Podcast appearances and mentions of leah klungness

The idea of 'having balance' seems impossible as a single parent. Typically our physical needs are at the bottom of the list of priorities. The problem with that is that is not sustainable - and just like a car that we never get serviced or the oil changed, inevitably we will find eventually ourselves in crisis. Small maintenence steps can equal longer, healthier outcomes. Physical balance effects everything else ion our lives - we must move towards wellness before we hit physical crisis. It's more than just working out or eating right, we want to look at this a little more holistically so we have broken physical balance into 3 very simple categories: Fuel / What we put in our body Rest - recharging Activity The idea is if we can just start taking even one (or by all means more) simple, proactive steps in each one of these categories we will move towards balance. Here are some simple ideas to move towards physical balance: FUEL / WHAT WE PUT IN OUR BODIES Stay away from late night snack Drink enough water - It fills you up Healthy snack on hands - vegetables , hummus, cheese, nuts, fruit Portable snacks with you - in the car - granola bars Avoid fast food - make it a reward, not a regular Cook bulk on weekend and store so you are not tempted to just pick up fast food Research and take supplements REST Nap when kids are napping - even when there are things that need to get done Turn off screens after nine - again I thought of it as reward to be able to relax ('my time') but ended up staying too late "Your bedroom is a sanctuary, not a family room," says single-parent expert Leah Klungness, Ph.D., who believes single parents should lock the bedroom door, guilt-free. "Once your children are beyond the toddler phase, it is a good idea to get a timer and teach your children to leave you alone for three to five minutes to start with, giving you time to decompress with a quick shower or some breathing exercises." ACTIVITY Walking Find a friend once a week and commit to walk together Walk on lunch breaks instead of sitting Plan outdoor activities with kids Go outside and toss a ball Go to the park Join a gym Get an activity tracker Let it out! Let your anger and frustration out - get a punching bag One popular website talks about creating your own dance party Crank up the music and move This not by any means an exhaustive list - In fact, leave comments on other ideas... but, let's all commit to just finding one thing in each category and move towards physical balance. We can at least do that and build from there. Join our community https://FaceBook.com/SoloParentSociety

The idea of 'having balance' seems impossible as a single parent. Typically our physical needs are at the bottom of the list of priorities. The problem with that is that is not sustainable - and just like a car that we never get serviced or the oil changed, inevitably we will find eventually ourselves in crisis. Small maintenence steps can equal longer, healthier outcomes. Physical balance effects everything else ion our lives - we must move towards wellness before we hit physical crisis. It's more than just working out or eating right, we want to look at this a little more holistically so we have broken physical balance into 3 very simple categories: Fuel / What we put in our body Rest - recharging Activity The idea is if we can just start taking even one (or by all means more) simple, proactive steps in each one of these categories we will move towards balance. Here are some simple ideas to move towards physical balance: FUEL / WHAT WE PUT IN OUR BODIES Stay away from late night snack Drink enough water - It fills you up Healthy snack on hands - vegetables , hummus, cheese, nuts, fruit Portable snacks with you - in the car - granola bars Avoid fast food - make it a reward, not a regular Cook bulk on weekend and store so you are not tempted to just pick up fast food Research and take supplements REST Nap when kids are napping - even when there are things that need to get done Turn off screens after nine - again I thought of it as reward to be able to relax ('my time') but ended up staying too late "Your bedroom is a sanctuary, not a family room," says single-parent expert Leah Klungness, Ph.D., who believes single parents should lock the bedroom door, guilt-free. "Once your children are beyond the toddler phase, it is a good idea to get a timer and teach your children to leave you alone for three to five minutes to start with, giving you time to decompress with a quick shower or some breathing exercises." ACTIVITY Walking Find a friend once a week and commit to walk together Walk on lunch breaks instead of sitting Plan outdoor activities with kids Go outside and toss a ball Go to the park Join a gym Get an activity tracker Let it out! Let your anger and frustration out - get a punching bag One popular website talks about creating your own dance party Crank up the music and move This not by any means an exhaustive list - In fact, leave comments on other ideas... but, let's all commit to just finding one thing in each category and move towards physical balance. We can at least do that and build from there. Join our community https://FaceBook.com/SoloParentSociety

Nikki talks to Dr. Leah Klungness about single-parenting along with having a happy blended family.

There’s no escaping them … if you have minor children then you will be attending Parent Teacher conferences. They’re certainly not most parents’ favorite activity and Parent Teacher conferences after divorce are even harder. However, your child will benefit if you can figure out how to keep these meetings focused on your child and their education and not on what’s happening between you and your ex.Joining Mandy to discuss the ins and outs of these dreaded meetings is psychologist and single parenting expert, Dr. Leah Klungness. Listen in to learn:When you should attend conferences soloWhy new partners attending makes it to complicated and may not be appropriate or even legalHow to handle disagreements with your ex during a conferenceWhat to do when the teacher makes inappropriate remarks about divorce.Leah Klungness, more widely known as Dr. Leah is the co-author of The Complete Single Mother. Visit her site DrLeah.com and follow her on Twitter @Dr_Leah.Looking for more parenting after divorce advice? Start by downloading Mandy’s free audio program, What You Need To Know About Parenting And Divorce.   

Parenting is an enormous challenge. Single parenthood is often much more so. But single parenting an adolescent just might be the most demanding form of all. And yet, when you add to this teen phase, Mom's falling in love, you may be in for even more volatility. What do you do if your teens aren't keen on the idea of your being in a new relationship? Annie talks with psychologist and single parenthood expert Dr. Leah about dating and much more! About Dr. Leah Klungness (@Dr_Leah) Leah Klungness, Ph.D., is a psychologist and recognized authority on single parenting and relationship issues. Dr. Leah is the coauthor of the award winning book The Complete Single Mother: Third Edition, which is the only comprehensive and best selling self-help book ever written for single parents. Dr. Leah's expertise comes from her personal experiences as a single parent, as well as her training and experience as a psychologist and elementary school teacher. Dr. Leah earned her doctorate and license as a psychologist while single parenting her two young children. She has been quoted in major national magazines, newspapers, and online media including Parenting, Redbook, Working Mother, Huffington Post, and CNN. She's also appeared on Good Morning America and other national TV and radio talk shows. Learn more at http://drleah.com Copyright © 2009-2018 Annie Fox and Electric Eggplant. All Rights Reserved.

Whether you chose single motherhood or had it thrust upon you, being a solo parent has unique joys and challenges. In this podcast I talk with singlemommyhood.com founders Dr. Leah Klungness and Rachel Sarah. Dr. Leah is co-author of The Complete Single Mother (Adams Media, 2006). Rachel's memoir is Single Mom Seeking: Playdates, Blind dates, and Other Dispatches from the Dating World.(Seal Press, 2007) About Dr. Leah Klungness and Rachel Sarah Dr. Leah Klungness is a psychologist and recognized authority on single parenting and relationship issues. Rachel Sarah, is an award-winning journalist. Rachel and Dr. Leah - aka "the Sanity Fairy" – are co-founders of the popular website Singlemommyhood.com More info at: http://SingleMommyhood.com Copyright © 2009-2018 Annie Fox and Electric Eggplant. All Rights Reserved.

Today's podcast is a conversation with Dr. Leah Klungness on the effect of divorce on children. Leah Klungness is a psychologist and recognized authority on single parenting and relationship issues.She is the co-founder of the recently launched www.singlemommyhood.com and the co-author of the award winning book “The Complete Single Mother”, which is the only comprehensive and best selling self-help book ever written for single parents.Leah is in private practice in Locust Valley, Long Island, New York. She specializes in working with families during and after divorce, and offers expert testimony.