GoodMom

🎉 GoodMom is back for Season 2—and we’re talking money! When your teenager has a car, a girlfriend, and a growing list of expenses, how do you decide what to pay for—and what they should earn themselves?Sunny and Lindsay share their different upbringings around money and explore how those beliefs shape our parenting. From Sunny’s daughters turning their love of dogs into spending money to the questions we rarely ask our kids, this conversation is about getting curious together.In this episode:💭 What happens when parents have different money philosophies🌱 The beliefs about money we pass down without realizing it🐾 How doing something kids love can open doors to earning💬 Talking honestly about family budgets without adding fear or shame✨ Asking kids what experiences they want to create—and exploring how to make them happen💜 Visit goodmom.org to discover all the fun things we’re working on for moms!

Is that something your child really wants — or something they’ve been sold? From TikTok skincare trends to Roblox purchases and brand-name clothes, kids face a steady stream of messages about what they need and who they should be.Sunny and Lindsay explore helping kids recognize manipulation, practice discernment, and build confidence in their own choices. Through honest parenting stories, they discuss looking beneath the purchase, getting curious instead of judgmental, and giving kids room to discover what matters to them.✨ In this episode, you’ll discover:📱 Question the Influence: Explore how advertising, social media, and peer pressure can shape kids’ wants.🔎 Get Curious: Move beyond “Why would you buy that?” to understand what your child values.🧭 Practice Discernment: Help kids pause and reflect on the messages coming their way.❤️ Build Confidence: Encourage kids to feel comfortable being themselves, beyond labels and trends.🌱 Make Space for Choices: Explore opportunities for independent decision-making within safe boundaries.🪞 Check Our Own Habits: Reflect on when parental guidance becomes pressure to follow our preferences.Whether your child wants the latest skincare product or a virtual T-shirt you can’t quite understand, this conversation offers laughter, perspective, and questions worth asking. Helping kids think for themselves starts with being willing to listen.Join the conversation at https://goodmom.org

Our kids are more connected than ever — but how comfortable are they having a face-to-face conversation? Helping kids build social skills in a world full of screens starts with everyday opportunities to be present, communicate clearly, and connect with others.Sunny and Lindsay explore “social fluency” through honest stories from their own families. From one-word answers to an unexpected conversation at the Starbucks drive-through, they share how small moments can model meaningful connection.✨ In this episode, you’ll discover:💬 Build Communication Skills: Explore the difference between being connected online and connecting in person.👀 Practice Being Present: Discuss attention, eye contact, and the challenges of face-to-face conversations.🌱 Make Room for Awkwardness: Why practicing social skills doesn’t have to look or feel perfect.🤝 Model Real Connection: Show kids how small conversations and sincere compliments can open doors.❤️ Notice Your Influence: Discover how the interactions your kids watch today can show up in their lives years later.📱 Look Beyond the Screen: Reflect on the place of human connection in a world of gaming, phones, and AI.Whether you’re navigating conversations with teens or helping younger kids feel more comfortable around others, this episode brings laughter, relatable stories, and a reminder that small moments matter. Sometimes teaching connection starts with looking up and saying something kind.

Sunny and Lindsay dive into a parenting dilemma we all know — when your kids struggle, do you jump in to fix it or give them room to figure it out? From a daughter’s reluctance to make videos to a teenager’s impatience during recovery, they share honest stories about helping kids build resilience while navigating our own urge to rescue them.Tune in for a conversation about learning from mistakes, practicing patience, and supporting your kids as they discover what they’re capable of.✨ In this episode, you’ll discover:💪 Build Resilience: Explore how everyday challenges can help kids develop confidence in their own abilities.🤝 Support Without Taking Over: Talk through the balance between helping your kids and solving everything for them.⏳ Practice Patience: Discover everyday opportunities to explore waiting and delayed gratification.🔎 Get Curious: Use questions to help kids think through their choices, consequences, and next steps.🌱 Learn from Mistakes: Make room for learning without shame or “I told you so.”❤️ Model the Messy Parts: Share your own missteps and show kids they can count on your love when things go wrong.Whether you’re raising little ones or navigating the teenage years, this episode brings honest reflection, laughter, and encouragement for those moments when stepping back feels hard. We’re learning alongside our kids — one imperfect moment at a time.

This week on #GoodMom, Sunny and Lindsay dive into a topic that’s perfect for the holiday season — and every day of the year! Kids’ energy, enthusiasm, and joy can sometimes feel like a flickering string of Christmas lights… and as parents, we want them shining bright. But how do you know if your kids are truly “lights on”? And how do you help them stay there while still teaching responsibility?Tune in to learn how to spot the spark, master discernment, and model making choices that light you — and your kids — up.✨ In this episode, you’ll discover:💡 Spot the Spark: Learn how to tell when your kids are truly “lights on” — in flow, energized, and shining bright.🎯 Master Discernment: Discover tools to help your kids (and you!) choose activities that align with their natural gifts and passions.🛠️ Balance Fun & Responsibility: Tips for encouraging contribution without dimming their enthusiasm.🌟 Model Energy Choices: How to show kids what it looks like to pick what lights you up, too.🧩 Read the “Why”: Understand the feelings behind what kids love, whether it’s camp, a hobby, or a project.🎁 Holiday Inspiration: Keep everyone’s spirits bright during the festive chaos — and year-round!Whether you’re navigating homeschooling, extracurricular activities, or just trying to survive the last weeks of the year with your sanity intact, this episode is packed with practical advice, laughter, and a little holiday cheer. Let’s make sure everyone’s lights stay on this season!