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What if your fears about screen time and video games are holding you back from deeper family connections?
In today’s episode, I sit down with certified Hand in Hand parenting instructor, Velma Gentzsch, who went from video game skeptic to streaming on Twitch.
Her journey reveals how video games can become a powerful tool for building trust, resilience, and family bonds.
Along the way, she discovered these games were teaching her son the very skills she worried he'd miss: negotiation, problem-solving, persistence, and even conflict resolution.
Tune in to transform gaming from a source of family conflict into an opportunity for connection!
For full show notes and information, visit https://lessdramamoremama.com/328
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Between ChatGPT doing homework and AI-generated videos everywhere, it's tempting to see AI as just another parenting worry.
But after testing it on three common family challenges, I discovered it might actually help us focus on what matters most: connecting with our kids.
In this week's episode, I'm sharing my real-world experiment with AI as a parenting tool.
Tune in to learn how it can handle the logistics while you create meaningful moments with your family.
For full show notes and information, visit https://lessdramamoremama.com/327
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What if the key to deepening your mother-daughter relationship begins with you?
When Ashleigh Sinclaire became her mother's sole caregiver overnight, she discovered that our most fundamental relationship can heal through an unexpected path.
In this week's deeply moving episode, she shares how four extraordinary years caring for her mother revealed that the mother-daughter relationship lives within us, not between us.
This episode will touch your heart and possibly transform how you see your relationship with your mother - or your daughter.
For full show notes and information, visit https://lessdramamoremama.com/326
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You know that gut-wrenching feeling when your child is scared?
Whether it's a toddler crying about monsters under the bed or a teenager having a panic attack about their future - seeing our kids afraid triggers something primal in us.We want to fix it, protect them, make the scary thing go away.
But sometimes our own "stuff" gets in the way of truly supporting them.
In this week's episode, we explore how parents' own experiences and beliefs about fear can cloud their judgment when helping scared kids.
Through real examples, we'll look at what actually helps kids develop a healthy relationship with fear.
Tune in, as these insights might transform your next challenging moment with your scared child.
For full show notes and information, visit https://lessdramamoremama.com/325
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Balancing motherhood and dating after divorce is a challenge many moms face.
It's an experience that often leaves women with more questions than answers, which is why I'm so excited about today’s episode.
Certified life and relationship coach, Paige Dempsey, and I talk about what she calls “slow dating” after divorce. This approach is about more than just taking things slow; it's about being intentional and self-aware in your dating journey.
We discuss the importance of defining standards and knowing the qualities you want in a partner before you start dating, where to meet potential partners, how to talk to your kids about dating, and lots more.
Grab your favorite beverage, pop in your earbuds, and tune in now!
For full show notes and information, visit https://lessdramamoremama.com/324
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As I celebrate half a century of life, I'm amazed at how much parenting has changed since I first became a mom.
The tiny hands I once held now belong to young adults, and our conversations have evolved from "eat your vegetables" to discussions about their hopes and dreams for the future.
This milestone birthday got me thinking: How do we stay connected with our kids as we all grow older?
This week, I'm sharing insights that have deepened my relationships with my daughters over the years.
Whether you're juggling sippy cups and planning play dates or teaching your teen to drive and fill out college applications, there's something in this episode for you.
Listen now and let's celebrate growing older and closer to our kids together!
For full show notes and information, visit https://lessdramamoremama.com/323
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Holding onto resentment towards your parents is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die.
In this week's episode, we explore how forgiving your parents might be the self-care you never knew you needed.
Join me as I draw from my own experience, present scientific research, and offer practical strategies for navigating the process of forgiveness.
You'll discover how forgiving your parents can liberate you from emotional burdens, enhance your health, and even improve your own parenting.
For full show notes and information, visit https://lessdramamoremama.com/322
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That knot in your stomach when facing a life-changing decision? It's universal.
This week, I sit down with life coach Amanda Kingsley for a raw and honest conversation about navigating life's toughest choices.
Amanda opens up about her personal abortion experience and shares powerful insights on making difficult decisions while minimizing suffering.
Regardless of your political stance, this episode offers valuable insights on decision-making and personal growth that can benefit everyone.
For full show notes and information, visit https://lessdramamoremama.com/321
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Mistakes in parenting don't define you. How you handle them does.
We've all had moments as parents when we wish we could hit rewind and try again.
That's why in this week's episode, we're unpacking the often-overlooked superpower of second chances and do-overs in parenting.
Join me to transform those "I wish I hadn't said that" moments into opportunities for growth and deeper connection with your kids.
You'll learn practical strategies to create your own parenting rewind button and use it effectively.
For full show notes and information, visit https://lessdramamoremama.com/320
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