Hey Friends~  Today we are investing in you first, because the healthier you are, the healthier your parenting becomes. With that in mind, the first part of this episode focuses on you as a human being—as an adult. I think that's valuable. After all, before we're parents, we're people. And that's…

Hey Friends~  Today we are investing in you first, because the healthier you are, the healthier your parenting becomes. With that in mind, the first part of this episode focuses on you as a human bei…

Hey Friends~  Today we are investing in you first, because the healthier you are, the healthier your parenting becomes. With that in mind, the first part of this episode focuses on you as a human being—as an adult. I think that's valuable. After all, before we're parents, we're people. And that's what leads us to an important question: What if becoming a calmer, more regulated version of yourself is one of the greatest gifts you could give your child? Coach Brandon Barber shares practical strategies for understanding your subconscious mind, calming your nervous system, and breaking unhelpfu…

Hey Friends~  Have you ever noticed your child can sing every word of a favorite song but struggles to say those same words in conversation? Or maybe your child isn't talking yet, avoids back-and-forth interaction, has difficulty with rhythm or imitation, or simply learns differently than other chi…

Hey Friends~  Have you ever noticed your child can sing every word of a favorite song but struggles to say those same words in conversation? Or maybe your child isn't talking yet, avoids back-and-for…

Hey Friends~  Have you ever noticed your child can sing every word of a favorite song but struggles to say those same words in conversation? Or maybe your child isn't talking yet, avoids back-and-forth interaction, has difficulty with rhythm or imitation, or simply learns differently than other children. What if music could become a bridge? In this episode, we explore how music creates a safe space for children to learn. Rhythm, repetition, melody, and predictable patterns slow language down, making it easier for the brain to process, remember, and use. Music also activates multiple areas of …

Hey Friends~  Have you ever been so tired you'd try just about anything to get your child to sleep?  You're not alone! My guest, pediatric sleep coach Allison Egidi, knows that feeling firsthand. She spent two years struggling with her own child's sleep before discovering there was an entire field…

Hey Friends~  Have you ever been so tired you'd try just about anything to get your child to sleep?  You're not alone! My guest, pediatric sleep coach Allison Egidi, knows that feeling firsthand. Sh…

Hey Friends~  Have you ever been so tired you'd try just about anything to get your child to sleep?  You're not alone! My guest, pediatric sleep coach Allison Egidi, knows that feeling firsthand. She spent two years struggling with her own child's sleep before discovering there was an entire field of pediatric sleep support that most parents—and even most pediatricians—never hear about.  You'll also hear how simple language shifts with our toddlers can encourage sleep cooperation and help children approach bedtime with greater confidence.  Today we're talking about why sleep can feel s…

Hey Friends~  Have you ever found yourself thinking, "Why isn't my child listening?" Or wondering why they can do something one day but seem completely unable the next? Before we assume it's defiance, laziness, or a bad attitude, what if we asked a different question: What if communication is what'…

Hey Friends~  Have you ever found yourself thinking, "Why isn't my child listening?" Or wondering why they can do something one day but seem completely unable the next? Before we assume it's defiance…

Hey Friends~  Have you ever found yourself thinking, "Why isn't my child listening?" Or wondering why they can do something one day but seem completely unable the next? Before we assume it's defiance, laziness, or a bad attitude, what if we asked a different question: What if communication is what's hard? For the past three months, we've been exploring the many ways communication can get disrupted—both in understanding and in expressing. Today, I'm bringing the whole series together so you can see the big picture and walk away with practical ideas to help your child communicate with greater…

Hey Friends~  Your child hears you say something... but did they actually get the message?  Sometimes communication breaks down because children can't fully access language. It may be hearing loss, difficulty processing information, speech delays, or simply not yet having the words they need. In t…

Hey Friends~  Your child hears you say something... but did they actually get the message?  Sometimes communication breaks down because children can't fully access language. It may be hearing loss, …

Hey Friends~  Your child hears you say something... but did they actually get the message?  Sometimes communication breaks down because children can't fully access language. It may be hearing loss, difficulty processing information, speech delays, or simply not yet having the words they need. In today's episode in the series When Communication is Hard, we're exploring how access impacts communication and why one surprisingly powerful tool—sign language—can help many children, not just those who are deaf or hard of hearing. Join me and special guest Tracie as we talk about reducing frustr…