We're Winging It

This week Kalea and Kristy sit down with Nicole Tran, the creator of Toddler Tips and Tricks, an Instagram page and website designed to help parents navigate the toddler years!  On this episode you will hear from Nicole about toddler sensory activities, minimizing tantrums by setting your child up for success, figuring out the 'why' behind challenging behaviors, and how to become your best self as a parent.  We hope you enjoy this episode and encourage you to connect further with Nicole through the links below!  Instagram:  @toddlertipsandtricksWebsite:  www.toddlertipsandtricks.com

This week we interview Abby, a certified potty training consultant! We asked her all things related to potty training your kids - like what signs to look out for, what happens if your kid won't poop in the potty, and how to get rid of pull-ups at night. Abby creates customized potty training plans based on your child and your family's needs, whether you are just starting out or you're in the throes of training and needing additional guidance. You can find her on her website  gottagotraining.com or on Instagram. Some products we recommend: HyFiber Liquid Fiber for KidsOXO Tot 2-in-1 Go Potty (great travel potty) BabyBjörn Smart PottyMunchkin Sturdy Potty SeatWide+ 2 Step Stool for Kids 

This week Kalea and Kristy explore the funny conversations that arise from gender reveals and predictions, the tricky dynamics that come up when trying to navigate the holidays and setting new traditions, and laugh about how gift giving is definitely a talent.  Enjoy!!!WARNING - this episode contains mentions of Santa!  Please be aware if you have little ones listening!  

Are you a parent of a baby, toddler or preschooler?  Are you curious about raising happy, capable, independent children?  Does your child present some challenging behaviors that leave you completely exasperated?  This is episode is for you!!! This week Kalea and Kristy sit down with Julietta Skoog, one of the founders of Sproutable.  Sproutable's mission is to support parents, teachers and nannies using research based Positive Discipline strategies that help raise remarkable kids!  Julietta has a background in school counseling, school psychology and is now a Positive Discipline Advanced Trainer.  In this interview Julietta describes her favorite strategies for building strong connections with your children, handling difficult behaviors with toddlers, introducing family meetings, and reflects on her own parenting experience using a Positive Discipline approach.  If you would like to connect further with Julietta check out the links below! Find out more information about Sproutable and their online courses here:Website:https://www.besproutable.comInstagram:@besproutable 

Claire is a professional writer, entrepreneur, editor, content strategist, and author.Expectant Entrepreneur: How to Grow a Business and a Baby explores the unique challenges and opportunities that women face when deciding to expand their families while growing their businesses. This book shares dozens of stories of women from across the world who have decided to be both entrepreneurs and amazing mothers. Claire Krawsczyn shares her tips for success with any woman who wants to be an Expectant Entrepreneur. You can connect with her online:https://www.instagram.com/clairekrawsczynhttps://clairekrawsczyn.squarespace.com/aboutAnd her Marketing & Communications business can be found here: https://www.goverano.com/

This week Kalea and Kristy talk about how to navigate conflicts between kids and the inevitable stress that comes up for full-time working parents with sick kids at home.   This episode is all about the search for the middle ground between tough love and being a total helicopter parent?  As always, We're Winging It!  Enjoy! 

Casey O’Roarty is a Positive Discipline Trainer and Parent Coach. She also hosts the popular parenting podcast Joyful Courage. For the last 20 years, Casey has worked with families as an educator and coach to broaden perspectives on parenthood, behavior and relationships between parents and children. She is a ICF Certified Life Coach and holds a Masters in Education from University of Washington. Follow Casey on Facebook @JoyfulCourage, Instagram @joyful_courage or at www.JoyfulCourage.com. You can find Casey's book here: https://www.amazon.com/Joyful-Courage-Calming-Control-Parenting/dp/1733571507Whole Brain Child by Dan Siegal - https://www.amazon.com/Whole-Brain-Child-Revolutionary-Strategies-Developing/dp/0553386697 Positive Discipline by Jane Nelson https://www.amazon.com/Positive-Discipline-Self-Discipline-Responsibility-Problem-Solving/dp/0345487672

Meet Lindsey Myers, the incredible color analyst behind the amazing company Created Colorful.   Along with her inspiring team, Lindsey helps women feel beautiful, sexy and rejuvenated with her unique color consult process.  In this episode Kalea and Kristy have the opportunity to speak with Lindsey about the origins of her business, the WHY behind finding your colors, and how just a few simple steps can help you feel like yourself again!  Enjoy!!! Connect with Lindsey and Created Colorful here: Instagram:  @createdcolorful Website:  www.CreatedColorful.com

Kalea and Kristy are kicking off Season 2 with some fun news you won't want to miss!  In this episode they discuss life changes, recent parenting adventures, and the reality behind all things pregnancy (hint hint).  Enjoy!!! Connect with us further:Instagram:  @winging.it.podcast Email:  werewingingitpod@gmail.com

This week we interviewed our favorite local Seattle family and wedding photographer, Emily! We ask her all about setting our families up for success during family photos, what she wished everyone knew before their photography session, and she also tells us her insider tips for knowing what the heck to wear. You can connect with her on her website - https://www.emilykeeney.com/ or on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/emilyannekeeney/

We're back!!! Season 2 is off to a great start - this week we got to interview Bianca, an orthopedic physical therapist who specializes in pelvic health with an interest in the subspecialty of antepartum and postpartum care.You can find Bianca at Avant Physical Therapy in Seattle. Bianca@avantphysicaltherapy.comhttps://avantphysicaltherapy.com/about-us/bianca-saad/

This week Kalea and Kristy sit down with Christina Hillsberg, author of License to Parent.  Christina is a former CIA operative turned mom of five, who shares how the skills she learned in the CIA can be used to raise independent, self-sufficient kids!   In this interview you will hear about Christina's story of meeting her husband at the CIA, becoming a mom of five, and how she and her family have incorporated many CIA principles into their daily parenting practices.   This conversation is full of amazing tips for steering away from helicopter parenting and raising strong, street-savvy kids!  Enjoy!If you're interested in purchasing License to Parent check out the link below!  https://www.amazon.com/License-Parent-Career-Resourceful-Self-Sufficient/dp/0593191110

How much do you need to retire?  What should you spend vs. save?  What type of investment account should you have in your 30's?  This week Kalea and Kristy sit down with Alison Mandi, a financial advisor who is passionate about helping women understand the process of building wealth.  In this episode Alison answers our questions about modeling healthy money habits for our children, setting the right types of financial goals for our families, and how women can educate themselves to start building wealth at any stage.   Enjoy!!!If you would like to contact Alison to find out more about her work or her classes, please email her at:Alison.mandi@rbc.com

This week Kalea and Kristy talk about their most recent favorite things!  From clothes to books to some podcasts they dive into items that make their lives a little easier!  All items are linked below:Linen Pants: https://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=675996002&pcid=999&vid=1&&searchText=High-Waisted%20Linen-Blend%20Straight%20Cropped%20Pants%20for%20Women#pdp-page-contentSunscreen: https://www.beautycounter.com/product/countersun-mineral-sunscreen-lotion-spf-30Becoming by Michelle Obama:https://www.amazon.com/Becoming-Michelle-Obama/dp/1524763136Thinxs Underwear:https://www.shethinx.com/collections/thinx-shop-all?utm_source=google&utm_campaign=thinx%7Cus%7Call%7Cconversions%7Csearch%7Cbrand-exact%7Cna%7Ccross%7Cna%7Cna&campaignid=1597665975&adgroupid=60716730672&adid=485796403324&keyword=thinx%20underwear&gclid=CjwKCAjwuIWHBhBDEiwACXQYsetYFgY6-QUhDyU5tzncYFJmaC6GwMqsZWs-uHPKy0jOwucwfSvyxRoCtRwQAvD_BwEHigh rise Mom-Short:https://www.abercrombie.com/shop/us/p/high-rise-mom-shorts-42547321?categoryId=6570724&seq=03&faceout=model1

Dana Guy is the Executive Director at PEPS (the Program for Early Parenting Support) and we asked her all about the different programs PEPS offers, about it's mission and values, and how we can all best support PEPS as an organization. Where to find and sign up for a PEPS group - https://www.peps.org/programsHow to donate to PEPS - https://www.peps.org/give Be a volunteer - https://www.peps.org/volunteerDana's email address - danag@peps.org 

Happy Father's Day! In this special episode, Kristy and Kalea interview the dads - Walt (Kristy's husband), Nate (Kalea's husband) and of course, Casey (Erika's husband). We asked them what the hardest thing about fatherhood is, what they remember from the day their kids were born, and what they want for Fathers Day (the PG version). Enjoy! 

This week Kalea and Kristy chat with Kendra Henderson, the creative mind behind Hen & Co., mama to 5, wife, and master of chaos!  In this episode the ladies dive into the world of parenting 5 little humans while running multiple businesses, taking care of your marriage, and the reality behind 'having it all.'  This is an honest conversation about finding your niche as a mom and creating the life you want, while kicking all the negative voices to the curb.  If you want to further connect with Kendra check out the links below!  Enjoy! Instagram:@henandco @thismagicmama 

Helping Families Thrive Through Hard TimesMighty + Bright is about helping families handle the really hard things in life. We can't control the cards we're dealt, but we  can control how we respond to it, and the message we send to our kids. For Sara, the message is this: Live your truth. Don't hide from the hard stuff, because it'll come whether you try to avoid it or not.Sara’s background is in psychology and illustration, and after her divorce she used both of these skills to create tools to help her young daughter understand and cope with the major changes in her life. Her first product was the shared custody calendar, which combines research-backed methods of teaching children with bright, happy illustrations.Connect with Sara - https://www.instagram.com/saraolsher/ https://www.instagram.com/mightyandbrightco/https://mightyandbright.com/https://mightyandbright.com/blogs/raising-resilience-podcastSara's books on Amazon: Nothing Stays the Same -  https://amzn.to/2RgdUmo What Happens When Someone I Love Has Cancer? - https://amzn.to/3g80ottWhat Happens When Parents Get Divorced? https://amzn.to/3fHwywU (*Of note - the audio in this episode is a little weird. Thanks, Zoom!)

This week's episode is packed with big topics!  Kristy and Kalea discuss the strategy "positive discipline" to help guide your children's choices, the importance of modeling healthy money management patterns, and traveling with your little ones solo.   You can find more information about the topics discussed below!  Thank you for listening! Positive Discipline:Casey O'Roartywww.joyfulcourage.com @joyful_courage Zoe Travel Stroller:https://amzn.to/2Tr8CFcMoney management resources:  herfirst100k.com@herfirst100k 

Macall is a certified pediatric sleep consultant specializing in working with sensitive/intense non-sleeping children and their very tired parents. She gives us all her tips for navigating the steep path of parenting very young children who are temperamentally “more”.https://www.littlelivewires.com/