The Sweetest (and Toughest) Job

Latest Episodes:

A Mother's Journey in Navigating Her Child's Special Needs and The Program She Created to Equip Others - with Lindsay Leiviska Aug 29, 2019

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On today's episode I am talking with a passionate Mom, Lindsay Leiviska, M.A. Teaching, who has been on an incredible journey in navigating her adoptive son's special needs. For years she has been tirelessly trying to find answers to help her son navigate behavioral challenges that were effecting her entire family. After years of research, knowledge gathered and experiences learned, she has gotten through the most difficult times and created a program to help other Moms and Families called A Heart For All Students. The mission is to equip children who think and process the world differently by equipping the amazing Moms and parents who raise them.
Lindsay shares her family's story and the experiences and struggles she had with her son and talks about how they got through the most challenging times and the tools she now uses including her Four Step program to help other parents who are experiencing similar challenges with their child.
Learn more about the program and subscribe HERE.

You can learn more about Lindsay Leiviska, M.A. Teaching, and A Heart For All Students at https://www.aheartforallstudents.com . You can also connect with her on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/equippingmoms/ and on Pintrest https://www.pintrest.com/aheartforallstudents/ or Instagram @AHeartForAllStudents
Lindsay would like to honor the work of Dr. Becky Bailey and her team at Conscious Discipline for their work supporting children. https://consciousdiscipline.com/
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An Infertility Journey and How to Support a Friend Going Through It with Kristin Dillensnyder Aug 22, 2019

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On today's podcast, I chat with Kristin Dillensnyder, she openly shares her personal journey and experience with infertility. She talks about success, loss and the feelings and emotions that are experienced when you go through it. Kristin is now an infertility coach with a passion for helping other women feel emotionally supported and prepare them for the bumps ahead. During my chat with Kristin, we also discuss ways you can offer support to a friend if you know someone experiencing infertility.
Our conversation is open and honest and whether you are currently or have experienced infertility or know someone who is, I know her story and the information she shares will resonate with you.
Kristin would love to connect with you at www.bigsissays.com
Join her community on Instagram @ttc_kiki
on Facebook: coaching with KD
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Baby, Toddler and Childhood Sleep with Joanna Martindale Aug 15, 2019

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SLEEP! It's one of our most precious commodities as parents and we are very often trying to figure out how we and our babies and kids can consistently get more of it.
Joanna Martindale, owner of Baby Sleep Concierge is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and Certified Maternity and Child Sleep Coach. On this episode, I'm asking her questions about infant and baby sleep including different methods and suggestions for how and when to start working on sleep and what to do when baby goes through a transition or developmental leap that disrupts progress you've made. She talks about expectations and how to set your baby up for success so your family can work towards getting more sleep!
We spend the second part of this episode discussing toddler and young child sleep including the transition from the crib or co-sleeping, nightmares and night terrors and suggestions to prevent your child from getting out of bed before its time for them to.
Each and every family ultimately needs to decide on their own plan and do what is comfortable and works for them. There is no one size fits all when it comes to preferences and methods in helping your child sleep. We hope you find some helpful information during our chat!
You can reach Joanna via her website www.babysleepconcierge.com
Instagram: @babysleepconcierge
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STJ First Episode - Our Journey to Parenthood Aug 08, 2019

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As a first episode, I wanted to share some of my personal story. What better way to do that than sit down with my own husband! I'm chatting with Eric about our journey to parenthood, our experience with infertility, preterm labor and delivery with our second and a few thoughts on parenting thus far. I hope you join our conversation!
I'd be grateful if you subscribed to our podcast so you don't miss out on future episodes and would love you to join us online.
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Special thank you to Machai Pace for the original music used.

Birth Trauma Talk with Kate Morrow Aug 08, 2019

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Childbirth can oftentimes be traumatic. Maybe your plan didn't go as planned, you delivered early, or you experienced something very traumatic during your birth or labor. Know that you are not alone and that experiencing PTSD after birth is very real!
On this episode, I'm chatting with Kate Morrow, Mom to darling twins who arrived at 28 weeks gestation. She's sharing her story where we talk preterm labor, pregnancy with twins, the experience of a traumatic birth and more. It's an honest conversation and we would love for you to join in.
Kate has started an online community called Trauma Mommas to connect Moms who have experienced traumatic births. Join their community on Instagram @traumamommas
You can also follow Kate's instagram @katecmorrow
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Email: sweetestandtoughestjob@gmail.com
Special thank you to Machai Pace for the original music used.

The Sweetest (and Toughest) Job - Coming Soon! Jul 25, 2019

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The Sweetest and Toughest Job is a podcast dedicated to exploring different facets of pregnancy, postpartum and parenting. The goal is to provide information and perspectives to help support parents in an open and non-judgemental environment. Each week's episode will feature a conversation with a special guest such as subject matter expert or another parent sharing their story in efforts to talk about the challenges parents face on their journey to and through parenting.
First episode will be released Thursday, August 8th! We'd love for you to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.
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Special thank you to Machai Pace for the original music used.