Best Carolina Mama Instincts Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 32: Raising Emotionally Intelligent Children Series: Positive Discipline 27:24

3+ y ago27:24

27:24

I recently posted this quote on Instagram about discipline and many of you responded with questions on how to effectively discipline so children develop cooperation, problem solving, compassion, respect and other important life skills. There is not one right way to discipline that works for every child in every situation, but on this episode I shar…

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Episode 31: How to Have an Intentional Holiday in the Midst of a Pandemic 22:15

3+ y ago22:15

22:15

What an intense year this has been! For most of us, this pandemic has been very scary and rough, and for all of us, life as we know it has changed. So here we are, finding ourselves in a holiday season like no other - without being able to spend it with our friends and extended family and worrying about our children and how this will impact them. B…

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Episode 30: Three Beliefs That Can Shift The Way You Live Your Life 20:03

3+ y ago20:03

20:03

Like most of you, I've had a life of very good moments but also some very hard moments. And over time, through life experiences and lots and lots of reading and studying I've come to integrate 3 core beliefs that have shifted the way I live my life. These beliefs have helped me become a more patient parent, let go of what I cannot control, and live…

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Episode 29: Returning to Work While Breastfeeding: Tips from Certified Lactation Counselor Jada Glover 33:58

3+ y ago33:58

33:58

Breastfeeding is great for our babies, but it can be tricky sometimes when mom is retuning to work. Jada Glover, a Certified Lactation Counselor shares with us very useful and practical tips on how breastfeeding moms can make a smooth and successful transition from home back to work. On this episode Mama Instincts and Certified Lactation Consultant…

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Episode 28: Raising Emotionally Intelligent Children Series: Acknowledge Their Feelings 18:59

3+ y ago18:59

18:59

You have the power to break some unhealthy patterns and establish more realistic expectations for your children. Helping our children feel heard, loved and understood makes discipline easier, creates a base for managing emotions, builds a strong connection, establishes trust so our children come to us for help. On this episode Mama Instincts talks …

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Episode 27: 3 Daily Practices for Improving Your Mental and Emotional Wellbeing 19:20

4y ago19:20

19:20

On this episode I share with you 3 daily practices to shift your mindset, lower your stress and anxiety and help you find happiness and peace in your current life situation. On this episode Mama Instincts talks about: How happiness is not some big thing that happens to us, but it is found in the every day little things. How we can control our attit…

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Episode 26: How to Support Your Children During the Pandemic with Dr. Michelle Parker 26:36

4+ y ago26:36

26:36

On this special episode I'm interviewing child psychologist and head of school at the Seneca Academy, Dr. Michelle Parker, on how to support our children mentally, emotionally, academically and socially during the pandemic. On this episode Mama Instincts talks about: How to share information about the pandemic with your children without overwhelmin…

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Episode 25: Pandemic - What Are You Going to Make It Mean 16:24

4+ y ago16:24

16:24

On this podcast episode I talk about how to approach this pandemic, how we can deal with the changes and uncertainty. But most importantly, I ask you what are you going to make this mean? And share with you some ideas of how we can turn this experience into something positive in the end. On this episode Mama Instincts talks about: Coping with the u…

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Episode 24: Raising Emotionally Intelligent Children with Angela Pruess from ParentswithConfidence.com 31:30

4+ y ago31:30

31:30

On this podcast episode I interview Angela Pruess, licensed family therapist with a background in Child Psychology, Child Development and Play Therapy, founder of Parents with Confidence and parent of three children, two with special needs. On this episode we talk about: Why it's important to raise emotionally healthy children How to raise emotiona…

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Episode 23: Do Less of This in 2020 20:27

4+ y ago20:27

20:27

In today's world, it can be easy to find judgement about your parenting but not always that easy to find support. On this podcast episode I talk to you about: Motherhood and sisterhood Supporting other women Mommy Wars How we can help other parents learn by our example Listening to your heart and being a source of love After listening to this episo…

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Episode 22: My Favorite Parenting Tool to Get Children to Cooperate: The Power of Offering Options 13:44

5y ago13:44

13:44

There are times when kids feel as if they have no control over anything and then there are times when there are so many options that it's completely overwhelming to them. Both situations can lead to meltdowns or frustration. But this simple trick will help your child feel like they have some control in their life while also maintaining boundaries. …

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Episode 21: Positive Parenting Tips for Flying with Young Children 23:21

5y ago23:21

23:21

Traveling as a family is something that I truly love but I know flying with kids can be very stressful for many parents. Have you put off travel plans because you were too nervous to fly with your child? Do you find flying with your child extra stressful? There can be challenges when traveling with children but there are many ways you can be prepar…

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Episode 20: Kid Time - a Simple Way Your Child Can Have a Say in Their Life, without Breaking Boundaries 13:27

5y ago13:27

13:27

Imagine a life where you never got a say. How would that make you feel and how would you even learn to make good choices? This what being a kid feels like sometimes. That's why I want to share with you a simple activity we call "Kid Time". By practicing this activity children feel like they have some control over their lives, learn to make good cho…

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Episode 19: How to Stop Living on Autopilot and Take Control Over Your Life and Parenting 23:58

5y ago23:58

23:58

Many of us live our lives on autopilot, without even realizing it. The problem with living on autopilot is that we end up repeating our parents’ old patterns and life just happens to us. If you’ve ever wondered how you can start changing your life for the better and how you change the way you parent, this is episode is for you. On this podcast epis…

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Episode 18: The power your words have over your children and how to use it wisely 26:02

5y ago26:02

26:02

On today's podcast episode we're going to talk about how powerful our beliefs are when it comes to shaping our lives and how you can use this power to shape your child's internal voice. On this episode Mama Instincts talks about: How self development benefits not only you but your entire family What are beliefs and how the influence us How to chang…

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Episode 17: The Story of My Unplanned Home Birth 12:59

5y ago12:59

12:59

In honor of my 4 year old's birthday, I'm sharing with you the story of how she came into the world. Yes, you read the title right. She ended up being born in our home, when our original plan was to have her at a hospital. And on this episode I tell you all about it and what we did afterwards. This is the story of my unplanned home birth. For full …

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Episode 16: The Best Parenting Tips Come From Within... 19:02

5y ago19:02

19:02

Taking a break is always good, because it gives you a refreshed new look on life. On this podcast episode I share with you a few surprising realizations I had this summer that are helping me become an even more loving and peaceful parent. This episode will inspire you! And it sets the tone for our future episodes so I hope you enjoy it. For full sh…

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Episode 15: Why You Need to Create a Self-Care Nook and How to Create One 15:51

5y ago15:51

15:51

As moms we tend to put ourselves last, especially when we have young kids. Sometimes even the thought of making time for ourselves can sound stressful because time is one of the things we all could use more of. But in order to be a peaceful, patient and loving parent you need to feel this way inside first. How can we accomplish this easily? By prac…

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Episode 14: How to Get Your Child to Cooperate Without Tears 19:00

5y ago19:00

19:00

How do you get your child to cooperate? And is it possible to get your child to cooperate in a happy manner and without tears? Yes! Teaching cooperation in children is not only an important lifeskill they need to develop but it's essential to have a happy home life. On this podcast episode I am going to show you how to get your child to cooperate u…

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Episode 013: How to Be a Good and Peaceful Parent When You're Feeling Exhausted 25:34

5y ago25:34

25:34

Do you ever go to bed thinking tomorrow you're going to rock at this parenting thing only to wake up feeling exhausted and like there's nothing left of you to give? Or maybe you started off your day feeling great but as the hours went by exhaustion started creeping in and you find yourself being less patient with your kids... If you're a parent of …

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Episode 012: How to Deal with Toddler Tantrums in Public 24:57

5y ago24:57

24:57

Tantrums can be quite challenging on their own but when they happen in public, that adds a whole another layer to this challenge. You might be out and about with a tight schedule and little time to handle a tantrum or you might have strangers giving you judging looks and making hard to deal with your child's tantrum. Regardless of where the tantrum…

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Episode 011: How to Be a Confident Parent When Others Around You Aren't Supportive 36:54

5+ y ago36:54

36:54

There are so many decisions you have to make when you have children, from what to feed them to how to discipline them. Parenting is a wonderful journey with many ups and downs but things can get rough when those around you aren't supportive of your parenting style. So, how do we deal with friends and family when they are not supportive about how we…

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Episode 010: How to Quiet Down Your Mind Even When You Have Kids 26:24

5+ y ago26:24

26:24

Meditation is not something you can only do alone, in a quiet room, with the right incense and when everything has aligned for you. Meditation means to look within, to be aware of yourself, to quiet down your mind and be in stillness, live in the true present moment...and we can accomplish this while being with our kids. Meditation can happen while…

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Episode 009: How Working on Self-Development Makes Us Better Parents 29:23

5+ y ago29:23

29:23

Self-development is not a luxury, it is not selfish. Working on yourself not only improves your own quality of life but makes you a better parent because you become aware of things you were doing on auto-pilot, like yelling when your kids are not listening. It's when we work on ourselves and recognize what we're thinking and feeling that we can sto…

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Episode 008: Why Is Your Intuition so Important and How to Develop It 32:56

5+ y ago32:56

32:56

Have you ever had a gut feeling that you followed and it lead you to an amazing experience? Or maybe you've had a hunch and you didn't listen to it only to find out things would have been better had you listened it? We all have gut feelings, hunches or a little voice that's guiding us in our lives, it is called intuition and it's powerful. Our intu…

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Episode 007: How to Get Yourself Out of a Funk 32:19

5+ y ago32:19

32:19

In an era where everything is go-go-go and when so much is expected of us it is easy to feel overwhelmed, lose yourself and get in a funk. And getting in a funk, feeling down is something that happens to everyone. No exception! But, what happens when in get in a funk? Does it ruin the rest of your day? The rest of your week? Does it affect your rel…

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Episode 006: Interview with Dr. Bill Sears: Tips on How to be a More Confident Mom 20:29

5+ y ago20:29

20:29

Dr. Bill Sears is renown pediatrician and author of over 40 books. He supports alternative parenting ways, like attachment and positive parenting and believes every mom knows what's best for her child. On this interview with Dr. Sears we covered important parenting topics, like how to positively discipline children, why moms should trust their inst…

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Episode 005: A Powerful 3 Letter Word That Takes Your Child From I CAN'T to I CAN 24:02

5+ y ago24:02

24:02

As parents we have the power to stop the negative self-talk and replace it with positive self-talk. Doing this is not as simple as telling your child "you can do this!", because that doesn't always work or have an impact on your children. On this podcast episode I'm going to show you the 3 letter word than has taken my children from "I can't" to "I…

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Episode 004: Simple Strategies to be a More Calm and Peaceful Parent 28:42

5+ y ago28:42

28:42

Have you ever wondered why some parents seem to be more calm than others? Would you like to be a more peaceful and calm parent but not sure where to even start? It all starts with YOU. All you need are simple strategies that you can implement in your life to be a more calm, peaceful and loving parent (and person too!). On this episode Mama Instinct…

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Episode 003: How to Set Expectations and Boundaries with Children 21:34

5+ y ago21:34

21:34

Have you ever taken your child out to run errands only to end up with an upset child and only half of your to do list done? Have you ever gotten frustrated because your child is simply not cooperating? You are not alone. This has happened to ALL of us. But, what if I told you there's a way to make your every day life a lot smoother? On this episode…

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Episode 002: A secret tool - using humor to discipline children 13:41

5+ y ago13:41

13:41

Have you ever thought about using humor as a way to discipline your children? After trying many different tactics, humor was the only thing that stopped our toddler from bitting. In this episode Mama Instincts talks about: How to use humor as a way to discipline children Why is humor so important How to use humor as a parenting tool When to use hum…

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Episode 001: HOW and WHY to discipline your kids without yelling 24:30

5+ y ago24:30

24:30

Yelling comes natural to many people because it's how most of us were raised. But is it the right way to discipline? Are children truly learning their lessons or are they complying out of fear? In this episode Mama Instincts talks about: Why most parents yell What happens to children when you yell at them How to discipline without yelling Things we…

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Episode 000: What is the Mama Instincts Podcast about? 8:41

5+ y ago8:41

8:41

Want to know what the Mama Instincts Podcast is all about? Then hit play! In this episode I will tell you what to expect from this podcast, the topics we will cover as well as a little bit about me, your host, Carolina King.By Mama Instincts

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Episode 32: Raising Emotionally Intelligent Children Series: Positive Discipline 27:24

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Episode 31: How to Have an Intentional Holiday in the Midst of a Pandemic 22:15

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Episode 30: Three Beliefs That Can Shift The Way You Live Your Life 20:03

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Episode 29: Returning to Work While Breastfeeding: Tips from Certified Lactation Counselor Jada Glover 33:58

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Episode 28: Raising Emotionally Intelligent Children Series: Acknowledge Their Feelings 18:59

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Episode 27: 3 Daily Practices for Improving Your Mental and Emotional Wellbeing 19:20

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Episode 26: How to Support Your Children During the Pandemic with Dr. Michelle Parker 26:36

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Episode 25: Pandemic - What Are You Going to Make It Mean 16:24

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Episode 24: Raising Emotionally Intelligent Children with Angela Pruess from ParentswithConfidence.com 31:30

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Episode 23: Do Less of This in 2020 20:27

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Episode 22: My Favorite Parenting Tool to Get Children to Cooperate: The Power of Offering Options 13:44

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Episode 21: Positive Parenting Tips for Flying with Young Children 23:21

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Episode 20: Kid Time - a Simple Way Your Child Can Have a Say in Their Life, without Breaking Boundaries 13:27

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Episode 19: How to Stop Living on Autopilot and Take Control Over Your Life and Parenting 23:58

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Episode 18: The power your words have over your children and how to use it wisely 26:02

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Episode 17: The Story of My Unplanned Home Birth 12:59

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Episode 16: The Best Parenting Tips Come From Within... 19:02

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Episode 15: Why You Need to Create a Self-Care Nook and How to Create One 15:51

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Episode 14: How to Get Your Child to Cooperate Without Tears 19:00

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Episode 013: How to Be a Good and Peaceful Parent When You're Feeling Exhausted 25:34

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Episode 012: How to Deal with Toddler Tantrums in Public 24:57

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Episode 011: How to Be a Confident Parent When Others Around You Aren't Supportive 36:54

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Episode 010: How to Quiet Down Your Mind Even When You Have Kids 26:24

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Episode 009: How Working on Self-Development Makes Us Better Parents 29:23

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Episode 008: Why Is Your Intuition so Important and How to Develop It 32:56

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Episode 007: How to Get Yourself Out of a Funk 32:19

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Episode 006: Interview with Dr. Bill Sears: Tips on How to be a More Confident Mom 20:29

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Episode 005: A Powerful 3 Letter Word That Takes Your Child From I CAN'T to I CAN 24:02

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Episode 004: Simple Strategies to be a More Calm and Peaceful Parent 28:42

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Episode 003: How to Set Expectations and Boundaries with Children 21:34

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Episode 002: A secret tool - using humor to discipline children 13:41

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Episode 001: HOW and WHY to discipline your kids without yelling 24:30

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Episode 000: What is the Mama Instincts Podcast about? 8:41

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