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Two moms coming together to talk about the good, the bad, the ugly, and the really ugly. Join hosts Lisa and Brittany as they discuss both the joys and challenges of being a parent and raising young children. Presented in an entertaining, non-judgmental s

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    • Feb 10, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 40m AVG DURATION
    • 80 EPISODES


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    E080 - Helping Kids Manage Grief

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2023 53:03


    This week on Imperfect, we're talking about helping children deal with grief. Join us as Lisa does a special interview with Michelle from Good Grief Parenting.

    E079 - Different Parenting Styles re Attachment, and Which Type Might Be Best

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2022 21:39


    On this week's episode of Imperfect, Lisa discusses different parenting styles. Follow along to see which type might be best for you and your children.One good source of info for Attachment/Parenting Styles is from Healthline.com, which is referenced in this episode.

    E078 - Dealing with Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2022 22:37


    On this week's episode of Imperfect, Lisa shares her experiences and knowledge of Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. It's an important issue facing many moms, so please join us for this special episode of Imperfect.

    E077 - Interview with Social Worker and Meditation Coach Nina Cruz

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2022 44:44


    On this week's episode of Imperfect, we're talking to Nina Cruz, a certified conscious parenting coach, social worker and meditation teacher. Join us as Nina shares her experiences and advice for moms everywhere!

    E076 - Adapting to a Health Crisis

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2022 35:28


    Adaptability is essential when being a mom.  On this week's episode of Imperfect,  Lisa discusses how she's had to adapt to a health crisis with one of her daughters. 

    E075 - A Fond Farewell to Brittany as Co-Host

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2022 32:53


    This week on Imperfect we bid a fond farewell to Brittany. Sort of. You'll still hear Brittany occasionally. She's offered so much wonderful advice for moms and we wish her all the best as the school season begins! Join us this week on The Imperfect Moms Club.

    E074 - Celebrating Magda Gerber, Pioneer in Parent Education

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2022 31:07


    This week on Imperfect we're reflecting on miss Magda Gerber. She inspired us to recognize babies as whole people from birth who deserve our respect and should be welcomed into the world as honored guests. Join us in discussing this pioneer in parent education.Show Notes:Resources for EducatorsHarmony Learning

    E073 - The Groundhog Day Existence of the Stay-At-Home Mom

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2022 48:30


    There's no "right or wrong" of being either a professional, working mother or being a stay-at-home mom. While being a stay-at-home mom isn't as celebrated, it can be equally fulfilling!

    E072 - It's Summertime!!! We're at the Pool, Browsing Social Media

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2022 39:21


    It's summertime, so forgive us if we're a little "all over the place" in this episode. We're talking about body-positivity (it's ok to have a bit of jiggle!), and we're talking home decor, and even a little bit about the overwhelming neutrality in color palettes by Instagram influencers. Yeah, it's a bit of everything, but somehow comes together in this episode of Imperfect!

    E071 - Going to the Doctor Doesn't Have to be an Ordeal

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2022 56:00


    This week on Imperfect, we're going to the doctor. But, don't worry, it doesn't have to be an ordeal. Lisa and Brittany have tips for minimizing the aggravation of visiting the doc.Link to articles/guides discussed:1. Headway Brain Injury Association2. Froedtert Guide

    E070 - Is There Such a Thing as a "Bad Mom?"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2022 24:15


    Is it possible we're putting too much pressure on ourselves? This week on Imperfect, we discuss an article about being a bad mom.  Is there even such a thing as a bad mom? Let's discuss, on this week's episode of Imperfect.

    E069 - Father's Day Special!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2022 30:30


    This week on a special Father's Day edition of Imperfect, we meet the husbands! You've heard the hosts mention them but now we'll get to know them. Happy Father's Day, gents!

    E068 - Be the Positive Agent of Change

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2022 30:04


    One person can make a difference in a kid's life.  One act of kindness changes the path for a kid.  It's the butterfly effect.  Join us this week on Imperfect to discuss how to be the agent of positive change. 

    E067 - We're Off to a Trampoline Park, Where Chaos Ensues!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2022 25:45


    On this week's episode of Imperfect, we're on an adventure to a trampoline park. Chaos ensures, injuries happen, but all ends up well. So, join us on our adventure!

    E066 - Handling the Kids When Moving to a New City

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2022 47:34


    You've already got your hands full being a mom. This week on Imperfect, we throw in the complication of moving to a new home, in a new city, while also taking care of the kids. It's stressful, but we've got some tips on getting through it the best you can. Join us this week on Imperfect!

    E065 - Thrifty Brittany Goes Shopping!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2022 35:36


    Thrifty Brittany goes shopping this week. It's a special on-the-road edition of Imperfect. Come join us for a creative episode of the Imperfect Moms' Club!

    E064 - Celebrating Mothers Everywhere

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2022 29:44


    This week on Imperfect we're celebrating mothers everywhere, with our Mother's Day Special!

    E063 - Everybody Can Use Some Help!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2022 42:03


    It's ok to ask for help. Everybody could use some advice and reassurance from time to time. This week on Imperfect we want to let you know you're not alone. After all, it's the whole purpose of the show!

    E062 - Stop and Smell the Roses

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2022 35:58


    Life comes at you pretty fast. Once in a while, you have to stop and smell the roses. That's what we're doing this week on Imperfect. So join us as we enjoy the birthday parties of our kids this week.

    E061 - Mom, What's for Dinner?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2022 32:29


    This week on Imperfect, we're talking food. And, why is it that mom is constantly asked "What's for dinner"? or "I want a snack". It can be annoying, but comes with the territory. We've got some tips for dealing with the frustration this week on Imperfect.

    E060 - Talking About Encanto

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2022 31:13


    This week on Imperfect, Lisa is talking about everybody's favorite movie, Encanto. She may even talk about Bruno!

    E059 - Easter Fun & Spring Cleaning

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2022 51:00


    On this week's episode of Imperfect, we're having some fun with Easter. Plus, spring is a time for rejuvenation, for fresh starts. So, the ladies are talking about spring cleaning. And we'll have some laughs, so enjoy our Easter extravaganza!

    E058 - Kids are Picky Eaters!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2022 44:01


    This week on Imperfect, the ladies vent a little, then offer suggestions for dealing with kids who are picky eaters. It's a challenge to get kids to eat right and get the variety of nutrition they need. We're tackling that and more on this week's episode of Imperfect.

    E057 - How Does Social Media Influence Parenting Style

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2022 40:29


    This week the ladies discuss how social media influences parenting styles. Is social media a net positive when it comes to parenting? Listen this week to find out! Be sure to share your thoughts at imperfect@podcastentertainment.com.

    E056 - Setting - and Keeping - Effective Boundaries

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2022 45:01


    Children will push boundaries at every opportunity. It's part of the learning process. This week we discuss how to set - and to keep - effective boundaries with your children.

    E055 - Making Homework a Little Easier

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2022 30:14


    This week Brittany shares her experience as a teacher in offering tips and tricks for making homework just a little bit easier. It's these sorts of tips that help kids succeed in school at an early age, which has big ramifications down the road in placement and access to the advanced courses that prepare children for success in high school and college.

    E054 - What is "Normal" Behavior Between Siblings?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2022 50:08


    There's been a lot of talk lately about what is "normal" behavior between siblings. It seems some brothers and sisters are naturally close friends, while others seem like oil and water. How do your children behave towards their siblings? Get in touch with the show at imperfect@podcastentertainment.com.

    053 - Celebrating 1 Year of Being Imperfect!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2022 46:38


    Congratulations Ladies, you've made it through a year's worth of shows! This week on Imperfect we're celebrating 52 shows, looking back on the highlights for a year of being Imperfect!

    E052 - Let's Deconstruct Blippi!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2022 38:05


    This week on Imperfect, what starts out with some interesting facts about the popular children's show, Blippi, leads the ladies down the rabbit hole, with interesting and entertaining outcomes

    E051 - Five Things Your Husband Wants You to Know!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2022 39:17


    This week on Imperfect, Brittany's husband, Mike, makes his show debut! He learns what the show's about, but Brittany learns 5 Things Your Husband Wants You to Know. You'll want to hear the list, and the responses! All this and more on this week's Imperfect.

    E050 - See How Well Your Child Reacts When You Use a Calm Approach

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2022 57:19


    For our 50th episode - this week the ladies interview Darlynn Childress, an expert helping moms calmly raise their children. She helps shape moms' perspectives to parent from a position of serenity and calm...reducing the stress level while improving effectiveness with love and compassion. Examples include establishing boundaries and setting limits without consequences and fear. Together, it forms a 4-pronged approach: Calm, Connect, Limit-Set, and Correct. Listen to this episode and learn these life-altering techniques! For more info, please visit:www.calmmamacoaching.com

    E049 - Well, it's been a week...

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2022 48:07


    It's been a week to forget for the ladies of the Imperfect Moms' Club. The week even included some "bull-honkey", whatever that is! Commiserate with the ladies on this week's episode of Imperfect.

    E048 - Teaching Kids to Have a Lifelong Love of Reading

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2022 44:48


    This week Brittany introduces listeners to a special sub-series focusing on instilling a lifelong love of reading in kids. She shares her experiences as both a kindergarten teacher and a parent to help jump-start your child's reading development after two long years of the pandemic. Even before kids know how to read they can begin to identify special letters. Reading extends beyond just books, and Brittany shares apps, puzzles, and more ways to help get kids to read more often.Wooden ABC Puzzle SPRING PARK Alphabet ABC Numbers Wooden Puzzles Lacing Beads Game Education Children Toy - Walmart.com Endless Alphabet AppEndless Alphabet - Apps on Google Play Endless Reader AppEndless Reader - Apps on Google Play ABC Shortbread Cookies Great Value Alphabet Mini Cookies, 1 oz, 12 Count - Walmart.comWooden ABC Puzzle SPRING PARK Alphabet ABC Numbers Wooden Puzzles Lacing Beads Game Education Children Toy - Walmart.com

    E047 - Interview with "Joyful Purpose Mentor" Heidi Esther

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2022 57:39


    A compelling interview with Joyful Purpose Mentor Heidi Esther. Heidi shares her experiences, how she helps people, and previews her upcoming new book. It's a fun-filled episode that will have you both laughing and thinking about life from a new perspective.Reach Heidi Esther:Main Website | Facebook | Facebook Group or, search for her podcast "Joyfully Ever After with Heidi Esther"and...be sure to pre-order Heidi's book - "Joyfully Ever After, for Crying Out Loud" through her website 

    E046 - Understanding How Divorce Impacts Children

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2022 53:59


    Life Coach Karen McMahon joins hosts Lisa and Brittany, discussing how divorce impacts not only the parents but the children as well. Karen has over 10 years experience helping people through this difficult journey. It's important to know when and how to get assistance in dealing with these unique stresses, for both you and the children.More information through Karen McMahon:Healthy Relationships Require Healthy BoundariesJourney Beyond Divorce Podcast12 Step Divorce Recovery ProgramRapid Relief CallReach Karen on Social Media:LinkedInFacebookInstagram 

    E045 - Parenting Styles in Germany

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2022 35:58


    This week on Imperfect we continue our series learning parenting styles in different countries, this time Germany. After all, it's where the word "kindergarten" was invented! Please be sure to also watch the YouTube version each week, dropping on Thursdays! Click here to watch all the episodes of The Imperfect Moms' Club!

    E044 - You Don't "Suffer" from Depression...You "Battle" Depression

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2021 29:03


    Brittany shares her experiences battling depression, while reminding us that we're much more powerful than we feel during acute bouts of depression. And, it's ok to recognize you're having a bad day, while sharing advice for getting through it.

    E043 - Success Tips for Moms with ADHD

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2021 35:51


    Success tips and mom-hacks for mothers with ADHD. Advice from professionals combined with first-person experiences make this a must-listen for the millions of moms with ADHD

    E042 - Advice from a Mom Strategist on Succeeding with Stress

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2021 42:18


    "Parenting is hard, but you're not alone" is great insight from Mom Strategist Trisha Goodall. What's a mom strategist? Think of it as a life coach for motherhood. Whether it's facing complex issues or just needed a shoulder to lean on, every mom could use a skilled advisor to help. In this week's interview Trisha shares her experiences and how she helps clients recognize what's important and how to achieve their goals.Reach Trisha Goodall:Instagram | Facebook | Web | Baby Bridge

    E041 - Online Privacy & Protecting Your Kids with Special Guest Ashley

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2021 65:45


    This week we're talking about privacy and protecting your children online. Join Lisa, Brittany, and special guest Ashley as they share some best practices for keeping your kids safe online.Follow Ashley on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/meandsweetpea/

    E040 - All About Holiday Fun!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2021 49:35


    This week on Imperfect, we're all about holiday fun! Come join Lisa & Brittany as they discuss making the most of the holiday season!

    E039 - Hacks for When Mom is Sick

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2021 20:23


    Yes, even the indestructible Mom can feel under the weather. This week we talk about how to get through it with the kids, even the kid you married. Hint: it's ok to not be perfect for a day or two! Note: you can also see video versions of Imperfect on YouTube  

    E038 - Minimalist Miracles!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2021 44:50


    On today's episode of Imperfect we're helping you make life easier.  Let's de-clutter our homes and increase satisfaction by living a minimalist lifestyle.  We've got a special guest, author and podcaster Stephanie Seferian,  to tell you how to achieve such bliss.  Perfect advice, perfectly timed to help you manage the upcoming holiday season.Learn more from Stephanie Seferian:Facebook: www.facebook.com/SustainableMinimalistsInstagram: www.instagram.com/mommyminimalist/Book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3FaertaWebsite: www.mamaminimalist.com

    E037 - Talkin' Tech...Technology for kids that's both fun and educational

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2021 44:23


    Technology is part of everyone's lives, including kids. Make the most of it with apps and games for children that are both fun and educational. Lisa and Brittany uncover fun games that educate kids and build skills, while also reminiscing about the games they enjoyed when they were kids!

    E036 - Revisiting the Episode with Elena Lesser Bruun

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2021 72:18


    This week we re-air the special episode of Imperfect, where we chat with licensed family therapist and author Elena Lesser Bruun. Elena shares her expertise in dealing with postpartum depression, detecting early warning signs in child behavior, and helping kids cope with the pandemic...all with her personable conversation style. She also introduces listeners her new book helping kids understand vaccinations, and even her puppy makes a special appearance!

    E035 - Halloween Special - Pumpkin Decorating, Parties, and a Scary Story!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2021 34:12


    E035 - Halloween Special - alternative ways to decorate pumpkins, easy Halloween costumes for moms, simple recipes for party snacks, and a special scary story that would even make Jamie Lee Curtis proud!

    E034- Top 5 Favorite Fun Fall Things to Do

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2021 43:38


    This week we've got the Top 5 Favorite Fun Fall Things to Do, how to make the most of the season, and a reminder to take a moment and think about your mental health...you can't care for your children effectively if you don't also care for yourself!

    E033 - Parenting Styles Around the World

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2021 19:05


    This week we explore the differences in parenting styles around the world. How do parenting styles in the U.S. differ from those in Denmark, Japan, and Kenya. There's also a specific method conveniently called P.A.R.E.N.T. that you're sure to find helpful in raising your children. Join us for the tour!Parenting in DenmarkThe Danish Mom Parenting in JapanJapanese Parenting Styles - Difference from the West Japanese Way of Disciplining Children Parenting in KenyaParenting in Kenya

    E032 - The Terrible Twos!...Raising more than one child...The 5 different parenting styles

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2021 54:58


    Somehow 1 + 1 equals more than two when it comes to raising children. What are the "Terrible Twos" really like? And there are 5 different parenting styles...which style are you???This week's episode of Imperfect discusses different parenting styles, referring to a recently published article linked below:https://www.verywellfamily.com/types-of-parenting-styles-1095045

    E031 - What to Do When Your Child Gets Sick

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2021 51:09


    It's gonna happen. With autumn's arrival and school back in full swing, your kids will inevitably get sick. Here's some life hacks for how to handle it while helping your child and keeping your sanity. Do you know what to do if a fever lasts longer than 3 days? Find out in this week's episode.

    E030 - Interview with Elena Lesser Bruun, Licensed Family Therapist

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2021 72:18


    In this special episode of Imperfect, we chat with licensed family therapist and author Elena Lesser Bruun. Elena shares her expertise in dealing with postpartum depression, detecting early warning signs in child behavior, and helping kids cope with the pandemic...all with her personable conversation style. She also introduces listeners her new book helping kids understand vaccinations, and even her puppy makes a special appearance!Get in touch with Elena at https://www.elbtherapy.com/And be sure to check out her latest book, Maxine Gets Her Vaccine, at https://www.elbtherapy.com/books

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