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When Mom Has Separation Anxiety – 048 Jul 09, 2019

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When you hear the term “separation anxiety,” you probably think of a toddler clinging to his mother’s leg and crying while she’s trying to leave the house or the preschool. I wanted to do an episode about separation anxiety for moms who become excessively anxious when separated from their kids. It’s a lot more common than you think. And so this is for you, whether your kids are going off to Kindergarten, camp, or college. www.lessdramamoremama.com/048

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Put Down the Parenting Book – 047 Jul 02, 2019

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As of today, there are more than 50,000 parenting books on Amazon. These books are filled with different techniques, strategies, theories, and opinions related to parenting that often contradict one another, which can leave parents feeling confused, frustrated, and even hopeless. Of course, reading parenting books can be very helpful to learn about topics such as child development and effective parenting strategies. But in today's episode, I share about when reading parenting books isn’t helpful and how you can get the most out of the ones you do read. www.lessdramamoremama.com/047

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When Your Child Lies to You – 046 Jun 25, 2019

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Nothing seems to upset parents more than when their child lies to them. But since lying is a normal and natural part of child development, every parent deals with it at some point. While you may not have control over whether or not your kids lie to you, you do have control over how you think, feel, and act when they do. Join me in this episode as I talk about why kids lie, and how to think about lying and trust in ways that serve you and your family. www.lessdramamoremama.com/046

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Keeping Friendship Strong – 045 Jun 18, 2019

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We’re taught to believe that the quality of a friendship depends on how people behave toward each other. But that's not true. The quality of a friendship really depends on how people think about each other. If you're feeling dissatisfied with a friendship or want to know how to enhance the ones you've got, join me in this episode as I go into depth about what friendship actually is, and how to keep yours going strong. www.lessdramamoremama.com/045

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Making New Friends – 044 Jun 11, 2019

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From an early age, friendships are a vital part of our social development and emotional well-being. As we grow older, and especially after having kids, we tend to get so caught up in our responsibilities at home and at work that we sometimes neglect to foster our connections with people other than our kids, spouses, and immediate family members. But before you go start looking for new friends, it's important to make sure you have the right mindset. Join me for today's episode, where I share some of the most common thoughts moms have about making friends, and then offer some more useful ones to think instead. www.lessdramamoremama.com/044

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Overcoming Loneliness – 043 Jun 04, 2019

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I've coached many moms who struggle with loneliness. Their husbands travel for work. Their families live far away. They've been through a divorce. And yet, I've also worked with moms in these same exact situations who don't feel lonely at all. How is that possible? Join me for this episode where I talk about what actually causes loneliness (it's not what you might think!) and how to overcome it. www.lessdramamoremama.com/042

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How to Stop Beating Yourself Up – 042 May 28, 2019

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Most of us would never speak to our best friends the way we speak to ourselves. When we make a mistake or act in a way we regret, we mentally beat ourselves up with harsh, negative self-talk. Our brains think that this kind of self-punishment is somehow protective and helpful. In this episode, I explain why we beat ourselves up, why it's counterproductive, and the process for how to stop doing it. www.lessdramamoremama.com/042

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Dealing with Entitlement – 041 May 21, 2019

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Entitled kids believe the world revolves around them. They want what they want, when they want it, and they don’t know when enough is enough. The rules don’t apply to them. They will resort to whining, negotiating, begging, pleading, guilt-tripping, arguing, and tantruming to get their way. They're not born with a sense of entitlement; they learn it from well-intentioned parents who unwittingly teach it to them by giving in to their demands. If you have kids who act entitled, today's episode will help you identify and curb the entitlement that exists in them (and in you), and will teach you how to foster patience, responsibility, motivation, and gratitude. www.lessdramamoremama.com/041

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Switched On Parenting with Dr. Kristy Goodwin – 040 May 14, 2019

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With technology constantly changing and evolving, it can feel overwhelming to parent in the digital age. There are so many decisions to make when it comes to setting appropriate screen-time limits for our kids and for ourselves. Join me for today's interview with Dr. Kristy Goodwin, one of Australia's leading digital wellness experts, as we discuss guilt-free parenting strategies for raising kids who thrive both online and off. www.lessdramamoremama.com/040

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Feeling Appreciated on Mother’s Day (and every day) – 039 May 07, 2019

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Mother's Day is the one day of the year specifically dedicated to appreciating moms. But not every mom feels appreciated on Mother's Day. In fact, many of the moms I coach tell me that they feel unappreciated, or taken for granted, on most days. Don't miss this important episode where I talk about how to feel appreciated on Mother's Day and every day -- no matter what anyone else says or does. Happy Mother's Day! https://lessdramamoremama.com/039

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