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What if I told you that you didn't have to dread your period each month? What if there was a way to work with your body's cycle so you could have more energy, be more productive, and avoid PMS? My guest today is here to explain cycle syncing and teach us the four phases of our cycle and how to work with your body in each phase.  Megan Remple is a mom of four, a Registered Nurse, and shows us how to tap into the energies of your monthly cycle through food, movement, and habits. This conversation is the perfect episode not only for the moms but for our daughters as well. Let's dig in! What you will learn: What is cycle synching and how does it incorporate our body’s natural up and down hormonal changes to give us more energy? What are the 4 phases of a woman's cycle and how long does each last? The effects it has on us when we try to live in our ovulatory phase all month long.  What you should eat and how you should exercise in each cycle. How to take care of yourself during each phase and listen to your body and the effects this has on the rest of your life and relationships. How to determine where you are in your cycle and get started tracking it.  How does cycle synching change when you get into peri-menopause and menopause? Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fittobeamamaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meganrempel4Freebie: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/605bf5bc6d0408a6de24ee65 Megan Rempel is a Registered Nurse with a certificate in Women’s Hormonal Health, a health coach, and a cycle syncing expert. Her mission is to help other women discover that life can actually be easier, IF they tap into the magic that we’ve had inside us all along - our monthly cycle. Her own journey from overwhelmed and exhausted mom of 4 to gaining back control of her life through simple and effective habits and rhythms like cycle syncing is what fuels her passion to help women get out of survival mode and find ease and joy in their lives. She does this through her Instagram content, her paid program Syncing with the Flow, and inside her health coaching community.Links:

When kids leave the nest, go off to college or move out of the house, many parents are having sleepless nights thinking about their baby leaving home. On one hand, it’s exciting for your child to experience new things and discover their passions. But the news reports full of burglaries and scams sure aren’t making it easy for you to drop your teenager off at college.  Before you try convincing your teen to do college online and live at home forever, listen to this episode. I talk with Cathy, best known as TikTok’s “Mom Friend” to her 2.3 million followers, who shares how we can prepare our teens to be safe after they leave the nest.   What you will learn: 5 seemingly innocent questions that predators use to take advantage of you.  The top apps to ease worried parents’ minds. What to know about protecting yourself in your dorm or apartment. How to quickly take a look at your child's apps to see what they are involved in.  What are the dangers of parking lots and how can we protect ourselves? Advice on mace and tasers and which is recommended.  The small improvement you can make to your door to prevent it from being kicking in.  TikTok Channel: https://www.tiktok.com/@cathypedrayes Website: https://cathypedrayes.com/Cathy's book: The Mom Friend Guide to Everyday Safety and Security: Tips from the Practical One in Your Squad

Teens and tweens with strong emotional intelligence are more self-aware, good communicators, and have strong relationships with others. We all want this for our children, but how do we help them when many of us have never been taught? Parents can learn how to cultivate social and emotional intelligence in their teens and tweens in many ways. Jennifer Miller, M.Ed. has twenty-five years of experience working with adults to help them become more effective with children through social and emotional learning. She is the author of the book, “Confident Parents, Confident Kids: Raising Emotional Intelligence In Ourselves and Our Kids — From Toddlers to Teenagers.” She is the founder of the website Confident Parents Confident Kids where she helps parents raise confident kids.  What you will learn: What is emotional intelligence and how can we teach our kids when no one taught us? The five core skills of emotional and social intelligence. How parents can coach their children through issues that arise within other relationships. How you can use questions to help your child develop a sense of higher-order thinking skills. When to step in and when to allow your teen to take a risk. The value of parents expressing confidence in their teens’ abilities. When talking with your teen, how you can help them see things from different perspectives? What impact does it have on our families when parents take a "time out" to process their emotions? Why you should have a phrase with your teen that means you both need to take a step away.  Where to find Jennifer: Website: Confident Parents Confident KidsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/confidentparentsconfidentkidsJennifer's Book: Confident Parents, Confident Kids: Raising Emotional Intelligence in Ourselves and Our Kids--from Toddlers to Teenagers --------Connect with us here at Moms of Tweens and Teens... Find more encouragement, wisdom, and resources: Facebook Join our Community Find awesome resources on MOTTs University Instagram Sign up for our Moms of Tweens and Teens newsletter HERE.

If you could protect your child from unnecessary anxiety, depression, and chronic stress, and foster a greater sense of happiness and well-being in their lives, wouldn’t you?  In the book, Generation Sleepless, Heather Turgeon and Julie Wright, authors of the bestseller, The Happy Sleeper, uncover one of the greatest threats to our teenagers’ physical and mental health: sleep deprivation. Caught in a perfect storm of omnipresent screens, academic overload, and unnecessarily early school start times,  Generation Sleepless illustrates how our children are operating in a constant state of sleep debt while struggling to meet the demands of adolescence.  Drawing on the latest scientific research, Generation Sleepless reveals that today’s teenagers are, in fact, the most sleep-deprived population in human history and, at a critical phase of development, need more sleep than their younger siblings. Yet, they’re getting drastically less. What you will learn: What is the ideal number of hours of sleep for teens? The factors that steal teens' sleep. What the impact is on teens due to lack of sleep. Signs of sleeplessness for parents to look for in their kids. Tips on how to help your teen get more sleep. The importance of a wind-down routine, bedtime routine, and morning routine. Where To Find Heather and Julie:  Website: The Happy Sleeper https://www.thehappysleeper.com Book: Generation Sleepless: Why Tweens and Teens Aren't Sleeping Enough and How We Can Help Them Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheHappySleeper/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehappysleeper/ Find more encouragement, wisdom, and resources: Facebook Join our Community Find awesome resources on MOTTs University Instagram Sign up for our Moms of Tweens and Teens newsletter HERE

My guest today is Dr. Robyne Hanley-Defoe. Dr. Robyne is a psychology and education instructor who specializes in resiliency, navigating stress, and change. Today, we talk about how to help foster resiliency in our teens and tweens. So many teens are hurting and this interview will help you meet your tweens and teens where they are. You’ll find this interview very powerful. Let’s dive in! What you will learn: How kids from solid, good families can end up losing their way as teenagers. How we can use the "Five Pillars of Resilience" to help our tweens and teens. The difference between fitting in and belonging and why belonging is so crucial for our teens. Roadblocks that get in the way of our kids developing resilience. The difference between supporting our kids or constantly rescuing them? Identifying our kid’s strengths and the interpersonal dynamics in a family. Why connection before correction is so vital for healthy relationships. Why you should let your child pull away from a hug first. Where to find Dr. Robyne Hanley-Defoe: WebsiteTwitter: @RHanleyDafoeInstagram: @dr_robynehdLinkedIn: ca.linkedin.com/in/drrobynehdBook: The Calm Within the Storm: A Pathway to Everyday Resiliency--------Connect with us here at Moms of Tweens and Teens... Find more encouragement, wisdom, and resources: Facebook Join our Community Find awesome resources on MOTTs University Instagram Sign up for our Moms of Tweens and Teens newsletter HERE.

Does talking about sex with your kids make you uncomfortable? Do you know what to do if you find out your tween or teen has been looking at porn? You’re not alone. My guest today, Amy Lang, is ready to help! Amy has been a sexual health educator for over 25 years. Amy’s books, website, and podcast show parents that talking about sexuality doesn’t need to be totally uncomfortable and can actually be fun. She helps parents become their kid’s go-to birds and bees resource. We talk about what our teens and tweens need to know about sex and porn. You’ll find this episode highly engaging and ready to talk about the birds and bees. Let’s dive in! What you will learn: What to do when you find out your child has been exposed to pornography. Parents aren’t talking to their kids about sex or porn. Instead of communicating prevention, learn how to talk to your kids about sex to prepare them for exposure. Kids are using porn for sex education. How to talk about sex with your teens and tweens to help them make good decisions. Statistically how young are kids being exposed to porn and how does it affect them. When to start talking to your child about sexuality – it’s not too late to start today. What does it look like for you to be a safe person for your child to discuss anything sex-related? The importance of monitoring and filtering your child’s internet usage. Best types of internet monitoring software and how to have these conversations with your kid’s friend’s parents. How to explain to your child that porn is not good for them. Plus, Amy provides scripts you can use to talk to your children about porn and sex.   Where to find Amy: Website: Birds & Bees & Kids Facebook Instagram YouTube Amy's Books--------Connect with us here at Moms of Tweens and Teens... Find more encouragement, wisdom, and resources: Facebook Join our Community Find awesome resources on MOTTs University Instagram Sign up for our Moms of Tweens and Teens newsletter HERE.

If you have an ADHD kid you understand the frustration, arguing and misunderstanding this can cause for parents and their kids.  My special guest today is Dr. Norrine Russell, she is an Executive Functioning & ADHD Expert who founded Russell Coaching for Students in 2009. She is also the mother of two atypical children, Dr. Russell knows firsthand that being a parent of a struggling student is tough.  In this episode Dr. Russell shares: How to work with, not against, your kids. The core symptoms of ADHD and what to do to form a deeper connection with your tween or teen. What most parents of kids with ADHD do not know that they need to know. She also shares some helpful responses and strategies to motivate and support your kid who are struggling.   And much more! Where to find Dr. Norrine Russell:Website:  https://russellcoaching.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/norrine-russell-820545184/Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/drnorrinerussellInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/russellcoachingllc/--------Connect with us here at Moms of Tweens and Teens... Find more encouragement, wisdom, and resources: Facebook Join our Community Find awesome resources on MOTTs University Instagram Sign up for our Moms of Tweens and Teens newsletter HERE.  

Have you ever laid awake at night and asked yourself, “Why do other moms seem to have it all together when I’m over here exhausted and overwhelmed? Will I ever figure this mom thing out and feel like I’m enough for my kids? When does the worry end?” If you have, you're not alone. We all struggle with feeling this way. Today my special guests  are Shelby Spear and Lisa La/shaw who have written the book “How are You Feeling, Momma? (you don’t need to say, “I’m fine.) Authentic & Encouraging Psalm Reflections on the Many Emotions of Motherhood.” These mamas have been through the trenches and combined have 66 years of parenting/stepparenting/grandparenting between them. You are going to love how authentic and vulnerable they are about their own struggles and challenges and what they have learned over the years and how much we all need each other and to know we are not alone. Let’s dive in!Where to find their book:How Are You Feeling, Momma? (You don’t need to say, “I’m fine.”) won the 2020 Publisher’s Weekly Book Life Prize as the finalist in the Inspirational/Spiritual category.Where to find Shelby:https://shelbyspear.comhttps://insighttimer.com/shelspearShelby is a Certified Emotional Intelligence Coach, Certified Meditation Teacher (CMT), author, freelance writer, speaker, and love enthusiast who is passionate about helping others ‘change the way they look at things so the things they look at change. Shelby has numerous stories featured in the national publication, Guideposts. She also has over 160 featured articles at online publications, including Her View From Home, Scary Mommy, Parenting Teens & Tweens, For Every Mom, Love What Matters, and Today. Where to find Lisa:You can find her words online and in print at places like Her View From Home, Grown and Flown, Guideposts, and Chicken Soup for the Soul. Her decades of experience as a mental health professional along with her weekly empowerment circles give mommas of every age a place to celebrate themselves and one another. She prays daily that the world becomes a more tolerant and accepting place--hoping that each one of us will work toward making a lasting contribution to ensure this outcome.https://herviewfromhome.com/author/leshaw/https://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/ldleshawHere are some other ways to get connected: Weekly FB Live where I answer specific questions at 9am Central every Wednesday.  Join me here:  https://www.facebook.com/momsoftweensandteens/Helpful resources (courses, downloads, interviews, etc.) - https://www.mottsuniversity.com/Website if you haven't visited (lots of helpful articles) - https://momsoftweensandteens.com/Private Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/Momsoftweensandteens

Parenting tweens and teens can be so challenging in so many ways.  Our tweens and teens are pulling away, they tend to think they know everything, we have less control over the choices and decisions they make,  It’s hard to not react and feel resentful, frustrated and angry. Today, I have the honor of having Becky Kopitzke on the show, Becky is the author of three books including her latest release, The Cranky Mom Fix: Get a Happier, More Peaceful Home by Slaying the “Momster” in All of Us.  Mentioned in this episode: Becky's book: The Cranky Mom Fix: Get a Happier, More Peaceful Home by Slaying the “Momster” in All of Us   Website: beckykopitzke.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeckyKopitzkeTimeOut Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beckykopitzke/ Sign up for our Moms of Tweens and Teens FREE 3-Day Free Training Here: How to Understand and Help Your Teen with Challenging Emotions, Attitudes, and BehaviorsHere are some other ways to get connected: Weekly FB Live where I answer specific questions at 9am Central every Wednesday.  Join me here:  https://www.facebook.com/momsoftweensandteens/Helpful resources (courses, downloads, interviews, etc.) - https://www.mottsuniversity.com/Website if you haven't visited (lots of helpful articles) - https://momsoftweensandteens.com/Private Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/Momsoftweensandteens

Hi Friend,Welcome to the podcast today and I'm so glad that you're here joining me. We all know how crazy expensive college can be these days. I had no idea but the research shows, the majority of college dropouts leave because of financial pressure.  Today I am talking with Brad Baldridge, and he is an experienced College Funding Specialist who has worked with thousands of families to plan and save for college and this is such an interesting interview because I wish I would have known Brad before my three kids went to college because so much of what he talks about I didn't know and I wasn't intentional like I could have been (my husband and I could have been) to really prepare for our kids going to college and to find creative ways to save money. In this episode Brad shares so much that you're going to find helpful: How to plan ahead and how to pay for college. How to plan ahead and pay for college Maximizing financial aid and scholarships (there are so many scholarships out there) How you can be more intentional and save money I'm so excited for you to hear and listen to this and I know you're going to find it really helpful.So let's jump in!____________________Here's the Link to Sign Up for the Moms of Tweens and Teens FREE AND LIVE 3-Day Training Series How to Understand and Help Your Teen with Challenging Emotions, Attitudes, and Behaviors starting Tuesday, March 1st 1PM EST, 10PM PST, 6PM U.K Resources Brad Mentioned In This Episode:Financial Aid & Expected Family Contribution (EFC) Calculator – 2022-23The Scholarship Guide for Busy ParentsCost of Colleges by StateCollege Visits Questionnaire and Checklist2022-23 Federal Student Loan Interest Rates Where to Find Brad:His podcast: Taming The High Cost Of CollegeWebsite: Taming The High Cost Of CollegeFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TamingTheHighCostOfCollegeEmail: brad@bradbaldridge.comMoms of Tweens and Teens Facebook Group - Join us HereGet on the Inner Circle Membership Waitlist HereSubscribe to our Newsletter HereJoin our FB Private Community Here

Hey Friend,Have you signed up yet for our Valentine Challenge?! In this episode I chat with you about how to affirm our kids and build them up. What we focus on grows. I share the Valentine Challenge with you - the specific affirmations and adjective printables I made for you to use with your kid(s).I talk about in this episode: The 5 to 1 Rule The importance of focusing more on the good and less on what they aren't doing or are doing that's irritating. The importance on going to school on your kids strengths and how this empowers them to thrive in their lives based on the research. How to make affirmations specific - I give some great examples. The importance of embracing fun  - it changes the energy and brings more peace, connection and playfulness into our relationships in our homes! Mentioned in this episode:Valentine Printables - Get Them HereMoms of Tweens and Teens Facebook Group - Join us HereGet on the Inner Circle Membership Waitlist HereSubscribe to our Newsletter HereJoin our FB Private Community Here

Hey Mamas - I'm doing something a little different in this episode. I'm sharing a replay of a workshop I lead in our Inner Circle membership group last week called 7 Things You Can Do To Support Your Tween or Teen's Mental and Emotional Health (and your own!).So many of you have reached out to me and shared how your kids are struggling right now. Many of our kids are stressed, anxious, depressed and they aren't talking about it and if they are it's hard to know what to say when you just want to help them to feel better.In this episode I share: The staggering statistics around tween and teen depression and anxiety - it is real and we don't want to minimize it. How stress shows up. What we need to understand about mental and emotional health 7 things you can do to support your tween or teen right now. Looking for the conversation scripts and resources I shared: https://www.mottsuniversity.com/7-things-you-can-do-to-support-your-tween-and-teen-s-emotional-and-mental-health-and-your-own-right-nowHere are some other ways to get connected: Weekly FB Live where I answer specific questions at 9am Central every Wednesday.  Join me here:  https://www.facebook.com/momsoftweensandteens/ Helpful resources (courses, downloads, interviews, etc.) - https://www.mottsuniversity.com/ Website if you haven't visited (lots of helpful articles) - https://momsoftweensandteens.com/Private Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/Momsoftweensandteens

Have you ever felt a surge of anxiety or fear or anger that feels out of balance with whatever just happened? Do you  feel things you don’t want to feel? Or do things you don’t want to do?  Do you struggle with critical self talk that take overs and no matter what you do you can't seem to break free of them?  Jenna Riemersma shares how to move towards healing and wellness and begin to break free and heal with Internal Family Systems Model . IFS helps us understand why we do things we don’t want to do and feel things we don’t want to feel: because we have different parts inside of us that are at war.  Jenna is the author of the best-seller, "Altogether You, Experiencing personal and spiritual transformation with Internal Family Systems therapy,"  a Harvard-educated innovator, therapist, and bestselling author who is making emotional wellness accessible. By bringing together the best of cutting-edge neuroscience and clinical treatment, she’s created a dynamic paradigm shift from mental illness to mental fitness. In fact, Jenna has pioneered a simple three step process that anyone can use to reduce suffering and increase wellness. She believes this proprietary Move Toward™ approach is THE answer to todays’ skyrocketing rates of overwhelm, anxiety and depression. Where to find Jenna:Her website: https://jennariemersma.com/Her book: Altogether You: Experiencing personal and spiritual transformation with Internal Family Systems therapyHer Free Course: Unlock Your Inner Parent Superhero Resources 

Hi Friend, I’m so happy that you’re joining me today.  I once heard a saying that really resonated with me - tweens and teens are like cats. They can hide in their rooms and if you try to go in there and force them out it doesn’t work. Trying to communicate with our tweens and teens can be challenging. AND, there is good news. How you communicate with your kids makes all the difference - there are things that we do as parents that causes a wedge in our relationship with them. And there are things that you can do that will increase the likelihood that they will open up and talk to you. This is what this show is all about today. How to communicate in ways that will build connection with your tweens and teens. Today my guest is Sheri Gazett. Sheri is a Mom of 3 daughters, a parent educator, author, and teen life coach and the founder of Teen Wise. And Sheri has a gift for communicating clearly what not to do and say when you’re talking to your tween and teens and what to do that will greatly improve your relationship with them. Let’s jump in!Mentioned in this episode:Sheri's Website FacebookParenting with Compassion Workbook______________________Reach out to Sheryl HERECheck out our Moms of Tweens and Teens website HEREFind more encouragement, wisdom, and resources:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/momsoftweensandteens/  Join our Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Momsoftweensandteens  Find awesome resources on MOTTs University: https://www.mottsuniversity.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/momsoftweensandteens/

Are you craving more connection with your daughter?Today I'm interviewing Amy Miller, the founder of the Mother Daughter Art Project. Amy is warm and inspiring and has such a passion to support mothers and daughters to connect in fun and meaningful ways that will lay a strong foundation for years to come. Amy created the Mother Daughter Art Project - a monthly subscription box with all the art supplies and ideas to create an intentional piece of art together.  She provides all the supplies and conversation starters to encourage daughters to feel more comfortable asking their mom questions while focused on creating something special in as little as 30 minutes each week. The Mother Daughter Art Project is based on an important vision: Connections made through the creative process during a child’s developmental years can have a profound impact that can last a lifetime. Shared experiences provide a foundation for learning and facilitate building a scaffolding for meaningful relationships. Creating art together provides a pathway for expression, not just in the visual sense, but in the ability to communicate and express ideas. These experiences, over time, are what makes connections stronger, trust deeper and relationships safer. Where you can find Amy and The Mother Daughter Art Project:Website: https://amysartpalette.comMother Daughter Art Project:Podcast: https://amysartpalette.com/podcast/___Check out our Moms of Tweens and Teens website HERESign up for our Moms of Tweens and Teens newsletter HERE.  Find more encouragement, wisdom, and resources:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/momsoftweensandteens/  Join our Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Momsoftweensandteens  Find awesome resources on MOTTs University: https://www.mottsuniversity.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/momsoftweensandteens/  Sheryl also has an Inner Circle weekly Parenting Program with a community of like-minded moms, personal coaching, and tons of resources to equip and support you to love well, navigate the challenges and meet your tween and teen’s unique needs during these pivotal years. Email me at sheryl@momsoftweensandteens.com

It's so easy to get caught up during the holidays in the hustle and bustle, the tasks and to-do lists , the overspending, overcommitting, and overwhelming stress and chaos of the season. Some of us are experiencing the loss of loved ones, strained family relationships and feelings of loneliness, sadness or fear that once again our expectations of what the "perfect" holiday is supposed to look like will again be disappointing.Becky Baudouin joins us again to talk about the how to cultivate joy this Christmas season even in the midst of stress, perfectionism traps, grief and loss and feeling like things are not how we hoped they would be.  In this episode we laugh a lot, talk about our challenges around the holidays, how to make this time of year meaningful and fun. We share holiday traditions and great ideas to simplify and not get caught up in the stress and overwhelm trap. We talk about joy and how to cultivate joy into our lives in the midst of loss or disappointments. And towards the end I ask Becky for some ideas on how to keep the true meaning of Christmas fresh, exciting and heart-felt.Let's jump in!

Hey Friend! Ok, Thanksgiving is right around the corner! I can’t believe it! Every year I think through how I can make our Thanksgiving celebration as simple, fun and meaningful as possible without stressing out on so many things that can hijack me like - wanting everyone to be happy, have fun and get along (this can be a real setup when you get all your family together. An impossible feat!), rallying the troops to make sure the house is clean and the preparations, food and details are taken care of without becoming a nagging lunatic or feeling like it all depends on me. If you’re finding your stress level rising as you think about all the work, anticipate potential family tension, and put pressure on yourself to make it almost perfect you will want to listen to this episode and get our Gratitude Printables HERE!   Here are 6 ways to take care of yourself, stressless and have a meaningful and fun Thanksgiving!Let's jump in!Get Our Gratitude Printables HERE!Holiday Planner HERE!Sign up for our Moms of Tweens and Teens newsletter HERE  Find more encouragement, wisdom, and resources:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/momsoftweensandteens/  Join our Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Momsoftweensandteens  Find awesome resources on MOTTs University: https://www.mottsuniversity.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/momsoftweensandteens/  Sheryl also has an Inner Circle weekly Parenting Program with a community of like-minded moms, personal coaching, and tons of resources to equip and support you to love well, navigate the challenges and meet your tween and teen’s unique needs during these pivotal years.   Get on the waitlist to get all the details and to be the first to know when it opens!  https://momsoftweensandteens.lpages.co/waiting-list-for-membership/

Today we’re talking all about raising tween and teen boys with Bethany Jett who is an absolute blast. You will love her sense of humor and honesty about her own challenges and imperfections as a mom in the thick of it raising 3 adolescent sons. Bethany is an award-winning author and award-winning ghostwriter, and entrepreneur who has co-authored the leadership book with Victoria Duerstock: Navigating Minefields, a Young Man's Blueprint for Success on Life's Battlefield.  What You Will Learn:  We talk about the challenges of our sons pulling away and how to get them to open up and talk and what it looks like to support them through all the emotions and transitions How our role changes with our sons during the adolescent years and how to be intentional to meaningful connect with they’re pulling away How to support our sons based on their unique personalities to grow into healthy leaders You will find this interview so refreshing and reassuring if you are raising an adolescent son or want to understand adolescent boys better or the mothers that love them. Let’s jump in! Where to Find Bethany Jett:  Bethany’s book AVAILABLE NOW: Navigating Minefields: A Young Man’s Blueprint for Success on Life’s Battlefield (It’s a great gift for sons!) Website: https://www.bethanyjett.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BethanyJett Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bethanyjett/

Gina Fontaine is an amazing human being who understands pain and feeling like a failure as a mom. She’s a personal trainer, wellness coach and the author of "You are a SuperMom, 5 Ways To Reclaim Your Super Power and Thrive As A Mom." Today she’s here to share her vulnerable story as a single mom dealing with two kids who were struggling, how she felt like she’d failed as a mother and through the process of writing, she discovered that how she handled herself through these challenges was evidence of her superpower to thrive in the face of adversity.  You are going to come out the other side of this episode feeling less alone and more inspired that whatever you’re going through you can find healing and hope.   What You Will Learn:  The Importance of Valuing Rest How we can all struggle with those critical, awful voices that feel like you've messed up your kids, "Where did I go wrong? What did I do?" And constantly questioning yourself, "Okay, is it not the right thing to do? Am I doing this right?" And there really is no perfect guidebook right for parenting How feeling can be healing. The importance of allowing the uncomfortable feelings to arise False beliefs we believe as Moms and what the truths you need to know that can bring healing and lead to a more centered, peaceful, and joy-filled life Remembering to love yourself well  Mentioned In This Episode: https://www.ginafontaine.com/ You are a SuperMom, 5 Ways To Reclaim Your Super Power and Thrive As A MomSuper Mom Club 10-Day Challenge Sign up for our Moms of Tweens and Teens newsletter HERE  Find more encouragement, wisdom, and resources:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/momsoftweensandteens/  Join our Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Momsoftweensandteens  Find awesome resources on MOTTs University: https://www.mottsuniversity.com/

I’m really looking forward to you listening to today’s interview with Karen Young (I'm a huge fan). You may know Karen from her website Hey Sigmund, an internationally popular online resource which attracts millions of readers each year worldwide.  Karen began her career as a psychologist in private practice and has worked extensively with children, teens and families. Karen shares with us: How much power parents have to strengthen their children through anxiety and to help them to use anxiety to be brave. She shares how the amygdala works and how we our kids are looking to feel safe and how much of our own anxiety gets triggered because we are hard-wired to want to protect them. She gives us tools to help your kids with big emotions and to be that safe place that they so desperately need. And we talk about Karen’s two latest books and how to strengthen the mental wellness of our children and adolescents.  Where to find Karen:Website: https://www.heysigmund.com/Her books: https://www.heysigmund.com/shop/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/karenyoungheysigmund/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karenyoung_heysigmund/