One of the most common questions I get asked by parents around the world is: "How can I give my child something I, myself, don't have?"  We all want to give the best to our children - to "level up" from generation to generation. But then we're faced with the reality that it's very hard to give something that we feel we lack!  So, whether it's about body image, communication skills, health, or confidence - this episode will give you the framework to develop essential life skills in your...

If you sometimes waver in your undying commitment and love in your marriage, the resounding advice from the self-help experts of the decade is: "Well, maybe you're just not a match." Has this seed of doubt been planted in your mind?  In this podcast, I share a clip of Mel Robbins giving advice that's not at all uncommon today. As someone who has been categorically labeled as "incompatible" by well-meaning friends, family, and even personality tests that actually point out all the ways...

"You have 5 little kids and you published a book? HOW???" This has been the refrain I've been asked over the past couple of weeks since my book, Reclaim Play, hit Amazon. It certainly wasn't an easy process for me and maybe that's why it took me four whole years! I love to learn from every area of my life and writing a book is no exception. There were many lessons that I gleaned from this process and today I'm sharing them with you - whether it's a book you want to write, a marathon you want...

Phew! They say writing a book is not for the faint of heart and I now fully understand why 87% of people who want to write a book - don’t ever write one. But with gratitude to my children who played independently for enough hours for me to actually both write and illustrate this book (yep, those doodles are mine), I have now escaped that statistic and my book baby has been born!!! 🎉 Reclaim Play delivers an inspiring manifesto on why play is critical for children and a comprehensive how-to...

So you're feeling overwhelmed, snapping at the kids, or you're just not enjoying parenting... how do you reset? Here are the 6 mindsets that keep me going when my cortisol levels are spiked so I can still show up with "hi vibes" for my family. When you upgrade your self-talk, you develop the abilty to avoid a lot of optional stress and suffering.  This episode is practical and encouraging for parents of young children who are "in the trenches". Which mindset will you adopt today?  ______ ...

What should parents do when their child is scared, afraid, and fearful? How we respond can make the difference between encouraging mental, emotional fragility and strength.  Here's a 5-step, countercultural approach to childhood fears that will help you help your child become resilient, gritty, and courageous.  ______ Did you enjoy this episode? Please consider leaving this podcast a review! ★★★★★ Want more? Check out my YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/@HiFamLife   

Have you noticed that the growing trend of "family last" culture? This episode holds a heartfelt hope: that each of us can consciously pivot towards a "family first" culture.  When we place family at the forefront, we're not just fostering stronger relationships, we're also shaping future generations. It is - literally - how we change the world. Raising children with a strong emotional foundation, equipping them with the resilience to face the challenges that lie ahead - is not for the faint...

Learn the difference in whining between babies, kids, tweens, and teens and how our response as parents should change and evolve: a four-step process to respond to any whiny communication! ____________ Want to get your child playing independently and peacefully for 3 hours a day without screens, bribes, or buying a thing? Take our FREE Masterclass! (reclaimplay.com/haven) >  

There's a massive focus today on defining, projecting, and expressing one's personal identity - also known as finding your "authentic self" and discovering "who you really are". Subsequently,  there’s been a big shift in the advice parents are receiving in recent years. Basically, the way we answer the question, “How to live a good life?”, has changed dramatically and greatly impacts how we raise our children. I open up this topic because my mission is to strengthen families and I can’t help...

If your child doesn't find porn, porn will find them... unless you get there first. The average age for a child to begin to consume pornography is now 12 years old. Let's talk about how to protect our children from porn consumption.  Have young kids at home? Now is the time to educate yourself and empower your children with real conversations, tools, and scripts...  In this episode: What's so alluring about porn? What's lurking within arm's reach. Having a no-lie policy. Early sex...

Stroll down memory lane with me as I share the story behind why I created my online membership for parents over 6 years ago. 🎂 It's changed my life and the lives of thousands of other parents from over 100 countries around the world - just like you. If you've ever felt isolated or judged 😔 in your parenting journey, this one's for you, my friend. In this episode, I'm opening up about how I longed for a warm, supportive community 🤗 to help me through the twists and turns of raising tiny...

It’s true that our children need a lot of warmth, love, nurturing, attunement, attention, and connection. And yes, children thrive when they’re given appropriate freedoms within boundaries and a limited amount of acceptable choices. But they also need something else, something I’ll outline in today’s podcast.  👉 Create more joy, magic, togetherness, and connection in your day-to-day family life than you ever dreamed of... Join us for the Dream Family Bootcamp LIVE...

With today’s meteoric rise of anxiety and depression, it’s crucial that we, as parents, know how to help our children master the emotional rollercoasters that life throws at us. In this episode, I offer some ancient wisdom all parents in the modern world need: "Feelings Follow Actions". If you’re in a funk, give this a try!  👉 Create more joy, magic, togetherness, and connection in your day-to-day family life than you ever dreamed of... Join us for the Dream Family Bootcamp LIVE EXPERIENCE!...