Curious about the benefits of parenting at your child's pace? Listen in as my guest, Dr. Joel Warsh shares insights you won't want to miss! Click here for the show notes and extra resources. Our children’s well-being and health are among the biggest responsibilities we take on as parents.. Yet today it has become complex to navigate the does and do…

Do you think we should dedicate a month to celebrate families? Listen in to find out what Anne Doherty's plan to do just that. Click here for the show notes and extra resources. Families are the backbone of our societies and they have evolved over time. Today my guest wants us to have a whole month every year to celebrate all families. What We Talk…

How can you teach your child to be financially smart? Listen in as my guest, Anthony Delauney, shares his essential advice. Click here for the show notes and extra resources. You would not necessarily think of financial literacy as something a child should know, yet my guest today shares the importance of learning about finances early so we can hav…

Why do you think comparing yourself to other parents is a trap? Listen in as my guest, Kathy Bowers explains why it's unnecessary and unhelpful. Click here for the show notes and extra resources. Kathy is a nursery teacher turned life and parenting coach and shares with us some compassionate advice for modern-day parents. What We Talked About: The …

In this episode I chat with Petra. She vulnerable and honestly shares her personal story of how childhood trauma showed up many years later, manifesting as depression and a period of real desolation. Petra clung to her faith even when she didn't feel worthy. It is an inspirational story of hope, surrender and ultimately peace.…

Are you ready to uncover the power of shared courage? Listen in as my guest, Jessica Patay shares her inspiring story. Click here for the show notes and extra resources. Parenting is already a journey with many ups and downs add to it a child with special needs, then the community becomes your lifeline. Jessica created an amazing international comm…

Do you know whether your child's sippy cup is doing more harm than good? Listen to my guest, an infant feeding expert for the answers. Click here for the show notes and extra resources. An infant feeding expert explains why it’s best to ditch the sippy cup and use an open cup instead when teaching children to learn to drink on their own. She also s…

Have you ever had a gut feeling that something was off? Listen in as Marisa Peters inspires and encourages people to embrace being seen. Click here for the show notes and extra resources. Being a new parent can be stressful and exhausting; add to it a devastating health diagnosis, and you’re in for some very challenging times. Today, my guest share…

Are you confused by all the parenting advice available? Listen in to hear what Jamie Glowacki has to say about modern parenting. Click here for the show notes and extra resources. Tune in to an animated discussion about parenting and how we might be messing it up. Jamie and I covered much ground today, from gentle parenting techniques to potty trai…

How can opting out of the digital world lead to a more fulfilling family life? Listen in as my guest, Erin Loechner shares her inspiring stories. Click here for the show notes and extra resources. Making choices about what we bring into our homes or put in our children’s hands has been a long-standing issue I would like to examine. Today, Erin Loec…

How can you empower your child to embrace independence? Listen in to my guest, Lenore Skenazy as she shares her time-tested insights. Click here for the show notes and extra resources. Today’s guest was named “America’s Worst Mom” for supporting her son's desire to take the subway home 16 years ago. Since then, she has been on a mission to support …

Have you ever considered changing your family dynamics? Listen in as my guest, Linda Fruits, shares her journey of changing family dynamics. Click here for the show notes and extra resources. Sometimes, I encounter people whose life stories intrigue me. Today is no exception. Linda shares her family dynamics as it evolves from the stereotypical het…

Are you burnt out working as a childcare provider? Listen in as my guest, Caroline Allen shares her insights on how to keep the joy and wonder alive. Click here for the show notes and extra resources. I can relate to Caroline’s words. When I started in a Montessori environment as a second career, some days were hard, yet that sense of wonder kept m…

Is your child's picky eating a sign of something more? Listen in to discover support and insights with my guest, Jaclyn Pederson. Click here for the show notes and extra resources. Feeding matters; parents often complain about their child's picky eating habits. We start to wonder if we’re doing something wrong, if our child is a picky eater, or if …

Do you strongly feel that staying home would be best for your child? Listen in to find out why your hunch is correct and critical. Click here for the show notes and extra resources. We know in our mama's heart that staying home with our children is important because they need us to. Today, my guest confirmed this instinct we have as mothers and why…

Are you curious about the magic of daily rituals? Listen in and learn from my guest, Britta Bushnell, how they can transform your life. Click here for the show notes and extra resources. I’ve always been fascinated by the transformative process of birth, and why I became a birth doula. Today, I’m excited to be speaking with Britta, a seasoned child…

Do you want to foster confidence in your teen better? Listen in and discover how you can start today at home. Click here for the show notes and extra resources. Helping our teenagers feel confident is critical to their well-being and future success, starting at home. Karleen shares her personal and professional experience as a conflict resolution e…

Is your child's screen time stealing precious moments? Listen in as my guest, Katherine Martinko, shares how to unplug and reclaim childhood. Click here for the show notes and extra resources. What We Talked About: Katherine’s desire to write her book “Childhood Unplugged.”’ The effects of excessive screen time have on our children's development an…

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How far would you go to save your child's vision? Listen in as Stephen Johnston shares his mission to fight blindness for his son and thousands of others. Click here for the show notes and extra resources. It’s hard to imagine losing one sight, and even more heartbreaking to discover that your child is. My guest today is a father on a mission to fi…

Do you have difficulty overcoming past trauma to start living the life you desire? Tune in to listen to Karena’s transformative insights. Click here for the show notes and extra resources. The negative stories we tell ourselves can be quite damaging to our well-being. My guest today shares how to move beyond so we can rise above the story to live a…

Do you struggle with digital consumption, whether you or your children in your home? Listen in and learn what we now know about how technology impacts our children. Click here for the show notes and extra resources. I’m concerned about technology's effects on our children’s developing brains. Today, I spoke with Forest Bronzan, a father leading glo…

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What if the teenage years weren't something to fear but a breakthrough opportunity for growth? Listen in as my guest, Ellen Galinsky, unveils a fresh approach. Click here for the show notes and extra resources. Adolescence is a transformative and extremely important time in human development. In her latest book, The Breakthrough Years, Ellen Galins…

Do you ever wonder how negative early life experiences shape our children’s minds? Listen in as my guest, Marc Hauser explains the effect of early childhood trauma and what we can do about it. Click here for the show notes and extra resources. I know how impressionable young brains are and have always been fascinated with the concept of the absorbe…

What does it take to navigate the unique journey of parenting a disabled child? Listen to Kelley Coleman as she shares her inspiring insights. Click here for the entire show notes and more from Jeanne-Marie. I created this podcast to serve parents, all parents, and today Kelley shares what it takes to parent a disabled child and shares with us her …

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How can you benefit from the Montessori approach? Listen to Simone and Junnifa as they reveal the key ingredients for fostering a thriving Montessori child at home. Click here for more from Jeanne-Marie, Your Parenting Mentor. What a delight to have two of my Montessori friends on the podcast together. Our paths have crossed many times, and today, …

Are you ready to rewrite the fatherhood script? Listen in as how my guest, Nick Adams, redefined fatherhood. Click here for more from Jeanne-Marie, your parenting mentor. We all want to do better than our parents. It is part of parenting. Today, my guest shared his guide to being the father he wishes he had had. What We Talked About: Why Nick felt …

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Have you ever wondered… ”What have I gotten myself into!?” When reflecting on your parenting journey? You are not alone! You’re amazing! I wanted to share my love and gratitude for you and invite you to join me in my Keep Cool & Carry On Discipline Challenge. Let’s debunk the myth that parenting has to be hard together. Click here for more from Jea…

Von is a Catholic wife, mum and creative from Brisbane. She currently has three children 5 and under. Von was raised Catholic and discusses how she personally committed her life to Christ at 16. This commitment sent her on a whirlwind journey of self discovery and ultimately learning to listen to the promptings of the Holy Spirit to guide her life.…

Are you curious about the psychology behind your child's actions? Tune in as my guest, Dr. Tasha Brown shares her insights and expert notes. Click here for the show notes and more from Jeanne-Marie, Your Parenting Mentor. When working with parents or, as apparent myself, I often wonder if this situation warrants seeking the advice of a professional…

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Are you highly connected to your intuition? Listen in as my guest shares some insight on how you can activate your inner wisdom. Click here for more from Jeanne-Marie, your parenting mentor. We are all gifted with powerful intuition; whether we choose to listen to it or not is another question. Today, my guest shared some important strategies to tu…

Curious about the impact of asking yourself some powerful questions? Tune in as my guest, Allison Task, shares insights on attunement and connection. Click here for more from Jeanne-Marie, your parenting mentor. Asking powerful questions is fundamental to being attuned to ourselves and our children. Today, my guest, a life coach and mother of four,…

Are you curious about cultivating emotional intelligence in your children? Listen in as my guest, Dr. Maiysha Clairborne, shares transformative insights. Click here for more from Jeanne-Marie, your parenting mentor. Becoming a parent often reveals unhealed trauma, and our children will activate emotions we did not even know existed, which is why it…

Ever wish you could hit pause on your buzzing brain? Listen in as we dive into the secrets of taming our busy minds with Dr. Romie Mushtaq. Click here for more from Jeanne-Marie, your parenting mentor. As parents, especially new parents, it’s critical to learn about taming our busy brains if we want to be there for our family and ourselves. Learn a…

How do you embrace mindfulness in everyday parenting? Listen in to Mindful Mama Hunter Clarke-Fields as she leads the way to raising good humans every day. Click here for more from Jeanne-Marie, your parenting mentor. What a wonderful way to start the new year mindfully! I'm thrilled to have Hunter back on the podcast to share her mindfulness appro…

Have you ever wondered why movement is crucial for your child's learning? Listen in to find the answers with our special guest, Gill Connell. Click here for more from Jeanne-Marie, your parenting mentor. An essential conversation with child development expert Gill Connell on the importance of movement. Listen in to learn how to help your child lear…

How do Minimalist Moms embrace the 'less is more' philosophy in parenting? Listen in as my guest spills the beans on minimalist living for moms. Click here for more from Jeanne-Marie, your parenting mentor. It is the season of giving, yet we want to be intentional about not cluttering our homes and creating more waste. My guest today has chosen to …

Do you get frustrated that you are not the parent you thought you would be? Listen in to find some very useful tools to manage those emotions. Click here for more from Jeanne-Marie, your parenting mentor. My guest today is a speech therapist turned life coach for moms, supporting them in navigating overwhelm. The first step is learning to be aware …

Do you want to regain confidence in your parenting decisions? Listen in to find out how to let go of outdated myths. Click here for show notes and more from Jeanne-Marie, your parenting mentor. I am so grateful to have had this conversation; I’ve wanted to talk to Tracy here about the idea of reclaiming parenthood for a long time, and I'm thrilled …

Struggling to navigate your child's unique diagnosis? Listen in as my guest shares insights on finding parental support during difficult moments. Click here for show notes and more from Jeanne-Marie, your parenting mentor. Learning to deal with your child’s unique set of diagnosis or disability can be very isolating. Today, my guest, a pediatrician…

Are you finding yourself perplexed when it comes to understating your little one? Listen in to find out how to make the early years manageable. Click here for show notes and more from Jeanne-Marie, your parenting mentor. Early parenthood is a huge learning curve and one of the biggest transitions you go through as an adult. Today, my guest sheds so…

Do you worry about your child being too vulnerable? Listen in to find out why it is important to be vulnerable, especially for men. Click here for show notes and more from Jeanne-Marie, your parenting mentor. It was a delight being able to have a rich conversation with a father working with men. I don’t often get the opportunity to ask men how they…

Would you be willing to try anything to help your child? Listen in to learn how my guest discovered neurofeedback to help hers. Click here for show notes and more from Jeanne-Marie, your parenting mentor. I believe it is ingrained in us that when we discover something that can help others, we want to share it. And that is exactly what my guest toda…

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Do you wonder how other people do this whole parenting thing? Listen in to find out how my guest navigates. Click here for show notes and more from Jeanne-Marie, your parenting mentor. Sometimes, life and motherhood can throw you some curveballs. Today, my guest had a few of her own challenges and shared how she has managed them all. What We Talked…