As a parent, do you find it difficult to prioritize your own health and wellness? Wherever you are in your current season of life, our guest Meghan Barrett has some great tips for maintaining physical and mental health during motherhood. From diet and exercise, to self-care and sleep habits, you'll feel empowered and ready to embrace your own well-being; and in turn be able to show up for the ones you love in the best way possible.

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Do you sometimes find yourself comparing your child to the children around you, at the playground, at daycare, etc? Maybe you worry your child is "behind" because you witnessed another child complete a task with ease, that yours may still have difficulty with. Or perhaps you compare your second child's development to that of your eldest?

Guess what... we are all guilty of this! As caregivers, we let our worries get the best of us sometimes and comparison sneaks up. It's because we CARE!
Try the exercise in today's episode to learn more about the importance of reflection and it's impact on celebrating your child's wins!

Kelly and Alex also discuss setting goals for your individual children and family goal setting for the new year!

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Meet Allison Hammond! Allie is a mother to two boys and is an experienced travel planner with Pixie Dusting Plans. She helps her clients plan their dream vacations to Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Universal Studios, Cruises and more!

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Interested in planning your dream disney vacation but don't know where to start? Check out Allie's POCKET GUIDE or Contact her via email at allison@pixiedustingplans.com

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Alyssa Blask Campbell is the CEO and founder of Seed & Sew and a globally recognized expert in emotional development. With a master's degree in early childhood education, Alyssa has dedicated her career to advancing the field of emotional intelligence. She co-created and researched the collaborative emotion processing method with Lauren Staubel, assistant professor of early education and mindfulness consultant, revolutionizing how adults understand and respond to children's emotions while fostering the development of emotionally intelligent future generations. Alyssa's work is further amplified through her podcast, Voices of Your Village, a platform uniting parents, caregivers, educators, and experts across more than 100 countries, creating a modern day parenting village. Voices of Your Village podcast guests have included Dr. Becky Kennedy, Dr. Nicole Lepera, Dr. Shafali, and more. Her research, along with her and Stable's experiences as educators and parents is detailed in her first book, Tiny Humans, Big Emotions, published by Harper Collins. Seed & Sew serves an international community, providing tools and expertise through speaking engagements, online courses, and professional development programs for educators aimed at building emotional intelligence in children and adults alike. Alyssa has been an expert speaker on a global level and travels the world speaking for government agencies, schools, businesses, and organizations.

Alyssa's insights have been featured in prominent publications, including the Washington Post, Vermont Public, CNBC, Kids Vermont, Burlington Free Press, and Family Education. Her inclusive, judgment-free approach invites individuals to engage with emotional development at any stage of life. It's never too early or too late to start, she emphasizes. For more information, you can visit https://www.seedandsew.org/ and follow @seed.and.sew on Instagram.

Seed & Sew's Regulation Quiz

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What ARE fine motor skills? How do I assist my little one in building these important development skills? This mini-episode will simplify the concept of fine motor skills and provide you with easy examples for everyday practice right at home! Learning through play is always our focus and we can't wait to share some PLAYspiration with you!

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If you are looking for a manageable, magical way to have the elf visit your home, look no farther! Listen to our interview with Grace Beeley, author of Clyde: The Good Inside Elf. Her new book is inspired by Dr. Becky of the Good Inside Community and is a great family read if you want to squash the old "naughty vs nice" concept at home, while also building your children's emotional intelligence.

Follow Grace Beeley, author of Clyde: The Good Inside Elf on social media @burrowmama and snag a copy of her book on Amazon!

Follow Dr. Becky @drbeckatgoodinside to join the Good Inside Community and learn from a 24/7 Parenting Coach!

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December is here which means the holidays are right around the corner! It is so hard to juggle the FUN & not feel the fatigue! This episode is full of ideas for the holiday season that will help you to prioritize FAMILY!

Thanks for listening to our very first episode! Click the links below for some wonderful free resources you can utilize at home today!

Editable Calendar of Holiday Activities for your family!

The Perfect Gift Guide for your little one!

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