In this solo episode, I want to talk to everyone about the ideas of stress and feeling like there’s never enough time. Part of what prompted this topic is the US Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy, just issued an advisory on parents’ mental health and well-being, citing that many parents feel overwhelmed to the point of not being able to function throughout t ... Show More
Apr 29
Why Kids Don’t Listen — And How to Fix It Without Yelling
If you’ve ever found yourself repeating the same direction six times, voice rising, before your child finally moves — this episode is for you. The truth is, you don’t have a bad kid. And you’re not a bad parent. What you have is a defective pattern. And patterns can be changed. I ... Show More
22m 34s
Mar 25
How to Look for Signs & Talk to Kids About Death & Grief with Jenny Robinson Clark
Inside, they explore: → The reframe that changes everything: stop saying you "lost" someone—they're not lost, they're on the other side of a very thin veil, still here, still sending signs (and once you start looking, you'll see them everywhere) → Why kids are naturally more conn ... Show More
39m 40s
Mar 18
Stop Rescuing Your Kids: How to Build Frustration Tolerance & Resilience
Inside, she explores: → What stretching is—and why intentionally letting kids struggle through slightly uncomfortable situations builds resilience, frustration tolerance, and confidence (the opposite of helicopter parenting or overprotective parenting) → The critical question to ... Show More
21m 45s
Oct 2025
2758: 5 Secrets of a Stress-Free Parent by Jen of This Time of Mine on Practical Tips for Everyday Parenting Peace
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 2758: Jen shares five practical habits that help parents reduce stress and rediscover joy in raising kids. From carving out ... Show More
9m 19s
May 2024
Reduce Kids School Year Stress - 214
Do your children get stressed out when faced with final exams, group projects, graduation requirements, and other end-of-year assignments are due? The truth is, most kids do. That's common. But we can help our kids reduce their school year stress so they can enjoy this season of ... Show More
27m 43s
Oct 2024
How Stress Affects Children - 237
Did you know parental stress can negatively affect your child? Today, I'm discussing the powerful connection between stress and how it impacts our children. When life gets chaotic-- whether from work, personal struggles, or outside circumstances- our kids often feed off our emoti ... Show More
20m 42s
Nov 2024
How To Stop Negative Thinking: Tools For Moms Who Overthink
<p>Do you find yourself constantly replaying situations in your head, worrying if you're doing enough as a mom, and feeling stuck in a cycle of negative thoughts? You're not alone!</p> <p> </p> <p>In this episode, I dive into practical tools to help you stop overthinking, challen ... Show More
29m 30s
Oct 2025
The missing skill that helps parents and kids stay calm: Interoception
Send us Fan MailLast week, we uncovered how your child’s behaviour is really their nervous system communicating.Today, we’re going deeper, inside the body, to explore the science of interoception, the hidden sense that helps us feel and understand our emotions.My guest, Laura Pet ... Show More
39m 12s
<p>You love your kids. But lately? You feel irritated, overstimulated, and straight-up overwhelmed. </p><p>This isn’t just “normal mom stress.”</p><p>You’re likely parenting from <em>survival mode</em>—with a nervous system stuck in overdrive.</p><p>In today’s episode, I’m breaki ... Show More
