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How does fathers taking parental leave affect a child's life? 👨👦 Research reveals it fosters stronger bonds, decreases postpartum depression, and lowers parental separation rates. Dive into our newest podcast snippet to explore the profound impact of parental leave policies on family dynamics and child development.

"Ever noticed how our parents' generation of mothers only had their neighbors to compare themselves to? We had this conversation recently on Mambition Podcast about how technology has completely transformed the motherhood experience. Think about it - our mothers' 'comparison pool' was limited to what they could physically see in their community. A few neighbors, some friends, maybe their sisters. But us? We've got front-row seats to everyone's motherhood highlight reel. We're bombarded with perfectly curated moments, milestone achievements, and 'expert' advice from across the globe, 24/7. While this connectivity can be beautiful, it can also breed a toxic comparison game. We're comparing our behind-the-scenes to everyone else's highlight reel. Our messy living rooms to staged photos. Our challenging moments to others' perfect snapshots. This conversation made me reflect on how I consume social media. Now, I'm more mindful about: 1. Every post/picture is missing context - the struggles, the tears, the attempts 2. We all come to motherhood with different experiences, backgrounds, and support systems 3. Behind every 'perfect' moment is likely a mess we don't see What's your take on how social media has changed the motherhood experience? Has it made you more conscious of your own journey? 👇 #modernmotherhood #parenting #socialmedia #mentalhealth #authenticity

Y'all know the reason we can't get it right at work is because we need to get it right at home? 🫠 Our kiddos are so uniquely different just like every member of a team within an organization. We try to get it right at work with consultants, mentors, trainings and the list goes on. But what about at home? We skate there because we're tired, overwhelmed, and exhausted from... work. PSA 🗣️ We have the cart before the 🐴 We've also never said out loud this is ridiculously hard and more parents need help learning better parenting strategies and tactics for regulating their home environments 📣 It's hard to get it right at work when things are falling apart at home... 🫣 The same connection and communication skills needed at work with colleagues are the exact same ones needed with our children. So where are the resources and where is the help? Glad you asked. I'm on a mission to change that 💪 We CANNOT allow suicide to continue as the second leading cause of death in kids. Say it with me... that's criminal. ⚠️ The way we're working is no longer working ⚠️ Make it make sense... We're still working off Henry Ford's assembly line hours 😂 We have to start giving our kids and homes the same attention we're giving work or none of this shakes out, friends. Take it from someone on the frontlines witnessing the dramatic and unprecedented rise in childhood epidemics. Every child is uniquely different and they need us now more than ever. Kids have different needs just like we do. Our homes, our schools, our healthcare, and our workplaces need transformed STAT. Join me and my guest Anita Gibson EDU tomorrow (Wednesday), on the Mama Trauma Barbie Podcast 🎙️ to learn more about STAR qualities and how homeschool could be a great fit for your child(ren) if the traditional educational experience is starting to feel like a no go for your family. 💗✨FULL EPISODE ✨💗 ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gEbXqicG

As parents, as the caregivers, as the grandparents... ... our words hold a remarkable power. They not only shape our children's present, but also carve the path for their future. Just by being your children’s parent, you have a responsibility and an opportunity to instill a positive identity and narrative within your kids. So I want us to be mindful that our voices, what we say to our kids over and over and over again, becomes the guiding force for: 🩵 their Self-Worth 🧡 their Self-Value 💙 their Self-Esteem By consciously choosing our words to UPLIFT and EMPOWER, we’re cultivating a supportive environment for their personal development and success. For their growth and their self-esteem. 🎙️Check out episode 153 of The Real World Peaceful Parenting Podcast for great tips on how our language plays such a huge role in parenting. https://lnkd.in/gWMxtuAU 🐝 If you want to take the next step to become a better parent, come and check out The Hive! It’s a one-of-a-kind community that serves parents who want ongoing support with their peaceful parenting journey and gives you everything you need to move along the path to peaceful parenting. https://lnkd.in/g8dxZYxn What are some affirmations or phrases that you use with your kids to help reinforce your unwavering belief in their potential? Let us know in the comments down below!

🌐 𝗡𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗴𝗲 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁: 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 Kate Mitchell 📸 🌐 In our latest episode, I sit down with Kate Mitchell, a passionate photographer and mother of five, to discuss the trials and triumphs of raising a large family in the digital era. 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀: 🔹 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀: Each child is different, making parenting both challenging and rewarding. 🔹 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘀: Awareness of the potential harms of social media and online platforms is crucial. 🔹 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗼𝗺: Overprotectiveness can limit experiences, but setting boundaries is key. 🔹 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗞𝗲𝘆: Open dialogue between parents and children is essential. 🔹 𝗕𝗼𝗱𝘆 𝗜𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗳-𝗘𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗺: Social media’s impact on children’s self-perception can't be ignored. 🔹 𝗘𝗺𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲: Adaptability is crucial in the ever-evolving landscape of technology. 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗶𝘁𝗲𝘀: 🔸 "It was hard to find activities that worked for both our daughter and our older boys." 🔸 "We've realized the damage of setting unrealistic expectations for our children." 🔸 "What's necessary for long-term wellbeing? We don't always know." 🔸 "Coercive control can be more damaging than physical violence." Join us as we explore the reality behind the perfect life and the unintended consequences of relaxed parenting. Embrace change, communicate openly, and navigate the digital age with confidence. 🎧 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 "𝗡𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗴𝗲 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗞𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗹." - links in comments #Parenting #DigitalAge #OpenCommunication #ChildSafety #SelfEsteem #EmbraceChange #Podcast

Motherhood is often painted as the ultimate fulfillment, but what happens when it feels more like a struggle than a joy? 🤔 This is the question we posed to Dr. Carla Atkinson, a functional diagnostic nutritionist and life coach, in episode #8 season 2 of 'Renew Motherhood'.🐦🔥 Dr. Atkinson, herself a mom of five-year-old twins, shares her insight into the reality of motherhood that many shy away from discussing. She argues that the societal expectation for mothers to be everything to everyone is unrealistic and damaging. Instead, she believes in empowering mothers to heal from within, on a cellular level, so they can truly enjoy the life they envisioned when they first embraced motherhood. We often hear about 'self-care', but Dr. Atkinson takes it a step further, advocating for a holistic approach that addresses both physical health and mental well-being. The goal? To transform from a stressed mom to your best self, living a fulfilled life rather than just surviving the day-to-day grind. This conversation is not just for the mothers out there, but for anyone who supports them, highlighting the need for a shift in how society views and supports motherhood. Tune into our episode #8 "How to rebuild yourself as a mum" to explore more! @carla atkinson #MotherhoodUnlocked #MindfulParenting #MomBoss

When people envision parenthood, they often don't anticipate the possibility of their child being born with a condition requiring lifelong care. While not everything happens for a reason, we have the power to create meaning and purpose from our experiences. We’re kicking off this group online! As a mom of a child with a disability, I get that finding caregivers can be tough, and sometimes we’re just too worn out to commit to regular meetups or social events. Join us whenever you can. There’s no pressure to attend every week—just pop in when you’re up for a chat or need to connect. Here’s a glimpse of what we might discuss: • Emotions associated with being a lifelong parent • Navigating our child's birth and diagnosis • Sharing strategies for managing behaviors and symptoms • Recommending podcasts, readings, and poems that support your journey • Addressing challenges and resources related to care beyond age 21 To learn more about joining our supportive community, please reach out via email at barbaramurphy@echotherapygroup.com

Protective Parents!!! It is extremely important for all protective parents to see what is behind our children’s behaviors instead of seeing our children as their behaviors. Their other parent will likely see them as their behaviors, shame them for the “bad” ones, and remove “love” because of them. Check out The Rising Beyond Podcast to listen to my conversation with Robyn Gobbel MSW on the neuroscience behind our children’s behavior and strategies to help them regulate. #parenting #childrensmentalhealth

As an advocate of free range parenting and developer of a curriculum that increases teen resilience, I highly recommend listening to yesterday's episode on The Daily, "The Parents Aren't All Right". One of the unfortunate attributes of helicopter and lawnmower parenting we are seeing is that parents are restricting activities that could cause their children physical harm while allowing few to no guardrails around activities that cause mental harm. The average teen spends 5 hours a day on social media. We've all seen the increase in anxiety, depression, fomo, and decrease in overall resilience in teens. The solution we are working on will increase guardrails on social media while supporting healthy offline behaviors. Now, if we can pair that with more parents allowing their children to figure things out on their own, negotiate challenges on their own, and roam the streets a bit, we will start to see an increase in resilience and decrease in anxiety. About LOOK: LOOK is a pioneering digital well-being platform designed to help individuals break free from social media’s addictive grip and reduce family conflicts around screen time. By delivering AI-powered hyper-personalized nudges that adapt to each user’s routine, preferences, and personality, LOOK gamifies building healthier habits and engaging in meaningful real-world activities—so the three billion smartphone users worldwide can scroll less and live more. Thanks to my fellow free range parents Elizabeth Lazar Tait R. Medina, Ph.D. and a shout out to #lenoreskenazy whose book led the way.

Empowering Single Moms: Normalize Emotions for Kids! The video discusses the importance of normalizing emotions, especially for single mothers and sensitive individuals.