Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchWhy Some Kids Are So Afraid to Disappoint You: People Pleasing From a Kid's Perspective
On this episode, Mandy wraps up July’s emotional regulation series with two very special guests: her daughters, Lola and Parker. This midsummer check…
2 months, 1 week ago
Why You Keep Yelling at Your Kids Even When You Swore You Wouldn't
This week, Mandy is joined by her sister, Tiff, for an honest conversation about emotional regulation and generational parenting. Tiff brings a groun…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Emotional Regulation Part 2: Piling On, Pool Floats, and Practicing the Pause
In part two of our emotional regulation series, Mandy shares more real life parenting stories that prove it takes more than just taking deep breaths …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Why Good Parents Lose Their Minds: A Blueprint for Parent Emotional Regulation
If you are looking for an expert to simply tell you to "take a deep breath" and never yell at your kids, this is not the podcast for you. In this hig…
3 months ago
Mom Brain, Anxiety, and Shared Journals with Julia Dzafic aka The Medicated Millennial Mom
On this episode, Mandy sits down with Julia Dzafic, the creator behind Lemon Stripes and The Medicated Millennial Mom. Julia opens up about her journ…
3 months, 1 week ago
Why Your Teen Doesn't Seem to Care—and What to Do When You Can't Motivate Them
Are you constantly nagging your teen to get out of bed or take out the garbage? On our next summer series epiosde, Mandy dives deep into the teenage …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Father's Day Episode: Asking Three Dads Your Questions on Pressure, Presence, and Parenting
In this very special Father's Day edition of the show, Mandy steps aside to hand the microphone to three incredible, heavily involved dads from her i…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
The Summer Contract: Managing Chores, Screen Time, and Summer Chaos
Are you dreading the constant summer chorus of "I'm bored," "You never told me I had to do that," and endless screen time negotiations? You aren't al…
3 months, 4 weeks ago
The Summer Transition: Surviving May and June So You Can Actually Enjoy July and August
Does it feel like May and June are somehow more exhausting than December? The end of the school year can be a nightmare for parents, but before you t…
4 months ago
The Modern-Day Brady Bunch: Parenting Styles and Teamwork in a Blended Family with Seven Kids
If you think managing one or two kids is chaotic, imagine blending a family with seven children, two giant dogs, and up to 14 extracurricular activit…
4 months, 1 week ago