Are you looking for new ways to support your child's social and emotional development?

Look no further! In this week's episode, I discuss the transformative power of books for teaching kids about emotions, relationships, and resilience.

Based on my experience as a school counselor for kids in kindergarten through 8th grade and reading TONS of books, I've curated a list of my favorites to save you time and money researching them all yourself.

Tune in to hear my picks for kids of all ages.

Happy listening (and reading)!

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Do you wish you felt better, like, yesterday?

Being in a hurry to feel better often backfires, prolonging suffering rather than alleviating it.

In this week's podcast episode, you'll discover why rushing to feel better can be counterproductive, and how slowing down can actually help you feel better sooner.

If you're feeling frustrated, discouraged, or helpless in your parenting and are looking for a quick fix, this episode is for you.

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My guest on today’s show is Jessica Bryant, a representative of the Better Sleep Council, an internationally recognized pediatric sleep strategist, keynote speaker, and the founder of Sleep Happy Consulting.

Jessica's mission is to underscore the importance of rest, ensuring that more families experience the benefits of a well-rested and harmonious home. By doing so, she aims to reduce the number of children who grow up feeling drained, anxious, overwhelmed, and pressured to perform at their peak every day.

After listening to this interview, I know you’ll find at least one new idea to incorporate into your routine or your child’s routine for a better night’s rest.

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Are you tired of feeling like your kids constantly walk all over you? Do you sacrifice your own needs for the sake of keeping the peace at home? In today's episode, I describe what I call a "Doormat Mom" and how to reclaim your power by putting an end to the Doormat Mom mentality. Get full show notes and information at https://lessdramamoremama.com/295

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This week, I am thrilled to welcome Laura Conley to the podcast. As a certified life and weight loss coach, Laura specializes in guiding moms to lasting weight loss and self-acceptance. Her approach focuses on empowering her clients to balance their hunger hormones, rewire their brains, handle challenging emotions, take daily accountability, and become their own besties. Through this work, Laura's clients are able to create positive legacies for their kids that are rooted in self-love, confidence, and freedom from food, weight, and body image drama. Laura and I discuss how to talk with kids about food and body image, the importance of healing our own relationships with food and self-image, and how our self-talk directly influences our kids' perceptions of themselves. Laura's passion for helping moms radiates throughout the interview. Her infectious energy and expertise makes our conversation both enjoyable and incredibly valuable. It's an episode you definitely won't want to miss! Get full show notes and information at www.lessdramamoremama.com/293

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This week, I am thrilled to welcome Laura Conley to the podcast. As a certified life and weight loss coach, Laura specializes in guiding moms to lasting weight loss and self-acceptance. Her approach focuses on empowering her clients to balance their hunger hormones, rewire their brains, handle challenging emotions, take daily accountability, and become their own besties. Through this work, Laura's clients are able to create positive legacies for their kids that are rooted in self-love, confidence, and freedom from food, weight, and body image drama. Laura and I discuss how to talk with kids about food and body image, the importance of healing our own relationships with food and self-image, and how our self-talk directly influences our kids' perceptions of themselves. Laura's passion for helping moms radiates throughout the interview. Her infectious energy and expertise makes our conversation both enjoyable and incredibly valuable. It's an episode you definitely won't want to miss! Get full show notes and information at www.lessdramamoremama.com/293

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In his book ScreamFree Parenting, author and parenting expert Hal Runkel wrote, "Kids need parents who don't need them." Tune in to this episode of the podcast, where I delve deeper into this thought-provoking statement and explore the topic of 'needy' moms. You'll learn the characteristics of needy moms, the roots of their neediness, its impact on kids, and strategies for overcoming parental neediness for healthier parent-child relationships. Even if you don't identify with being needy, there's still plenty of valuable information in this episode for every mom. Get full show notes and information at www.lessdramamoremama.com/292

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Are you sabotaging your own happiness without even realizing it? My guest today is Tanja Shaw,  a Functional Health Coach, Kinesiologist, and weight loss coach for women who want to end their struggles with food so they can get to their happy, healthy weight without obsession, and feel free in their bodies and lives. Tanja and I discuss the three layers of self-sabotage and how to break the patterns that keep us stuck. Get full show notes and information at www.lessdramamoremama.com/291

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Embracing discomfort could be your secret weapon for thriving as a mom. Yes, you read that right! With Leap Day approaching, I'm diving into this topic and sharing some insights that might surprise you. Tune in for ideas to shake things up and step out of your comfort zone. For full information and show notes, visit www.lessdramamoremama.com/290

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