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Mastermind Parenting PodcastWhere Gentle Parenting has Lost the Plot (a convo with Avital Schreiber Levy)Gentle Parenting has become a sort of parenting movement over the last decade or so. I’ve been here for more than a hot minute and it’s interesting what I’ve noticed. You see, before Gentle there was Conscious Parenting and before that there was Love and Logic and and and. I think the original founders of these methods were probably drinking the same koolaid I like…we secretly want to raise our kids even better than our parents did. We want our kids to feel loved and enjoyed. We don’t want them to act like...2025-05-271h 05
Hi, Fam!17 Is AI Ruining Our Kids Future? Interview with Daniel SchreiberWhat skills will your child need in a world where AI can do everything from writing essays to providing therapy? As a parent, you're likely wondering: should I be terrified or thrilled about raising children in the AI revolution? In this in depth conversation with AI expert Daniel Schreiber, we dive deep into how artificial intelligence is transforming our world faster than most parents realize. While it's easy to dismiss AI as 'just another tech trend,' the reality is far more consequential for your child's future. You'll discover: - Why AI isn't...2025-03-1149 minHi, Fam!How to Raise Resilient Kids (Even When I Don't Feel Resilient Myself)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 child and impart the priceless asset of...2023-12-0529 minHi, Fam!Strength Over Safety: Raising Courageous Kids in an Unsafe World It might be hard to imagine, but the emphasis on "safety" as one of the main goals for parents, was not always the prevailing value that humans sought after. Today, there's an acute obsession with physical and emotional safety. Caution signs and buzzwords like "safe space" and "trigger warnings" permeate societal circles. But "safetyism" actually leads us all to be less safe. In this episode, I share 3 surprising ways in which a high emphasis on safety actually deteriorates resiliency and 3 strategies you can start practicing now to raise children who are strong - physically, emotionally, and mentally. ~ Learn more about...2023-11-2229 min
Mindful Mama: Raising Kind, Confident Kids Without Losing Your Cool | Parenting Strategies For Big Emotions & MoreReclaim Play - Avital Schreiber Levy [403]Kids independent play time has dropped precipitously in the last 30 years and it’s hurting kids. Hunter talks to Avital Schreiber Levy, author of Reclaim Play about why that is and how we can reclaim the lost art of independent play. Picture yourself putting your feet up while your child plays without your involvement! We’ll give you concrete steps to help make that happen.If you enjoyed this episode, and it inspired you in some way, I’d love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of you listen...2023-05-301h 02
Mama KnowsHow do I get my kid to independent play? w/Avital Schreiber LevyI hear all the time - "How do I get my kids to independent play?" "What can I do to encourage independent play". I have been there! It took a while to get to the point where my kids will independent play. This week Avital Schreiber Levy breaks down why independent play is important and how to successfully integrate independent play in your kids routine. Meet AvitalA designer, parenting coach and mother of five. Married for 16 years, parenting for over a decade and designing for 20. Avital is here to offer you the blueprints, checklists, and...2023-03-1440 minHi, Fam!TPJ 113: Selfish ParentingToo many parents are burning out – doing everything for everyone else in their families and feeling completely drained by the end of each day. It doesn’t have to be this way! The truth is, what children need most are parents who feel good in their own skin, are well-cared for, and have great energy to tackle the day. The last thing they need are parents who feel resentful towards them for their own exhaustion. In today’s episode, I’m going to share 8 tips on how to infuse a little more ‘selfishness’ into your life, prioritizing yourself in...2022-04-0624 minHi, Fam!TPJ 109: Boost Your Confidence As A Stay-At-Home-ParentSo many of my clients and community members are stay-at-home parents; parents who aren't currently working or are working very minimally. A common struggle is a loss of identity or feeling like your value and your worth isn't recognized by others, or feeling like you've lost your confidence now that you “just stay at home with the kids”. In this episode I’m going to share how you can boost your confidence as a stay at home parent so you can be super confident and proud of who you are and what you're doing. 2022-01-1016 minHi, Fam!TPJ 108: Why You Should Feel Great As A Working ParentEvery so often I'll get a note from a parent who's feeling guilty that they have to work so much and can't be home with their little kids. So often these parents write to me saying they feel bad that the kids don't see them as much as they could, or they feel bad that they're distracted and that their attention is going elsewhere other than just their children. I feel really passionate about this subject because here's one thing that I'm allergic to: dogmatic one-size-fits-all parenting advice. Wh...2021-11-0110 min
Emotionally Uncomfortable880: [PARENTING] Teaching Children Independent Play [Interview with Avital Schreiber Levy]"It is a happy talent to know how to play." - Ralph Waldo Emerson In this episode, Avital and I talk about: How to teach your children independent play How to set parenting boundaries How to practice conscious parenting Avital Schreiber Levy is the founder of The Parenting Junkie, Performance Coaching for parents. TPJ empowers visionary parents to step into their leadership role and to create family bliss. Avital's work has been featured in the New York Times, HuffPost, Motherly, Wellness Magazine, Scary Mommy, Thrive Global amongst others, and is regularly interviewed for parenting conferences...2021-10-1336 minHi, Fam!TPJ 107: How To Prepare Your Partner To Support You During BirthAre you pregnant? If so, congratulations! And if you’d like your partner to be an amazing support to you during your birth (and who wouldn’t, right?) then this episode is for you. [03:37] 1. Communicate well and often [04:58] 2. Create a to-do list [05:41] 3. Education [08:28] 4. Explain what is supportive [09:23] 5. Ensure they know it's not personal [09:47] 6. Give them tools [10:20] 7. Practice positions & massage/acupressure points [11:29] 8. Empower them to stay calm and take ownership If you enjoyed this episode and it inspired you in...2021-06-0316 minHi, Fam!TPJ 104: 10 Design Tips For A Sophisticated Home (Even With Little Kids)If you would like your home to look more beautiful and sophisticated, even on an inexpensive budget while you have little kids at home, then this episode is for you. My background is in graphics, branding, and identity design. I love talking and thinking about all things design. Primarily from the functional perspective, but also from the aesthetics. I believe deeply that the things we see around us influence our psychology, influence our behavior, influence our emotions, and they matter. They're tools that we can use to influence how we feel and...2021-03-2914 minHi, Fam!TPJ 103: Using The Law Of Attraction To Create Family BlissHave you heard of the law of attraction? It’s something that I read about and hear about often. And in fact, it’s something that I intuitively really connect to and practice in my life. Today I'm going to talk with you about how I use the law of attraction to create a life that I love, and invite you to do the same! [05:30] #1 - Get clear on what you want [08:55] #2 - Focus on what you want [10:01] #3 - Ignore what you don't want [14:41] #4 - Practice gratitude [15:16] #5 - Ele...2021-03-2222 minHi, Fam!TPJ 102: 10 Ways To Get Out Of Survival ModeAre you finding yourself in survival mode, feeling like you are running on empty and worried that you might be leading yourself to burnout? If you’re not sure where you fall on the burnout spectrum, go check out last week’s episode on the 10 signals that you might be in survival mode. Now that we know the signs, it’s time to get practical and do something about it. What we really want to do is get our expectations to meet our level of support, and work on both sides of that eq...2021-03-1519 minHi, Fam!TPJ 101: 10 Signs You're Burning OutOne of the biggest risks we face as parents is burning out and falling into survival mode. In difficult seasons it becomes especially challenging to stay charged and energized. Many of us (myself included) run the risk of burning out when we don’t take care of ourselves and “refuel our tank.” You can only run on empty for so long. I have seen so many parents on the brink of burnout (or fully in it), and I’ve been there as well. It's a major issue. So today I want to share w...2021-03-1516 minHi, Fam!TPJ 100: Does Your Toddler Throw Food?Most of us know that feeling of preparing a lovely meal for our children, sitting down to eat it with them only to have our toddler promptly THROW IT ON THE FLOOR 😡 😭 🤦🏽♀️ It can be so aggravating. If you're not sure how to handle the situation and it's repeating in your home, you are so not alone. Let's talk about what we can do about it. [00:58] #1 - Normalize it [01:41] Trajectory schema [02:32] #2 - Stay calm [04:13] #3 - Say what you want to see [05:00] #4 - Don't play the game 2021-03-0108 minHi, Fam!TPJ 99: Motivate Kids To Get Ready To GoDo you struggle to get your kids out the door in the morning? Are you ever late for things because you’re arguing with your kids or having trouble getting them ready for the day? You’re not alone. Kristen from our Present Play community asked for advice about how to deal with this. In this episode I’ll discuss my thoughts and help you get back your sanity! [00:38] Kristen's question: How can I motivate my child to get ready more quickly? [03:37] More love isn't always the answer [06:59...2021-02-2521 minHi, Fam!TPJ 98: Help Your Toddler Play IndependentlyDo you have a little toddler at home and you're tearing your hair out, trying to find ways to keep this person busy without always resorting to screens? If so, I've got you. I totally feel it. And I am here with five ways that toddlers generally love playing independently and that you can use today to keep your little person occupied and busy without screens. [00:53] #1 - Sensory Play [04:30] #2 - Movement [06:17] #3 - Music [07:21] #4 - Dressing up [08:52] #5 - Pretend play ...2021-02-2211 minHi, Fam!TPJ 97: Can Babies Play Independently?Can babies play independently? Is that even possible? Or is it something that only develops later (if at all)? The answer is...they can! And in this episode I’m going to talk about 10 ways they can play and how to encourage them to do so. [01:05] #1 - Don't entertain your baby [02:39] #2 - Le Pause [04:13] #3 - Don't overstimulate - keep it simple [06:23] #4 - Don't interfere [07:52] #5 - Keep things low [09:20] #6 - Keep trying [10:59] #7 - Try different times [12:43] #8 - Try different positions [13:38] #9 - Ma...2021-02-1517 minHi, Fam!TPJ 96: How To Sleep Better During PregnancyWhen you’re pregnant, it can be so hard to get enough sleep. Between the hormones and feeling so uncomfortable, it can be very hard to sleep. And if you have other children or issues in the mix, it can be even more challenging to get the rest we need. While there certainly are some things outside of our control, there are quite a few things that are within our control. In that light, I’d like to offer 10 suggestions to help you prioritize sleep so you can get more rest. [01:39] 1. Keep your...2021-02-0815 minHi, Fam!TPJ 95: 10 Reasons You Might Hate Parenting (And What To DO About It)Do you ever hate this whole parenting thing? There’s absolutely no shame here...I think most parents feel this way at some point in their parenting journey. In this episode I’m going to cover 10 reasons you might hate parenting, and most importantly what you can do about it. [00:53] 1 - haven't come to terms with your own childhood [03:02] 2 - You're still waiting to be parented yourself [05:39] 3 - Your home is a mess [07:29] 4 - You haven't stepped into your leadership role yet [10:06] 5 - You're g...2021-02-0127 minHi, Fam!TPJ 94: How To Ward Off DepressionLet’s talk depression. First I want to say that I have gone through seasons where I needed professional help, and there’s absolutely no shame in that. If you feel you need some help, please don’t hesitate. It can make a world of difference. But even if you’re not feeling clinically depressed, it’s common to go through seasons of feeling “the blues” or feeling down. Thankfully, there are some things we can do to help bolster our mood and help us feel better! In this episode I’m going to give you 15 things you...2021-01-2519 minHi, Fam!TPJ 93: 10 Ways To Feel Less Overwhelmed As A MomDo you feel overwhelmed by your life at home with young children? I’m a mother of 5, I run my own business, I homeschool part-time...I have a lot on my plate (and I’m sure you do too). It can be so easy to feel overwhelmed! But we’re not helpless. There are things within our control that can make a big difference and reduce the overwhelm in our lives. In this episode I’ll give you 10 tips to help you reduce the overwhelm. [00:52] #1 Declutter [02:37] #2 Create storage systems [03:58] #3 Clean as...2021-01-1820 minHi, Fam!TPJ 90: Practical Ways To Create A Great Atmosphere At HomeWhen you’re home with young children it can feel really overwhelming and stressful. Between all the messes, the tantrums, the whining, the noise, and the smells, it can make your home a place you want to escape from instead of a place to escape to. In this episode I’ll give you 10 practical tips to bring more pleasure, peace, joy, fun, and energy into your home. [02:07] #1 - Add some plants [04:51] #2 - Play music [06:23] #3 - Use aromas and fragrances [08:11] #4 - Keep surfaces clear [11:06] #5 - Decora...2020-12-1427 minHi, Fam!TPJ 89: Create A Family VisionDo you ever feel like you don't want to do this anymore? This parenting thing, I mean. The nagging, the fighting, the wining, the dishes, the laundry, feeling tired and drained and sometimes, hopeless. Angry. Vengeful. Exhausted. We all go through seasons like this. But the good news is we don’t have to stay there. One thing that can make a huge difference and give you the extra push to get through the lows is to create a vision for your family. That’s what I want to talk about today. [02:5...2020-12-0712 minHi, Fam!TPJ 88: Not “What”, But “How”Many people find they lose aspects of their identity when they have kids. Can you relate? This year has certainly made it more challenging to hold onto our identities. Many things in our lives have been “lost” (or put on hold) during the pandemic, and it has been hard. If you’re feeling like you’ve lost yourself, this episode is for you. [00:36] Join me in my free challenge, Finish Strong! [05:34] Ready to create the vision for your family? [05:39] Many of us feel a loss of identity as we enter parenthood. [05:5...2020-11-3014 minHi, Fam!TPJ 87: Rethinking Mistakes And FailuresEveryone makes mistakes and experiences failures. We all have shortcomings, weaknesses, and areas of lack. And many people are stuck in a fixed mindset, thinking that it’s just how they are. But not everyone. Some people have adopted a growth mindset, and see mistakes and failures in a different (and positive) light. Do you want to be one of them? Join me in this episode as we discuss how to do just that. [00:36] Join me in my free challenge, Finish Strong! [02:36] Do you feel like there have been some...2020-11-2314 minHi, Fam!TPJ 86: Living with Duality - The Power Of "And"Kids (and adults, if we’re being honest) often have a rigid way of thinking. It’s often black or white, all or nothing. We see our truth, and find it hard to understand that someone else may have a different truth. But life (and people) are much more complex and nuanced than that, and we often live with a duality that can be hard to cope with. Today we’re going to talk about a hallmark of maturity that can help us (and our kids) deal with this. [01:14] Join me in my free challenge, Finish S...2020-11-1612 minHi, Fam!TPJ 85: Grief And Finding Silver LiningsAre you going through something tough in your life? A big transition, problems at home or in your relationships, financial struggles. Maybe you haven’t had the support you’re used to and you feel like you’re drowning. It could even be a series of trivial things that normally wouldn’t amount to much, but with the year we’ve been having...let’s just say it’s been hard on many of us. When we experience challenges, we often go through a process of grief (even on “small” stuff). There’s a typical progression of 5 stages that most of u...2020-11-0916 minHi, Fam!TPJ 84: Processing Events To Avoid TraumaHave you (or your child) experienced rough times? Are you having a hard time dealing with them? If so, this episode is for you. [01:29] Has 2020 been a rough year for you? Are you longing for some change (in the right direction)? Join me in my free challenge, Finish Strong! [05:58] Mindset is so important when it comes to challenges we’ve faced. [07:18] Integrate any trauma we have experienced. [09:31] When someone has made sense of their narrative, they go a long way toward healing. [10:27] How can we use this today? [1...2020-11-0221 minHi, Fam!TPJ 83: Parenting & Leadership - You Are The CEOFor some reason we sometimes downplay our roles as parents. We often say things like “I’m just a mom/dad”, and at times don’t approach it with the same zest and zeal we would in our career or other leadership role. Why is that? Today I want to discuss parenting and how I think our role as a parent is like being a CEO. [00:31] Parenting is a high stakes "job" (I know it's a relationship and not a job...but hear me out). [01:02] But we often downplay our role as a parent.2020-10-1909 minHi, Fam!TPJ 78: Criticism, Critique, & Critical ThinkingThere seems to be some confusion in our culture between criticism and critique. While criticism can be unhelpful and hurtful, critique is necessary to help us grow, develop, and make wise choices. It’s how things improve! You’ve probably heard the saying “If you can’t say something nice, don’t say anything at all.” I sometimes get feedback like this when I talk about school or issues in parenting. And I agree! We should always be kind. But perhaps we need to redefine what's "nice." In this episode I want to discuss the differences b...2020-09-0722 minHi, Fam!TPJ 77: The 6th Love LanguageHow do you express your love? Is it the same way you receive love? How do your kids experience your love? In this episode I’ll discuss the five love languages coined by Gary Chapman and add my take on them. PLUS I’m adding a 6th one to the list. [02:13] Gary Chapman’s “The Five Love Languages” [03:19] This can help us understand each other and improve our relationships. [06:06] These can change as we change. [07:42] Avoid feelings like you're not good enough. [09:54] Words of affirmation [11:50] Physical touch [13:46...2020-08-3127 minHi, Fam!TPJ 76: These 7 Limiting Beliefs Are Sabotaging Your MarriageMarriage should not be a cause of pain and suffering. OR AT LEAST, should not ONLY be a cause of pain and suffering. It should also be a source of great energy and joy, and should be enhancing and boosting our life. It should make life easier and more enjoyable, having this companion and life partner by our side. But so often I’m seeing the opposite. Instead of being mostly good with some challenges, I’m seeing big challenges and lots of stress, with very little joy. In this episode I want to ta...2020-08-241h 00Hi, Fam!TPJ 75: Happily Ever After [Kids] - How To Fall Back In LoveHas your relationship suffered after children were thrown into the mix? Chances are good that it has. I’ve certainly gone through ups and downs, and my friends and clients have too. While challenges certainly are inevitable, life-long suffering in your relationship doesn’t have to be. In this episode I’m going to ask some questions and even give you a little tough love to inspire and encourage you to do what it takes to turn things around! [01:03] How did your relationship change after having kids? [04:26] We often neglect the relationship with our partn...2020-08-1959 minHi, Fam!TPJ 74: Relationship Tips - How Doing What's Fair Gets You NowhereDo you feel like you carry the bulk of the load in your relationship? Like all the responsibility falls on you? Like the division of labor and the mental and emotional burden isn’t fair? It’s understandable...and it’s also ruining our relationships. In this episode I’m going to walk you through a series of questions to help you shift your mindset and improve your relationship with your partner. [02:16] Are you keeping a running tab of "who does what" in your head? [04:05] Keeping score undermines your partnership. [07:59] A...2020-08-1024 minHi, Fam!TPJ 73: HOMESCHOOLING VS PUBLIC SCHOOLING: A Guide for ParentsI know there can be a lot of anxiety and indecision when it comes to the topic of school vs. homeschool. How do you know which way to go? What if I try it and it doesn’t work? What if I ruin my kids?? In this episode I’m going to walk you through the decision making process and take you from indecision to clarity. [10:42] “The best use of imagination is creativity. The worst use of imagination is anxiety.” Deepak Chopra [11:58] 1. Our role is to choose the environment in which our children educate t...2020-08-031h 28Hi, Fam!TPJ 72: From UNSURE to UNSHAKEABLE (3 Positive Mindset Shifts)So many of us have been pushing through, waiting and hoping for things to return to some sort of “normal”. But with a second wave sweeping through the world it seems like it may never get back to normal. And now with the school year approaching and continued restrictions wherever we go, there’s no end to the opportunities to feel anxious, fearful, and overwhelmed. In this episode I want to help you recommit, reenergize, and reinvigorate yourself, bolstering your resolve with 3 simple mindset shifts. [05:58] If you're feeling frustrated, cooped up, judged, irritated, etc., you're not alon...2020-07-2736 minHi, Fam!TPJ 71: Dangerous Social Media Effects on Family LifeDoes social media stress you out? Research indicates that it can cause anxiety and even depression. I’ve heard countless people say they felt great after taking a break from it. Why is that? In this episode I want to offer a breakdown of the recent social media landscape; how it may be harming us, what we can do to keep our sanity. [04:56] Links between social media and anxiety and depression. [10:37] Social media seems to be getting darker and the cons are beginning to outweigh the pros. [14:23] A large part of it s...2020-07-2049 minHi, Fam!TPJ 70: Kate Northrup - Do Less, Get More!Join me in a conversation with my friend Kate Northrup, "Do Less" author, as we talk about time-management, work-life balance, and vulnerability. Sometimes we feel we have to hide some part of our parenting because we're afraid of people's judgments. We fear sharing our whole, vulnerable self because disagreement is often met with hostile, dogmatic, judgmental comments. One of the things I’ve worked hard to cultivate is friendships with others where it is ok, desired even, to say your honest (respectful!) opinions. And I think this conversation about vaccinations with Kate exemplifies that type of s...2020-06-2955 minHi, Fam!TPJ 69: The Helicopter Parenting Epidemic: Are You Overparenting?Do you feel tired or burned out in your parenting? Do you feel like you’re “on” all the time and never get a break? Do you think your child’s happiness and entertainment falls squarely on your shoulders? In this episode I want to address an issue I see a lot; overparenting. [03:01] What is overparenting? [07:24] A big indicator of overparenting: Burnout [08:08] Overparenting is not good for the parents [10:45] Don't take on other people's roles [12:34] Overparenting is not good for children. [15:34] Overparenting makes children weak, timid, and fragile. ...2020-06-2232 minHi, Fam!TPJ 68: Who's to Blame for the Family Fights?There’s a mindset that has permeated our culture and it’s causing a lot of damage. It ruins our homes and families, our relationships, and even entire communities. Which mindset? Blaming. Let’s discuss. [03:32] The blaming mindset is rampant in our culture. [08:41] How does blaming help? [09:49] How a blaming mindset affects our homes. [10:29] Blame triggers defensiveness. [11:53] Blaming over-simplifies a problem. [14:13] Blame makes people deflect. [16:34] Instead, let's develop a solution mindset. [20:19] Say “We don't blame in this family.” [21:17] Empathize When we empa...2020-06-1525 minHi, Fam!TPJ 67: The Power Of WordsMany people have been struggling with feelings of powerlessness and negativity. But what if I told you that you possess the ability to empower yourself and create positivity in your life? That’s exactly what I’ll be discussing in this episode. [03:50] Our thoughts and words are powerful. [06:48] Culture has "watered down" certain words and concepts. [10:54] When we use exaggerated words, it sets us up for failure. [13:28] It's making us fragile. [18:41] Let's disempower our negative experiences. [21:42] Challenges make us stronger, not weaker. [23:10] Let's be more disce...2020-06-0128 minHi, Fam!TPJ 66: Break These 10 Toxic Communication HabitsWe all want to be better communicators, right? I know I do. Like most things in life, improving our communication is a process and it takes intentional work to help us break old habits and create new ones. Join me as I discuss some specific toxic patterns that we all need to break and what we can do instead. [04:13] Communication skills are so important to be a healthy adult. [06:14] We often fall into old habits and patterns. To change that we have to work on learning new skills and break the old patterns... [08:56] I...2020-05-2524 minHi, Fam!TPJ 65: The Choice Is YoursThere’s a mindset that keeps parents stuck and suffering, and really holds us back. We have a lot more control in our lives than we sometimes believe, and it can take some gentle nudging (or tough love, for some of us) to help us see things for what they are. Changing our mindset in this one area can make a big difference in our lives and empower us as parents and leaders of our family. [04:20] We often CAN do the things we say we can't do...we've really just chosen NOT to do them....2020-05-1825 minHi, Fam!TPJ 64: The Question You Should Be Asking Yourself About HomeschoolingBecause sending kids to school is often the “default option”, I’m often asked “Why do you homeschool?” I think it’s time to start reversing that question and ask “why are you sending your kids to school?” When you really think about what your school provides (or doesn’t provide), homeschooling may begin to look much more appealing and not as out-of-reach as you once thought. Let’s discuss. [05:19] Why do I homeschool? [08:00] Schools are a service, and we can decide if that service is right for us. [08:50] Service 1: Babysitting2020-05-1129 minHi, Fam!TPJ 63: Unvictimize YourselfEven without a global pandemic, life can be hard. Bad things happen and we all experience difficulties and challenges. It’s easy to feel sorry for ourselves and go through life as a victim. But I’m here to tell you that there’s so much more waiting for you on the other side of victimhood, and you can decide to leave it behind. Let’s discuss how. [04:07] Society pressures us to sacrifice everything on the altar of parenthood. [05:36] Feeling your feelings is step 1, and victims get stuck here. [08:01] It's ok to feel that way...2020-04-2738 minHi, Fam!TPJ 62: Setting Up Your [Big or Small] Space For Independent PlayI get messages from parents all over the world (hundreds a day) asking how they can get their kids to play independently. I hear things like: My kids won’t play My kids are clingy We live in a small apartment My kids have very different play styles My kids fight with each other I’m a working parent, so it can’t work for me I’m here to tell you that those are just excuses! And to help you see that your kids are capable of independent play, I wanted to share some stories f...2020-04-2035 minHi, Fam!TPJ 61: Don't Bounce Back, Bounce ForwardI know that these times have been tough for many, leaving some in a “survival mode.” But others have found, in spite of the challenges and frustrations, that they’re enjoying certain aspects of their time at home with their family. And it may leave us wondering...do we really want life to go back to the way it was before? Or is it time to make some changes to the way we live our lives? Let’s discuss. [03:19] Let's choose to find the good in a bad situation. [05:40] Amidst the hardship and trials, yo...2020-04-1324 minHi, Fam!TPJ 60: Expectations = ResourcesAt times in life (and for many, the present time), we’ll face challenges and changes in our resources. To stay sane (or sometimes just survive), it’s necessary to adjust your expectations to what’s realistic given your circumstances. [08:53] We can choose whether or not to be a victim. [10:29] We have to match our level of expectations to the level of our resources. [11:17] When you lose resources, there's a transition period where you may be edgy and frustrated. Give yourself grace! [12:11] If you're measuring against old expectations, you'll feel like a failu...2020-04-0622 minHi, Fam!TPJ 59: Tips For Homeschooling NewbiesRenee Jain is back for another episode! With so many parents finding themselves homeschooling, we thought we should offer some practical tips to help parents through this challenging transition and help you (and your kids) stay sane! [02:50] Cut yourself some slack. It's not realistic to think you'll be a homeschooling pro in a couple of weeks. [03:05] Kids go through a "de-schooling" process; expect it to be rocky. [05:41] Be realistic about the amount of time it takes to figure out a flow that works for your family. [07:33] Some routine and rhythm is he...2020-03-3053 minHi, Fam!TPJ 58: 3 Questions To Guide Parents During The Coronavirus PandemicAs we face the COVID-19 Pandemic, there’s a lot we can’t control. It can cause major fear, anxiety, and worry...but it doesn’t have to. This episode is from a live video I did where I shared 3 questions you can ask when you’re facing a crisis, and I wanted to share it with you in hopes it will help you through these uncertain times. [02:49] Question 1: Who do I want to be? [06:53] It may not come naturally...you'll likely have to work to be the person you want to be. [07:16] I try to...2020-03-1835 minHi, Fam!TPJ 57: Interview with Renee Jain of GoZen!Hi friend! Do your kids ever get angry or throw tantrums? Do YOU ever get triggered by their tantrums and lose it? 🙋🏻♀️I do. We all do. In this episode you’ll get to hear from the amazing Renee Jain of GoZen as we discuss how to “handle” emotions in both our children AND in ourselves. [05:37] What is GoZen in a nutshell? [09:20] We have to make peace with the idea that stress and difficulties are a part of our humanity. [09:42] Feelings aren't good or bad. They're neutral. [11:24] Create a character...2020-03-0953 minHi, Fam!TPJ 56: The 6-Step Parent In Love BlueprintSo many of us want to improve our relationship with our partner. The love, romance, and fun we once had evaporated when kids came along, and we’re left scratching our heads, wondering if we made a mistake or if we can ever get that back. I’m here to tell you that it’s possible! And that it’s normal to go through these seasons of challenges in a relationship. In this episode I’m going to give you the blueprint from my Parent In Love course and give you some actionable steps you can take to make cha...2020-03-0250 min