Author and Washington Post columnist Meghan Leahy is back on the podcast today to give you some straightforward answers to your trickiest parenting conundrums, along with debunking some of what we're told about "getting on the same page" as our spouse and why being on different pages can actually be helpful in raising our children. If you love hearing from Meghan like I do, check out her book "Parenting Outside the Lines," an Amazon Editor's Pick, here.

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Why "getting on the same page" as your spouse is a trap and other easier ways to get out of parenting pickles with Meghan Leahy, author of "Parenting Outside the Lines"

You've seen him on TikTok...now you can hear MrChazz on Look Ma' No Hands! On this episode of LMNH, MrChazz talks all about his experiences teaching young children, what he learned and how and why he seeks to teach adults about all the best ways to interact with and nurture our kids. From letting go of perfectionism and being an "improvenist" to the true journey of changing our parenting ways for the better, I know you'll love what MrChazz has to say.

MrChazz on being an "improvenist", cultivating generational health and learning to see positive intent in our children

I had no idea what an "integrity child" was versus a "harmony child" when I first sat down to interview Blimie Heller, but once she started telling me about what each one was and what their differences are, my mind was blown. I can say with confidence that this episode changed the way I look at and parent my children on a daily basis, and so much of what I've learned from Blimie has made me a better mother and a happier person. I know you'll love what she has to say on this very illuminating episode of Look Ma' No Hands.

What is the difference between a harmony child and an integrity child? Blimie Heller of Unconditional Parenting tells us how better understanding our children helps us be better parents

I had so much fun connecting with Megan Birkel in today’s episode of LMNH! Megan and I BOTH moved at the end of a pandemic year and I couldn’t wait to compare notes on the crazy adventure of relocating with two kids.  In this episode, we’re chatting about: Ending up where you least expected to after countless challenges... Prepping your kids for change and allowing them to feel their feelings (even when it’s super uncomfortable) How Megan found her new house (it’s an amazing story, really.) The Hive App and other developments at Willow Crowns Letting the good stuff in To visit Megan's shop, head to willowcrowns.com or follow her on instagram @willowcrowns and @willowcrownsathome.   

Every storm runs out of rain (even if you’ve forgotten what rainbows feel like) with Megan Birkel, Founder of Willow Crowns

In this episode of LMNH, my old and dear friend from college, Hannah Therrien, shares about her journey of recovery in the areas of eating, spirituality + more and how that journey has changed her. To learn more about her services, visit her online at https://hannahtherrien.com/.

Intuitive eating, self-healing and why humans should hibernate with Hannah Therrien, RN, Wellness Coach, Reiki Healer + Yoga Instructor

Would you love to learn new ways to influence those wild & wonderful 'headstrong' kids with integrity instead of just 'making' them comply? Listen to this episode! Wendy Snyder is a Positive Parenting Teacher & Family Coach, helping families parent with great purpose and intention by creating healthy, respectful & cooperative relationships. She is a Certified Parent Educator of Redirecting Children’s Behavior (RCB) and an advocate for families. Learn more about Wendy and discover her workshops and courses here.  A mother to two vibrant children, Wendy has been dedicated to the application of Positive Parenting in her home since 2009. Wendy discovered the work of Positive Parenting when she was challenged and overwhelmed with the many trials of parenthood early in her motherhood experience. The endless opportunities for practice, failure, learning and growth have created a deep fluency for Wendy in the language and curriculum of Redirecting Children’s Behavior. Through her company Fresh Start Family, Wendy offers online seminars, coaching, courses & a membership program to give parents the support and tools they need to raise their children with firmness, kindness, strong limits, compassion and empathy. Her delicate balance of encouragement, empowerment, and coaching inspires parents to take action and be the change they wish to see in their families, homes and communities.

Firm & Kind: How to Love Life with your STRONG Willed Kiddo with Wendy Snyder, Positive Parenting Teacher & Family Coach

Today’s episode is a fun solo Q&A in which I answer some of my most-asked questions around moving to a new city, making new friends and settling into a 5000-person town after life in Houston, Texas. I’m also addressing instagram fatigue (I’m feeling it, are you?), getting present and focusing less on what it all looks like, what I wish I did differently when we packed up our stuff to move here and my totally upside-down skincare routine.

Instagram fatigue, making friends in new places and why pandemics have a lot in common with wars: Solo Q+A episode with Laura Max

In today's episode of LMNH, I'm interviewing the realtor who sold us our home in Basalt, Colorodo - Lisa Hatem! I am totally fascinated by the way the pandemic has changed where families (and individuals) want to live and what those changes have meant for real estate throughout the country, and Lisa weighs in on why families are choosing the great outdoorsm what her last year has been like and how long these changes might be sticking around for. Additionally, I intro this episode with a 15-minute check-in followed by a mini-meditation for anyone who feels overwhelmed by uncertainty, the "not-knowing" marked by 2020 and 2021, the recent trauma in Texas and parenting in general.

How the pandemic changed where families want to live with Lisa Hatem, realtor and founder of The Agency Aspen

Well, a whole lot has happened over here since I shared my last episode over two months ago! I'm so excited to be back with you on Look Ma' No Hands, and I'm starting this episode with a personal update on what I've been up to for the past many weeks and what I've learned about being a person and parent in times of intense transition. Here to join me for the fourth time on LMNH is Dr. Elizabeth Miller of Elizabeth Miller Therapy who shares her experiences navigating unprecedented times and moving house with two little ones and what she knows about resilience and staying grounded. In this episode we discuss: 1. How to lower our own anxiety in times of stress 2. What we can take away from repeated adverse experiences 3. The value of telling your kids how you're really feeling (even if you're struggling) and how to do it 4. Why it helps young kids to know what their parents are experiencing 5. What Covid has taught us about letting go of what no longer serves us and more! To learn more about Dr. Elizabeth Miller, visit her online at www.elizabethmillertherapy.com. The meditation book she mentions in this episode, "Stress Less, Accomplish More" by Emily Fletcher can be found here. 

Relocating to the Rockies (a personal update) and navigating life transitions with young kids with Dr. Elizabeth Miller

Amanda is an American born, London based Clinical Nutritionist, Mindfulness Expert & Yoga teacher specializing in all three of these areas in children & family units. She has worked with children clinically for nearly a decade in nutrition and mental health, incorporating wellbeing protocols to help modify behaviour and teaching children and families how to be calmer, happier and stronger in the family home and in the school system. She teaches social-emotional wellbeing in the UK school system and works as a consultant supporting schools to develop their wellbeing curriculum.   In 2017, huge changes happened in Amanda's life: she confronted her alcohol issues and got sober, filed for divorce, and established a solid co-parenting relationship with her children’s father. She started a new relationship, this time with a woman. During this period of transition, of huge change in her life, Amanda's priority was the emotional wellbeing of her two daughters.  Her work as a child specialist yoga and mindfulness teacher meant that she was well placed to assist her children as they navigated their emotions and the change in family circumstances, and Amanda cites her work in mindfulness as a key way in which the family were able to communicate, manage their feelings and move through huge life changes in a positive way.

Cultivating Emotional Literacy in Our Children and Ourselves with Amanda Ashy, Clinical Nutritionist, Mindfulness Expert & Yoga Instructor

I interviewed Anna McKay in March 2020, right before the pandemic hit. It's the only recording of LMNH that I've ever lost, and I often wonder what it would be like to go back and listen to that conversation in light of everything we know now. Anna and I discussed how to change careers when you've become a parent and are realizing you have new priorities upon re-entering the workforce, but neither one of us knew what types of challenges parents would be facing only weeks after we spoke. In this episode, Anna sits down with me for a very different, equally valuable episode in which she outlines why people might be wanting to make a career change right now, how to go about doing it and how pandemic parenting has changed the way we work and live.

Parents Pivot: How to Change Careers in the Middle of a Pandemic with Anna McKay

Image Consultant Natalie Weakly has taught me more than almost anyone I know about curating an ideal wardrobe, buying more of what you love and less of what you don't, finding the right pieces for your coloring and body shape and how to incorporate color and accessories into your everyday style. I LOVE all of her tips, tricks and recommendations that she shares on her instagram account @natalieweakly, and today on the podcast she's talking about some her favorite pandemic fashion hacks like: The one makeup product everyone needs when they're wearing a mask How to stand out on a zoom call The three people everyone should be following on instagram (a repeat from a previous episode that was SO worth repeating) How to use all those clothes you feel like you haven't needed since the pandemic started and more! One of my favorite mom-life hacks is having a closet I love to choose from almost every morning, a makeup routine that's approachable and a thorough understanding of what will actually look good on me if I order it online (because who has time for all of those returns?!) I've learned so much of this from Natalie and can't wait to share more of her wisdom with you on today's episode of LMNH!

Style Reimagined: How to look good and feel great behind a mask, on a zoom call and during a pandemic with Natalie Weakly of Signature Style

Becky A. Bailey, Ph.D., is an award-winning author, renowned teacher and internationally recognized expert in childhood education and developmental psychology. She touches thousands of lives each year through live events. Over 2.5M of her top-selling books are in circulation, and Conscious Discipline has impacted an estimated 20M children. A pioneer in social and emotional learning, Dr. Bailey has a proven track record of success spanning more than 30 years.

The Difference Between Discipline and Punishment, what discipline really looks like and why you can't teach a child to do something you can't do yourself with Dr. Becky Bailey

If you haven't read the book "The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up", you've probably heard of the hit netflix series "Tidying Up with Marie Kondo" or at least grown familiar with her now-household sayings and questions like "do this spark joy?" In this very special episode of LMNH, I sit down with Houston's first-ever certified KonMari consultant as we discuss organizing your home, your life and your schedule. Plus, why the time it takes to truly organize and tidy a home pays us back exponentially. If you're surrounded in a mess and can't figure out why, or if your house is looking like the inner-contents of your brain on your most frantic day, listen to this conversation and learn more about how we can all effectively pair down our wardrobes, schedules and lives and live more fully and joyfully.

The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up Marie Kondo-Style with Houston's first KonMari Certified Consultant, Ashley Barber

Meghan Leahy is the On Parenting columnist for The Washington Post and a certified parenting coach. She lives in Washington, D.C., with her husband, three school-aged daughters, and her two dogs. Leahy has appeared on NPR and ABC, as well as numerous publications. Please visit Meghan at her website www.mlparentcoach.com. IN THIS EPISODE, MEGHAN AND I DISCUSS: Why “expert” advice is hurting us more than it’s helping us The cacophony of parenting styles and what we can learn from them (and leave behind) Why we’re afraid our children will turn into “spoiled brats” when they don’t express gratitude and why we’re mostly mistaken Why you should stop counting bites at the dinner table How to apologize to our children and know when we’re doing it too much or need to be doing it more How kids feel when we set boundaries for them, and what their meltdownsafter-the-fact really mean 

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