See Me Hear Me Love Me

Welcome to the world of toddlers and 2's - a world of "no", of "I am powerful", BIG emotions and emotional meltdowns. It isn't easy to hear-see-love the moment of opposition and resistance but it is part of every child's emotional growth. Listen to these moms describe the emotional world of their two-and-a-half year olds and they balance emotional support for their children and their own sanity. at the table with Stacey, Brooke and Amy

Getting children to sleep and sleep through the night is a never-ending challenges. The best plans and routines are disrupted by a new developmental stage, by teething and illness, by bed hopping, fears and the biggest ones of all - parent guilt and doubt. Here are three very different stories from three different families. We believe the road to peaceful, easy sleep-filled nights is: clarity, consistency and lots of love. When and how you manage all the various sleep issues is, however, individual and personal. Just remember, you are alone in the struggle - night times are hard for everyone at one time or another. at the table with Tylah, Bea and Stephanie

Life with kids is messy and divorce makes things even messier. Whether you are a single parent sharing custody and trying to instill consistent values or a single parent 24/7, self-care and finding that village of support is essential. Maybe the hardest part, though, is the guilt and doubt. At the table with Missy and Shanna.

We know first days of school cause stress for children, well so do the first days of Mommy & Me and Mom & Baby classes. it's a judgy, pressure world out there so let's be there to create nurturing, supportive, accepting, kind places for moms and babies...every day...everywhere! We are all in this together and everyone is trying to be an awesome mom. Let's let them know they already are! At the table with Allysa, Mel and Stephanie

It's the one year anniversary of See Me Hear Me Love Me and we talk about change and trust, the familiar places that make us feel safe in our parenting. We need those places and especially those people who "see us, hear us, and love us". But, it's only when we leave the "bubble" that we discover all that our children are capable of. Where do we find the courage and confidence? In trusting our children - giving them the space and the opportunity to sometimes fail. at the table with Lynn, Shirley and Marni....

Welcome to an open discussion about the hardest part of being a mom for you. In between all the love and the joy of raising kids, are all the others moments - guilt, searching for balance, trying to be fair, questioning all the things you do to get by in a day. These are as much a part of being a parent as all the love-filled, happy and fun times. Let's keep it real and support one another through the frustrating and exhausting challenges that are part of everyday parenting. At the table with Ronit, Shelly and Mariam

Pretend play is one of the most essential experiences for learning and growing in early childhood. It is the "dress rehearsal" for life, for the day-to-day challenges in childhood and in shaping grown-ups-to-be. Halloween makes all that play a shared adventure in schools and neighborhoods. Let's use the time before and after Halloween to celebrate imagination, big fantastic stories and the power of play!

Today we are talking about how the Jewish New Year is different from the January 1st New Year. Rosh Hashanah gives us that much needed "pause" to look back over the last year - at ourselves and at our relationship with our children - what we knew, what we learned, how we grew and what are our hopes and commitments for the new year. You will be inspired to savor the holidays ahead and find true goodness in the new year...goodness for yourself and for your families, and for the world. at the table with Allison, Jessica, and Rabbi David Englander

It's not easy when children don't cooperate, don't listen, or test the limits of a situation. Here is Part 1 of a two-parter on discipline called Manage the Moment. Yes, you got this! Mean what you say and say what you mean. Say things once never more than twice. Manage the situation without over-managing your child, especially without coercion and power plays that escalate the struggles. It all starts with the shift to being on the same side as your child - as teacher, as guide, as skill-builder, as role model. Part 2 will then help with big picture Rules-Routines-Rituals because discipline isn't just what you do in the moment. It's everything from the time your child wakes up to the time he goes to bed, as well as getting a good night's sleep and refueling your patience too! Solo conversation with Karen...

Episode #48 Calm Teaches Calm when your child drives you crazy by Karen Deerwester

Fear, panic, shouting, scolding escalates a stressful scene into a worse one - like gasoline on fire. The mantra of the wise and reasonable parent is: I can handle anything. I can handle tantruming toddlers, whining shoppers, game-playing night-stalkers - the rude, the defiant and the dramatic! Calm teaches calm. Check your feelings first before trying to help or teach your child. One-on-one with Karen this episode...

Moms spend an enormous amount of time, heart and energy taking care of others - and we are grateful they do. But every so often, moms need to make an un-mom choice to do something for herself. They try something new. They start something new despite guilt, doubt and obstacles. Listen to these three bold moms taking a creative leap - for themselves, to inspire others, to be creative, to grow! At the table with Hilary, Allison and Sarah

Now matter how ready you and your child are for back-to-school or for starting school, there are big emotions and challenges. Even when first days go well, week 2 or 3 brings big surprises - tears, fears, doubts, guilt and more. Here is a great conversation about supporting your child with understanding and emotional skill-building and creating the foundation for trust and supportive relationships. at the table with Beth, Sarah, Erica and Logan

We sit in baby and toddler classes all across the country beaming with joy as if everyone who ever wanted to start a family got their wish without heartache, sadness and unimaginable loss. Those stories don't erased when the baby comes. Today, we honor the painful journey that many parents take to get here, here to family. And we remind everyone with a silent story that they are not alone....especially when sitting in Mommy & Me class, at storytimes or on playgrounds. at the table with Alex, Laurie and Alexis

Let me introduce you to three uniquely bold and original parents raising each of their children as the individuals they were born to be. It isn't easy to be different, to stand out when others do not understand or when you question if you've been the parent your child needs. Raising an out-of-the-box child is a challenge but you are not alone and you definitely GOT this! at the table with Layne, Alexis and Janet