The Blissful Parenting Podcast

What if there is a garden in every yard? What if every family grows their own food without pesticides, without herbicides or without chemicals? How could it change your child's health forever? Greg Peterson is the creator of the concept called the Urban Farm. He is a green living and sustainability innovator who is well-versed in urban sustainability and food production in dry lands. Together with Michelle, Greg talks about the importance of growing your own food, and how you can successfully grow a garden and create healthy soil. “Our industrial food system provides us with chemical laden, manufactured food products. And they're not good for our health. By growing your own food, you can control what's going into it, you can grow an organic garden. And so the food is healthier for you. It is picked at its peak of ripeness. So it's most tasty, and at the same time, it's most nutritious for you.” - Greg Peterson

Kids' tantrums during grocery time isn’t fun. It is embarrassing to endure those glares and stares from people around watching your kids meltdown. Are you tired of those grocery nags and meltdowns? Can you actually make the grocery time with your kids enjoyable? Listen to Dinalynn Rosenbush, a Speech Language Pathologist, as she talks about How to avoid grocery meltdown. She shared some tips and advice on how parents can navigate those meltdowns, and how to communicate with them and help them understand your expectations. “If we can set our expectations out for our children, right from the get go, it makes a big difference. Because when children come to this planet, and we take them along to different places, they learn what is expected of them, by what is repeated.” - Dinalynn Rosenbush

Our money beliefs and habits can be pass on to our kids. So as parents, we have the opportunity to be the gateway to the next generation to create an abundance mindset. How can we pass that abundance mindset to our kids? How can we help them foster a healthy relationship with money? Find it out as Michelle and Cori Javid - Limitless Mom, Success Expert & Money Mindset Expert, dives into What are the healthy and unhealthy money beliefs and habits that could impact our kids' financial future. "If we think of ourselves as the gateway to that next generation, if we pass on an abundance mindset to our children, they don't feel limited by money, they don't then feel like they need to hoard it...That could change literally the face of society if we raise enough children in an abundance mindset." - Cori Javid

When we talk about social media to kids and teens, we usually have that negative perspective about it, but is it really how we thought about it? What if you can figure out a way to make this social media a great tool to help your teens in their future? Teen Takeoff Coach Donovan Dreyer, joins Michelle as they talk about how you can help your teens create the most fulfilling future possible, and how social media can be a great tool for that. “This is a tool that exists, we can't just pretend it doesn't exist. And there's some amazing good uses out of it. So we've got to actually introduce them to the ways it can be used for good.” - Donovan Dreyer

What does it meant to consciously parent through human design? When you look at your child through their human design, you are able to look at them for who they are. In this episode, Michelle is joined by Human Design Parenting Coach, France Tailleur. Listen in as they discuss the importance of understanding your own human design so that you can help your child with their own and create an environment that your child will be able to thrive in. We have to unlearn our own parenting conditions we were raised with in order to help our children excel in their own development and growth. “With anything, if we want to teach our children self-regulation, we need to know how to regulate our emotions ourselves.” – France Tailleur

Do you have fears that your child is addicted to drugs, alcohol, or even social media? The fact is, in today’s society, there are so many social obstacles for kids to face than many of us had to when we were younger. Join Michelle and her guest, Addictions Therapist Candace Plattor, as they delve into the world of addiction, pressure that results from unrealistic social expectations on how to look and behave, and the physical and psychological effects that any addiction can have on a child. “If you do sense that there was a problem, if you think there's a problem, then there probably is. Please trust yourself and don't give up. Don’t think that it's so overwhelming that you can't handle it.” – Candace Plattor

As a parent, it's important to be aware of the unique mental health challenges that LGBTQIA+ kids face. Unfortunately, many families don't know how to talk about these issues, or even how to recognize them. When Heather's son came out as gay, she realized that he had been hiding himself from her for years and it had taken a serious toll on his mental health. Now she is an advocate and coach helping parents connect with the resources they need to best support their LGBTQIA+ children. The book Heather refers to in the episode is: Raising LGBTQ Allies: A Parent's Guide to Changing the Messages from the Playground by Chris Tompkins Heather is a podcast host and coach for parents and allies of LGBTQIA+ adolescents and young adults. She believes the coming out process is beautiful. She works with her clients to let go of fear and the feelings of isolation so that they can reconnect with themselves and their child in a meaningful, grounded way. She is a writer, the mother of four (two of whom are LGBTQIA), and a student of life who believes in embracing the messiness, opening to education, strengthening through empowerment, and overcoming anything with love.

Even kids can regulate big emotions and recalibrate their brains with simple EFT techniques. Dimple Arora is here today to tell us how we can teach our kids to manage their emotions and also more easily switch between activities. Dimple Arora is the founder of Mindful Evolution (ME) — a parenting movement that aims to empower mothers and their kids towards positive transformation and life changing results...one thought, one emotion and one choice at a time. Dimple is an expert in women and teen girl empowerment and specializes in helping individuals reduce the debilitating effects of stress and anxiety using mindfulness, nutrition, EFT tapping and other energy psychology modalities. Dimple is a Certified Life Coach, EFT and NLP Practitioner, Holistic Nutritionist and Energy Therapist. She holds degrees in mathematics, business, and education and was previously employed in the corporate world and as a high school math teacher.

The surprising thing that today's guest discovered is that kids thrive when they learn how to sew! Teaching kids how to sew helps with focus and concentration, self-esteem...and a sense of pride in creating something themselves. Not to mention, they get to create something beautiful. Trixi Symonds says there are no bad stitches and she designs simple sewing projects for kids and their parents. Trixi Symonds is a Sydney-based sewing teacher with thirty years of experience behind her. She’s a well-known softie designer, founder of the widely successful global initiative Sew a Softie, and the author of three sewing books for parents and kids. Since 2016, Trixi’s Sew a Softie has been inspiring parents and educators all over the world to begin sewing with their kids. She provides her unique softie tutorials absolutely free of charge through her Sew a Softie blog and Youtube channel. Her softie designs stress fun, creativity, simplicity, innovation and the importance of projects that young kids can make by themselves.

Everyone has an opinion about how you should be parenting your child, but who knows them better than you? If traditional parenting advice just isn't working for you, Sue DeCaro is here to share how we can find joy in parenting by tuning into who our children really are. Sue is a heart-centered coach, educator, motivational speaker, and International Bestselling Author, working with individuals, corporations and families around the globe to navigate life’s daily challenges. While integrating education, consciousness, and coaching, Sue helps individuals to feel empowered, grow and thrive. Her passion is to help people deeply connect to themselves, to their children, and of course, to the world around them, creating a brighter future. Sue also serves as a member of the Wellness Council for the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District, focused on researching and identifying best practices related to improving student health. She served as a Guest Parent Specialist/Coach for Mindvalley University Training and an esteemed member on the 24 hour virtual help desk support team for Mindvalley.com month-long summer event in Pula, Croatia, 2019. Sue has had writings featured in various online publications and magazines. She has presented at events featuring Dr. Shefali Tsabary, Neale Donald Walsch, Marianne Williamson, Anita Moorjani, and John O’Sullivan. Sue has been an invited guest on radio shows and podcasts and has also appeared on Television, on The Dr. Nandi Show as well as a number of appearances on FOX 29, Good Day Philadelphia.

It's essential to empower your kids to make their own decisions, but that doesn't mean you have to completely let go of control. You can give them a safety net while also giving enough space for them to learn to make smart choices on their own. Pan Vera is on the podcast to tell us how to foster the perfect balance between independence and safety. Pan was born a Heyoka Empath. He is a PSNCC Certified Nonviolent Communication. Pan spent over 400 hours in training with Marshall Rosenberg. He was the IT Coordinator for the Center for Nonviolent Communications for ten years, supporting the worldwide NVC network. He is training under his brand, LifeServing. He was an elementary school teacher, parent of two children, foster parent to 13 children, and stepfather.

Going through a divorce is never easy, but it can be especially difficult when there are children involved. Not only do you have to deal with your own emotions, but you also have to figure out how to co-parent with your ex. This can be a challenge for even the most level-headed parents. Mardi Winder-Adams is on the podcast to tell us about how we can communicate better and develop a co-parenting plan that works for everyone, reducing conflict and creating a stable environment for kids. Mardi Winder-Adams is an Executive and Leadership Coach, Certified Divorce Transition Coach, and a Credentialed Distinguished Mediator in Texas. Mardi has helped hundreds of women navigate the divorce process and reduce the emotional and financial costs of the process. She is the founder of Positive Communication Systems, LLC.

If "what's for dinner?" is your least favorite question, this is the episode for you. No matter who you are, you can follow Marie's three step process to be cooking meals at home almost every night. It's completely based on you, your life, and even your kids' changing food preferences. Marie Fiebach, married mother of four active kids ages 14-19, founded Feed Your Family Tonight to help busy families eat dinner together at home and recapture a little calm in the crazy. She is a business owner, podcaster, and has a regular cooking segment on her local ABC affiliate. Marie knows how hard it is to get dinner on the table whether you are working until 6:00, running kids to after-school activities, or chasing toddlers all day. She has dealt with picky eaters, food allergies, and busy schedules but still manages to feed her family a home-cooked meal almost every night. She wants to help you do the same.

For as long as bullying has existed, parents have struggled to know how to handle it. If a bully starts targeting your child is it better to tell your child to ignore it? Or fight back? How much should you step in? The question of what to do about bullies has become more and more pressing as the results of bullying become more and more severe. And children today have little escape once they are targeted. With the Internet and social media, bullying follows them home in many cases. There are no easy answers, but Jason Cronan has researched and worked in anti-bullying, coping with anxiety, and finding balance. Listen in today for guidance in what to do if a bully targets your child. Jason Cronan achieved a Masters degree in Exercise Science from East Stroudsburg University of PA. He owned and operated a wellness center in East Stroudsburg, PA called Four Corners Health & Fitness for 9.5 years. In the last 18 years he has personal coached over 1000 clients. He specializes in corporate wellness, kid fitness, weight loss, special needs adapted fitness, sport training, nutrition coaching, self-defense and kickboxing. He is writing a book called "The Silent Enemy - Finding Balance From Within." He is certified by the American College of Sports Medicine as a certified Exercise Physiologist, certificated Nutrition Specialist and certified by the National Strength & Conditioning Association as a Strength and Conditioning Coach. On the side Jason's certifies individuals and companies in CPR/AED & First Aid. He has been part of the Mount Juliet Toastmasters club for 3.5 years. Where enjoys competing in public speaking. He is a keynote speaker on topics such as anti-bullying, coping with anxiety, finding balance from within and avoid the burnout in the workplace.He relocated 8.5 years ago to Nashville and resides in Mount Juliet Tennessee. He developed a mobile personal training company called BodyXpress Wellness Solutions. BodyXpress Wellness Solutions. Presently the company has rebranded to represent the new specialized wellness offerings both online and on location. His Podcast "Wellness On The Go" features professionals that focus on one or more of the eight dimensions of wellness. The show also entails fast easy healthy meals on the go and closes with a wellness/fitness tip that will enhance your life.

None of us expected to be an angry parent. But more often than we would have thought, anger comes over us. It happens for our kids too. There's a lot of big emotions happening for parents and their children. Lorraine is on the podcast today telling us a variety of methods we can use to prevent anger, soothe anger, and transform anger into positive connections. We can all use more of that! Lorraine Durnford-Hill is a Early Childhood Resource Consultant with over 40 years of experience working with therapists, children and parents. Currently she is working on masterminding her second career after retirement in 2021. She supports families with parenting issues and works 1-1 with children. She has recently developed an 8 week course called: "5 Steps to Taming the Anger Monster." This program helps fill your tool box so you can bring connection, calmness and joy back into your life.