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 y...

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 informat...

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 an SI. What is that you ask? I had NO ID...

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 hea...

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...

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  ...

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 tr...

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...

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

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. Disc...

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.  ...

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 i...

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 t...

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.rock...

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.  ...

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.  ...

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 son...

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 do...

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...

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 ...

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 w...

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???? ...

Join me while I power though a head cold to bring you ideas about sharing. Check out the possibly new angles and check out a little cheese as I had a little fun with the sound effects. Is it the head ...

It’s  time. Time for what? Time to clear some stuff up about chores (which  from here on out  will be referred to as family jobs) and allowances. Are  they tied together? Can I take money away if my k...

It's that time of year, resolution time. I have 4 parenting ones that will start your year off right.  ...

It's the holiday season and your house is beginning to fill up with toys. What do you do with it all? I have the answers for ya. ...

Want your kids to listen? YES! Want them to listen without you yelling, negotiating, bribing? YES. Want your kids to just do their jobs with out all of the nonsense? YES! OK, This podcast is for you! ...

I know many of you will be infuriated by my position on this. And, that’s ok. You might not agree but I can't STAND the Elf On The Shelf and his counterparts. Hang and and I'll tell you why.  ...

The holidays are packed with events, dishes to be cooked, gifts to be bought, people that need seeing who perhaps you would rather not see and that can cause your children to be less than festive them...

Do you ever feel drained? I mean, YES right? Do you ever feel like you are giving everything and getting no time to recharge? UMMMM, TOTALLYYYY!! Let's talk about it. Let's talk about filling your cup...