Mindful As A Mother

Join Paige and Lindsay as we reflect on this season's most impactful discussions about neurodivergent parenting, nervous system regulation, and building stronger parent-child connections. See you after the holidays! Where to find us: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/mindfulasamotherco/⁠ Tik Tok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@mindfulasamother?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc⁠ Resource Library: ⁠https://stan.store/Mindfulasamother

Welcome to another Neuroaffirming Nugget! Neuroaffirming nuggets are easily digestible pieces of information to support you on your parenting journey. At 15 minutes or less, these actionable items are the perfect parenting snack. Today's topic is: Low Demand Parenting Skills For tips and skills to expand your understanding of your children's drive behind their behaviors with our Responsive Parenting Mini Series here: https://stan.store/Mindfulasamother/p/responsive-parenting-mini-course

We're talked about burnout, we've talked about the stress cycle, now we're talking about the hidden demands in parenting that lead to parental burnout. Financial burdens, time management, coordinating appointments, while also being emotional regulated and responsive for your children are all hidden demands that aren't always considered amongst many others. Tune in to hear about how you can understand and mitigate the effects of parental burnout.

Burnout can happen to anyone, in fact, it does! We talk about this last season AND we're bringing it back this season because it's just that important. When we're in a chronic stage of stress your body will move into survival mode and that can only be sustain for so long. When you hit capacity in survival mode sometimes you get stuck. Tune in to find out what chronic stress (burnout) can look like in your kids and how we can support them finding their way out. The Autistic Burnout Symptom Checklist: https://www.dralicenicholls.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/The-Autistic-Burnout-Symptom-Checklist-ABSC.pdf

Welcome to another Neuroaffirming Nugget! Neuroaffirming nuggets are easily digestible pieces of information to support you on your parenting journey. At 15 minutes or less, these actionable items are the perfect parenting snack. Today's topic is: Help With Transitions For tips and skills to expand your understanding of your children's drive behind their behaviors with our Responsive Parenting Mini Series here: https://stan.store/Mindfulasamother/p/responsive-parenting-mini-course

This week we're reviewing fight, flight, freeze & fawn. Anytime you or your child(ren) are experiencing big emotions, stress, actually physical danger, emotional hurt, and a plethora of other things, your survival mode is activated. This is an important concept to understand as the foundation of all behavior or ourselves and our kids. We dover each response and give an example from an adult perspective and what you might see in your children. Where to find us: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/mindfulasamotherco/⁠ Tik Tok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@mindfulasamother?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc⁠ Resource Library: ⁠https://stan.store/Mindfulasamother

This week we're talking social skills, but really social awareness. We talk about how to help your child cultivate a positive identity regarding their neurodivergence, identify role models, what social awareness is and how we can create a neuroaffirming environment while also teaching social awareness and helping our children thrive.

Welcome to another Neuroaffirming Nugget! Neuroaffirming nuggets are easily digestible pieces of information to support you on your parenting journey. At 15 minutes or less, these actionable items are the perfect parenting snack. Today's topic is: Preventing Sensory Overwhelm For tips and skills to expand your understanding of your children's drive behind their behaviors with our Responsive Parenting Mini Series here: https://stan.store/Mindfulasamother/p/responsive-parenting-mini-course

September is Suicide Prevention Month. If you or someone you know if struggling please contact 988 and text, chat, call someone to get the support you need. This episode is our least favorite topic, but probably the most necessary. Together we define bullying and talk about some unexpected acts that could be considered bullying. We talk about establishing a family culture of inclusivity, open discussion around bullying and several protective factors that you can incorporate to help protect your kids in the case of bullying.

This week we have another special guest. Please join us in welcoming Tiffany Cagwin. Tiffany is a Certified Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner and Yoga Teacher. She is an experienced executive leader and transformational coach who has a passion for helping others thrive by guiding them to shift their mindset, take action towards goals and embrace self-care. Here are Tiffany's top three tips to start healing: get morning sunlight, connect with nature, and make space from devices in the morning/evening. As a special bonus, totally free for our audience, Tiffany shares the 5 must dos are for busy professionals who want to bring their A-game everyday and stop feeling run-down.  Listeners can download Tiffany's From Fatigued to Fired Up! at https://tiffanycagwin.com/about/resources/ You can find Tiffany at Website: https://tiffanycagwin.com/ Social links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tiffcagwin/ and https://www.facebook.com/tiffany.sisko/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tiffcagwin/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiffany-cagwin-48329818/

Dropping the mic (or the demand)! Paige and Lindsay dive deep into the world of parenting demands and decide it's time to let go of a few. They walk you through their thought process as they evaluate a current stressful parenting situations and the current demands, and go through the process of dropping one. Join us for a real-time parenting process and get ready to laugh, relate, and maybe even rethink your own parenting situations. Where to find us: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/mindfulasamotherco/⁠ Tik Tok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@mindfulasamother?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc⁠ Resource Library: ⁠https://stan.store/Mindfulasamother

Welcome to another Neuroaffirming Nugget! Neuroaffirming nuggets are easily digestible pieces of information to support you on your parenting journey. At 15 minutes or less, these actionable items are the perfect parenting snack. Today's topic is: Talking to Your Child About Their Neurodivergence For tips and skills to expand your understanding of your children's drive behind their behaviors with our Responsive Parenting Mini Series here: https://stan.store/Mindfulasamother/p/responsive-parenting-mini-course

This week in our low demand era… This week we're giving real life examples of how we identify and drop demands as they make sense to our children and our families. Lindsay and Paige share real examples of parenting with PDA. Some topics we share include how demands are defined by us as parents, identifying our non-negotiables, children's ability to expand and learning into letting go of the “should's”. Stay tuned next week as we walk through mindset shifts to actual drop demands.

We are in our low demand era.... Amanda Diekman, author of Low Demand Parenting, shares her transformative approach to raising children. Discover how letting go of unrealistic expectations and embracing radical acceptance can create a calmer, happier home for everyone. Learn how to prioritize rest, reduce demands, and find joy in the journey. Remember, it's okay if every day isn't perfect – small steps lead to big changes! Low Demand Parenting is a game-changer for parents, especially those with autistic children. Tune in to hear how Amanda's insights can transform your family life. How to find Amanda: https://www.amandadiekman.com/ Where to find us: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/mindfulasamotherco/⁠ Tik Tok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@mindfulasamother?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc⁠ Resource Library: ⁠https://stan.store/Mindfulasamother

Get ready to meet Cathy Paraggio, the brains behind NoNetz! NoNetz is a sensory friendly comfy swimwear and activewear. In this episode, Cathy shares what sparked the idea for NoNetz and how she's making a splash with recycled materials. Where to find NoNetz: https://www.nonetz.com/ Discount Code: MAAM15 Where to find us: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/mindfulasamotherco/⁠ Tik Tok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@mindfulasamother?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc⁠ Resource Library: ⁠https://stan.store/Mindfulasamother

In the episode, we continue the conversation on creating a neuroaffirming home environment. We discuss practical tips and tricks we use that you can start implementing today. Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/mindfulasamotherco/⁠ Tik Tok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@mindfulasamother?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc⁠ Resource Library: ⁠https://stan.store/Mindfulasamother

In this episode, we delve into: Understanding Neuroaffirming: We'll explore the concept of neurodiversity and what it means to create a neuroaffirming environment. Shifting Your Mindset: We'll discuss how to cultivate a neuroaffirming perspective within your home, focusing on embracing strengths and celebrating differences. Building a Neuroaffirming Culture: We'll explore ways to foster a supportive and inclusive atmosphere that empowers everyone in your household. Stay tuned for Part 2!

Welcome to another Neuroaffirming Nugget! Neuroaffirming nuggets are easily digestible pieces of information to support you on your parenting journey. At 15 minutes or less, these actionable items are the perfect parenting snack. Today's topic is: Executive Function Tips For tips and skills to expand your understanding of your children's drive behind their behaviors with our Responsive Parenting Mini Series here: https://stan.store/Mindfulasamother/p/responsive-parenting-mini-course

Today we'd like to extend a warm welcome to Steph West from Starfish Social Club. Steph is joining us to talk about how Starfish Social Club helps neurodivergent kids and teens become socially competent, confident, and connected so they can make (and keep) friends! You can connect with her through her website: https://www.starfishsocialclub.org/ Where to find us: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/mindfulasamotherco/⁠ Tik Tok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@mindfulasamother?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc⁠ Resource Library: ⁠https://stan.store/Mindfulasamother

Today we'd like to extend a warm welcome to Katherine L'Etang. Katherine is joining us an autistic voice this season sharing her experience masking into adulthood, receiving her diagnosis, her experience with PDA (persistent drive for autonomy) with herself and her children, and how her journey through her life has shifted as she developed the skills to unmask and be her authentic self. You can find Katherine at https://www.theneurodiversitymom.net/ Where to find us: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/mindfulasamotherco/⁠ Tik Tok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@mindfulasamother?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc⁠ Resource Library: ⁠https://stan.store/Mindfulasamother

Welcome to another Neuroaffirming Nugget! Neuroaffirming nuggets are easily digestible pieces of information to support you on your parenting journey. At 15 minutes or less, these actionable items are the perfect parenting snack. Today's topic is: Misbehavior versus Stress Behavior For tips and skills to expand your understanding of your children's drive behind their behaviors with our Responsive Parenting Mini Series here: https://stan.store/Mindfulasamother/p/responsive-parenting-mini-course Check out magic mind here: www.magicmind.com/mothers and use code MOTHERS20 for 55% off. Please give us your feedback on this episode and let us know if you need more clarity

Last week we talked co-regulation, this week we're deep diving into how we really teach it to our kids. Plot twist: it's not what you think. The most powerful tool we have as parents is modeling and we give real-time examples of how to use this to effectively teach your children. We also walk you through our favorite tool to find your child's SOS for when they need help regulating their emotions. As always, pick one skill to work on this week, go hard, and be curious. For tips and skills to support your children in learning to cope, buy our Coping for Kids mini series here: https://icy-dew-304.myflodesk.com/ Check out magic mind here: www.magicmind.com/mothers and use code MOTHERS20 for 55% off.

This week we're discussing co-regulation. We walk you through what co-regulation is, why we need it and we get a little science-y. You know how Paige loves to get into the neuroscience of it all. Not only is co-regulation an evolutionary skill, but it's an integral part in our children being able to learn how to regulate their emotions on their own someday. Tune in to learn more about how we use our own emotions to support the emotions of our children. Check out magic mind here: www.magicmind.com/mothers and use code MOTHERS20 for 55% off.

This week we'd like to extend a very warm welcome to Gina Prosch. Gina is an award-winning children's book author. Her new book Hope! More Than Wishful Thinking [Boys Town Press, March 11th 2024] is the second in the Holly's Choice series and teaches kids that while it is important to have hope, wishful thinking alone is not enough to help us achieve our goals. Together we're going to cover topics including what inspired her book Hope! More Than Wishful Thinking, how can we teach our children to be active participants in positive emotions, how we can model positive emotions to our kids to help build their emotional resiliency, You can find Gina's book here: https://a.co/d/f869bzS You can find Gina here: www.ginaprosch.com Email: gina@ginaprosch.com

Welcome to another Neurodivergent Nugget! Neurodivergent nuggets are easily digestible pieces of information to support you on your parenting journey. At 15 minutes or less, these actionable items are the perfect parenting snack. Today's topic is: sharing your child's diagnosis with your child.

This week we're deep-diving into self-care. What comes to your mind when we mention self-care? If it's expensive and bougie, then we highly recommend you take a listen. Together, we talk through several different ideas that you can utilize for self-care, why it's important, and how to weave it throughout your day. The first rule of this episode: Take what works and leave what doesn't, and always remember: self-care is intimately defined by you, and you are the only one who can ensure what you're doing is self-care. For reference: Growing Up Mindful, Dr. Christopher Willard Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle, Emily Nagoski, Amelia Nagoksi (Pt. 1) Apps for Tech Boundaries: Off-Screen, Using Focus Mode on Your Phone

What comes to mind when you hear Radical Acceptance? As humans, we spend a lot of time being upset about things that aren't in our control. Radical acceptance is taking the concept that we can't change what's happening, so how do we navigate the challenge? We talk through why this is important in parenting neurodivergent children and how to implement this concept to create a smoother experience in your parenting journey. For Reference: Supporting Autistic Girls and Gender Diverse Youth, by The Yellowbugs (pg 82, 93, 273) Low Demand Parenting, by Amanda Diekman The Conscious Parent: Transforming Ourselves and Empowering Our Children, Dr. Shefali Tsabary

Welcome back to Mindful As A Mother! Today we are welcoming a special guest all the way from Austria, Carina Wahringer. We strongly believe that the most important voices in parenting and living with neurodivergence come from the individuals themselves. Carina is a strong example of a neurodivergent mother with neurodivergent children just trying to wing parenthood like the rest of us. Together, we talk about how Carina knew she's neurodivergent, what it's like parenting as a neurodivergent individual and parenting neurodivergent children, and her biggest struggles and strengths in neurodivergence. Find Carina on Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nd_life_austria?lang=en Where to find us: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/mindfulasamotherco/⁠ Tik Tok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@mindfulasamother?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc⁠ Resource Library: ⁠https://stan.store/Mindfulasamother

Welcome to our VERY FIRST Neuroaffirming Nugget of season four. Neurodivergent nuggets are easily digestible pieces of information to support you on your parenting journey. At 15 minutes or less, these actionable items are the perfect parenting snack. PACE Playfulness: Stressed brains respond to calm, playful faces and tones of voice. You can counter stress by introducing playfulness. Playfulness can defuse arousal, reduce conflict, and increase connectedness. Acceptance: Communicating with our words and actions that their feelings, thoughts, urges, and perceptions and accepted completely and trusting that what they are feeling is their truth in that moment. Radically accept what's in front of you and focus on supporting your child through it regardless of how it triggers you. Curiosity: be curious about where the behavior comes from. Be curious enough to truly understand your child's perspective. Open-ended questions or contemplating these questions yourself. Curiosity can also promote their self-reflection on their feelings and behaviors. Empathy: Genuinely attempt to understand your child's position. Focus on connection over correction. by demonstrating how difficult an experience might be for THEM, you are comforting them and letting them know they do not have to deal with their distress alone. For Reference: Supporting Autistic Girls& Gender Diverse Youth, The Yellowbugs pg. 76 Where to find us: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/mindfulasamotherco/⁠ Tik Tok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@mindfulasamother?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc⁠ Resource Library: ⁠https://stan.store/Mindfulasamother

This week, we continue the conversation about parenting styles. Specifically, we're talking communication, creating a united front, attending appointments together, showing the why and so. much. more. Tune in to hear real-life examples of dropping demands in parenting with your partner to better support your child together. Check out our Calm Mom, Happy Kids course to better understand how to manage your stress cycle and better manage your emotions: https://stan.store/Mindfulasamother/p/join-us-live- Reference: Low Demand Parenting, by Amanda Diekman; Chapter 11 Supporting Autistic Girls, by Yellow Ladybugs; (pg 100-103)

This week, we're introducing parenting styles! We'll talk through what different parenting styles are, how they vary based on our individual experiences, and the perfect parenting style for neurodivergent children. Plot twist: each child is different. Check out our Calm Mom, Happy Kids course to better understand how to manage your stress cycle and better manage your emotions: https://candid-truth-726.myflodesk.com/ Where to find us: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/mindfulasamotherco/⁠ Tik Tok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@mindfulasamother?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc⁠ Resource Library: ⁠https://stan.store/Mindfulasamother

This week we're excited to introduce Dr. Rothman and Dr. Fredriksen, two powerful females, authors, mothers and doctors in the field of Neurodivergence. Together, they wrote Different Thinkers: ADHD. Different Thinkers: ADHD is a comprehensive resource about ADHD for children and adults alike, offering practical advice for managing symptoms and reflection prompts designed to help readers understand what it means to be a different thinker. Dr. Rothman and Dr. Fredriksen hope to help children understand their ADHD diagnosis and celebrate their different ways of thinking. Together we talk about why it's important for children to learn about their diagnoses and how celebrating difference can make everyone feel included. Our favorite quote this week is “Neurodiversity is to human culture like biodiversity is to the ecosystem”. You can find these amazing women on Instagram @neuropsychmomdocs Check out their book (WE LOVE IT) on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/shop/mindfulasamotherco/list/3S4K1ODX8R76S?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsflist_aipsfmindfulasamotherco_8YZATPFZCNH3K1VHW485

Welcome back to Mindful As A Mother! This week, we're, again, talking about stress cycles. I know, right? Like, could we talk about something else already? Well, that's a big no from us because this week we're talking about stress cycles and children. Here are some of the details about what's to come as your listen to this week's episode: how do you know when you've closed your stress cycle? How can we support out kids in understanding and closing their stress cycles? The signs that your body is giving you that you have some stress cycles that need closing. Tune in and let us know what you think! Where to find us: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/mindfulasamotherco/⁠ Tik Tok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@mindfulasamother?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc⁠ Resource Library: ⁠https://stan.store/Mindfulasamother

Welcome back to Mindful As A Mother! In this episode, we continue the conversation on the stress cycle! You cannot fully understand how to manage your emotions without really understanding burnout and the stress cycle. We're going to talk about the evidence-based ways to close the stress cycle and how we can weave them into our lives when we're already feel topped out with demands. For Reference: Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle, by Emily Nagoski PhD. and Amelia Nagoski DMA Where to find us: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/mindfulasamotherco/⁠ Tik Tok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@mindfulasamother?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc⁠ Resource Library: ⁠https://stan.store/Mindfulasamother

Welcome back to Mindful As A Mother! We're so excited for season four of the podcast. This season we're expecting open conversations around all types of neurodivergence, parenting as a neurodivergent individual, and parenting neurodivergent children. In this episode, we open the season by introducing the stress cycle! You cannot fully understand how to manage your emotions without really understanding burnout and the stress cycle. For Reference: Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle, by Emily Nagoski PhD. and Amelia Nagoski DMA Pt. 1 Where to find us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindfulasamotherco/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mindfulasamother?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Resource Library: https://stan.store/Mindfulasamother

This week we're wrapping up Season Three! We wrap up the season with our favorite takeaways, how it has impacted us and our families, and a trip down memory of where we've been to where we are now. We invite you to participate in this journal activity with us, or simply just answer these questions for yourself: This season made me understand that… This season made me hope that… This season made me wish that… This season made me decide that… This season made me look at… This season made me believe that… This season made me remember that… This season made me wonder if… This season made me want to… You can now listen to all of our podcast episodes on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@mindfulasamotherpodcast Wishing You and Yours a Happy Holiday Season Paige&Lindsay

This week we're talking through rejective sensitive dysphoria, parenting your child with ADHD, creating self-efficacy, increasing confidence, and leaning on the parent-child relationship and gentle honesty to support your kids. We talk through different scenarios from our personal lives and the lives of our loved ones. If you're wondering how to best support your ADHD child in the parenting role, how to maintain a strong parent-child relationship, and some skills to keep in your back pocket for parenting, this episode is for you. You can now listen to all of our podcast episodes on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@mindfulasamotherpodcast

This week on Mindful As A Mother we are talking all things #adulting. We were thoroughly supportive of adulting being used as a psychological term and feeling all the millennial vibes. We cover rehearsing, sleep hacks, and optimizing our peak energy levels as ways to help the world better work with us instead of forcing ourselves to work with the world. You can now listen to all of our podcast episodes on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@mindfulasamotherpodcast2606

This week on Mindful As A Mother, we are continuing to build the house of our dreams, and put in the yard work, hard work. Together we're learning to identify yard work, yard people, what our fence looks like, and how we can identify/test out who are our yard people and who are our fence people. We talk through personal examples of how we identify when we need boundaries, how we know we're already doing well, and what feels the hardest about physical and emotional boundaries. You can now listen to all of our podcast episodes on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@mindfulasamotherpodcast

This week on Mindful As A Mother, we are talking about garbage. I mean, metaphorical garbage. Using the metaphor of a house, we talk through physical and emotional boundaries, and how can we identify and define boundaries to support us in living within our values and limits. We talk through personal examples of how we identify when we need boundaries, how we know we're already doing well, and what feels the hardest about physical and emotional boundaries. You can now listen to all of our podcast episodes on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@mindfulasamotherpodcast

This week Lindsay and Paige discuss the emotional ladder as described by Tamara Rosier, PhD. We cover the five different rungs individually and what it looks like for children of different ages at each level including their behaviors and relationships with peers and family members Level 1: Present and Calm, Level 2: Awareness, Level 3: Autopilot, Level 4: Survival, and Level 5: Delusional. Lindsay and Paige share personal examples from their lives and the lives of their loved ones. You can now listen to all of our podcast episodes on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@mindfulasamotherpodcast

If you're an educator, this episode is for you! Jessica Sinarski is a licensed professional counselor of mental health, and a highly sought-after therapist, speaker, and change-maker. Weaving user-friendly brain science into everything she does, Jessica ignites both passion and know-how in audiences. Extensive post-graduate training and 15+ years as a clinician and educator led her to create the resource and training platform BraveBrains. She partners with school districts and child welfare agencies around the world to unlock resilience in children and adults alike. We are especially excited about her book "The Amazing Brain" which will be released on October 12th, 2023. As a special bonus, if you pre-order the book before 10/11/23 you get a totally free, activity-packed bonus digital offer to accompany the book. Check it out at the links below! still face video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTTSXc6sARg www.jessicasinarski.com IG @jessicasinarski Order by October 11th for a pre-order bonus: ncyi.org/youramazingbrain

This week Lindsay and Paige discuss the emotional ladder as described by Tamara Rosier, PhD. We cover the five different rungs. We discuss what it looks like for individuals at each level including our relationships with others and how our ADHD symptoms can show up. Level 1: Present and Calm, Level 2: Awareness, Level 3: Autopilot, Level 4: Survival, and Level 5: Delusional. Lindsay and Paige share personal examples from their lives and the lives of their loved ones. You can now listen to all of our podcast episodes on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@mindfulasamotherpodcast2606

We're back this week we're talking about unconscious and conscious patterns of behaviors we fall into with our habits and energy levels. When we're better able to recognize our patterns of behavior, we can come up with brain hacks and tools to better support and sustain emotional health. In this episode, we examine “Red, Blue and Back Again”, and “Nothin' But Blue” patterns. We share our experiences, take the quizzes in real-time and talk through which strategies have worked for us and our loved ones. You can now listen/watch every episode of Mindful As A Mother on Youtube: youtube.com/@mindfulasamotherpodcast2606

This week on the podcast we extend our arms to Shari Ann Almeida, mother to a survivor. We recorded this interview in March 2023 but found it best suited to reserve it for the beginning of September, Pediatric Cancer Awareness month. Shari is also the author of "I See You". Shari describes herself as "just a mom" before her entire life changed with her daughter's, Dakota, cancer diagnosis. Follow along with us in this journey of grief and understanding in a world that no mother wants to walk and the comfort found in the grief community. While she is no longer associated with Warrior Moms Foundation, you can find Shari Ann and her journey with Dakota here: https://medium.com/@shariannalmeida Please donate to Children's Cancer Research here: https://childrenscancer.org/

This week we're talking about unconscious and conscious patterns of behaviors we fall into with our habits and energy levels. When we're better able to recognize our patterns of behavior, we can come up with brain hacks and tools to better support and sustain emotional health. In this episode, we examine “The Need for Speed” in the red quadrant, and “Playing with Fire” from yellow to red. We share our experiences, take the quizzes in real time, and talk through which strategies have worked for us and our loved ones. You can now listen/watch every episode of Mindful As A Mother on Youtube: youtube.com/@mindfulasamotherpodcast2606

Please join us in a warm welcome to the mother, writer, and author of the upcoming new release There's A Yeti in My Tummy, Meredith Rusu! In There's a Yeti in My Tummy Rusu encourages kids and parents alike to unleash their inner yetis and embrace the chaotic joy of BIG feelings! There's a Yeti in My Tummy is a rhyming book that follows Matthew, a young boy who can't help feeling silly in a yeti-sized way! But when Matthew's yeti comes out to play, he stays all day… What will Matthew's parents and teachers say? Filled with delightful rhyme and vibrant, fun illustrations, There's a Yeti in My Tummy is perfect for reading aloud and inspires children to channel their BIG emotions in positive and loving ways. We cover topics including what it means to find joy in the chaos of parenting, especially in the preschool years, how the bonds parents make with teachers and caretakers can make a difference in their child's life (and their own!), and how connecting with her son's teachers changed everything and why it inspired her to write There's a Yeti in My Tummy. Find your very own copy of There's a Yeti in My Tummy on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/Theres-Yeti-Tummy-Meredith-Rusu/dp/0829457054/ref=sr_1_1?crid=36C9S2ZKA1W5N&keywords=there%27s+a+yeti+in+my+tummy&qid=1693367547&sprefix=there%27s+a+yeti+in+my%2Caps%2C354&sr=8-1 Follow Meredith on her Instagram @meredithrusuwrites and let her know what you think of her book at www.meredithrusu.com

The beginning of the school year can be met with excitement and anticipation. For some, it's met with dread, anxiety, and concern. With back-to-school season upon us, I want to help you and your kids move from anxious to excited about the upcoming school year. Main 3 Takeaways: Building self-esteem bridge and confidence, creating individual and family goals, and identifying and creating rituals that excite you. 

In this episode, Lindsay gives tips for handling the upcoming Back to School transition. Do you want to the upcoming back to school transition to be smooth sailing? Listen to this podcast. Main takeaways from the episode include setting yourself up for success, planning for transition times, and helping your child with their routines. You might still have a few bedtime battles, but you will at least feel confident in your approach. 

This week we welcome a special guest, Olivia Silvana. Olivia is a school psychologist and women's ADHD coach and educator. Olivia is here to discuss all things ADHD and women. We cover important topics like how does your menstrual cycle impact your ADHD symptoms, how do ADHD symptoms show up differently at different phases of your menstrual cycle, and skills to manage ADHD symptoms in conjunction with our unique hormonal fluctuations. You can find Olivia on IG @iamoliviasilvana or www.oliviasilvana.com You can now listen/watch every episode of Mindful As A Mother on Youtube: youtube.com/@mindfulasamotherpodcast2606 Be in the first to know when we drop our new video series Coping For Kids: A Parent's Guide to Helping Kids Go From 60-0 here: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/64a7397e349daf2cf867be7a