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An experienced educator, former preschool owner and parent, I've spent the last two decades working with children and families in a variety of different roles and responsibilities from preschool to high school.
My passion is making emotional regulation & social emotional well-being understandable, relatable and easy to implement. I'm a big fan of picture books and wrote one with a playful take on brain science called The Adventures of Team Brain!
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This podcast is created for educational purposes only. Any references links, resources or content are not intended as a substitute for medical or professional mental health advice.
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Today I'm chatting with Kaitlin Johnstone, the co-founder of Kind Cotton about our shared vision to redefine Kindness. We talk about the importance of moving away from the idea that Kindness is about being nice or being a people pleaser. Instead it's important to shift our understanding to being more empathetic in way that supports diverse audiences. The idea that Kindness is a concept that needs to be built with intention. Kind Cotton is a clothing company dedicated to redefining kindness a...
1We like to buy solutions to our parenting problems. Here’s my cautionary tale. Don’t buy the solutions to parenting challenges that are promising a quick fix. They don’t last because they aren’t tackling the underlying problem, missing skill or challenge. It’s a bandaid when you actually need stitches. Behaviour, habits and social emotional skills are all things that require commitment, consistency and a bit of practice and patience.___Get your quick and actionable tips, blog/podcas...
In this episode I'm talking about the runaway snowball we all have and how creating an effective routine guided by predictability can help you manage your overwhelm. I also dig into how mentioning the word routine tends to put parents off until we are able to take a deeper dive into understanding that I'm not suggesting rigidity, instead consistency that makes space for functional flexibility.___Get your quick and actionable tips, blog/podcast updates and curated children's book recommendatio...
For today's episode I am hosting a special guest to talk about the relationship between Kindness to Self, Parenting and Food Culture.I think it's important to give a little warning that this episode is digging into some challenging topics around body acceptance, food choices, diet culture, and food insecurity. I believe having important conversations is essential to learning more, and that not every topic is going to resonate 100%. In this episode Lindsay and I have an amazing conversation ar...
This week’s topic is about handling the holidays, specifically things like Santa and that little Elf, without losing sight of tradition and joy. One of the reasons I think about the holidays differently is because of my diverse upbringing. It’s also where I land with some of my parenting advice. It’s not about this or that, it’s about some of this and a little of that.In this episode I also share some ideas for when you've already introduced some of the traditions and you are ready to re...
Inspired by Jarrett's Graphic Novel Crash Course workshop that I took in the summer, I invited him to come on my podcast to extend that learning and experience with you. In this episode we talked about the value and importance of exposing children to a range of books to enhance their learning and enjoyment of literacy. I shared a very honest reflection of what I used to believe about graphic novels and where I've reached and why. “I want to convince kids who maybe aren't ful...
The advice is clear. Don’t say be careful, it’s not specific enough. And after every single time you read that, you see this super detailed explanation of what you should say instead. So I got to thinking. Could I honestly say more than be careful in a cautious situation and should I actually be saying more? In today's episode I tackle this question and address some of the layers that I think lead us to believe we need to craft everything that comes out of our mouths.___Get you...
Just getting by in your parenting might be why things are so challenging and why things have slowly but surely built up to a place where you feel like you’re always chasing the snow ball.In this episode I tackle a few different layers:You are doing amazingYou don’t know nothing!The things you don’t know, well you never learned themIt’s essential to take part two and put it together with part three to make informed choicesI'm building something new to support busy parents with tools and skills...
Today I'm chatting with special guest Ashley Patrick of the Money Mindset Podcast & @budgetsmadeeasy.We talk about how to navigate during one of the most stressful periods of time both financially and as a parent. There's some amazing overlaps and the tips and strategies we share will support you with tackling both!In the episode Ashley shared her Free Holiday Planner - you can download your copy HEREI'm building something new to support busy parents with tools and skills to show up the w...
Social media is basically a giant resource for quick fixes.When it comes to a new approach to parenting that validates feelings, there is a heavy focus on the validation part and a really light focus on the 'now what' part.Let's talk about why validating feelings is important, but so is part 2.Want to take the next step in becoming the parent you want to be?Doors are OPEN for Building Resilience Through Kindness.Enroll today by clicking HERE--------------This podcast is produced, mixed and ed...
Ever find yourself wracked with guilt about the decisions you make as a parent, especially when they seem at odds with societal norms? That's the question we're exploring today, as I share my personal struggles, particularly around the food choices I make for my family. My aim isn't to judge or shame, but to inspire reflection on our actions as parents. We discuss different parenting styles, family situations and how they all contribute to this notion of parent guilt. As we dig deeper, ...
I've mentioned it here and there, today I'm really digging in and sharing more about my signature framework, the Language of Kindness.Want to join the Parenting Toolkit Bootcamp?Save your spot HERE--------------This podcast is produced, mixed and edited by Cardinal Studio.For more information about how to start your own podcast visit their website or email mike@cardinalstudio.co.___Get your quick and actionable tips, blog/podcast updates and curated children's book recommendations by joining ...
One of the most impactful workshops I gave this year was about Tricky Transitions so I thought I would share some of the highlights with you in today's episode.Catch the workshop replay HEREThe reality is, transitions are a big part of everyday parenting and also the things that makes parenting really challenging at times. By understanding a little bit more about transitions and how you can support your child, you can make parenting that little bit easier to navigate.Enrol in the FREE 7 Day P...
In this episode I'm sharing how you can use the stories of change makers to support building essential skills for social emotional well-being and resiliency with your children. By sharing the life stories of impactful individuals, children have an opportunity to learn from experiences that can help shape their ability to navigate different situations.With the Terry Fox Run just around the corner, I wanted to share how his legacy stories can guide you with ways of fostering tools and skills fo...
Are you nurturing your child's independence or inadvertently hindering it? As parents, it's second nature for us to step in and assist our children in their daily tasks, from packing their backpacks to choosing their outfits. But what if this well-intentioned habit is contributing to your overwhelm? Today, I aim to shed light on this delicate parenting conundrum. I believe it's our duty to empower our kids, foster a sense of responsibility and arm them with necessary life skills. Let's reeval...
In this episode I'm talking about something that not many people talk about. How YOU, the parent, is feeling about the process of Back-to-School. Especially those of you who have children starting school/daycare for the very first time or children headed off to high school. A lot of what’s out there is focussed on supporting children and this is super important BUT, the reality is, transitions like this might be having a big impact on you as well because you have feelings too.Let's dig into w...
As we are head back to school, a common topic I get asked is how to address our children's worry thoughts. So, today I'm talking about how you can start to support your children with building some skills for worries and whatifs using my three step framework.3 Steps to Building Tools for Worries & WhatifsIdentify them (label them)Learn about them (understand them)Build Tools for ThemAs a part of learning about them I recommend using picture book to support your conversations.You can find m...
In this episode I'm talking to Paul Davis, a Social Media and Cyberbullying Educator about keeping our children safe online and in the digital world.Our conversation focusses on 4 main topics:1) Sharing PicturesWe tackle some important thoughts to consider when posting pictures of children on-line. Paul outlines a strategy for sharing pictures in a way that will protect your child's on-line privacy.2) Using Platforms like YouTubePaul shares his three pillars for online safety when it comes to...
Last week in the Back-to-School Special episode about Preparing for Kindergarten one of the topics that came up was importance of helping children communicate their feelings. As children head back to school and their busy classroom communities, being able to identify their feelings and know what to do when they have those feelings is a really important part of building relationships. Relationships with their peers, their teachers and themselves.It's also an essential component of emotional re...
When I asked my community on IG what topics they would like me to cover in a Back-to-School Special, several people asked me to speak about the transition from Middle School to High School.I knew right away that I needed to invite my friend and colleague Amy Yeung to join me for this conversation.Our combined expertise and extensive experience with facilitating transitions provided an amazing framework for what to expect when your child is moving from Middle to High School. There are also ele...
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