In this episode of the ‘Parenting with Confidence’ podcast, host Teresa Alexander Inman speaks with Mariela de Santiago, host of the ‘New Mom Talk’ podcast. Mariela shares her experiences and insights on parenting, emphasizing the importance of self-care and building a support system. They discuss validating children’s emotions, managing Stress, setting boundaries, and the value of creating joyful memories. Mariela also talks about her role as a special Education teacher and how it contributed to her parenting approach. The conversation provides practical tips for parents and highlights the importance of taking care of oneself to be the best parent possible.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:26 Mariela’s Parenting Journey
00:56 Creating a Supportive Space for Moms
03:09 Managing Parenting Challenges
07:44 Self-Care Tips for Parents
10:23 Balancing Housework and Quality Time
13:07 The Importance of Creating Memories
19:46 Wisdom from Special Ed Teaching
21:37 Managing Transitions with Kids
22:06 Understanding Children’s Executive Functioning
22:44 The Importance of Preparation
23:05 Relating to Adult Experiences
23:30 Validating Children’s Feelings
24:37 Building Trust with Your Child
25:56 The Role of a Support System
29:02 Asking for Help and Setting Boundaries
31:09 The Importance of Self-Care for Parents
35:19 Final Thoughts and Resources

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Theresa Alexander Inman MA, BCBA, ITDS

Theresa Yvonne Alexander Inman is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and Infant Toddler Developmental Specialist (ITDS). She is a wife, mother of two young men and grandmother of a precious little girl. Theresa is the founder of Parenting Bytes, LLC a company that provides training to parents, caregivers and teachers of children diagnosed with developmental delays. Theresa is author of the book How Can I HELP my child COMMUNICATE. In her book she shares strategies parents, caregivers and teaches can use to help children from birth to 3 develop communication skills. She is the host of the podcast, Parenting with Confidence and the 0Parentingbytes0 TikTok page where she provides short parent training videos and responds to questions.