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Money is a part of all of our lives. It can be liberating or stressful depending on how you manage it. In this episode, we talk with Chelsea from Smart Money Mamas about how to help your money be a positive part of your life. Chelsey, a hedge fund investor turned entrepreneur, helps caregivers make their money work for them so they can have peace, and live a life full of what they want. She gives SO many incredible tips in this episode that makes the whole world of money feel manageable.You can find more about Smart Money Mamas on YouTube and on her website, smartmoneymamas.com.Related EpisodesHow to: Create Pockets of PeaceEPISODE SPONSORSMamaZen: Mindful Parenting AppIf you’re experiencing impatience, anger, anxiety, and feel frustrated with your kids, then you need to get this app. MamaZen will teach you how to control your negative emotions so you can deal with your kids’ difficult behavior with more love and patience. You’ll feel calmer, happier, and more connected to your kids. Some of our favorite sessions are Reduce Mom’s Guilt, Patience for Never Ending Bedtime, and Overcome Anxiety and Overwhelm. Sessions are only 2-15 minutes long, and even 1-2 times a week makes a huge difference.Go to your app store and download MamaZen today. Use PROMO CODE magic to get full, unlimited FREE access for 30 days!Our Journal: Are you feeling lost, unanchored or listless in your days? We use our daily planner and journal to align our core values with the tasks we do each day! You can learn more about it HEREThank you for the kind reviews! We appreciate them so much. Here is how to leave a review for us on iTunes:Open Find the Magic in the podcast app Scroll to the bottom of the pageClick on write a reviewTap the stars to rate us and then write us some feedback:)Hit SENDReview of the week from kaygutke:Since I have been listening to this podcast I have been such a better parent! They are so uplifting, yet real. I love how to the point they are with things but have fun in it too. Great balance and great advice that applies perfectly! Thank you ladies! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hermothertongue.substack.com/subscribe

As the year changes from one to the other, we have decided that it is a good time, instead of focusing on a bunch of new ideas and goals, to explore and motivate ourselves to deepen practices that have withstood the test of time, both in our own lives and in humanity for decades, centuries, and even millennia. We discuss what it means to create a life of joy and purpose through caring for ourselves mentally, physically, and spiritually, and how we can also approach our outward circumstances and embrace the gift of service as we welcome 2022.RELATED EPISODESFinding Motivation to Claim Your Personal Power HourMake Your Morning Routine Happen!Morning Routines for a 30 Day Transformation with TaralynHone Your Morning Routine with FelicaOur Daily Meditation: this is the meditation that Taralyn does every morning. You simply push play and she walks you through it. It’s an easy way to get yourself into the habit.BOOKS AND LINKS WE MENTIONEDThe Artist’s Way // Julia CameronEPISODE SPONSORSMamaZen: Mindful Parenting AppIf you’re experiencing impatience, anger, anxiety, and feel frustrated with your kids, then you need to get this app. MamaZen will teach you how to control your negative emotions so you can deal with your kids’ difficult behavior with more love and patience. You’ll feel calmer, happier, and more connected to your kids. Some of our favorite sessions are Reduce Mom’s Guilt, Patience for Never Ending Bedtime, and Overcome Anxi​​ety and Overwhelm. Sessions are only 2-15 minutes long, and even 1-2 times a week makes a huge difference.Go to your app store and download MamaZen today. Use PROMO CODE: magic to get full, unlimited FREE access for 30 days!Thank you for the kind reviews! We appreciate them so much. Here is how to leave a review for us on iTunes:Open Find the Magic in the podcast app Scroll to the bottom of the pageClick on write a reviewTap the stars to rate us and then write us some feedback:)Hit SENDReview of the week from GreenMamaDoc:Just wanted to say Thank You! I very much appreciate you. Your words are always genuine, non-judgemental and thought provoking. I have actually never missed an episode. I love the mindfulness you bring to parenting and the reminder to care for ourselves during this journey of motherhood. I have taken up yoga and have been getting up earlier thanks to you both. Please know you are making a difference in this world, for the better. Thank you for sharing your light. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hermothertongue.substack.com/subscribe

We have the best of intentions, but it can feel scary sometimes when we try to set healthy boundaries around things like food and screen time, and our kids start sneaking those things in an attempt to hide them. We want to keep the healthy limits, without having our children develop an unhealthy compulsion to hide them or have it become a power struggle. In this episode, we explore this issue, along with how to maintain a friendship with someone who parents completely differently than you.We also have a discussion about Santa, and give some ideas on how to enjoy magic in a way that aligns with your family’s priorities.RELATED EPISODESTantrums, Screen Time, and Breaking Out of a FunkWhen Other People Disagree With Your ParentingFrench Kids Eat Everything (and So Can Yours!)HOW TO Eat With IntuitionBOOKS WE MENTIONEDA Night in Santa’s Great Big Bag // Kristin KladstrupIntuitive Eating: A Revolutionary Program That Works // Evelyn Tribole and Elyse ReschHow to Get Your Kids to Eat…but Not Too Much // Ellyn SatterEPISODE SPONSORSThank you for the kind reviews! We appreciate them so much. Here is how to leave a review for us on iTunes:Open Find the Magic in the podcast app Scroll to the bottom of the pageClick on write a reviewTap the stars to rate us and then write us some feedback:)Hit SENDReview of the week from Dianenedob:I love listening to your podcast. I find myself nodding along each time I listen. Keep up the great work and authentic conversations This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hermothertongue.substack.com/subscribe

We live in a world where the internet is a huge part of almost everything. We use it for so much of our lives! The internet can be such a wonderful tool, and yet it can also be difficult to manage, even for us adults. When it comes to our children, it becomes tricky to help them navigate being safe online. In this episode, we Taralyn talks with Kristen Jenson, founder of Defend Young Minds (formerly Protect Young Minds) and #1 best-selling author of the Good Pictures Bad Pictures, about having connected and loving conversations with our kids about internet safety and keeping themselves also safe from possible predators. She approaches the subject in such a way that it doesn’t feel daunting or too scary.RELATED EPISODES AND LINKSGet your free guide about how to talk to your kids about pornography here: https://www.defendyoungminds.com/prepare-preventBooks: Both Good Pictures Bad Pictures books can be purchased from Amazon, where they have been #1 Best Sellers. Find more information and links to purchase them at https://www.defendyoungminds.com/books/Curriculum: Learn about our new curriculum Brain Defense: Digital Safety at https://braindefense.org/ Blog: Keep current with empowering articles on our blog at https://www.defendyoungminds.com/blog/ Guides: Find our helpful downloadable guides at https://www.defendyoungminds.comSocial Media:Twitter: https://twitter.com/DefendYMFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DefendYM Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/defendyoungminds/ Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/DefendymSaving Our Kids and Ourselves from Screens & Social Media with Collin Kartchner Finding Solitude Through Digital MinimalismCurbing Your Screen AttachmentEPISODE SPONSORSThank you for the kind reviews! We appreciate them so much. Here is how to leave a review for us on iTunes:Open Find the Magic in the podcast app Scroll to the bottom of the pageClick on write a reviewTap the stars to rate us and then write us some feedback:)Hit SENDReview of the week from Myka Almazan:I love these mamas, their vulnerability and the amazing tips, stories and info they share on this podcast! I look forward to each new episode each week. Every mama should be tuned in. LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!!! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hermothertongue.substack.com/subscribe

Is it possible to be content while also still growing? Can we reach for our goals, but still find enjoyment in our lives along the way? In this episode, we dive deep into the philosophy of contentment and discuss ways to find a deep well of it in our lives, even as we work towards our goals. We identify several indicators that help us know if we are caught up in unhealthy striving, which will not satisfy us, because we will always be reaching for our contentment in the next thing. We discuss tools we can use to employ healthy striving, which allows for contentment and wholeness during the whole process. This kind does not base our worth nor our happiness on our achievements, and liberates us to live our lives fullyRelated Episodes:Why Your Desires Matter and How to Define Them with Heather DhauvinBooks and Links We Mentioned:Being Well Podcast The Greater Good Magazine // Daniel CordaroBrene Brown and Tim Ferriss InterviewThe Choice // Dr. Edith Eva EgerThe Universal Christ // Richard RohrEPISODE SPONSORSOur Journal: Are you feeling lost, unanchored or listless in your days? We use our daily planner and journal to align our core values with the tasks we do each day! You can learn more about it HEREThank you for the kind reviews! We appreciate them so much. Here is how to leave a review for us on iTunes:Open Find the Magic in the podcast app Scroll to the bottom of the pageClick on write a reviewTap the stars to rate us and then write us some feedback:)Hit SENDReview of the week from Littlemissally18:These [ladies] are so good at motivating mamas and dads everywhere...It helps us all find the peaceful goodness in parenting and cling onto it! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hermothertongue.substack.com/subscribe

Sometimes, we just need some easy to apply tips to help us. In this episode, Taralyn discusses four of her favorite life hacks that include time. She talks about four different tactics that each take less than 5 minutes but are game changers. With these tools, you can save yourself from task build up, help kids navigate squabbles, process big emotions so you don’t carry them around, and stop yourself derailing after a setback, large or small. She walks you through how to try these tips out in your daily life.Related Episodes and LinksPrepping Kids for New Babies, Earning vs. Rewarding, Quiet Time Tips, and Our Favorite Life HacksThe Miracle Equation // Hal ElrodLoving What Is // Byron KatieEPISODE SPONSORSOur Journal: Are you feeling lost, unanchored or listless in your days? We use our daily planner and journal to align our core values with the tasks we do each day! You can learn more about it HEREThank you for the kind reviews! We appreciate them so much. Here is how to leave a review for us on iTunes:Open Find the Magic in the podcast app Scroll to the bottom of the pageClick on write a reviewTap the stars to rate us and then write us some feedback:)Hit SENDReview of the week from kaygutke:Since I have been listening to this podcast I have been such a better parent! They are so uplifting, yet real. I love how to the point they are with things but have fun in it too. Great balance and great advice that applies perfectly! Thank you ladies! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hermothertongue.substack.com/subscribe

The Holiday season can be filled with magic, love, unicorns, AND stress, overwhelm, grief, and general anxiety. In this episode, we discuss the idea of intentionally making space for all that the holidays bring us, even the unpleasant stuff. We discuss how to create the kind of season you can find healing and rejuvenating instead of draining and difficult. Our tips include things like setting aside time to grieve if you feel loss this time of year and embracing what is important.Related EpisodesDeepening Connection and Belonging During the HolidaysCreating Roots Through Family TraditionsEPISODE SPONSORSOur Journal: Are you feeling lost, unanchored or listless in your days? We use our daily planner and journal to align our core values with the tasks we do each day! You can learn more about it HEREThank you for the kind reviews! We appreciate them so much. Here is how to leave a review for us on iTunes:Open Find the Magic in the podcast app Scroll to the bottom of the pageClick on write a reviewTap the stars to rate us and then write us some feedback:)Hit SENDReview of the week from AK Lonski:I am so happy I found this podcast at exactly the right time in my life! Thank you so much for creating exactly what I needed! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hermothertongue.substack.com/subscribe

So often in parenting, we find ourselves...losing our cool, to put it nicely. We respond with anger; we use bribing or coercion to make our kids behave, and we hurt our relationship with our kids and ourselves in the process. In this episode, we take a deep dive into individual steps we can take anytime we find ourselves triggered by our kids’ behavior. We start with ourselves, pause, attune to our child, and then respond, not react, by setting limits and allowing logical consequences by looking at the need being expressed by our child’s behavior. This conversation will help you reframe difficult parenting situations and allow you to focus on the priority of your relationship.Related EpisodesAuthoritative Parenting / Arguably the most EFFECTIVE Parenting Style Holding Boundaries / Discipline Pt. 1Systems and Values for Easier Days and Stronger Family ConnectionsParenting with Unconditional Love How to Embrace Childhood Books and links we mentioned;The Awakened Family // Shefali TsabaryThe Conscious Parent // Shefali TsabaryThe chore charts Taralyn mentioned: https://mcsquares.com/collections/planners-charts-and-to-dosEPISODE SPONSORSNurished supplements is our sponsor this week and we are so excited to share them with you! They create whole food supplements for adults and kids. Our favorites are their super food juices and MIGHTY chocolate milk. They taste amazing and give us peace of mind as parents to little ones. They are organic and have dairy and plant based options available. Check them out HERE and use code FINDTHEMAGIC15 for 15% off your order.https://nurished.com/collections/all-productsOur Journal: Are you feeling lost, unanchored or listless in your days? We use our daily planner and journal to align our core values with the tasks we do each day! You can learn more about it HEREThank you for the kind reviews! We appreciate them so much. Here is how to leave a review for us on iTunes:Open Find the Magic in the podcast app Scroll to the bottom of the pageClick on write a reviewTap the stars to rate us and then write us some feedback:)Hit SENDReview of the week from KeelyMiller:I have a hard time finding podcasts I stay interested in. Find the magic gives me so much inspiration and it’s a daily so much inspiration and it’s a daily reminder of my goals as a woman and mother! A very positive outlook on motherhood! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hermothertongue.substack.com/subscribe

It is no secret that morning routines are pretty much the key to our existence here at Find the Magic. We LOVE how this habit fuels us and improves the way we show up for ourselves and our people. Chanelle Nielson is an author, life coach, and morning routine expert. In this episode, we discuss this topic with her, and she gives an abundance of good ideas on how to revamp/commit to the incredible life changing habit.You can find more about Chanelle on her website and instagram.Related EpisodesFinding Motivation to Claim Your Personal Power HourMake Your Morning Routine Happen!Morning Routines for a 30 Day Transformation with TaralynHone Your Morning Routine with FelicaOur Daily Meditation: this is the meditation that Taralyn does every morning. You simply push play and she walks you through it. It’s an easy way to get yourself into the habit.EPISODE SPONSORSNurished supplements is our sponsor this week and we are so excited to share them with you! They create whole food supplements for adults and kids. Our favorites are their super food juices and MIGHTY chocolate milk. They taste amazing and give us peace of mind as parents to little ones. They are organic and have dairy and plant based options available. Check them out HERE and use code FINDTHEMAGIC15 for 15% off your order.https://nurished.com/collections/all-productsOur Journal: Are you feeling lost, unanchored or listless in your days? We use our daily planner and journal to align our core values with the tasks we do each day! You can learn more about it HEREThank you for the kind reviews! We appreciate them so much. Here is how to leave a review for us on iTunes:Open Find the Magic in the podcast app Scroll to the bottom of the pageClick on write a reviewTap the stars to rate us and then write us some feedback:)Hit SENDReview of the week from camrylbc:Imagine a podcast that gives you the Reader’s Digest on the latest parenting and self-help books that have been sitting on our dresser (or at least on your list of to-reads) for what seems like forever. Here it iiiiiiiis!! This podcast does not overwhelm me or make me think about “all that I’m doing wrong,” not at all. Rather it truly inspires me to be a little better each da. And to be myself. Covers such a WIDE variety of relevant topics, and sparks now conversations with myself. Highly recommend! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hermothertongue.substack.com/subscribe

You know when you are around someone that truly just radiates love? When you talk to a person like this, you can see that they truly care about you by the way they look at you and how they listen to you. It is easy to feel truly connected to this kind of person, and the positive shift they make in the world around them as they go about their lives is palpable. In this episode, we take a deep dive into the concept of connection and how to truly connect with others. To do this, we need to have a clear lens. We compare how common situations look in our lives when we have a cloudy lens, which cripples connection, with how they look when we have a clear lens geared towards connection.Related EpisodesConnection vs. Detachment: Fulfilling Our Own Needs Without Becoming Islands of Selfishness Four Pillars of Wholehearted Parenting We Apply to Any Problem Putting Connection First Putting Connection With Our Spouse FirstBooks and links we mentioned:Robcast Episode: Pete Rollins - An Introduction to Love Part 1Bonds That Make Us Free // C. Terry WarnerHold on to Your Kids // Gabor MateEPISODE SPONSORSNurished supplements is our sponsor this week and we are so excited to share them with you! They create whole food supplements for adults and kids. Our favorites are their super food juices and MIGHTY chocolate milk. They taste amazing and give us peace of mind as parents to little ones. They are organic and have dairy and plant based options available. Check them out HERE and use code FINDTHEMAGIC15 for 15% off your order.https://nurished.com/collections/all-productsOur Journal: Are you feeling lost, unanchored or listless in your days? We use our daily planner and journal to align our core values with the tasks we do each day! You can learn more about it HEREThank you for the kind reviews! We appreciate them so much. Here is how to leave a review for us on iTunes:Open Find the Magic in the podcast app Scroll to the bottom of the pageClick on write a reviewTap the stars to rate us and then write us some feedback:)Hit SENDReview of the week from Myka Almazan:I love these mamas, their vulnerability and the amazing tips, stories and info they share on this podcast! I look forward to each new episode each week. Every mama should be tuned in. LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!!! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hermothertongue.substack.com/subscribe

In this mini magic episode, Felica shares with us some helpful wisdom from Deepak Chopra’s Agelss Body, Timeless Mind. She walks us through what to do when you are experiencing a negative situation, and gives a really useful, easy exercise to try out. Reframing how we are looking at something can be truly enlightening:)RELATED EPISODES AND BOOK LINKSAgeless Body, Timeless Mind // Deepak ChopraFinding Joy and Enthusiasm in Every DaySeeing Ourselves Clearly in the Role of MotherEPISODE SPONSORSNurished supplements is our sponsor this week and we are so excited to share them with you! They create whole food supplements for adults and kids. Our favorites are their super food juices and MIGHTY chocolate milk. They taste amazing and give us peace of mind as parents to little ones. They are organic and have dairy and plant based options available. Check them out HERE and use code FINDTHEMAGIC15 for 15% off your order.https://nurished.com/collections/all-productsTherappy AppTherappy is an app for self-therapy. It provides audio courses to change thinking patterns & improve mental health. Anxiety? Stress? Burnout? The audio sessions and exercises will help you change your thinking patterns, deal with problematic emotions, reform your behavior, and as a result, change your life for the better. Download here!Our Journal: Are you feeling lost, unanchored or listless in your days? We use our daily planner and journal to align our core values with the tasks we do each day! You can learn more about it HEREThank you for the kind reviews! We appreciate them so much. Here is how to leave a review for us on iTunes:Open Find the Magic in the podcast app Scroll to the bottom of the pageClick on write a reviewTap the stars to rate us and then write us some feedback:)Hit SENDReview of the week from moro2450:Gold, PURE Gold!Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! For all the time and energy that you put into this podcast. I’m not being dramatic in the slightest when I say this podcast has changed my life. My friend shared an episode with me after she saw me having a power struggle after power struggle with my toddler. I have been hooked ever since... This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hermothertongue.substack.com/subscribe

Many parents WANT to love parenting, but they find themselves disenchanted with much of what parenting entails when they are actually in the trenches of it. In this episode, Felica discusses parenting with Rachel Nielson, creator and host of 3 in 30: Takeaways from Moms. She offers us wonderful tips and insights into how to find the joy in parenting when you feel like its not easy to find.BOOKS AND LINKSSimplicity Parenting // Kim John PayneSpiritual Serendipity // Richard EyreRELATED EPISODESWhy Boundaries Are Key to Wholehearted LivingHow to Develop a Peaceful Routine with Kids // Felica Allen from Find the Magic PodcastHow to Fall Back In Love With Motherhood When It Feels Hard // Tessa BrownHow to Coach Your Children Through Their Big Emotions With Geogia Anderson from knowhowmom.comEPISODE SPONSORSNurished supplements is our sponsor this week and we are so excited to share them with you! They create whole food supplements for adults and kids. Our favorites are their super food juices and MIGHTY chocolate milk. They taste amazing and give us peace of mind as parents to little ones. They are organic and have dairy and plant based options available. Check them out HERE and use code FINDTHEMAGIC15 for 15% off your order.https://nurished.com/collections/all-productsOur Journal: Are you feeling lost, unanchored or listless in your days? We use our daily planner and journal to align our core values with the tasks we do each day! You can learn more about it HEREThank you for the kind reviews! We appreciate them so much. Here is how to leave a review for us on iTunes:Open Find the Magic in the podcast app Scroll to the bottom of the pageClick on write a reviewTap the stars to rate us and then write us some feedback:)Hit SENDReview of the week from brun.hanna:A Must-Listen Podcast for ANYONETaralyn, Felica and Katelin and their guests bring so much wisdom in every episode. I always feel encouraged and empowered with actionable steps and tools and I recommend this show to literally everyone I know! Thank you!!!! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hermothertongue.substack.com/subscribe

There are so many wonderful ways to help our kids feel a sense of belonging in our home. This time of year offers so many opportunities to cultivate that. In this episode, we share with you a few new tips that we use in our own homes to really take advantage of the season.RELATED EPISODESCreating Roots Through Family TraditionsEPISODE SPONSORSNurished supplements is our sponsor this week and we are so excited to share them with you! They create whole food supplements for adults and kids. Our favorites are their super food juices and MIGHTY chocolate milk. They taste amazing and give us peace of mind as parents to little ones. They are organic and have dairy and plant based options available. Check them out HERE and use code FINDTHEMAGIC15 for 15% off your order.https://nurished.com/collections/all-productsOur Journal: Are you feeling lost, unanchored or listless in your days? We use our daily planner and journal to align our core values with the tasks we do each day! You can learn more about it HEREThank you for the kind reviews! We appreciate them so much. Here is how to leave a review for us on iTunes:Open Find the Magic in the podcast app Scroll to the bottom of the pageClick on write a reviewTap the stars to rate us and then write us some feedback:)Hit SENDReview of the week from Ridges Rock:Fantastic podcast with fabulous peopleI love this podcast; I’ve pulled so many golden nuggets of truth in each podcast! Thank you! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hermothertongue.substack.com/subscribe

As parents, we all want our kids to be healthy. However, when it comes to food, many parents feel stuck because of the power struggles that come up around meals, and many parents end up frustrated, feeling that their kids are picky eaters. In this episode, we discuss the antidote to this issue with psychologist and family food expert, Gitte Holm Moller.She offers us amazing concrete solutions to help create a healthy family culture around food, and she does it in a very approachable way. BOOKS AND LINKS:You find more from Gitte on her website, realfoodhero.com and on instagram @realfoodheroRELATED EPISODESFrench Kids Eat Everything (and So Can Yours!)HOW TO Eat With IntuitionMaking Dinner Meaningful and Uncomplicated With Claire TanseyEPISODE SPONSORSNurished supplements is our sponsor this week and we are so excited to share them with you! They create whole food supplements for adults and kids. Our favorites are their super food juices and MIGHTY chocolate milk. They taste amazing and give us peace of mind as parents to little ones. They are organic and have dairy and plant based options available. Check them out HERE and use code FINDTHEMAGIC15 for 15% off your order.https://nurished.com/collections/all-productsOur Journal: Are you feeling lost, unanchored or listless in your days? We use our daily planner and journal to align our core values with the tasks we do each day! You can learn more about it HEREThank you for the kind reviews! We appreciate them so much. Here is how to leave a review for us on iTunes:Open Find the Magic in the podcast app Scroll to the bottom of the pageClick on write a reviewTap the stars to rate us and then write us some feedback:)Hit SENDReview of the week from audie bo:I sure found the magic in this podcasttThank you for this podcast! I love the calm encouragement I get from listening!! The tips and tricks are practical and I always learn something I can use to be a better mom and wife! Makes me so happy to listen! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hermothertongue.substack.com/subscribe

How can we help our kids reach their full potential while still nurturing our relationship with them? It’s easy to cross over the line between encouraging and over pushing. In this episode, we address several listener questions, including this one. We also discuss a few tips on not being swept away in consumerism, and responding to our kids with love when we need a reset and find ourselves reacting with anger.BOOKS AND LINKS:Hold on to Your Kids // Gabor MateThe Child Whisperer // Carol TuttleThe Awakened Family // Shefali TsabaryThe Conscious Parent // Shefali TsabaryEntitlement Trap // Richard and Linda EyreRELATED EPISODESParenting Boys Part 1Parenting Boys part 2 Four Pillars of Wholehearted Parenting We Apply to Any Problem Systems and Values for Easier Days and Stronger Family Connections (Entitlement Trap by Linda and Richard Eyre) EPISODE SPONSORSUs!Our journal is fantastic:) Are you feeling lost, unanchored or listless in your days? We use our daily planner and journal to align our core values with the tasks we do each day! You can learn more about it HEREThank you for the kind reviews! We appreciate them so much. Here is how to leave a review for us on iTunes:Open Find the Magic in the podcast app Scroll to the bottom of the pageClick on write a reviewTap the stars to rate us and then write us some feedback:)Hit SENDReview of the week from Hollyamber:I’m listening from the startI’m a new listener but ofer the last couple weeks I’ve listened to several of the episodes and it has been exactly what I needed. It’s all so relatable and helpful... This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hermothertongue.substack.com/subscribe

The earth has seasons, the moon has cycles, the day has rhythms of light and dark, warmth, and cold. As humans, we also live with cycles. Women have monthly cycles, we all live in seasonal cycles, and we have daily cycles as well. Each season of part of these cycles comes with natural places for rest, motivated work, and play. However, we often internalize the message that we constantly need to push through our need for rest or stillness and constantly achieve. This pushing can lead to burnout and frustration.In this episode, we discuss the idea of leaning into cyclical living instead of fighting against it with Meridith Bienvenue. She explains how we can actually harness the power of the different cycles that we live with and learn to honor our need for both healing calm and empowering movement. It requires trusting ourselves, honoring our bodies and our minds, and flowing with life.BOOKS AND LINKS:You can connect with Meridith on her website, https://www.shewhocan.com and on instagram @shewhocanThe Universe Has Your Back // Gabrielle BernsteinRELATED EPISODESDiscovering YOUR Life EssentialsFinding Joy and Enthusiasm in Every DayEPISODE SPONSORSUs! Our journal is fantastic:) Are you feeling lost, unanchored or listless in your days? We use our daily planner and journal to align our core values with the tasks we do each day! You can learn more about it HEREThank you for the kind reviews! We appreciate them so much. Here is how to leave a review for us on iTunes:Open Find the Magic in the podcast app Scroll to the bottom of the pageClick on write a reviewTap the stars to rate us and then write us some feedback:)Hit SENDReview of the week:KimberlyMind ReadersThese ladies continue to read the minds of their listeners and bring meaningful, inspiring, healthy content each week. They’re so in tune with the ebb and flow of life and help all of us listening find pockets of calm in the chaotic storms of daily life. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hermothertongue.substack.com/subscribe

Have you ever heard about someone succeeding, and instead of feeling happy for them, you felt slightly nauseous like you ate something rotten? Maybe you even felt like you wished they would trip a bit over their success? Jealousy is an incredibly unpleasant emotion, and yet it’s a common human experience. In a world where we see the best of everyone’s lives on the internet, how can we navigate the inherent comparisons? Is there any gift we can glean from feeling jealous?In this episode, we wrestle with these ideas and walk you through how to recognize jealousy, allow it to point us to clarity of things you desire (or maybe by questioning it, you realize things you don’t want after all), and then how to move past it to living authentic to yourself. We also talk about how to perhaps get to the point where you can experience genuine happiness for others’ successes. Just maybe;).BOOKS AND LINKS:A New Earth // Eckhart TolleGifts of Imperfection // Brene BrownRadical Acceptance // Tara BrachRELATED EPISODESFinding Joy and Enthusiasm in Every DayOur Daily Meditation Essentialism / How to Do Less But BetterDiscovering YOUR Life EssentialsEPISODE SPONSORSMamaZen: Mindful Parenting AppIf you’re experiencing impatience, anger, anxiety, and feel frustrated with your kids, then you need to get this app. MamaZen will teach you how to control your negative emotions so you can deal with your kids’ difficult behavior with more love and patience. You’ll feel calmer, happier, and more connected to your kids. Some of our favorite sessions are Reduce Mom’s Guilt, Patience for Never Ending Bedtime, and Overcome Anxi​​ety and Overwhelm. Sessions are only 2-15 minutes long, and even 1-2 times a week makes a huge difference.Go to your app store and download MamaZen today. Use PROMO CODE findthemagic to get full, unlimited FREE access for 30 days!Thank you for the kind reviews! We appreciate them so much. Here is how to leave a review for us on iTunes:Open Find the Magic in the podcast app Scroll to the bottom of the pageClick on write a reviewTap the stars to rate us and then write us some feedback:)Hit SENDReview of the week:Erica GolemLife ChangingThis podcast has drastically changed my perspective on life. It is essential to my role as a mother, wife and human. Thank you! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hermothertongue.substack.com/subscribe

We often receive the message that we can have it all; we can do it all. Social media messages, societal expectations, and our own self talk often feed the lie that we can do EVERYTHING. When we don’t live up to the unrealistic expectation that we can do everything and succeed at everything, there is a cost to our mental health.In this episode, we discuss this topic with New York Times best selling author, Greg McKeown. He helps identify the lie that we can do everything, and instead offers a path of wisdom, balance, and priorities instead of the wild racing that we often indulge in when we are trying to say yes to everything. He gives us very applicable steps on how to make doing what truly matters to us easy.BOOKS AND LINKS:Greg’s Website: https://gregmckeown.comEffortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most // Greg McKeownEssentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less // Greg McKeownRELATED EPISODESEssentialism / How to Do Less But BetterDiscovering YOUR Life EssentialsEPISODE SPONSORSMamaZen: Mindful Parenting AppIf you’re experiencing impatience, anger, anxiety, and feel frustrated with your kids, then you need to get this app. MamaZen will teach you how to control your negative emotions so you can deal with your kids’ difficult behavior with more love and patience. You’ll feel calmer, happier, and more connected to your kids. Some of our favorite sessions are Reduce Mom’s Guilt, Patience for Never Ending Bedtime, and Overcome Anxiety and Overwhelm. Sessions are only 2-15 minutes long, and even 1-2 times a week makes a huge difference.Go to your app store and download MamaZen today. Use PROMO CODE findthemagic to get full, unlimited FREE access for 30 days!Thank you for the kind reviews! We appreciate them so much. Here is how to leave a review for us on iTunes:Open Find the Magic in the podcast app Scroll to the bottom of the pageClick on write a reviewTap the stars to rate us and then write us some feedback:)Hit SENDReview of the week--we love our dad listeners!Carguy1982Loved the playful parenting episode. As a father, that is a subject I face all of the time. Learned a lot about how to approach it better and more effectively. I added many of the great suggestions in playing and interacting with my kids and it has been amazing. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hermothertongue.substack.com/subscribe

Connection is at the center of so much of our lives and relationships. In this episode, Taralyn, Felica, and Katelin wrestle with the concept of how to maintain connection with others and live wholeheartedly, while still releasing what we cannot control and detaching from the outcome. Detachment is a popular word in some self-help philosophy, and it is a valuable concept because it allows us to not cling onto things we are unable to control. However, each of us values deep connection. We share metaphors we have come up with to help us wrap our minds around these ideas and how to love deeply, give without resentment, and express our needs to others. How can we sacrifice beautifully for those we love, while still staying whole ourselves? How can we follow our dreams without becoming an island with empty relationships? We talk about possibilities of finding a balance on this topic.BOOKS:Nonviolent Communication // Marshall RosenbergLoving What Is // Byron KatieA New Earth // Eckhart TolleRELATED EPISODESFinding Joy and Enthusiasm in Every DayOur Daily Meditation EPISODE SPONSORSMamaZen: Mindful Parenting AppIf you’re experiencing impatience, anger, anxiety, and feel frustrated with your kids, then you need to get this app. MamaZen will teach you how to control your negative emotions so you can deal with your kids’ difficult behavior with more love and patience. You’ll feel calmer, happier, and more connected to your kids. Some of our favorite sessions are Reduce Mom’s Guilt, Patience for Never Ending Bedtime, and Overcome Anxi​​ety and Overwhelm. Sessions are only 2-15 minutes long, and even 1-2 times a week makes a huge difference.Go to your app store and download MamaZen today. Use PROMO CODE findthemagic to get full, unlimited FREE access for 30 days!Thank you for the kind reviews! We appreciate them so much. Here is how to leave a review for us on iTunes:Open Find the Magic in the podcast app Scroll to the bottom of the pageClick on write a reviewTap the stars to rate us and then write us some feedback:)Hit SENDReview of the week!Kjp32611This podcast saved my motherhood!...They dive into incredible topics, they read and discuss books I’ve read or are on my to-read list… I just cannot say enough good things about this podcast and these women. I listen while doing laundry, walking, making dinner...wherever I can. The mamas are like having coffee with best friends -- they keep it SO REAL. And during the pandemic -- bless you girls. This time is so challenging, sometimes I feel like I am barely getting by -- but they make me laugh because they remind you everyone is going through this thing called life and motherhood -- even now. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hermothertongue.substack.com/subscribe

The last year or two have been rough for many of us. In this episode, we talk with Lopa van der Mersch, founder and CEO of a thriving company called Rasa, about overcoming adversity. 2015 was quite a year for Lopa. Over the course of 365 grueling days, she left a cult, had a huge falling out with her family, endured a health crisis, and lost a beloved family member. Oh, and the cherry on top? Then she had a baby—by emergency C-section. Lopa shares with us how she turned this season of challenges into an opportunity to change the world for the better, and shares her insights for cultivating a resilient posture in the face of trauma.You can learn more about Lopa and try some of her amazing products at her website, wearerasa.com (Rasa is Taralyn’s favorite caffeine free, super herb and adaptogen filled drink, and she enjoys it daily)EPISODE SPONSORMamaZen: Mindful Parenting AppIf you’re experiencing impatience, anger, anxiety, and feel frustrated with your kids, then you need to get this app. MamaZen will teach you how to control your negative emotions so you can deal with your kids’ difficult behavior with more love and patience. You’ll feel calmer, happier, and more connected to your kids. Some of our favorite sessions are Reduce Mom’s Guilt, Patience for Never Ending Bedtime, and Overcome Anxiety and Overwhelm. Sessions are only 2-15 minutes long, and even 1-2 times a week makes a huge difference.Go to your app store and download MamaZen today. Use PROMO CODE findthemagic to get full, unlimited FREE access for 30 days!Thank you for the kind reviews! We appreciate them so much. Here is how to leave a review for us on iTunes:Open Find the Magic in the podcast app Scroll to the bottom of the pageClick on write a reviewTap the stars to rate us and then write us some feedback:)Hit SENDReview of the week!bhelmichWhen my daughter turned about 8 months I started to notice I was really struggling with all the challenges of motherhood. I was at a breaking point and felt like I couldn’t share my honest thoughts with anyone without the sting of their silent judgement. This podcast was a saving grace; not only have I learned some great tools and coping mechanisms, but I no longer feel like I am ALONE or I’m doing something wrong or I’m a terrible mother if I meet some hardships in parenting. I now realize it is completely normal and I am so much more patient with myself and my daughter. I look forward to listening to this on my way to work every day so much! I feel like I’m having an intelligent, productive conversation with some great people and reflecting on myself and growing after every podcast! I really don’t think I could ever thank these women enough! <3 You are amazing and these conversations are a gift!! Thank you for your commitment and transparency; I know in all seriousness it has honestly changed my life, and probably many others! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hermothertongue.substack.com/subscribe

In this mini episode, Taralyn guides you through her favorite versatile breathing exercise called box breathing. This is a breathing tool that you can use anywhere when you are searching for calm and clarity. You can use it during a meeting, while feeling stress at home with kids, or just before going into a situation where you need to be at your best. You can use these seven minutes to find an easy recharge any time of day, and once you learn the technique, you can use it in smaller increments, like 30 seconds on your own, to calm yourself anytime of day.For more explanation, listen to episode 138, "Breathwork Exercises for Daily Habits with Taralyn." This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hermothertongue.substack.com/subscribe

In this mini episode, Taralyn guides you through her favorite balancing breath. Use this 7 minute exercise to help you center yourself in your search for balance. For more explanation, listen to episode 138, "Breathwork Exercises for Daily Habits with Taralyn." This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hermothertongue.substack.com/subscribe

In this mini episode, Taralyn guides you through a session of Carbon Dioxide Breathwork, also known as power breathing. This is her favorite energizing breath. This method has been around for centuries and is inspired now by the Wim Hof Method. Use this as a stand alone session, or do several sessions in a row for added energy and benefits. For more explanation, listen to episode 138, "Breathwork Exercises for Daily Habits with Taralyn." This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hermothertongue.substack.com/subscribe

There are countless benefits to focusing on our breath. Here at Find the Magic, we have enjoyed having breathwork as part of our daily morning routine. In this episode, Taralyn walks you through her three favorite breathing exercises that are a wonderful part of your daily self care. She explains each different technique you can choose from to see which one resonates with you, and then you can simply click on the accompanying title of the breathing exercise individual episode and try it out. We would recommend choosing one and listening to it for 30 days straight so you can really feel the benefits of it.LINKS AND BOOKS:Breath // James NestorWim Hof Method website: https://www.wimhofmethod.comWim Hof Method appEPISODE SPONSORSJules & Co. BoutiqueCheck out these adorable apparel options for both mom & kids. Use promo code MAGIC20 for 20% off your order at https://julescobtq.com.Utah House Doctors: Everyone knows that the market is hot right now and it is the perfect time to sell your home, but what you may not know is using a professional in this type of market will actually make you more money then if you try and sell your home yourself, or sell with a discount brokerage. We have experienced the service of Utah House Doctors, and they make buying and selling homes so easy and painless. You can find them at Instagram at @utahhousedoctors or on their website, http://www.utahhousedoctors.com.Thank you for the kind reviews! We appreciate them so much. Here is how to leave a review for us on iTunes:Open Find the Magic in the podcast app Scroll to the bottom of the pageClick on write a reviewTap the stars to rate us and then write us some feedback:)Hit SENDReview of the week!Kim B.Taralyn, Katelin, and Felica are amazing, inspiring, well educated, powerful, and intentional women andI’m so thankful that technology has allowed them to connect with all of us. Their guests are amazing and kind with lots of helpful tips and insight. You’ll feel the magic and instantly feel calm, heard, and connected while listening to them! Let their beautiful thoughts and voices help you cultivate a magical self and home. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hermothertongue.substack.com/subscribe

We live in a time where we have so many ways to make our bodies comfortable. We have air-conditioning inside during the summer, and furnaces to keep us warm in the winter. Although we LOVE these modern comfort conveniences, sometimes it makes so that we are unwilling to tolerate discomfort, which can lead us to escape and numb instead of facing life. We talk often about how to lean into discomfort emotionally on this podcast, but in this episode, we deepen the discussion by exploring how to do this using our bodies as a tool through breathwork, mindset shifting, and cold exposure. Jeremy Wilstein, a certified instructor though the Wim Hof Method, walks us through this incredible technique and explains how to incorporate these three tools into our daily habits to truly help us break through barriers and improve our lives. Links:You can connect to Jeremy on Instagram @Jeremy. Wilstein and on FB at Jeremy Wilstein Wim Hoff Method website: https://www.wimhofmethod.comWim Hof Method appEPISODE SPONSORSJules & Co. BoutiqueCheck out these adorable apparel options for both mom & kids. Use promo code MAGIC20 for 20% off your order at https://julescobtq.com.Utah House Doctors: Everyone knows that the market is hot right now and it is the perfect time to sell your home, but what you may not know is using a professional in this type of market will actually make you more money then if you try and sell your home yourself, or sell with a discount brokerage. We have experienced the service of Utah House Doctors, and they make buying and selling homes so easy and painless. You can find them at Instagram at @utahhousedoctors or on their website, http://www.utahhousedoctors.com.Thank you for the kind reviews! We appreciate them so much. Here is how to leave a review for us on iTunes:Open Find the Magic in the podcast app Scroll to the bottom of the pageClick on write a reviewTap the stars to rate us and then write us some feedback:)Hit SENDReview of the week!Kimberly Br0ssiI always love listening to Find the Magic. We all strive to find what lifts our soul and helps us center ourselves within our family unit, especially during these crazy and uncertain times. Listening weekly is therapeutic for me and benefits my family as I implement the tips.... This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hermothertongue.substack.com/subscribe

Our job as parents is to set boundaries, and our kids often push those boundaries. In this episode, Felica and Taralyn have a discussion with Joe Newman, the insightful author of Raising Lions. He helps us work through what to do when our children inevitably cross the boundaries we set for them. We ask him several listener questions, and he helps us realize how to enforce limits with our children in a way that still maintains connection.Books and linksRaising Lions // Joe NewmanA Righteous Mind: Why Good People Are Divided by Politics and Religion // Jonathan HaidtJoe’s Raising Lions Website: https://www.raisinglions.com/about-joeJoe’s Youtube ChannelRelated EpisodesTo Raise Strong Children, We Need to Be Strong ParentsRaising Lions: The Art of Compassionate Discipline with Joe Newman EPISODE SPONSORSJules & Co. BoutiqueCheck out these adorable apparel options for both mom & kids. Use promo code MAGIC20 for 20% off your order at https://julescobtq.com.Utah House Doctors: Everyone knows that the market is hot right now and it is the perfect time to sell your home, but what you may not know is using a professional in this type of market will actually make you more money then if you try and sell your home yourself, or sell with a discount brokerage. We have experienced the service of Utah House Doctors, and they make buying and selling homes so easy and painless. You can find them at Instagram at @utahhousedoctors or on their website, http://www.utahhousedoctors.com.Thank you for the kind reviews! We appreciate them so much. Here is how to leave a review for us on iTunes:Open Find the Magic in the podcast app Scroll to the bottom of the pageClick on write a reviewTap the stars to rate us and then write us some feedback:)Hit SENDReview of the week!Dpippen 6.10.21I am so happy I found this podcast. I feel like a better mother and human. I highly recommend this to all my mom friends! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hermothertongue.substack.com/subscribe

Our four pillars to wholehearted living are connection, unconditional love, staying present, and healthy boundaries. Without boundaries, the first three are unattainable. Boundaries allow us to create limits for ourselves and others, and give us freedom to experience the first three pillars within the framework of those limits. In this episode, we explore ideas about how to set and hold boundaries with young kids, teens, and adults.Related BooksGifts of Imperfect Parenting // Brene BrownRaising Lions // Joe NewmanRelated EpisodesPutting Connection First Holding Boundaries / Discipline Pt. 1To Raise Strong Children, We Need to Be Strong ParentsEPISODE SPONSORSUtah House Doctors: Everyone knows that the market is hot right now and it is the perfect time to sell your home, but what you may not know is using a professional in this type of market will actually make you more money then if you try and sell your home yourself, or sell with a discount brokerage. We have experienced the service of Utah House Doctors, and they make buying and selling homes so easy and painless. You can find them at Instagram at @utahhousedoctors or on their website, http://www.utahhousedoctors.com.Thank you for the kind reviews! We appreciate them so much. Here is how to leave a review for us on iTunes:Open Find the Magic in the podcast app Scroll to the bottom of the pageClick on write a reviewTap the stars to rate us and then write us some feedback:)Hit SENDReview of the week!Tay L ALove!I love listening to your podcast as I’m going about my day. I relate a lot to you guys and it’s so nice to 1. Know i’m not the only person going through something and 2. Getting advice on how to do it. Love you guys! Keep it up:) This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hermothertongue.substack.com/subscribe

We’ve all felt it. Routine changes, new starts, sickness, a new baby or a build up of stress in our lives, and the climate in our homes is off, even acidic. Every day seems to be a battle of opposing forces. Our “patience skin” is worn thin. Oftentimes, we get to this place and fight against it. We hold up a shield and try to stop the the impacting waves when often it is in the softening and riding that we will find our way to the calm beyond the breakers. In this mini magic episode, Felica shares our tried and true tips for anchoring your days. She starts with strategies for healing ourselves from these times of soul sickness. From this place of a full cup we can be empathetic to our children’s misbehaviors and more aware of the messages they could be sharing through their actions and simple changes we can make to help them heal.Related EpisodesHow to Find Slow Simplicity in Your LifeFinding Joy and Enthusiasm in Every DayTapping Into the Abundance Inside UsFeeling lost? How to Cultivate MeaningEPISODE SPONSORSUtah House Doctors: Everyone knows that the market is hot right now and it is the perfect time to sell your home, but what you may not know is using a professional in this type of market will actually make you more money then if you try and sell your home yourself, or sell with a discount brokerage. We have experienced the service of Utah House Doctors, and they make buying and selling homes so easy and painless. You can find them at Instagram at @utahhousedoctors or on their website, http://www.utahhousedoctors.com.Gemmist: Take their easy quiz to get personalized hair products. Use findthemagic at checkout for 20% off the already 20% discount for subscribers at gemmist.com.Thank you for the kind reviews! We appreciate them so much. Here is how to leave a review for us on iTunes:Open Find the Magic in the podcast app Scroll to the bottom of the pageClick on write a reviewTap the stars to rate us and then write us some feedback:)Hit SENDReview of the week!Kayla609So so goodI’ve been a long time listener and I can’t even begin to describe how this podcast has helped me in my motherhood journey. It has truly helped me crawl out of the survival mode hole I was in with two young kids. It has helped me find myself again, take better care of myself, live an intentional life, and continues to help me grow to be a better/happier verion of myself to be a better mom and wife. This podcast has also introduced me to countless books that have also been transformative. This podcast along with the journal has been my life guide and I’m so grateful for it everyday. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hermothertongue.substack.com/subscribe

Ideas have the power to change us. While creating this podcast, we have had several ideas and philosophies that we have researched, tested and discovered to be truly transformative for us. They have made our lives better in SO many ways. In this episode, we have put together some of our very favorite podcast pieces that we have found valuable. We talk about cultivating abundance, enthusiasm and joy as well as coming to a still awareness and acceptance of things we cannot change. We also tie this in to parenting unconditionally and with empathy. At the soul of this all is our ability to know ourselves, intuitively and make decisions based on this knowing. Related EpisodesFinding Joy and Enthusiasm in Every DayTapping Into the Abundance Inside UsFeeling lost? How to Cultivate MeaningUsing Intuition to guide New Year PreparationEPISODE SPONSORSUtah House Doctors: Everyone knows that the market is hot right now and it is the perfect time to sell your home, but what you may not know is using a professional in this type of market will actually make you more money then if you try and sell your home yourself, or sell with a discount brokerage. We have experienced the service of Utah House Doctors, and they make buying and selling homes so easy and painless. You can find them at Instagram at @utahhousedoctors or on their website, http://www.utahhousedoctors.com.Gemmist: Take their easy quiz to get personalized hair products. Use findthemagic at checkout for 20% off the already 20% discount for subscribers at gemmist.com.Thank you for the kind reviews! We appreciate them so much. Here is how to leave a review for us on iTunes:Open Find the Magic in the podcast app Scroll to the bottom of the pageClick on write a reviewTap the stars to rate us and then write us some feedback:)Hit SENDReview of the week!moro2450 2.4.21Gold, PURE GoldThank you! Thank you! Thank you! For all the time and energy that you put into this podcast. I’m not being dramatic in the slightest when I say this podcast has changed my life… This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hermothertongue.substack.com/subscribe

It is exhausting when we feel like we must entertain our children for every moment of their lives. Not only is it draining, but it allows us no time to actually get things done or care for ourselves. Luckily for us, kids instinctively know now to play independently if we give them the space they need to develop this skill. It allows them to be creative, use their imagination, and problem solve.In this episode, Taralyn interviews Emily Lawson, a certified early education teacher and founder of the Sandbox Academy, about independent play. She has several concrete tips on how to actually free yourself and your kids through independent play. Her formula is: establish a routine that includes daily independent play your kids learn to expect, have special toys that only come out during independent play, start with small chunks of time, and go outside into nature.You can find Emily’s website and program here: https://sandboxacademy.comRelated EpisodesEncouraging Independent Play and Letting Go of GuiltThe Martyr Effect. HOW TO Stop Offering Ourselves at the Altar of ParentingFinding Your Family Through Digital MinimalismBooks we mentioned:The Nature Fix // Florence WilliamsLast Child in the Woods // Richard LouvEPISODE SPONSORSUtah House Doctors: Everyone knows that the market is hot right now and it is the perfect time to sell your home, but what you may not know is using a professional in this type of market will actually make you more money then if you try and sell your home yourself, or sell with a discount brokerage. We have experienced the service of Utah House Doctors, and they make buying and selling homes so easy and painless. You can find them at Instagram at @utahhousedoctors or on their website, http://www.utahhousedoctors.com.Gemmist: Take their easy quiz to get personalized hair products. Use findthemagic at checkout for 20% off the already 20% discount for subscribers at gemmist.com.Thank you for the kind reviews! We appreciate them so much. Review of the week:Jess Dustin 6.28.21Best of the best!I’ve listened to this podcast from day one and obsessively check my podcast feed every Monday to see what the new episode is. Episodes are always exactly what I need to hear. They give concrete tips and ideas for a more wholehearted life and do it without making you feel guilty or like you need to change. Their views on parenting speak right to my heart and I am so grateful for the work they put into their thoughts every week. They’re changing my family one episode at a time. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hermothertongue.substack.com/subscribe

At some points in parenting it feels like our kids are misbehaving so often that we can’t help but just lose it. In this episode we answer some listener questions addressing what to do when our inner fire keeps flaring up and we end up lashing out at our children’s behavior.Sometimes, we learn better, so we do better, but our children are accustomed to the old way of doing things. We address some realistic ways to incorporate new routines and parenting strategies as our children grow, even when they aren’t used to it.Related EpisodesTantrums, Screen Time, and Breaking Out of a FunkThe Martyr Effect. HOW TO Stop Offering Ourselves at the Altar of ParentingInterview with Dr. Mary Wilde: How to Joyfully Ride the Waves of Parenthood Without Drowning in ThemFinding Motivation to Claim Your Personal Power HourMake Your Morning Routine Happen!Feeling Burned Out? How We Use Healthy Treats to Take Care of OurselvesTo Raise Strong Children, We Need to Be Strong ParentsPatience With Aggressive Behavior, Friendships in Motherhood, and Making Peace With Your Inner LandscapeHow to: Create Pockets of PeaceEPISODE SPONSORUtah House Doctors: Everyone knows that the market is hot right now and it is the perfect time to sell your home, but what you may not know is using a professional in this type of market will actually make you more money then if you try and sell your home yourself, or sell with a discount brokerage. We have experienced the service of Utah House Doctors, and they make buying and selling homes so easy and painless. You can find them at Instagram at @utahhousedoctors or on their website, http://www.utahhousedoctors.com.Thank you for the kind reviews! Here is how to leave a review for us on iTunes:Open Find the Magic in the podcast app, Scroll to the bottom of the page, Click on write a review, Tap the stars to rate us and then write us some feedback:), Hit SEND. Review from Arlie K. [I am] bowled over by brilliant advice and nourishing conversations. No matter the topic, I gain something from every episode! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hermothertongue.substack.com/subscribe

Technology is a wonderful tool, but it makes a poor master. In this episode, Felica talks with Diane Boden from Minimalist Moms Podcast about implementing digital minimalism in our homes. She offers a realistic view of life with screens and kids, embracing the messy middle of life and coexisting with them. They touch on many concrete tips to make it achievable from independent play to hard conversations about devices in your home (peer pressure!). We view the screen epidemic as very dangerous. If we band together as parents and question societal norms we can lead our kids to a more connected and aware future. Related Books and links:Digital Minimalism // Cal NewportAtomic Habits // James ClearGabb PhoneTick Talk WatchOur Related Episodes:Saving Our Kids and Ourselves from Screens & Social Media with Collin Kartchner Finding Solitude Through Digital MinimalismCurbing Your Screen AttachmentTantrums, Screen Time, and Breaking Out of a FunkEPISODE SPONSORUtah House Doctors: Everyone knows that the market is hot right now and it is the perfect time to sell your home, but what you may not know is using a professional in this type of market will actually make you more money then if you try and sell your home yourself, or sell with a discount brokerage. We have experienced the service of Utah House Doctors, and they make buying and selling homes so easy and painless. You can find them at Instagram at @utahhousedoctors or on their website, http://www.utahhousedoctors.com.Thank you for the kind reviews! We appreciate them so much. Here is how to leave a review for us on iTunes:Open Find the Magic in the podcast app Scroll to the bottom of the pageClick on write a reviewTap the stars to rate us and then write us some feedback:)Hit SENDReview of the week!Kayla60910 6.1.21BEST PODCAST!I can’t even begin to describe how this podcast has helped me in my motherhood journey. It has truly helped me crawl out of the survival mode hole I was in with two young kids. It has helped me find myself again, take better care of myself again, live an intentional life, and continues to help me grow to be a better/happier version of myself to be a better mom and wife. This podcast has also introduced me to countless books that have also been transformative. This podcast, along with the journal, has been my life guide and I’m so grateful for it every day. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hermothertongue.substack.com/subscribe

For people who consider themselves to be artists, making time for creativity can feel as important as breathing. However, for the rest of us, we might dismiss the concept of cultivating creativity as something “cute” that only other people have time for. We might feel like creativity is simply an unnecessary luxury that doesn’t mesh with the practical responsibilities of life.Creativity is a key component to wholehearted living for ALL of us. In this episode, we discuss ways that everyone, regardless of interests, personality, and responsibilities, can benefit from engaging with the creative spark in all of us. Creation feeds our souls.RELATED EPISODESGrowth Mindset is Crucial for Our Kids, but What About Us? How to WAKE UP to Your LifeBOOKS AND LINKS WE MENTIONEDArt of War // Steven PressfieldThe Artist’s Way // Julia CameronTim Ferris Article // https://tim.blog/2021/05/26/how-to-become-a-better-writer-by-becoming-a-better-noticer/Creative Visualization // Shakti GawainBird by Bird // Ann LamontEPISODE SPONSORUtah House Doctors: Everyone knows that the market is hot right now and it is the perfect time to sell your home, but what you may not know is using a professional in this type of market will actually make you more money then if you try and sell your home yourself, or sell with a discount brokerage. We have experienced the service of Utah House Doctors, and they make buying and selling homes so easy and painless. You can find them at Instagram at @utahhousedoctors or on their website, http://www.utahhousedoctors.com.Thank you for the kind reviews! We appreciate them so much. Here is how to leave a review for us on iTunes:Open Find the Magic in the podcast app Scroll to the bottom of the page Click on write a review Tap the stars to rate us and then write us some feedback:) Hit SENDREVIEW OF THE WEEK!TaraMS10 5.20.21 -- BEST PODCAST!My favorite parenting podcast (and I listen to a LOT of them). These women are real, with great advice, and examples for navigating the parenting journey. They read all the books we don’t find the time to read, make our struggles seem normal, and provide tips along the way. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hermothertongue.substack.com/subscribe

Adding a new baby can bring many emotions, for us and especially for siblings are essentially being dethroned! How can we help them through this transition smoothly? In this episode we talked with Hannah and Kelty of the parenting resource Upbringing. Certified in Simplicity Parenting, Positive Discipline and trained in Foundations of the respectful parenting approach, RIE, Hannah & Kelty empower parents to grow up alongside their babies and kids elevating their discipline practices one conversation at a time! And this is one of them. We break down environment changes and routines that can reduce stress, preparing our kids with the right information and supporting them emotionally. RELATED EPISODESChild Play Troubles, Defiant Kids, and Our Easy Affirmations RoutineUsing Play to Diffuse Power Struggles and Connect With Your Child (based on Playful Parenting by Lawrence J. Cohen)Learn more about their new baby course, Right From The Start and their discipline-related guides on their website, and catch their live Dismantling Discipline Q&As weekly on their thriving Instagram community or their top-rated parenting podcast of the same name.Website: www.Upbringing.coInstagram: @upbringing.coRight From The Start Course + Free Roadmap: https://yourparentingmojo.com/rightfromthestart/EPISODE SPONSORUtah House Doctors: Everyone knows that the market is hot right now and it is the perfect time to sell your home, but what you may not know is using a professional in this type of market will actually make you more money then if you try and sell your home yourself, or sell with a discount brokerage. We have experienced the service of Utah House Doctors, and they make buying and selling homes so easy and painless. You can find them at Instagram at @utahhousedoctors or on their website, http://www.utahhousedoctors.com.Thank you for the kind reviews! We appreciate them so much. Here is how to leave a review for us on iTunes:Open Find the Magic in the podcast app Scroll to the bottom of the page Click on write a review Tap the stars to rate us and then write us some feedback:) Hit SENDReview of the week!AK Lonski, 06/01/2021OB-SESSEDI am so happy I found this podcast at exactly the right time in my life! Thank you so much for creating exactly what I needed! 🧡 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hermothertongue.substack.com/subscribe

Life often seems to be pulsing or pushing; it has a hum beneath us telling us to go, making us honk in traffic and get mad at the slower person in line. This hum can create anxiety and stress in us and our children, but often, we don’t question it. In this episode, Felica talks with Carl Honore, author of In Praise of Slowness about how we can be free from that constant rushing hum. Related EpisodesCraving a Slow Down? Start with Your MindIs Being Busy Stealing Your Life?How to: Create Pockets of PeaceBooks and Links We MentionedIn Praise of Slowness // Carl HonoreUnder Pressure // Lisa DamourWORKBOOK // 30 Days to Slow: Build a Calmer, Richer Life // Carl HonoreCarl’s website: carlhonore.infoThis episode’s sponsors:OnVive is a health and wellness company that is giving away a Mercedes Benz SUV and $10,000 cash to one lucky customer on June 1st! Right now, every dollar spent on OnVive.com gives you 3 entries towards winning. Make sure to use discount code “Magic15” at checkout. Get entered today, follow along on their Instagram @onvivelife for more updates, and good luck!Utah House Doctors: Everyone knows that the market is hot right now and it is the perfect time to sell your home, but what you may not know is using a professional in this type of market will actually make you more money then if you try and sell your home yourself, or sell with a discount brokerage. We have experienced the service of Utah House Doctors, and they make buying and selling homes so easy and painless. You can find them at Instagram at @utahhousedoctors or on their website, http://www.utahhousedoctors.com.Thank you for the kind reviews! We appreciate them so much. Here is how to leave a review for us on iTunes:Open Find the Magic in the podcast app Scroll to the bottom of the page Click on write a review Tap the stars to rate us and then write us some feedback:) Hit SEND This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hermothertongue.substack.com/subscribe

In a few weeks our kids will be home for the summer, and our daily schedules will change drastically. A lot of jokes, angst and dread can surround this time of year. Let’s start as we mean to go on! In this episode, we are sharing some of our favorite tips for designing our summer. We touch on creating and setting boundaries from the start, letting our kids be and resisting screen entertaining. If we have learned anything this year, it is that being fluid and available for change can help us live in the present and create a calm atmosphere in our homes. As we let them be free to work through the B word (boredom!) we will come out the other side with having enjoyed our summer together!Related EpisodesHow to: Create Pockets of PeaceHOW TO Parent Less and Love it MoreThe Martyr Effect. HOW TO Stop Offering Ourselves at the Altar of ParentingInterview with Dr. Mary Wilde: How to Joyfully Ride the Waves of Parenthood Without Drowning in ThemEncouraging Independent Play and Letting Go of GuiltThis episode’s sponsors:OnVive is a health and wellness company that is giving away a Mercedes Benz SUV and $10,000 cash to one lucky customer on June 1st! Right now, every dollar spent on OnVive.com gives you 3 entries towards winning. Make sure to use discount code “Magic15” at checkout. Get entered today, follow along on their Instagram @onvivelife for more updates, and good luck!Utah House Doctors: Everyone knows that the market is hot right now and it is the perfect time to sell your home, but what you may not know is using a professional in this type of market will actually make you more money then if you try and sell your home yourself, or sell with a discount brokerage. We have experienced the service of Utah House Doctors, and they make buying and selling homes so easy and painless. You can find them at Instagram at @utahhousedoctors or on their website, http://www.utahhousedoctors.com.Thank you for the kind reviews! We appreciate them so much. Here is how to leave a review for us on iTunes:Open Find the Magic in the podcast app Scroll to the bottom of the page Click on write a review Tap the stars to rate us and then write us some feedback:) Hit SEND This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hermothertongue.substack.com/subscribe

Do you ever feel parent guilt? We get so many questions from listeners about the torn feeling that comes while trying to balance being a whole person ourselves while still serving our families with love. In this episode, we answer this question as we discuss how we can set boundaries for ourselves, protect our own personal time (shower time, bathroom, etc.) and learn to coexist with more ease without young children.We also address questions about reinventing ourselves as our children grow, how to handle kids being sneaky and hiding things, and how to deal with our children being bossy and having public meltdowns.Related EpisodesHow to: Create Pockets of PeaceRunning a Household Without ResentmentBooks and Links We MentionedFairplay // Eve RodskyRaising Lions // Joe NewmanNo Bad Kids: Toddler Discipline Without Shame // Janet LansburyThis episode’s sponsors:OnVive is a health and wellness company that is giving away a Mercedes Benz SUV and $10,000 cash to one lucky customer on June 1st! Right now, every dollar spent on OnVive.com gives you 3 entries towards winning. Make sure to use discount code “Magic15” at checkout. Get entered today, follow along on their Instagram @onvivelife for more updates, and good luck!Utah House Doctors: Everyone knows that the market is hot right now and it is the perfect time to sell your home, but what you may not know is using a professional in this type of market will actually make you more money then if you try and sell your home yourself, or sell with a discount brokerage. We have experienced the service of Utah House Doctors, and they make buying and selling homes so easy and painless. You can find them at Instagram at @utahhousedoctors or on their website, http://www.utahhousedoctors.com.Thank you for the kind reviews! We appreciate them so much. Here is how to leave a review for us on iTunes:Open Find the Magic in the podcast app Scroll to the bottom of the page Click on write a review Tap the stars to rate us and then write us some feedback:) Hit SEND This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hermothertongue.substack.com/subscribe

The search for simplicity and slow can be overwhelming. As we looked for where to start the prompting to go inside was reoccurring. In this we start with clearing and cleaning up our mind first. How can we free up our minds, create more mental minimalism to live in the present moment, while still accomplishing our goals and managing our lives day to day? Do you have too many big rocks in your jar? We explore the concept of balance and where we may be confusing balance with perfectionism and bringing awareness to the time we realistically have. Lastly we touch on time, not getting stuck in our thoughts of the past or pushing for the future but how we can live here in this moment.Related EpisodesEssentialism / How to Do Less But BetterFinding Solitude Through Digital MinimalismHow to Find Slow Simplicity in Your LifeSimplifying Our Lives Through the Beauty of Minimalism with Diane BodenBooks and Links We MentionedEssentialism and Effortless // Greg McowenThe Artist’s Way // Julia CameronStillness is Key // Ryan HolidayWhen the Heart Waits // Sue Monk KidThink Like a Monk // Jay ShettyThis episode’s sponsors:OnVive is a health and wellness company that is giving away a Mercedes Benz SUV and $10,000 cash to one lucky customer on June 1st! Right now, every dollar spent on OnVive.com gives you 3 entries towards winning. Make sure to use discount code “Magic15” at checkout. Get entered today, follow along on their Instagram @onvivelife for more updates, and good luck!Utah House Doctors: Everyone knows that the market is hot right now and it is the perfect time to sell your home, but what you may not know is using a professional in this type of market will actually make you more money then if you try and sell your home yourself, or sell with a discount brokerage. We have experienced the service of Utah House Doctors, and they make buying and selling homes so easy and painless. You can find them at Instagram at @utahhousedoctors or on their website, http://www.utahhousedoctors.com.Thank you for the kind reviews! We appreciate them so much. Here is how to leave a review for us on iTunes:Open Find the Magic in the podcast app Scroll to the bottom of the page Click on write a review Tap the stars to rate us and then write us some feedback:) Hit SEND This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hermothertongue.substack.com/subscribe

In an age when materialism is rampant and we are craving simplicity in our lives, the logic of minimalism offers us a beautiful alternative. In this episode, one of our favorite minimalists and authors, helps us move towards minimalism in our lives by giving us some very applicable concrete tips on where to start making shifts in our lives.Related EpisodesEssentialism / How to Do Less But BetterFinding Solitude Through Digital MinimalismHow to Find Slow Simplicity in Your LifeBooks and Links We MentionedMinimalist Moms: Living and Parenting with Simplicity // Diane Bodenhttps://minimalistmomspodcast.comAre you feeling lost, unanchored or listless in your days? We use our daily planner and journal to align our core values with the tasks we do each day! You can learn more about it HEREWe use a monthly subscription to audible to read all our favorite audiobooks, you can learn more about it and start a FREE month trial HERE.p.s. Our secret to reading so many books is this this little baby, a magical wireless earbud:)Find us on instagram @findthemagicpodcastThis episode’s sponsors: OnVive is a health and wellness company that is giving away a Mercedes Benz SUV and $10,000 cash to one lucky customer on June 1st! Right now, every dollar spent on OnVive.com gives you 3 entries towards winning. Make sure to use discount code “Magic15” at checkout. Get entered today, follow along on their Instagram @onvivelife for more updates, and good luck! Utah House Doctors: Everyone knows that the market is hot right now and it is the perfect time to sell your home, but what you may not know is using a professional in this type of market will actually make you more money then if you try and sell your home yourself, or sell with a discount brokerage. We have experienced the service of Utah House Doctors, and they make buying and selling homes so easy and painless. You can find them at Instagram at @utahhousedoctors or on their website, http://www.utahhousedoctors.com.Thank you for the kind reviews! We appreciate them so much. Here is how to leave a review for us on iTunes:Open Find the Magic in the podcast app Scroll to the bottom of the page Click on write a review Tap the stars to rate us and then write us some feedback:) Hit SEND This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hermothertongue.substack.com/subscribe

We all have the same 24 hours in a day. And yet, somehow, it often seems like others somehow are doing more, accomplishing more with their time and we are left feeling like failures. We have people who need us, responsibilities to fulfill, and what can seem like an endless to do list that we are never caught up on. This can lead to us chasing after achieving and we end up in a space of burnout and being constantly busy.In this episode, we hash out how we ourselves struggle with the balance between accomplishment and calm, and the things we have found helpful as we search for the elusive balance.Related EpisodesFeeling Burned Out? How We Use Healthy Treats to Take Care of OurselvesSystems and Values for Easier Days and Stronger Family ConnectionsEssentialism / How to Do Less But BetterHow to: Create Pockets of PeaceWhy Your Desires Matter and How to Define Them with Heather DhauvinAnxious Depletion / Magic Moment # 1Are you feeling lost, unanchored or listless in your days? We use our daily planner and journal to align our core values with the tasks we do each day! You can learn more about it HEREWe use a monthly subscription to audible to read all our favorite audiobooks, you can learn more about it and start a FREE month trial HERE.p.s. Our secret to reading so many books is this this little baby, a magical wireless earbud:)Find us on instagram @findthemagicpodcastThis episode’s sponsor: Utah House Doctors: Everyone knows that the market is hot right now and it is the perfect time to sell your home, but what you may not know is using a professional in this type of market will actually make you more money then if you try and sell your home yourself, or sell with a discount brokerage. We have experienced the service of Utah House Doctors, and they make buying and selling homes so easy and painless. You can find them at Instagram at @utahhousedoctors or on their website, http://www.utahhousedoctors.com.Thank you for the kind reviews! We appreciate them so much. Here is how to leave a review for us on iTunes:Open Find the Magic in the podcast app Scroll to the bottom of the page Click on write a review Tap the stars to rate us and then write us some feedback:) Hit SEND This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hermothertongue.substack.com/subscribe

Most of us say that happiness is something that we want, and society is all too willing to volunteer a recipe for finding it. If only we had the right size house, in the right neighborhood, with the right job, then we would be happy. In this episode, Jess Klaznick helps us recalculate happiness as she shares her family’s journey to joy. She found that after achieving the recipe that society offered to her for happiness, she was surprised that the happiness promised didn’t automatically follow. She and her husband sold much of their belongings to travel the world with their children, and the insights she gained along the way are both inspiring and helpful.You can find more about Jess on her website, https://www.recalculatinghappiness.comRelated EpisodesEssentialism / How to Do Less But BetterHow to: Create Pockets of PeaceHow to Find Slow Simplicity in Your LifeAre you feeling lost, unanchored or listless in your days? We use our daily planner and journal to align our core values with the tasks we do each day! You can learn more about it HEREWe use a monthly subscription to audible to read all our favorite audiobooks, you can learn more about it and start a FREE month trial HERE.p.s. Our secret to reading so many books is this this little baby, a magical wireless earbud:)Find us on instagram @findthemagicpodcastThis episode’s sponsor: Utah House Doctors: Everyone knows that the market is hot right now and it is the perfect time to sell your home, but what you may not know is using a professional in this type of market will actually make you more money then if you try and sell your home yourself, or sell with a discount brokerage. We have experienced the service of Utah House Doctors, and they make buying and selling homes so easy and painless. You can find them at Instagram at @utahhousedoctors or on their website, http://www.utahhousedoctors.com.Thank you for the kind reviews! We appreciate them so much. Here is how to leave a review for us on iTunes:Open Find the Magic in the podcast app Scroll to the bottom of the page Click on write a review Tap the stars to rate us and then write us some feedback:) Hit SEND This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hermothertongue.substack.com/subscribe

In a time when we feel like we need to do more and more, it is easy to become overwhelmed. In this episode, we discuss many tips that we have used as an antidote the the issue of constantly being busy we addressed in the last week’s episode. We offer you tools that help us stay present and take time daily to align our actions with our vision for our life.Related EpisodesFinding Motivation to Claim Your Personal Power HourMake Your Morning Routine Happen!Feeling Burned Out? How We Use Healthy Treats to Take Care of OurselvesSystems and Values for Easier Days and Stronger Family ConnectionsEssentialism / How to Do Less But BetterHow to: Create Pockets of PeaceBooks and links we mentioned:Essentialism // Greg McOwenWhen the Heart Waits // Sue Monk KiddHands Free Mama // Rachel StaffordChild Whisperer // Carol TuttleResucceed // James ColburnClean Mama InstagramLive Free CreativeAre you feeling lost, unanchored or listless in your days? We use our daily planner and journal to align our core values with the tasks we do each day! You can learn more about it HEREWe use a monthly subscription to audible to read all our favorite audiobooks, you can learn more about it and start a FREE month trial HERE.p.s. Our secret to reading so many books is this this little baby, a magical wireless earbud:)Find us on instagram @findthemagicpodcastThis episode’s sponsor: Utah House Doctors: Everyone knows that the market is hot right now and it is the perfect time to sell your home, but what you may not know is using a professional in this type of market will actually make you more money then if you try and sell your home yourself, or sell with a discount brokerage. We have experienced the service of Utah House Doctors, and they make buying and selling homes so easy and painless. You can find them at Instagram at @utahhousedoctors or on their website, http://www.utahhousedoctors.com.Thank you for the kind reviews! We appreciate them so much. Here is how to leave a review for us on iTunes:Open Find The Magic in the Podcast app, Scroll to the bottom of the page, click on write a review, tap the stars to rate us and write your review, and then hit SEND. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hermothertongue.substack.com/subscribe

When we have a child who is misbehaving, it is easy to see him or her as a “problem child”. We don't want to crush our child, but also don't want to be so loose that our child becomes a tyrant. The paradox is that as we see our children for their worth and raise them in their own power we can begin to feel feelings of frustration, that we aren't listened to or disrespected. This can cause us to swing wildly from extreme discipline to lax parenting. We can find ourselves at a loss as to how we can maintain some semblance of order and connection in our homes.In this episode, Felica explores this dynamic with Joe Newman, author of the incredible book, Raising Lions. Joe has decades of experience working with children whose behavior is so difficult that they are medicated, sent to other learning facilities, etc. His work has helped countless children who have been labeled as a lost cause, and has given relief and hope to many parents who are at their wit’s end.He explains how we can use compassion within structure and firm boundaries as we navigate raising our children by finding the balance between power and connection.Related EpisodeTo Raise Strong Children, We Need to Be Strong ParentsBook we mentioned:Raising Lions // Joe NewmanAre you feeling lost, unanchored or listless in your days? We use our daily planner and journal to align our core values with the tasks we do each day! You can learn more about it HEREWe use a monthly subscription to audible to read all our favorite audiobooks, you can learn more about it and start a FREE month trial HERE.p.s. Our secret to reading so many books is this this little baby, a magical wireless earbud:)Find us on instagram @findthemagicpodcastThis episode’s sponsor: Utah House Doctors: Everyone knows that the market is hot right now and it is the perfect time to sell your home, but what you may not know is using a professional in this type of market will actually make you more money then if you try and sell your home yourself, or sell with a discount brokerage. We have experienced the service of Utah House Doctors, and they make buying and selling homes so easy and painless. You can find them at Instagram at @utahhousedoctors or on their website, http://www.utahhousedoctors.com.Thank you for the kind reviews! We appreciate them so much. Here is how to leave a review for us on iTunes:Open Find the Magic in the podcast app Scroll to the bottom of the page Click on write a review Tap the stars to rate us and then write us some feedback:) Hit SEND This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hermothertongue.substack.com/subscribe

Even though it can FEEL like there is one right way to parent in any situation; in our hearts we know that isn't true. We can feel the parenting advice that aligns with our personality. We can see the change in our child when we are acknowledging them for who they are. Parenting is not a one size fits all for us or our kids. This week we are distilling concepts from the book The Child Whisperer by Carol Tuttle. Her unique take on recognizing our child's nature guides us to a more true interpretation of their needs and how we can guide them true to their personality, energy and desires! We loved this book so much and think you will too. If you are feeling at odds with one or more of your children and need a reset; this unique way of interacting with your children may be just the thing you need!Related EpisodesPatience With Aggressive Behavior, Friendships in Motherhood, and Making Peace With Your Inner LandscapeUsing Play to Diffuse Power Struggles and Connect with Your ChildBooks and links we mentioned:The Child Whisperer // Carol TuttleAre you feeling lost, unanchored or listless in your days? We use our daily planner and journal to align our core values with the tasks we do each day! You can learn more about it HEREWe use a monthly subscription to audible to read all our favorite audiobooks, you can learn more about it and start a FREE month trial HERE.p.s. Our secret to reading so many books is this this little baby, a magical wireless earbud:)Find us on instagram @findthemagicpodcastThis episode’s sponsor: Utah House Doctors: Everyone knows that the market is hot right now and it is the perfect time to sell your home, but what you may not know is using a professional in this type of market will actually make you more money then if you try and sell your home yourself, or sell with a discount brokerage. We have experienced the service of Utah House Doctors, and they make buying and selling homes so easy and painless. You can find them at Instagram at @utahhousedoctors or on their website, http://www.utahhousedoctors.com.Thank you for the kind reviews! We appreciate them so much. Here is how to leave a review for us on iTunes: Open Find the Magic in the podcast app Scroll to the bottom of the page Click on write a review Tap the stars to rate us and then write us some feedback:) Hit SEND This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hermothertongue.substack.com/subscribe

When most of us think of our experiences with conflict in communication, we feel emotions ranging from mild discomfort to full fledged panic or dread. In this episode, we explore our approach to conflict with Clair Canfield, a brilliant professor on the subject of communication. He models what he teaches throughout this conversation and he offers us amazing tools to help us improve our relationships by holding space for others and changing our lens about what it means to connect with others. Clair's pillars of communication are nothing short of groundbreaking and have changed our approach forever. Here they are:1. Belief in the capacity to change2. Belief in self determination (people have the right and ability to choose. Advice giving is counterintuitive)3. Everyone has dignity4. Safety- do not cause harm5. Ethic of care (benevolence)You can watch Clair’s Tedx talk here, and his website is Canfieldconsulting.net. You can also find him on instagram @collaborativeconflict:)Here is a list of ALL our favorite books, we use Audible as our library. They have a thorough collection of books, monthly credits and discounts on books so good it can’t be beat! We use a monthly subscription, you can learn more about it and start a FREE month trial HERE.p.s. Our secret to reading so many books is this this little baby, a magical wireless earbud:)Find us on instagram @findthemagicpodcastThis episode’s sponsor: Utah House Doctors: Everyone knows that the market is hot right now and it is the perfect time to sell your home, but what you may not know is using a professional in this type of market will actually make you more money then if you try and sell your home yourself, or sell with a discount brokerage. We have experienced the service of Utah House Doctors, and they make buying and selling homes so easy and painless. You can find them at Instagram at @utahhousedoctors or on their website, http://www.utahhousedoctors.com.Thank you for the kind reviews! We appreciate them so much. Here is how to leave a review for us on iTunes: Open Find the Magic in the podcast app Scroll to the bottom of the page Click on write a review Tap the stars to rate us and then write us some feedback:) Hit SEND This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hermothertongue.substack.com/subscribe

Connection is a foundational pillar of our parenting philosophy on Find the Magic along with boundaries, unconditional love and presence; we view connection as the vital, healing salve that can repair wounds and refill our empty buckets. In today's episode, we break down how we can connect with our kids, ourselves, and our spouse. Filling our own bucket first allows us to connect with others. We offer some of our favorite tips for reconnecting with yourself and specifically how reconnecting with our bodies can remedy feelings of burnout and exhaustion. How gratitude offers us strength through trying times and realizing that we are connected with those who came before us can bring perspective. We dive deep into the traditional differences in need between males and females and how need for affection can collide with a need for sexual connection. We wrap up with gentle reminders of how we may be distracted in our parenting and guide you in ways you can find little moments sprinkled in your day where you can take advantage of connecting with your kids (even in discipline!**). Books that inspired this episode His Needs Her Needs // Willard F Harley Jr Elevated Childcare // Janet LansburyOur Related Episodes: How to Embrace Childhood Putting Connection First How To Parent Less and Love it Morep.s. Our secret to reading so many books is this little baby, a magical wireless earbud:)Find us on instagram @findthemagicpodcast, @katiejeangabriel, @taralyngriffin, and @felicaallenWe would love for you to share our episode with your friends and family. Also, thank you so much for your kind reviews! We are so honored to have such wonderful listeners. Here is how to leave a review for us on iTunes: Open Find the Magic in the podcast app Scroll to the bottom of the page Click on write a review Tap the stars to rate us and then write us some feedback:) Hit SEND This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hermothertongue.substack.com/subscribe

Dinner can be the most joyful part of our day but often the preparation and pressure of getting something on the table brings stress instead of enjoyment with our family. If you strive to meal plan, make homemade meals and enjoy dinner time tune in! In 2021 we are focusing on being essential, minimizing the extra energy expenditures that cause us friction and burnout. In this episode we have a wide ranging conversation about many tips that can bring you more joy in meal planning from ways to budget and buy in season to picky eaters and how we can include them in meal planning and prep. We touch on back pocket dinners (meals made from ingredients you already have on hand) like black beans, cheddar cheese and tortillas from the freezer! Or a simple parmesan pasta or tuna melts, this is your fail safe back up plan! As much as we want to meal plan our best intentions can be thwarted by time, expired ingredients or lack of energy. Back pocket dinners are your go to in these moments. We also discuss narrowing down our dinner favorites and add them to our reoccurring dinner list! Meal planning is a task that brings many of us stress, Claire helps us see that it doesn't need to. We can choose to find joy in meal planning! How we start is how we mean to go on. Let's find our groove together. Related Episodes:HOW TO Eat with IntuitionCultivating Joyful Eating Habits / Deep Dive into Feeding our KidsFrench Kids Eat Everything (and so can YOURS!)You can find Claire’s books below:Dinner, Uncomplicated: Fixing a Delicious Meal Every Night of the Week // Claire TanseyUncomplicated: Taking the Stress out of Home CookingYou can also connect with Claire on Instagram @tanseyclaire and on her websiteClairetansey.comp.s. Our secret to reading so many books is this little baby, a magical wireless earbud:)Find us on instagram @findthemagicpodcast, @katiejeangabriel, @taralyngriffin, and @felicaallenThis episode’s sponsor:Utah House Doctors: Everyone knows that the market is hot right now and it is the perfect time to sell your home, but what you may not know is using a professional in this type of market will actually make you more money then if you try and sell your home yourself, or sell with a discount brokerage. We have experienced the service of Utah House Doctors, and they make buying and selling homes so easy and painless. You can find them at Instagram at @utahhousedoctors or on their website, http://www.utahhousedoctors.com.Thank you for your kind reviews! Just search Find the Magic on iTunes and scroll to the bottom of the page to leave one:) This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hermothertongue.substack.com/subscribe

Todays episode is our first Magic Moment! A shorter episode with quick wisdom to start your day. Felica shares the feelings of overwhelm, burnout and anxiety she has been experiencing and ways she has found to allow space for these feelings. She dives into what little things she believes may be weighing on us as parents/ mothers specifically and how we can see them more clearly. As we clarify them and expose what is pushing us to feel overwhelmed and anxious we can take steps to find more peace in our days. Felica shares tips that have helped her become more present, grounded and creative as she creates space for the burnout. Related Episodes:Staying Open to the Present Tapping Into the Abundance Inside UsOur Daily Meditation Hone Your Morning Routine Feeling lost? How to Cultivate Meaning Here is a list of ALL our favorite books, we use Audible as our library. We use a monthly subscription, you can learn more about it and start a FREE month trial HERE.Thank you for the kind reviews! We appreciate them so much. Here is how to leave a review for us on iTunes: Open Find the Magic in the podcast app Scroll to the bottom of the page Click on write a review Tap the stars to rate us and then write us some feedback:) Hit SENDThis episode’s sponsor:Utah House Doctors: Everyone knows that the market is hot right now and it is the perfect time to sell your home, but what you may not know is using a professional in this type of market will actually make you more money then if you try and sell your home yourself, or sell with a discount brokerage. We have experienced the service of Utah House Doctors, and they make buying and selling homes so easy and painless. You can find them at Instagram at @utahhousedoctors or on their website, http://www.utahhousedoctors.com. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hermothertongue.substack.com/subscribe

In this rapid fire listener question episode, we address what to do when your kids have playmates who play in ways that you don’t approve of. We also delve into some options you have when your child seems to want to do everything you DON’T want him or her to do while still maintaining connection. We also share the specific affirmations we do with our children each day.Related EpisodesPatience With Aggressive Behavior, Friendships in Motherhood, and Making Peace With Your Inner LandscapeUsing Play to Diffuse Power Struggles and Connect with Your ChildBooks and links we mentioned:The Child Whisperer // Carol TuttleThink Like a Monk // Jay ShettyDad is Fat // Jim GaffiganPodcast: Hurry SlowlyHere is a list of ALL our favorite books, we use Audible as our library. They have a thorough collection of books, monthly credits and discounts on books so good it can’t be beat! We use a monthly subscription, you can learn more about it and start a FREE month trial HERE.p.s. Our secret to reading so many books is this this little baby, a magical wireless earbud:)Find us on instagram @findthemagicpodcastThis episode’s sponsor: Utah House Doctors: Everyone knows that the market is hot right now and it is the perfect time to sell your home, but what you may not know is using a professional in this type of market will actually make you more money then if you try and sell your home yourself, or sell with a discount brokerage. We have experienced the service of Utah House Doctors, and they make buying and selling homes so easy and painless. You can find them at Instagram at @utahhousedoctors or on their website, http://www.utahhousedoctors.com.Thank you for the kind reviews! We appreciate them so much. Here is how to leave a review for us on iTunes: Open Find the Magic in the podcast app Scroll to the bottom of the page Click on write a review Tap the stars to rate us and then write us some feedback:) Hit SEND This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hermothertongue.substack.com/subscribe

Being reactive and angry in our parenting is a feeling that weighs on many of us. There are times when your child does things that all children do like: expressing uncomfortable emotions, making big messes, wasting food, screaming/shouting LOUDLY, stalling endlessly while getting dressed, leaving the house, or getting ready for bed...and we lose our cool.As we embark on this journey of authenticity and finding ourselves inside parenting, the anxiety of failing to respond in a way that is honoring to our kids and ourselves can threaten to break us. We often find ourselves trying to change our children, looking for strategies that will guide us in how we can get them to do or not do something. In this episode with Jen Lumalan of Your Parenting Mojo Podcast, Felica and Jen have a wide ranging conversation about how we can flip that perception and recognize our childhood trauma and how nurturing ourselves can help us better nurture our children. They flesh out common parenting triggers like respect and defiance and how we can recognize when our patience skin is worn thin! In that recognition, we can give ourselves grace and space between the trigger and our response to our children. A space where trust is created inside our relationship, where our child trusts that our response will be connecting and loving. We have all experienced circumstances that weaken our ability to respond to our kids with love and respect. Hopefully this episode will offer your resource, encouragement and insight into how you can see those triggers and soften the effect they have on your relationships.Jen is offering a course for parents who would like more training on recognizing and taming our triggers. The course can be found here: go.yourparentingmojo.com/t?orid=7508&opid=16Related Episode: Susan Stiffelman on Remaining Present While Parenting Here is a list of ALL our favorite books, we use Audible as our library. They have a thorough collection of books, monthly credits and discounts on books so good it can’t be beat! We use a monthly subscription, you can learn more about it and start a FREE month trial HERE.Find us on instagram @findthemagicpodcastThis episode’s sponsor: Utah House Doctors: Everyone knows that the market is hot right now and it is the perfect time to sell your home, but what you may not know is using a professional in this type of market will actually make you more money then if you try and sell your home yourself, or sell with a discount brokerage. We have experienced the service of Utah House Doctors, and they make buying and selling homes so easy and painless. You can find them at Instagram at @utahhousedoctors or on their website, http://www.utahhousedoctors.com.Thanks for the kind reviews! To leave us a review, open Find the Magic in iTunes, scroll to the bottom of the page, click on write a review, tap the stars to rate us and then write us some feedback, and hit SEND This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hermothertongue.substack.com/subscribe