Engagement ft. Erin Loechner
PodcastCreating a more engaging home environment for our children can be difficult given the mounting sources competing for their attention. It take intentionality and hard work. Our guest Erin Loechner discusses how we can make some changes in our own lives, and our own screen-time use to foster a positive change in the lives of …
Protecting Our Brains ft. Dr. Carl Marci
PodcastIn continuing my quest to find a balance in my own use of digital technology, I found the book Rewired: Protecting your brain in the digital age. The author, Dr. Carl Marci, reviews mounting evidence that overuse of smart phones and social media is rewiring our brains. Links from the episode Sponsors
Gut Health ft. Tina Anderson
PodcastThere’s a lot of buzz about gut health and probiotics–but it can feel overwhelming to digest it all (no pun intended). In fact, years ago, I remember standing in the supplemental aisle at the grocery store wondering which probiotic I should buy. Do I get the refrigerated ones, the chewable…or maybe the gummies for the …
Punishment
PodcastI favor a positive parenting approach, so I don’t use a lot of rewards and punishments in our house. However, there are times when these methods can be useful and I want to share some examples with you today. When it comes to behavior modification, it’s most effective to use reinforcement/rewards when you want to …
Adventure + Motherhood ft. Majka Burhardt
PodcastWhen Majka Burhardt, social entrepreneur and world-class female rock/ice climber, found out she was pregnant with twins, she started writing her children letters. These raw, emotional and vulnerable written pieces later became the book More: Life on the edge of adventure and motherhood. I loved talking to Majka about risk, parenthood, marriage and more! Links …