Summer is officially here! Now that schools out and you don't have to worry about whose project needs to be done at the last minute you can relax, right?? Yes and no. This week, Charisse chats about how you can use some time to prepare and transition the kids for a more relaxing, but still productive summer. Allowing some time between the last day of school and summer activities is a chance for the whole family to reflect on the school year but it also allows time for YOU and your children to decompress mentally. While camp may not be for everyone, Charisse gives you tips on how to select what summer activities may or may not work for your child.

CONTENT WARNING! This episode talks about heavy topics that include bullying, slurs, and sexual harassment. Hard conversations are apart of life and if you're lucky you don't have to have one with your kids until YOU are ready. Unfortunately, in todays world you can't always monitor what your kids are exposed to these days. Today Charisse talks about how to have a conversation with your child about the many things that are happening in todays society. Teaching your child how to be an advocate for themselves and others can be one of the most beneficial things you can teach them. We know its gonna be tough but we're here for you!

Being a mom is hard, plain and simple, but imagine being a new mom with little to no experience. This week, Charisse discusses how preparing for your special day can set you up for success once the baby is here. Leaning on the loved ones around you can help you get through those difficult times as a new mom. Charisse also chats about how building a Mommy Network can be a lifesaver, especially when you feel alone and as though no one gets what you are going through. Knowing your limits as a mom will allow you to be a better spouse, friend and most importantly a better mom!

School is back and that means homework is back too! Just like our kids, homework is something that we as parents dread each year as our kids move up in grade. The Homework being given gets progressively more difficult. Anyone try to do this new math these kids keep bringing home? Homework and studying can be very stressful but lucky for us, this week Charisse drops some very helpful tips and hacks to make this new year with new homework roadblocks a lil less daunting. Happy Parenting My Friends!

Whoever said patience is a virtue never had kids. Keeping our cool while your little one is having a full meltdown in the middle of the aisle at the grocery store, isn't the time to be virtuous. Sometimes, the best way to combat that spicy child of yours is to not react to the screaming and crying by being the example of calm and peace that your child can rely on to guide them through the latest emotional outburst. Like Bruce Lee once said You must be like water Happy Parenting!

We all have needs, but trying to figure out what our tiny humans need at any given time can be one of the most frustrating things about being a parent. We get it! Its hard to get to the heart of the matter when our kid is having a full blown tantrum in the middle of Target. But, there's a path to making sure that your little gets what they NEED in that moment but also so you get what YOU need in that moment too. This week on the podcast, Charisse gives you the tools to be able to address their needs as well as yours using NonViolent Communication or NVC. How we communicate with our kids can be the difference between discourse and peace. Happy Parenting!

Here we go people, it happens every year. Its ...Back to School Time! This time of year for us parents can be full of mixed emotions. Some of us are sending our littles to school for the very first time and some of us are just happy that someone else is going to keep an eye on them for a couple of hours. Either way, this time of year is always an adventure as you make sure your children have what they need to be successful. This week, Charisse discusses how you can make the transition back to school an easy one, not just for your kids but for you too. Happy Parenting!

Parenting is one of the hardest jobs on the planet.The one thing that we can agree on is that there isn't just one way to parent. People have so many opinions on how to manage your kiddos and it can be very overwhelming. There are days that you feel like you nailed it and then there are days where you feel like you are just a complete failure. Parenting styles is one of those things that you are always tweaking and adjusting because our littles ones are always changing. There isn't a one size fits all when it comes to parenting. So this week, Charisse gives you tips on how to develop a parenting style that works for you AND your little. Were here for you! So sit back, relax and hit play. Happy Parenting Friends!

There are plenty of things we, as adults, are attached to. For example, you may have a favorite hoodie, hat or even a favorite food. These things comfort us when life is being, ya know....life. For our littles, their attachment to us can make us feel special but it can also be the most frustrating thing, especially when you have adult responsibilities to take care of and your little is attached to your hip like that piece of tape that doesn't seem to want to let go! This week, Charisse gives you all the lowdown on how to help build trust in your child when they are having a tough time connecting to the other people in their lives. We know the preferredparent life can be great, but we also know that parents need a break. So grab a snack because we got you this week! Happy Parenting Friends!

Life is full of lessons. For kids, those lessons, just like life, can come at them quick. As parents, we have to use our judgement to decide when and where to teach those lessons. When our little is having a full meltdown, trying to teach them why whatever happened to them is causing issues isn't the best time. We parents have to have better timing because if we really want our kids to learn the lesson, then they need to be in a state that allows them to take in the info you are trying to teach. This week on the podcast, Charisse discusses when its the right time to teach these lessons and how to make sure your child actually listens and learns from that lesson! Happy Parenting Friends!

We hope you saved room for part 2! Finding the right place for our littles, who are 05 years old, can be even more stressful than than finding the right school for our older kids. For a lot of our kiddos, this may be the first experience that is outside of the home for them. For some of us, this is the first time we are gonna separated from our child and we want to make sure that we are as comfortable with this school as we are in our own homes. But not to worry, take a deep breath we got you covered. Charisse takes you step by step through the things to look for and assess when you are searching for the right place to educate and keep our kids safe during the day when we can't be with them. Happy Parenting Friends!

We can all agree, as parents, education is important for our tiny humans. But, picking the right school can make all the difference in overall health and well being for our kids. The right school can nurture our kids to grow up and be the adults that will change this world. Unfortunately, the wrong school may not tap into your kids super power so they can thrive. We know there can be a lot of pressure deciding the school that will educate your child but not to worry we got you! On this episode, Charisse gives you the tips and tricks to make sure your decision about school for your little ones is definitely an informed one! Happy parenting my friends!