Voices of Your Village

Voices of Your Village

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Let's get real, this whole raising tiny humans thing is wild. That's why I created a place where parents, caregivers, teachers, and experts come together to create the modern parenting village. We can support one another on this crazy journey so it doesn't have to be this hard.

324- Parenting Through Cancer with Rachel Lounder

324- Parenting Through Cancer with Rachel Lounder

You're listening to Voices of Your Village, and today I am hanging out with our very own Rachel Lounder. We got to chat about what it was like for her receiving stage four cancer diagnosis when Nora was just about to turn two, and parenting through it, and even now today, seven and a half years later, eight years later, what it looks like and how it shows up for her. If you know anyone who has received a cancer diagnosis, if you have received a cancer diagnosis, I hope this is helpful. We talk a

Feb 20, • 1:06:20

323- Navigating Learning To Read with a Wiggly Kid with Stefanie Hohl, M.Ed

323- Navigating Learning To Read with a Wiggly Kid with Stefanie Hohl, M.Ed

You're listening to Voices of Your Village. And today I get to hang out with Stefanie Hohl, who has a master's in education and has been teaching children to read for years. She holds advanced degrees in both children's literature and early education, and she has experience running preschool, homeschool, and local storytime programs. Stefanie developed the ABC: See, Hear, Do, Learn to Read method to make early reading fun and easy for kids and their parents. Stefanie lives in Pittsburgh with her

Feb 13, • 1:04:24

322- Embracing Imperfection in Parenthood with Kate Hamilton

322- Embracing Imperfection in Parenthood with Kate Hamilton

You're listening to Voices of Your Village, and today I get to hang out with Kate Hamilton. She is married to Charlie since 2000 and is a mother of two young adult men who are independent, confident, and productive college students. Some might say she's an unlikely writer because of her dyslexia, yet her life experiences compelled her to write The Imperfect Parent: A Nonjudgmental Guide to Raising Children in the Modern World. She earned an MBA in international business and is a former corporate

Feb 6, • 1:03:14

321- How to Respond to Triggering Phrases Like, “I Hate You” with Rachel and Alyssa

321- How to Respond to Triggering Phrases Like, “I Hate You” with Rachel and Alyssa

You're listening to Voices of Your Village, and in this episode, Rach and I chatted all about when kids are saying like rude things to you, those hurtful phrases that really dig deep, things like, you're stupid and all that jazz, you're the worst mom in the world. We also have way more about this in our book, Big Kids, Bigger Feelings, publishing in the fall of 2025. Snag that bad boy wherever books are sold. It is going to be packed full of stuff for navigating the elementary years that like ki

Jan 30, • 53:32

320- Community and Identity: Engaging Children in Conversation with Dr. Patrick Makokoro

320- Community and Identity: Engaging Children in Conversation with Dr. Patrick Makokoro

You're listening to Voices of Your Village, and today I get to share a friend of mine with you. Dr. Patrick Makokoro is a social entrepreneur, an early childhood development practitioner, an educational researcher with extensive experience working in community and international development. I got to meet Patrick when we were both presenting at the World Forum for Early Childhood Education. I met him in Panama, and then we both bound up seeing each other again. We were selected as experts for UNE

Jan 23, • 1:34:18

319- Rethinking Intelligence: Moving Beyond Standardized Tests with Pepper Stetler

319- Rethinking Intelligence: Moving Beyond Standardized Tests with Pepper Stetler

You're listening to Voices of Your Village and today I got to hang out with Pepper Stetler. She is the author of A Measure of Intelligence: One Mother's Reckoning with the IQ Test. She writes extensively on issues facing people with intellectual disabilities and their caregivers. Her writing has appeared in the New York Times, the Atlantic, Slate, the Progressive. Pepper is a professor of art history at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, where she lives with her husband and daughter, Louisa. I lo

Jan 16, • 1:20:12

318- The Crucial Missing Component to Fixing the Childcare System with Jamee Herbert

318- The Crucial Missing Component to Fixing the Childcare System with Jamee Herbert

You're listening to Voices of Your Village and today I got a little fired up on this episode. We get to talk about the crucial missing component to fixing child care systems. I got to hang out with Jamee Herbert. She's the CEO and co -founder of BridgeCare, which is a woman -led software company that helps government agencies and nonprofit organizations manage their early care and education ecosystems. BridgeCare is driven by the mission to make high quality early childhood education accessible

Jan 9, • 1:19:43

317- Why Time in Nature Matters for Kids with Pediatricians Dr. Tandon and Dr. Glassy

317- Why Time in Nature Matters for Kids with Pediatricians Dr. Tandon and Dr. Glassy

You're listening to Voices of Your Village and today I got to hang out with two pediatricians to chat about why time in nature matters for kids and how do you overcome those barriers to outdoor time. I hung out with Pooja Tandon and Danette Glassy, both doctors who work with children and have done research in this space. Dr. Tandon is a general pediatrician and researcher at the Seattle Children's Hospital, an Associate Professor at the University of Washington School of Medicine, and the Direct

Jan 2, • 1:05:24

316- Sensory Regulation for High Energy Kids with OT Julia Ieslin: Round Two

316- Sensory Regulation for High Energy Kids with OT Julia Ieslin: Round Two

You're listening to Voices of Your Village, and today I get to share an episode that I love. I think it's just really timely right now. This is a rebroadcast of our episode with Julia Ieslin on sensory regulation for high energy kids. We're going to round to this bad boy and run it back because we're getting so many questions on this topic. It feels like it could be really helpful right now, especially in the like colder months when it's like, oh my gosh, what do we do? How do we suppor

Dec 26, 2024 • 1:17:57

315- When Your Nervous System is Overwhelmed by Your Child's Sensory Needs with OT Larissa Geleris: Round Two

315- When Your Nervous System is Overwhelmed by Your Child's Sensory Needs with OT Larissa Geleris: Round Two

Welcome back to Voices of Your Village and today is a rebroadcast of an episode with Larissa Geleris and we got to dive into when your nervous system is overwhelmed by your child's sensory needs. I, for one, have this at my household. I have a sensory mismatch with one of my children and my husband has a sensory mismatch with our other child and so we're constantly navigating this in real life. And at the end of this episode, Rach and I came together for a breakdown of what this looks l

Dec 19, 2024 • 1:26:27

314- Why Autism Goes Undiagnosed with Dr. Taylor Day, PhD

314- Why Autism Goes Undiagnosed with Dr. Taylor Day, PhD

You're listening to Voices of Your Village. And today I got to hang out with Dr. Taylor Day to chat about masking in autism. We dove into what high masking is and how it shows up outside of the autistic community as well. Oh man, it is such a bonkers idea to me that we are still so focused on eliciting certain behaviors when we know that behavior is the communication of a need. We get to dive into all that jazz in this episode. And whether you have a child who is autistic, you're autist

Dec 12, 2024 • 1:18:13

313- Teaching Our Kids How to “Bounce Back” From Bullying with Dr. Michele Borba, Ed.D

313- Teaching Our Kids How to “Bounce Back” From Bullying with Dr. Michele Borba, Ed.D

Welcome back to Voices of Your Village, and today we get to chat about teaching our kids how to bounce back from bullying with Dr. Michele Borba. Dr. Michele Borba is an internationally -renowned educator, award -winning author, and parenting, child and bullying expert recognized for her solution -based strategies to strengthen children's empathy, character, and reduce bullying. She's an NBC contributor who has appeared over 150 times on the Today Show and featured on countless shows, i

Dec 5, 2024 • 1:24:23

312- Decluttering Holiday "Shoulds" with Rachel Nielson: Round Two

312- Decluttering Holiday "Shoulds" with Rachel Nielson: Round Two

You're listening to Voices of Your Village, and today we are sharing one of my favorite episodes that I've done that just feels so appropriate in this season, where we get to talk about decluttering your holiday shoulds. We aired this last year with Rachel Nielsen from 3 and 30 Takeaways for Moms podcast. I have been on her podcast before as well, if you wanna check that out. This episode, she joined me and we are re -airing it today and adding in the breakdown with Rach and I at the en

Nov 28, 2024 • 1:14:48

311- Why Relationship is Key for Picky Eaters with Dr. Deborah MacNamara, PhD

311- Why Relationship is Key for Picky Eaters with Dr. Deborah MacNamara, PhD

You're listening to Voices of Your Village, and today I got to hang out with Dr. Deborah MacNamara. She is a dynamic speaker and best -selling author sought after for her expertise on human development, speaking at the United Nations and Dalai Lama Center for Peace and Education. She's the author of Rest, Play, Grow: Making Sense of Preschoolers and Nourished: Connection, Food, and Caring for Our Kids. Deborah is on the faculty at the Neufeld Institute and works alongside Gordon Neufeld to make

Nov 21, 2024 • 1:28:06

310- Helping “Livewire” Babies Sleep with Macall Gordon

310- Helping “Livewire” Babies Sleep with Macall Gordon

You're listening to Voices of Your Village, and today I get to hang out with Macall Gordon to talk about helping "livewire" babies sleep. Macall has a master's degree in applied psychology with a research -based specialization in infant mental health, sleep advice, and parenting culture. She also has a BS in human biology from Stanford University. She's a senior lecturer in the graduate counseling psychology program at Antioch University. She has conducted and presented her own research

Nov 14, 2024 • 1:23:57

309- Boy Culture and How it Affects Development with Dr. Niobe Way

309- Boy Culture and How it Affects Development with Dr. Niobe Way

You're listening to Voices of Your Village, and today we get to dive into boy culture and how it affects development with Dr. Niobe Way. For nearly 40 years, NYU developmental psychologist Dr. Niobe Way has been conducting groundbreaking research with teenagers, particularly boys and young men from diverse backgrounds. She's the author of more than 100 peer -reviewed research papers and is a go -to expert for media and the social science community on friendships, loneliness, teenagers,

Nov 7, 2024 • 1:19:26

308- Rethinking Weapon Play with Kisa Marx and Samuel Broaden

308- Rethinking Weapon Play with Kisa Marx and Samuel Broaden

You're listening to Voices of Your Village, and I'm so stoked about this episode. We get to chat about rethinking weapon play. This is a hot topic. It's one with a lot of opinions, and I really wanted to dive into the child development aspect of this. I got to hang out with Kisa Marx and Samuel Broaden to have this conversation. Kisa is an author, a child advocate, and a champion of early educators. With over two decades in the field, she spent 15 years running her self -affirming play

Oct 31, 2024 • 1:28:27

307- How To Gain Cooperation Without Resorting to Threats with Ralphie Jacobs

307- How To Gain Cooperation Without Resorting to Threats with Ralphie Jacobs

You're listening to Voices of Your Village, and today I get to bring a special guest to you, someone I have followed online for a long time, and it was lovely to get to chat with. We get to hang out with Ralphie Jacobs from Simply on Purpose. Ralphie lives in Austin, Texas with her husband and their four daughters. As an early childhood education expert, Ralphie quickly learned that the best way to impact a child's life for good is to teach parents. She founded Simply on Purpose where she's buil

Oct 24, 2024 • 1:12:24

306- Sensory Need or Behavioral Challenge? With Madeha Ayub, OT

306- Sensory Need or Behavioral Challenge? With Madeha Ayub, OT

You're listening to Voices of Your Village, and I got to hang out with an OT that I adore, Madeha Ayub. We got to dive into what the roots of behaviors can be and how our nervous system and our sensory systems can play a role. Madeha was born and raised in the heart of New York City. She's currently residing in Central New Jersey with her husband and two adventurous little humans, both under the age of four. She gets it, she's in it with us. She's been working as a pediatric OT for abou

Oct 17, 2024 • 1:20:51

305- Codependency and Creating Healthy Emotional Boundaries with Alyssa Zander, M.Ed

305- Codependency and Creating Healthy Emotional Boundaries with Alyssa Zander, M.Ed

You're listening to Voices of Your Village, and today we get to dive into codependency and what it looks like to create healthy emotional boundaries with Alyssa Zander. Alyssa is a codependency and relationship coach supporting women in stepping into their authenticity and joy through shadow work and healing codependency in the mother wound. She is the creator of Codependency Alchemy, a podcast and membership that's designed to support you in feeling seen and supported while breaking th

Oct 10, 2024 • 1:46:08

304- How to Talk about Food and Bodies for Eating Disorder Prevention with Colleen Reichmann, PsyD

304- How to Talk about Food and Bodies for Eating Disorder Prevention with Colleen Reichmann, PsyD

Welcome to Voices of Your Village, and today I got to hang out with Dr. Colleen Reichmann. We dove into eating disorders and how to prevent them, how to talk about food and bodies so that we can work to have this healthy relationship with our bodies and with food. It is such a nuanced conversation. I deeply appreciate that for the podcast medium that we can have a little bit of the nuanced conversation here. And I want to let folks know that I believe there isn't a one size fits all in

Oct 3, 2024 • 1:29:58

303- The Ever-Changing Parenting Game and the Allure of “The Best Choice” with Sophie Brickman

303- The Ever-Changing Parenting Game and the Allure of “The Best Choice” with Sophie Brickman

You're listening to Voices of Your Village and this episode I got to hang out with Sophie Brickman. She is a writer, reporter, and editor who has written for The New Yorker, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Elle, The Guardian, San Francisco Chronicle, and other outlets. Her work has also appeared in The Best Food Writing and The Best American Science Writing anthologies. Her first book, Baby Unplugged, about the intersection of technology and parenting received a starred Pub

Sep 26, 2024 • 42:17

302- Thriving Through Grief with Brandi Sellerz-Jackson

302- Thriving Through Grief with Brandi Sellerz-Jackson

You're listening to Voices of Your Village, and today we get to chat about thriving through grief. I got to hang out with Brandi Sellerz-Jackson. She's a storyteller, birth and postpartum doula, and the creator of Not So Private Parts. Initially created as a women's lifestyle blog, Not So Private Parts has evolved into a resource removing the shame and stigma surrounding women's issues. Sellerz -Jackson is the co -founder of Moms In Color, a black mom collective centered around celebrat

Sep 19, 2024 • 1:18:37

301- Feed Swap: Mindful Parenting Podcast with Hunter Clarke-Fields

301- Feed Swap: Mindful Parenting Podcast with Hunter Clarke-Fields

You're listening to Voices of Your Village and today's a special episode because we're doing something a little bit different. I teamed up with my pal, Hunter Clarke-Fields, and we're doing a little podcast swap. So you get to hear an episode from her podcast, Mindful Parenting Podcast. I've been on it before. You may have tuned in then, but here's an episode from her podcast, Mindful Parenting Podcast, on what mindful parenting is. What makes mindful parenting different? How is it diff

Sep 12, 2024 • 1:15:42

300- Raising Confident Kids with Eli Harwood, MA, LPC

300- Raising Confident Kids with Eli Harwood, MA, LPC

You're listening to Voices of Your Village and I'm so stoked about today's episode. I got to hang out again with my friend Eli Harwood of Attachment Nerd to chat about her latest book, Raising Securely Attached Kids. In this conversation today, we get to dive into how to raise confident kids. I have quoted her latest book, Raising Securely Attached Kids, in my upcoming book because it is just so good. And the way that she delivers information, it feels so accessible. Eli is a licensed therapist.

Sep 5, 2024 • 1:32:40

299- Navigating School Lunch with Feeding Littles’ Megan McNamee, MPH, RDN

299- Navigating School Lunch with Feeding Littles’ Megan McNamee, MPH, RDN

You're listening to Voices of Your Village, and today we get to dive into a topic that is just always on my mind. We get to chat about navigating school lunch with Feeding Littles co -founder Megan McNamee. She is a registered dietitian and nutritionist and co -founder of Feeding Littles, one of my favorite Instagram accounts. She specializes in pediatric nutrition and eating disorder prevention. Megan and her business partner Judy help parents feel confident feeding their babies, toddl

Aug 29, 2024 • 1:21:00

298- Update: After School Dysregulation with Lori Goodrich, OT

298- Update: After School Dysregulation with Lori Goodrich, OT

You're listening to Voices of Your Village, and today we get to dive into all of those big feelings that are coming up in this back -to -school time. We get to chat about something called restraint collapse, where kids restrain everything and kind of hold it in throughout the day, and then they collapse and let it all out with us. This is a doozy when they're navigating something new and hard, like back -to -school. It's like it's starting a new job or moving to a new house or any big life chang

Aug 22, 2024 • 1:13:12

297- Empowering Kids with Social Justice Education with Dr. Shelby Kretz, Ph.D.

297- Empowering Kids with Social Justice Education with Dr. Shelby Kretz, Ph.D.

You're listening to Voices of Your Village, and today we get to dive in with Dr. Shelby Kretz to chat about empowering kids with social justice education. Dr. Shelby Kretz is the creator of Little Justice Leaders, an organization that provides social justice education resources for educators and families. Little Justice Leaders offers a monthly subscription for parents and teachers that provides resources each month to learn about social justice. Little Justice Leaders has sent over 17

Aug 15, 2024 • 1:16:22

296- How to Not Raise Narcissists: Entitlement vs. Self Worth with Dr. Mary Ann Little, PhD

296- How to Not Raise Narcissists: Entitlement vs. Self Worth with Dr. Mary Ann Little, PhD

Welcome back to Voices of Your Village, and today I got to hang out with Dr. Mary Ann Little. She's a PhD and is a clinical psychologist who's been in private practice for over four decades. We got to dive into a juicy topic talking about childhood narcissism. Her latest book is Childhood Narcissism: Strategies to Raise Unselfish, Unentitled and Empathetic Children. She is currently an adjunct professor at the University of Texas Southwestern medical center at Dallas, and has served as

Aug 8, 2024 • 1:29:22

295- Raising Anti-Ableist Kids with Ashley Harris Whaley

295- Raising Anti-Ableist Kids with Ashley Harris Whaley

You're listening to Voices of Your Village, and today I got to hang out with Ashley Harris Whaley to chat about raising anti -ableist kids. Ashley is a disabled woman, mother, author, speaker, speech language pathologist, disability educator, and activist. She leads adult programs and research for the Cerebral Palsy Foundation and is the founder of Disability Reframed, an online platform focused on changing perspectives through education and conversation. Ashley is an experienced writer

Aug 1, 2024 • 1:25:56

294- Taking Ownership of Our Feelings (So Our Children Can Have Their Own) with Heather Chauvin

294- Taking Ownership of Our Feelings (So Our Children Can Have Their Own) with Heather Chauvin

You're listening to Voices of Your Village. Hello, everybody. Today, I got to hang out with Heather Chauvin of the Emotionally Uncomfortable podcast. And we had such a great conversation talking about how to take radical ownership of our own emotions and needs as adults so that we aren't laying that burden on our kids. We touch on codependency and co -parenting relationships and how so much of this work is the self -awareness of what's coming up for us underneath the way we're interacti

Jul 25, 2024 • 39:47

293- Using Neuroscience to Support Your Baby’s Brain Development with Greer Kirshenbaum, PhD

293- Using Neuroscience to Support Your Baby’s Brain Development with Greer Kirshenbaum, PhD

You're listening to Voices of Your Village, and today I get to hang out with Greer Kirshenbaum. Greer's awesome. She is an author and a neuroscientist, a doula, infant and family sleep specialist, and a mom. She trained at the University of Toronto, Columbia University, New York University, and Yale. Greer has combined her academic training with her experience as a doula and a mother to lead the Nurture Revolution. It's a movement to nurture our baby's brains to revolutionize mental hea

Jul 18, 2024 • 1:38:10

292- Improving Mental Health Outcomes Through Government Funding with Congresswoman Becca Balint

292- Improving Mental Health Outcomes Through Government Funding with Congresswoman Becca Balint

You're listening to Voices of Your Village, and today I get to bring you such an incredible guest. I got to hang out with Congresswoman Becca Balint to chat about improving mental health outcomes through government funding. Representative Balint is a mom, a teacher, a progressive leader who comes to Washington ready to fight for working families. Becca's the first woman and openly LGBTQ plus person to represent her home state of Vermont. She's the daughter of a working class mother and

Jul 11, 2024 • 1:15:15

291- The Black Side of Autism with Maria Davis-Pierre, LMHC

291- The Black Side of Autism with Maria Davis-Pierre, LMHC

You're listening to Voices of Your Village. And today, I got to hang out with Maria Davis-Pierre to chat about Black families who are navigating autism diagnoses and what that Black side of autism looks like, both within the Black community and outside of the Black community. Maria graduated from Florida State University with a Bachelor's of Science in Sociology and went on to obtain a Master's of Science in Mental Health Counseling from Nova Southeastern University. As a licensed menta

Jul 4, 2024 • 1:20:44

290- Potty Accidents, Bedwetting, and Constipation with Dr. Steve Hodges

290- Potty Accidents, Bedwetting, and Constipation with Dr. Steve Hodges

You're listening to Voices of Your Village and, boy, do I have an episode for you today. I have not stopped talking about this , and have had so many conversations with people in my real life after having recorded this episode. I got to hang out with Dr. Steve Hodges. He's a professor of pediatric urology at Wake Forest University School of Medicine. He's a leading authority on childhood toileting issues, and he's dedicated to debunking common myths surrounding daytime and bedtime wetti

Jun 27, 2024 • 54:39

289- Why Mental and Emotional Labor is Exhausting Modern Moms with Erica Djossa, MA

289- Why Mental and Emotional Labor is Exhausting Modern Moms with Erica Djossa, MA

You're listening to Voices of Your Village. Today I get to share a conversation with you about why mental and emotional labor is exhausting modern moms. I got to hang out with my friend Erica Djossa. She's the CEO and founder of Momwell and a registered psychotherapist specializing in maternal mental health with over a decade of experience. As a mom of three rambunctious young boys, Erica understands first -hand the challenges of motherhood. Perfectionism, pressure, and loss of identity

Jun 20, 2024 • 1:31:05

288- Pediatrician Dr. Mona Amin on The Impact of Focusing on Children's Weight

288- Pediatrician Dr. Mona Amin on The Impact of Focusing on Children's Weight

You're listening to Voices of Your Village and today I get to hang out with Dr. Mona Amin. She is a board -certified general pediatrician, a lactation educator, parenting coach, and a mom. She's been featured on Parents .com, Good Morning America, ABC Nightly News, Romper, Condé Nast Traveler, Very Well Family, and NBC News, and we got to chat on the impact of focusing focusing on children's weight. I felt this conversation so deeply, and it's been interesting, I noted this in the conversation b

Jun 13, 2024 • 1:20:46

287- How to Raise Kids Who Participate in Taking Care of the Home with Lori Sugarman-Li

287- How to Raise Kids Who Participate in Taking Care of the Home with Lori Sugarman-Li

You're listening to Voices of Your Village. And in this episode, I got to dive in with Lori Sugarman-Li about how to raise kids who participate in taking care of the home. It's something that's been a challenge for me-- really looking at taking care of the home, doing dishes, all that jazz versus playing with Sage and just hanging out and doing all of those things when he's asleep. We got to have a real honest conversation about it. Lori believes deeply in the power of families. She's p

Jun 6, 2024 • 1:14:19

286- How to Raise a Socially Successful Child with Dr. Stephen Nowicki, PhD

286- How to Raise a Socially Successful Child with Dr. Stephen Nowicki, PhD

You're listening to Voices of Your Village, and today I have such a special guest for you. I got to hang out with Dr. Stephen Nowicki. He is a professor of psychology at Emory University, and he has served as the director of clinical training, head of the psychological center, and head of the counseling center. Dr. Nowicki remains in active clinical practice as a diplomat in psychology, and let me tell you, he is a gem. His latest book, Raising a Socially Successful Child, teaching kids

May 30, 2024 • 1:30:22

285- Returning to Work Postpartum as a Nursing Parent with Lisa Myers

285- Returning to Work Postpartum as a Nursing Parent with Lisa Myers

Welcome back to Voices of Your Village, and today I got to hang out with Lisa Myers. She's the inventor and founding mama of Ceres Chill, a breast milk storage company that replaces the 1970s bulky cooler technology that had been holding people back for decades. She got down to work inventing a solution to solve the problem simply, elegantly, and affordably. She filed for a patent and began working with an amazing team of friends to make Ceres Chill available to any parent in search of

May 23, 2024 • 1:19:39

284- Punishment-Free Parenting with Jon Fogel

284- Punishment-Free Parenting with Jon Fogel

You're listening to Voices of Your Village. And today I get to dive into punishment -free parenting with Jon Fogel. He's a parenting educator and soon -to -be author who operates under the moniker Whole Parent on social media where he has over 1 million followers across multiple platforms. As Whole Parent, Jon offers a unique perspective on parenting grounded in evidence -based research in areas of child development, adolescent psychology, and basic neuroscience, which synthesizes strat

May 16, 2024 • 1:47:16

283- How to Foster More Collaboration and  Increase Academic Achievement with Dr. Jacqueline Harding

283- How to Foster More Collaboration and Increase Academic Achievement with Dr. Jacqueline Harding

Welcome back to Voices of Your Village and I got to hang out and chat about play. Ya'll, play is wildly important and underrated and we get to dive into why it's so important, what it does and also frankly, how it can make your life so much easier as a parent, as a teacher, as a caregiver. It's your classic win -win. I got to hang out with Dr. Jacqueline Harding. She is an international child development and education expert. She's recognized for her work advising government, practitioners, and

May 9, 2024 • 1:05:18

282- What Parents of Disabled Children Wish That Other Parents Knew with Kelley Coleman

282- What Parents of Disabled Children Wish That Other Parents Knew with Kelley Coleman

Welcome back to Voices of Your Village! I got to hang out with Kelley Coleman. She is the author of Everything No One Tells You About Parenting a Disabled Child. Kelley is a feature film development executive turned author and a passionate advocate for parents and caregivers and individuals with disabilities. She is the parent of two amazing boys, one of whom has multiple disabilities, and her book, Everything No One Tells You About Parenting a Disabled Child draws upon over a decade of

May 2, 2024 • 1:20:13

281- The Transition to Two Kids

281- The Transition to Two Kids

Welcome to Voices of Your Village, and in this episode, I got to hang out with our very own Rachel Lounder to chat about transitioning from one to two kids. We chatted about our own personal journeys and different things we hear from the outside world about, oh, what second kids are supposed to be like and all that jazz. We talked about triggers, things that worked for us, things that didn't, and we had very different experiences. My second born has similar sensory systems to her first

Apr 25, 2024 • 59:05

280- Learning How to Be a Mom While Grieving a Huge Loss with Taylor Wolfe

280- Learning How to Be a Mom While Grieving a Huge Loss with Taylor Wolfe

You're listening to Voices of Your Village, and today I get to share one of the funniest humans on the internet with you, Taylor Wolfe. You might know her as The Daily Tay. We got to dive into what it looks like to learn how to be a mom while grieving a huge loss. Taylor shares so vulnerably and openly about losing her dog Harlow, who she was so connected to and attuned to and attached to, at the same time that she was entering into motherhood. And we got to look at what does it look li

Apr 18, 2024 • 52:30

279- How to Create Habits When You're Drained and Overwhelmed with Monica Packer

279- How to Create Habits When You're Drained and Overwhelmed with Monica Packer

Welcome back to Voices of Your Village and today Monica Packer and I got to dive into how to create habits when you're drained and overwhelmed. For me, when it comes to habits, it can feel like, okay, I'm going to do this thing and then I go all in on something and then it feels really overwhelming and it doesn't continue. Or I look at it and I'm like, oh, that sounds great and I'm so spent or beyond my bandwidth that I cannot add another thing in. Even if my current system isn't workin

Apr 11, 2024 • 49:36

278- How to Balance Infant Feeding with Parental Mental Health with Victoria Facelli, IBCLC

278- How to Balance Infant Feeding with Parental Mental Health with Victoria Facelli, IBCLC

Hello everyone and welcome back to Voices of Your Village. I get to hang out with Victoria Facelli. She's an IBCLC, is a graduate of the Global Breastfeeding Institute's Lactation Program, and not the kind of lactation consultant who hates formula, which I'm super jazzed about. Right in the intro she said, "this is a book about feeding babies, nothing more, nothing less. It's easy in the early days of parenthood to confuse feeding with parenting." And I love that because I think it's so

Apr 4, 2024 • 1:21:27

277- The Key to Self Control with OT Kelly Mahler

277- The Key to Self Control with OT Kelly Mahler

You're listening to Voices of Your Village, and I get to dive in with occupational therapist Kelly Mahler about interoception, which, I would say, is the key to navigating life from a well -being standpoint. Interoception is one of the sensory systems that I think is so often overlooked, and I think it's the cornerstone for mental wellness. It definitely is the cornerstone for accessing self -control. So often we want kids to control their words, control their actions, like, ask for thi

Mar 28, 2024 • 43:19

276- How to Navigate Big Feelings in Older Kids and Teens with Casey O’Roarty, M.Ed.

276- How to Navigate Big Feelings in Older Kids and Teens with Casey O’Roarty, M.Ed.

You're listening to Voices of Your Village, and today I get to bring you a much requested episode. We get to dive into what this work looks like with older kids and teens, and especially talking about teen anxiety. I got to hang out with one of my favorite humans, Casey O'Roarty. She hosts the Joyful Courage podcast, and her work really focuses on positive discipline in those adolescent years, and all the things that come up in that space. And she truly is a human that I'm like, I'm gon

Mar 21, 2024 • 57:12

275- Why Kindness Matters with Claudia Hammond

275- Why Kindness Matters with Claudia Hammond

Welcome back to Voices of Your Village, and today I got to hang out with Claudia Hammond to talk about why kindness matters and how do we teach it. One of the things I've been really into is this difference between being nice and being kind, and what is kindness? How does it play out, not just in early childhood, but then down the road? What effects does it have on our mental health and the longevity of our mental health? I was so enriched by her research that it was really exciting to

Mar 14, 2024 • 45:37

274-  Sneak Peek: Seed Teacher Summit

274- Sneak Peek: Seed Teacher Summit

Y 'all I am so jazzed to share today's special episode with you. It's a sneak peek from our 2024 Seed Teacher Summit coming at you March 12th to the 14th. We are so grateful to have a brand new batch of incredible speakers this year and so many essential topics like Playful Transitions, Why Play Matters for Neurodivergent Learners, and of course How to Manage a Classroom Full of Spitters. This is going to be a compilation episode with little snippets from a handful of the interviews jus

Mar 7, 2024 • 38:04

273- How to use Screen Time as a Tool for Regulation with Ash Brandin, Ed.S

273- How to use Screen Time as a Tool for Regulation with Ash Brandin, Ed.S

Welcome back to Voices of Your Village! We heard you loud and clear after our last digital media podcast interview that you wanted more. So we are diving in with Ash Brandin, you might know them as the Gamer Educator over on Instagram. And today we get to chat about how to use screen time as a tool for regulation. I am stoked to share this and also know that for a lot of us, there's a lot of messaging around screen time as something that's only dysregulating for folks. We get to look at what's h

Feb 29, 2024 • 53:48

272- Sharing Our Cultural Traditions Without Passing on Trauma with Ed Center

272- Sharing Our Cultural Traditions Without Passing on Trauma with Ed Center

You're listening to Voices of Your Village and today I got to hang out with Ed Center to chat about sharing our cultural traditions without passing on trauma. There are so many things from our childhood that we might want to pass on, and so many that we might not, and sometimes these get muddled and mixed and we might wonder like how do we separate some parts of this? What does it look like to parent kids who are experiencing a lot of trauma or who have experienced trauma? We got to cha

Feb 22, 2024 • 1:00:47

271- Baby Talk, "Fake" Helplessness and Regressions with Caley Kukla, M.Ed.

271- Baby Talk, "Fake" Helplessness and Regressions with Caley Kukla, M.Ed.

Welcome back to Voices of Your Village and today we're diving into baby talk, "fake" helplessness, and regressions with Caley Kukla. I have been following Caley on Instagram for a long time and so it was no shock to me when it felt like we could have just hung out forever. It was such a fun conversation to get to have because I feel like these things are so triggering for so many of us. I know for myself, the like fake helplessness, the like, oh, I can't do it, I need help, in like that

Feb 15, 2024 • 48:38

270- When Your Nervous System is Overwhelmed by your Child's Sensory Needs with OT Larissa Geleris

270- When Your Nervous System is Overwhelmed by your Child's Sensory Needs with OT Larissa Geleris

Welcome back to Voices of Your Village. And today we get to dive into something that really hits home for me. We get to chat with Larissa Geleris about when your nervous system is overwhelmed by your child's sensory needs. Larissa is an occupational therapist and y 'all know how much I love an OT. It was really helpful because really right when Sage was pretty young, it became clear that he and I are a sensory mismatch. That what fuels me and is recharging for me is the opposite of what

Feb 8, 2024 • 54:14

269- The "Good Enough" Principle of Digital Parenting with Dr. Katie Davis

269- The "Good Enough" Principle of Digital Parenting with Dr. Katie Davis

You're listening to Voices of Your Village. And today I got to hang out with Dr. Katie Davis. She wrote a book that I'm finding so helpful. It's called Technology's Child, Digital Media's Role in the Ages and Stages of Growing Up. One of the things as a parent that I truly like feel a little lost in is what this looks like when it comes to technology and social media and just like what they're consuming, because it's so different from how we were raised, right? When I was hanging out wi

Feb 1, 2024 • 46:56

Bonus Episode: Mila's Birth Story with Alyssa and Zach

Bonus Episode: Mila's Birth Story with Alyssa and Zach

BONUS EPISODE: Mila's Birth Story! Today I get to hang with two special guests. I get to bring Zach, my husband, on today, and our little Mila Bean is snoozing in a carrier on me, while Zach and I recount Mila's Birth story to share with y'all. I look forward to hearing people's questions and if you have curiosities about our birth, but also just like home birth or anything like that. We'll put up a post on Instagram, so you can pop on over and ask any questions, or shoot me a DM if you

Jan 30, 2024 • 46:07

268- Navigating the Age of "High Pressure Parenting" with Dr. Aliza Pressman

268- Navigating the Age of "High Pressure Parenting" with Dr. Aliza Pressman

Today I got to hang out with someone I've adored for a while from afar, from her podcast, Dr. Aliza Pressman. She's a developmental psychologist with nearly two decades of experience working with families and the healthcare providers who care for them. Aliza is an assistant clinical professor in the Division of Behavioral Health Department of Pediatrics in the ICAN School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital, where she is co -founding director of the Mount Sinai Parenting Center. Aliza i

Jan 25, 2024 • 47:02

267- How to Reduce Overwhelm in a Time of Chronic Stress with Dr. Aditi Nerurkar

267- How to Reduce Overwhelm in a Time of Chronic Stress with Dr. Aditi Nerurkar

Today on Voices of Your Village I got to hang out with Dr. Aditi Nerurkar and y 'all, this is a conversation I feel like so many of us have been needing. Her book The Five Resets helps us dive into what it looks like to reduce stress and overwhelm so that we can show up as our best self. I love her work because it's so actionable and practical. I think it's especially key to look at how to reduce overwhelm in a time of chronic stress, where when we look at the past few years, we've had

Jan 18, 2024 • 47:06

266- Reclaiming Self-Esteem in Motherhood with Libby Ward

266- Reclaiming Self-Esteem in Motherhood with Libby Ward

Welcome to Voices of Your Village, and today I got to hang out with someone that I truly have such respect for and just adore on the internet, and then in real life, it turns out as well. I got to hang out with Libby Ward, Diary of an Honest Mom is her handle, if you're not following. What I love so much about how she shows up is that we throw the word authenticity around a lot, but I truly feel like she embodies that, where she talks about the realities and the struggles and the challe

Jan 11, 2024 • 49:48

265- Breaking Cycles from our Childhood with Dr. Mariel Buqué

265- Breaking Cycles from our Childhood with Dr. Mariel Buqué

You're listening to Voices of Your Village, and today we get to chat about how to break these intergenerational cycles. I got to hang out with Dr. Mariel Buqué. She is a Columbia University trained psychologist and an intergenerational trauma expert and the author of her new book, Break the Cycle. It's out right now. I love that her framework really embodies both the nervous system regulation alongside the emotion processing and really diving into what is coming up for us from our child

Jan 4, 2024 • 39:30

264- Building Allyship for Plus Size Kids with Pam Luk

264- Building Allyship for Plus Size Kids with Pam Luk

You're listening to Voices of Your Village. This is episode 264. I got to hang out with Pam Luk to chat about building allyship for plus size kids. We know that the world that we are living in today is so different from the world that so many of us grew up in, and we all are coming to the table with our childhood experiences and our cultural experiences, and that includes our body experiences, what we've experienced in our bodies, what we've heard about our bodies, what we've been expos

Dec 28, 2023 • 52:35

263- Sensory Regulation for High Energy Kids with Julia Ieslin

263- Sensory Regulation for High Energy Kids with Julia Ieslin

You're listening to Voices of Your Village. This is episode 263. Y 'all know I love hanging out with an OT, an Occupational Therapist, and today I got to hang out with OT Julia Ieslin to talk about high energy kiddos. We are diving into what it looks like to support those sensory seekers who have a lot of energy, and trying to meet those needs-- and what does that look like? How do we do that as an adult? How do we do that in families of multiples or in a classroom setting when you can't give on

Dec 21, 2023 • 52:08

262- How to Navigate Grief and Loss with Ashley LeMieux

262- How to Navigate Grief and Loss with Ashley LeMieux

Welcome to Voices of Your Village. This is episode 262. I got to hang out with Ashley Lemieux and chat about grief and loss and what it looks like to navigate those. I think this is an especially tricky time of year where a lot of grief can come up and we can almost be reliving loss. I have followed Ashley's journey for a long time, and have found bits and pieces of myself in her journey--sometimes mirroring the same timelines. And I want to let you know that there are a bunch of things

Dec 14, 2023 • 45:17

261- Transforming our Attachment Patterns with Eli Harwood

261- Transforming our Attachment Patterns with Eli Harwood

You're listening to Voices of Your Village and boy, do I have a banger of an episode for you today. I got to hang out with Eli Harwood. She is such a dreamboat. Her Instagram handle, @attachmentnerd, if you're not following already, is a gem. And she wrote the book, Securely Attached. Y 'all, attachment is at the root of how we show up in this world. There is a whole section in Tiny Humans, Big Emotions about it because we can't talk about how we interact with kids without talking about

Dec 7, 2023 • 1:03:08

260 - How to create secure adult relationships with Dr. Nicole LePera

260 - How to create secure adult relationships with Dr. Nicole LePera

You're listening to Voices of Your Village, and today I got to hang out with my friend, Dr. Nicole LaPera. We got to chat about her new book, "How to Be the Love You Seek". We're diving into how to create secure adult relationships, and y'all, buckle up, because it turns out it's about us. We get to chat about how our childhood impacts our current relationships, and what early childhood trauma can do, and the impact it can have on our mind and our body. And then where do we go from ther

Nov 30, 2023 • 54:07

259 - Decluttering Holiday "Shoulds" with Rachel Nielson

259 - Decluttering Holiday "Shoulds" with Rachel Nielson

Welcome to Voices of Your Village, so this is a selfish episode because I really needed it. This is about how to declutter the "shoulds" in the holiday season. One of my challenges is like, Oh I should be doing this. I should be baking cookies with my kids. I should be doing family photos and holiday cards and getting those sent out. But all of these "shoulds" add up for me. And ultimately, I end up showing up as a parent I don't wanna be when it's a lot of things that really don't matt

Nov 23, 2023 • 45:04

258 - How to navigate rage as a parent with Kelly Smith

258 - How to navigate rage as a parent with Kelly Smith

You're listening to Voices of Your Village. And today I get to hang out with Kelly Smith. Kelly is a certified yoga teacher and she's a meditation teacher. She's the host of a podcast called Mindful in Minutes. and she's the author of the book, Mindful in Minutes: Meditation for the Modern Family. We get to dive in in this conversation about my triggers around the words mindfulness, meditation, and how they, for a long time for me, felt like things that were for somebody else and things

Nov 16, 2023 • 56:57

257 - Preparing your partnership for postpartum (and parenting multiple kids) with Ashley Brichter

257 - Preparing your partnership for postpartum (and parenting multiple kids) with Ashley Brichter

Welcome back to Voices of Your Village. We're back to continue our conversation with Ashley Brichter, the educator, speaker, consultant, and entrepreneur behind Birth Smarter. Along with being a doula, birth educator and Fair Play facilitator, she is a loving mom who know's the postpartum game first hand. Postpartum is challenging after our first baby, but what about when we already have a toddler or kiddo who needs you? How do we make time for our first borns, our new babies, our partn

Nov 9, 2023 • 1:00:32

256 - Preparing Your Partnership for the Birth of a Sibling with Ashley Brichter

256 - Preparing Your Partnership for the Birth of a Sibling with Ashley Brichter

Welcome back to Voices of Your Village. Today, I get to hang out with Ashley Brichter. She is an educator, speaker, consultant, and entrepreneur. Despite her experience with hundreds of families as a doula and birth educator, like so many, her birth did not, quote, go as planned. Better for it, she founded Birth Smarter in 2019, which provides unbiased, inclusive, and award-winning practical wisdom and guidance to the next generation of families. She's a certified Fair Play facilitator and sits

Nov 2, 2023 • 27:47

256 - Preparing Your Partnership for the Birth of a Sibling with Ashley Brichter

256 - Preparing Your Partnership for the Birth of a Sibling with Ashley Brichter

Welcome back to Voices of Your Village. Today, I get to hang out with Ashley Brichter. She is an educator, speaker, consultant, and entrepreneur. Despite her experience with hundreds of families as a doula and birth educator, like so many, her birth did not, quote, go as planned. Better for it, she founded Birth Smarter in 2019, which provides unbiased, inclusive, and award-winning practical wisdom and guidance to the next generation of families. She's a certified Fair Play facilitator

Nov 2, 2023 • 30:31

255 - How to address relationship challenges with Dr.Tracy Dalgleish

255 - How to address relationship challenges with Dr.Tracy Dalgleish

You're listening to Voices of Your Village, and today I get to hang out with Dr. Tracey Dalgleish. She and I got to dive into how to address relationship challenges. Y 'all, I don't know about you, but for me, and for us, entering into parenthood especially was this real shift in our relationship. What did it mean to prioritize us or even ourselves individually when we're trying to keep a tiny human alive, when there's someone else who always needs you, and all the things that come along with th

Oct 26, 2023 • 52:14

255 - How to address relationship challenges with Dr.Tracy Dalgleish

255 - How to address relationship challenges with Dr.Tracy Dalgleish

You're listening to Voices of Your Village, and today I get to hang out with Dr. Tracey Dalgleish. She and I got to dive into how to address relationship challenges. Y 'all, I don't know about you, but for me, and for us, entering into parenthood especially was this real shift in our relationship. What did it mean to prioritize us or even ourselves individually when we're trying to keep a tiny human alive, when there's someone else who always needs you, and all the things that come alon

Oct 26, 2023 • 54:58

254 - Bedtime stalling with Rachel Lounder

254 - Bedtime stalling with Rachel Lounder

You're listening to Voices of Your Village, and today I get to hang out with one of my favorite humans, our first ever SEED employee, Rachel Lounder, to chat about bedtime stalling. This is something we've been talking about a lot over at the SEED team, behind the scenes, as all of our kids have gone through some bedtime stalling and pushback, and it is a doozy to navigate. So we get to dive into what it looks like, where it's coming from, and what you can do as you move through it. Remember, ov

Oct 19, 2023 • 47:47

254 - Bedtime stalling with Rachel Lounder

254 - Bedtime stalling with Rachel Lounder

You're listening to Voices of Your Village, and today I get to hang out with one of my favorite humans, our first ever SEED employee, Rachel Lounder, to chat about bedtime stalling. This is something we've been talking about a lot over at the SEED team, behind the scenes, as all of our kids have gone through some bedtime stalling and pushback, and it is a doozy to navigate. So we get to dive into what it looks like, where it's coming from, and what you can do as you move through it. Rem

Oct 19, 2023 • 50:31

253 - How to practice emotional regulation with kids with Dr. Tina Payne Bryson

253 - How to practice emotional regulation with kids with Dr. Tina Payne Bryson

Welcome back to Voices of Your Village, and I got to hang out with one of my heroes, Dr. Tina Payne Bryson. She is the co-author of one of my favorite books, The Whole Brain Child, and has authored and co-authored many books beyond that that we dive into in this episode. We got to chat about risk management. And y'all, this is something I feel really passionate about because we get to teach kids what it looks like to listen to their inner voice, and to cultivate that, and to lean on it, to say l

Oct 12, 2023 • 1:08:53

253 - How to practice emotional regulation with kids with Dr. Tina Payne Bryson

253 - How to practice emotional regulation with kids with Dr. Tina Payne Bryson

Welcome back to Voices of Your Village, and I got to hang out with one of my heroes, Dr. Tina Payne Bryson. She is the co-author of one of my favorite books, The Whole Brain Child, and has authored and co-authored many books beyond that that we dive into in this episode. We got to chat about risk management. And y'all, this is something I feel really passionate about because we get to teach kids what it looks like to listen to their inner voice, and to cultivate that, and to lean on it, to say l

Oct 12, 2023 • 1:11:37

252 - Tiny Humans, Big Emotions with Alyssa Blask Campbell

252 - Tiny Humans, Big Emotions with Alyssa Blask Campbell

This is a very special episode of the Voices of Your Village, today your special guest is me! I got to be on the other side of the mic for this one where Rachel Lounder, one of our Seed team members interviewing me to ask me questions that you submitted about Tiny Humans, Big Emotions, my upcoming book. This was so fun to get to dive into, to give the backstory on the book, to talk about how it's different and why we wrote it. I am so grateful for all of you pre-ordering the book right now. It's

Oct 5, 2023 • 1:00:36

252 - Tiny Humans, Big Emotions with Alyssa Blask Campbell

252 - Tiny Humans, Big Emotions with Alyssa Blask Campbell

This is a very special episode of the Voices of Your Village, today your special guest is me! I got to be on the other side of the mic for this one where Rachel Lounder, one of our Seed team members interviewing me to ask me questions that you submitted about Tiny Humans, Big Emotions, my upcoming book. This was so fun to get to dive into, to give the backstory on the book, to talk about how it's different and why we wrote it.I am so grateful for all of you pre-ordering the book right n

Oct 5, 2023 • 1:03:20

251 - How to have tough conversations with kids with Robyn Silverman

251 - How to have tough conversations with kids with Robyn Silverman

You're listening to Voices of Your Village, and today's episode is one of those where I was like, gosh, I need this at my fingertips at all times, because have you ever like been in one of those scenarios where your kid says something, and all of a sudden you're like, oh, yikes, how am I supposed to respond to this? We're in public, and they just said this thing that now I'm feeling really embarrassed, or I just truly had no roadmap, or how are we already here for this tough conversatio

Sep 28, 2023 • 47:39

250 - Mom burnout and alternatives to typical self care with Dr. Morgan Cutlip

250 - Mom burnout and alternatives to typical self care with Dr. Morgan Cutlip

You're listening to Voices of Your Village, and today we're talking about such a needed topic. I got to hang out with Dr. Morgan Cutlip to chat about burnout, in particular moms, and we got to dive into actual practical self-care and how it isn't prescriptive, and that what works for one person is going to be different than what works for someone else. I love this so much because I think so much of our burnout comes back to how we're taking care of ourselves, and what does that look lik

Sep 21, 2023 • 45:43

249 - A Roadmap for Parenting Even the Most Challenging Kids with Dayna Abraham

249 - A Roadmap for Parenting Even the Most Challenging Kids with Dayna Abraham

You're listening to Voices of Your Village, have you ever found yourself looking at parenting advice or tips or accounts or things like that, and being like, okay, that sounds great, but my child would not respond to that. That wouldn't work for them. You know that I am not here for a one-size-fits-all approach, which is why Dayna Abraham's book, "Calm the Chaos, A Fail-Proof Roadmap for Parenting Even the Most Challenging Kids" is so darn helpful.  We got to have this discussion around

Sep 14, 2023 • 47:35

248 - Navigating social media privacy and reputation with kids and teens with Devorah Heitner

248 - Navigating social media privacy and reputation with kids and teens with Devorah Heitner

You're listening to Voices of Your Village. And on this episode, I got to have a conversation that I personally have been wanting to have for a long time. I got to hang out with Dr. Devorah Heitner and chat about Growing Up In Public her latest book. I think it's huge because we are living in this world as parents that we didn't grow up in when it comes to screens and navigating privacy and reputation with kids and teens. Like, if a teen posts this photo, what does that mean for them n

Sep 7, 2023 • 1:02:38

247 - Raising kids differently than you were raised with Dr. Lynyetta Willis

247 - Raising kids differently than you were raised with Dr. Lynyetta Willis

You're listening to Voices of Your Village. And in this episode, we get to talk about what it looks like in practice to raise children differently than we were raised. I got to hang out with one of my favorite people, Dr. Lynyetta Willis, to chat about this. In this episode, we really get to go down and dirty into like, what does this look like in practice? Because I don't know about you, but there are some things I want to pass on from my childhood and some things that I don't. And how

Aug 31, 2023 • 58:33

246 - After school dysregulation with Lori Goodrich

246 - After school dysregulation with Lori Goodrich

Welcome back to Voices of Your Village. On this epidoe I got to hang out with Lori Goodrich. She's an occupational therapist that I love and have leaned on over the years for so many things. And we got to chat about restraint collapse. You know, when your kid comes home from school or childcare and they just melt for you, or maybe they've been with a grandparent and all of a sudden they break down for you. That is restraint collapse, where they've held it together all day long and then

Aug 24, 2023 • 59:17

245 - How to Navigate Busy Seasons with KC Davis

245 - How to Navigate Busy Seasons with KC Davis

Welcome back to Voices of Your Village. And today we get to chat with KC Davis, the author of How to Keep House While You're Drowning. I loved this conversation so much because I feel like I truly, truly needed it. Like, what do we do when it feels like there's 7 billion things that we're supposed to do or that we have to do that are vying for our attention? And it just feels like there's too much when you feel like you're drowning or overwhelmed by all the things. I'm so grateful for t

Aug 17, 2023 • 1:05:27

244 - Raising Emotionally Intelligent Humans with Lauren Stauble

244 - Raising Emotionally Intelligent Humans with Lauren Stauble

You're listening to Voices of Your Village and I have such a special episode today. I get to bring you Lauren Stauble. Lauren is the co creator of the Collaborative Emotion Processing method. And she's my co author of Tiny Humans, Big Emotions. We got to dive into what the CEP Method is, why we don't believe in a one size fits all approach, and walk you through what does it look like? A little bit in practice, give you insight and really a sneak peek into the kind of stuff that you'll f

Aug 10, 2023 • 1:19:51

243 - Back to school Q&A with Ellen Drolette

243 - Back to school Q&A with Ellen Drolette

Welcome back to Voices of Your Village. Today, I get to hang out with Ellen Drolette, and I get to be on the other side of the mic. Ellen got to ask me questions about back to school, and really, how can we support our kids? What can we do to prepare them for what's to come with a new classroom or new teachers or new school, new kids, new routine, all that jazz. There's so much that we can do now and to prepare and then also what it looks like to navigate this in the moment and beyond.

Aug 3, 2023 • 33:14

242 - How to mindfully raise kind, confident kids with Hunter Clark-Fields

242 - How to mindfully raise kind, confident kids with Hunter Clark-Fields

Welcome back to another episode of Voices of Your Village. Today we get to chat about how to mindfully raise kind, confident kids. We get to hang out with my friend Hunter Clark-Fields. She is the author of Raising Good Humans: a Mindful Guide to Breaking the Cycle of Reactive Parenting and Raising Kind, Confident Kids. And out now is her book Raising Good Humans Every Day. I am so obsessed with this book because it's super practical and you don't have to read the whole book in one. You

Jul 27, 2023 • 55:39

241 - How to talk to kids about death with Child Life Specialist, Ali Waltien

241 - How to talk to kids about death with Child Life Specialist, Ali Waltien

Welcome back villagers, today get to hang out with an old friend of mine. Ali Waltien, a licensed clinical psychologist and a certified child life specialist. Ali started her career in 2008 as a certified child life specialist here at UVM, our children's hospital. I reached out to Ali when I was writing Tiny Humans, Big Emotions, because I really wanted to talk about the emotional aspect, about how to help kids process death and the do's and don'ts, about talking about sickness and deat

Jul 20, 2023 • 43:52

240 - Neurodiversity Affirming Practices with SLP’s Chris and Jessie

240 - Neurodiversity Affirming Practices with SLP’s Chris and Jessie

Welcome back to Voices of Your Village. I got to hang out with Chris Wenger and Jesse Ginsburg. They are both speech language pathologists who really dive into Neurodiversity affirming practices and really how to celebrate and honor Neurodiversity. I love so much about this interview, but personally, I really love having conversations with SLPs Speech Language Pathologists who are trained in sensory integration and understand how sensory integration affects how we show up in everything,

Jul 13, 2023 • 55:17

239 - How to keep kids at the center of divorce - not in the middle of it with Sarah Lyman

239 - How to keep kids at the center of divorce - not in the middle of it with Sarah Lyman

Today I get to dive into a topic we get so many requests about. I got to hang out with Sarah Lyman the founder of Purpl Couch, and we got to chat about what it looks like to keep kids at the center of divorce, not in the middle of it. And we really got to chat about how do you really do this, what does it look like logistically? And there's so many things to figure out in the process of divorce, even outside of the adult feelings, just the logistics of it all and how do we do this while

Jul 6, 2023 • 55:10

238 - How to have healthy conversations about sex with Vanessa & Xander Marin

238 - How to have healthy conversations about sex with Vanessa & Xander Marin

Buckle up today, y'all, because we are diving in to the topic of sex. We get to hang out with Vanessa and Xander Marin. They are over at Vanessa and Xander on Instagram. They wrote an incredible book called, Sex Talks. And what I love about them is that their approach to sex is really about an approach to communication. How are we showing up in relationship with one another? How are we having conversations, especially ones that might feel awkward or new for us, like, if we didn't grow u

Jun 29, 2023 • 53:30

237 - Why parents need to matter more than peers with Gordon Neufeld

237 - Why parents need to matter more than peers with Gordon Neufeld

Welcome back to Voices of Your Village. Today we get to chat about the difference between the peer relationship and the parent or caregiver relationship. We get a lot of questions about this and really what comes up there's and really looking at how do we separate that relationship? What's different about the relationship with peers or other humans in the world than our parents or caregivers? How does it show up? How does it affect us as humans, and how does that matter? What is our job

Jun 23, 2023 • 1:05:36

236 - Busy Toddler’s Susie Allison on what Kindergarten readiness really looks like

236 - Busy Toddler’s Susie Allison on what Kindergarten readiness really looks like

Today we're gonna dive into what kindergarten readiness really looks like. I got to hang out with Susie Allison from Busy Toddler. If you're not following Busy Toddler already, it's an incredible follow over on on Instagram. We got to talk about the history of kindergarten and how we even got where we are and what it looked like to move forward and what really matters when we're looking at child development and short and long term outcomes. We got to break down some data and science and talk abo

Jun 15, 2023 • 56:56

235 - How to find balance as a working mom with Paula Faris

235 - How to find balance as a working mom with Paula Faris

Today I got to hang out with Paula Faris. She is the author of You Don't Have to Carry It All. We know that historically, working mothers have been forced and expected to carry it all. And Paula dives into all this in her book. Where do we go from here? What do we do next? How do we shift this conversation and these narratives and frankly these practices? I think this is just such a needed topic to dive into the fact that we don't have to carry it all. We so often are. And this message

Jun 8, 2023 • 52:00

234 - How to build a relationship of trust around substances with Jess Lahey

234 - How to build a relationship of trust around substances with Jess Lahey

This week I got to sit down with the author of the Addiction Innoculation: Raising Healthy Kids in a Culture of Dependence, Jess Lahey. This is such and important book and conversation, Jess describes this book as the book she was truly meant to write and the story she was meant to share. She gives so many actionable tips for parents who want to start this conversation early with their kids. And she talks about how to do that in a way that is not only gentle, but builds in the small con

Jun 1, 2023 • 1:07:06

233 - Navigating Adult Anxiety with Dr. Ellen Vora

233 - Navigating Adult Anxiety with Dr. Ellen Vora

I got to hang out with Dr. Ellen Vora. Oh gosh, I love hanging out with Ellen. She is incredible. She wrote a beautiful book about adult anxiety. And let me tell you y'all like we know anxiety is on the rise and we need concrete tools for what to do with it. And when I first started reading her book, The Anatomy of Anxiety, it was one of those things where immediately I was like, yes, yes. Yep, so much yes to this. As a human who once lived with a lot of anxiety and has learned a lot of

May 25, 2023 • 1:02:56

232 - How to build a culture of inclusivity at home with Heather Avis

232 - How to build a culture of inclusivity at home with Heather Avis

You're listening to Voices of Your Village. And today we get to hang out with my pal Heather Avis from the Lucky Few Foundation. Maybe you follow The Lucky Few Official on Instagram. Fantastic follow. Heather wrote one of my absolute favorite children's books. It's called Everyone Belongs. And I honestly, I cannot read it without crying. It's so good. It's one of my favorite gifts to give at kids' birthday parties. And today we get to dive in with her on how to build a culture of inclus

May 18, 2023 • 42:57

231 - Compassionate discipline with Wendy Snyder

231 - Compassionate discipline with Wendy Snyder

Today we get to dive in with Wendy Snyder of Fresh Start Families. I got to chat with Wendy all about compassionate discipline. I don't know about you, but I feel like this is one of those topics that is just a hot button one. Like, what is discipline? What's the difference between discipline and punishment? How do we navigate boundaries and discipline with compassion? How do we really connect with the human in front of us and be mindful of our triggers and aware of our like, especially

May 11, 2023 • 59:52

230 - Navigating the NICU, from NICU nurse, Zach Drolette

230 - Navigating the NICU, from NICU nurse, Zach Drolette

Today I got to hang out with NICU nurse Zach Drolette and dive into what it can look like to experience a NICU stay and ways to advocate for yourself, for your family, for your tiny human or tiny humans and how to also practice self care in this often exhausting roller coaster of a season. We have a special little intro here for you as well where you get to hear from NICU parents who have walked that journey and can share their words of wisdom. I'm so excited to be able to share this ep

May 4, 2023 • 47:10

229 - How to have and model hard, nuanced discussions for kids with Marie Beecham

229 - How to have and model hard, nuanced discussions for kids with Marie Beecham

Today I get to hang out with Marie Beecham. Marie is a diversity, equity, and inclusion advocate. She has empowered millions online by guiding them through the steps of becoming a change maker. Her life's work is helping people make a difference, and she teaches people to do just that on her podcast, The Change Maker. I think the key to moving forward together collectively is learning how to have conversations with people who don't already think like we do. It's very easy to get fired u

Apr 27, 2023 • 1:02:25

228 - How to rewrite the inner critic narrative with Susan Verde

228 - How to rewrite the inner critic narrative with Susan Verde

Today I get to hang out with Susan Verde. Susan is a New York Times Bestselling author and she's written a bunch of kids books that you might be familiar with. The I Am series, and she teaches yoga and works on social emotional awareness, which, you know, is our jam over here. But Susan coming in hot with an adult book. Say One Kind Thing. It is so needed today in a world where we can be so hard on ourselves at every turn. Join me to talk to Susan about her amazing new book and get some

Apr 20, 2023 • 50:49

227 - How Wonderschool is changing childcare systems with Chris Bennett

227 - How Wonderschool is changing childcare systems with Chris Bennett

In this episode I get to hang out with the CEO of Wonderschool, Chris Bennett. Chris and I got to dive into how Wonderschool is changing childcare systems. Ya'll know I am not here for a Band-aid on a bullet hole. I love really taking a million steps back and looking at the whole picture, getting that bird's eye view and saying, how do we create systems change? Change that supports Early Childhood educators, that's best for families and for kids. What does this really look like and how

Apr 13, 2023 • 31:05

226 - How to break cycles with Kobe Campbell

226 - How to break cycles with Kobe Campbell

I got to hang out with Kobe Campbell to dive into her first book. "Why Am I Like This? How to Break Cycles, Heal from Trauma and Restore Your Faith. Y'all, this conversation, it was so fun to have and to dive into, really at the crux of doing this work, of raising emotionally intelligent humans is diving into our own work of who am I? What am I coming to the table with? What am I bringing from my childhood, and how do I build tools and awareness so that I can regulate and respond with i

Apr 6, 2023 • 49:09

225 - Diving into the Sensory System with OT Lori Goodrich

225 - Diving into the Sensory System with OT Lori Goodrich

We hear that word sensory a lot, but what does that even mean? And spoiler alert, it's how we function in the world. It is the foundation for how we show up, for how we feel, for how we process emotions, for everything. This episode is pure gold, and I'm so excited to share it with you.Since this episode was recorded, Lori has opened a small private practice called Thrive Together Occupational Therapy. You can find her new website at www.thrivetogetherot.com! I also wanted to let you kn

Mar 30, 2023 • 51:53

224 - The cost of childcare and what to do about it with Aly Richards

224 - The cost of childcare and what to do about it with Aly Richards

The cost of childcare we all know is outrageous, and our Early Childhood educators are making next to nothing. I got to hang out with Aly Richards, the CEO of Let's Grow Kids here in Vermont, who has dedicated her work at LGK to bringing high quality, affordable childcare to every Vermont family. In this episode, we got to dive into the cost of care and what to do about it on a state level. What does this investment look like? How much is it? Where do the funds come from? How do we trul

Mar 23, 2023 • 52:48

223 - Building resilience for Early Childhood Educators with Ellen Drolette

223 - Building resilience for Early Childhood Educators with Ellen Drolette

We have another awesome episode for you all today! I got to sit down with Ellen Drolette, a family childcare provider with over three decades of experience in the field. She is so passionate about her work and it truly shines through. She is the author of “Overcoming Teacher Burnout in Early Childhood: Strategies for Change” has helped so many teachers and providers and she is an amazing voice for change in the field. She is the owner of Positive Spin VTLLC and also works for Seed suppo

Mar 16, 2023 • 55:17

222 - How our coping mechanisms in childhood show up in our parenthood with Dr. Gabor Mate

222 - How our coping mechanisms in childhood show up in our parenthood with Dr. Gabor Mate

Welcome back to another episode, villagers! I had the pleasure of chatting with Dr. Gabor Mate, author of “The Myth of Normal.” We dive into his new book, and he shared his insights on the coping mechanisms that imprint on us in childhood and how that can affect our own parenting. We discuss what makes this culture toxic, why trauma is so wide spread and how best to support our tiny humans. He has so many wise words on this topic so I hope you get as much out of this conversation as I d

Mar 9, 2023 • 48:43

221 - How to discuss gender with kids with Wes Chernin

221 - How to discuss gender with kids with Wes Chernin

Welcome back to the podcast villagers! On today’s episode I got to sit down with Wes Chernin, who is a wealth of knowledge on many topics. Wes is an SLP which is how we first connected, you know how we love an SLP over here at Seed! But today our conversation centered around a topic that can feel uncomfortable for some people to talk about, and that is how to discuss gender with kids. When to talk about it, how to talk about it, and how to help answer kids questions in public when you feel like

Mar 2, 2023 • 45:45

220 - How to connect with your child for conscious parenting with Dr Shefali part two

220 - How to connect with your child for conscious parenting with Dr Shefali part two

Are you all ready for part two of our conversation with Dr. Shefali? I had so much fun last week chatting with her about the book, her strategies and getting into the first few stages of her method. You’re not going to want to miss the second half of this amazing conversation. Dr. Shefali shares more tips on the “how” as we dive into the upcoming release of her newest parenting book, The Parenting Map: Step by Step Solutions to Consciously Create the Ultimate Parent-Child Relationship.

Feb 23, 2023 • 21:30

219 - How to connect with your child for conscious parenting with Dr. Shefali pt 1

219 - How to connect with your child for conscious parenting with Dr. Shefali pt 1

Welcome back villagers! We’ve been working on some fantastic content during our break and we can’t wait to share it with you all.  This week we’re kicking it off with the first half of my conversation with Dr. Shefali. She is the author of "A Radical Awakening" and "The Conscious Parent." And her new book “The Parenting Map: Step by Step Solutions to Consciously Create the Ultimate Parent Child Relationship” is coming out soon. Her previous two books are favorites regarding the “what” a

Feb 16, 2023 • 33:29

218 - School and Childcare Transition Series: Episode 5

218 - School and Childcare Transition Series: Episode 5

Welcome back villagers! It's that time of year again, time for back to school transitions, childcare transitions and tackling the big emotions that come with big changes. In this 5 episode mini series we will be diving into the tools you'll need as a parent, caregiver or teacher preparing to help a child with a fall transition.In today's final episode we'll chat about the routines to put in place and what to expect once this is underway! Thank you for joining us for this mini series! Po

Aug 12, 2022 • 11:17

217 - School and Childcare Transition Series: Episode 4

217 - School and Childcare Transition Series: Episode 4

Welcome back villagers! It's that time of year again, time for back to school transitions, childcare transitions and tackling the big emotions that come with big changes. In this 5 episode mini series we will be diving into the tools you'll need as a parent, caregiver or teacher preparing to help a child with a fall transition.In today's episode we'll chat about you as the adult. How do we take care of our nervous systems as we guide our children through these big things. Stay tuned eve

Aug 11, 2022 • 9:36

216 - School and Childcare Transition Series: Episode 3

216 - School and Childcare Transition Series: Episode 3

Welcome back villagers! It's that time of year again, time for back to school transitions, childcare transitions and tackling the big emotions that come with big changes. In this 5 episode mini series we will be diving into the tools you'll need as a parent, caregiver or teacher preparing to help a child with a fall transition. In today's episode we'll chat about when to talk about all this. When should you start preparing your kiddo for the transition and how to handle any anxiety that may aris

Aug 10, 2022 • 7:46

215 - School and Childcare Transition Series: Episode 2

215 - School and Childcare Transition Series: Episode 2

Welcome back villagers! It's that time of year again, time for back to school transitions, childcare transitions and tackling the big emotions that come with big changes. In this 5 episode mini series we will be diving into the tools you'll need as a parent, caregiver or teacher preparing to help a child with a fall transition.In today's episode we'll chat about all the big emotions that come with transitions, how to validate and coregulate and build their toolbox for coping strategies

Aug 9, 2022 • 10:08

214 - School and Childcare Transition Series: Episode 1

214 - School and Childcare Transition Series: Episode 1

Welcome back villagers! It's that time of year again, time for back to school transitions, childcare transitions and tackling the big emotions that come with big changes. In this 5 episode mini series we will be diving into the tools you'll need as a parent, caregiver or teacher preparing to help a child with a fall transition.In today's episode we'll chat about how to prep your kiddos for the upcoming transition using visual aids and more. Stay tuned every day this week for a new episo

Aug 8, 2022 • 10:56

213 - Respectful Parenting IRL: Rewriting Patterns and Habits

213 - Respectful Parenting IRL: Rewriting Patterns and Habits

Welcome back to our Respectful Parenting: In Real Life Series! On today’s episode I had the pleasure of sitting down with Joel Castillo. Joel is the husband of one of our Seed team members, and a father to three young kiddos. We all come to parenthood with patterns and habits that we formed when we were just children ourselves. Joel and I chat about how we can rewrite the deeply ingrained patterns and habits that can stand in our way. Love this podcast? Scroll down to leave a review! I

May 12, 2022 • 43:22

212 - Respectful Parenting IRL: Changing Your Perspective

212 - Respectful Parenting IRL: Changing Your Perspective

Welcome back to the podcast everyone! Today I am joined by Destini Davis, who you may know from her popular parenting instagram account @destini.ann and at home she’s a mom to two young kiddos. So today we chat about how she balances her busy life online with her very busy offline life. And what respectful parenting looks like in her household. She also shares tangible tips throughout this episode so it’s a wonderful conversation to tune into! Love this podcast? Scroll down to leave a r

May 5, 2022 • 38:47

211 - Respectful Parenting IRL: Parenting a Child with Down Syndrome

211 - Respectful Parenting IRL: Parenting a Child with Down Syndrome

Love this podcast? Scroll down to leave a review! I read every one and they fill my heart with joy. Connect with us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seed.and.sew/ Podcast page: https://voicesofyourvillage.comMusic by: https://www.bensound.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 28, 2022 • 50:50

210 - Respectful Parenting IRL: Parenting with Disabilities

210 - Respectful Parenting IRL: Parenting with Disabilities

On today’s episode I am joined by Jessica Slice. We chat about what respectful parenting looks like in her household as a parent with disabilities, and how the picture perfect advice on social media often doesn’t apply. Jessica and I talk about how she handles things like discipline, boundaries and playtime in this informative episode.Love this podcast? Scroll down to leave a review! I read every one and they fill my heart with joy. Connect with us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.c

Apr 21, 2022 • 1:04:47

209 - Respectful Parenting IRL: Enjoying the Journey

209 - Respectful Parenting IRL: Enjoying the Journey

Welcome back villagers! Today I am joined by Marcela Collier, she’s a parenting coach and founder of the High Impact Club. Her focus is on Parenting with Understanding so Marcela and I chat about how to give yourself grace as a parent when triggers come up from your past or the way you were raised. As well as the ways respectful parenting comes up in her day to day life with her 5 year old twin boys. Marcela has some beautiful insights on how we can truly enjoy this parenting journey. L

Apr 14, 2022 • 42:30

208 - Respectful Parenting IRL: Managing Your Energy Throughout the Day

208 - Respectful Parenting IRL: Managing Your Energy Throughout the Day

Love this podcast? Scroll down to leave a review! I read every one and they fill my heart with joy. Connect with us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seed.and.sew/ Podcast page: https://voicesofyourvillage.comMusic by: https://www.bensound.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 9, 2022 • 42:56

207 - Respectful Parenting IRL: Raising Black Boys

207 - Respectful Parenting IRL: Raising Black Boys

Jamie Jones joins us on the podcast today to talk about what respectful parenting looks like in her household, she talks about how she navigates different sensory needs in her busy family of four, as well as her experience raising Black boys in today’s society. We chat about how she and her husband talk to her kids about how and where they can safely express their emotions as well as some of the surprising things their family has experienced in their schools since moving from Manhattan

Mar 31, 2022 • 38:57

206 - Respectful Parenting IRL: Allowing imperfection

206 - Respectful Parenting IRL: Allowing imperfection

Welcome back after a long break! We've missed you all and we are so excited to bring you all the content we've been working on while we were missing from your podcast feed. Introducing our new Respectful Parenting: IRL Series! We hope you can see yourself and your children in these raw and honest interviews. On today's episode, mom of two and village member, Arna Meyer, joins us to talk about how we can adjust our expectations for ourselves and our kids on a daily basis. There’s this id

Mar 24, 2022 • 44:02

205 - Coping Strategies vs Mechanisms

205 - Coping Strategies vs Mechanisms

Happy podcast Thursday village! This is a very fun episode because it's full of questions that were submitted by you all! In this episode we chat about coping strategies vs coping mechanisms, how to build coping strategies and why I think this is the most important and often missed phase of emotion processing.  Love this podcast? Scroll down to leave a review! I read every one and they fill my heart with joy. Connect with us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seed.and.sew/ Podcast

Dec 30, 2021 • 30:52

204 - How do you process as an adult?

204 - How do you process as an adult?

Today is such a fun episode because I got to chat with Lori Gottlieb, the therapist and author of the NY Times bestselling book, Maybe You Should Talk to Someone. I devoured this book while on our trip to Europe and I was left anting even more time with her when I finished. We get to chat and ultimately answer the question, "How do you process as an adult?"    Love this podcast? Scroll down to leave a review! I read every one and they fill my heart with joy.   Connect with us on:   Instagram: ht

Dec 23, 2021 • 39:46

203 - Boundary setting with adults

203 - Boundary setting with adults

Hey everyone! Welcome back to Voices of Your Village, today on the podcast I am joined by the wonderful Xavier Dagba to talk about setting boundaries between adults. Xavier is a transformational life coach and father. I was so thrilled when Xavier agreed to come have an on mic chat with me and I think you will be just as jazzed to listen as I was to record this one! I felt like I could talk to Xavier forever. So, without further ado, let's dive on in!  Love this podcast? Scroll down to

Dec 16, 2021 • 49:15

202 - How to emotion coach for emotion processing with Lauren Stauble

202 - How to emotion coach for emotion processing with Lauren Stauble

We talk a lot at Seed and Sew about emotional intelligence, emotional processing and helping our tiny humans build their toolboxes. But what does that actually look like? What are the steps and how do we help facilitate these skills in our kiddos? In today's episode of Voices of Your Village, my CEP co-creator, Lauren Stauble, joined me to break down our method step by step. We dove into each phase of emotional processing, avoiding common pitfalls and how fostering these skills not only

Dec 8, 2021 • 1:01:28

201 - Co-regulation vs self-regulation

201 - Co-regulation vs self-regulation

On This episode of Voices of Your Village I chat with pediatric occupational therapist and woman behind Thriving Littles, Katie Crosby, about the important topic of co-regulation and self-regulation. What is the difference between the two? And what is an appropriate timeline for moving from co-reg in infancy to self-reg as kiddo's get older? We dive into what we as parents and caregivers need to bring to the table in order to help guide our kiddos through their big emotions, and what we

Dec 2, 2021 • 59:54

200 - Emotion processing for adults

200 - Emotion processing for adults

Happy 200th episode to all of our listeners out there! We are so glad you're on this journey with us. In this episode we're chatting about emotion processing for adults. What does it look like for us to do this work? How can we best learn these skills for ourselves so we can support our kiddos in learning them too!  Love this podcast? Scroll down to leave a review! I read every one and they fill my heart with joy. Connect with us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seed.and.sew/ Po

Nov 25, 2021 • 43:44

199 - Reparenting your adult self

199 - Reparenting your adult self

I got to hang out with Dr. Nicole LePera to chat about reparenting our adult self, which is a pretty buzzwordy term in our industry right now. And I want to break down what does it even mean? And what does that look like to reparent while you're parenting your own children? What happens when those triggers come up from our childhood through our kids. Love this podcast? Scroll down to leave a review! I read every one and they fill my heart with joy. Connect with us on: Instagram: https:/

Nov 18, 2021 • 1:04:44

199 - Reparenting your adult self with Dr. Nicole LePera

199 - Reparenting your adult self with Dr. Nicole LePera

I got to hang out with Dr. Nicole LePera to chat about re-parenting your adult self, which is a pretty buzzwordy term in our industry right now. And I want to break down what does it even mean? And what does that look like to re-parent while your parenting your own children? What happens when those triggers come up from our childhood through our kids.    Love this podcast? Scroll down to leave a review! I read every one and they fill my heart with joy.   Connect with us on:   Instagram: https://

Nov 18, 2021 • 34:08

198 - Intimacy, sexuality, and connection in parenthood

198 - Intimacy, sexuality, and connection in parenthood

Welcome back to the podcast! On today's episode I sat down with psychologist Michaela Boehm to chat all about intimacy with your partner in parenthood. There are physical and mental factors, as well as societal pressures that all can affect how we feel towards intimacy and our overall connection with our partners. I loved this conversation with Michaela and I can't wait to share it with you all!  Love this podcast? Scroll down to leave a review! I read every one and they fill my heart w

Nov 11, 2021 • 56:37

197 - Fall 2021 Daylight Saving Time

197 - Fall 2021 Daylight Saving Time

It's that time again folks! Fall daylight saving time is here and as always we are here with a quick refresher episode with all the tips you need to either plan ahead or adjust after the fact. Whatever works best for your family unit!    If you'd like a pdf copy of this info, visit https://www.seedandsew.org/falldst   Love this podcast? Scroll down to leave a review! I read every one and they fill my heart with joy.   Connect with us on:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seed.and.sew/   Pod

Nov 4, 2021 • 8:39

196 - Discipline, punishment and boundaries

196 - Discipline, punishment and boundaries

In this episode I got to hang out with Irene McKenna to chat about discipline, punishment and boundaries. These are three big ones that a lot of us are trying to do a little differently than we experienced growing up, and knowing what that looks like and being able to implement in the moment can be so tough. This episode is full of tangible tips and tricks for you to implement with your tiny humans starting right away. Love this podcast? Scroll down to leave a review! I read every one a

Oct 28, 2021 • 53:20

195 - How to respond instead of spanking

195 - How to respond instead of spanking

Welcome back to the podcast! On today's episode I sit down to chat about other ways to respond to behavior instead of spanking. There's tons of research out there that talks about why spanking isn't productive and how it can actually breed patterns of abuse for children who were spanked to then repeat patterns of abuse in adulthood. So in this episode I'm diving in to what to do instead and how to support our kiddos in the moment in changing behavior and seeing different patterns without using p

Oct 21, 2021 • 45:58

194 - Healing intergenerational trauma

194 - Healing intergenerational trauma

Happy podcast Thursday folks! This is one of my favorite episodes that we've recorded for the podcast because I got to interview Dr. Lynyetta Willis who has become a dear friend since this interview. And after listening I think you'll see why, her philosophies are so intertwined with Seed's and she shares some lovely perspectives on how we can look back at our own upbringing with a critical but loving lens.  Love this podcast? Scroll down to leave a review! I read every one and they fil

Oct 14, 2021 • 1:19:13

193 - Why kids lie and how to respond

193 - Why kids lie and how to respond

Welcome back everyone! On this episode of the podcast we're chatting about why kids lie. What's the driver behind it, and how can we respond in a way that's emotionally supportive and truly gets at the root. For many of us lying can bring up triggers from our own childhood, social programing, and maybe what we learned about lying or experiences we had around lying. We'll chat about how this might come up and how to tend to those parts of yourself so that you can show up for the tiny hum

Oct 7, 2021 • 21:49

192 - Understanding Impulse Control

192 - Understanding Impulse Control

Happy podcast Thursday again friends! On this episode I got to sit down and chat with Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart all about impulse control. This is a juicy episode where we dive into the difference between self regulation and self control. How can we support impulse control and what are some expectations we should have for the different ages and stages? Tune in to hear my conversation with Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart and be sure to come on over to Instagram for all the follow up discussions!

Sep 30, 2021 • 56:10

191 - On being an immigrant and talking to kids about immigration

191 - On being an immigrant and talking to kids about immigration

What a joy it was to talk to one of our Seed team members, Mariana Proske about her story. She is a school phscologist and a mama of three and in this episode we talk about her experience as a Mexican-American and what her immigration story looked like. We chat about the systems in place and how to talk to kids in a way that breeds empathy and compassion.  Love this podcast? Scroll down to leave a review! I read every one and they fill my heart with joy. Connect with us on: Instagram: h

Sep 23, 2021 • 50:32

190 - How to respond to "you're stupid" and other frustrating kid phrases

190 - How to respond to "you're stupid" and other frustrating kid phrases

Happy podcast Thursday villagers! In today's episode we are talking about how to respond when your kiddo says something mean or hurtful to you. It can bring up so many triggers for us, around our own childhood wounds and even your social programming. Tune into today's episode to join the conversation about how to look beyond the behavior to respond with intention.  Love this podcast? Scroll down to leave a review! I read every one and they fill my heart with joy. Connect with us on: Ins

Sep 16, 2021 • 25:35

189 - Oral restrictions and sensory regulation

189 - Oral restrictions and sensory regulation

Welcome back villagers! On this episode of the podcast I got to have a conversation with Michelle Emanuel about how oral restrictions such as tongue and lip ties can affect a child's overall sensory regulation. She suggests a more holistic approach than is sometimes offered by care providers. This episode is full of information and I can't wait for you to check it out!   Love this podcast? Scroll down to leave a review! I read every one and they fill my heart with joy.   Connect with us on:   In

Sep 9, 2021 • 55:07

188 - How to respond to your child's behavior

188 - How to respond to your child's behavior

Welcome back villagers! On today's episode I got to hang out with Sarah MacLaughlin, who is trained by Hand in Hand Parenting about how to respond to your kids behavior. We talk a lot in the village about how behavior is a communication of an unmet need. So in this episode we dive into how to figure out what those needs are and how to support them in the moment. Love this podcast? Scroll down to leave a review! I read every one and they fill my heart with joy. Connect with us on: Instag

Sep 2, 2021 • 1:05:54

187 - Common toddler food challenges

187 - Common toddler food challenges

Happy podcast Thursday friends! Today is such a fun episode because I got to sit down with Megan McNamee who is one half of the amazing team behind Feeding Littles. We've all probably experienced the inconsistencies with our kids eating so she sat down with me today to answer some of your most requested questions about infant and toddler feeding. How do we know they're getting enough? How can we help them to become intuitive eaters? And what about that 'one more bite' rule? Join us toda

Aug 26, 2021 • 42:09

186 - Transition back to school

186 - Transition back to school

Welcome back to the podcast villagers! Today's episode is just in time for all of your back to school transitions. Last year was so challenging for so many of us and this year we have some experience to fall back on but there are still so many unknowns, and that brings anxiety for us and our tiny humans. Join us today to chat about these exciting transitions.  Love this podcast? Scroll down to leave a review! I read every one and they fill my heart with joy. Connect with us on: Instagra

Aug 19, 2021 • 29:50

185 - Body Exploration with Rebecca Koon

185 - Body Exploration with Rebecca Koon

Hello villagers! Welcome back to the podcast, on today's episode I got to chat with Rebecca Koon who you might know from her wonderful instagram, @Everybody.Talks and we got to talk all about body exploration and what to expect from the tiny humans. We go into what is "normal" age appropriate behavior, how to handle the feelings that might come up for us around all this, and Rebecca shares two basic safety rules that every kid should know. Chatting with Rebecca was so wonderful in part

Aug 12, 2021 • 53:32

184 - When to discuss the behavior

184 - When to discuss the behavior

Welcome back villagers! This week on the podcast we are talking about the importance of timing, when to talk about the behavior. So often we have this inclination to step in and talk about it right then because we have these underlying fears that if we don't, we are sending the message that the behavior is okay, or that we are encouraging it. But the reality is that waiting to talk about it can have huge benefits in the short term and the long term for both you and your kiddo. Tune in t

Aug 5, 2021 • 25:36

183 - Sensory Regulation Q&A with Lori Goodrich

183 - Sensory Regulation Q&A with Lori Goodrich

This is a very special episode of Voices of Your Village everyone! In this episode you'll hear part of my conversation with our favorite OT Lori Goodrich, where we answered questions sent in by the members of the Village Membership. Our Q&A style discussion went on for over an hour and there are so many juicy tidbits throughout, so tune in to hear this special sneak peak and if you'd like to hear more conversations with experts like Lori, plus get access to the support of our membership, we open

Jul 29, 2021 • 23:49

182 - Instead of "Use Your Words"

182 - Instead of "Use Your Words"

Happy Podcast Thursday Village! In this episode I got to hang out with Speech Language Pathologist, Emily Lesher, to talk about why the phrase "use your words" isn't really that helpful for our tiny humans when they are going through those big emotions. Tune in to find out some of the science behind their little brains and some tips on what to do instead! Love this podcast? Scroll down to leave a review! I read every one and they fill my heart with joy. Connect with us on: Instagram: ht

Jul 22, 2021 • 54:50

182 - Instead of "Use Your Words"

182 - Instead of "Use Your Words"

Happy Podcast Thursday Village! In this episode I got to hang out with Speech Language Pathologist, Emily Lesher, to talk about why the phrase "use your words" isn't really that helpful for our tiny humans when they are going through those big emotions. Tune in to find out the science behind their little brains and some tips on what to say and do instead!    Love this podcast? Scroll down to leave a review! I read every one and they fill my heart with joy.   Connect with us on:   Instagram: http

Jul 22, 2021 • 54:03

181 - Cultivating a culture of inclusivity at your child's school

181 - Cultivating a culture of inclusivity at your child's school

Welcome back to Voices of Your Village! This week I sat down with Steve Disslehorf to talk about inclusivity in schools and how to start building it within your community. Steve has been doing this work for years so I can't wait for you to join us for this conversation so that you can go into the new school with tools in your toolbox for how to bring inclusivity to your child's school.    Love this podcast? Scroll down to leave a review! I read every one and they fill my heart with joy.   Connec

Jul 15, 2021 • 38:08

180 - Fostering emotional development in infants and toddlers

180 - Fostering emotional development in infants and toddlers

Welcome back to Voices of Your Village! We get so many questions about how to do this work with our youngest kiddos. Is it possible to teach infants and toddlers about emotions and how to express them? When I was creating the CEP method, I was working with kids birth-5, primarily with 1 - 2 year olds. This is possible to start day one. Join us today for tips on how to get started however old your kiddo is! Love this podcast? Scroll down to leave a review! I read every one and they fill

Jul 8, 2021 • 33:38

179 - Cultivating mindfulness in kids with Dr. Rashmi

179 - Cultivating mindfulness in kids with Dr. Rashmi

Hey there villagers! On today's episode of the podcast I got to hang out with the author of the children's book, "Finding Om." Dr. Rashmi Bismark and I chatted all about how to cultivate mindfulness with the tiny humans. This practice can be so helpful for everyone to bring in their daily life.  Love this podcast? Scroll down to leave a review! I read every one and they fill my heart with joy. Connect with us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seed.and.sew/ Podcast page: https://v

Jul 1, 2021 • 50:12

178 - Letting go of control

178 - Letting go of control

Hello everyone and welcome back to the podcast, this week we are rebroadcasting episode 113: Letting go of control. I originally recorded this episode pre-covid but it rings even more true now. This past 15 months has been a whirlwind and if it has taught us anything it's that we actually have control over very little. And the fear and anxiety that can bring up in people is real. Let's dive into it on today's episode.  Love this podcast? Scroll down to leave a review! I read every one a

Jun 24, 2021 • 38:53

177 - Intrinsic vs extrinsic motivation with Mr. Chazz

177 - Intrinsic vs extrinsic motivation with Mr. Chazz

Hello village! I am so excited about the guest for today's episode. I got to sit down with Mr. Chazz, who you may know from his awesome Instagram. We got to talk about the differences between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, and what it looks like to build intrinsic motivation with the tiny humans. While also acknowledging all the extrinsic motivators that kids encounter in life.Love this podcast? Scroll down to leave a review! I read every one and they fill my heart with joy. Connec

Jun 17, 2021 • 50:48

176 - The biggest game changer in my emotion processing

176 - The biggest game changer in my emotion processing

Welcome back to another episode of Voices of Your Village! Did y'all know that the biggest game changer for me when it comes to emotion processing, was actually something a 4 year old said to me? These babes are often so wise when we listen. And this has stuck with me for years. Tune in to hear what it is! Love this podcast? Scroll down to leave a review! I read every one and they fill my heart with joy. Connect with us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seed.and.sew/ Podcast page

Jun 10, 2021 • 30:04

175 - Navigating respectful parenting as a Dad

175 - Navigating respectful parenting as a Dad

Welcome back village! I am so excited about this episode, there are more inclusive spaces for mom's than ever in our society today. But I got to interview Keegan Albaugh about what it is like doing this work as a dad. We talk about the social programming that boys and men often receive and how that can affect navigating respectful relationships with others.  Love this podcast? Scroll down to leave a review! I read every one and they fill my heart with joy. Connect with us on: Instagram:

Jun 3, 2021 • 1:00:30

174 - Positive parenting myth: you have to do it perfectly all the time

174 - Positive parenting myth: you have to do it perfectly all the time

Hey there village! I'm here with a solo episode for you today, we talk so much here at Seed about how the goal is not perfection. And while you might be on board, how often at the end of the day do you find yourself laying on the blame for things that happened throughout the day? We can't let our kids know that it's okay to make mistakes without giving that gift to ourselves.  Love this podcast? Scroll down to leave a review! I read every one and they fill my heart with joy. Connect wit

May 27, 2021 • 15:44

173 - Constant attachment vs. secure attachment, with Dr. Becky Kennedy

173 - Constant attachment vs. secure attachment, with Dr. Becky Kennedy

Welcome back to the podcast! In today's episode I got to chat with Dr. Becky Kennedy, who you might know as Dr. Becky at home over on Instagram. After last week's episode on fostering a secure attachment, we had a lot of questions about what it looks like to walk away from a child who is still upset. How can we support our kiddos without necessarily being next to them? This was a great conversation and I can't wait to hear your takeaways.

May 20, 2021 • 45:57

172 - REBROADCAST - Cultivating a secure attachment

172 - REBROADCAST - Cultivating a secure attachment

Hello village! Welcome back to the podcast, today we are rebroadcasting one of our most downloaded episodes ever, my interview with Sam Casey, a therapist out of Australia who chats with me about what it looks like to foster a secure attachment with your kids. As parents and caregivers we want to be that safe space that kids can break down to. This episode is full of information and support and is truly one of my favorites.  Love this podcast? Scroll down to leave a review! I read every

May 13, 2021 • 1:04:49

171 - Postpartum anxiety with Chasity Holcomb

171 - Postpartum anxiety with Chasity Holcomb

Welcome back to Voices of Your Village, on this episode of the podcast I sat down with Chastity Holcomb, therapist and founder of Momfully You Academy to talk about different mood affecting disorders, and how they might show up for you or a loved one. As well as how to access support for yourself or anyone in your life who might be struggling. The postpartum season can be so full of guilt and shame, we are here to tell you, you are enough. And you aren’t supposed to have to do this alon

May 6, 2021 • 53:47

170 - REBROADCAST - Responding to anxiety in kids

170 - REBROADCAST - Responding to anxiety in kids

Today on the podcast we are rebroadcasting this episode on anxiety in children. We have been getting a lot of questions about this topic, especially in the past year with so much upheaval. I got to hang out with Jess, a therapist and the face behind @ourmamavillage over on Instagram and we talked about what anxiety looks like in tiny humans and how to best support them through it.  Love this podcast? Scroll down to leave a review! I read every one and they fill my heart with joy. Connec

Apr 29, 2021 • 46:45

169 - Navigating codependency

169 - Navigating codependency

Welcome back to the podcast villagers! This week I had the pleasure of chatting with Courtney Burg about codependency. This is something that so many of us grew up with, and now find ourselves as adults doing things like people pleasing, struggling with setting and holding boundaries, or worrying about what other people think. We chat about ways to rewrite those patterns from childhood so that you can give your kids a different toolbox.  Love this podcast? Scroll down to leave a review!

Apr 22, 2021 • 54:19

168 - REBROADCAST - Independently falling asleep

168 - REBROADCAST - Independently falling asleep

On today's episode of the podcast we are rebroadcasting one of our most downloaded episodes ever! Falling asleep independently is one of the foundational skills that we work on when helping families with sleep. This can be a game changer when it comes to helping your kiddo sleep through the night and it's imperative that we support a child's emotional development through the process.  Love this podcast? Scroll down to leave a review! I read every one and they fill my heart with joy. Con

Apr 15, 2021 • 34:13

167 - Signs your child is ready to drop a nap

167 - Signs your child is ready to drop a nap

Welcome back villagers! Today on the podcast I got to sit down with another one of our lovely Seed team members, our newest sleep consultant, Christen Young! We chat all about nap transitions during those tricky first 18 months. Get to know Christen as she shares tips that have helped her with her own kiddos, some signs that your child might be ready to drop a nap, and steps to make the transition easier on the whole family.  Love this podcast? Scroll down to leave a review! I read ever

Apr 8, 2021 • 45:46

166 - Bedtime Boundaries

166 - Bedtime Boundaries

Hello villagers! On this episode of the podcast I got to sit down with our sleep program director, Rachel Lounder to talk about bedtime boundaries. In this real and raw episode we answer common questions about boundary pushing, how to support your kids, what you can do proactively and what you can do in the moment. Rachel shares some personal insights from her own sleep journey with her kiddos and tips to help you on yours. I am so excited to bring this episode to you all!  Love this po

Apr 1, 2021 • 41:21

165 - Why kids thrive with routines

165 - Why kids thrive with routines

On today's episode I dive into a crucial aspect to our overall regulation, routines. We'll go into why they are so important and what the differences are between routines and schedules. For us and for our kiddos, knowing what to expect can help our nervous system to feel regulated and calm. We chat about how to implement routines with your kiddo, how to change a routine and what happens when those boundaries get pushed.  Connect with us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seed.and.

Mar 25, 2021 • 17:58

164 - A deep dive into neurodiversity with OT, Rachel Coley

164 - A deep dive into neurodiversity with OT, Rachel Coley

Welcome back village! This week I got to sit down with another brilliant OT to talk what neurodiversity means, what the sensory systems are and what it could look like if every single one of us knew how our sensory systems worked. How could life be different if we knew what was helpful for us for regulation, what pulled from our withdrawals so that we we're able to self-regulate and then co-regulate with kids and learn about their nervous system.I love Rachel's take on neurodiversity an

Mar 18, 2021 • 54:37

163 - The importance of early intervention

163 - The importance of early intervention

On this episode of the podcast I got to sit down with Amira Johnson, an OT working in early intervention, and we got to dive into why early intervention is such a gift. She breaks down why it is so important, when you might want to look into it as well as where the gaps are in the current system. This episode is so important because giving parents and kids these tools before age 3 can be such a game changer! And I was so glad to get to talk about this with Amira Johnson because the OT p

Mar 11, 2021 • 1:01:12

162 - REBROADCAST - Spring Daylight Saving Time

162 - REBROADCAST - Spring Daylight Saving Time

Welcome back to Voices of Your Village! Folks it's almost that time again, time to adjust our clocks and for a lot of families that could mean adjusting your kiddos sleep schedule. We've got your back here with a guide of what to pay attention to, what doesn't matter, and how to come back from this if you're still seeing sleep challenges. Remember it's only one hour and you can do this!    Connect with us on:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seed.and.sew/   Podcast page: https://voicesofyo

Mar 4, 2021 • 12:46

161 - Parenting with different cultural backgrounds

161 - Parenting with different cultural backgrounds

Welcome back village! Today we get to hang out with one of our Seed team members, Mariana! She is a Mexican-American mom of three and she’s sharing today about parenting with different cultural backgrounds. You might come from different experiences in childhood that might affect how you show up as an adult. We talk about how to have these conversations with your partner and get on the same page. This was such a fun episode for me to record and I hope you enjoy learning from Mariana as m

Feb 25, 2021 • 1:03:45

164 - A deep dive into Neurodiversity with OT, Rachel Coley

164 - A deep dive into Neurodiversity with OT, Rachel Coley

Welcome back village! Today I got to hang out with Rachel Coley, the OT behind the instagram handle "Can do kiddo" and we got really nerdy about what neurodiversity means, what the sensory systems are and how to coregulate with kids. We also got to chat about what a gift it would be if every single one of us knew how our sensory systems worked!   Connect with us on:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seed.and.sew/   Podcast page: https://voicesofyourvillage.com Music by: https://www.bensoun

Feb 18, 2021 • 51:53

160 - REBROADCAST - Self care in motherhood

160 - REBROADCAST - Self care in motherhood

Welcome back to another episode, in this rebroadcast of an old favorite, I sat down with Bryce of the instagram handle, Mombraintherapist, her practice specializes in helping moms on this journey. We chat about the social norms and the cultural context around self care and the martyrdom that often comes with motherhood. In our village we strive to be equal and inclusive, and we also want to acknowledge spaces where there is social programming and certain cultural norms and this is one o

Feb 18, 2021 • 56:12

159 - When multiple kids need support

159 - When multiple kids need support

Welcome back village! On this episode of the podcast we are talking about what to do when you have multiple kiddos to support. So many of you have reached out and said “Yeah this sounds great if you just have one child to focus on, but what happens when I have more than one!” Whether you’re a parent at home with an older toddler and an infant, trying to figure out who’s tears to support first. Or a childcare teacher with a room full of kiddos who all need you at the same time. There are

Feb 11, 2021 • 21:19

158 - Overcoming perfectionism

158 - Overcoming perfectionism

Welcome back village! I got to sit down with Dr. Jean Cheng, a psychologist out of Singapore and we are diving into overcoming perfectionism. This is something that has come up in my life a lot and something we talk about a lot on the Seed team. That we would leave everyday feeling like a failure if perfection was our goal. In this episode of the podcast we talk about practical tips to help your tiny humans in the day to day, as well as some powerful visualizations to help reparent your

Feb 4, 2021 • 53:31

157 - Holding space for big feelings

157 - Holding space for big feelings

In this episode I sat down to talk about holding space for those big feelings. This is something that can have such a positive impact on kiddos, but it can be challenging for us as adults, especially if no one ever held space for you. In today’s episode we’re going to dive into what it looks like to hold space for somebody’s feelings, whether that’s your kiddo or other adults in your life.  Connect with us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seed.and.sew/ Podcast page: https://voic

Jan 28, 2021 • 16:20

156 - Self-Reg with Dr. Shanker

156 - Self-Reg with Dr. Shanker

I had the honor of sitting down with Dr. Stuart Shanker in today’s episode of the podcast. He is the author of one of my favorite books, “Self-Reg” and he has also been such an inspiration to me and our work here at Seed. We chat about how our sensory systems impact how we interact with the world and what that looks like in the day to day. This interview was truly a dream and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did! We got so many questions from you all about self regulation that we decide

Jan 21, 2021 • 1:11:53

155 - REBROADCAST - Boundaries with Kids

155 - REBROADCAST - Boundaries with Kids

Welcome back village! In this episode we are sharing a snapshot into the Tiny Humans, Big Emotions course with you. We get so many questions about what it looks like to set and hold boundaries with kids. What if they say no? How do we troubleshoot in the moment? Check out this streamlined episode into all your questions about boundaries.  Connect with us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seed.and.sew/ Podcast page: https://voicesofyourvillage.com Music by: https://www.bensound.co

Jan 14, 2021 • 16:44

154 - Building Resiliency in Kids

154 - Building Resiliency in Kids

Hello villagers! On this episode of the podcast I sat down with pediatrician Dr. Smita Malhotra to discuss resiliency. This is on the minds and hearts of parents even more these days as we continue living with all the changes that come along with the pandemic. How do we take these challenging experiences and use them as opportunities to build this resiliency within our kids and ourselves? We also chat about how Dr. Malhotra is bringing other disciplines in to her practice, from OTs to S

Jan 7, 2021 • 58:49

153 - Ask us anything about parenthood

153 - Ask us anything about parenthood

What a fun episode! You all sent in questions about our relationship, our life and our growing tiny human and Zach and I sat down together to answer them. We got to reminisce and laugh together as well as talk about the tough parts of relationship and everything in between. Join us for an honest chat answering your questions! Thank you all for sending in your questions and for all your love and support on this journey. Love this podcast? Scroll down to leave a review! I read every one a

Dec 31, 2020 • 50:12

152 - REBROADCAST - Setting boundaries with adults

152 - REBROADCAST - Setting boundaries with adults

Hey, everyone! Welcome back to Voices of Your Village. Today episode 152 is a rebroadcast of one of my favorite episodes, where I am joined by the wonderful Xavier Dagba to talk about all things boundary setting between adults. Xavier is a transformational life coach and father. He is so eager about helping others, which is what led him to his field of work and ultimately led me to connecting with him. I was thrilled when Xavier agreed to come have an on-mic chat with me and I think you

Dec 24, 2020 • 53:13

151 - Gender norms and stereotypes with Dr. Nadine Thornhill

151 - Gender norms and stereotypes with Dr. Nadine Thornhill

On today’s episode of Voices of Your Village I got a chance to sit down with Dr. Nadine Thornhill to talk all about gender norms and stereotypes. How these can play out both in the short term and the long term, in how we show up in relationships with other adults as well as our kids. So many of us have biases that we are bringing to the table from our own childhoods. We sat down to unpack all of this to see how we can move towards creating a supportive space as we get to truly know our

Dec 17, 2020 • 1:02:35

150 - Talking to kids about death

150 - Talking to kids about death

This episode is one that is requested often. Death can be one of those heavy topics that feels hard to approach with our kids. But because kids have a very different social context around what death means, both in the short term and the long term, they view it very differently than we do as adults. Today I’m going to sit down and chat about how to navigate these hard conversations, what’s appropriate at different ages and stages, as well as what it’s like for them to witness our grief.

Dec 10, 2020 • 14:42

149 - Burnout in parenthood

149 - Burnout in parenthood

Welcome back Village! We are discussing burnout in parenthood on today’s episode. What does it look like, what’s at the root and how can we move through it? We live in a culture where being busy is often rewarded and it can feel like you are burdening someone to ask for help. How can we build a life where we can pause and slow down a bit to avoid feeling overwhelmed in our everyday life? Join Anne Helen Petersen and I as we talk about the systemic issues affecting burnout as well as how

Dec 3, 2020 • 51:05

148 - REBROADCAST - Reward, punishment, and behavior charts with Alfie Kohn

148 - REBROADCAST - Reward, punishment, and behavior charts with Alfie Kohn

Welcome back to Voices of Your Village! On this episode of Voices of Your Village, I sit down with Alfie Kohn, an author and speaker who is widely known for his work on unconditional love and moving away from punishment-reward systems. This is an episode unlike any we’ve ever released before. Frustrated with and silenced by her guest, for the first time in podcast history, Alyssa Blask Campbell provides commentary on her interview to express what she was unable to during her conversatio

Nov 26, 2020 • 58:21

147 - An alternative to obedience

147 - An alternative to obedience

Hey there, villagers! On episode 147 of the podcast I got to sit down with Casey Myers to discuss an alternative to obedience. We got nerdy about child development and ways that we can best support these tiny humans. Listen in to hear how our social programming, biases and the way we were raised comes up for us when responding to the tiny humans’ emotions. How else can we navigate this outside of the obedience mindset that so many of us grew up with? Casey lays out a framework for diffe

Nov 19, 2020 • 1:03:14

146 - Developmentally appropriate gift ideas

146 - Developmentally appropriate gift ideas

On episode 146 of the podcast, Alyssa is here to talk about developmentally appropriate gift ideas for the tiny humans in your life. Tune in to hear our recommendations for tips on what to keep in mind when shopping for your little ones this holiday season and beyond.  Love this podcast? Scroll down to leave a review! I read every one and they fill my heart with joy. Connect with us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seed.and.sew/ Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/seedandsew

Nov 12, 2020 • 14:33

145 - Understanding impulse control with Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart

145 - Understanding impulse control with Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart

Today on episode 145 of Voices of Your Village I got to hang out with Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart and talk about impulse control. As parents we want our kids to practice self regulation and be able to control their emotions, but how often are we doing this as adults? Tune in to this episode to hear us talk about what to expect at different ages and stages, what’s developmentally appropriate and how to respond with intention.  Love this podcast? Scroll down to leave a review! I read every on

Nov 5, 2020 • 56:52

144 - Why kids lie

144 - Why kids lie

Welcome back to Voices of Your Village! Today on episode 144 of the podcast I am talking about a hot topic. Lying can be such a triggering subject for so many parents because of our own experiences in childhood and our perceptions of what it means to lie. I sat down this week to talk about why kids lie and how you can build a relationship of trust with your kiddos, where they feel safe to tell you the truth. Love this podcast? Scroll down to leave a review! I read every one and they fil

Oct 29, 2020 • 21:56

143 - REBROADCAST - Fall Daylight Saving Time

143 - REBROADCAST - Fall Daylight Saving Time

It's that time of year again! On episode 143 of the podcast I'm sharing some tips for how to navigate Daylight Saving Time this fall. If you are worried about "falling back" affecting your kiddos sleep cycle then check out this episode and go into this with a plan!  Love this podcast? Scroll down to leave a review! I read every one and they fill my heart with joy. Connect with us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seed.and.sew/ Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/seedandsew Bl

Oct 22, 2020 • 10:47

142 - Potty training

142 - Potty training

Welcome to episode 142 of Voices of Your Village! I have a treat for you this week, today’s episode is a bit different than usual. For over a year y’all have been reaching out and asking for an episode on potty training, and I have been hesitant to put one out because there are multiple different approaches to potty training and so many different things to consider. So, in this episode you are going to hear from Go Diaper Free founder Andrea Olson about elimination communication, Oh Cra

Oct 15, 2020 • 1:36:29

141 - Cultivating a secure attachment with Sam Casey

141 - Cultivating a secure attachment with Sam Casey

Welcome to episode 141 of Voices of Your Village! All of our work here at Seed focuses on how to foster and build a secure attachment with kiddos. Today I am hanging out with Sam Casey, she is a licensed clinical social worker from Australia, a play therapist, and a momma. We dove into what secure attachment looks like and how exactly we foster an attachment where kids don’t feel responsible for our feelings and how we respond to them with intention. This will set the basis for all of their rela

Oct 8, 2020 • 1:00:09

140 -  Cultural appropriation vs. appreciation with Dr. Neal Lester

140 - Cultural appropriation vs. appreciation with Dr. Neal Lester

Hey there, villagers! Welcome to episode 140 of Voices of Your Village! Today I got to interview Dr. Neal Lester, a professor of English at Arizona State University who studies African American Literature and Culture. I wanted to dive into conversation with Dr. Lester about cultural appropriation vs appreciation. This was a topic I personally had a lot of questions about and you villagers submitted a lot of questions about as well. In addition to addressing this topic as we move toward

Oct 1, 2020 • 53:13

139 - Sneak peek into the S.E.E.D. Certification workshops!

139 - Sneak peek into the S.E.E.D. Certification workshops!

Welcome back to another episode of Voices of Your Village! I am so jazzed about this episode, because we get to share a snapshot of the S.E.E.D. Certification with you! On today’s episode you will get to hear snapshots of each workshop and the voices of each of our wonderful specialists. The S.E.E.D. Certification is the culmination of my teaching experience and a year's worth of interviewing teachers, directors, and home care providers to find out what support you really need to succee

Sep 24, 2020 • 53:52

138 - Tackling teacher burnout with Erica Mackey

138 - Tackling teacher burnout with Erica Mackey

Welcome back to another episode of Voices of Your Village! Today is episode 138 and guys, this is a good one. I got to hangout with my new friend Erica Mackey, she is the cofounder of My Village. I continue to fall more in love with MyVillage every day, it is such an incredible program that you will hear a bit about throughout this episode. Today Erica and I talked about all things teacher burnout cus oh man, the statistics surrounding teacher burnout are alarming. We have a lot of work

Sep 17, 2020 • 55:22

137 - Picky Eating with Kids Eat in Color

137 - Picky Eating with Kids Eat in Color

Welcome to Voices of Your Village episode 137! Today I am hanging out with Jennifer Anderson, you may know her as the mama behind Kids Eat in Color. Her instagram is one of my favorite follows. She gives amazing support to families on how to navigate picky eating and supporting kiddos with healthy relationships to food. She often talks about boundaries and creating a schedule around eating, as well as why we don’t use things like food as a reward and why it is really damaging to comment on a chi

Sep 10, 2020 • 54:25

136 - Consent Parenting with Rosalia Rivera

136 - Consent Parenting with Rosalia Rivera

Hello everyone! Welcome to another episode of Voices of Your Village! Today on episode 136 I am joined by Rosalia Rivera to talk about consent parenting. What does it look like to parent from a place of consent? To teach our tiny humans from infancy what consent looks like, what it feels like, and how to advocate for it. This is a topic that is very dear to my heart and I am so jazzed that I got to hangout with Rosalia and chat about it with her. I have been following her on instagram a

Sep 3, 2020 • 58:30

135 - Transitions back to school or distance learning

135 - Transitions back to school or distance learning

Welcome to Voices of Your Village! Today on episode 135 I fly solo to talk about all things returning to school in the time of Covid. I dive in today to hash out some tools for you and concrete things for you to implement while navigating this journey with your kiddos. Before we start, you can go ahead and download the free guides I have ready for you: one for teachers and one for parents. If you head to the link in my bio on instagram @seed.and.sew or to our facebook group Seed and Sew

Aug 27, 2020 • 32:10

134 - Preparing for homeschool

134 - Preparing for homeschool

Happy Podcast Thursday! Welcome to episode 134 of Voices of Your Village. Today we are hanging out with Amber O’Neal Johnson, who runs the Heritage Mom Blog, and we are diving into homeschooling. When I was researching this topic to find the best guest to bring on to the pod for you villagers, I just fell in love with Amber’s content and her approach to homeschooling and I know you will too! I am so jazzed to bring her into your ears today! Let’s dive in! Love this podcast? Scroll down

Aug 20, 2020 • 55:42

133 - REBROADCAST - Independent Play

133 - REBROADCAST - Independent Play

On this episode of Voices of Your Village, I chat with Lizzie Asso, the mom behind the Workspace for Children. We dive deep into the world of Independent Play and chat about just why it is so crucial for our kiddos to have the time to explore, create, and exercise their creativity on their own. Whether you are a parent, caregiver, or educator of tiny humans this episode is worth giving a listen to. What are you waiting for? Let’s play! Love this podcast? Scroll down to leave a review! I

Aug 13, 2020 • 1:02:01

132 - Boundary setting with adults, with Xavier Dagba

132 - Boundary setting with adults, with Xavier Dagba

Hey, everyone! Welcome back to Voices of Your Village. Today on episode 132 I am joined by the wonderful Xavier Dagba to talk about all things boundary setting between adults. Xavier is a transformational life coach and father. He is so eager about helping others, which is what led him to his field of work and ultimately led me to connecting with him. I was so thrilled when Xavier agreed to come have an on-mic chat with me and I think you will be just as jazzed to listen as I was to rec

Aug 6, 2020 • 50:03

131 - Birth control, fertility, and vaginas

131 - Birth control, fertility, and vaginas

Hey, everyone! Welcome to episode 131 of Voices of Your Village! Today we are diving into fertility and hormones and vaginas, oh my! During our conversation I learned so much from Lisa Hendrickson-Jack, author of The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility. Her book is so fascinating and definitely not what I grew up learning about my body. For me it has played such a huge role in my fertility journey. When I recorded this episode, it was during the time perio

Jul 30, 2020 • 1:06:13

130 - REBROADCAST - Co-reg vs Self-reg, with Katie Crosby

130 - REBROADCAST - Co-reg vs Self-reg, with Katie Crosby

On this episode of Voices of Your Village, I chat with pediatric occupational therapist and woman behind Thriving Littles, Katie Crosby, about the important topic of co-regulation and self-regulation. What are they? What is the difference between co-reg and self-reg? When is co-reg appropriate versus self-reg and vice versa? What is the timeline for moving from co-reg in infancy to self-reg as kiddos get older? We dive into what co-regulating and self-regulating look like, what we as pa

Jul 23, 2020 • 1:00:17

129 - The Enneagram in parenthood

129 - The Enneagram in parenthood

Hey, everyone! Welcome to episode 129 of Voices of Your Village! A mama posted into our Facebook group asking about the Enneagram and there was this fun thread going on, when another mom, Danielle Frankel, popped into the thread to say she worked with the Enneagram. So, I asked her to come on and join me for a podcast episode because the Enneagram test is something I am so new to, but fascinated by. I think of it as one of those personality tests, but it is the most accurate thing I hav

Jul 16, 2020 • 54:05

128 - My reparenting journey [CW: miscarriage and sexual assault]

128 - My reparenting journey [CW: miscarriage and sexual assault]

Welcome back to Voices of Your Village, episode 128. Over on instagram, y'all said that you were interested in hearing more about my personal reparenting journey and what doing the work looks like for me. So, on today’s episode I will be sharing about the specific reparenting work I have been doing. I want to start by giving you a content warning. In this episode I will be talking about my rape and my miscarriages. So, if you are not in a place to hear about those things right now, this

Jul 9, 2020 • 28:45

127 - Relationship to your body through motherhood

127 - Relationship to your body through motherhood

Welcome back to Voices of Your Village, today on episode 127 we get to have a raw conversation with the gal who leads the world of Raw, from Raw Beauty Talks we have Erin Treloar! She is hanging out with us to chat about the relationships we have with our bodies, and how that relationship changes as women experience motherhood. Erin is the founder of Raw Beauty Co, which exists to support women in feeling confident and calm and connected to their body. She is a health coach by trade and has had

Jul 2, 2020 • 49:41

126 - Reparenting your adult self, with Dr. Nicole LePera

126 - Reparenting your adult self, with Dr. Nicole LePera

Welcome back to Voices of Your Village, today on episode 126 we get to hangout with Dr Nicole LePera, who you may know as The Holistic Psychologist. Dr Nicole joined me to dive deep into the world of reparenting your adult self. Reparenting is a process that we go through in adulthood to relearn how to identify and meet our physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. Most of us struggle to realize we even have needs in any or all of these areas, so unfortunately a lot of us carry pattern

Jun 25, 2020 • 1:06:56

125 - REBROADCAST - Healing intergenerational trauma

125 - REBROADCAST - Healing intergenerational trauma

Happy Podcast Day, Villagers! Wow, do I have a special episode for you this week! I had the absolute pleasure to sit down with my new friend and inspiration, Dr Lynyetta Willis. Dr Lynyetta is a psychologist and family coach. She had a private practice for a number of years where she specialized in trauma, family work, parenting, and grief. Lynyetta and I sat down to answer all of your questions about intergenerational trauma and the healing process that goes along with it. It is QUITE and episo

Jun 18, 2020 • 1:16:23

124 - Raising anti-racist children, with Jasmine Bradshaw

124 - Raising anti-racist children, with Jasmine Bradshaw

Welcome back to Voices of Your Village, today on episode 124 we are graced with the presence of Jasmine Bradshaw to discuss raising anti-racist children. I am really grateful for the resources she provides and that she was willing to share her time to support our village on how to raise anti-racist children. We have a lot of work to do on this journey and I look forward to having you alongside us as we at Seed really work to shift what “business as usual” looks like. We need to make sur

Jun 11, 2020 • 43:46

123 - Boundaries (excerpt from the brand new Tiny Humans Big Emotions course!)

123 - Boundaries (excerpt from the brand new Tiny Humans Big Emotions course!)

Hey there, villagers! Welcome back to another episode of Voices of Your Village. This week’s episode is a special one, because (that’s right, you guessed it!) it is a sneak peek at the Tiny Humans, Big Emotions course that is now live! In today’s podcast episode, you’ll hear part of the Boundaries module that is straight from the THBE course, and is followed in the course by the Discipline module. So, if your ears are itching for more you can go ahead and snag the course to tune into al

May 28, 2020 • 14:30

122 - REBROADCAST - Diving into the sensory systems, with OT Lori Goodrich

122 - REBROADCAST - Diving into the sensory systems, with OT Lori Goodrich

Hey there, villagers! Welcome back to another episode of Voices of Your Village. This week is a throwback to one of the first episodes ever! We cannot talk about emotional regulation without discussing the sensory systems, so today you get to dive into a rebroadcast with my favorite OT, Lori Goodrich. We are getting down and dirty with the central nervous system so buckle up, babe. Let’s dive in!Love this podcast? Scroll down to leave a review! I read every one and they fill my heart wi

May 21, 2020 • 52:08

121 - How to respond to your child's behavior

121 - How to respond to your child's behavior

Welcome back to the podcast! On today's episode I sat down with my friend Sarah MacLaughlin, who is certified by Hand in Hand parenting to talk about responding to behaviors. We talk a lot in our village about how at the root of all behavior is an unmet need. But how do we figure out what those unmet needs are in our tiny humans so we can respond in the moment? Let’s dive in! Love this podcast? Scroll down to leave a review! I read every one and they fill my heart with joy.Connect with

May 14, 2020 • 1:07:43

120 - Self care in parenthood

120 - Self care in parenthood

Hey there, villagers! Welcome back to another episode of Voices of Your Village. This week I had the pleasure of chatting with Bryce Reddy, who you might know as @MomBrain.Therapist, to get down to the nitty gritty reality of self care in parenthood. This self care doesn’t have to be a big event, but can be built into how we are already living our lives every day. Bryce and I answer your questions and share our own tangible tips on how to prioritize our own needs, so we can show up in t

May 7, 2020 • 55:00

119 - REBROADCAST - A special interview with my mama

119 - REBROADCAST - A special interview with my mama

In this special episode of Voices of Your Village, I got to interview the most incredible woman I know: my mama. We chatted about her experiences in motherhood. What was it like raising five kiddos? How did her childhood influence her parenting style? Did she always know she wanted to be a stay-at-home mom? What was most challenging and most rewarding? What would she tell her younger mama self? Tune in today to get a little bit of a glimpse into my upbringing and why I feel like I hit t

Apr 30, 2020 • 1:02:32

118 - Responding to anxiety in kids

118 - Responding to anxiety in kids

Hey there, villagers! Welcome back to another episode of Voices of Your Village. I am so jazzed about this week's episode. I am joined by Jessica Vanderwier, you might know her as Our Mama Village over on Instagram. She is a therapist and mama to almost two kiddos, she’s growing her second right now! Jessica is a psychotherapist who shares emotional support strategies for parents and kids in order to educate on child behavior and mental health in children. We sat down to answer your big

Apr 23, 2020 • 48:10

117 - Processing fear & living without anxiety

117 - Processing fear & living without anxiety

Hi Villagers! Welcome to another podcast episode and another beautiful week of being alive! I am excited to share this week’s episode with you all because, my friends, today we are talking about anxiety. This episode may bring some stuff up for you, you may have some feelings and I want you to hold space for them. I encourage you to allow these feelings to come up and to get curious about them. Feelings are communication. So, let’s get started! Love this podcast? Scroll down to leave a

Apr 16, 2020 • 44:00

116 - Healing intergenerational trauma

116 - Healing intergenerational trauma

Happy Podcast Day, Villagers! Wow, do I have a special episode for you this week! I had the absolute pleasure to sit down with my new friend and inspiration, Dr Lynyetta Willis. Dr Lynyetta is a psychologist and family coach. She had a private practice for a number of years where she specialized in trauma, family work, parenting, and grief. Lynyetta and I sat down to answer all of your questions about intergenerational trauma and the healing process that goes along with it. It is QUITE

Apr 9, 2020 • 1:21:43

115 - Positive discipline from tiny humans to teens

115 - Positive discipline from tiny humans to teens

Howdy, hello villagers! Welcome to yet another episode of Voices of Your Village. Today I had the ultimate privilege to sit down with Casey O’Roarty of the Joyful Courage podcast to talk about something we don’t often chat about here at Seed and Sew, raising teenagers. Because as we all know, tiny humans grow up despite our best efforts. Casey O’Roarty is a school teacher turned parent educator, with an emphasis on positive discipline training and she was kind enough to share her world of knowle

Apr 2, 2020 • 1:20:39

114 - The mom mental load

114 - The mom mental load

Happy Podcast Day y’all! This week we are chatting about the mental load of motherhood. I shared a post about the struggles of this mom mental load a few weeks ago and so many of you reached out to say, “Yes! And, what do we do about it?” So, I am here today with Sonnet Simmons Matthews, one of the cohosts of Not Your Mother’s Podcast to dive into what this looks like, how to navigate it, and how to move forward without having to accept it as our reality! Let’s dive in. Love this podcas

Mar 26, 2020 • 50:59

113 - Letting go of control

113 - Letting go of control

So, recently I have been sharing on social media about my journey towards letting go of control- which in turn invited you all to share your questions about the process with me. On this episode of Voices of Your Village, I deep dive into your questions and the truth about letting go of control. What are you waiting for? Come hang out with me and we’ll get through this together because, babe, you are not alone. Love this podcast? Scroll down to leave a review! I read every one and they f

Mar 19, 2020 • 41:14

BONUS - Supporting kiddos through Coronavirus changes

BONUS - Supporting kiddos through Coronavirus changes

This season is full of unknowns and fear, so I'm popping into your earbuds with how to calm your body, release tension, and support your tiny humans. It won't be like this forever, friend, and you may be social distancing, but you are not alone.   Connect with us on:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seed.and.sew/   Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/seedandsew   Blog Post: www.voicesofyourvillage.com   https://seedandsew.org/ Music by: https://www.bensound.com/

Mar 17, 2020 • 11:24

112 - Teaching children about differences

112 - Teaching children about differences

On this episode of Voices of Your Village, I have an absolutely gorgeous chat with Magda Newman all about her life as the author of Normal: A Mother and Her Beautiful Son. Magda and I get real, and really honest about what a “normal” life looks like, especially as the mother of a son with Treacher Collins Syndrome. What are you waiting for? Come hang out with me and Magda, we have space just for you. Love this podcast? Scroll down to leave a review! I read every one and they fill my hea

Mar 12, 2020 • 52:09

111 - Spring Daylight Savings Time

111 - Spring Daylight Savings Time

On this episode of Voices of Your Village, I am talking all things Spring Daylight Savings Time. If you are worried about how that pesky new hour of daylight is going to affect your kiddos sleep cycle, babe, I’ve got you covered with this week's episode. What are you waiting for? Let’s get back to sleep! Love this podcast? Scroll down to leave a review! I read every one and they fill my heart with joy.Connect with us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seed.and.sew/ Facebook Group:

Mar 5, 2020 • 14:35

110 - Timeouts, time-ins, and taking space

110 - Timeouts, time-ins, and taking space

On this episode of Voices of Your Village, I chat with Dr. Allison Mark, a clinical psychologist with a private practice in Miami, Florida. Allison and I put our heads (and experience!) together to answer your biggest questions surrounding timeouts, timeins, and the emotional gray area in between.. Whether you are a parent, caregiver, or educator of tiny humans this episode is worth giving a listen to. What are you waiting for? Let’s dive in! Love this podcast? Scroll down to leave a re

Feb 27, 2020 • 46:56

109 - "Use your words"

109 - "Use your words"

Hey guys, I am so jazzed about this week’s episode of Voices of Your Village. I had the pleasure of sitting down with Emily Lesher, a speech pathologist in her tenth year who works closely with occupational therapists to research the use of language within play. We chat about what “regulation” really looks like in play, and get to the bottom of what we mean when we tell a tiny human to, “use your words.” I am thrilled to be sharing this episode with you so we can keep on navigating this

Feb 20, 2020 • 59:57

108 - Imperfectly parenting with respect

108 - Imperfectly parenting with respect

This week’s episode of Voices of Your Village is a really special one. I sat down with Wendy Bertagnole, of the Exceptional Parenting Podcast to deep dive into the realities of imperfect parenting with respect. Guys, We’ve got to figure out how to navigate respectful parenting while recognizing that it’s never going to be perfect. I am really pumped to share this episode with you so we can navigate this journey of raising emotionally intelligent humans together, with the idea of progres

Feb 12, 2020 • 1:06:08

107 - Ideal nap times for different ages

107 - Ideal nap times for different ages

On this episode of Voices of Your Village, I get real and really specific about ideal nap times for different aged kiddos. Guys, this is a pen and paper while listening type of episode, as I am here to lay out the step by step nap realness for your snoozy kiddo. If you’ve got a napper in your house or in your care, this episode is a must listen for you. What are you waiting for? Let’s catch some regulated Zs! Love this podcast? Scroll down to leave a review! I read every one and they fi

Feb 6, 2020 • 26:50

106 - Welcoming a new sibling

106 - Welcoming a new sibling

On this episode of Voices of Your Village, I chat with Bryana Kappa, a licensed marriage and family therapist and early childhood mental health specialist, with a private practice in Redondo Beach who works exclusively with new moms, infants, and toddlers doing attachment based play therapy. Bryana and I put our heads (and experience!) together to answer your biggest questions surrounding welcoming a new sibling into your family. Whether you are a parent, caregiver, or educator of tiny

Jan 30, 2020 • 55:02

105 - When to discuss the behavior

105 - When to discuss the behavior

In this episode of Voices of Your Villages I dive into the hard truth of how and when to discuss our kiddos behavior- especially when other parents are watching. Y'all had a lot of questions for me about this topic, and I was happy to answer them. This episode is a big one for parents of super social kiddos, especially super social kiddos with big feelings. Click the link above to join me in this discussion.Love this podcast? Scroll down to leave a review! I read every one and they fill

Jan 23, 2020 • 30:27

104 - When a child prefers one parent

104 - When a child prefers one parent

In this episode of Voices of Your Villages I dive into the realities of the much requested topic- what to do when your child prefers one parent over the other. This is a heated, sticky subject and it ultimately comes down to your attachment style and how you hold parenting boundaries. This episode is crucial for any parents who want to develop stronger boundaries, and anyone interested in learning more about their attachment styles for any relationship in their life. Click the link abov

Jan 16, 2020 • 41:43

103 - Fostering emotional development in infants & toddlers

103 - Fostering emotional development in infants & toddlers

On this episode of Voices of Your Village, I talk about fostering emotional development in infants and toddlers. So often when we talk about emotion coaching with kiddos we’re talking about kiddos who have verbal language, kiddos who are far enough along with their cognitive development that their receptive language is advanced enough for them to understand everything that we say to them, and perhaps they are able to verbally express their desires. However, we’ve been getting so many qu

Jan 9, 2020 • 36:25

102 - The Gift of Failure

102 - The Gift of Failure

In this episode of Voices of Your Villages I sat down with bestselling author of The Gift of Failure, Jessica Lahey. In addition to being an english, writing, and latin teacher for the last 20 years Jessica is also a writer and lecturer on academic motivation for children, and ourselves. This episode is crucial for parents, caretakers, and educators who want the best for our kiddos. Click the link above, and let’s start learning.Love this podcast? Scroll down to leave a review! I read e

Jan 2, 2020 • 1:00:03

101 - REBROADCAST - Teaching kiddos to regulate their emotions

101 - REBROADCAST - Teaching kiddos to regulate their emotions

In today’s episode of Voices of Your Village, I got to hang out with my pal Kristie, an accomplished author and sought-after consultant, and dive into self-regulation. What is self-regulation? How do we teach kids how to regulate their emotions? Should that be our goal? What’s the difference between coping mechanisms and coping strategies? All. Of. The. Things. Teaching kids to regulate their emotions so they can exhibit prosocial behaviors is a major focus in schools today, but that’s

Dec 26, 2019 • 1:20:43

100 - Other people's opinions

100 - Other people's opinions

On this episode of Voices of Your Village, (our 100th episode!!) I dive deep on my own about other people’s opinions. I explore the insecurities and self awareness that surrounds processing hearing other people’s opinions. Remember babe, I see you over there with your glorious imperfections, and I love you because of them. Thank you for listening to 100 episodes of Voices of Your Village, I can’t wait to share 100 more with you!Love this podcast? Scroll down to leave a review! I read ev

Dec 19, 2019 • 50:12

99 - Reward, punishment, and behavior charts with Alfie Kohn

99 - Reward, punishment, and behavior charts with Alfie Kohn

On this episode of Voices of Your Village, I sit down with Alfie Kohn, an author and speaker who is widely known for his work on unconditional love and moving away from punishment-reward systems. This is an episode unlike any we’ve ever released before. Frustrated with and silenced by her guest, for the first time in podcast history, Alyssa Blask Campbell provides commentary on her interview to express what she was unable to during her conversation. You’re going to have to listen to the episode

Dec 12, 2019 • 52:09

98 - Intimacy, sexuality, and connection in parenthood

98 - Intimacy, sexuality, and connection in parenthood

On this episode of Voices of Your Village, I sit down with Michaela Boehm, a psychologist and expert in the yogic arts. We open up our conversation to answer questions submitted by our village and we get real about what partnership and sexual intimacy can look like for a relationship, post bringing kiddos into this world. Michaela gives us all of the information about postpartum sensuality and even answers the age old question: Does your sex life ever go back to what it was like before having ki

Dec 5, 2019 • 56:41

97 - Independent play

97 - Independent play

On this episode of Voices of Your Village, I chat with Lizzie Asso, the mom behind the Workspace for Children. We dive deep into the world of Independent Play and chat about just why it is so crucial for our kiddos to have the time to explore, create, and exercise their creativity on their own. Whether you are a parent, caregiver, or educator of tiny humans this episode is worth giving a listen to. What are you waiting for? Let’s play! Love this podcast? Scroll down to leave a review! I

Nov 28, 2019 • 1:05:01

96 - REBROADCAST - Parenting with grandparents

96 - REBROADCAST - Parenting with grandparents

Having family as part of your parenting village can be amazing. But how do you navigate those awkward situations when Grandma oversteps or you disagree with how Grandpa is handling a situation? In this episode of Voices of Your Village I was jazzed to chat with Desiree Fortin, a triplet mama living with her husband and kiddos in her parents’ home. Desiree and I dive into navigating parenting alongside the grandparents and what to do when difficult situations pop up. Desiree shares her s

Nov 21, 2019 • 38:49

95 - Raising a trans child

95 - Raising a trans child

Today I got to dive deep with Mimi Lemay, author of the evocative memoir, “What We Will Become: A Mother, A Son, and a Journey of Transformation.” In her book, Mimi examines how her own past has shaped how she approached the transition of her son. It is real, overflowing with not only the emotional realities of being the mother of a trans child, but also the honest reflection that comes with being a supportive parent.Love this podcast? Scroll down to leave a review! I read every one and

Nov 14, 2019 • 58:28

94 - REBROADCAST - How to respond to "you're stupid" and other frustrating kid phrases

94 - REBROADCAST - How to respond to "you're stupid" and other frustrating kid phrases

You tell your kiddo that it’s time to stop playing and get ready for dinner. They respond, “No! You’re stupid!” Or “I hate you!” Or some other frustrating and triggering response. It’s easy to get caught up in the moment and react quickly. But in today’s episode of Voices of Your Village I’m diving deeper into the root of those moments and how to best support your kiddos even when it feels really hard. I’m chatting about the importance of not taking it personally, looking for the root e

Nov 7, 2019 • 26:57

93 - Navigating anxiety as a mama

93 - Navigating anxiety as a mama

On another episode in our Q&A series, I chat with stay-at-home-mama to an almost two-year-old, Nicole, about anxiety surrounding her tiny human’s crying. We discuss the pressure society puts on mamas to be the answer to her kiddos’ cries, and how mamas should “just know” what their child needs at all times (spoiler: they don’t, and they shouldn’t). Does letting our kiddo cry cause irreparable damage? Our conversation went down many different avenues, including how being a perfect pa

Oct 31, 2019 • 1:20:42

92 - Daylight Savings Time!

92 - Daylight Savings Time!

In this episode Alyssa dives into the specifics of adjusting your kiddos’ sleep schedule for daylight savings. Daylight savings may feel daunting, but by implementing a few simple light and time adjustments it is nothing to fear. Additionally, from Saturday to Sunday of daylight savings weekend there will be a post up in the Seed and Sew: Voices of your Village Facebook group specifically for you to drop your sleep pressure adjustment queries so we can all troubleshoot this together in real time

Oct 24, 2019 • 10:16

91 - Co-parenting through different parenting approaches

91 - Co-parenting through different parenting approaches

On this episode of Voices of Your Village, I chat with Michelle, a life coach, about co-parenting through different parenting approaches. Parenting is a tough gig as it is, so what if you and your partner have completely different parenting styles? How do you navigate this and come to a common ground and parent as a united front? How do you prevent parenthood from causing a divide between you and your partner? Whether you are in a relationship with your tiny human’s other parent, or try

Oct 17, 2019 • 1:05:43

90 - Q&A Series: 4yo emotions with a baby sister and other people's opinions

90 - Q&A Series: 4yo emotions with a baby sister and other people's opinions

On this guest Q&A episode of Voices of Your Village, I answer Julie’s questions about transitions, co-parenting, and related topics that a lot of you have expressed interest in hearing discussed. Whether you struggle with preschool pick-up yourself or are unsure how to have tough parenting conversations with your partner, this episode is worth listening to. As you’re listening, please keep in mind that this is a shame-free, guilt-free zone. Love this podcast? Scroll down to leave a

Oct 10, 2019 • 1:03:24

89 - How to respond instead of spanking

89 - How to respond instead of spanking

On this episode of Voices of Your Village, I answer your questions about spanking, the often taboo topic that people have lots of very different, very strong opinions and stances about. Whether you implement spanking as discipline yourself, are unsure if you should or shouldn’t, or are firm in your stance and want some concrete evidence to defend yourself, this episode is worth listening to. As you’re listening, please keep in mind that this is a shame-free, guilt-free zone. Love this p

Oct 3, 2019 • 48:53

88 - Tiny humans & food, with Taesha Butler

88 - Tiny humans & food, with Taesha Butler

Has mealtime become a total battle with your kiddo? Are you going out of your mind because your tiny human refuses dinner, but then asks for a snack 20 minutes later? Do you wonder how to create boundaries around food while also helping your kiddo cultivate a healthy relationship with food? I’ve gotten so many questions about this topic, so I called on expert Taesha Butler, aka The Natural Nurturer, to answer all of your questions regarding one of our biggest stressors as parents and caregivers.

Sep 26, 2019 • 56:21

87 - Q&A Series: Toddler Classroom

87 - Q&A Series: Toddler Classroom

We continue our special Q&A series with Sarah, mama and early educator, who asked me all of her questions about implementing emotion processing strategies in the toddler classroom. Caring for more than one kiddo at a time presents some unique challenges, so not only do these questions apply to the classroom, but to parents of more than one kiddo, too. How do we use the CEP method when it’s difficult to give a child the one-on-one time that is needed to do so? What about letting a ki

Sep 19, 2019 • 45:09

86 - Emotion processing for adults

86 - Emotion processing for adults

Have you ever wondered how you are supposed to teach your tiny humans how to process their hard emotions if you’re not even sure how to process your own? Maybe you didn’t receive this skill-set growing up and wonder how, then, you can teach your kiddos. The truth is, you can’t teach what you don’t know, so a huge part of us teaching this to the tiny humans is building our own toolbox. On this episode of Voices of Your Village, I answer your questions about emotion processing for adults.    Love

Sep 12, 2019 • 45:53

85 - Q&A Series: Coping

85 - Q&A Series: Coping

On this episode of Voices of Your Village, we kick off our Q&A series, where members of our village get to ask me all of their most dire parenting questions. I’m so jazzed to start off chatting with April, who has been a part of our Seed village for a couple of years now. She wonders things like: How long should I let my kiddo feel a hard emotion? When is it okay to implement a coping mechanism? When should I engage my daughter in a coping strategy? What if she’s feeling a hard emot

Sep 5, 2019 • 36:22

84 - Back to school tips

84 - Back to school tips

Have a kiddo or more heading back to school soon? Worried about how your kiddo (and you) will get through this oftentimes difficult transition? Don’t worry - I got you! Now is the time to start preparing if you haven’t already, and on this episode of Voices of Your Village, I share all of my tips and tricks to make this transition a little easier. Listen in today if you need help navigating this.  Love this podcast? Scroll down to leave a review! I read every one and they fill my heart

Aug 29, 2019 • 33:16

83 - What a middle schooler would like you to know about emotions, with Elijah

83 - What a middle schooler would like you to know about emotions, with Elijah

What’s it like being an 11 year old kid these days? What are their worries and how do they cope with the big stuff? How do we as parents and caregivers help with all the social aspects of this stage? I’m so jazzed about this episode of Voices of Your Village because I got to sit down and chat with probably one of the most emotionally intelligent 11 year olds you’ll ever meet, Elijah, about all of this and more. I wanted to chat with him about being a soon-to-be middle school kid - what

Aug 22, 2019 • 46:10

82 - REBROADCAST - How to respond to hitting, kicking, biting, spitting!

82 - REBROADCAST - How to respond to hitting, kicking, biting, spitting!

You’re at the park and your kiddo hits another child. Or you’re at a play date and your tiny human spits at one of their peers. You feel embarrassed. You feel pressure to respond a certain way because other parents are watching. You feel triggered when you’re the one on the receiving end of your child’s physical outburst. How do you respond in these moments? In today’s episode of Voices of Your Village I’m diving into hitting, kicking, spitting, and biting. Why do kiddo’s do these things and how

Aug 15, 2019 • 25:49

81 - Sharing

81 - Sharing

If you’re a parent or caregiver, then you’re definitely familiar with conflicts over sharing. Do we make kiddos share? What skill set do kiddos need to want to engage in collaborative play? How do we handle sharing between siblings? With strangers’ kiddos? With toys that don’t invite an opportunity for kids to collaboratively play together? On this episode of Voices of Your Village, I tackle how to navigate all of this in an emotionally supportive way. Love this podcast? Scroll down to

Aug 8, 2019 • 35:16

80 - How do you process as an adult? with NY Times Best Seller, Lori Gottlieb

80 - How do you process as an adult? with NY Times Best Seller, Lori Gottlieb

Today I get to fangirl and hang out with Lori Gottlieb, therapist and author of the NY Times Bestselling book, Maybe You Should Talk to Someone. I devoured this book while on our trip to Europe, and I was left wanting even more when I finished. In Lori’s book, the reader gets snapshots into therapy sessions with four people Lori is working with, as well as her own therapy sessions with her own therapist. We get to chat and ultimately answer the question, “How do you process as an adult?

Aug 1, 2019 • 45:53

79 - Co-reg vs Self-reg with Thriving Littles

79 - Co-reg vs Self-reg with Thriving Littles

On this episode of Voices of Your Village, I chat with pediatric occupational therapist and woman behind Thriving Littles, Katie Crosby, about the important topic of co-regulation and self-regulation. What are they? What is the difference between co-reg and self-reg? When is co-reg appropriate versus self-reg and vice versa? What is the timeline for moving from co-reg in infancy to self-reg as kiddos get older? We dive into what co-regulating and self-regulating look like, what we as pa

Jul 25, 2019 • 1:01:40

78 - The biggest game changer in my emotion processing

78 - The biggest game changer in my emotion processing

Have you ever really thought about what causes disappointment you experience in life? If you break it down, disappointment is usually a result of your expectations not being met in a situation. It wasn’t until a four year old said to me, “That wasn’t my expectation,” that I had this “ah ha” moment that became the biggest game changer in emotion processing for me. How does being self aware of our expectations aid in emotion processing for ourselves? How can this self awareness help us he

Jul 18, 2019 • 29:15

77 - Co-parenting through separation & divorce

77 - Co-parenting through separation & divorce

Co-parenting through separation or divorce can be very difficult. How can it be done in a positive and loving way so that the tiny humans involved are not negatively affected by it? On this episode of Voices of Your Village, I sit down with two of my favorite parents, Fran and Daryl, who successfully co-parented to raise my favorite human - my husband Zach. We discuss how they navigated co-parenting through the hard emotions, the logistics of raising a kiddo day-to-day, custody, and wha

Jul 11, 2019 • 1:13:20

76 - REBROADCAST - Discipline, punishment & boundaries with parenting coach Irene McKenna

76 - REBROADCAST - Discipline, punishment & boundaries with parenting coach Irene McKenna

Raise your hand if you entered parenthood with feelings, expectations, and experiences from your own childhood that affect who you are as a parent. Yep, all hands in the air. The thing is, in order to be the parents we want to be, we have to look at what we are bringing to the table. At the end of the day it can absolutely feel like your kiddo is deliberately not picking up their toys when they know better. We are inclined to punish the child for not obeying the rule. How can we reframe

Jul 4, 2019 • 54:58

75 - Building a relationship of trust with kids

75 - Building a relationship of trust with kids

On this episode of Voices of Your Village, we’re diving into how to foster a relationship of trust with our tiny humans. Most of us think of the big moments when we think about trust, like them coming to us with a big secret, or them turning to us when they need someone to confide in. But to become that person for them, we must first build that trust, and it happens in the small moments. What are these important trust-building moments? How does being honest and setting and holding bound

Jun 27, 2019 • 27:14

74 - Teaching kiddos to regulate their emotions

74 - Teaching kiddos to regulate their emotions

In today’s episode of Voices of Your Village, I got to hang out with my pal Kristie, an accomplished author and sought-after consultant, and dive into self-regulation. What is self-regulation? How do we teach kids how to regulate their emotions? Should that be our goal? What’s the difference between coping mechanisms and coping strategies? All. Of. The. Things. Teaching kids to regulate their emotions so they can exhibit prosocial behaviors is a major focus in schools today, but that’s actually

Jun 20, 2019 • 1:14:34

73 - How to build your village

73 - How to build your village

We’re just not meant to do this parenting thing alone, yet so many are. I firmly believe that kids should be raised in the village. But, how do you build a village? In this episode of Voices of Your Village, we explore the different kinds of villages, how to find and build your village, and how to be a valuable member of that village. If you’re struggling to do it all, tune in today to find out why you just don’t (and shouldn’t) have to. Love this podcast? Scroll down to leave a review!

Jun 13, 2019 • 30:11

72 - Falling Asleep Independently

72 - Falling Asleep Independently

This episode of Voices of Your Villages answers one of the most common questions I’ve gotten as a sleep consultant over the past six years, which is, “How do I teach my kid to fall asleep independently?” There are tools to navigate this. I dive into what to do to achieve this at the different ages and stages. It doesn’t matter how your kiddo is currently falling asleep, as long as it’s safe and it’s working for you. If it’s not working for you, though, this episode is for you.Love this

Jun 6, 2019 • 34:02

71 - REBROADCAST - Coping strategies vs. coping mechanisms

71 - REBROADCAST - Coping strategies vs. coping mechanisms

Awesome! Your kiddos know what they are feeling, but now what? What do they do with those feelings? How do we support them through their feelings while building their ability to do so solo one day? Enter coping strategies. Wait? Aren’t they called coping mechanisms, Alyssa? Aha, yes, there are coping mechanisms that help you feel calm again that are short-term fixes, but coping strategies are long-term, healthy choices. In this episode of Village Chatter, I guide you through how to buil

May 30, 2019 • 34:41

70 - Fostering a loving sibling relationship, with Nicole DiGiacobbe

70 - Fostering a loving sibling relationship, with Nicole DiGiacobbe

On this episode of Voices of Your Village, I sat down with Nicole DiGiacobbe about fostering a loving sibling connection between her kiddos. I get a lot of questions from folks about raising siblings and if this is possible, and if so, how. The answer is “yes,” and Nicole shares what she puts into practice to achieve this. How do we prepare our oldest kiddo for the arrival of a new baby? What are some challenging behaviors and interactions we see between our kiddos, and how do we addres

May 23, 2019 • 32:25

69 - Getting real about mom guilt, with Kristen Mittler

69 - Getting real about mom guilt, with Kristen Mittler

In this episode of Voices of Your Village, we are getting real about mom guilt - that inevitable feeling felt by so many mamas out there. I got to hang out with my friend Kristen, stay-at-home mama of four, and who you may know as oldjoy on Instagram, and chat all about this hot topic - what it is, why it’s happening, and what you can do about it. If you are all-too familiar with these kinds of feelings, then tune in!Love this podcast? Scroll down to leave a review! I read every one and

May 16, 2019 • 48:47

68 - Happy Mother's Day message from partners

68 - Happy Mother's Day message from partners

Did you know that I am obsessed with moms? Maybe it's because I was born on Mother's Day, but moms have just always had a special place in my heart. This year I asked partners to answer three questions. They each sent me their video responses and we put together a podcast of the complete answers from everyone as well as a video of a snapshot into folks answers. The video can be found at https://seedandsew.org/mothersday/ The questions I asked about their partners as mamas were: 1) Looking into t

May 9, 2019 • 30:05

67 - A special interview with my mama

67 - A special interview with my mama

In this special episode of Voices of Your Village, I got to interview the most incredible woman I know: my mama. We chatted about her experiences in motherhood. What was it like raising five kiddos? How did her childhood influence her parenting style? Did she always know she wanted to be a stay-at-home mom? What was most challenging and most rewarding? What would she tell her younger mama self? Tune in today to get a little bit of a glimpse into my upbringing and why I feel like I hit t

May 2, 2019 • 1:01:10

66 - Fostering a relationship where you are the one your child can be vulnerable with

66 - Fostering a relationship where you are the one your child can be vulnerable with

In today’s episode of Voices of Your Village, we dive into how to foster a relationship where you are someone your child can be vulnerable with. We go into what to say to your kiddo instead of something like, “It made me sad when you hit me,” while also still being able to set and hold boundaries and keep them accountable for their actions. We also get into how managing our own anxiety and practicing self care aids us in being better able to address our tiny human’s behavior with emotio

Apr 25, 2019 • 27:25

65 - The lowdown on newborn sleep

65 - The lowdown on newborn sleep

In today’s episode of Voices of Your Village, our sleep consultant Rachel gives us the low down on newborn sleep. Newborn sleep can be tricky because it is so vastly different than sleep in older babies. How often should they nap? Where should they nap? Can they safely sleep on their stomachs? What about in an adult bed? Is there anything that be done to get more nighttime sleep? What about nursing to sleep or holding the baby? Are these bad habits? Rachel and I dove into all of these q

Apr 18, 2019 • 46:17

64 - Adoption - Part IV: Navigating foster care, with Renee Henderson

64 - Adoption - Part IV: Navigating foster care, with Renee Henderson

In today’s episode of Voices of Your Village, we wrapped up our adoption series discussing foster care with Renee Henderson. Renee has been a foster mom to 15 kiddos and adopted three. Share gets raw and real about the challenges of the foster care system, what to expect, and how she has navigated it. This episode is honest, and can hit ya right in the gut. What are the financial logistics? How is it to say goodbye to a child you’ve parented, brought home from the hospital, and/or have

Apr 11, 2019 • 1:02:17

63 - How to emotion coach for emotion processing, with Lauren Stauble

63 - How to emotion coach for emotion processing, with Lauren Stauble

We talk a lot at Seed and Sew about emotional intelligence, emotional processing, and helping our tiny humans build their toolboxes. But what does that actually look like? What are the steps and how do we help facilitate these skills in our kiddos? In today’s episode of Voices of Your Village, my CEP co-creator, Lauren Stauble, joined me to break down our method step by step. We dove into each phase of emotional processing, avoiding common pitfalls (like problem solving too soon), and h

Apr 4, 2019 • 1:03:10

62 - Adoption - Part III, with adoptee Kayla

62 - Adoption - Part III, with adoptee Kayla

In this today’s episode of Voices of Your Village we dove into part III of our adoption series with adoptee, Kayla. Kayla got real and vulnerable about her experience being adopted, what it was like as a black person being adopted into a white family and living in a predominantly white community. She shared the circumstances of her adoption, her relationship with her biological mom and siblings and the challenges she has faced in those relationships. We dove into the ways that race impacts adopt

Mar 28, 2019 • 1:02:52

61 - How to respond to hitting, kicking, biting, spitting!

61 - How to respond to hitting, kicking, biting, spitting!

You’re at the park and your kiddo hits another child. Or you’re at a play date and your tiny human spits at one of their peers. You feel embarrassed. You feel pressure to respond a certain way because other parents are watching. You feel triggered when you’re the one on the receiving end of your child’s physical outburst. How do you respond in these moments? In today’s episode of Voices of Your Village I’m diving into hitting, kicking, spitting, and biting. Why do kiddo’s do these thing

Mar 21, 2019 • 29:58

60 - Adoption - Part II, with birth mom Annaleece

60 - Adoption - Part II, with birth mom Annaleece

This week I dove into part two of our adoption series. I had the opportunity to connect with birth mom Annaleece. She shared her experience with her pregnancy and the circumstances that led to her decision to place her birth daughter for adoption. She got real and vulnerable about the logistics of her adoption, why she chose a facilitator, how she connected with the adoptive family and the emotions she felt through it all. Annaleece prioritized her birth daughter’s well-being above all else. Tun

Mar 14, 2019 • 37:23

59 - RE-BROADCAST - DST

59 - RE-BROADCAST - DST

Daylight savings time is just around the corner and to help you prepare, I will be highlighting how light plays a vital role in sleep and how we can manipulate that to get the desired sleep patterns for your tiny humans. I will be discussing two different options: the "plan ahead" or "respond after" so you can chose whatever feels right for you. I also created a FREE Daylight Savings Time guide just for you! Head to seedandsew.org for all the goods.  Music: https://www.bensound.com/ Lea

Mar 5, 2019 • 17:04

58 - Adoption - Part I, with Shelby Dickinson

58 - Adoption - Part I, with Shelby Dickinson

In this week’s episode of Voices of Your Village we dove into the first part of our adoption series and answered your questions about the logistics of adoption, open and closed adoptions, and the legal and financial aspects of adoption. I had the opportunity to chat with adoptive parent Shelby Dickinson. She shared her experience adopting her son and dug deep into the cultural narrative around adoption and how that has informed her experience and her choices regarding her son’s adoption

Feb 28, 2019 • 1:22:42

57 - How to respond to "you're stupid" and other frustrating kid phrases

57 - How to respond to "you're stupid" and other frustrating kid phrases

You tell your kiddo that it’s time to stop playing and get ready for dinner. They respond, “No! You’re stupid!” Or “I hate you!” Or some other frustrating and triggering response. It’s easy to get caught up in the moment and react quickly. But in today’s episode of Voices of Your Village I’m diving deeper into the root of those moments and how to best support your kiddos even when it feels really hard. I’m chatting about the importance of not taking it personally, looking for the root e

Feb 21, 2019 • 29:02

56 - Nap transitions, from 3:2:1 with Teresa Stewart

56 - Nap transitions, from 3:2:1 with Teresa Stewart

Ya’ll had nap questions and we answered them! I connected with my colleague and fellow sleep consultant, Teresa Stewart, to tackle daytime sleep. There are many factors that play into daytime sleep from the circadian rhythm, to sleep pressure, to “sleep regressions” and more. Teresa breaks it all down, from the newborn days to dropping naps completely. She gives tips for working with childcare providers, timing meals, and recognizing when your kiddo’s nap schedule may need to be changed. We cove

Feb 14, 2019 • 52:11

55 - What happens while you sleep?

55 - What happens while you sleep?

What really happens when we sleep? Why do we need more sleep when we are sick? How does sleep serve our bodies and brains? In this week’s episode of Voices of Your Village I’m diving into all things sleep! I’m sharing the science behind sleep and how vital it is to our health. I’m breaking down the different phases of sleep and how we cycle through them. Tune in today to learn what exactly happens when we sleep and why helping your kiddos get deep, restorative sleep is so important! Lov

Feb 7, 2019 • 21:13

54 - Breastfeeding questions answered, with IBCLC Barb Demske

54 - Breastfeeding questions answered, with IBCLC Barb Demske

You’re pregnant or you’ve just had a baby. You want to breastfeed but it’s so different than you expected and you have so many questions. How much should my baby be nursing? Do I wake them up in the middle of the night? How do I know if we have a good latch? Are they getting enough milk? How often do I need to pump when I’m away from my baby? How does supply and demand work? In this week’s episode of Voices of Your Village, I connected with Barbara Demske, IBCLC, to chat all about all o

Jan 31, 2019 • 47:39

53 - The 3 things I pay attention to developmentally birth-five

53 - The 3 things I pay attention to developmentally birth-five

Your kiddo is facing a challenge with speech and language. Or they aren’t able to process their emotions. How do you best support them? Are there other factors to consider? In this week’s episode of Voices of Your Village I’m talking about something I call the triangle of growth. I dive into the three parts of the triangle of growth and how they impact each other. I discuss how these three systems can often offer clues as to why a kiddo may be facing challenges and are the key to making sure tho

Jan 24, 2019 • 28:36

52 - Parenting with the grandparents, with Desiree Fortin

52 - Parenting with the grandparents, with Desiree Fortin

Having family as part of your parenting village can be amazing. But how do you navigate those awkward situations when Grandma oversteps or you disagree with how Grandpa is handling a situation? In this episode of Voices of Your Village I was jazzed to chat with Desiree Fortin, a triplet mama living with her husband and kiddos in her parents’ home. Desiree and I dive into navigating parenting alongside the grandparents and what to do when difficult situations pop up. Desiree shares her s

Jan 17, 2019 • 40:01

51 - My battle with anxiety as a rape survivor

51 - My battle with anxiety as a rape survivor

When we experience trauma, it can lead to anxiety. So where do we go from there? How do we stop living in fear? In this episode of Voices of Your Village I share the pain and fear I experienced after being raped and the steps I took to get out of the anxiety cycle. I dive into self-awareness, recognizing triggers, and the coping strategies I implement when I can feel anxiety in my body. I share how my support system, years of therapy, and a toolbox of coping strategies changed my life a

Jan 10, 2019 • 33:06

50 - How to teach body positivity, with Anna Sweeney and Meg Steffey Schrier

50 - How to teach body positivity, with Anna Sweeney and Meg Steffey Schrier

Body positivity is a buzzword on social media. What does it really mean? What is healthy eating and what do healthy bodies look like? What is the best way to approach the idea of healthy eating, especially as it pertains to our tiny humans? In this episode of Voices of Your Village I was jazzed to chat with Anna Sweeney and Meg Steffey Schrier about all things body positivity and healthy eating. We dove into diet culture, the influence of social media, and how all of these things impact

Jan 3, 2019 • 59:51

49 - End of the year wrap up, with Alyssa

49 - End of the year wrap up, with Alyssa

2018, what a year! Am I right?! Holy moly, you guys, I cannot believe how much happened this year. In this Voices of Your Village episode I am diving into all the amazing things of 2018, the hard stuff this year, and what we have in store for 2019. I mean, for starters, this podcast didn’t even exist a year ago. We get to chat about that and so much more in this episode. Thank you so stinkin’ much for being on this journey with me. It fills my soul to have this Seed & Sew village. Love this pod

Dec 27, 2018 • 37:53

48 - Raising empathetic humans, with Logan Blask

48 - Raising empathetic humans, with Logan Blask

We all want our kids to be empathetic. But where do we start to instill empathy? In this episode of Voices of Your Village, I sat down with my sister-in-law Logan Blask (again!) to pick her brain on how to instill and model empathy for our tiny humans. Logan shared the tools and techniques she has used since her kiddos were babies to help guide in building empathy. From helping them name their emotions, to using everyday situations as teachable moments, Logan uses a wide variety of tool

Dec 20, 2018 • 1:40:23

47 - Food sensitivities & gut health, with Bridgitte Carroll

47 - Food sensitivities & gut health, with Bridgitte Carroll

Your preschooler is refusing foods again. Your newborn is crying all the time or was just diagnosed with reflux. Your two year old has itchy, red, irritated skin. These seemingly separate issues may actually have a connected root cause: disrupted gut health and food sensitivities. In this episode of Voices of Your Village, integrative dietitian Bridgitte Carol digs into food sensitivities and how symptoms of disrupted gut health can manifest in our kiddos. Tune in today to learn about s

Dec 13, 2018 • 58:56

46 - Discipline, punishment, & boundaries with parenting coach Irene McKenna

46 - Discipline, punishment, & boundaries with parenting coach Irene McKenna

Raise your hand if you entered parenthood with feelings, expectations, and experiences from your own childhood that affect who you are as a parent. Yep, all hands in the air. The thing is, in order to be the parents we want to be, we have to look at what we are bringing to the table. At the end of the day it can absolutely feel like your kiddo is deliberately not picking up their toys when they know better. We are inclined to punish the child for not obeying the rule. How can we reframe this and

Dec 6, 2018 • 52:14

45 - Let's talk pacifiers, with SLP Amanda Townsend

45 - Let's talk pacifiers, with SLP Amanda Townsend

Pacifiers! Oy vey, the questions, the shame, the guilt, the fear, this one comes as a heavy one that my pal Amanda joined me to lighten up a bit. Amanda, a Speech Language Pathologist and owner of Simply Spoken Therapy, taught me how pacifiers affect oral motor development, which ones are better for oral motor at different ages and stages, and when it may be beneficial to transition away from them. I touched for a second on the emotional development role pacifiers can play, and when to

Nov 29, 2018 • 52:46

44 - RE-BROADCAST - Gender: raising our kids in a world we didn't grow up in, with Trystan Reese

44 - RE-BROADCAST - Gender: raising our kids in a world we didn't grow up in, with Trystan Reese

Our kids are growing up in a different world than we did; a more accepting world, and one with conversation we need to be prepared to have. Gender fluidity and identity is something many of us did not grow up talking about, but thankfully, that has changed, and we need the language to evolve, too. Trystan Reese, a trans father of three, and social justice activist joined me on the show to dive into how to talk to kids about gender. What age is it appropriate to address gender? How do we

Nov 22, 2018 • 45:22

43 - Teaching consensual touch, with Zach and Alyssa Campbell

43 - Teaching consensual touch, with Zach and Alyssa Campbell

Eeee it finally happened! You requested Mr. Zachary Campbell enough that we got him behind the mic! This week Zach and I dove into how to teach sexual consent, what we hope for our children when it comes to this topic, and what this journey looked like for us. We chatted about hot topics like Aziz Ansari, how to navigate these uncomfortable topics, and what it looks like to teach your child to advocate for themselves. Enjoy this episode full of conversation that might make you feel uncomfortable

Nov 15, 2018 • 54:50

42 - Parenting through trauma and loss, with Natalie Norton

42 - Parenting through trauma and loss, with Natalie Norton

Natalie Norton has experienced immense trauma in this life. She dives into it and how she continues to move forward. Ultimately, how do you choose life when it’s so overwhelming? When you are continuously pushed back down? Emotional intelligence is the key. Natalie and I dive into what that means for her. I could get nerdy with this woman all day! She is mindful, brilliant, and intentional. Natalie, thank you for your wisdom and inspiration! Connect with her on Instagram @natalienorton. Love th

Nov 8, 2018 • 1:05:41

41 - The answer to 90% of my sleep consultations

41 - The answer to 90% of my sleep consultations

Wanna know the secret to almost ALL of my sleep consultations? Two words for ya, sleep pressure. What is sleep pressure? How do we control any of this? How does sleep pressure change through infancy, toddlerhood and beyond? I’m throwing all those details and so many more at you in this episode. The thing is, it does matter when nap time is, how long it is, and how far from bedtime it is. Those overnight wake ups? The early morning wakes? The bedtime resistance? Let’s tackle all of it to

Nov 1, 2018 • 27:45

40 - Daylight Savings Time Bonus Episode

40 - Daylight Savings Time Bonus Episode

Daylight Savings Time is just around the corner and that extra hour of sleep doesn’t usually count for parents too. Fear not, in this episode and the freebie on www.seedandsew.org/resources you get a step by step guide for both preparing for DST and responding to it afterward! I dive into the crucial things to pay attention to, how to avoid an overtired human, and what it looks like if your kiddo does wake up thinking 5am is the new 6. Choose the plan that works best for you and get st

Oct 26, 2018 • 14:38

39 - Starting with solids: how and what to feed our littles from a sensory perspective, with OT Lori Goodrich

39 - Starting with solids: how and what to feed our littles from a sensory perspective, with OT Lori Goodrich

She’s baacccckkk!!! One of my favorite people to nerd out with over child development, OT Lori Goodrich, from episode 4 is back on the podcast today! I’d never given much thought to how solid foods played a role in the sensory system before Lori entered my world. Sure, it’s about taste and texture, but it’s also about oral motor development and how food affects the system. I learned so much from Lori from the best cup to use, to the ideal chairs for kiddos to sit in while eating, and ho

Oct 25, 2018 • 55:29

38 - Village Chatter: coping mechanisms vs. coping strategies, and an intro to the CEP Method

38 - Village Chatter: coping mechanisms vs. coping strategies, and an intro to the CEP Method

Awesome! Your kiddos know what they are feeling, but now what? What do they do with those feelings? How do we support them through their feelings while building their ability to do so solo one day? Enter coping strategies. Wait? Aren’t they called coping mechanisms, Alyssa? Aha, yes, there are coping mechanisms that help you feel calm again that are short-term fixes, but coping strategies are long-term, healthy choices. In this episode of Village Chatter, I guide you through how to buil

Oct 18, 2018 • 34:41

37 - Breastfeeding & pumping on the go and in the workplace, with Mamava founders Christine Dodson and Sascha Mayer

37 - Breastfeeding & pumping on the go and in the workplace, with Mamava founders Christine Dodson and Sascha Mayer

Let me guess, when you found out you were pregnant you didn’t find yourself looking up the ins and outs of pumping in your workplace? You are not alone. Luckily, Mamava is here to help! I interviewed Mamava founders, Christine & Sascha on all things breastfeeding and pumping on the go and in the workplace. As these two boss women found themselves without adequate pumping support on the go, they knew they had to make a change not just for themselves, but for all breastfeeding parents

Oct 11, 2018 • 30:42

36 - Ear infections, breast feeding, immune support, and all things chiro care, with Dr. Dersham

36 - Ear infections, breast feeding, immune support, and all things chiro care, with Dr. Dersham

Chiropractic care for kids?! Let me guess, you’re over there like oh heck no! I hear you, I was there too. I was scared, not really knowing what it looked like to adjust kiddos. Would you crack them? How do you even get them to lie on the table? What is the point? Isn’t it dangerous? I dove into all of these questions and more with Stacey on today’s episode. What I learned? Chiropractic care can help with ear infections, sensory processing, breastfeeding, gross motor development, and so

Oct 4, 2018 • 45:52

35 - Birth story time: Home birth edition, with Tracy

35 - Birth story time: Home birth edition, with Tracy

Homebirth?! What if something goes wrong?! Why would you even want to do that?! As a sexual assault survivor homebirth has always stood out to me as an option where I could know the people who would potentially be touching my body in a vulnerable emotional state. Tracy, or as the grammers may know her @knowingtracy share her path to homebirth-- her reality, her fears, her perspective as a black woman giving birth in America. Homebirth came with judgement, fear, and unsolicited advice fr

Sep 27, 2018 • 44:28

34 - The do's and don'ts of adult conflict in the presence of kids, with marriage and family therapist Chrissy Powers

34 - The do's and don'ts of adult conflict in the presence of kids, with marriage and family therapist Chrissy Powers

Holy moly, Chrissy Powers is a gem! Marriage and family therapist, mama to three with one in a fresh newborn stage, wife to her husband, and gal working to navigate all the things, Chrissy shared her brilliance with us as we navigated what it looks like to have conflict in front of kiddos. How do we model that? What about when we lose our cool? We dove into all the things in this episode! Head on over to Instagram and dive into our conversation as it continues @seed.and.sew.Today is the last day

Sep 20, 2018 • 38:12

33 - Village Chatter: Tiny Humans, Big Emotions

33 - Village Chatter: Tiny Humans, Big Emotions

Woo! The second episode of Village Chatter is here. I answered all of YOUR questions about Tiny Humans, Big Emotions! You submitted questions ranging from building an emotional foundation in the womb alllll through early childhood. What do you do when you yell? When you make a mistake? How do we keep kiddos from feeling responsible for our feelings? And the list goes on...I came at ya with answers for every single question! I even have freebies just for you on this very topic. We are la

Sep 13, 2018 • 25:31

32 - Pelvic floor, Diastasis Recti, and the power of the breath,  with Jamie Jones

32 - Pelvic floor, Diastasis Recti, and the power of the breath, with Jamie Jones

Peeing when you sneeze, cough, jump, or during any sudden movements? Yeah, it’s very common, but it doesn’t have to be that way. I hung out with Jamie Jones from PROnatal fitness in New York City to talk about the Pelvic Floor, Diastasis Recti, and how your breath can be a game changer. She went into the anatomy, what’s going on down there, and what you can do to build a strong, healthy pelvic floor before, during, and after pregnancy. Once postpartum, always postpartum, am I right, ladies?! Jo

Sep 6, 2018 • 39:07

31 - Let's Talk About Sex, Baby, with expert, Amy Lang

31 - Let's Talk About Sex, Baby, with expert, Amy Lang

Let’s talk about sex, baby. Really though, let’s because this is a key component to SO MANY THINGS. Think, self love, body positivity, body awareness, reducing rape & sexual assault, reporting rape & sexual assault, reducing unwanted pregnancy, increasing female sexual pleasure (orgasms aren’t just for the dudes, y’all). We can either act like none of us have bodies, libido, or sex and see what happens or we can have open dialogue and prepare tiny humans. I chatted with sex educ

Aug 30, 2018 • 1:06:34

30 - Ya snooze ya win, with Alyssa

30 - Ya snooze ya win, with Alyssa

Welcome to our first episode of Village Chatter where I answer all of YOUR questions on a topic. Today’s topic, drum roll please, Ya snooze, Ya win! You submitted questions ranging from infant and toddler sleep schedules, to traveling with those littles, and what to do with the preschool who will not stay in their bed. I came at ya with answers for every single question! I even have freebies just for you on this very topic. Want to have your question answered on the next Village Chatter

Aug 23, 2018 • 31:50

29 - What can wrestling or rough & tumble play teach my child?, wIth Ross Thompson

29 - What can wrestling or rough & tumble play teach my child?, wIth Ross Thompson

When it comes to wrestling, rough and tumble play, and physical play in general, I had a lot of hesitations. I’ve seen it go awry and y’all know I’m all about teaching consent from infancy. Can we really teach kids to respect one another’s bodies when they’re throwing each other around? Will they notice the verbal AND non-verbal signs of someone who is not consenting? I had these and so many more questions for our gross motor guy, Ross Thompson. We dove into all things big body play and

Aug 16, 2018 • 1:05:15

28 - Parenting with MS, with Alex Winkelman Zeplain

28 - Parenting with MS, with Alex Winkelman Zeplain

Did you know that most people diagnosed with MS are women in their child bearing years? Yep, big gulp from me when I heard that. As if being a woman in your child-bearing years isn’t hard enough, right? Well, Alex from Hello My Tribe joined us to share her journey as a mama with MS-- from postpartum realities to breastfeeding truths, she left it all on the table. I learned so much and also left feeling hopeful. I hope this episode shines light into your world if you’re walking this jour

Aug 9, 2018 • 37:16

27 - What emotional intelligence looks like, with 5-year-old twins Emerson & Spencer

27 - What emotional intelligence looks like, with 5-year-old twins Emerson & Spencer

What does an emotionally intelligent 5-year-old sound like? What tools do they have? I sat down with twin five year olds who are two of the most emotionally regulated kiddos I have ever met. I got to learn tools they have in their toolbox, and how they approach scenarios in everyday life one another and other children. Tune into this adorable episode for the inside scoop of what a five year old is capable of and how they can navigate emotions and social relationships. These two have tau

Aug 2, 2018 • 24:52

26 - Raising emotionally intelligent children, with Logan Blask

26 - Raising emotionally intelligent children, with Logan Blask

The greatest predictor of success in life is emotional intelligence. The brain is 90% developed by age five, so what are we doing to lay this foundation birth to five? I hung out with Logan Blask, mom of two five year olds who have a beautiful emotional foundation. We discussed the ins and outs of laying that foundation, what it looks like on a daily basis, and how we can foster emotional development. I learn so much from Logan every time I have the opportunity to talk with her. To get

Jul 26, 2018 • 2:02:55

25 - Raising feminists, with Brittany Murlas of Little Feminist Book Club

25 - Raising feminists, with Brittany Murlas of Little Feminist Book Club

Brittany Murlas, founder of Little Feminist Book Club joined me to discuss what it means to raise a feminist and how to go about doing so. Feminist, it's a word that makes people feel different things, but really it means equality for all genders; rad, right? Sign me up! The thing is, we live in a world that isn't equal right now, so how do we go about making that change. What role do books play in teaching the tiny humans? Tune in to find out how to expand on what you read in the books

Jul 19, 2018 • 59:41

24 - Conversation with a 5-year-old, with Mabel Chew

24 - Conversation with a 5-year-old, with Mabel Chew

When was the last time you dove into conversation with a five year old? They are wise beings, and this one is no different. Mabel Chew opened up about her experience with sleep consulting, on the receiving end that is. She shared what it was like to have new expectations set for a sleep routine, and how she adapted. Mabel also went into feelings related to being five-- transitions to new schools or classrooms, expression through art. She is a spirited young gal who gave us her time and

Jul 12, 2018 • 39:55

23 - Gun play in early childhood, with Angela Garcia

23 - Gun play in early childhood, with Angela Garcia

This was the most requested topic yet! Angela Garcia and I dove into gun play in early childhood.  To be honest, we entered this discussion with different perspectives on whether or not we should let kids play with toy/fake guns, and what the role of the adult is to teach children about the real implications that guns have on society. We had a raw, respectful conversation that changed my opinion on the matter. We discussed when gunplay changes from developmentally appropriate play to a coping me

Jul 5, 2018 • 52:48

22 - Diving into Down Syndrome, with Nao Pinard

22 - Diving into Down Syndrome, with Nao Pinard

When Nao pictured her family, she imagined typically developing children.  Down Syndrome wasn’t on her radar, it wasn’t something she was prepared for, but now as the mother of a child with DS, she considers herself the lucky few.  Nao dove into her journey of finding out Emalee has Down Syndrome, the fears, the unknown, and the beauty. She shares what the diagnosis means and how they’ve navigated the world of constant doctors appointments and therapies.  I learned so much from Nao in this episo

Jun 28, 2018 • 1:08:47

21 - Body exploration, with Jenna Chew

21 - Body exploration, with Jenna Chew

From children finding their penis/clitoris, to masturbation, or how a baby got IN mommy’s belly, it’s hard to know how to navigate these conversations, and let’s get real, this stuff all starts to happen before most of us are ready. So, mama of two, with a graduate degree in early childhood education, Jenna Chew, sat down with me to dive into this often uncomfortable topic. We shared our experiences as well as what is developmentally appropriate. Jenna offered up some resources that she

Jun 21, 2018 • 45:25

20 - Choosing the childcare that's right for you, with Lacey Mallett (Part II)

20 - Choosing the childcare that's right for you, with Lacey Mallett (Part II)

We’re back with part two of the "choosing the childcare that’s right for you" series. This time around Lacey and I discuss what to look for in a home/childcare as well as questions to ask a care provider/nanny. There’s so much to consider and a million takeaways in this episode so we created a free guide for you over on www.voicesofyourvillage.com! Loving this podcast and want to say thanks? Scroll down to hit up that 5 star rating and leave a review. They mean the world to me! https://seedands

Jun 14, 2018 • 48:58

19 - Choosing the childcare that’s right for you, with Lacey Mallett - Part I

19 - Choosing the childcare that’s right for you, with Lacey Mallett - Part I

When it comes to choosing childcare there are so many factors to consider. From a childcare center, to home daycares and nannies -- knowing what to look for, what to ask, and who to trust can be an overwhelming journey. I hung out with Lacey Mallett, who has over a decade of experience in various early childhood settings, to examine the ins and outs of childcare so you can decide what’s best for your family unit.Snag our freebie at www.voicesofyourvillage.com, and then head on over to @

Jun 7, 2018 • 1:20:23

18 - That working mom life, with Bryn Huntpalmer

18 - That working mom life, with Bryn Huntpalmer

From emotions to logistics, being a working mom is something we need to talk about. Bryn Huntpalmer, host of The Birth Hour Podcast joined me to talk about her experience working part time, full time, full time with a side gig, out of the home, working from home, you name it, I feel like she’s done it. She and her husband, Richard, are co-parents on this journey, and she shares what has worked for her, and what hasn’t. She gets real about pumping at work, and that first day back in the

May 31, 2018 • 55:46

17 - Approaching the topic of disabilities: inclusive, person-first language, with Whitney Kallenbach

17 - Approaching the topic of disabilities: inclusive, person-first language, with Whitney Kallenbach

Have you seen someone with a disability in public and weren’t sure how to support your children with respectful, inclusive dialogue? We don’t want to be offensive, but we also want to help our children understand the world. Well, Whitney Kallenbach and I dove into ways to address this topic with your kiddos as well as when it varies, i.e. a child versus an adult. We had an honest conversation about questions we were both bringing to the table, along with personal experiences. Whitney wo

May 24, 2018 • 53:58

16 - What to look for and expect when preparing for elementary school, with Amanda Warren

16 - What to look for and expect when preparing for elementary school, with Amanda Warren

When it comes to elementary school, we often hear about how rigid it is, and academically focused, yet research shows that play based learning has greater outcomes for success. I dove into all things elementary school with my friend Amanda. She is the director of an independent K-6 in Vermont. We talk about things to look for in a school, ways to advocate for your kiddos, and I loooove her number one suggestion for parents of tiny humans in elementary school. Head over to www.voicesofyo

May 17, 2018 • 1:06:37

15 - Pregnancy, birth, postpartum...oh my! with Nina Spears

15 - Pregnancy, birth, postpartum...oh my! with Nina Spears

There is SO much to learn when it comes to pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. From setting up a nursery, to creating a birth plan, and then oh ya know, keeping a child alive and thriving. This whole parenting thing can be overwhelming. I picked Nina Spears, or as you might know her, The Baby Chick’s brain about what you REALLY need to know as you embark on this journey. Nina, a long time birth and postpartum doula, has supported over 500 families in her career, and recently gave birth to

May 10, 2018 • 55:20

14 - How essential oils can change your parenting game, with Rachel Eade

14 - How essential oils can change your parenting game, with Rachel Eade

Are you tired of sick days? Ready for these colds to go away? Are you done with over-the-counter meds, or those constant ear infections? Ready to get a good night of sleep, or get a little help battling challenging emotions? There’s an oil for that -- a Young Living Essential Oil, that is. I snagged oil expert and mama of five Rachel Eade to talk through what in the world essential oils are all about --what they do, don’t do, and how to incorporate them into your life. This episode is f

May 3, 2018 • 1:07:51

13 - Gender: raising our kids in a world we didn't grow up in, with Trystan Reese

13 - Gender: raising our kids in a world we didn't grow up in, with Trystan Reese

Our kids are growing up in a different world than we did. A more accepting world, and one with conversation we need to be prepared to have. Gender fluidity and identity is something many of us did not grow up talking about, but thankfully that has changed, and we need the language to evolve, too. Trystan Reese, a trans father of three, and social justice activist joined me on the show to dive into how to talk to kids about gender. What age is it appropriate to address gender? How do we

Apr 26, 2018 • 45:22

12 - How to discuss race in the early years, with Dr. Stevenson

12 - How to discuss race in the early years, with Dr. Stevenson

One cannot know what it’s like to walk in another’s shoes. We can have sympathy and empathy, but each path is unique. I want to raise children who are comfortable and confident advocating for themselves and others, who fight for equality across race, gender, socioeconomics, mental and physical ability, etc. In order to dive into how to address race in early childhood I brought in racial socialization expert, Dr Stevenson. He and I dove into what our role is in talking about racial diffe

Apr 19, 2018 • 42:18

11 - Life with a 3 year old, with Kelly & Don Vincentini

11 - Life with a 3 year old, with Kelly & Don Vincentini

My days with my 3 year old are always so calm and chill, said no one ever. Today is a first for Voices of Your Village as I got to sit down with two parents at the same time. Kelly & Don joined me to talk about boundary setting with their 3 year old, helping her learn how to navigate hearing ‘no’ without an epic meltdown each time. We also dove into what this all means for their toddler who is starting to really pay attention to her sister’s big emotions. Kelly runs an amazing paren

Apr 12, 2018 • 41:37

10 - All things language development, with SLP Sarah Friel

10 - All things language development, with SLP Sarah Friel

From babbling to those first words, how do we support tiny human speech and language development? How many words should kiddos have by certain ages and why does that even matter? What can we do every day to help our littles learn how to communicate with the world around them?! I’m so stinkin’ excited about today’s episode of Voices of Your Village. I learned SO much in this interview with Speech & Language Pathologist, Sarah Friel. She brilliantly shared the ins and outs of supporti

Apr 5, 2018 • 1:17:53

09 - SAHP life: Maintaining your identity, avoiding monotony, and supporting multiple humans at the same time with Tess Townsend

09 - SAHP life: Maintaining your identity, avoiding monotony, and supporting multiple humans at the same time with Tess Townsend

Going from physical therapist to SAHM was never what Tess Townsend imagined for herself.  She was comfortable and confident at work, but tiny humans? Brain development? This was all new to her and she didn’t see herself sliding into it full time… until her first babe arrived.  Her rocked her world in the best way possible. After a rocky start, they found their groove, and she realized despite this identity shift, there was no place she’d rather be than home with him.  Fast forward to a pregnancy

Mar 29, 2018 • 38:48

08 - Parenting through grief, challenges, and trauma with Rachel Lounder

08 - Parenting through grief, challenges, and trauma with Rachel Lounder

An amazing mama, Rachel Lounder joined me for some raw, honest conversation about parenting through grief, trauma, and intense obstacles. Parenting is a 24 hour job. We don’t get to hit pause and come back when we are ready. Rachel knows this to be so true and so graciously shares her journey as a cancer survivor, through losing loved ones, and battling her own fears and anxiety all while being a SAHM to a spunky, hilarious little one. I’m gonna be real with ya, I shed some tears in thi

Mar 22, 2018 • 49:30

07 - My Fab Five products for an optimal sleep environment

07 - My Fab Five products for an optimal sleep environment

There are soooo many products to sift through when having a baby. In this episode I dove into my Fab Five products for an optimal sleep environment. Before making any big adjustments to sleep I always look at the environment first. In this episode I walk you through exactly what I am looking for in a space, and these little tweaks can be a game changer in the sleep environment. If you’re driving, or on the go while tuning in, fear not, I created a freebie just for you outlining all of t

Mar 15, 2018 • 19:30

06 - What's the low down on screen time with Sarah Bivens

06 - What's the low down on screen time with Sarah Bivens

Are ya ready for another taboo subject?! These days screen time typically comes with a winced, quiet voice as we try to pretend it isn’t happening. It seems to be topic that parents are wary about diving into because of the judgment that comes along with it. In this podcast, I talk with powerful mama-preneur - Sarah Bivens.  I got to talk with this fierce feminist, mom to a little babe, a balanced-lifestyle coach, and a podcaster about the worries, struggles and fears that comes with sc

Mar 8, 2018 • 48:11

05 - DST

05 - DST

Guys, daylight savings time is just around the corner and to help you prepare, I will be highlighting how light plays a vital role in sleep and how we can manipulate that to get the desired sleep patterns for your tiny humans. I will be discussing two different options; the plan ahead or respond after so you to chose whatever feels right for you. I also created a FREE Daylight Savings Time guide just for you! Head to seedandsew.org/voyvpodcast for all the goods. Music: https://www.benso

Mar 1, 2018 • 16:13

04 - Diving into the sensory system with OT, Lori Goodrich

04 - Diving into the sensory system with OT, Lori Goodrich

Holy moly, this woman is bringing SO much to the table. In this episode I get to dive into the world of occupational therapy, I know, I didn't really know what that was either, with Lori Goodrich. She has such a brilliant mind and does a fantastic job explaining the sensory system. I get to ask her my biggest questions on what is happening in those tiny human brains. I took all of your questions and fired them at her, too. She is one of those people I feel like I could talk with for hou

Feb 22, 2018 • 52:12

03 - Boundary setting: why, how, when, and where

03 - Boundary setting: why, how, when, and where

Wanna know the topic I get the most questions about what it comes to these little brains?! So many of you share your anecdotes looking for my advice and it really comes back to one answer: boundaries. Boundary setting is sooooo hard because we have to be consistent, even when we are tired, hungry, and solo parenting. The thing is, if we hold boundaries firm and consistently early on, then it makes a world of a difference not too far down the road. Tune in to hear what this really looks

Feb 22, 2018 • 31:16

02 - Co-sleeping: the fear, the reality, and the unknown with Kelsey McGrath

02 - Co-sleeping: the fear, the reality, and the unknown with Kelsey McGrath

This taboo subject has long been practiced in secret. It comes with fear, judgement, and a lot of unknown. Well, this mama is here to break the silence. I get to talk with Kelsey McGrath about her experience with co-sleeping. She bought all the things, the crib, the gadgets; she was prepared to sleep in separate spaces, even separate beds, until parenthood came along and the reality looked a lot different. Kelsey finds herself co-sleeping with her 11 month old with no end in sight. Want

Feb 22, 2018 • 39:52

01 - Cheers to building the modern village!

01 - Cheers to building the modern village!

I am so pumped to share this space with you! As your host I am here to serve you with the best, free content. Let's get real, this whole parenting this is hard and we aren't meant to do it alone. I started Seed & Sew to combine experts in the field with the experience of decades of parenting to support y'all on this journey. Through Seed & Sew I have this amazing opportunity to pop into your ear buds so we can learn and grow together. I will provide answers to your biggest paren

Feb 22, 2018 • 10:06

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