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In this conversation, Nina and Danielle discuss the challenges of maintaining friendships, especially in motherhood. They explore the different types of friendships and how to align with different friends. They also discuss the importance of setting boundaries and managing expectations in friendships. Danielle provides tips on how to navigate a perceived lack of balance and reciprocity in a friendship, and how to identify toxic dynamics. They also discuss the impact of social media on female friendships and ways to make and nurture friendships in busy seasons of life.00:00: Introduction03:00: Understanding Different Types of Friendships08:28: Setting Boundaries and Managing Expectations13:15: Dealing with a Lack of Balance and Reciprocity18:48: The Impact of Social Media on Female Friendships29:06: Making and Nurturing Friendships in Busy SeasonsDanielle Bayard Jackson is a female friendship coach and educator who speaks nationally about the science of women’s platonic connections. She is also the author of Fighting for Our Friendships (May 2024).Danielle’s coaching business, Friend Forward, is dedicated to teaching women how to create and maintain better female friendships, and her expertise has been featured in The New York Times, NBC News, Psychology Today, Wall Street Journal, Oprah Magazine, Good Morning America, and a host of other media outlets. A former high school teacher, Danielle now uses her teaching skills and leverages her background to study what the latest research has to say about women’s cooperation, communication, and conflict. As a member of the American Sociological Association, she uses the latest research to create tangible strategies to help women create more depth in their platonic relationships. Companies like TikTok, the NBA, NFL, and Etsy have all booked Danielle as a speaker to address the topic of connection psychology. She’s even served as Bumble’s resident friendship expert and spokesperson for its new app Bumble for Friends.Danielle shares her insight weekly on The Friend Forward Podcast, has several viral videos on social media, and has written for Insider and Harvard Business Review.You can learn more about Danielle and her work by visiting www.betterfemalefriendships.com.Episode Sponsor:Danielle Bayard Jackson is a female friendship coach and educator who speaks nationally about the science of women’s platonic connections. She is also the author of Fighting for Our Friendships (May 2024).Danielle’s coaching business, Friend Forward, is dedicated to teaching women how to create and maintain better female friendships, and her expertise has been featured in The New York Times, NBC News, Psychology Today, Wall Street Journal, Oprah Magazine, Good Morning America, and a host of other media outlets. A former high school teacher, Danielle now uses her teaching skills and leverages her background to study what the latest research has to say about women’s cooperation, communication, and conflict. As a member of the American Sociological Association, she uses the latest research to create tangible strategies to help women create more depth in their platonic relationships. Companies like TikTok, the NBA, NFL, and Etsy have all booked Danielle as a speaker to address the topic of connection psychology. She’s even served as Bumble’s resident friendship expert and spokesperson for its new app Bumble for Friends.Danielle shares her insight weekly on The Friend Forward Podcast, has several viral videos on social media, and has written for Insider and Harvard Business Review.You can learn more about Danielle and her work by visiting www.betterfemalefriendships.com.Episode Sponsor:LumeNew customers get 15% off all Lume products with our exclusive code. Combine this offer with the already 15% off starter pack and you will get 30% off! Use our exclusive code, mamaknows for 15% off your first purchase! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this conversation, Nina and Dr. Darria discuss baby safety and the importance of keeping children safe in various aspects of their lives. Dr. Darria, an ER physician and mother, shares her passion for helping families navigate the overwhelming amount of information on baby safety. They discuss the importance of trusting a mother's intuition and the challenges of balancing safety with allowing children to explore and play. Dr. Darria emphasizes the key areas of focus for baby safety, including safe sleep, car safety, and bath safety. She provides practical tips and reassurance for parents to reduce risks and create a safe environment for their children. In this conversation, Dr. Darria discusses the top injuries that parents could have addressed at home to prevent ER visits. The main injuries she mentions are related to water safety, car safety, choking and poisoning, and falls. She also emphasizes the importance of baby-proofing the home and provides tips on how to do it effectively. Dr. Darria advises parents to remove, relocate, and co-locate dangerous items, as well as create safe spaces where they can leave their child unattended for short periods. When purchasing products like car seats and toys, she recommends checking for JPMA certification and buying from reputable vendors. Lastly, she shares some amusing stories about children putting objects in their orifices.00:00: Introduction and the Importance of Baby Safety02:58: Dr. Darria's Background and Passion for Child Safety05:50: Balancing Safety and Allowing Kids to Play08:59: The Key Areas of Baby Safety: Sleep, Car, and Bath14:06: Challenges and Tips for Car Seat Safety16:55: Bath Safety and the Importance of Supervision19:52: Conclusion and Final Thoughts on Baby Safety20:17: Top Injuries That Could Have Been Addressed at Home22:08: Preventing Accidents: Water Safety, Car Safety, Choking, and Falls23:13: Baby-Proofing: Remove, Relocate, and Co-Locate24:08: Choosing Safe Products: JPMA Certification and Reputable Vendors36:22: The Dangers of Orifice Exploration38:09: Supervision and ChildproofingDr. Darria Long leverages the best of science, to make our lives healthier, better… and easier.Dr. Darria is offering her new course to our listeners for a discounted rate. Visit NoPanicParenting.com with code MAMAKNOWS. The course launches Course launches 10/16. Pre-sale goes from 9/17 - 10/16!By combining her life’s work as an Emergency Room physician and being a mom of three – Dr. Darria has become the nation’s ‘making life better for women’ doctor by helping individuals pave ways to stay present and remain healthy during times of constant distractions and high stress. With a website devoted to distilling health headlines and creating a thriving lifestyle, Dr. Darria shares simple, evidence-based (from western, eastern, and integrative medicine) advice on physical and mental wellness, and the health guidance you’d expect and trust from a close friend.A favored national TV contributor and national bestselling author of Mom Hacks, Dr. Darria is also a TED speaker “How to triage your life like an ER doctor,” and Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Tennessee. She received her training in emergency medicine at Yale School of Medicine and her MBA from Harvard Business School. A featured regular on CNN, Headline News, NBC, Interview Healthline, Hallmark,Lifetime, Dr. Oz, Thrive Global, Atlanta Small Business Network, Parenting for the future, and many others.Episode Sponsers:Better HelpRediscover your curiosity with Better Help. Visit betterhelp.com/mamaknows today to get 10% off your first monthFactor MealsHead to factormeals.com/mamaknows50 and use code mamaknows50 to get 50% off your first box plus 20% off your next month Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this conversation, Nina and Alyssa discuss the topic of money and its impact on relationships. They explore the concept of money guilt and scarcity, and how it can stem from one's background and upbringing. They also delve into the challenges couples face when it comes to money, including conflicts and financial infidelity. Alyssa provides tips on how to have productive conversations about money with your partner, as well as the importance of budgeting and building an emergency fund. She emphasizes the need for mindset shifts and reframing negative money narratives to improve financial wellness.00:00: Introduction and Money Guilt11:59: Money in Relationships19:07: The Importance of Budgeting21:45: Building an Emergency Fund26:57: Mindset Shifts for Financial WellnessAbout Alyssa:Alyssa Davies is a Trauma of Money certified facilitator and a published author living in Calgary, Alberta. She founded the two-time award-winning Canadian Personal Finance Blog of the Year, Mixed Up Money, and is the cohost of Money Feels, a podcast dedicated to healing your relationship with finances. Alyssa is currently pursuing her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology, and her books, The 100 Day Financial Goal Journal and Financial First Aid are currently available for purchase. Episode Sponsor:For a limited time, kids eat FREE! Go to HelloFresh.com/mamakids to unlock this exclusive offer. One free kids’ meal per box for two months while subscription is active. That’s FREE kids’ meals just by going to HelloFresh dot com slash mamakids. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this conversation, Nina discusses her concerns about her son's reading development with Jessica Farmer, an expert in early literacy. They cover key milestones in early reading development, tips for parents to introduce reading skills, common mistakes to avoid, and red flags that indicate a child may be struggling with reading. Jessica emphasizes the importance of early intervention and provides resources for parents to support their child's reading journey.Chapters00:00: Introduction and Concerns05:10: Key Milestones in Early Reading Development08:43: Tips for Introducing Reading Skills18:42: Common Mistakes in Teaching Children to Read25:58: Recognizing Red Flags and Seeking Intervention31:14: Conclusion and ResourcesMeet Jessica Farmer, the force behind Farmer Loves Phonics, a literacy advocate in the world of education on social media. With a bachelor's degree from Florida International University, Jessica also holds a reading endorsement in the state of Florida. Her journey into the science of reading began in 2020, spurred by the onset of the pandemic. In response, she took to TikTok to create informative content, aimed at assisting parents in supporting their children's learning at home. Since then, Jessica has maintained a consistent presence on TikTok and Instagram, offering valuable resources and insights for both parents and educators. Dedicated to advancing the field of reading instruction, Jessica has expanded her knowledge through specialized training. In 2021 and 2022, she successfully completed LETRS for Early Childhood and Comprehensive IMSE Orton-Gillingham. Her unwavering passion lies in making reading instruction accessible and effective for every learner. With a commitment to reaching and empowering all readers, Jessica continues to be a trusted source of guidance and support in the science of reading community. Jessica is currently the lead professional trainer for Rainbow Phonics and a facilitator for LETRS EC. Episode Sponsors:City BeautyGet fuller, healthier, younger-looking lips in a wide range of colors with City Lips by City Beauty. Go to citybeauty.com and use my code mamaknows for 15% off your purchase. Lands EndI love the wrinkle resistant fabric which is key for me when it comes to travel and even kids back to school clothes! So seize the summer with landsend.com and use code mamaknows to get 30% off your summer purchase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this conversation, Nina discusses the topic of shame in children with Alexandra Idens, the founder of Big Life Journal. They explore how children experience shame, how parents can recognize and address it, and how to build resilience in children to handle setbacks and failures constructively.00:00: Introduction and Personal Experiences with Shame08:38: Creating Family Agreements to Address Shameful Behavior17:07: Supporting Children Through Shameful Experiences25:23: Building Resilience in Children to Handle Setbacks28:45: The Importance of Connection and Unconditional Love30:56: Letting Children Feel and Learn from Shameful MomentsAlexandra Eidens is the found and CEO of Big Life Journal. At Big Life Journal, their mission is to give parents, teachers, therapists, and counselors the tools they need to help kids grow up confident, resilient, and ready to take on the world. They work to make it easier for you to nurture kids who believe in themselves and their ability to achieve big things. Find out more on her socials:www.biglifejournal.comOn InstagramThis episode's sponsors:City BeautyGet fuller, healthier, younger-looking lips in a wide range of colors with City Lips by City Beauty. Go to citybeauty.com and use my code mamaknows for 15% off your purchase. Lands EndI love the wrinkle resistant fabric which is key for me when it comes to travel and even kids back to school clothes! So seize the summer with landsend.com and use code mamaknows to get 30% off your summer purchase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The conversation explores the importance of talking to kids about disabilities and how to approach the topic. Amanda Owen, who has a brother with a rare chromosomal disability, shares her personal experience and passion for advocating for individuals with disabilities. They discuss the need to normalize disabilities early on, finding common ground with individuals with disabilities, and the importance of open and honest conversations. They also touch on the generational shift in attitudes towards disabilities and the impact of societal norms on children's perceptions. In this conversation, Amanda Owen discusses how to address children's curiosities and teach empathy and inclusivity towards individuals with disabilities. She emphasizes the importance of recognizing similarities and finding common interests, as well as using moments of curiosity as teaching opportunities. Amanda also suggests using the phrase 'excuse us while we're learning' to address inappropriate comments and engage in a respectful conversation. She encourages parents to have scripted conversations with their children about differences and to model empathy and inclusivity in their own behavior. Amanda also shares her books, 'Owen the Wonder' series, which teach children about disabilities and promote understanding and acceptance.Chapters00:00: Introduction and Personal Experience02:50: Normalization and Early Conversations07:46: Finding Common Ground13:00: Open and Honest Conversations17:55: Challenging Societal Norms22:21: Recognizing Similarities and Finding Common Interests27:17: Modeling Behavior and Having Scripted Conversations31:45: Promoting Understanding and Acceptance Through BooksAbout AmandaAmanda Owen is a children’s book author, speaker, podcaster, nonprofit founder/director and lifelong advocate for those with disabilities. Her big brother, Nick, was the 11th person in the world diagnosed with his rare chromosomal disability, which meant Amanda grew up as an advocate. She became a special education teacher to help students like her brother, but desired to offer her students and their families more. Taking a leap of faith, Amanda left the classroom 11 years ago to launch Puzzle Pieces, a Kentucky-based nonprofit that serves individuals with disabilities, offering them targeted autism services, residential living, vocational training, supported employment, behavior services and more. Amanda’s work has become a state and national model for disability services, allowing her to speak all over the country on advocacy, provider services and her perspective as a sibling. She inspires everyone she meets to dream big, work hard, own their mistakes and learn from them, be themselves, and most of all -- laugh!Amanda loves to connect! Find her at:Website: piecesofme.orgPodcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pieces-of-me/id1547078857Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/piecesofmebyamandaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/piecesofmebyamanda/Episode Sponsors:Invest in your whole family’s health with Seed. Go to Seed.com/MAMAKNOWS and use code 25MAMAKNOWS to get 25% off your first month of DS-01® Daily Synbiotic or PDS-08® Pediatric Daily Synbiotic. Never skip therapy day, with BetterHelp.Visit BetterHelp.com/MAMAKNOWS today to get 10% off your first month.Disney Jr.’s Ariel is an animated musical series for preschoolers inspired by the beloved story of “The Little Mermaid.” It follows 8-year-old mermaid princess Ariel as she and her friends embark on fun-filled, action-packed underwater adventures throughout their Caribbean-inspired fairytale kingdom of Atlantica and beyond. The series features fan-favorite characters, including King Triton, Ursula, Sebastian, and Flounder, as well as exciting new additions like Ariel’s two best friends, mer-children Lucia and Fernie, and lots of other adorable sea creatures. The series debuts Thursday, June 27 on Disney Jr. and next day, Friday, June 28 on Disney+. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this conversation, Nina and Jessica discuss the importance of routines for children, especially during the back-to-school transition. Jessica, a pediatric occupational therapist and founder of Rooted in Routine, shares the benefits of routines for children's physical and mental health, cognitive development, and stress management. They also discuss strategies for preparing children for the school year, managing screen time, and helping children decompress after school. Jessica provides advice for parents navigating different routines in two households. Overall, the conversation emphasizes the significance of routines in creating stability and supporting children's well-being.Jessica Irwin is a childhood routine expert, pediatric occupational therapist, mom of a toddler, and lover of all things child development. She founded her online business, Rooted in Routine, to help parents learn simple, easy-to-implement routines for optimal baby and child development at every age. Her approach is largely rooted in going back to the basics to help you establish solid, age-appropriate routines for things like feeding, play, mealtimes, potty, and sleep. She believes this is the most important foundation you can provide for your child - and she wants to help you do just that! You can find her on socials at @rootedinroutine or www.rootedinroutine.com.Jessica is having a back-to-school sale this August (8/15-8/19) where her Comprehensive Routine Guides will be 20% off! We love our Dream Land Baby Pajamas for the kiddos, go the dreamlandbabyco.com and enter code MAMAKNOWS at checkout to receive 30% off sitewide + free shipping!Land End has so many great options for the whole family! If you haven't checked out their swimsuits yet, you are missing out! Go to Landsend.com and use code mamaknows for 30% off your purchase.Disney Jr.’s Ariel is an animated musical series for preschoolers inspired by the beloved story of “The Little Mermaid.” It follows 8-year-old mermaid princess Ariel as she and her friends embark on fun-filled, action-packed underwater adventures throughout their Caribbean-inspired fairytale kingdom of Atlantica and beyond. The series features fan-favorite characters, including King Triton, Ursula, Sebastian, and Flounder, as well as exciting new additions like Ariel’s two best friends, mer-children Lucia and Fernie, and lots of other adorable sea creatures. The series debuts Thursday, June 27 on Disney Jr. and next day, Friday, June 28 on Disney+. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this conversation, Nina and Dr. Menije discuss perfectionism and its impact on women, particularly in the context of motherhood. They explore different types of perfectionism and how it can manifest in various areas of life. Dr. Menije emphasizes the importance of self-compassion and embracing imperfection as antidotes to perfectionism. They also discuss how parents can help their children navigate perfectionism by teaching them to embrace mistakes and regulate their emotions. Overall, the conversation highlights the need to challenge societal expectations and redefine the concept of perfection.00:00: Introduction and Personal Experiences with Perfectionism03:11: Understanding the Different Types of Perfectionism07:20: Perfectionism in Motherhood: Fear of Not Being Good Enough10:36: The Role of Comparison and Social Media in Perfectionism13:21: Overcoming Perfectionism: Self-Compassion and Embracing Imperfection19:28: Helping Children Navigate Perfectionism: Embracing Mistakes and Regulating Emotions25:25: Addressing Our Own Perfectionism as ParentsMore About Dr. MenijeDr. Menije is a licensed psychologist in private practice in Los Angeles, CA and a leading expert on overcoming perfectionism and building an authentic life. She knows her clients can bust out of their comfort zones, take ownership of their dreams, and create a new sense of self. As the founder of Perfectionism University, an online platform for self-help courses on breaking up with perfectionism, her goal is to create a community where we can all unlearn Perfectionism and start our journey of embracing imperfections and owning our enoughness.Disney Jr.’s Ariel is an animated musical series for preschoolers inspired by the beloved story of “The Little Mermaid.” It follows 8-year-old mermaid princess Ariel as she and her friends embark on fun-filled, action-packed underwater adventures throughout their Caribbean-inspired fairytale kingdom of Atlantica and beyond. The series features fan-favorite characters, including King Triton, Ursula, Sebastian, and Flounder, as well as exciting new additions like Ariel’s two best friends, mer-children Lucia and Fernie, and lots of other adorable sea creatures. The series debuts Thursday, June 27 on Disney Jr. and next day, Friday, June 28 on Disney+.Invest in your whole family’s health with Seed. Go to Seed.com/MAMAKNOWS and use code 25MAMAKNOWS to get 25% off your first month of DS-01® Daily Synbiotic or PDS-08® Pediatric Daily Synbiotic.  For a limited time, kids eat FREE! Go to HelloFresh.com/mamakids to unlock this exclusive offer. One free kids’ meal per box for two months while subscription is active. That’s FREE kids’ meals just by going to HelloFresh dot com slash mamakids. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you struggle with self confidence? Having confidence is something I struggle with and have been working on across all areas of my life. In this episode we dive into the topic of confidence and how you can work on building yours! Discussion:1. Why are some flamingos lighter pink/more washed out than others?2. Signs you are lacking self confidence.3. Simple things to implement daily to boost your self confidence.Click here to buy my Manifestation Guide. Disney Jr.’s Ariel is an animated musical series for preschoolers inspired by the beloved story of “The Little Mermaid.” It follows 8-year-old mermaid princess Ariel as she and her friends embark on fun-filled, action-packed underwater adventures throughout their Caribbean-inspired fairytale kingdom of Atlantica and beyond. The series features fan-favorite characters, including King Triton, Ursula, Sebastian, and Flounder, as well as exciting new additions like Ariel’s two best friends, mer-children Lucia and Fernie, and lots of other adorable sea creatures. The series debuts Thursday, June 27 on Disney Jr. and next day, Friday, June 28 on Disney+.City Lips by City BeautyShop citybeauty.com and get 15% off site wide with code: mamaknows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this conversation, Nina and Dr. Kristin Neff discuss the importance of self-compassion and its power to improve our well-being. Dr. Neff, a researcher and expert in self-compassion, shares insights from her own personal experiences and research. They explore the difference between self-compassion and self-esteem, the reasons why people struggle with self-compassion, and practical steps to cultivate self-compassion. They also discuss the role of self-compassion in parenting and how to help children develop self-compassion. Dr. Neff provides resources, including her website and books, to support individuals in practicing self-compassion.Chapters00:00: Introduction and Personal Experiences02:56: The Power of Self-Compassion09:30: Understanding and Overcoming Obstacles to Self-Compassion18:21: Practical Steps to Cultivate Self-Compassion21:34: Helping Children Develop Self-Compassion26:24: Navigating Shame and Guilt28:23: Self-Compassion for Coping with BurnoutDr. Kristin Neff is an Associate Professor of Educational Psychology at the University ofTexas at Austin. She is a pioneer in the field of self-compassion research, conductingthe first empirical studies on self-compassion more than twenty years ago. She hasbeen recognized as one of the most influential researchers in psychology worldwide.Kristin runs the Self-Compassion Community, an online learning platform where peoplecan learn the skill of self-compassion with the help of others. She is author of thebestselling books Self-Compassion and Fierce Self-Compassion. Along with hercolleague Chris Germer, she developed the empirically-supported Mindful Self-Compassion program and co-founded the Center for Mindful Self-Compassion. Theyco-wrote the best-selling The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook and have a new bookcalled Mindful Self-Compassion for Burnout coming out in Fall 2024. For more info goto self-compassion.org.Today's episode Sponsors:BetterHelp.com/MAMAKNOWS - to get 10% off your first month of therapy Lumedeodorant.com and use code MAMAKNOWS for 15% off Go to Seed.com/MAMAKNOWS and use code 25MAMAKNOWS to get 25% off your first month of DS-01® Daily Synbiotic or PDS-08® Pediatric Daily Synbiotic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices