Since bringing in Conscious Parenting to my coaching practice and my personal life, I have seen a powerful positive change in how I relate to my children. This is why today’s interview with Sandra Fazio is personally so wonderful for me. Sandra

68: Building Connected Relationships with Your Kids Through Peaceful Parenting with Dr. Laura Markham

Mar 1st, 2018 35m 5s

It can be difficult to find moments of peace in the middle of our crazy lives. Sometimes, we feel so overwhelmed and out of our depth, and we simply want to step away from it all. Unfortunately, if you are a solo parent, you can’t always pass t

67: Create Nutritious Meals Your Child Will Love with Maria Quintana-Pilling

Feb 15th, 2018 26m 9s

Busy Solo Parents often wonder how they are going to get food on the table, let alone make something jam-packed with nutrients that everyone will eat. Life is already chaotic enough! I am here to tell you today that making, simple, healthy, and

66: Teaching Your Children Social Emotional Intelligence with Jennifer Miller

Jan 25th, 2018 35m 41s

One of the biggest fears many parents face is the fear that we are not preparing our kids for the “Real World.” Life skills are difficult to teach, but they are so important for our children to be successful. The official name for this vital sk

65: Tips on Ways to Understand and Connect with Your Teenager with Vickie Vann

Jan 18th, 2018 38m 40s

Parenting your pre-teens and teenagers has its own unique set of challenges. While there might not be any more diapers to change or tantrums to manage, older children still need a specific kind of love and attention. Most of the time, parents e

64: Balancing a Growing Business and Single Motherhood with Kelsey Baldwin

Dec 21st, 2017 32m 40s

It is a busy time of year, isn’t it? With kids out of school, gifts to buy, and relatives to see, the pace of the holidays feels hectic, even more so for a single parent. There are some seasons of life when you feel all the weight of responsibi

63: Building Powerful Learning Environments with Arina Bokas

Dec 7th, 2017 47m 15s

How can we all work together to build a community that supports our children? Our school-aged children spend most of their week at school, so our job as parents is to support and cooperate with the teachers they are spending that time with. Ide

62: Talking to Your Children About Sexual Boundaries and Consent with Mike Domitrz

Nov 30th, 2017 42m 42s

Are you feeling a little anxious about The Dating Talk? My kids are still very young, but I am already beginning to think about how to have conversations about healthy relationships. So often we think of words like “consent,” and automatically

61: Using Discipline and Behavior Modification as a Teaching Tool with Lori Petro

Nov 23rd, 2017 36m 24s

What can you do when your child is acting out? There is a lot of information out there about discipline, behavior modification, and diagnosing the root of your child’s behavior. Some of us have come from traditional, disciplinarian homes. Other

60: Using personal stories to build connections and personal legacy with Melanie Vetter

Nov 16th, 2017 32m 14s

Have you given much thought to the legacy you want to leave behind? As Solo Parents, we have a great capacity to fill our children with memories of our lives and theirs to empower, inspire, and reassure them during times of hardship or uncertai

59: The Mindset of Abundance for Thriving Single Parents with Shawn Fink

Nov 9th, 2017 32m 53s

Is there such a thing as a perfect parent? Absolutely not! Is there such a thing as a thriving parent? YES! As Solo Parents, the pressure feels like its been pushed up to 11 for us. It can be a struggle to make it through the week with everythi

58: Surviving Single Parenthood Through Self-Care with Deb Blum

Nov 2nd, 2017 36m 27s

We love to sing the praises of self-care on the Solo Parent Life Podcast, but for many parents, actually finding the time and space to practice can be a challenge. If they do manage to find the time, we sometimes feel guilty or unsure that self

57: Reflections from a Year of Podcasting with Solo Parent Life

Oct 26th, 2017 17m 20s

It’s been a year since I started Solo Parent Life, and I can hardly believe it! Thank you to all of you who have listened and offered feedback and support for me during this exciting journey. Today’s episode is simply a chance for me to pause a

56: Mindful Parenting in the Midst of Chaos with Michelle Gale

Oct 19th, 2017 42m 47s

Now that school is in full swing and the kids are (hopefully!) back in a routine, I thought it was the perfect opportunity to bring out this pre-recorded interview with Michelle Gale. Michelle is a kind and compassionate mother, who is encourag

55: Building Partnerships with Your Children Using Path Parenting with Scott Noelle

Oct 12th, 2017 39m 21s

I think now is the perfect moment to pause. Pause for a moment, and be thankful for your kids, your support team, and community. From that heart of gratitude, I want to offer comfort and assistance to those who have been in the midst of tragedy

54: Good Enough Parenting with Dr. Robbin Rockett

Oct 5th, 2017 26m 25s

Welcome back, everyone! What a gift it is to see our Solo Parent Community grow and grow as we take this crazy journey together. I love that you have all been so honest with me about the triumphs and the struggles that you experience. Lately, I

53: Managing Your Back to School Schedule With Ease

Sep 29th, 2017 32m 35s

School is back, and things are finally starting to settling in, aren’t they? As school routines, and all the busyness that comes with them, become the norm and not the exception, it is helpful to have a discussion about how we can help our fami

52: Community Support and its Benefits to single parents with Robert Beeson

Sep 21st, 2017 34m 26s

Welcome, everyone! It is such a good thing to have a community of support around you, and that is just what Solo Parent Life has become. Community support for a solo parent can mean the difference between giving up and growing strong during wha

51: Tips for Successful Co-Parenting with Dr. Robbin Rockett

Sep 14th, 2017 33m 45s

Recently, I asked my community for topics that you most wanted me to cover on the show. You have spoken, and I have listened! So many of you in our Solo Parent Community have asked me about how to navigate Co-Parenting. How can we Co-Parent wel

50: Quick Healthy Eating Tips for Busy Solo Parents with Karrie Myers Taylor

Sep 7th, 2017 37m 18s

Welcome back to another moment to join together with the Solo Parent Community. We’ve had some exciting times in my household with the addition of our new family dog, Marley! Having a new family member has been such a welcome change and a breat

49: Your Money Matters, but Don't Let It Drive You Crazy with Jen Hemphill

Aug 31st, 2017 35m 13s

Let’s talk money! You might hear that and get excited, or you might hear that and start to groan. Money can be a source of both security and anxiety. Which is it for you? Have you ever had a time when an unexpected expense pops up? You know the

48: How to Talk to Your Children About Sexuality and Gender Identity with Melissa DaSilva

Aug 24th, 2017 23m 32s

Hello and welcome to another special and encouraging episode of Solo Parent Life. Today, my very informative guest is Melissa DaSilva, an LGTBQ+ community activist, and therapist. Melissa’s mission is to support parents and children as they nav

47: How to Be Truly Happy as a Single Parent with Dr.Robert Puff

Aug 17th, 2017 31m 15s

Welcome, everyone! I am so excited to share with you today the pearls of wisdom from fellow podcaster Dr. Robert Puff. Dr. Puff runs the show over at The Happiness Podcast, where he shows you just how easy it is to be happy. This is a show I li

Regaining Balance Through Mindful Self-Care with Liz Salin and Ruth Jaeger

Aug 10th, 2017 46m 40s

Today, I am delighted to sit down with Elizabeth Salin, MFT and Ruth Jaeger, LCSW two therapists in my local community that have worked for many years with families in transition. They created a program for parents going through a divorce that

45: How to Cope with the Highs and Lows of Summertime

Aug 3rd, 2017 11m 37s

Hello, everyone! This week, I wanted to pause a moment to speak to you all directly about this wonderful (and sometimes exhausting) summer season. Summertime is filled with so many wonderful opportunities for our kiddos, including the ubiquitou