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Guiding Your Kids Through Medical Situations + Deployments, Unpredictability - with Child Life Specialist Mary Frances

25. From handling doctor visits and tough conversations to creating routines that help kids feel safe and secure, this episode is full of practical encouragement for parents in every stage. If you’ve ever wondered how to help your kids cope with change, uncertainty, or big emotions, this conversation with child life specialist Mary Frances will leave you feeling supported and empowered. You'll Learn: * How Medical Play Helps Kids Cope with Fear & Stress * Preparing Kids for Doctor Visits Without Trauma * Practical Ways to Use Medical Play at Home * Advocating for Your Child in Healthcare Settings * Handling the Unpredictability of Military Schedules * How to Talk to Kids About Deployments & Hard Seasons * Raising Resilient Kids Through Truth, Trust & Connection Resources Mentioned: "Curious George Goes to the Dentist" video [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O4K0T6ZmY_o] and book [https://www.walmart.com/ip/Curious-George-Visits-the-Dentist-Curious-George-8x8-9780544146112/27548061?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=101094067&adid=2222222222727548061_101094067_14069003552_202077872&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=42423897272&wl4=pla-2449037643288&wl5=9033423&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=521532765&wl11=online&wl12=27548061_101094067&veh=sem&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=202077872&gbraid=0AAAAADmfBIpJeiDXGDWMmziCKgOmtGjVY&gclid=CjwKCAjwt7XQBhBkEiwAtStpp_9WTw3GXiJ110Pp3KJXBeuCwvRQ5T_xb1WoDjIiJ6wH0qOdL1SEmBoCkLkQAvD_BwE] Ms Rachel Visits the Doctor for a Checkup youtube video [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oEn7XBxOXSw&list=PLd5nujujnZnA0MFZtKtyiUBh9ZsU4plbh]

My SIL Interviews Me - Our Military Fam Journey + Creating Community Everywhere You Go

24. I'm in the guest seat today! We reflect on: * An Iceland trip that was the catalyst for Nate joining the military * Behind the scenes of our dating and early marriage days * Fun and meaningful ways to build community through constant change (and building a life that holds people) * A trip down memory lane remembering the good and the bad of the army bases we've lived at  * The shift from one to two kids—logistics, overwhelm, emotional regulation "Build a life that holds people. And choose people that hold you"

How to Lead Your Team with Courage and Care - with Doreen C. Kelly

23. Board Certified Executive Coach and Head of School (Functional CEO) of 25 years, Doreen C. Kelly, shares several leadership lessons including: * Common Issues Executives Face Today (and How It's Parallel to What We Face as Parents) * Solving Problems vs. Managing Tension * Handling Your Anger and Disappointment With Your Team * How to Frame Courageous Conversations + Constructive Criticism (The SBI framework [https://www.ccl.org/articles/leading-effectively-articles/closing-the-gap-between-intent-vs-impact-sbii/]) * The Importance of Supportive and Honest Friendships That Will Act as a Mirror for You * A Wholistic Approach to Self-Care & Showing Up As Your Best Self * Reflections of a Working Mom This episode is faith-filled, encouraging, warm, and inspiring.  You can reach out to Doreen C. Kelly on Linkedin [https://www.linkedin.com/in/doreenkellycredsgroup/] or at The Creds Group [https://thecredsgroup.com/team].

Why Your Mom Rage Hacks Aren't Working - with Erin Randol, LCSW

22. If you've ever felt debilitating anger with your kids, this episode is for you. Erin Randol, mental health therapist, walks us through PRACTICAL tools that actually move the needle for our body when we feel anger rising and our logical brain has left the building. * Why self-talk and deep breaths aren't cutting it * What our body actually needs when we feel anger rising * The surprising influence of OCD in mom rage Resources Mentioned:  * Postpartum Support International [https://postpartum.net/] * SNAPPY MOM SURVIVAL GUIDE [https://www.sunrisetherapyservicesllc.com/erin-randol-about] (scroll down) - Use code "RAGE" to get for free. You can find Erin Randol on TikTok @momragetherapy [https://www.tiktok.com/@momragetherapy?_r=1&_t=ZP-95luRr9PEfH] and on her website Sunrise Therapy Services LLC [https://www.sunrisetherapyservicesllc.com/].

THIS is How to Talk to Your Kids About Online Safety, Consent, and Abuse - With Jessica Carlisle

21. Jessica Carlisle, Child Abuse Expert, shares everything parents need to know about teaching (and protecting!) their kids from child abuse: * Teaching how to spot red flags in adults * Child-friendly ways to model consent * How to talk body safety & private parts * Tools for parents monitoring cell phones * Empowerment for parents educating kids Resources Mentioned: A Parent's Guide to the App Store [https://apps.apple.com/us/story/id1436087967] Use parental controls to manage your child's iPhone or iPad [https://support.apple.com/en-us/105121] Other Resources: NCMEC.org [https://ncmec.org/home] Common Sense Media [https://www.commonsensemedia.org/]NCOSE [https://endsexualexploitation.org/] (national center on sexual exploitation) Family Dinner Project [https://thefamilydinnerproject.org/]