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Therapist Julia Woods discusses how childhood wounds impact adult relationships. Topics include working through judgments towards partners, having productive conversations, and uncovering limiting beliefs. The conversation delves into the importance of communication, introspection, and healing to foster healthier connections.

Devon Kuntzman, founder of Transforming Toddlerhood, discusses toddler lying. Topics include: normalcy of lying, addressing lies, encouraging truth, and effective parenting strategies. Learn how to navigate toddler behaviors with positive and respectful tools.

If you haven't figured out your fight language, make sure you listen to Part 1 with Lena Morgan before listening to this episode! Do you feel like your partner's apology isn't resonating with you and that your fights never seem to resolve? You NEED this episode. I highly suggest you listen to this episode with your partner!1. We figured out our fight language now what?2. What does repair or apologies look like for each fight language?3. What do I do or say to my partner if I don't feel fulfilled by their apology?About Lena:The biggest gift we can give ourselves is to feel understood. Lena Morgan began her career as a midwife and for over a decade she helped people communicate their needs effectively, especially in high stress situations. Pulling from this, she developed the Fight Languages; the transformational conflict solution. The Fight Languages quickly help your conflict and repair become more productive and connected. Her work is helping individuals, partnerships, organizations, and businesses develop more understanding and connection. You can learn more about her work at fightlanguages.comLena's InstagramDiscount code for MamaKnows listeners: 20% off the eBook, through the website fightlanguages.com, with the code mamaknows______________________________Did you love this episode? BUY ME A COFFEE for support!Find me on Instagram@balkanina@mamaknowspodcastFind me on TikTokBalkaninaSubscribe to my NewsletterPrivate Facebook Motherhood-Podcast CommunityMama Knows FBDisclaimer: This podcast does not provide any medical advice, it is for informational purposes only! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week is dedicated to all your potty training questions:1. When is the "ideal" time to start potty training? And what does that look like/involve?2. Is the 3 day potty training a real thing? How long does it usually take?3. How do I encourage my kid to want to use the potty? What route should I take? Prizes? Candy? Help!4. What does successful potty training look like? What if there are still accidents?5. My kiddo has hit a potty training regression and we can't seem to get out of it. What do I do?About Mariko:Mariko Fairly is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, parent coach, and mom of two.She provides positive + proactive strategies to increase your child's cooperation, and your calm + confidence as a parent.@parenting_fairly www.parentingfairly.comDiscount code: MAMAKNOWS10 for an additional 10% off my guidebook and/or classes______________________________Did you love this episode? BUY ME A COFFEE for support!Find me on Instagram@balkanina@mamaknowspodcastFind me on TikTokBalkaninaSubscribe to my NewsletterPrivate Facebook Motherhood-Podcast CommunityMama Knows FBDisclaimer: This podcast does not provide any medical advice, it is for informational purposes only! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Emotions are big and sometimes scary to feel, especially as a child. As a mom, I want to foster a safe place to help my kids identify and work through their emotions, and love the idea that they can do that through play. I am so excited to have Elisabeth Emmerich, a registered play therapist, on the podcast this week to walk us through:1. How can we, as parents, help our kids identify or understand the emotions they are feeling? (ie. Mad vs. frustrated?)2. What are ways that we can help our kids to process their emotions? (ie. How can play help our kids process their emotions?)3. Should I be concerned if my child is overly aggressive during play while mad? For example, the child is upset and is play with dolls and is making the dolls hurt each other.More about Elisabeth:Elisabeth Emmerich is a licensed therapist, registered play therapist, wife and mom to 3 boys. Elisabeth owns a private practice in Eden Prairie, MN (Creekside Counseling) and has been working in the mental health field for over a decade. Not only does Elisabeth continue to see therapy clients, but has a second business in which she hosts the Experience Motherhood Podcast and offers courses to support moms in being authentic and true to themselves in motherhood. Elisabeth loves to come alongside moms and kids to support them in discovering that they are wonderfully and uniquely created. Outside of her businesses, Elisabeth loves walking the family dog and being outside with her 3 boys.Experience Motherhood PodcastExperience MotherhoodFollow Elisabeth on Instagram @experiencemotherhood______________________________Did you love this episode? BUY ME A COFFEE for support!Find me on Instagram@balkanina@mamaknowspodcastFind me on TikTokBalkaninaSubscribe to my NewsletterPrivate Facebook Motherhood-Podcast CommunityMama Knows FBDisclaimer: This podcast does not provide any medical advice, it is for informational purposes only! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Dr. Shainna and I sit down and talk about:1.What does it mean to reparent yourself and how do I know if I need to do it?2. What are some examples of unmet childhood needs and the way that they look/present in adulthood? (For example my person attachment style and constant need for validation)3. What does reparenting look like and how often do we need to do it and or how long does it take to see results? (talk through an example/scenario step by step)______________________________Did you love this episode? BUY ME A COFFEE for support!Find me on Instagram@balkanina@mamaknowspodcastFind me on TikTokBalkaninaSubscribe to my NewsletterPrivate Facebook Motherhood-Podcast CommunityMama Knows FBDisclaimer: This podcast does not provide any medical advice, it is for informational purposes only! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There is so much information out there about holistic approaches to baby sleep - but what about toddlers? I am so thrilled to have Sarah Patel, a certified baby and toddler sleep consultant, on the podcast this week to answer the following questions:1. How do I know when to drop the final toddler nap?2. My toddler fights going to bed, how can I stop this?3. My kid says they are scared when I put them to bed. How can I create a welcoming environment for them to want to sleep in their room?4. What can I do about my toddler getting into my bed at night?5. How do we practice not trying to sneak out of our kids’ room after laying with them in order to get them to fall asleep? How can we encourage them to fall asleep on their own? Sarah Patel is a mum of two little ones 18 months apart,  a Certified Baby and Toddler Sleep consultant and the founder of Teach To Sleep. She has over 15 years’ experience teaching as a primary school teacher and a senior lecturer in education. Sarah classes herself as a gentle holistic sleep consultant, rather than a sleep trainer which means she offers personalised support using responsive strategies, so she does not use any form of crying it out or controlled crying methods.Sarah has lots of free resources on her instagram page as well as sleep guides, online sleep courses and a variety of one to one packages which can be found on her website www.teachtosleep.co.uk. ______________________________Did you love this episode? BUY ME A COFFEE for support!Find me on Instagram@balkanina@mamaknowspodcastFind me on TikTokBalkaninaSubscribe to my NewsletterPrivate Facebook Motherhood-Podcast CommunityMama Knows FBDisclaimer: This podcast does not provide any medical advice, it is for informational purposes only! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy Valentine's day! As a special treat, Dr. Tracy Dalgleish joins us back on the podcast to help us strengthen our relationship with our partner. This week we discuss:1. What are ways we can feel more connected with our partner? (Talk me through how to initiate a conversation about our relationship and how it can improve)2. How can we feel more secure in our relationship?3. What are things I can do for myself to make me feel more connected and less annoyed with my partner?4. How do I get out of the cycle of constantly asking for attention when my partners love language is different?Meet Dr. Tracy: I'm a Clinical Psychologist, Mom of 2, Wife and Creator of Be Connected.I knew that I wanted to take what I learned in my clinical practice and bring it to you. I know how hard it is to get help when you need it. Availability of practitioners, time away from family, along with the financial burden of consistent on-going support. I wanted to break these barriers to getting the tools when you need them. So I got to work growing a community online and sharing my expertise with all of you.  I have a PhD in Clinical Psychology from the University of Ottawa. I have spent over 15 years in practice working with individuals and couples, and training with renowned relationship experts.Here is what I know: We learn through stories, so my promise to you is to show up authentically. Because even though I am a psychologist, no one is immune to struggling. Dr. Tracy's InstagramDr. Tracy's New Book______________________________Did you love this episode? BUY ME A COFFEE for support!Find me on Instagram@balkanina@mamaknowspodcastFind me on TikTokBalkaninaSubscribe to my NewsletterPrivate Facebook Motherhood-Podcast CommunityMama Knows FBDisclaimer: This podcast does not provide any medical advice, it is for informational purposes only! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lena Morgan, creator of the 5 fight languages, explains how understanding your fight language can improve relationships. She discusses different types of fighters, the importance of communication in conflicts, and the impact of apology languages. By acknowledging emotions and respecting each other's communication styles, couples can navigate conflicts effectively and enhance connection.

I can't recommend this episode enough! I had such a great time recording this with Sam Kelly and this may be one of my favorite episodes yet.If you are tired of being the only person in your house that carries the mental and physical load of keeping the house running this episode is for you! Get your littles involved with chores around the house!In this episode we cover:  Why is it important that your littles participate in the mental and home workload? How can I encourage my kids to participate in the home workload? How can I teach my kids to notice what needs to be done at home instead of waiting to be asked? I have a different standard of cleanliness than my kids do. How do I navigate this as they participate more around the house? What do I do when my child or teen won't do their chores? About Sam: Sam Kelly is a therapist turned feminist coach for mothers, a mom of 3, and a cycle-breaker. She teaches women how to break the cycle of motherhood burnout by empowering their kids to be proactive contributors in the home and sharing the mental load with the whole family. Sam's info:InstagramWebsite FREE GUIDE to get started teaching your kids HOW to Notice and Do in your home: https://samkelly.myflodesk.com/vvnkiwt0mrWAITLIST for best pricing on my audio course, Little Cycle-Breakers, which opens for enrollment again on Feb 5th:https://samkelly.myflodesk.com/ma238nc8bi ______________________________Did you love this episode? BUY ME A COFFEE for support!Find me on Instagram@balkanina@mamaknowspodcastFind me on TikTokBalkaninaSubscribe to my NewsletterPrivate Facebook Motherhood-Podcast CommunityMama Knows FBDisclaimer: This podcast does not provide any medical advice, it is for informational purposes only! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices