Season 1 - Page 4 | Parenting Our Future

Jan. 11, 2022

Money Basics & How to Start Planning for the Future | POF131

We all want to have a secure financial future for our families and our kids’ future. But how do you get there? How do you even start? I’m happy to have Anna Sergunina on the show talking about everything regarding finances and planning for the...

Jan. 4, 2022

Overcoming Your Unhelpful Thoughts with Dr. Amy Johnson | POF130

Our mind has a constant stream of thoughts. Sometimes it seems like the thoughts come from a group of jerks who only want to judge you, put you down and tell you you aren’t good enough. How often have you told yourself you aren't a good enough...

Dec. 28, 2021

The Impact of Non-Neurotypical Diagnosis on Families - Part 2 | POF129

This week’s episode is a continuation of my discussion with Dr. Noreen Russel about raising a non-neurotypical child. In this episode we talk more in depth about strategies to help your kiddos. Listen in for her VALUABLE tips on...

Dec. 21, 2021

The Impact of Non-Neurotypical Diagnosis on Families - Part 1 | POF128

As a mom of a child with multiple diagnoses I can attest to the struggles we’ve had raising our son over the last 16 years. I’ve dealt with a wide range of emotions including, shame, rage, disappointment, guilt and regret. Every parent...

Dec. 14, 2021

How to Talk, to Transform Relationships | POF127

We all know that communication is important but we aren’t ever taught exactly how to do it effectively. The fact is, language matters and there are simple shifts in the way we talk that can get us closer to the results we want in our...

Dec. 7, 2021

How to Protect Your Kids from Covid This Holiday Season with Dr. Syra Madad | POF126

I know that we’re all sick of Covid and no matter what your thoughts are on the pandemic, it’s still here and we need to keep ourselves, our children and communities safe. I’m honoured to be speaking to one of the world’s foremost experts on...

Nov. 30, 2021

Digital Distress - How our Kids are Impacted by Social Media with Dr. Lisa Strohman | POF125

When I first heard the reports coming from the Facebook whistleblower, it confirmed my worst fears. My guest, Dr. Lisa Strohman has been sounding the alarm on the dangers of social media for some time. Dr. Strohman is the go-to subject matter expert...

Nov. 23, 2021

Reversing Underachievement | POF124

I don’t think there is one parent who doesn’t worry about their child’s future when they are struggling in school. It can be hard to get to the bottom of why they are struggling, is it laziness, the school, learning challenges or maybe you think...

Nov. 16, 2021

Raising a Trans Child | POF123

It’s hard enough to raise a child in this complicated and confusing world but what do you do if your child is struggling with their sexual or gender identity? In this episode we are talking about those kids who are struggling with their...

Nov. 9, 2021

How to Have a Kid and a Life with Ericka Souter | POF122

I could have talked to Ericka Souter all day when I interviewed her for this episode. She is as passionate about supporting moms, encouraging us to support each other, and on helping us have the best experience of parenting possible. There is an...

Nov. 2, 2021

Burnout Battle | POF121

Burnout is real and it’s a pandemic we are facing as parents regardless whether we work for a company or we’re entrepreneurs. My guest, Stefanie Gass, knows all about this when she faced the crumbling of her thriving business in...

Oct. 26, 2021

Mindfulness for Parents with Josephine Atluri | POF120

Ok Parents! It’s time to slow things down and settle into another episode of Parenting our Future meant to improve your life and bring you more joy and happiness. Returning to the show is meditation and mindfulness expert, Josephine...

Oct. 19, 2021

Childhood Sleep Disorders with Dr. Chris Winter | POF119

When your kids aren’t sleeping and you aren’t sleeping, it’s a recipe for a lot of frustration. If your child exhibits signs like irritability, lack of attention, stalls at bedtime or gets up frequently, they might have a sleep disorder. ...

Oct. 12, 2021

Resolving Conflicts in our Relationships with Jayson Gaddis | POF118

Let’s face it, all we know about how to be in a relationship is what was modeled for us by our parents or what we see in the media. We are never really taught how to be in a relationship. With all relationships, there will be conflict and that is...

Oct. 5, 2021

The Impact of Trauma and Generational Patterns on Us and Our Kids | POF117

I’m talking with the super talented Life Coach, Dawn Taylor. She isn’t just a magical coach and can help you untangle your own trauma; she has overcome her own. In this episode we talk about how our trauma comes from generations...

Sept. 28, 2021

Finding Your Unique Definition of Success with Susan Stutzel | POF116

If you are a mom who’s an entrepreneur or professional, this episode is for you! So often, after we have kids, we get overwhelmed because we are doing ALL THE THINGS. There is a freedom in saying no, to prioritizing what’s the...

Sept. 21, 2021

Getting Your Kids to Help Out | POF115

I can’t name one parent I’ve talked to, that doesn’t feel the weight of all the things once they have kids! I also don’t know any parents that wish their kids would help out LESS! HA!! I’m excited to introduce you to my guest, parenting...

Sept. 14, 2021

Healthy Standards and Boundaries | POF114

What is the difference between a standard and a boundary anyway? Well, my guest Bridget Richard is helping us understand the difference so we can live our lives with more authenticity and peace! In short, she says that a standard is a “start...

Sept. 7, 2021

Creating Intimacy in Your Relationship | POF113

Yup...I’m doing it, I’m talking about intimacy and sex in this episode! Let’s face it, isn’t our relationship with our spouses one of the first things to suffer when we have kids? I know mine has in the past, and my husband and I now...

Aug. 31, 2021

How to Get into America’s Top Colleges with Dr Shirag Shemmassian | POF112

We all want the best for our kids and having a great education is part of that. How often have you thought about your chid’s education after high school? If you want them to get into a good college, when should you start thinking about it?...

Aug. 24, 2021

Determined to Be Dad | POF111

I honour all families no matter how they come together. This week, I’m talking with Steve Disslehorst who, as a gay man, wanted to expand his family to become a dad. He is now the proud dad of two kids...but the journey was less than easy. Steve...

Aug. 17, 2021

Building the Skills Your Kids Need to Love Learning | POF110

We all want our kids to do well in school, but we don’t really teach them how...Like how to work through assignments, manage time, study properly, set goals, etc. There are so many things at play when it comes to school and as parents, when our kids...

Aug. 10, 2021

Tricky Behaviors: Managing Challenging Behaviors with Andrew Fuller |POF109

“Tricky behavior” can often be challenging and confronting for parents, these children are the ones that are often incredibly gifted academically or creatively and frequently grow up to be the movers and shakers of the world. Passive resistance,...

Aug. 3, 2021

Instagram Safety with Instagram’s Head of Safety and Wellbeing | POF108

On July 27th Instagram announced that they are creating an experience that’s safe and private for young people (age 13-16). This is good news for parents who worry about their children’s activity on the app. My guest on this...