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In this episode of The MudRoom, and it's all about merging structured routines with spontaneous adventures!Now, I know what you might be thinking - routines and spontaneity don't exactly go hand in hand, right? But trust me, there's a delightf
Put down that cup of cold coffee momma and come listen to this interview. (Actually…bring it with you. You probably need it.)Parent’s everywhere are walking around like zombies, absolutely exhausted and tired because their child is not sleepi
“Sometimes what happens is the more help that we get, we start to lose a little part of that power about being a major part in our children's success; their happiness.” - Alex LeechGrab a (virtual) seat and a drink. We’re talking about burnout
Remember when we chatted with Eva about helping your kids get to sleep so you can rest better? What if you finally get your kids to go to bed at a reasonable hour without the tantrums, screaming, and requests for another cup of water but now…
Do you remember playing outside and then having to rush back to the house before the street lights turn on?There are great memories made outdoors and it’s unfortunate that our children aren’t getting to build those same kind of memories. And
Summer is around the corner and for many parents, that also means school is closed and the children are home. ☀️It’s time to prepare. You don’t want to wait until you’re 3 weeks into summer break and on the brink of losing your marbles before
Grab a scoop of ice cream, this is a special dedicated episode all about a parent’s journey transforming their child’s behaviour and becoming a more confident parent. I’m excited to be chatting with Heather, mom of two children with ASD who I’
Grab a scoop of ice cream, this is a special dedicated episode all about a parent’s journey transforming their child’s behaviour and becoming a more confident parent. I’m excited to be chatting with Heather, mom of two children with ASD who I’
I’m gonna keep this one short and sweet!We’re living in a technological age, and if you can’t beat em’, why not join them.The wonders of modern technology really can make life easier, and the little handy device that you’re likely reading thi
I’ve been getting this question a lot lately and I think it’s a fantastic point of conversation.Let’s chat about neurodiversity.First, a definition:Neurodiversity essentially refers to the variety of ways a person's brain can function and th
Someone recently told me that I don’t have a podcast or blog post on something I talk about all the time and my jaw just about hit the floor when I realizedOh crap! They’re right!Though I know you’ve likely heard me talk about executive funct
Chicken nuggets or quesadillas?Blue shoes or red slippers?Apple juice or orange juice?These seem like fairly easy decisions for kids to make, right?After all, you’re supposed to give them options, right?You’re trying to give them some agen
Chicken nuggets or quesadillas?Blue shoes or red slippers?Apple juice or orange juice?These seem like fairly easy decisions for kids to make, right?After all, you’re supposed to give them options, right?You’re trying to give them some agen
Optimism can be difficult when you’re a parent in the middle of a challenging time period with your kid.When your kid has been smacking everybody who comes within a 2 foot radius or stripping off their clothes in public whenever you tell them
There’s nothing quite as lovely as the beautiful, musical sound of a child whining at you from across the room.I mean, what parent doesn’t love that heart-warming screech of “he took my toooooyyyyy”?It’s one of the best parts of being a paren
Homework.Let’s talk about why it sucks.It’s not everyday that I insist on certain things when it comes to parenting. I may give a firm suggestion and repeat it over and over with the hopes parent’s can see why I’m making that suggestion, but
Our brain’s are a marvelous thing!Maybe you’ve heard it compared to a super computer before, and it’s because it pretty much is.From how it processes and stores information to its uncanny ability to learn new things and adapt.But even more a
Children can feel like a never ending mystery.Because you know that you’ve seen your child put their shoes on.Day after day, they’ve managed to put their feet in, pull the back up over their heel, tighten the velcro…Yet here they are pouting
When parents are considering joining my membership program ParentAbility or when they join the Facebook community and start learning more about the discipline methods I teach, there’s always this lingering concern:Am I being strict enough?I k
When it comes to our children, parents are assigned the role of protector, a pillar of strength, always knowing the answer and in complete control of the situation.So, when something becomes overwhelming, or we get frustrated, sad, even angry,
There is nothing quite as triggering to parents as their child biting.I mean…who the heck opens their mouth and decides to latch onto another human's skin?!It’s wild when you think about it like that.But the answer is young children. Young c
“Redshirting” or delaying enrolling your child into Kinder (or 1st grade if you chose to skip Kinder) and keeping your child back a year is a question I get asked about frequently.There’s a lot of anxiety and stress about the decision to redsh
“Validate their emotions” is a phrase that has taken on almost a comedic meaning.Along with the general misunderstanding that gentle parenting means let-your-kids-run-wild and baby talk your 5 year old,Validating emotions has also been misund
I don’t know about you but for myself and alot of people I know, we were raised being told that interrupting was rude.So it’s understandable that we as parents get frustrated every time their child bursts into the middle of their conversation
Buckle up because we’re going to talk about a serious topic for this week’s Mudroom.Recently there’s been a big surge in discussion around things like spanking and physical punishment out of love for their children.“Spare the rod- spoil the c
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