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Entrepreneur, Community, Grief and Redefining Mom Life with Elizabeth Lewis Oct 26, 2022

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This was such a great conversation with my friend Elizabeth. We go over so many important topics: being a mom and an entrepreneur, dealing with the loss of parents and how it changes you, the importance of having a tribe in your life to help support you, societal norms that need to change, putting yourself first is not selfish but needed and so much more. Elizabeth goes over so many ways of thinking that have been normal for so long that need to change to help moms (and dads) live happier and healthier lives.

What we cover on mompreneur, grief, community, and redefining mom life:

We go over Elizabeth’s incredible journey and her multiple businesses.
Stepping away from a 9-5 job and promotion to pursue her dreams with her business.
How she dealt with the loss of both of her parents.
Dealing with the grieving process.
How she started Detriot Mom and the importance of community.
Why finding your tribe is so important.
Entrepreneurial life can be lonely, and ways to support yourself.
Why done is better than perfect.
Reasons why we need to have boundaries and stop people pleasing.
Why Elizabeth has a coach and how it is essential to her success.
Why focusing on yourself first is NOT selfish.
Reframing “life balance” and how it is not always an even balance.
Why independent play is essential for your children and you.
Giving the right tools to your children that you didn’t get.
Why changing societal norms is needed.
Why expressing your needs is so important.

Learn more about Elizabeth:

Detroit Mom: https://detroitmom.com/

Lansing Mom: https://lansing.momcollective.com/

Retreat to Reclaim: https://pepper-hen-n7dc.squarespace.com/

Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamelizabethlewis/

Detroit Mom Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/detroitmoms/

Lansing Mom Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/retreattoreclaim/

Retreat to Reclaim Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/retreattoreclaim/

Resources:

I hope you found this episode helpful; for more parenting tips, check out my website and blog for more information. https://theparentingreframe.com/

Make sure to sign up for my weekly newsletter and get other free resources. https://theparentingreframe.com/free-resources/

Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theparentingreframe/

If you would like a personalized approach to help reframe how you parent, check out my coaching options https://theparentingreframe.com/parent-coaching-packages/

The Parenting Reframe Podcast is edited by JAG Podcast Productions: https://jagpodcastproductions.com/

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Entrepreneurship and Motherhood with Stephanie Steinberg Oct 12, 2022

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In this episode, we are talking with Stephanie Steinberg about her incredible career and being a new mom as an entrepreneur. We had a great conversation about juggling maternity leave while running two businesses. We discuss The Detroit Writing Room and how writers and creatives can find resources there. I loved learning about Stephanie’s journey and her approach to being a new mom.

What we cover on entrepreneurship and motherhood:

Juggling maternity leave as an entrepreneur.
How to delegate while on maternity leave.
How to navigate your work schedule with a newborn at home.
The struggles with the formula shortage and not being able to feed your baby.
We talk about how Stephanie created The Detroit Writing Room.
The shift in The Detroit Writing Room due to Covid.
What is next for Stephanie.
What is Coaching Detroit Forward, and how it came about.

Learn more about Stephanie:

Stephanie Steinberg is the founder and CEO of The Detroit Writing Room, which offers professional writing coaches, workshops, book talks and more. She’s also the executive director of the nonprofit arm Coaching Detroit Forward, which organizes free writing and photography programs for Detroit high school students. Stephanie has been a journalist for over a decade and was previously the managing editor of SEEN Magazine. She also served as a features reporter at The Detroit News and a health and finance editor at U.S. News & World Report in Washington D.C. Stephanie is a University of Michigan alum, where she majored in Communication Studies and was the editor-in-chief of The Michigan Daily student newspaper. She is the editor of the book “In the Name of Editorial Freedom: 125 Years at the Michigan Daily” that was published by the University of Michigan Press in 2015. Throughout her career, she's contributed to various publications, including The New York Times, The Boston Globe, USA Today, CNN.com, The Huffington Post and others.

Website:http://www.stephaniesteinberg.com/

Detroit Writing Room: https://www.detroitwritingroom.com/

Coaching Detroit Forward: https://www.coachingdetroitforward.org/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steph_steinberg/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DetroitWritingRoom/

Resources:

I hope you found this episode helpful, for more parenting tips check out my website and blog for more information. https://theparentingreframe.com/

Make sure to sign up for my weekly newsletter and get other free resources. https://theparentingreframe.com/free-resources/

Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theparentingreframe/

If you would like a personalized approach to help reframe how you parent, check out my coaching options https://theparentingreframe.com/parent-coaching-packages/

The Parenting Reframe Podcast is edited by JAG Podcast Productions: https://jagpodcastproductions.com/

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Parenting a Neurodiverse Child with Kate Cornish Sep 28, 2022

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In this episode, we discuss anxiety in kids and parents with Kate Cornish, a clinically trained therapist and parent coach. Kate has a lot of expertise to lend to this conversation, as she works with parents of anxious, neurodiverse, sensitive, and misunderstood children. She’s also the parent of a neurodiverse child.

Anxiety can be incredibly hard to navigate. We want our kids to have the tools to work through challenging moments, but we also want to validate each experience. Kate weighs in and explains how parents need their own support system and framework so they can be the anchor for their child.

What we cover on ways to parent an anxious child:

At what point is anxiety considered a disorder, where specialized support is needed?
How can parents help their child work through anxious thoughts.
How can parents reflect and examine their own anxiety and how it impacts their children.
Why parents need their own framework and support to navigate anxious thoughts.
Tips and tricks to help the whole family work through anxiety rather than being consumed by it.

Learn more about Kate:

Her mission is to help parents overcome their stress, frustration, and overwhelm, and instead become the calm, connected, confident parent they hoped to be.

For more information, or to find out about working with Kate, you can visit her website at www.katecornish.com or find her on Instagram @mskatecornish.

Resources:

I hope you found this episode helpful, for more parenting tips check out my website and blog for more information. https://theparentingreframe.com/

Make sure to sign up for my weekly newsletter and get other free resources. https://theparentingreframe.com/free-resources/

Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theparentingreframe/

If you would like a personalized approach to help reframe how you parent, check out my coaching options

https://theparentingreframe.com/parent-coaching-packages/

The Parenting Reframe Podcast is edited by JAG Podcast Productions: https://jagpodcastproductions.com/

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Enneagrams & Parenting with Nicole McDonough Sep 14, 2022

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This was such a great conversation with Nicole about enneagrams and how they affect parenting. Nicole is a Leadership Coach, Enneagram Expert, and Team Dynamics Consultant. She has so much knowledge and insight on the different types of enneagrams and how they affect your personal life, business, and relationships. If you are newer to enneagrams, she does a beautiful job explaining what they are and how to navigate life and parenting best while using them.

What We Cover on Enneagrams & Parenting

What exactly is an enneagram.
Can your enneagram number change over time.
How health and stress can give you a different number.
We go over my enneagram results and how accurate they are.
How parenting can affect your enneagram number.
The tool that Nicole uses to help with challenging moments with her kiddos.
How PARR was a tool that helped me with challenging moments.
How long do you need to use the enneagram tool to get the best results.
Nicole discusses if we should use the enneagram on children.
How enneagram comes into play with partners in parenting.
Why having two different enneagram types as parents is a good thing.
Why letting your children make mistakes is so important.

Find out more about Nicole:

Free Guide:

Unlock Your Leadership Superpowers

https://myleadershipsuperpowers.com/

Enneagram Typing Sessions:

https://nicolemcdonoughcoaching.com/enneagramtyping

Website:

https://nicolemcdonoughcoaching.com/

IG:

https://www.instagram.com/nicoledianemcdonough/

FB:

https://www.facebook.com/nicole.mcdonough.925/

Resources:

I hope you found this episode helpful; for more parenting tips, check out my website and blog for more information. https://theparentingreframe.com/

Make sure to sign up for my weekly newsletter and get other free resources. https://theparentingreframe.com/free-resources/

Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theparentingreframe/

If you would like a personalized approach to help reframe how you parent, check out my coaching options https://theparentingreframe.com/parent-coaching-packages/

The Parenting Reframe Podcast is edited by JAG Podcast Productions: https://jagpodcastproductions.com/

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Addressing Common Parenting Pain Points Aug 31, 2022

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The most common parenting pain points are burnout and exhaustion. This is due to overthinking, resulting in indecisiveness (analysis paralysis) which then leads to being completely overwhelmed. Once we feel this way, we’re more likely to overreact or underreact. In this 6-week Program, we will tackle these issues and pull back the lens to see why this is happening.

What We’ll Cover on addressing common parenting points:

Why overthinking is one of the most common pain points and what it leads to.
Are you counting to 3, but don’t know what to do when you get there?
The importance of knowing how to respond to daily challenges.
What is your response pattern? Do you overreact or underreact?
Understanding your parenting story and how it can shift the way you parent.

What you’ll gain from my 6-week Empowered Parenting Program:

How to understand what your parenting triggers are
Stop overthinking
Change the story you tell yourself about parenting
Tools to help you navigate your daily challenges so you aren’t overacting
Practical strategies that you can implement in your home immediately with big results
Themes for each week: sleep, bedtime routines, morning routines, gaining cooperation, learning how to stop negotiating, sibling battles

You can join the waitlist for this 6-week program here! I hope to see you there!

https://theparentingreframe.com/the-parenting-program/

Resources:

Join the waitlist for this 6-week program that was discussed in this episode. https://theparentingreframe.com/the-parenting-program/

I hope you found this episode helpful; for more parenting tips, check out my website and blog for more information. https://theparentingreframe.com/

Make sure to sign up for my weekly newsletter and get other free resources. https://theparentingreframe.com/free-resources/

Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theparentingreframe/

If you would like a personalized approach to help reframe how you parent, check out my coaching options

https://theparentingreframe.com/parent-coaching-packages/

The Parenting Reframe Podcast is edited by JAG Podcast Productions: https://jagpodcastproductions.com/

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How to Make School Better - Ideas from a 9-year-old Aug 17, 2022

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I loved having this conversation with Alex, my nephew, on how to improve schools. Alex has a unique way of seeing things and wants to improve his school for the better. There are so many outstanding teachers out there. This conversation is not meant to discredit teachers. This is a different way to look at reframing things from the eyes of the student.

What we go over on how to make school better:

Dirty water fountains, the school should have safer water for kids.
Reframing how teachers ask if there are any questions
Positive ways to encourage kids to ask questions
Alex disagrees that recess should go away as a punishment. Kids need movement to get their energy out so they can focus in class
Fun fact from Alex - the kids riding their bikes to school are more focused than those who don’t
Teachers should be teaching about financial literacy
Kindergarten was fun because the learned kids learned through doing and participating in activities
Alex’s favorite subject is reading. We discuss ways to make reading fun and still educational
Standardized testing is outrageous, in Alex’s words. Too much pressure on kids and not a great measure of what children actually know
Ways to spend more time on socialization to help kids make new friends and learn how to be social

Resources:

I hope you found this episode helpful; for more parenting tips, check out my website and blog for more information. https://theparentingreframe.com/

Make sure to sign up for my weekly newsletter and get other free resources. https://theparentingreframe.com/free-resources/

Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theparentingreframe/

If you would like a personalized approach to help reframe how you parent, check out my coaching options https://theparentingreframe.com/parent-coaching-packages/

The Parenting Reframe Podcast is edited by JAG Podcast Productions: https://jagpodcastproductions.com/

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How to Get Your Child To Sleep in Their Own Bed Aug 03, 2022

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If you have been wondering the best way to get your child to sleep in their own bed, this episode is for you. It is so important for the entire family to get the right amount of sleep and if co-sleeping isn’t cutting it for your family anymore, I am going over some helpful ways to get your child in their own bed in their room!

What I cover on how to get your child to sleep in their own bed:

Adjusting expectations when starting this process (it can take longer depending on how long your child has been sleeping with you)
Using smart goals for success
Why a reward for the child works in this process
Reasons why sleep is so important for your child (and you)
The importance of choosing the right incentive
The power of positive talk to your child and being excited with them
Some super helpful tips on bedtime routines to help them go to bed easier
End result: New lease on life for the family when you all get good sleep, everyone is less reactive & overwhelmed. The benefits are endless for the parents and the child.

Resources:

I hope you found this episode helpful, for more parenting tips check out my website and blog for more information. https://theparentingreframe.com/

Make sure to sign up for my weekly newsletter and get other free resources. https://theparentingreframe.com/free-resources/

Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theparentingreframe/

If you would like a personalized approach to help reframe how you parent, check out my coaching options https://theparentingreframe.com/parent-coaching-packages/

The Parenting Reframe Podcast is edited by JAG Podcast Productions: https://jagpodcastproductions.com/

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Common Parenting Questions Answered Jul 20, 2022

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In this episode we will go over some common parenting questions that came up in my last group coaching session. We had some amazing moms and we got to unpack a lot and get questions answered. There are so many benefits of working in a group, hearing other moms ask the questions you have, being able to feel supported, and seen.

What I cover on common parenting questions:

The idea of energy matching and how to handle the different ways that kiddos match your energy
How we can present ourselves in the best way to yield the best outcome to help our child and learn from it
How energy matching happens at all ages, what is it here to teach me, what am I bringing to the table as a parent
How to use the PARR method to help with energy matching
PARR: Pause, Acknowledge, Recognize, Reflect
My story of how I used PARR to be a less reactive mom to my teenage son
A mother’s story about her 5 year old son lying about taking a toy
How to handle the situation when a child lies
What should be the consequences when children lie
What to do if lying is a continued behavior

Resources:

I hope you found this episode helpful, for more parenting tips check out my website and blog for more information. https://theparentingreframe.com/

Make sure to sign up for my weekly newsletter and get other free resources. https://theparentingreframe.com/free-resources/

Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theparentingreframe/

If you would like a personalized approach to help reframe how you parent, check out my coaching options https://theparentingreframe.com/parent-coaching-packages/

The Parenting Reframe Podcast is edited by JAG Podcast Productions: https://jagpodcastproductions.com/

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Learn How to Get Kids to Stop Hitting Jun 15, 2022

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Today we reframe what it means when a child resorts to hitting. When you have a child who hits, parents can carry a great deal of shame around this, impacting how you respond to the behavior. Learn how to remove self-judgment and address the behavior from a neutral place.

What I cover on how to get kids to stop hitting:

Understand what your child is trying to communicate when they hit
Why they hit
How to address the behavior without overreacting
How to come up with a plan to identify your child's specific needs and how you can help them through this phase
Children are developing and learning. Hitting is a common behavior that many parents struggle with. Tune in to find out simple shifts you can make to help you work through this challenging moment.

Resources:

I hope you found this episode helpful, for more parenting tips check out my website and blog for more information. https://theparentingreframe.com/

Make sure to sign up for my weekly newsletter and get other free resources. https://theparentingreframe.com/free-resources/

Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theparentingreframe/

If you would like a personalized approach to help reframe how you parent, check out my coaching options

https://theparentingreframe.com/parent-coaching-packages/

The Parenting Reframe Podcast is edited by JAG Podcast Productions: https://jagpodcastproductions.com/

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tools to Help Parents and Kids Manage Stress with Harmony Slater Jun 01, 2022

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In today's episode, I am sitting down with Harmony Slater. Harmony Slater, NBC-HWC, brings over 20 years of experience in the areas of wellness, nutrition, personal development, yoga, breathwork, mindfulness and meditation, as well as marketing and business management. Founder of two yoga schools and a thriving online coaching practice, she helps women identify their unconscious blocks and hidden emotional obstacles to release chronic pain and fatigue. As a breathwork expert, she integrates powerful breathing and meditation techniques with self-reflection to facilitate a complete mind-body integration.
She holds degrees in Philosophy and Religious Studies from the University of Calgary, is Coaching Circle Mentor with the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, and a Certified Ashtanga Yoga teacher from the Ashtanga Yoga Research Institute in Mysore, India.
She’s a reformed perfectionist, recovering from anorexia and bulimia nervosa, which plagued her from an early age. Stepping into her own personal power after a mid-life divorce, while raising her son as a single parent, are among some of the experiences that fuelled her passion to live an extraordinary life and to help clients and students build their confidence to do the same.
Harmony regularly leads group coaching programs focused on breath work and meditation practices. She draws from her own life and health transformations to support her clients and train students in a deeply relatable way. Today we talk about why parents and kids need to incorporate breathwork into their day.

What we cover on tools to help parents and kids manage stress :

The science behind breathwork
How parents can use it as a tool to combat overwhelm and exhaustion
How to lean into it, so you're not overwhelmed
Simple breathwork practices that are easy to commit to
A beautiful and straightforward breathwork practice to teach kids
Harmony teaches several workshops, masterminds, and works one on one with clients looking to find a better way of getting through their day.

Learn more about Harmony:

Website: https://harmonyslater.com/

Finding Harmony Podcast: https://harmonyslater.com/finding-harmony-podcast

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harmonyslaterofficial/

The Parenting Reframe Podcast is edited by JAG Podcast Productions: https://jagpodcastproductions.com/

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