Jul 29

Childcare Costs More Than Mortgage or Rent. This Is the Crisis.

Have you ever felt the crushing weight of looking at your monthly bank statement and realizing your childcare bill costs more than your housing? It is a staggering reality facing modern families, but why is a system so crucial to our society treated like a personal luxury instead ... Show More

54m 36s

Jul 27

The Follow-Up: Baby Led Weaning

In this "Follow-Up" mini-episode, Dr. Mona revisits the topic of starting solids and baby-led weaning with guest Jenna Helwig—Food Director at Real Simple magazine and author of Baby-Led Feeding (paid link). Together, they bust common feeding myths, share simple meal prep hacks, ... Show More

14m 26s

Jul 22

Punishment-Free Parenting and Teaching Kids to Handle Big Feelings

Have you ever felt the urge to yell or hand out a punishment during a chaotic grocery store meltdown? It is a moment meant to stop the behavior fast, but what if it is actually turning off the exact part of your child’s brain that learns lessons? In this episode, I sit down with ... Show More

1h 9m

Mar 2024

The Most Valuable Lessons in Nurturing Your Child's Individuality

Everyone has their own unique blend of strengths and challenges. Giving kids opportunities to work on strengths is easy. But knowing how to guide and help them improve on areas where they struggle is not always so easy. Whether it's working through big emotions, giving up too eas ... Show More

27m 4s

Jan 2024

75 — How to Raise Mentally Strong Kids

Studies consistently show that kids are telling us they're academically prepared for life beyond high school but not emotionally prepared. Fortunately, we can change that. A few shifts in the way we support kids can make a big difference in their ability to build mental strength. ... Show More

17 m

Jan 2025

How to build a mindset for growth

Ever feel stuck in a fixed mindset, convinced you’re just “not good” at something? In this episode, Monica introduces the growth mindset—a powerful perspective that turns failures into stepping stones and "I can’t" into "I can’t yet." With practical tips like embracing effort, re ... Show More

7m 12s

Jun 2024

2214: [Part 2] Look On The Bright Side: 7 Secrets To Raising Optimistic Kids by Jen of This Time of Mine on Motherhood

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2214: Jen of This Time of Mine shares valuable insights on raising optimistic kids, emphasizing the importance of looking f ... Show More

10m 31s

Apr 2023

067: How To Encourage Children To Do Their Best

Let's talk about encouragement... When we know that children can do better, it is hard not to want to encourage them to do better. Right? We want them to do well. In fact, we want them to do their best. But will they? It all depends on how we approach these situations. The ones w ... Show More

26m 24s

5 ways to raise a child with a growth mi...