• How to Interact with your Teen in Ways that Will Keep Them Close (& Keep You Sane!)
    Nov 21 2024

    On this episode I am joined by Shawn Kraemer, a mom of two teenagers and a licensed professional counselor who works with adolescents and adults with anxiety, ADHD, depression, self harm, relationship issues and autism spectrum disorder to discuss how we can be with our teenaged kids in ways that will help them feel close, grow up well, and keep us sane too.

    Learn more about Shawn and the Center for Psychological Services at https://www.centerpsych.com/ For more about my mission visit centerforconfidentparenting.org.

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • 5 Steps to Find Peace and Balance (Without Mom-Guilt or Exhaustion)
    Nov 6 2024

    On this episode I am joined by Ashley Minni, a Certified Health and Wellness Coach, Yoga Instructor, and the Founder of Foundation to Flourish, a health coaching program for overwhelmed moms. We cover the 5 steps she utilizes in her 12 week program to help moms find peace and balance so you can be more present and grow in your relationships and career (without mom-guilt or living in a state of exhaustion!)

    Learn more about Ashley Here

    Schedule your complimentary 45 minute discovery session with Ashley at https://calendly.com/foundationtoflourish/free-consultation


    For more about your host and her mission visit CenterforConfidentParenting.org.

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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Navigating Motherhood with ADHD (Thoughts from a Therapist Mama Who is Living It)
    Sep 11 2024

    I was joined by Avery Wasmanski, a licensed professional counselor and mom of two littles under 5 who received a diagnosis of ADHD only after becoming a mother. Late in life and missed diagnoses are very commonplace, especially among women, so many mothers share this experience. Listen as we discuss what aspects of ADHD can make motherhood* that much harder and what things to consider if you are dealing with a harsh inner critic and/or overwhelm.

    Learn more about Avery here.

    For more about your host and her mission visit centerforconfidentparenting.org.


    *On this episode we chose to use the word mother throughout. The information herein may be beneficial for all parents/guardians/caregivers regardless of your family structure or how you identify. We are here for and welcome each of you, regardless of the same.

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    36 mins
  • Constipation, Accidents, Withholding & the Miralax Train (Everything You Never Wanted to Know About Common Potty-Training Challenges)
    Sep 11 2024

    I was thrilled to be joined by the Constipation Gurus, a duo who supports families struggling to address common potty- training challenges such as constipation, withholding, encopresis (poop accidents), enuresis (pee accidents), and endless journeys on the Miralax train.

    Listen to hear why these challenges are so common, can last SO long and what you can do to effectively support your child to progress past them.

    Learn more about the Gurus Poop Boot Camp video course here.

    Learn more about the team and their 1:1 services here.

    For more about your host and her mission, visit CenterforConfidentParenting.org.



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    52 mins
  • Fálite Microschool: A New Unschooling Option For Your Hard To Fit Elementary Aged Student
    Sep 6 2024

    I was joined by mom and special education teacher Jennifer Kempin to learn about a brand-new school option in its first full year of enrollment in Norristown, Pa for elementary aged students who are struggling to fit the public and private school setting. We discuss what her Waldorf inspired, whole child approach consists of, what a microschool is, who her program may be a good fit for, what a typical day and week looks like and much more. Learn more at https://www.waldorfmicroschool.com/.


    Learn about the Center for Confident Parenting and Erica's personal and professional mission to help parents access information, support and resources⁠ here⁠.

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    34 mins
  • How to Set & Hold Limits in the Face of Pushback from your Child
    Sep 5 2024

    On today's episode I am joined by parent coach Maria Sanders to explore why it is necessary for parents to set and hold clear expectations and, more importantly, how to set and hold them when faced with pushback, meltdowns and other hard to tolerate reactions. Whether you have a young child or a tween/teen and whether they are neurodivergent or neurotypical, Maria's approach will help move your family from pushback and power struggles to collaboration and cooperation.

    Learn more about Maria here.

    Learn more about your host and her mission here.

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Everything You Need To Know About Infant And Toddler Early Intervention
    Sep 4 2024

    I was joined by occupational therapist Jaime Bassman to discuss what the Birth to 3 Early Intervention program is, who can apply and qualify and how parents can initiate the process. (Spoiler alert...ANY PARENT can request and receive an evaluation for ANY CONCERN and it's FREE!) If your child is already 3 or older, we talk about that too!


    Learn about the Center for Confident Parenting and Erica's personal and professional mission to help parents access information, support and resources⁠ here⁠.


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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • Elevating Autistic Voices: Sophie's Story
    Aug 29 2024

    I was joined by Sophie, a local autistic teenager, to find out what neurotypical people do and say that may be helpful and harmful to autistic individuals.



    Learn about the Center for Confident Parenting and Erica's personal and professional mission to help parents access information, support and resources⁠ here⁠.

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    25 mins