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How Do We Listen To Our Kids’ Feelings? [Podcast Episode]

The skill of listening to our kids’ feelings is such an important one for parents. One of the main reasons is that when we listen well to our kids, we reinforce them to talk about their feelings,...

Trusting Yourself As A Mother With Casey Wilson

Do you ever struggle trusting yourself and your intuition as a mother? Amanda and Sarah have been there. And Caroline will be 😉Our very special guest Casey Wilson has been there.We believe we all do...

Disordered Eating – Part 1: The Toxic Culture Around Body Image [REWIND Podcast Episode]

It’s May and that means it’s almost swim-team season! It’s my favorite time of the year. To me, summer and the pool are just magical. But with the swim season starting, I notice the conversation...

An Easy Formula For Talking About Our Feelings For Ourselves And Our Kids! [Podcast Episode]

The ability to talk about our feelings can literally change our lives. It’s related to having closer relationships, longevity, physical health, stress reduction, and feeling better overall. But for...

Actively Working Towards Who I Want To Be In 2023 [Podcast Episode]

It is that time of year again when we are bombarded with reflection, planning, changing, thinking, … and to be honest, hearing about all the different things that I should be doing makes me feel a...

Recognizing Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) In Kids With Jesse Dice, LCSW [Podcast Episode]

When we think about OCD, or Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, most folks think about hand-washing, lining things up perfectly, or really perfectionistic kids. But the truth is that OCD can present in...

LGBTQ+: How To Respond When Your Child Is Coming Out To You

Today’s generation of teens is incredibly accepting of each other, and families, parents are more accepting too. Both this and even the pandemic have resulted in kids coming out earlier than even a...

How To Help Your Anxious Kids: An Interview With Samantha Sweeney, Ph.D.

We’ve been waiting a long time to share today’s episode with you and we couldn’t be more excited! Dr. Samantha Sweeney is one of Amanda’s oldest friends and an expert on working with parents of...

Mental Fitness For Athletes And Everyone, Really… With Michael Atunrase [Podcast Episode]

The trend we’re seeing among athletes and other teenagers is a general increase in anxiety and depression. Especially those high-achieving teens, like our teen athletes, struggle with these...

Getting Your Kids Emotionally Ready For The Post-Pandemic School Year

This week we’re coming in hot with a legitimate timeline for how to get your kid ready for the new school year. Last week we shared our thoughts and predictions for the post-pandemic school...