What happens when we only measure our children's success by their high achievements? Join us for a compelling conversation with Dr. Kate Bachtel, where we discuss the vital need to focus on continuous growth for neurodivergent and gifted children. Drawing from her expertise in developing programs for exceptional youth, Dr. Bachtel reveals the pitfalls of an achievement-centric approach and emphasizes the importance of equitable learning opportunities. As both a parent and former teacher, I sh...

Unlock the keys to authentic parenting and self-care with our special guest, Colby Wilk. Join us on this episode of Heart to Heart Parents as Colby, an intuitive healer and mentor, shares his remarkable journey of cultivating empathy and intuition within a challenging family environment. We'll dive into the crucial topics of emotional sensitivity, the dangers of neglecting self-care, and how setting boundaries can prevent emotional overwhelm. Learn how Colby's early experiences in a dysfuncti...

Ever wondered how to keep your kids from melting down during the summer? Join us as we chat with Jessica Irwin, a leading childhood routine expert and pediatric occupational therapist, who shares her wisdom on maintaining consistency in sleep, meals, and playtime during the summer months. Jessica breaks down the importance of regular routines, even in the most relaxed seasons, and how structure in key areas like sleep, morning activities, meals, and outdoor play can provide the stability your...

Ever wondered how a flexible mindset can transform your chaotic home into a sanctuary of peace and efficiency? Join us on Heart to Heart Parents as we sit down with Juliana Strickland, CEO of Space Camp, who reveals her secrets to achieving a harmonious living space. You'll discover how letting go of perfectionism and embracing adaptable organizational systems can significantly reduce stress and improve your family's daily routines.We tackle the ever-changing nature of family life, discussing...

Could family meals be the key to unlocking healthier lifestyles and improved school performance for your kids? Join us on Heart to Heart Parents as we unpack the profound benefits of gathering around the dinner table with your family. With insights from Jennifer House, a registered dietitian and renowned author, we explore the developmental phase of picky eating in children. Jennifer sheds light on surprising underlying physical reasons such as nutrient deficiencies, allergies, and sensory is...

Send us a Text Message.What if maintaining passion in your relationship wasn't a mystery but a skill you could master? Join us for an eye-opening conversation with Melanie Bonk, a VITA certified somatic love, relationship, and sexuality coach, as she shares the secrets from her 25-year passionate partnership. Melanie delves into the world of somatic coaching and how our bodies store emotions like fear and nervousness. Discover how addressing these can elevate your intimacy and emotional intel...

Send us a Text Message.Ever wondered how to seamlessly juggle motherhood and entrepreneurship? Today, we're joined by the inspiring Jen Morris, an actor and the founder of Renegade Motherhood. Discover how Jen's journey through various business ventures evolved after she became a mother, emphasizing the role of creativity and self-awareness. Our conversation underscores the power of making slight yet impactful adjustments to stay aligned with one's passions. Jen's empowering slogan, "We do bu...

Send us a Text Message.What if you could shift from an idealized vision of parenting to fully embracing its raw and authentic journey? Join us as Carrie, a former teacher and speech therapist, recounts her transformative experience of parenting two gifted and sensitive children. We explore the metaphor of a key with its unique teeth to symbolize the individual paths to mindfulness and self-connection. Alongside Paul, we dive into the importance of heart-centered listening and various methods ...

Send us a Text Message.Have you ever wondered how parenting can transform not just your child's life but your own? Join us for a heartfelt conversation with Paul Nelhart, a fellow parent and podcaster, as we explore the immense honor and responsibility of guiding our children through life. Paul shares his unique perspective on nurturing sensitive, unique spirits, especially in a homeschooling setting, and the profound personal growth that comes from following one's parenting intuition. Person...

Send us a Text Message.Can trusting your intuition actually help you manage life's chaos? Discover the transformative secret of balancing intuition with neuroscience as we sit down with ADHD and executive function coach Tracey Bromley Goodwin. Tracey shares her expert tips on how to prioritize tasks and maintain a clear vision, transforming the inevitable overwhelm of a hectic life into manageable steps. We'll show you how tuning into your heart can provide the clarity needed to focus on what...

Send us a Text Message.Unlock the secrets to a more fulfilling parenting experience with insights from our special guest, seasoned psychotherapist Catherine DeMonte. Catherine joins Carrie to explore how our inner child influences our parenting style and emotional responses. Tune in to discover how reflecting on past experiences and childhood memories can help us understand and manage these reactions. Catherine also shares her expertise in Abundance Circles and manifestation, offering valuabl...

Send us a Text Message.As a parent, have you ever caught yourself swooping in to finish your child's sentence or hastily completing their half-tied shoelaces? Our conversation with J.D., a father and mental health advocate, takes us on a journey through the nuanced world of parenting, where the push and pull of giving our kids space to stumble and soar takes center stage. J.D. brings to the table his compelling experiences, highlighting the empowering role of open communication and the magic ...

Send us a Text Message.Imagine unraveling the mysteries of sleep, from the erratic slumbers of a newborn to the regimented cycles that govern our adult lives. That's precisely what we accomplish with Savannah Hipes, a sleep therapy connoisseur, in our latest conversation. We navigate through the ebbs and flows of sleep patterns, examining how routines and exposure to light orchestrate the symphony of our circadian rhythms. As a parent grappling with the nocturnal nuances of spirited and sensi...

Send us a Text Message.When the path of parenting led me to a crossroads, self-healing was the compass that pointed me toward a home filled with less yelling and more understanding. This episode is a map for parents navigating the terrain of raising kids, especially those with neurodivergent children, with a special guide, Ann Bruinsma from Live Your Light. As a mom to three teens and a clinical Qigong practitioner, Ann sheds light on how shifting from a corporate mindset to an energy-focused...

Send us a Text Message.Ever felt like your child's sensitivity was more of a challenge than a gift? I'm Carrie, your guide through the beautifully complex world of raising highly sensitive children, and I'm here to flip that script. Join me as I unfold the tale of how I came to see my own kids' sensitivity as their superpower, sharing the shifts in perspective that can turn vulnerability into strength. We'll traverse the transformative terrains of positivity, empowering parents to not only fo...

Send us a Text Message.As I reflect on my own transformative journey from longing for casual chats to craving those soul-stirring connections, this episode becomes a heartfelt guide for anyone seeking to deepen their friendships. Together, we traverse the landscape of relationships, examining how our personalities and our children's unique characteristics shape the friendships we form and nurture. I share stories from my own life, revealing the trials and triumphs of finding 'soul friends' an...

Ever feel the weight of 'mom guilt' when you spend on something just for you? Join us as we unwrap the complex emotions parents face with their finances, alongside financial coach Erin. We're shattering the taboo of self-care spending and replacing it with empowerment, sharing stories and strategies that help align financial decisions with your deepest values. Whether it's investing in healthful eating or choosing enriching experiences over material goods, this episode is a goldmine of insigh...

Have you ever felt an instinctive pull guiding you away from one path and onto another, only to discover it was exactly where you needed to be? Our latest episode is a heartfelt exploration of embracing the empath within us, a journey that has profoundly shaped my own life. Learn how to listen to your heart's guidance, whether it's through visual flashes, audio cues, or those sudden instincts that sometimes defy explanation. I delve into the beauty of sensitivity and how accepting our...

This week, Carrie and her mom talk about all things mindful including our energy, being empaths, and how our mindsets can affect our children. They focus on how these messages and tools have been passed in our family over several generations. It has become rooted in our families and others can see it when they are drawn to our family because they feel our energy and see our happiness. Join along to find out tips and stories so you too can teach your children these mindful tools and watch our...

Join Carrie this week to learn tools that teach our children mindfulness. She shares specific tools that help her children calm their minds and listen to their hearts better. These can help our children when they are having hard moments in their lives. Take away these tools to practice with your kids and help them to develop mindfulness. 

Join Carrie this week as she discusses celebrating our parenthood journey from the place that we are at now versus what we had planned or dreamed of before becoming a parent. She will share stories and pointers on how she and her husband choose to accept and cherish the life that they have while releasing their previous expectations for being parents. When we lead with our hearts and we are thankful for what we have now we open the door to so many new possibilities as well as new energy...

Let’s look at our own hearts and things that may have made us into people pleasers or perfectionists. Are there things from our childhood that we may need to bring up and work on for ourselves so that we can better connect with our kids in this new era of parenting? Do we try to control their environment so much that they are not able to experience lessons that they need to learn now as kids? I discuss how although it can be hard to experience the world sometimes, we need to allow our...

Meet Carrie from Heart to Heart Parents and find out why she is sharing her past educational experience as well as stories from parenting. Find out what she means when she describes her kids as gifted, spiritual, and highly sensitive. Also, tune in to gather tips on how to follow your heart as you connect with your children heart to heart. 

Inspiring parents to connect heart to heart as we parent our gifted, spirited, and highly sensitive children. Let's connect heart to heart with our children, our partners and, other parents as we learn that we are not alone. We have a community and although we may feel different from other families, there are many of us out there and we are creating the next era of deep thinkers and change makers. Come along on this parenting journey.