Parenting Winn

During this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with mental health clinicians, Jessica Lyons and Ben Hillyard. During this show, you will hear how to support your children and yourself during this pandemic as well as how to create a "new normal" within your family. Ben and Jessica answer lots of great questions such as how to handle disappointment, create a schedule, and manage expectations.  Please see below a list of resources that we discussed:  https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/chest-lungs/Pages/2019-Novel-Coronavirus.aspx https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/schools-childcare/talking-with-children.html https://www.jessicalyonslmft.com/about-jessica-lyons.html https://collaborativeconsultation.com/ https://www.aloftnh.com/ https://www.drdansiegel.com/resources/healthy_mind_platter/

During this episode, I talk about what's been on my mind and what's been on everyone's mind.... the coronavirus. In this episode, we will talk about how we can look at this pandemic through the lens of positive discipline and use this as an opportunity teach valuable life lessons to our kids. For more information on how to talk to kids about the virus, visit this website: https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2020/02/28/809580453/just-for-kids-a-comic-exploring-the-new-coronavirus Also, for more information regarding the "parenting winn" moment, Lisa mentions, visit here: https://www.joyfulcourage.com/podcast/205

During this episode, I chat with Celeste Yvonne. Celeste is a wife, mom, and popular writer who writes about all things parenting.  While many listeners may not recognize her name, her writing has been read by almost every struggling mom out there. Her “Dear Husband” post went viral to tens of millions of readers around the world. Her writing is honest and real, giving voice to the pressures of motherhood and the unrealistic expectations to do it all. In 2018, she began speaking openly about her struggles with alcohol and her commitment to becoming a sober mom.  In this episode, Celeste tells her journey to becoming sober and we discuss the problems with the "mommy wine culture." To read more of Celeste's work, visit her website at: www.andwhatamom.com or find her on IG @theultimatemomchallenge. She also has a private Facebook group called, "The Ultimate Mom Challenge - Alcohol Free Living with Celeste Yvonne" for those mom's interested in learning how to become and stay sober from alcohol.  During this show, Celeste's provides us with recommendations for several books, which are listed below: Quit Like a Woman - Holly Whitaker This Naked Mind - Annie Grace The Sober Diaries - Clare Pooley The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober - Catherine Gray Easy Way to Control Alcohol - Allen Carr

During this show, we will hear from a husband and wife team on how and why they have chosen to homeschool their three young children. We also discuss homeschooling misconceptions, what this experience means for their family, and the amazing gifts it has into their lives. For more information on homeschooling and lesson planning, you can visit these websites:  https://www.bookshark.com https://www.powerhomeschool.org Additionally, if you are interested in learning more about all of the amazing things Sarah is doing in the world of running, you can visit her site at www.sarahcanney.com or follow her on IG  @sarah.canney. 

During this episode, I will share our long journey to finding answers to our son's health concerns and developmental delays. I will also speak with occupational therapists from Richie McFarland Center on how to access early intervention services and who to contact for help. For more information regarding the agencies we discussed in the show visit the following links: www.richiemcfarland.org www.oneskyservices.org

During this episode, we speak with author of “Changing the Game: The Parents guide to Raising, Happy, High Performing Athletes, and Giving Youth Sports Back to our Kids" and host of "The Way of Champions" Podcast, John O'Sullivan. John talks with us about how we can change the game of sports for our children to ensure we return youth sports back to our children. For more information on John's work and the "Changing the game Project", please visit the following links: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXw0XGOVQvw https://changingthegameproject.com/ https://changingthegameproject.com/category/podcast/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=okrrLdnZ7Ls https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CVlj86tGiVc

During this episode we will talk with Sleep Wise Consultant, Alison Milam about strategies for helping our little ones sleep and what to expect from working with a sleep wise consultant.  If you are interested in contacting Alison directly, you can visit her website at  https://sleepwiseconsulting.com/consultants/alison-milam/ or contact her via email: amilam@sleepwiseconsulting.com

During this episode, we chat with Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Jennifer Golia. We discuss signs of mental illness in teens, common dynamics in families that make recovery more challenging, and some of the biggest concerns facing today's youth.   To contact Jennifer directly you can reach her at 603.953.3386 or find her on Psychology Today at: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/jennifer-golia-lmft-pllc-portsmouth-nh/359748

During today's show we talk with owner of Mindfulness in Me, Bethany Cunningham. Bethany candidly shares her experience as a mom, wife, and parenting educator while also providing listeners with strategies for managing stress and difficult emotions. For more information on Bethany, you can visit her website at www.mindfulnessinme.com.

Learn effective positive discipline tools for dealing with toddler tantrums and hitting as well as how to self-regulate our own emotions when all we really want to do is scream.

During this episode you will hear how Lisa got into teaching parenting classes and what positive discipline is all about. Additionally, Lisa will end with a "parenting winn" moment that will hopefully provide you with an additional tool for your parenting toolbox. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app