Raising Boys #5: Raising Boys as a Feminist With Erin Spahr, LCPC [Podcast Episode]

Raising feminist men is now more important than ever. I want my boys to push back against patriarchy AND at the same time feel proud of who they are as boys. If you are like me, and you are raising boys and identify as a feminist, this episode is for you! “There’s...

Raising Boys #3: Why Is It So Hard For Boys To Talk About Their Feelings? With Matt Browning, LPC

The first two episodes of this series on raising boys were focussed on men’s mental health. Today we’re diving into the topic of why it is so hard for boys to talk about their feelings. My guest today is Matt Browning, a Licensed Professional Counselor at Active &...

What Does the Mental Health Crisis Tell Me About Parenting? [Podcast Episode]

Today, we’ll be discussing a huge topic: how to raise our families in the midst of a mental health crisis. We’re going to tackle this big idea from a place of theory and bring it down to steps of actions that parents can take to promote mental health for the whole...

Realistic Sleep Hacks for Teens (And Adults!) [Podcast Episode]

One of the major strategies for managing anxiety is to get excellent sleep. Sleep helps promote learning, focus, attention, and our ability to manage emotions, it improves depression and the quality of our relationships. Sleep really does it all. But getting good...

Sleep Help For Elementary School Kids With Allison Egidi [Podcast Episode]

Sleep is essential for anyone’s ability to focus, remember things, solve problems, manage emotions, and feel good. The right amount of sleep reduces anxiety and depression. And did you know that when you’re sleeping, everything you’ve learned during the day encodes in...

Supporting Your Teen Through College Applications With Margaret Baudinet of College Solutions [Podcast Episode]

If your kid might apply for college in the next ten years, you want to listen to this one! Margaret is an expert when it comes to supporting kids through the college application process. She has a particularly valuable perspective on how teenagers experience this...