is hard, and I strongly believe we are not meant to do it alone. In this episode of The Heartful Parent Podcast, Mara Berrios and Mayna McVey join me for a powerful conversation about the reality and challenges that come with parenting a child with a rare condition and/or with special needs. Mayna’s nine year old daughter is diagnosed wit…

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269 // Weathering Winter 25:05

7M ago25:05

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All of us experience metaphorical winters throughout our lives—times of emotional upheaval, physical taxation, or perhaps just times when we need more rest. Many of us also live in places where the outward cycles of our environment shift from warm and sunny to cold and darker. In this episode, Taralyn explores the concept of wintering as a philosop…

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Episode 47: Recipe for a Good Life 39:02

8M ago39:02

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New Year's resolutions are not really my thing, but I do like a reset around this time of year. So as we start 2024, I’m asking these questions (for myself and for you): What do you want for yourself, as a parent, professional, a friend, a human? What do you want for your partnership (if you’re parenting with a partner)? What will make 2024 feel li…

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268 // HOW TO Renew & Recommit to Your Healthy Habits 23:54

8M ago23:54

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It is a New Year! How can we renew our habits with a recommitment to ourselves? We talk through a listener question about just this! Let's find motivation together. Related Episodes Discovering YOUR Life Essentials EP 111 POWER TO MOTIVATE YOURSELF USING GRETCHIN RUBIN'S FOUR TENDENCIES Habits Deep Dive / Why Simple Changes Compound into Big Result…

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