No Guilt Mom | Overcoming Mom Guilt, Parenting Tips, & Self Care for Moms

Why in the world do we have such low standards sometimes? Many of us wouldn’t give someone the time of day if they were to say to us “I like to keep the bar low, so that way when I do anything- you get impressed”. Um- no thank you! Next, please!And yet, we hear moms say that they feel spoiled when their partner gives their kids a bath (for the first time ever...and their youngest is 3!), or they were able to sleep in one day out of the year. Seriously? When did that count as being “spoiled”? In this episode, we push against that thought process that as moms, we should be happy settling for cold chicken nuggets as a meal and someone offering (but not actually doing) the dishes one day a year. We dig deep into expectations, why we sometimes settle for less than we know we deserve, and 4 things we can do about that today! Find all the resources we shared in this episode here:https://www.noguiltmom.com/you-may-be-settling-for-less-than-you-deserve-what-you-can-do-about-that/Check out our favorite deals from our sponsors here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We all want to raise smart, responsible, and capable kids, right? A great way to do that is by becoming a duct tape parent! So pull up a chair, grab a roll of duct tape and listen up!  In this podcast episode, we chat with Vicki Hoefle, an author of 3 books including DuctTape Parenting, National Speaker, Parent Coach. She specializes in teaching parents how to raise Capable, Cooperative, Responsible and Respectful children. Vicki has 6 grown children and currently lives in Northern California on the coast.She shares with us the 3 key things that parents can start doing right now to help raise the capable and responsible kids they want! Find all the resources we shared in this episode here: https://www.noguiltmom.com/the-secret-to-raising-capable-kidsCheck out our favorite deals from our sponsors here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Back in the times of B.C. (Before Children) moms had hobbies, interests, and a fully developed identity outside of being a mom. A hard mom truth is that many of us have slowly lost touch with that identity as our motherhood often took over the majority of our time. But we’re here to tell you that Moms need their OWN thing (guilt-free)! They need to bring their own accomplishments that go beyond raising their family. Not only will it bring you happiness, but it will also bring you fulfillment. And we have 3 easy tips on how to start that journey back to finding your identity outside of being “mom”! Find all the resources we shared in this episode here: https://www.noguiltmom.com/Mom-Isnt-Your-Only-IdentityCheck out our favorite deals from our sponsors here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Ever wondered what sensory processing is and how it might be affecting your kid?If your kid has ever complained about itchy tags, had a meltdown when in a loud environment, or gagged over certain foods or smells, they may have Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) — a condition that disrupts the way the brain takes in, organizes, and uses the messages received through the 5 senses. In this episode we talk with Dayna Abraham, the founder of the Calm the Chaos® Framework, best-selling author of The Superkids Activity Guide to Conquering Every Day and founder of the popular blog, Lemon Lime Adventures. She helps parents and education professionals unlock the unique superpowers in children so they can live a more peaceful life filled with clarity, connection, and empowerment by providing them with a proven plan designed to Calm the Chaos® of everyday life. Dayna talks with us about what sensory processing really is, how it works, and what we can do if we have a concern that our kid may be dealing with SPD. Find all the resources we shared in this episode here:Check out our favorite deals from our sponsors here!https://www.noguiltmom.com/What-You-Need-to-Know-About-Sensory-Processing-Disorder Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Do your kids come to you the night before their diorama project is due in Social Studies asking to go to the store to buy EVERYTHING? And did you go?  Then you may have a Stop & Drop problem! This isn’t any one person’s fault. It’s the result of a combination of things. But we have good news for you! We have 3 easy tips to rid you of this nasty little stop and drop habit once and for all! Find all the resources we shared in this episode here:https://www.noguiltmom.com/how-to-ditch-that-nasty-stop-and-drop-habit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sometimes as a parent you just have to laugh. I mean, no one ever wants to believe that there will be a day where they are trying to figure out if that's poop or chocolate on their shirt! But that’s a hard mom humor truth! And it’s why all moms need to laugh! And boy will we have you rolling after this episode... In this episode, we chat with Amy Wilson and Margaret Ables who are the co-hosts of “What Fresh Hell” podcast. They’re two moms with tons of experience in comedy. Amy wrote a bestselling parenting book, toured the country with a one-woman show called Mother Load, and was a series regular on several sitcoms (like Felicity). Margaret started out in standup, wrote for PBS Kids and MTV, and became a senior writer for Nickelodeon’s “Nick Mom.” Along the way, they also each became mothers of three children, now aged 8 to 18.  Amy and Margaret share with us their comedic view on motherhood and their advice for moms struggling to get through the nitty-gritty days in motherhood. Hint...it has to do with the long game and laughter! Find all the resources we shared in this episode here:https://www.noguiltmom.com/how-to-find-the-humor-in-being-a-momJoin our newsletter! Get connected to No Guilt Mom and get our Stop Doing Checklist absolutely FREE, so you can start taking tasks off your plate today!Visit No Guilt MomRate & Review the No Guilt Mom Podcast on Apple here. We’d love to hear your thoughts on the podcast! Listen on Spotify? You can rate us there too!Check out our favorite deals and discounts from our amazing sponsors here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why do we have this overwhelming GUILT when things are going well for us as moms? I mean seriously? Have you ever found yourself relaxing on the couch for 5 minutes and then wonder what you must have forgotten to do? Do you see your partner doing housework and feel compelled to stop what you are happily doing to go join in? Have you ever thought that you just might be self-sabotaging good things in your life?  Seriously, why do we do this stuff?! Well, it’s our Upper Limit Problem. Gay Hendricks discusses it in his book The Big Leap.In this episode, we discuss how so many of us have this problem and 4 ways that we can kick it to the curb! Find all the resources we shared in this episode here:https://www.noguiltmom.com/4-ways-to-tackle-an-upper-limit-problem-you-probably-didnt-know-you-hadJoin our newsletter! Get connected to No Guilt Mom and get our Stop Doing Checklist absolutely FREE, so you can start taking tasks off your plate today!Visit No Guilt MomRate & Review the No Guilt Mom Podcast on Apple here. We’d love to hear your thoughts on the podcast! Listen on Spotify? You can rate us there too!Check out our favorite deals and discounts from our amazing sponsors here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Being a mom is not an easy job. We all can agree on that most days.  I’m not saying that it isn’t a great job, but when you are knee-deep in a tantruming kid, a broken faucet in the kitchen spewing water all over you, all while your oldest is yelling that if you don’t leave right now she will be late to volleyball practice-Let’s just say it’s hard to focus on the good times. In this episode, we are chatting with Rachel Nielson, host of the “3 in 30 Takeaways for Moms” Podcast and creator of the Flecks of Gold Journal. She helps moms love motherhood as much as they love their children. Rachel shares with us her thoughts on motherhood, the ups and downs, and how she has found a way to reclaim her joy during those rough days in parenting. Find all the resources we shared in this episode here:https://www.noguiltmom.com/how-to-reclaim-your-joy-as-a-momUse the discount code NOGUILTMOM to purchase a Flecks of Gold journal of your own for 10% off!Join our newsletter! Get connected to No Guilt Mom and get our Stop Doing Checklist absolutely FREE, so you can start taking tasks off your plate today!Visit No Guilt MomRate & Review the No Guilt Mom Podcast on Apple here. We’d love to hear your thoughts on the podcast! Listen on Spotify? You can rate us there too!Check out our favorite deals and discounts from our amazing sponsors here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pushing limits and testing boundaries is a normal part of a child’s development-  I know, it sucks, right? And it’s even more frustrating when it’s Backtalk! In this episode, we share why backtalk happens and 5 easy steps to put an end to it! Find all the resources we shared in this episode here: http://www.noguiltmom.com/5-steps-to-end-the-backtalkJoin our newsletter! Get connected to No Guilt Mom and get our Stop Doing Checklist absolutely FREE, so you can start taking tasks off your plate today!Visit No Guilt MomRate & Review the No Guilt Mom Podcast on Apple here. We’d love to hear your thoughts on the podcast! Listen on Spotify? You can rate us there too!Check out our favorite deals and discounts from our amazing sponsors here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices