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Why Your Child Explodes: Understanding Deeply Feeling Kids | Madinat Mom Podcast

Why Your Child Explodes: Understanding Deeply Feeling Kids | Madinat Mom Podcast Does your child go from calm to meltdown in seconds? Do their emotions feel intense, overwhelming, and impossible to manage? You're not alone—and you're not failing. In this episode of the Madinat Mom Podcast, we unpack what's really happening beneath your child's big emotions with Coach Ela, a conscious parenting expert with 20+ years in Montessori education and child behavior. If you've ever wondered: * "Why is my child so sensitive?" * "Why do they say 'I hate you' during meltdowns?" * "Why does nothing seem to calm them down?" This conversation will completely shift how you see your child—and yourself as a parent. In this episode, you'll learn: * What deeply feeling kids are and how to recognize one * The real meaning behind "I hate you" and emotional outbursts * The #1 mistake parents make that escalates meltdowns * Why distraction and logic don't work with intense kids * Practical ways to stay calm when your child is overwhelmed * How to teach emotional regulation the same way we teach physical skills This episode is for every mom who has: * Lost her patience and felt guilty after * Sat in the car crying after a tough moment * Googled "why is my child so intense" late at night You're not raising a "difficult" child. You're raising a deeply feeling one—and that changes everything. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 03:01 What Are Deeply Feeling Kids? 07:49 Conscious Parenting & Staying Calm 22:04 Emotional Safety & Boundaries 25:37 How to "Contain the Volcano" 31:20 Repair, Reconnect & Reset 🔗 Stay Connected: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/madinatmom/ [https://www.instagram.com/madinatmom/] Website: https://madinatmom.com/ [https://madinatmom.com/]

Stop Feeding Your Feelings: The Truth About Emotional Eating & Mom Guilt | Expert Talk

Are you reaching for snacks at midnight — not because you're hungry, but because you're exhausted, overwhelmed, or desperate for a moment to yourself? In this episode, I sit down with Nour Al Jawhari, certified health coach and mom of two, for an honest conversation about emotional eating, motherhood, self-worth, and the guilt so many moms carry around food. We talk about why moms eat in survival mode, hide snacks, binge after restricting, and feel ashamed after every "treat" — and why it has nothing to do with willpower. In this episode, we cover: ✨ Emotional hunger vs. physical hunger ✨ Why your relationship with food reflects your relationship with yourself ✨ The hidden emotional needs behind sugar cravings ✨ How body rhythm journaling can reveal your eating patterns ✨ Mom guilt, self-compassion, and healing your inner child ✨ The "Queen vs. Princess" mindset shift that changes everything ✨ Nour's FREE Emotional Toolkit created for Madinat Mom listeners Whether you're postpartum, overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or simply tired of feeling guilty every time you eat, this episode will help you feel seen, understood, and less alone. 🎁 Download Nour's FREE Emotional Toolkit for Moms: Madinat Mom Free Resources [https://madinatmom.com/free-resources-for-moms/?utm_source=chatgpt.com]

How a Non-Arab Mom Raised Fluent Arabic-Speaking Kids

How a Non-Arab Mom Raised Fluent Arabic-Speaking Kids Can you teach your children Arabic if it's not your first language? In this episode of the Madinat Mom Podcast, Nour speaks with Sarah, a British-Filipino mother of three married to an Egyptian-Canadian, about raising Arabic-speaking children in a non-Arab household. Sarah shares her journey of learning Arabic as a non-native speaker and her intentional decision to raise her children with Arabic as a home language. Together, they discuss how language shapes identity, faith, and family connection, and why Arabic became a priority in their home. This episode explores: * How to teach kids Arabic as a non-native parent * Raising bilingual and multilingual children * Creating an Arabic-speaking environment at home * Teaching Arabic through daily routines and conversation * Moving beyond traditional language systems (like one-parent-one-language) Sarah also reflects on her multicultural upbringing across the Philippines, Bahrain, the UK, and the UAE, her experience studying Arabic and living in Egypt, and how her parenting approach evolved through motherhood, close age gaps, and the COVID years. If you're an expat parent, or simply hoping to raise bilingual children, this conversation is a powerful reminder that it's never too late to start teaching your child a language. ⏱️ Episode Timestamps 00:00 Teaser 00:22 Meet Sarah 00:52 Multicultural upbringing 02:55 Why Arabic? 03:47 Parenting challenges 05:20 Falling in love with Arabic 09:11 Marriage and language planning 12:15 Arabic for faith and identity 15:12 Starting from birth 16:59 Daily Arabic routines 21:24 Balancing multiple languages 23:25 Ramadan traditions 25:09 Is it too late to start? 29:09 Final advice

Pelvic Floor & Postpartum Core Rehab: Safe Exercises, Breathwork & Recovery Tips | Expert Talk

Pelvic Floor & Postpartum Core Rehab: Safe Exercises, Breathwork & Recovery Tips | Expert Talk In this episode of the Madinat Mom Podcast, Nour speaks with Sophia, a pre and postnatal fitness coach, about postpartum recovery, pelvic floor rehab, and rebuilding your core after pregnancy. This conversation focuses on safe postpartum exercise, breathwork, and healing your body after birth without pressure to "bounce back." Sophia shares her personal motherhood journey, including postpartum challenges, navigating motherhood as an expat, and her experience with suspected postnatal depression. She explains why pelvic floor recovery and deep core activation are essential after birth, and how a gentle, connection-based approach supports long-term strength and healing. Together, they explore how to approach postpartum fitness safely, the importance of rest, and why rushing back into intense workouts can do more harm than good. This episode is for moms looking for postpartum healing, pelvic floor exercises, core rehab after pregnancy, and realistic guidance on returning to movement safely after birth. In this episode, you'll learn: • How to safely start postpartum core recovery • Why pelvic floor rehab is essential after pregnancy • The truth about "bounce back" culture • How breathwork supports core healing and recovery • Safe postpartum exercises for early recovery • How to return to fitness without injury Follow Madinat Mom: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/madinatmom [https://www.instagram.com/madinatmom] Website: https://madinatmom.com [https://madinatmom.com] Download free motherhood resources: https://madinatmom.com/free-resources-for-moms/ [https://madinatmom.com/free-resources-for-moms/]

Expert Talk | Holistic Baby Sleep: Gentle, Connection-Based Solutions (No Sleep Training Needed)

Expert Talk | Holistic Baby Sleep: Gentle, Connection-Based Solutions (No Sleep Training Needed) In this episode of the Madinat Mom Podcast, Nour speaks with Nada, a holistic baby sleep and wellbeing specialist and mom of three, about a connection-based approach to baby sleep that goes beyond traditional sleep training. Nada explains her "sleep puzzle" method—looking at the whole child and family to understand why babies and toddlers wake at night. Instead of one-size-fits-all solutions, she explores how factors like nutrition, medical issues, environment, temperament, family stress, and maternal wellbeing can affect sleep. Together, they discuss common baby sleep myths, the role of attachment in early childhood, and why frequent night waking can sometimes be developmentally normal. Nada also shares practical guidance for creating gentle sleep routines, navigating regressions, traveling with young children, and supporting sleep without forcing independence too early. This conversation is for parents looking for holistic baby sleep support, gentle sleep solutions, and connection-based parenting approaches. In this episode, you'll learn: • Why babies and toddlers wake at night • What the "sleep puzzle" approach to baby sleep means • Gentle alternatives to traditional sleep training • How attachment and connection influence sleep • Tips for sleep regressions, naps, routines, and travel • How to trust your intuition when it comes to your child's sleep Subscribe to the Madinat Mom Podcast for honest conversations, expert insights, and practical tools to support your motherhood journey. Follow Madinat Mom: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/madinatmom [https://www.instagram.com/madinatmom] Website: https://madinatmom.com [https://madinatmom.com] Download free motherhood resources: https://madinatmom.com/free-resources-for-moms/ [https://madinatmom.com/free-resources-for-moms/]