Motherhood Merged

We are unlocking a new level of parenting this school year: no babysitters.Our goals are simple but making the decision to have them home alone has been a challenge. How do you know when kids are ready? I'm sharing some insights into our tiered approach to fostering this new level of independence in our girls. It's been put to the test for short periods of time and met with some learnings on both sides. A few nights out alone with no paid sitter are just around the corner.For more information about this episode and the partners mentioned in it, visit erinkraebber.com/podcast.Erin Kraebber is a  small business owner and marketing strategist for local businesses and service providers.Find Erin on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ErinKraebberBrandSolutions/Find Erin on Instagram: @erin_kraebber

If you have school-aged kids, your summer is winding down and the new school year is just around the corner. Today I'm going to share five things I love to make back-t-school prep just a little easier.  This is my favorite things list of the top products and tools I've grown to appreciate most at this stage of my parenting journey. Some save money, some save time and some just straight-up save my sanity. Tune in to hear my list and then share yours. Drop your must-have products, services and hacks for back-to-school time on social media to let more moms know what's working for you. For more information about this episode and the partners mentioned in it, visit erinkraebber.com/podcast.Erin Kraebber is a small business owner and marketing strategist for local businesses and service providers.Find Erin on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ErinKraebberBrandSolutions/Find Erin on Instagram: @erin_kraebber

Hosting the grand opening and ribbon-cutting event for my retail space felt like a major milestone. My store has been open for just over a month and getting to this point was both easier and more difficult than I anticipated. In this episode, I share the three major items I needed to cross off the to-do list prior to opening the doors for the first time.  From the design of the physical space to the design of an email marketing system, get some behind-the-scenes details on what came together and what didn't.Its lessons in retail entrepreneurship from a rookie business owner.For more information about this episode and the partners mentioned in it, visit erinkraebber.com/podcast.Erin Kraebber is a small business owner and marketing strategist for local businesses and service providers.Find Erin on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ErinKraebberBrandSolutions/Find Erin on Instagram: @erin_kraebber

I used to think the idea of reframing was a bunch of garbage. Turns out, I wasn't focused on reframing the right things.This is your quick pep talk on one way to turn a "Have to" into a "Get to" and have it actually make you feel better.For more information about this episode and the partners mentioned in it, visit erinkraebber.com/podcast.Erin Kraebber is a small business owner and marketing strategist for local businesses and service providers.Find Erin on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ErinKraebberBrandSolutions/Find Erin on Instagram: @erin_kraebber

Ok, maybe not at attack but a definitely a vent session from a working parent tasked with organizing the summer calendar. Why is it so hard? Many working adults don't get a summer break. And one big challenge is understanding the options available for summer care and summer activities for kids. I'm a fairly organized individual and I find it highly frustrating to coordinate schedules and opt-in to the right camps and activities when we need them.Tune in to hear my personal experiences as the summer coordinator of our house. I also share my plea to camp programs and providers to take some of these issues into consideration. If you want my money, you need to get it together and help a momma out. For more information about this episode and the partners mentioned in it, visit erinkraebber.com/podcast.Erin Kraebber is a small business owner and marketing strategist for local businesses and service providers.Find Erin on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ErinKraebberBrandSolutions/Find Erin on Instagram: @erin_kraebber

If there was a book called rest for dummies, I would buy it.  There is a lot to be said about this "plugged-in" and "hustle" culture we are living in. There are a lot of distractions in this digital world, and always something (or someone) needing attention. Part of my own personal development journey over the last few years has been focused on mindset. On identifying areas where I am unconsciously preventing myself from reaching a goal or even just blocking myself from moving forward in a particular area. Rest is one of those areas. I've come a long way but I can trace this resistance to the idea of rest back to a few myths I've been led to believe. Tune in as I bust some common myths about the idea of rest and why it needs to be a higher priority than many of us give.For more information about this episode and the partners mentioned in it, visit erinkraebber.com/podcast.Erin Kraebber is a small business owner and marketing strategist for local businesses and service providers.Find Erin on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ErinKraebberBrandSolutions/Find Erin on Instagram: @erin_kraebber

Fact: We are the first generation of parents to navigate school lockdown drills with our children.School safety is a heavy topic and one that's hard to know how to talk about or who to talk about it with.  Since my oldest daughter's kindergarten experience, my focus has been on how to support my children through their fears of these lockdown drills.I'm sharing my experience and how we have shifted our mindset with the intent to prepare, not scare. Plus four action items you can do today to feel more secure in your role as a supportive parent.For more information about this episode and the partners mentioned in it, visit erinkraebber.com/podcast.Erin Kraebber is a small business owner and marketing strategist for local businesses and service providers.Find Erin on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ErinKraebberBrandSolutions/Find Erin on Instagram: @erin_kraebber

Family photography is an art, but commercial and brand photography is for storytelling. This episode will give you a peek behind the curtain of brand photography. Kassady Gibson is the owner of Focus Creative where she has worked with over 300 brands to build out not just their photography but their growth strategy with high-quality visual content that tells a story. Kassady shares a lot of great tips from knowing when to hire a photographer to what to do with the photos when you get them.Some key takeaways from this conversation:Update your photos every 6 months to keep your look fresh across all of the platformsBuild your brand story with your photographerTake art direction and feedback from the photographer, allow them space to let their vision come to life for youThe highest levels of engagement will come when you have a plan for the contentDon't be afraid of tools like canva and later for your content creation and planningFollow Kassady @FocusFairhope and visit Focus Creative online to pick up her free download to help you get started with brand photography.For more information about this episode and the partners mentioned in it, visit erinkraebber.com/podcast.Erin Kraebber is a marketing strategist for local businesses and service providers and local business owner herself.Find Erin on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ErinKraebberBrandSolutions/Find Erin on Instagram: @erin_kraebber

I have one word for this month: frazzled.The end of the school year, extracurriculars ramp up, and work projects all come to head every May. Motherhood always has a lot to manage but there are some times of the year that are more mentally draining than others.If you are feeling the same, for whatever reason at the moment, this episode is the quick 5-minute pep talk you need. It's your reminder that you are doing a great job even when you feel like you are falling behind or failing or your house is a disaster. For more information about this episode and the partners mentioned in it, visit erinkraebber.com/podcast.Erin Kraebber is a marketing strategist for local businesses and service providers and a small business owner.Find Erin on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ErinKraebberBrandSolutions/Find Erin on Instagram: @erin_kraebber

Sales is more than a transaction, its a process in which you serve as a guide for the customer. Amanda is the host of the Imperfectly Ambitious podcast and creator of that same community built to help women in all areas of business do things differently. Amanda and I talk about the sales mindset and how to sell is to be of service at the end of the day. Selling is about people and emotions and she really shares a lot of great insights into the human behavior of buying and selling. A few great takeaways from this episode:Understanding people is a critical component of being great at salesDetach from the outcome, a no doesnt speak to you as a personSuccess will come wen you believe in the transformationPurchase decisions are driven by emotions so speak to them oftenCreate, don't wait for an opportunity to take the next stepFollow Amanda on Instagram @ImperfectlyAmbitious or click here for her home online.For more information about this episode and the partners mentioned in it, visit erinkraebber.com/podcast.Erin Kraebber is a marketing strategist for local businesses and service providers and a small business owner herself.Find Erin on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ErinKraebberBrandSolutions/Find Erin on Instagram: @erin_kraebber

Planning a child's birthday party can be quite the process. As the parent, you have to learn the skills needed to plan the perfect party that fits perfectly with everyone's schedule and includes every child from their daycare, preschool, or classroom. Or do you?Were all navigating these choppy waters of trying to give our kids the best birthday experience that doesn't hurt any feelings or leave anyone out. But I'm telling you,  it would be a lot easier if we adjusted our expectations as fellow parents to be okay with the fact that not every kid needs to be invited to the party. You want to go big? Do it up. Don't want any fiesta? That's good too because a birthday party is about the birthday child. Now I'm not promoting exclusivity but I do have 8 reasons why your kid might not get an invite, and none of them should be taken personally.  For more information about this episode and the partners mentioned in it, visit erinkraebber.com/podcast.Erin Kraebber is a marketing strategist for local businesses and service providers.Find Erin on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ErinKraebberBrandSolutions/Find Erin on Instagram: @erin_kraebber

Any Lizzo fans here? Her newest single sums up where I am in my entrepreneurship journey. I've been fielding a lot of questions about my recent career change and how I got started down the path of opening a brick-and-mortar retail business. It might appear from the outside to happen overnight but in my mind, I'm singing with Lizzo. Because it's about damn time. This journey started in January of 2021 and now I am here, 16 months later putting the finishing touches on a million details so I can open doors and start making sales. I can point to a few key steps I took that really allowed my business plan to come together. Join me as I dive into three elements I think are universal check box items for starting a business: research, funding, and connections. For more information about this episode and the partners mentioned in it, visit erinkraebber.com/podcast.Erin Kraebber is a marketing strategist for local businesses and service providers.Find Erin on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ErinKraebberBrandSolutions/Find Erin on Instagram: @erin_kraebberI do not own the rights to the music performed by Lizzo

Raise your hand if, like me, you are a bit of a skeptic by nature. I've put in a lot of time along my personal and professional development journey including books, podcasts, and online courses. Absorbing all the info but not always believing in the practical use or application of some of the teachings. I avoid the "woo" as much as possible.But...over the last two weeks, I've really started to notice how much higher my vibration has become and how many good things that type of energy truly attracts.  Energy doesn't mean happy, smiling faces like I once thought. It's a whole thing that I had to feel to believe. The Energy Bus by Jon Gordon helped me finally recognize that I've become a more energetic match for the work and life I'm creating. And why it really does matter. For more information about this episode and the partners mentioned in it, visit erinkraebber.com/podcast.Erin Kraebber is a marketing strategist for local businesses and service providers.Find Erin on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ErinKraebberBrandSolutions/Find Erin on Instagram: @erin_kraebber

Have you ever been the mom who forgot to have their child wear PJs on the class pajama day? I think (I hope) that we have all been there and been scolded by our children for making them feel left out. #momfailAs the mom, I receive all of the emails and information from the classrooms. The dress-up days, the supply needs, the field trips, and more. It's a lot to manage for one child and even crazier with multiple kids' schedules to sort.When schools leave dads out of the communications or opportunities to engage with the kids, it makes moms feel an extreme amount of pressure and dads feel uninvited. I want my husband to be in the loop so he can share the load. And even more, my girls want their dad to participate in the fun things happening at school.It is highly likely a dad or any other involved caretaker may do things differently than a mom. But different isn't bad, it's just different. I'm advocating for no "mom things" and "dad things" in the classroom, just things for involved and supportive caregivers. For more information about this episode and the partners mentioned in it, visit erinkraebber.com/podcast.Erin Kraebber is a marketing strategist for local businesses and service providers.Find Erin on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ErinKraebberBrandSolutions/Find Erin on Instagram: @erin_kraebber

It's easy to get caught up in the downside of having to travel for business. If you are like me and haven't been doing as much travel as you did pre-pandemic, you might feel a little rusty. All the prep and planning to get the family ready to be mom-less is a pain. But I have realized over the years that there are some definite perks to being out of town on your own.Tune in for my top five things to enjoy about business travel.For more information about this episode and the partners mentioned in it, visit erinkraebber.com/podcast.Erin Kraebber is a marketing strategist for local businesses and service providers.Find Erin on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ErinKraebberBrandSolutions/Find Erin on Instagram: @erin_kraebber

Let me introduce you to The Nutrition Professor. Timaree Hagenburger is a nutritionist, professor, cooking show host, wife, mother, and cookbook author. She loves to educate and inspire people to harness the power of nutrition and wellness practices. Timaree shares her tips for fueling your body for productivty and the inspiration behind her cookbook and membership program called the Foodie Bar Way.  Timaree's enthusiasm for bringing you food that loves you back is contagious. And her approach to real nutrition for the whole family is designed to fit even the busiest of lifestyles. Connect with Timaree to learn more about The Foodie Bar Way. For more information about this episode and the partners mentioned in it, visit erinkraebber.com/podcast.Erin Kraebber is a marketing strategist for local businesses and service providers.Find Erin on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ErinKraebberBrandSolutions/Find Erin on Instagram: @erin_kraebber

Have you wished for the power to write your own job description? To take the best parts of your daily work and truly focus on what energizes you and allows for your highest level of productivity in the workplace. There is a way to do this. And the first step is to identify the elements of your job that make you feel accomplished, satisfied, and purpose-driven. Step two is making adjustments to the less fulfilling elements in a way that benefits the big picture. It's not about whining to your boss or letting the less desirable work fall through the cracks. It's about being your best advocate in the trash to treasure approach.Listen in as I share the ways to optimize job descriptions as an employee and as a supervisor. Bring a pencil and paper to do a quick exercise to gain clarity and take action. For more information about this episode and the partners mentioned in it, visit erinkraebber.com/podcast.Erin Kraebber is a marketing strategist for local businesses and service providers.Find Erin on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ErinKraebberBrandSolutions/Find Erin on Instagram: @erin_kraebber

Amber Lilyestrom is a transformational branding strategist and business coach, author and speaker. Her mission is to empower women to position themselves as sought-after experts and thought leaders through the creation of an online brand presence. Amber's transformational mindset work sets her apart and you will hear through the course of our conversation just how important that mindset piece is to not just success but satisfaction and joy. Amber opens up about her experiences specifically around suffering, through scarcity, and then into a belief in true abundance on the other side. This is definitely a powerful conversation and one that I hope inspires you to take action.Key takeaways from this conversation:We show up differently as moms when our life feels alignedOur businesses cannot out-perform our beliefs about ourselves and what possibleAsk yourself where are you proactively suffering in your life and whyDon't ignore the taps for growth and the desire to dream into something moreAbundance is a state of beingConnect with Amber Lilyestrom online and on Instagram @AmberLilyestromFor more information about this episode and the partners mentioned in it, visit erinkraebber.com/podcast.Erin Kraebber is a marketing strategist for local businesses and service providers.Find Erin on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ErinKraebberBrandSolutions/Find Erin on Instagram: @erin_kraebber

Cue the confetti because it's my birthday. I have this habit of making changes in my life during the month of March. March is a great month. Its women's history month and this week included international women's day and a birthday celebration.Not just any birthday. My 40th birthday. Tune in for a quick 10-minute update on some BIG changes happening in my life for my 40th trip around the sun. I'm making it my mission to resist less and receive more. To open my palms and receive all the good that I have been working towards, even when that looks much different than others might expect. For more information about this episode and the partners mentioned in it, visit erinkraebber.com/podcast.Erin Kraebber is a marketing strategist for local businesses and service providers.Find Erin on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ErinKraebberBrandSolutions/Find Erin on Instagram: @erin_kraebber

Have you ever taken to Google to search for the best pediatrician or most family-friendly dentist in your local community? Wouldnt it be so helpful if a resource popped up that had all the information you need, compiled by moms in your area who actually know what they are talking about? Joining me today on the podcast is Julie Sasse, the co-owner of the Birmingham Mom Collective. And her mission is to provide moms in her community with all the best resources in one easy-to-find spot online. Julie gives us an inside look at the evolution of the mom collective from a blog to a complete resource and networking tool and shares what it's like being the face of the brand that's connected to more than 80 sister sites across the US.Follow Julie @BirminghamMomCollective and learn more about the City Mom Collective.For more information about this episode and the partners mentioned in it, visit erinkraebber.com/podcast.Erin Kraebber is a marketing strategist for local businesses and service providers.Find Erin on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ErinKraebberBrandSolutions/Find Erin on Instagram: @erin_kraebber

Is your business suffering from a lack of reliable or skilled staff?  Finding and sustaining a team of employees is tough right now for a number of reasons. As much as you might like to think you have to do it all, you don't and your business may not survive without help. A possible solution to this staffing issue might be in your own backyard.I grew up in a college town and have many years of experience in higher education. Tune in for specific examples of how I've leveraged higher education resources to staff up and accomplish my business objectives. I dive into three different strategies for you to consider when you need to add to your team and where to start when it comes to leveraging your local college, university, community/junior college, or trade school.For more information about this episode and the partners mentioned in it, visit erinkraebber.com/podcast.Erin Kraebber is a marketing strategist for local businesses and service providers.Find Erin on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ErinKraebberBrandSolutions/Find Erin on Instagram: @erin_kraebber

Today I'm going to share five things I am loving right now as the mom of a tween girl.  This is my favorite things list of the top products and tools I've grown to appreciate most at this stage of my parenting journey. Some save money, some save time and some just straight-up save my sanity. Because tween girls aren't exactly a walk in the park.Tune in to hear my list and then share yours. Drop your must-have products, services and hacks for raising tweens on social to let more moms know what's working for you right now.  For more information about this episode and the partners mentioned in it, visit erinkraebber.com/podcast.Erin Kraebber is a marketing strategist for local businesses and service providers.Find Erin on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ErinKraebberBrandSolutions/Find Erin on Instagram: @erin_kraebber

Erica Beine was the youngest head coach in NCAA Division I swimming. She had a career she worked hard for but at a certain point, she realized the career she loved wasn't providing the lifestyle that best served her family. Erica shares her story about the struggle to be the best mom and the coach she could be. And how she leveraged her unique experiences into a niche that provides specialty health and nutrition services to a wide range of individuals ranging from working moms to Olympic athletes. Learn more about Erica @ericabeine and Beine Wellness Building  For more information about this episode and the partners mentioned in it, visit erinkraebber.com/podcast.Erin Kraebber is a marketing strategist for local businesses and service providers.Find Erin on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ErinKraebberBrandSolutions/Find Erin on Instagram: @erin_kraebber

Ashley Meyer is an attorney and mom of three who was once kicked out of a parenting Facebook group. She took the lessons she learned from her personal experiences trying to fit in as a new mom with a serious career and created the MOMpire Network.  Its everything she wanted and more for women looking to do both mom life and business, and do them both really well. Some key takeaways from this conversation:1. Networking is a two-way street.2. Approach relationships with the goal to be of service first. 3. Some of the best networkers are introverts.4. Create a tracking system for connections and a timeline for follow up.5. Not every relationship is going to turn into a customer or client.Click here to learn more about MOMpire and get your free 30 day trial membership. For more information about this episode and the partners mentioned in it, visit erinkraebber.com/podcast.Erin Kraebber is a marketing strategist for local businesses and service providers.Find Erin on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ErinKraebberBrandSolutions/Find Erin on Instagram: @erin_kraebber

You have the start of an email list or you have a basic plan to collect email leads. Now, what is the next step?  This episode will provide a roadmap for the first three emails to send to your list. These three emails require roughly six to eight paragraphs of copy. It's really not a lot when you break it into small pieces. It might take practice to feel comfortable using a conversational or persuasive style of writing if it's not something you do often. Writing emails that convert takes practice. And the only way to get better at it is to keep trying. Tune in for the quick guide to your first three emails of the welcome sequence.For more information about this episode and the partners mentioned in it, visit erinkraebber.com/podcast.Erin Kraebber is a marketing strategist for local businesses and service providers.Find Erin on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ErinKraebberBrandSolutions/Find Erin on Instagram: @erin_kraebber

Did you create a New Year's resolution or select a word of the year for 2022? If you did one, both, or neither you are invited to join this conversation. I've learned that making a plan to quit is more helpful to me than adding habits or a word for the new year. I share my methods for evaluating the progress towards my goals and the three things I plan to quit in 2022. How do you start the year or what does your self-evaluation practice look like? And just maybe I can convince you to consider what you can quit as a part of that practice. For more information about this episode and the partners mentioned in it, visit erinkraebber.com/podcast.Erin Kraebber is a marketing strategist for local businesses and service providersFind Erin on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ErinKraebberBrandSolutions/Find Erin on Instagram: @erin_kraebber

Season one was so much fun! Let's do it again. Tune in to the Motherhood Merged Podcast for weekly episodes designed to deliver actionable tips you can implement in your own way and on your own timeline to market your local business, further your career, and develop your personal brand. I focus on the small things you can do that are guaranteed to reduce the overwhelm that comes with all the hats you wear. From business to mom life and everything in between. Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform so new episodes are waiting for you each week.  join me every week for season two of the Motherhood Merged Podcast. Erin Kraebber is a marketing strategist for local businesses and service providers.Find Erin on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ErinKraebberBrandSolutions/Find Erin on Instagram: @erin_kraebber

Time to cue the confetti because I'm so proud of this podcast! This is the finale of the first season of the Motherhood Merged Podcast. I share a little on the why behind it, a little on how it's done, and a quick overview on the most downloaded episodes up to this point. I plan on delivering more value and introducing you to more awesome women in 2022. If you have a topic you want me to cover or want to share your thoughts on something I've shared or introduce me to someone you would like to hear from on the show, please reach out! So far I've been able to share a lot from my own experiences and perspectives but Im only one person. It's important to share all different lifestyles and ages and stages. I'm most often on Instagram so find me there and let's connect.For more information about this episode and the partners mentioned in it, visit erinkraebber.com/podcast.Erin Kraebber is a marketing strategist for local businesses and service providers.Find Erin on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ErinKraebberBrandSolutions/Find Erin on Instagram: @erin_kraebber

Jim Carrey as the Grinch stole our daughter's Christmas, and she hasn't been the same since. We have the anti-Christmas child. The Christmas-hater.And it's tough on us as parents. We have learned to embrace the small things she does enjoy and protect her boundaries around the things that bring anxiety and fear.Regardless of the holiday you choose to celebrate this time of year, it's important to realize not every kid loves the magic or shares the same traditions. For more information about this episode and the partners mentioned in it, visit erinkraebber.com/podcast.Erin Kraebber is a marketing strategist for local businesses and service providers.Find Erin on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ErinKraebberBrandSolutions/Find Erin on Instagram: @erin_kraebber

It's Thanksgiving Day. A day for traditions, family, friends, food and stress. There are a million and things for moms to be stressed about over the holidays: menu, table settings, travel delays, outfits, sleeping arrangements, weather, off-limits conversation topics and more.I have come to learn there are at least five truths I need to accept to make holiday gatherings more enjoyable as a mother. Five things that just need to disappear from the list of expectations to create a low-stress day and I'm sharing them with you today. For more information about this episode and the partners mentioned in it, visit erinkraebber.com/podcast.Erin Kraebber is a marketing strategist for local businesses and service providers.Find Erin on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ErinKraebberBrandSolutions/Find Erin on Instagram: @erin_kraebber

Ever heard of HARO? It stands for Help A Reporter Out and its your shortcut to finding journalists in need of the expertise and information you have to share. Tons of well-known, reputable media outlets use HARO including the Wall Street Journal,  Forbes, Mashable and Time Magazine.  Get your pitch ready and tune in to hear 5 proven strategies I've used to land free publicity using HARO as part of my public relations efforts.For more information about this episode and the partners mentioned in it, visit erinkraebber.com/podcast.Erin Kraebber is a marketing strategist for local businesses and service providers.Find Erin on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ErinKraebberBrandSolutions/Find Erin on Instagram: @erin_kraebber

The holidays are quickly approaching and that means the holiday selling window is about to open wide. I'm talking about Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monday and Giving Tuesday. This stretch of time is prime for business growth and you don't want to miss out. If you haven't strategized for the holiday season yet, it's time to start. You don't have to offer a mega sale and slash prices to get customers through the door. I'm sharing five ways to focus on promotions that are sure to increase your visibility and traffic. As a bonus for this episode: download my free guide to generating new leads for your business without the technology hassles when you visit erinkraebber.com/morecustomers. For more information about this episode and the partners mentioned in it, visit erinkraebber.com/podcast.Erin Kraebber is a marketing strategist for local businesses and service providers.Find Erin on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ErinKraebberBrandSolutions/Find Erin on Instagram: @erin_kraebber

Danielle Bettmann is an early childhood educator, parenting coach, and founder of Wholeheartedly. Her coaching teaches families with strong-willed littles how to manage tantrums, eliminate power struggles, and get on the same parenting page.Danielle shares her real-life experience of navigating the early years with a second child who didn't exactly behave by the book. Here are a few takeaways from this conversation:We come into parenting with expectations based on how we were raisedIt's normal to feel like you are screwing up your kidsThere is a need to merry both sanity and solutions to address behavior issuesExposure imbalance can lead to resentment and other issues that block progressHaving the most well-behaved kids doesnt always translate into achieving a measure of success later in their lifeLearn more about Danielle Bettman at parentingwholeheartedly.com or on Instagram @Parent_wholeheartedly  For more information about this episode and the partners mentioned in it, visit erinkraebber.com/podcast.Erin Kraebber is a marketing strategist for local businesses and service providers.Find Erin on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ErinKraebberBrandSolutions/Find Erin on Instagram: @erin_kraebber

Did you know that I have interviewed for a job while pregnant two different times? The first was a learning experience and the second time led me to change jobs and pack up everything and move, at nearly 9 months pregnant.If you find yourself with an opportunity to advance or grow your career in a positive direction, while you are also growing your family, I am sharing my own story with you in mind. Tune in for the three key factors I used to determine if switching course while growing a baby was a good move or not. For more information about this episode and the partners mentioned in it, visit erinkraebber.com/podcast.Erin Kraebber is a marketing strategist for local businesses and service providers.Find Erin on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ErinKraebberBrandSolutions/Find Erin on Instagram: @erin_kraebber

Ready to unlock a new level of parenting? Become a pro at saving, storing, recycling, and reselling the items your kids have outgrown. I share my top hand me down hacks as well as a few lessons learned from my first attempts at saving all the clothes and gear between child number one and child number two. Tune in for some inspiration and ideas for things you can do with the items taking up space in your home that you no longer need.For more information about this episode and the partners mentioned in it, visit erinkraebber.com/podcast.Erin Kraebber is a marketing strategist for local businesses and service providers.Find Erin on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ErinKraebberBrandSolutions/Find Erin on Instagram: @erin_kraebber

The words used to set expectations on us as teens stay with us as adults. How do you manage expectations with your teen?  The Four Tendencies by Gretchen Rubin provides a deep dive into four behavior tendencies and how different people respond to different expectations. Reading this book shined a light on how growing up during the heart of the Girl Power Movement impacted different facets of my life. I want my daughters to know they always have someone in their corner supporting them. And to also know we expect effort and have standards. Finding the balance that works for them is a learning process for parents.What can you do when you find yourself putting too much pressure on them in one particular area?For more information about this episode and the partners mentioned in it, visit erinkraebber.com/podcast.Erin Kraebber is a marketing strategist for local businesses and service providers.Find Erin on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ErinKraebberBrandSolutions/Find Erin on Instagram: @erin_kraebber

Justine Sones is a writer and stress management coach who loves drinking coffee, helping burnt-out humans set boundaries, and talking about things that hurt.Justine shares an honest and relatable look at how prioritizing boundaries and really listening to what your body is telling you can vastly improve your relationships with your children, partner, and business.  Here are the takeaways from this conversation:Boundaries work when they are mutually beneficialDefense mechanisms appear differently in different relationshipsYou can't ignore the repair part of the boundary setting and stress mgmt processFeelings aren't facts but they do help identify needsThere is more to self-care than spending moneyLearn more about Justine Sones and subscribe to her Friday Feels newsletter: https://www.justinesones.com/  For more information about this episode and the partners mentioned in it, visit erinkraebber.com/podcast.Erin Kraebber is a marketing strategist for local businesses and service providers.Find Erin on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ErinKraebberBrandSolutions/Find Erin on Instagram: @erin_kraebber

A sponsorship is a method of creating a partnership that benefits both parties. As a sponsor, you are paying or exchanging for the right to be aligned together.  Your local community is a gold mine of sponsorship opportunities to leverage for maximum visibility.I'm sharing my WOW method to help you work through the process of finding, evaluating, and measuring the success of sponsorship opportunities. I break this down in a way that lets you know how accessible sponsorships can be and how even the smallest of brands or businesses can leverage creative partnerships. For more information about this episode and the partners mentioned in it, visit erinkraebber.com/podcast.Erin Kraebber is a marketing strategist for local businesses and service providers.Find Erin on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ErinKraebberBrandSolutions/Find Erin on Instagram: @erin_kraebber

Do you consider yourself a professional overthinker?  I do. And when I find myself in a season of life that is extra busy, I have even more difficulty turning off my thoughts at the end of the day. Overthinking is a habit that takes time and commitment to change. I don't get it right every time but I've learned a few helpful tips to share. Give yourself permission to rest easier at the end of a busy day, week, or month.For more information about this episode and the partners mentioned in it, visit erinkraebber.com/podcast.Erin Kraebber is a marketing strategist for local businesses and service providers.Find Erin on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ErinKraebberBrandSolutions/Find Erin on Instagram: @erin_kraebber

When you have a family,  sometimes you will decide to turn down a career opportunity. But sometimes it means you will find ways to manage the negatives because they are far outweighed by the positives. Moving away from family is always a challenge. We took this one head-on not once but three times, putting more and more distance between us and our extended family each time. It's not an easy choice. This episode isn't about how to successfully relocate with kids. But it is about making distance from your best support system work when you find yourself with an opportunity that's too good to pass up. For more information about this episode and the partners mentioned in it, visit erinkraebber.com/podcast.Erin Kraebber is a marketing strategist for local businesses and service providers.Find Erin on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ErinKraebberBrandSolutions/Find Erin on Instagram: @erin_kraebber

Emily James is a writer and communications strategist who helps creatives tell the stories of their work. She discovered this passion while building her career in higher education and raising her two children.Listen in to hear Emily share how she has learned to leverage her value of community building to create the life that she desires most. Even when it looks exhausting or non-traditional from the outside. Here are the takeaways from this conversation:Being creative comes with a certain level of vulnerabilityBe confident in your story and own itWomen need more cheerleaders in their cornerThere is value in letting your kids get to know you as a personPursuing your passions is a form of self-careTo learn more about Emily James, visit her online home EHJCreative.com and follow on Instagram @EHJ_Creative. __For more information about this episode and the partners mentioned in it, visit erinkraebber.com/podcast.Erin Kraebber is a marketing strategist for local businesses and service providers.Find Erin on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ErinKraebberBrandSolutions/Find Erin on Instagram: @erin_kraebber

The end of maternity leave is a big transition time for both mom and baby. When I reflect back on my own experiences, I was prepared for a lot of things but definitely not all the things. Tune in for the five things I wish someone would have told me before I went back to my corporate job after maternity leave. Quick and easy tips that are sure to help a mom leaving her baby for the first time. For more information about this episode and the partners mentioned in it, visit erinkraebber.com/podcast.Erin Kraebber is a marketing strategist for local businesses and service providers.Find Erin on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ErinKraebberBrandSolutions/Find Erin on Instagram: @erin_kraebber

There is more to a marketing strategy than making a post on social media. Email should be an important element.When a customer provides their email address, they are giving permission to communicate. They raised their hand because there is already some level of interest in who you are and what you offer. Hear common objectives that might be preventing you from finding new customers, creating sales, and increasing profits while you sleep. The email address is a starting point to the customer relationship. Get the confidence needed to build and nurture it so it grows into something profitable. For more information about this episode and the partners mentioned in it, visit erinkraebber.com/podcast.Erin Kraebber is a marketing strategist for local businesses and service providers.Find Erin on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ErinKraebberBrandSolutions/Find Erin on Instagram: @erin_kraebber

I believe that women need to come together in community to learn from each other and push each other forward, not use competition to hold each other back. I've also learned that it's somewhat of an uphill battle to get women to buy into this. We have been conditioned in so many ways that everything is a competition. That there is only a finite amount of success available. How do you create a more supportive environment along your career journey?For more information about this episode and the partners mentioned in it, visit erinkraebber.com/podcast.Erin Kraebber is a marketing strategist for local businesses and service providers.Find Erin on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ErinKraebberBrandSolutions/Find Erin on Instagram: @erin_kraebber

Heather Steinker created Chaos n' Cookies to help busy moms stress less and save time through helpful tools and systems to increase productivity in their lives. Heather teaches her clients to be more efficient in their homes or running their businesses, working smarter and not harder.Here are some of the key takeaways from this conversation:Similar to a business, your home has certain standard operating procedures Arming your caretakers with information can help reduce mom-guiltBreak down your to-do list into smaller pieces and evaluate progress at the end of each daySpending the time to create a system for success now will save time and sanity in the long-runTo learn more about Heather Steinker, check her out at chaosncookies.com and on the Chaos N' Cookies Podcast. Or search for @chaosncookies on Instagram and Facebook.For more information about this episode and the partners mentioned in it, visit erinkraebber.com/podcast.Erin Kraebber is a marketing strategist for local businesses and service providers.Find Erin on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ErinKraebberBrandSolutions/Find Erin on Instagram: @erin_kraebber

August is the time when parents are bombarded with all of the back-to-school sales. Moms know this better than anyone.As a local business, how can you stand out in a sea of discounts and special offers during this stretch? It's all about leaning into the unique audiences available to serve with your brand of customer service. Tune in to hear five ways to leverage the back-to-school time to increase foot traffic and increase sales in your business. For more information about this episode and the partners mentioned in it, visit erinkraebber.com/podcast.Erin Kraebber is a marketing strategist for local businesses and service providers.Find Erin on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ErinKraebberBrandSolutions/Find Erin on Instagram: @erin_kraebber

More important than being organized, is being efficient. How do you create systems and processes to make your workplace as efficient as possible? You start small. I'm sharing 5 of my favorite tools that are available for both individuals and businesses, and designed to simplify everyday tasks and processes. Learn how I use the following tools to minimize frustration and maximize productivity on a daily basis: Google Workspace, Slack, Dropbox, Grammarly, and Canva.For more information about this episode and the partners mentioned in it, visit erinkraebber.com/podcast.Erin Kraebber is a marketing strategist for local businesses and service providers.Find Erin on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ErinKraebberBrandSolutions/Find Erin on Instagram: @erin_kraebber

If you are a mom, you have one. You may even have more than one.It's the book that your child begs you to read over and over. The corners are worn. Some of the images might be fading. They are the chosen ones.Since parents are the ones doing the reading of children's books, it's important to have your favorites on the shelf. Tune in to hear my favorite and least favorite children's books to read to young children.Find the children's books mentioned:The Going to Bed BookTailsCaps For SaleWhere the Wild Things AreThe Very Hungry CaterpillarLove You ForeverGoodnight MoonFox in SocksFor more information about this episode and the partners mentioned in it, visit erinkraebber.com/podcast.Erin Kraebber is a marketing strategist for local businesses and service providers.Find Erin on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ErinKraebberBrandSolutions/Find Erin on Instagram: @erin_kraebber

Women are leaving the workforce at unprecedented rates. Every woman has her own reasons but many point to a corporate culture that just doesn't serve the needs of a modern working mom. Needs change and not all industries or employers appear interested to keep up.This happened pre-pandemic too, just ask my mom. Her story is a great example so tune in to hear her experience and her search for satisfaction after 35 years with the same employer.Learn three lies that can keep you stuck, even when you no longer feel satisfied or supported in your current career, and how to overcome them to find a bigger and better opportunity.For more information about this episode and the partners mentioned in it, visit erinkraebber.com/podcast.Erin Kraebber is a marketing strategist for local businesses and service providers.Find Erin on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ErinKraebberBrandSolutions/Find Erin on Instagram: @erin_kraebber

Have you ever found yourself typing something into the Google search bar and wonder how all of those hotels, restaurants, retail stores, and more get their name to pop up in a matter of seconds?It's a simple and free tool called the Google Business Profile. If you don't have one yet, you need to add the task to the top of your to-do list. Show up in Google local searches, increase your visibility and drive more foot traffic directly to your business.Learn exactly what a Google Business Profile is,  the five reasons why you need one for your local business, and the steps to create one in just a few minutes. For more information about this episode and the partners mentioned in it, visit erinkraebber.com/podcast.Erin Kraebber is a marketing strategist for local businesses and service providers.Find Erin on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ErinKraebberBrandSolutions/Find Erin on Instagram: @erin_kraebber

Did you know that there is a difference between a vacation and a trip? Learning this important difference is my best family travel hack. They are not the same and the sooner you learn this, the easier travel with children will become. While I have learned a ton about air travel with toddlers, packing efficiently, and surviving long car rides, making this distinction is my top family travel hack for moms.For more information about this episode and the partners mentioned in it, visit erinkraebber.com/podcast.Erin Kraebber is a marketing strategist for local businesses and service providers.Find Erin on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ErinKraebberBrandSolutions/Find Erin on Instagram: @erin_kraebber