Ever find yourself wondering if your parenting style is “right”? Or stressing that one wrong approach now is going to mess up your toddler later?

With so much parenting advice online, it’s easy to feel like you need to label yourself, pick a style, and stick to it perfectly, ESPECIALLY in the toddler years.

In this episode, we’re breaking down parenting styles in a grounded, realistic way.

Here's what we are diving into:

• What parenting styles are and why they matter in toddlerhood
• The main parenting styles and how they commonly show up with toddlers
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• Whether parenting styles are personality defaults or intentional choices
• How parenting styles evolve as children grow
• The connection between parenting style and toddler emotional development
• What kids actually need most
• Can the “wrong” parenting style cause harm, or is adjustment the key?
• Navigating different parenting styles between spouses without resentment
• How to be an intentional parent without chasing perfection

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If you’re a stay at home mom who loves your kids but still feels overwhelmed, touched out, or secretly counting down to bedtime most days this episode is for YOU!!

Here's what we cover:
- Why overcommitting leads to burnout for stay-at-home moms and how saying no creates more joy
- How simplifying daily routines makes motherhood feel lighter and more sustainable
- What shared parenting actually looks like when your spouse gets home from work
- Why having an identity outside of motherhood is healthy
- How building strong mom friendships changes the SAHM experience
- Why independent play is essential
- How mindset and attitude shape your experience of motherhood
- Why comparison on social media steals joy from stay-at-home moms
- The freedom of not signing up for activities you don’t enjoy
- Why prioritizing motherhood over homemaking can reduce resentment
- How giving yourself grace helps you enjoy this season instead of surviving it

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If you’ve ever joked about “surviving motherhood" with wine or alcohol or if you feel like that evening glass is the only thing getting you through motherhood, this episode is one you’ll want in your ears...

Today, we’re breaking down mommy wine culture with Set Free Sisterhood and talking about why it’s become so normalized… and why it’s quietly hurting so many moms (even the ones who insist they “don’t have a problem”).

We talk about the subtle early signs that alcohol is becoming a coping tool, how isolation + lack of village fuels the problem, and the real-life consequences no one wants to say out loud. And if you’re a mom who’s feeling pulled to make a change, but you’re scared of what that means.. this conversation is full of encouragement, hope, and simple first steps!

We dive into:

• What mommy wine culture actually is and why it exploded in modern motherhood
• Early signs a mom might need help with alcohol or emotional coping
• The real consequences of using wine as a daily coping mechanism
• How the “lack of village” and mom isolation feeds the wine culture narrative
• How to start a brave, honest conversation with yourself about drinking
• What to do if you want to cut back but feel afraid of judgment or social pressure

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Struggling with low energy, needing to survive off coffee, and seems like you never got enough sleep, even after a full night's sleep?

In this episode, I’m joined by Flo, the Catholic Nutritionist, to break down circadian rhythm health in a way that’s actually doable for real moms, especially those navigating pregnancy, postpartum, and the early years of motherhood.

We cover:

- What circadian rhythm is and why it matters for moms

- What the circadian rhythm regulates beyond sleep

- How to get better sleep and more energy

- Signs your circadian rhythm is out of sync

- Common misconceptions about circadian rhythm health

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Struggling to get your toddler to play independently? JillybeansNYC shares practical tips to encourage independent play, support toddler development, and give you a little sanity (and free time!)

We dive into how to encourage independent play without stress or guilt, and I share realistic strategies for creating an environment where your toddler can play safely and meaningfully. We cover topics like:

• How to balance letting toddlers be toddlers while maintaining a functional, happy home
• Age-appropriate ways to foster independent play and creativity
• Designing spaces that support play while minimizing chaos
• The biggest misconceptions parents have about letting children play on their own
• Practical tips for gradually increasing independent play time without pressure or judgment
• How independent play supports cognitive, emotional, and social development
• Simple routines and toy organization hacks to make independent play easier for both parent and child
• How to set yourself up for success and still enjoy quality family time

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Wanting to create a home you love, but drowning in baby and toddler toys? This episode is for you!

Home Designer Caroline Klein shares simple, realistic ways to create a beautiful, functional home you actually love, even in the little years!

We dive into:
- Design tips for moms
- How to create a beautiful home with baby and toddler toys
– How to make smart home decor purchases (and how to make smart home design purchases)
- How to design a space
- Beginner friendly design rules
- The simplest design change that makes the biggest impact for overwhelmed moms
- Tips for designing a family home

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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

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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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