Are you in a toxic, termination, or toleration relationship? Dr. Alexandra Stockwell - an intimate marriage expert who specializes in showing couples how to build beautiful, long-lasting, passionate relationships - explains how having a fantastic relationship is a learnable skill and why a nourishing relationship with your partner can positively impact your parenting. https://www.alexandrastockwell.com Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

As a result of being born with a three-chambered heart, Nick Zerwas has been told 6 separate times that he had less than 6 months to live. He shares how his experience has impacted all aspects of life - from his parenting approach to his career in the Minnesota House of Representatives. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Since 1996 the Teddy Bear Den has inspired over 25,500 economically disadvantaged pregnant women in the Sioux Falls, SD community to seek early and regular prenatal care. Executive Director Sandy Lown’s passion shines through as she joins Parently to explain how their non-profit assists limited income pregnant women and helps build strong, healthy families. https://teddybearden.org/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

With over 25 years of experience working with children, teenagers, and young adults, Dr. Jeannine Jannot has learned there are many factors that cause students to struggle - several of which are hidden from parents and educators. She explains why students need control, competence, and connection to succeed and shares why today’s data-driven achievement culture can have a negative impact. https://www.jeanninejannot.com Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Parenting can be an isolating experience under normal circumstances, but moving to a new city right before a global pandemic is next level! Tess Holman pops onto Parently to share her struggles and successes forging new adult friendships. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

CEO, wife, mom, and Digital Influencer Alyssa Goldwater kicks off Season 3 of Parently with a little bit humor and a whole lot of candor! Nothing could have prepared her for her son’s T1D diagnosis and the whirlwind that followed. Navigating her new normal of blood sugar testing, label reading, and insulin injections, Alyssa shares how T1D has impacted her family as well as some helpful advice for those in the thick of it. @alyssagoldwater https://aglassofgoldwater.com Music:...

Stephanie Haynes is a coach, author, and speaker who specializes in custom education consulting and coaching for teens, educators, and schools. She believes every teen deserves to be equipped to build a future they are excited about on their own terms. We talk about the struggles teens face today, alternative options to a traditional college path, and her new book: College Is Not Mandatory. https://www.stephaniehaynes.net Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

As a same sex couple, the Koppels weren’t sure how or if their family dreams would come true. Through extensive research, a willing donor, and at-home intracervical insemination, Amy and Kelsi had the experience of a lifetime being pregnant together and giving birth to their sons less than 3 months apart. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

After becoming a first time parent in the middle of a pandemic, Casey learned a lot about letting go of the things you can’t control. She explains how the good and the bad are simultaneously present in her journey and why she believes experiences are ultimately what you choose to make of them. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Don’t know what lasternight means? Neither did Adam until his daughter started dropping it in casual conversation. In addition to adorable child mispronunciations, Adam shares his male perspective on therapy, infertility, and doulas. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Five moms unite to share tips and opinions on topics ranging from work-life balance to minivans to Jibbitz. You probably won’t learn anything new, but you might giggle and you will definitely feel seen! Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Dr. Art is in the house answering all your burning questions about chiropractic care for your family. Is it safe during pregnancy? Can it really help with colic? What the heck is that popping sound anyway?! Contact Dr. Art: https://theglenchiro.com Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Bryan's been rocking out in his world-renowned band Koo Koo Kangaroo for the last 14 years while gaining the title of dad 4 years ago. He joins Parently to share his thoughts on the important topics of dad guilt, parenting in a pandemic, slip n slides, condiments and more. Get ready for lots of laughs and a bomb banana pancake recipe.  Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

What does early intervention, adoption, and single parenting have in common? Michelle Fyle! She joins today’s episode to share how each of these experiences led to the next in her journey to motherhood. She also breaks down the importance of early intervention and what red flags parents should keep an eye out for. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Parently gets personal when Kelsey’s hubby, Andy, jumps on to share his two cents on parenting. They talk about his misconceptions of fatherhood and parental leave as well as the struggle to nurture their marriage through the newborn stage and beyond. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Granny Lynn joins Parently to talk all things grandparenting and give some hot tips for new parents and grandparents. She shares how things have changed over the years, including a hilarious misunderstanding of tummy time. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

As if hyperemesis and gestational diabetes weren't enough, Maggie describes how her pregnancy was followed by a near-death experience due to a postpartum hemorrhage. We talk about letting go of the idea of perfectionism in motherhood and the importance of encouraging all women to pursue lives that fulfill them - whatever that may be. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Maggie Rogness crosses off a bucket list item by joining Parently to share her struggles with hyperemesis (yes - the one Amy Schumer had). She talks about all the difficulties she faced creating her beautiful family, including a miscarriage and postpartum depression. https://www.facebook.com/postpartumresourcegroup https://www.instagram.com/postpartumresourcegroup Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Kelsey’s old pal Rachel Hachem joins the podcast to catch Kelsey (and the listeners) up on what she’s been up to the last decade! Life somehow landed the elementary music education teacher in Dubai where she met and married her Lebanese husband before moving back to the states and starting a family. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

As a clinical psychologist, Andrew Fuller works with many schools and communities in Australia and internationally, specialising in the wellbeing of young people and their families. He is the author of several books and has established programs for the promotion of mental health in schools in addition to conducting workshops for organisations, parents, students, teachers and health professionals on a wide range of topics. He joins Parently with tips on how to manage those fiery, feisty kids...

Simultaneously filling the roles as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, mother, and wife, Nina has a full plate! She explains how her experience growing up with anxiety led to a rewarding career in therapy and shares a few tips on how to help navigate your child through those tough moments. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Cayla Harrington’s youngest endured several months of Febrile seizures before being diagnosed with epilepsy. Cayla describes her experience of not only trying to find the right medication, but coercing a strong-willed toddler to take it! Luckily, her awesome sons make the sleepless nights and constant worry all worth it. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Lauren Jerle talks about her journey through infertility which ultimately led to a successful donor embryo pregnancy. She reflects on her postpartum depression and shares advice on how to honor the hard moments of motherhood. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Leave those preconceived notions at the door for this interesting, enlightening conversation about Natural Family Planning with Certified Fertility Care Practitioner Melissa Cornman. This isn’t your Grandmother’s rhythm method - we dive into the Creighton model which helps women track their health and fertility through biological markers. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

When Sabrina’s oldest came out as gay, she understood. When Sabrina’s youngest came out as pansexual, she hit the books! She has approached her children's journeys with an open mind and a mama bear heart. Sabrina suggests helpful resources to help navigate the LGBTQ world as a parent and gives tips on how to set healthy boundaries with friends and family. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com