The Curious Mother

If you have a daughter, you need to know Girlology! It is one of our favorite resources, and we were overjoyed to interview co-founder Melissa Holmes! We explore all things Girlology, from puberty to relating to your daughter. Enjoy!

Let's talk about sex, baby! Today is one of the most fun shows of all time. We dive into sexual health like never before- and we unpack the importance of the organism which may have you re-thinking a thing or two. Dr. Kelly-Jones is the best guide through this conversation, with tons of facts and resources you need to know!

Blending families presents unique challenges, but Dr. Tara Egan shares some tips that we bet you have not heard before.

Do you feel like there could be something a little off when it comes to your child, maybe something you are noticing in their school performance? Have you ever thought about having them tested by a neuropsychologist? We talk with Michelle Mannering, PhD, who answers all of your questions about what this testing is, what it can tell you, and what you can expect from the process.

Haven't heard of lifestyle medicine? You need to because it is REALLY important. We are lucky to have Dr. Laura Pridemore to explain it all to us. She is a wife, mom, pediatrician and passionate advocate for lifestyle to add health span to life span. She tells us all about Eat Move Rest Connect. Simple things you can do with your family to significantly decrease health problems and increase overall health. We LOVED this conversation and know you curious moms will too!

14 by 14- A highly anticipated book by middle school expert Michelle Icard is being released tomorrow. This is a super fun conversation filled with parenting wisdom nuggets from her book, and we can't wait for our Curious Mother's to listen.

If your children will be doing remote learning instead of being in the classroom this fall, this podcast is for you. Dr. Chrissy Raines joins us to give tips and strategies for structuring your day and managing your kids behaviors. We also touch on ADHD, so if you are worried about your kiddo sitting still at home this episode is full of gold nuggets. Enjoy!!

How are you feeling about remote learing this fall? If you are considering your alternative options, this episode will answer all your questions about if homeschooling might be a fit for you. We are joined by Holly Norton who gives us good ideas about how to homeschool.

Today we hear from two amazing Black women who are therapists and mothers in Charlotte, NC. We learn from them how we need to engage our children and ourselves in being anti-racist in order to help change the world for the better.

We understand every marriage does not end in happily ever after. What is important is that you have a good understanding of the divorce process BEFORE you begin. In this episode, we are joined by North Carolina collaborative divorce attorney Lindsey Easterling who answers all of your questions about the legal aspects of divorce.

Do you know someone who has been diagnosed with breast cancer? It is hard to know just how to support someone going through something so hard. Today we interview the amazing Stephanie Rozman who is not only a breast cancer survivor, but now an advocate for women with cancer. She shares her story and helps guide us through what we can do as friends to support those we care about.

Are you making the time and effort needed to keep your marriage strong? We discuss how important it is to tend to marriage, and how easy it is to get stuck in some common ruts that can be toxic to your relationship.

Kristin unpacks everything you need to know about melatonin.

Thinking about having a hard conversation with your kid because you want to give them feedback on something they could be doing better? This episode is for you! We reference an amazing new study and article published by Harvard Business Review Journal, and give some great feedback on giving feedback! Enjoy!

Becoming a step mother, or sharing parenting with a new woman in your ex's life can be tricky business. We are joined by Jennifer Fights, family therapy extraordinaire, who has some words of wisdom which might help these new family dynamics go smoothly.