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Sep 2022
40m 43s

Ep 12: Imperfect Parenting

with Melissa Wood-Tepperberg
About this episode

For Melissa, the title of Mom is the most important of all. And in this episode, while Melissa reminds us that her parenting style is “anything but perfect,” she answers questions directly from her community on what has worked for her and her family.


In today’s world there can be so many opinions on how to raise your kids; here Melissa shares her experience and approach to balance, routines and discipline as a working mother. She talks about how to teach positive body image and the hottest parenting topic of them all - screen time! She touches on her advice around baby talk and gives her perspective on discussing the news and social issues in an approachable and timely way with her kids.


As she often stresses, coming from a broken home, her top priority is to model good habits so her kids can emulate them and grow up to be the best humans they can be. As always, take what you believe may work for you and leave the rest behind. Melissa’s love for her kids is sure to pull at your heartstrings and leave you inspired, even if you’re not a parent. 

 

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Melissa Wood-Tepperberg is the Founder of MWH - a wellness platform on a mission to create a more mindful way of life, accessible and attainable for all - and the Creator of the MWH Method. MWH workouts and meditations are designed to do anytime, anywhere - from the comfort of your own home, using what you have available to you. MWH isn’t just about building a body you desire; it’s about building a better, stronger relationship with yourself. Melissa and MWH have been featured on LIVE with Kelly and Ryan, GMA, The Today Show, Forbes, Fortune and more. MWH was also the subject of a 2021 Harvard Business School case study.


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