This one’s been sitting heavy on my heart for a while. It just KEPT coming up and I finally realized, I can’t stay quiet anymore!! That’s where I’m at today.

This episode isn’t a light one, but it’s one I felt called to record.

I’m opening up about the one parenting hill I’d die on, and why it’s changed the way I see motherhood, social media, and the way we protect our kids online!

I share a very personal story about how my perspective completely shifted, what I learned the hard way about sharing our children on social media, and why I believe every parent deserves to have all the facts before deciding what’s right for their family.

We dive into:
– Why I stopped posting my kids online (even on private accounts)
– The hidden risks of sharing your child online
– Online child safety and identity theft
– How AI and technology are creating new digital risks for kids
– Why consent and privacy matter
– How to create a family policy for what you share
– Ways to still celebrate and document your kids safely
– How we can be the generation that leads change

and more!!

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What if there was a way to make INFORMED, CONFIDENT decisions without fear or judgment?

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Joel “Gator” Warsh, a board certified integrative pediatrician, to talk about vaccines, open communication with your doctor, and how to approach these conversations from a place of curiosity rather than fear.

We talk through what it really means to practice integrative medicine, how to assess risk vs. benefit, and what parents can do to feel empowered when making decisions about their child’s health.

We dive into:
– Why vaccines have become such a polarizing topic
– What “integrative medicine” means and how it applies to vaccine discussions
– Why open conversation with your doctor matters
– How to approach your pediatrician with questions about vaccines
– Vaccine schedules and individualized options
– Understanding how vaccine studies work
– What to know about safety, risk, and transparency
– Supporting your child’s body before and after vaccination
– The difference between fear-based and informed decision making
– Building collaborative, respectful relationships with your healthcare providers

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If you’ve ever wondered how much screen time is too much, or felt mom guilt about letting your toddler watch TV so you could get a moment of peace, this episode is for you!! In this episode, I chat with Emily Cherkin, The Screen Time Consultant, about how much screen time is too much, what it does to your child’s brain, and how to create healthy tech habits without shame or overwhelm.

I’m joined byThe Screen Time Consultant, to talk all things screen time for toddlers. We dig into what’s actually happening in your child’s brain, and what realistic screen boundaries look like for modern families. Emily also shares practical tips for helping kids thrive in the real world.

We dive into:
– The evolution of screen time in childhood and education
– How to manage mom guilt around screen time
– Understanding different types of screen time (and which matter most)
– The connection between dopamine, screen time, and attention spans
– How much screen time is okay for toddlers and young kids
– Balancing screens with real-world experiences
– Modeling healthy tech habits as parents
– Setting tech boundaries without shame
– How to advocate for better tech practices in schools

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