Holiday Chaos? 5 Secrets to Being Calm, Connected & Kid-Happy

December 9th  |  10 AM EST

The holiday season often means extra schedules, extended family, gift overload, disrupted routines. We’ll walk parents through practical strategies to protect parent-child connection, maintain helpful routines, and reduce overwhelm.

SPECIAL GUEST - Renna B. Patel:  Reena is the Founder and CEO of AutiZm & More, helping children and their families embed positive behavior support strategies across home, school and community settings. Reena is also a TV correspondent for national news and media, offering guidance on current affairs. 

Screen Time & Snow Days: Balancing Tech, Play and Family Time

December 16th  |  10 AM EST

With extra time off school and holiday breaks, how do you set boundaries around screens, keep kids engaged with low-tech fun, and support family rhythms without burnout? 

SPECIAL GUEST - Stephanie Kakrin:  A mother of two, a published parenting author, and a mindset coach with a Masters in Psychology, Stephanie and her husband cofounded ScreenCoach, a combined hardware/software solution that helps parents manage their child's screen time, and regain balance.   

New Year, New Rhythms: Building Routines that Work for Your Family

January 6th  |  10 AM EST

As we usher in the new year, it’s the perfect time to revisit or build routines — for sleep, school prep, screen time, family meals — that support both parent and child wellbeing.

SPECIAL GUEST - Julie Cole:  Julie is a recovered lawyer, mom of six and co-founder of Mabel's Labels. Julie is an award-winning entrepreneur, best-selling and award-winning author and media personality. Having appeared on NBC's The Today Show, CNN, HLN's Raising America, Breakfast Television, The Marilyn Denis Show, CP24, and CityLine, among many others. Her articles have appeared in The Huffington Post, Today's Parent, The Globe and Mail, Profit Magazine, Working Mother Magazine, and numerous websites.

Building a Growth Mindset: Encouraging Effort, Curiosity & Resilience

January 27th  |  10 AM EST

The new year is the perfect time to help kids reframe how they see challenges and mistakes. This session explores simple, everyday ways to nurture perseverance, curiosity, and a love of learning — especially during the cozy indoor months when family time can spark new habits.

Love, Friendship & Feelings: Raising Emotionally Smart Kids

February 3rd  |  10 AM EST

February is about love and connection — but what about the love that teaches limits, self-control, and resilience? We’ll dive into emotional intelligence and discipline with heart.

Working & Parenting: Child Care Strategies When You Wear Both Hats

February 17th  |  10 AM EST

Many parents juggle work and parenting. We’ll explore how to choose Child Care, partner with your provider, maintain connection during busy times, and support children’s transitions.

Building Sibling Bonds (and Reducing Rivalry) in Kids 12 & Under

March 3rd  |  10 AM EST

The holiday season often means extra schedules, extended family, gift overload, disrupted routines. We’ll walk parents through practical strategies to protect parent-child connection, maintain helpful routines, and reduce overwhelm.

Family Finances, Big & Small: Teaching Money Smarts Before Middle School

March 17th  |  10 AM EST

Money talk can feel awkward—but kids are observing and curious. We’ll cover age-appropriate ways to introduce budgeting, saving, impulse-buying, and the value of work to kids under 12.

Growing Pains: Managing Big Emotions, Big Growth & Big Transitions

April 7th   |  10 AM EST

From preschool to early elementary ages, kids are changing fast. How can parents support identity, social skills, growth spurts, and emotional shifts?

Play = Learning: The Power of Creative Time

April 21st  |  10 AM EST

Why play matters: sensory, messy, free play builds imagination, executive function and bonding. We’ll give practical tools for busy parents and how to create play-rich moments at home.

Summer Prep: Transitioning from School to Child Care, Camps & Chill-Out Mode

May 5th  |  10 AM EST

Summer brings change in routine. How can parents help children adjust, maintain safe but flexible structure, and make the most of downtime and growth?

Parent Self-Care: Why ‘You’ Matter When You’re Parenting Little Ones

May 19th  |  10 AM EST

Parenting kids under 12 is a marathon. We’ll talk about parent wellness, managing overwhelm, building support networks, and modeling self-care for kids.

Empowering Girls & Boys: Confidence, Identity and Early Childhood

June 2nd  |  10 AM EST

Around ages 5–12 kids begin to explore identity, friendship groups, how they see themselves. We’ll cover ways to foster confidence, healthy self‐image, and inclusive mindsets early.

Active Kids, Happy Kids: Movement, Outdoor Play & Screen Breaks

June 16th  |  10 AM EST

With more hours outdoors, less structure, and more freedom, this episode gives parents tools to keep kids moving, curious, creative and unplugged.

Travel, Staycations & Big Adventures: Parenting Hack for the Road (and Home)

July 7th  |  10 AM EST

Summer travel, family outings, staycations – this episode shares how to plan (and parent) for fun + learning + connection without meltdown.

Mealtime Mayhem to Family Feast: 7 Ways to Turn the Table Around

July 21st  |  10 AM EST

Getting kids (12 and under) to eat well, try new foods, settle at the table — often a daily battle. We’ll explore appetite, behavior, family culture, and creative tips.

Back-to-School Confidence: Helping Kids (and You) Succeed in the New Year

August 4th  |  10 AM EST

From new teachers to new classrooms, new routines — we’ll guide parents through building confidence and smooth transitions for elementary-age kids.

Homework, Hustle & Healthy Habits: Making After-School Time Work

August 18th  |  10 AM EST

Afternoon routines, homework vs play, screen time vs real time — we’ll provide frameworks to help parents create realistic, healthy after-school rhythms.

Friendships & Feelings: Social Skills, Peer Pressure & Emotional IQ for Kids

September 1st  |  10 AM EST

As kids mature socially, parents need tools to support friendship building, conflict resolution, empathy, and awareness of peer influences.

Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds: Food, Sleep & Activity for Growing Kids

September 15th  |  10 AM EST

Nutrition, sleep hygiene, active habits — all essential during elementary years. We’ll give parents actionable steps to set a healthy lifestyle foundation.

Parenting Through Change: When Big Life Events Happen (Relocation, Divorce, New Sibling)”

October 6th  |  10 AM EST

From bullying to peer pressure, media influences to body safety — this episode helps parents approach hard conversations with confidence and connection.

Halloween, Holidays & Healthy Boundaries: Celebrations Without Chaos

October 20th  |  10 AM EST

With Halloween and the upcoming holiday season, we’ll help parents plan celebrations that build memory and connection, while managing sugar, overstimulation and transitions.

Gratitude, Giving & Togetherness: Family Practices That Last a Lifetime

November 3rd  |  10 AM EST

As the holidays approach, this episode focuses on building family traditions, instilling gratitude in kids under 12, service and connection.

Preparing for Winter: Health, Hibernation & Keeping Kids Active Indoors

November 17th  |  10 AM EST

The winter months bring less daylight and more indoor time. We’ll talk about keeping kids physically and mentally engaged, managing winter blues, and supporting healthy habits.

Less Stuff, More Magic: Creating Meaningful Holiday Memories Without the Overload

December 1st  |  10 AM EST

This uplifting session explores how to simplify the season—focusing on connection, gratitude, and experiences that spark lifelong joy. Parents will walk away with creative, low-stress ideas for making the holidays truly magical for kids.

Fresh Starts: Helping Kids Set Goals and Dream Big for the Year Ahead

December 15th  |  10 AM EST

Turn New Year resolutions into fun, family-friendly traditions! This workshop helps parents guide kids to reflect on their growth, dream boldly, and set empowering intentions—without pressure or comparison.