See Me Hear Me Love Me

revisiting Episode #90 Parents wake up every day with the intention of being peaceful, calm, understanding and deeply loving. If you have a young child, chances are you begin to lose that peace early in the day - especially if you're trying to get out the door or do anything besides go with the flow. Listen to four thoughtful parents share their challenges and their successes on holding their peace while teaching and respecting their children's emotional development. At the table with Kim, Emily, Stacey and Dylan

Here's a fun episode with two moms who have found ways to stay sane and organized by making life easier for themselves - partnering with "domestic dads", being realistic about what needs to get done every day, and tapping into their inner-nurturer. At the table with Lindsay Maisner and Olivia Nachmany

Here are three amazing moms with 20/20 hindsight for their Mom Journey! There's true wisdom in what they understand about themselves and their children and also the priceless experience of having shared their journeys with friends who honor and accept their vulnerability in all the challenging moments. at the table with Marni, Shirley andRachel

Whether you have a child with allergies or know children with allergies, listen to this important podcast. We all need to become aware and informed about the risks and challenges that families face living with realities. The number of children with allergies is growing and the intensity of those allergies is more severe. We all need to be better informed and more conscientious of this new reality for kids and families. At the table with Rochelle, Jennifer, Katie and Marcie

Listen as these moms manage and organize and plan for their needs and the needs of their children and families. Bravo to the working moms who "keep it working together" by knowing what works and what doesn't for them!!! At the table with Lauren B, Lauren C, and Karol...

Today we look at how to know what your child needs in a stressful, overwhelming world. We talk about anxiety and joy, pressure and perfection, confidence and vulnerability. When faced with the question of how much "truth" should children know, we discover just the right amount of "truth" to help them grow and thrive in difficult times. And we are reassured by their innocence and ability to manage the world in child-sized pieces. At the table with Trisha and Danielle.

Here's a very special podcast recorded at Temple Tikvah in New Hyde Park, NY where we met to talk about what it means to be a Jewish family in a busy, complicated world. What are the challenges and obstacles? What are the stories, the values, and the choices that help you create a hopeful future for children? This podcast is a celebration of all that is messy in the choices families make - the contradictions, the ambiguity and the iterations of deciding what is meaningful to you and your family. At the Table with Rabbi Randy Sheinberg, Dee Dee Horowitz, Nicole Taylor and Victor Kahn

Cancer Hates Kisses is the name of a children's book written to help children feel strong and safe after someone in their family is diagnosed with cancer. This podcast is Part 2 of Episode #150 When Parents Get Sick. Listen as these Super Hero Moms share their strength and show you all the ways they "kick cancer's butt"! At the Square Table with Jennifer and Janina

Yikes....everything you ever wanted to know about me?!? Yes, I'm in the hot seat with two fun and amazing parents interviewing me! At the table with Stacey and Jayne

Living with kids is a LOT like improv since they aren't very good at staying on "script"! So, instead of resisting and reacting to the messiness of life-with-kids, let's meet them where they are and see what happens. Improv techniques are the "see me, hear me, love me" of parenting. Try it for a day and see what happens using these improv techniques: 1, Yes...and; 2. Listen; 3. Commit; 4. Dare to suck. You might find it a lot more fun and just a little liberating from one-right-way parenting. Solo with Karen

Powerful, fearless girls are self-directed, curious, all-in,masterful, maybe a little relentless, but definitely risk-takers. They often defy gender and age expectations for toddlers and children. And they often challenge parents and others who guide and lead them to safer choices and more socially acceptable behaviors. Let's hear from the Dads about the pride and challenges of raising these power girls! At the Tble with Jon, Darren and Chris

Everyone needs a good rant - to let out all those contradictory and complex feelings and thoughts that coexist with the joy and meaningfulness of being a mom. Let's talk about it! Let's talk about Momhood, sanity, expectations, who's carrying the emotional weight of kids and family, What seems unrealistic, unreasonable and just maybe a little unfair. At the table with Leorah and Trasha

This is a must-hear episode of the things you believe you can never handle - mom getting sick or dad having a terrible accident. Listen and discover strength, bravery and hope in the face of the impossible. At the table with Stacey, Bonnie and Michelle

Here's Part 2 of the Strong Willed Child conversation. This time we speak to parents of school-age children. "Strong willed" isn't something kids grow out of but they do learn better self management skills, a little emotional flexibility and social-emotional adaptability. It's all about teaching emotional intelligence and problem solving. At the table with Lauren and Stephanie

Parents of strong willed children are extraordinary because they must find a way that is respectful, nurturing and guiding without taking away a child's age-appropriate power. It's not easy but, with respect and deep understanding, these children grow into powerful leaders with strong voices. At the Table with Kim, Brooke and Rita