Raising Wonder

Parenting Through Grief

Renee and Nicole talk about a hard subject - grief - and what it can look like to parent through experiencing loss. Before hitting play, please keep in mind that this episode might be emotionally triggering for some, and may not be appropriate for some young listening ears.

The Art of the Transition

Nicole and Renee talk about why transitions with our kids can feel so hard, and how we might be able to rethink or restructure transitions to feel more peaceful and maybe even a bit easier. So whether you identify with the getting out the door transition struggle, the mealtime transition struggle, or some other types of transition struggle, this episode has some good in it for you.

When Your Child Triggers You

Nicole talks about the very real feeling of being triggered by child behavior and circumstances related to raising kids. She shares some stories from her own life while also offering some ideas to consider related to self-regulation, strategies for taking what we know about the brain and putting that into practical next steps, as well as ways to connect with your child during and after those triggering moments.

Decoding Your Attachment Style & Why It Matters as a Caregiver, Part 2

Renee and Nicole are back for another episode about attachment styles, and this time, Renee's sister, Catherine, joins in too. Their discussion explores this topic a bit more from both the academic, arial view and from the in-the-moment practical ways we relate to the kids in our lives.

Decoding Your Attachment Style & Why It Matters as a Caregiver, Part 1

In this episode, Renee and Nicole have a down-to-earth conversation about attachment styles and what they can look like in parenting. They talk through how understanding your own attachment style might help you show up more intentionally with your child, be kinder to yourself, and navigate relationships in healthier ways. Friendly reminder—Nicole and Renee are not therapists or doctors—just two moms learning as they go and sharing what’s been helpful for them. Our hope is that this episode feels like an honest, encouraging chat that gets you thinking and reflecting in your own parenting journey.