Your Parenting Partner Podcast

We are told that our babies need to get on a schedule. They need to fit into our life and our world. The thing is, that's NOT the way that it's meant to be. Find how you can support and connect with your child AND get everyone better sleep. Will it be on YOUR timeline? NOPE, not always but it will be worth it and better for you AND your baby.  Book Rec: Safe Infant Sleep: Expert Answers to Your Cosleeping Questions by James J. McKenna & Alison Kreckmann  

I ask ALLLLLLLL of the questions about Covid, masks, vaccines, boosters, kids and Covid, how can we trust big pharma and more and more and more to the fantastic Immunology Consultant, Vital Statistics Consulting and Co-Host, Unbiased Science Podcast, Dr. Andrea Love. We left no stone unturned. This is a can't miss. Let's get the real facts so we can move on to a life like we remember. Ok, also, drinking game: Drink every time Brandi says FASCINATING. HAHA. Also, find Dr. Love on insta @doctor_love87 and her pod on Insta and FB @unbiasedscipod.

Me and my pal Justin Menda from Rocket Prep, talk all about helicopter parenting and what studies are saying about it (it's not GOOD). Take a listen to hear what it's like to hang with us and hash out child dev stuffs. We talk about how kids brains are developing slower and it's NOT a good thing. How by hovering we are, unwittingly, harming. It's not too late. Listen, learn, laugh (a lot). Stay until the way end for our love fest. Some friends you meet later in life and you connect instantly. This is our second of many pods. Justin is brilliant and so much fun and so kind. This one is a can't miss. It's long but sooooooo worth it.

"Give and Go Athletics provides therapeutic and athletic programs designed to meet the emotional, educational, and physical needs of youth." Basically Andre is our own Philly superhero. He and his biz partner use sports and the arts to connect with kids and show them how far they can go. They do it all for kids, mind, body and soul! Check out more and how the hell he is connected to James Mcavoy, AKA, Professor Charles Xavier (Squeeeeeeellll). No joke y'all. James is alllll about Give and Go! Also learn about our own super hero's origin story!! The birth of Give and Go! https://www.giveandgoathletics.org/

What is P.A.N.D.A.S. or P.A.N.S.? What should you look for? Is your child susceptible? What is the cause? What can help? There is new info and I was lucky enough to talk to Diana Pohlman the founder and executive director of Pandasnetwork.org. This pod is fascinating!!!! FInd their page on FB and Insta as well.

It is almost that time again.You know the one.The time to stick to schedules, time to wake up early, time to get out of the door on time. Ugh. It is BACK TO SCHOOL TIME!!!!! This weeks drinking game: Drink When Brandi Says, "Okey Dokie Artichokie"

My buddy and I, Michael McLeod from Grow Now Therapy, chat about the difference between boys and girls when it comes to ADHD or Executive Functioning Developmental Delay. We don't have enough information to address non-binary, gender fluid or trans kids. I would love to delve into that but today it's about cis kids. Don't miss this fascinating discussion about ADHD/EFDD. You will learn things you never knew. This is so great.

What happens when two new friends forever get together to talk kids? You HAVE to listen to find out. It is madness and mayhem and LOT'S of fun. My pal Ginna is a SI. What is that you ask? I had NO IDEA (I love learning new things). It's a Special Instructor. How do you know if your kid needs one? What does she do to help your kid (a lot of things)? She helps them meet milestones, play, gain life skills, communicate, focus better at school.... You will also learn about learn about Maslow's Hierarchy Of Needs and why it's important to know about especially for teachers. There is so much packed in here. You will laugh, you will learn, you will get a glimpse into what it likes to hang out with us ladies, haha. Oh and this one is NOT for the kids. Some NSFW words in there.

Is it nerves? Worry? Anxiety? How can you know what your child is feeling? Me and my pal Dr. Shanny Shmuel will break it all down for you. Here is a drinking game OR a workout game. Every time you hear a ding drink or do some push-ups. BOOM. Wanna contact Shanny? Hit up www.phillypsychology.com.

The amazing, Michael McLeod, from GrowNOW Therapy, took a break from parenting a super (hella cute) newborn to tell us all about what is new in ADHD. It will blow your mind how different the ideas are now and the ways to help your kids are wayyyyy different too. Take a listen and see how you can help your kids whether you are a parent, teacher, coach, mentor or anyone in the life of a child. These ideas are life changing. I have already started to use them myself. For more about GrowNow head to https://www.grownowtherapy.com/.

Y’all. Y’ALLLLLL. I HAVE WANTED TO THIS PODCAST FOR A WHILE NOW!!!!! Thanks to my amazing pal I got hooked up with Dane Menkin, he answers all of my (and probably your) questions about the whole transgender process as it refers to kids. There are so many misconceptions about the whole process. We, well he, clears it up. I love this talk so much. It was so much fun and I thought I knew a lot and I learned stuff too. Everyone needs to listen to this. With education we can save these children from depression and death by suicide or thoughts of suicide. It will be up tomorrow!!!! I’m so excited you can totally hear me freaking out on the podcast, haha. Dane is the divisional director of LGBTQ services at Main Line Health where he provides LGBTQ specific clinical care with a focus on gender-affirming-care for children, adolescents and adults. Dane’s role allows for access to a large healthcare system in the region to focus on an LGBTQ-competency-curriculum implementation and workforce education. Dane is the recipient of the AANP Award for Excellence for PA in 2019. He is a member of WPATH and served on the Board of Directors for The Jim Collins Foundation as well as serving as a consultant for TransLine. He has presented across the country to healthcare and social service providers working with trans and non-binary clients and patients. LINKS: www.glma.org www.WPATH.org Book: https://www.amazon.com/APNs-Guide-LGBTQ-Inclusive-Health/dp/0826169155 Find Dane:https://www.mainlinehealth.org/find-a-doctor/dane-e-menkin

Jess helps us take a deeper dive into the whole body battle issue. Last time I talked about by own personal experiences with poor body image. Now I brought on an expert to talk about prevention and treatment. Eating disorders, disordered eating (I learned what that was) and how to prevent and recover from them. We talk about what art therapy is and how it helps folks. It's a really interesting talk and I learned a lot!!!! You will too. Discover how to avoid giving our kids our body traumas and what to do if they DO have them. For more about Jess head to http://www.jessicalabarcaartpsychotherapy.com/about-1

Gut health info, interest, obsession, has been on the rise the past few year. What is it? What does it mean? Why do we care? What does good or bad gut health mean for our kids (A LOT). Poor gut health has been linked to allergies, autism, ADHD, depression, anxiety and SOOOOOO much more. Take a listen and learn something new. I have seen it in action. When good gut health is restored it can change a child (or grown-up) in the most amazing and positive ways. This is not medical advice, we are not docs BUT Melissa is highly informed on this subject and has first hand experience with watching better gut heath change her child for the better. I mean as a human he was great but his health of course. If you have questions for her or want to talk more hit her up at melissahbloom@yahoo.com. I can't tell you how excited I am about this episode. She is also a cool ass chick!!!

Want to know what will change your parenting life? CONSISTENCY!!!! I tell you the how, why and more about consistency.

When do family jobs (chores) start? How old? How many? What kind? Rewards or no? SOOOOOO MANYYYYY QUESTIONSSSS. Well, I have your answers. Let's do this.

Welcome to season 2! Let's Do This!! Your kid is getting frightened at night, monsters and all, and is having trouble sleeping (so, of course, so now YOU are TOO– YAWN). Check this out to learn how to deal with nighttime fears!

Family meetings are a time to reconnect, to talk about what is and is not working in the family. Wanna hear something that might blow your mind? These meetings are great for your little ones too. Discover the different kinds of meetings and the best ways to hold them.

Is it O.K. for your kids to fail or mess up? In this time of Covid, many kids are learning from home and parents need to be teachers. The thing is, they are not TRAINED to do so and in the end they AND their kids are super stressed when things don't go smoothly. So today we answer the question, Is It O.K. For Your Kids To Fail and What To Do When They Do.

One hard and fast rule that we try to impart on kids is to say SORRY but is it THAT important? Should we make kids say, "Sorry"? Let's talk about it.

I even broke my title alliteration rule, haha. While rules are important, some need to be reevaluated. Some are not aging well. Some make no sense. Let's talk about some that need to be broken NOW. --- This episode is sponsored by · Charity Promotion: Democracy Works: This advertisement is part of a charitable initiative in partnership with Democracy Works. howto.vote

Sleep, we love it and never get enough of it. Your kid might not love it as much as we do but they NEED it and are not getting enough of it. Learn how many hours you kid should be sleeping, why it's important and how to get those hours. --- This episode is sponsored by · Charity Promotion: Democracy Works: This advertisement is part of a charitable initiative in partnership with Democracy Works. howto.vote

I know that you are trying but for some reason you are not getting results. Your kids aren't doing their jobs. They are fighting. They are not listening and you are yelling and feeling like CRAP all of the time. I am here to tell you why your discipline is not working and how you can change that. It will make your life sooooooo much easier. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

I have been hearing a lot about exhausted moms lately and it made me curious. Why are many moms still bearing the brunt of the mental and emotional labor as well as many household tasks on top of a job? Why don't women speak up? What happens when they do? Is it easier to do it yourself? How do men feel about this? Do men feel that can't do it "right" anyway? I wanna hear from you. This is the start of a conversation. I would love to hear from men, woman, moms, dads as well as same sex couples and non-gender conforming couples. Let me know about the division of gender. Let's get this convo going. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In our next segment of school your way we are visited by Shanny Shmuel, Psy.D. to talk about your kids and your mental health in this time. May folks are worried that this time will traumatize their child. That masks will make it hard to learn. That kids will forget how to be social. We will answer all of your burning Q's. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Do sticker charts make things easier in the moment? YEP. Well they benefit you in the long run? NOPE Kids, people need to learn to be motivated by things other than rewards. Great, so how do you get your kids to do ANYTHING. Take a listen and I'll tell ya. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We know kids have a LOT of energy but some kids have more than others. Those are the kids who can't stop, they get in trouble, focusing is tough. My amazing OT pal Jenna Szoke joins me to give ideas to support and chillax your high energy kids and help them focus (all ages). Her ideas are so great the kids won't even know what you are doing. They will just think you are playing and for the olders supporting. Join this convo for awesome advice and some giggles. She had some tips that blew MY mind. WHHHAAATTTT??? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Ok, here we are again. Looks like a lot of folks will be online learning or out of the box learning this year. It was so HARD last time, so now what???? I have on Justin Menda of Rocket Prep, www.rocket-prep.com. He is an amazing tutor, academic coach and trainer of tutors. He is one of the very few, few people that gets as excited about helping and talking about kids as me! You don't want to miss this one. It's packed with amazing ideas and info! It might just save your school year. Find him on FB @rocketprep. Book Recs by Justin: Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win Part of: Extreme Ownership Series by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish Bringing Up Bébé: One American Mother Discovers the Wisdom of French Parenting (now with Bébé Day by Day: 100 Keys to French Parenting) by Pamela Druckerman Books by Leonard Sax Crucial Conversations Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High, Second Edition by Kerry Patterson , Joseph Grenny Ron McMillan, Al Switzler Creating Innovators: The Making of Young People Who Will Change the World by Tony Wagner The Righteous Mind: Why Good People Are Divided by Politics and Religion Paperback by Jonathan Haidt Learn Better: Mastering the Skills for Success in Life, Business, and School, or How to Become an Expert in Just About Anything by Ulrich Boser Reality Is Broken: Why Games Make Us Better and How They Can Change the World by Jane McGonigal The Blank Slate: The Modern Denial of Human Nature by Steven Pinker --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

So looks like a bunch of kids will be virtual learning this year. Let's talk about how to make it easier this time and going over some things to start NOW to make September more doable. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

What does Slow To Warm mean? How can I coach my kid to get in on the fun? Do I have to? Will they be left out forever? Are they shy? Let's tackle these questions and more. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

It can be hard to watch your kid struggle but it is what is needed to gain confidence and grit. They may cry, get frustrated, get mad but the look on their face when they do it is priceless. We talk little and big kid struggles. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Let's chat about a few ways to keep your family safe this SUMMER. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Potty training always sounds so tough and harsh. Let's talk about teaching the art of pottying. TMI ahead. be warned. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

While we want our kids to express their wants, needs and thoughts we DON'T want them throwing attitude at us. Let's talk about how we can say bye, bye to backtalk and hello to productive conversations. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We want our kids to be confident and assertive and strong but then there is BOSSY and there is a fine line. Bossy is NOT being a BOSS. BOSSY is being UNKIND. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Your vision of family might be a bunch, or a few, or 2 kids running around laughing, playing, going to the park, vacations, lovely breakfasts, holidays. Ahhhh. Your child's idea of family is, um, well... EXACTLY HOW IT IS NOW!!!!!! While a new baby is often a gift, a welcome or much desired addition for a parent; To the child that is presently living with you, it may not be such a festive treat. Your child probably likes the way things are now and they will be quick to notice how the family starts to change once a new baby's arrival gets announced. Let's talk about it. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

I get very real and raw and emotional. I almost deleted it because I didn't keep it together all the way through. This topic is SO close to my heart. Podcast: How to help your kids see their body in a positive way. So much of society tells us that our value is in our weight. How do we NOT pass this on to our kids?

OK, went a little long on this one but oh welllll. This week we talk about emotions. We are all feeling lots of them and we want our kids to be free to express them but what happens when it is volcanic and aggressive? How do you teach your kids to express their emotions in productive ways? Take a listen and find out. It's for all ages, even grown-ups out there cause some of THEM need to learn this too. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

So I have been talking to lots of teachers and parents and I am gonna squish it all together to help come up with ways to get through the rest of school. Do Distance Learning or not but let's keep those brains a workin'. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We talked about Stuck last week and this week it is Practice. This is another no yell, no fight way to teach your kids how to take care of their responsibilities. You will love this. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

What is STUCK? Well, STUCK is the best discipline technique you will ever use. No yelling and fighting but gets the job done and everyone feels better. NO JOKE. I use it all of the time and it's a fan fave. Listen and see why. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Siblings have enough trouble getting along and now they are together 24/7. How can you survive this time and time going forward? I got you. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

It can be hard to set boundaries but now that we are all home together forever it is more important then ever. You need to work. The kids have school. You all need to save a shred of sanity. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

So your kid “found” themselves. Maybe they’re learning the art of pottying and all of a sudden there is (cough, cough) access. Maybe they’ve always known it was there but now it seems to be found a LOT! So here it is. Kids masturbate. Yep, yep they do. Giggle along with me, it IS kinda funny and learn how you can teach your kids where they can and can't well, find themselves. This one MAYYYYY not be for little ears. You decide. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We are in week one of lockdownish here in Philly and other parts of the country so figured we should continue talking about Coronapocalypse and what to do with the kids home. Should you have schedules or not? How do YOU work? We will talk about boundaries.  We got this guys, we WILL get through this together.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Let's talk about how to talk about the Coronavirus with your little, middle and big kids. Also, how to deal with being home with them and what NOT to do. Oh, and listen to me butcher a Lizzo song. Who doesn't wanna hear THAT? Oh, I do say "dumbass" so if you listen with your kids, beware. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

I am so over meanness. I can't believe that we still have kids leaving other kids out, making other kids feel horrible. It blows my mind and what really gets me is that there are some grown-ups who don't do anything about it. They don't think it could be THEIR kid or they don't think it's a big deal or they don't know what to do. Let's talk about this because it's time the meanness STOPPED!!!

Ok, straight up, what IS a Parenting Partner?? Tune in to get the scoop on what a Parenting Partner is and does and what one (MEEEEE) can bring to your life and fam. Learn the ins and outs and why you need one. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

It can be tough to get your kids to stay on track, do their jobs and well, chip in without bribes, yelling and negotiations. Let’s end that right here and now! Magic? Mayyybeee --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

I find it so weird that there are so many memes about being yourself and being you and be weird but when it comes down to our kids we want them to be, well normal. I mean we DON'T but we DO. Will others make fun of them if they are different? Will they not have friends? What will the teachers think? Let's talk about it and hear ME get weird with some sound effects and well everything really. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Look, it is NOT your job to find your kids fun. No one found OUR fun when we were kids. We got bored, we did something about it. We went outside, made up a game, played with siblings, we figured it out. It’s time we do the same for our kids. To give them a gift that they need. A puzzle to solve. It’s time to let our kids find their OWN way out of boredom. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Do I have your attention now? Have I gone crazy pants? Have I gone to the Dark Side? NOPE. Give it a listen and see what ya think. Also, still battling the sniffles. Is it SUMMER yet???? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app