In this week's episode, Jenny & Sheena discuss the ups and downs of potty training. Whether you follow a specific method/program or just wing it, potty training can be daunting (and messy)!

In this episode, Jenny & Sheena discuss some of the complicated emotions that can come with your child(ren) needing early intervention. While it may feel hard, it's helpful to remember that there are so many wonderful therapists and people out there who want to support your child.

Did you know that January is Children Impacted by a Parent's Cancer Month? This awareness month was founded by Kesem in 2018, and our guest has dedicated her career to helping kids. Kelsey Mora, a dual-certified child-life specialist and therapist, is also the author of The Dot Method and the Chief Clinical Officer of Pickles Group. As the daughter of a cancer survivor, Sheena has volunteered with Pickles Group since their start and loves the work that Kelsey and Pickles Group are doing to support kids as they navigate what can be a really challenging journey for a family.

Are you stressed about the holidays? What about winter break?! It’s hard to stay calm when you want everything to go perfectly, and you’re busy creating a magical season for your kids. In this episode, Jenny & Sheena chat with special guest, Dr. Rachael Levine, a licensed clinical psychologist and nationally certified school psychologist. Dr. Levine shares some really helpful tips & tricks that parents can use at any time, but definitely during this busy holiday season.

Jenny & Sheena talk about the ups & downs of prepping for the holidays, including those trips to see family out of town. Be on the lookout for their holiday gift guide too!

Jenny & Sheena talk about the ups & downs of prepping for the holidays, including those trips to see family out of town. Be on the lookout for their holiday gift guide too!

In this episode, Jenny & Sheena give a bit of a life update. Jenny has some exciting news to share with everyone (if you haven't figured it out already), and it's back to school...with that comes parenting ups and downs.

In this episode, Jenny & Sheena give a bit of a life update. Jenny has some exciting news to share with everyone (if you haven't figured it out already), and it's back to school...with that comes parenting ups and downs.

In this episode, Jenny & Sheena had the opportunity to talk to Phable Meyerhoff, one of the owners of Little Kitchen Academy (Plainfield & Lincoln Park locations). Little Kitchen Academy is a Montessori-inspired cooking academy for children ages three through teens. Students learn to make recipes utilizing seasonal, locally grown, and organic produce and ingredients, and they get to enjoy the fruits of their labor for a "scratch to consumption" experience at the end of each lesson. All students are welcome in this fully inclusive program, including those with learning or other disabilities. The program, which is nut, meat, poultry, and seafood free, also can accommodate those with gluten, dairy, or other allergies.

“We know that our families really value healthy living at all ages. We provide students with the opportunity to learn the critical life skill of preparing healthy meals for themselves and others,” said LKA Plainfield co-owner Rand Barba. “Our tag line is ‘changing lives from scratch,’ and that’s truly what we get to do at LKA. Students participate in every step of the process from selecting their tools, measuring their ingredients, tasting and making adjustments to recipes as needed. Our team meets each student where they are as an individual.” Their Plainfield, IL location is already open, with a Lincoln Park location opening this fall and Naperville in 2024! Check out their website for a location near you!

With summer well underway, Jenny & Sheena chat with Luci Grause, Founder & Owner of Skip & Scoot, to discuss fun ways to incorporate movement into your summer activities both indoors and outdoors.

In preparation for the summer months, Jenny & Sheena highlight Water Safety Awareness Month and talk with Dana Schuchardt, mom of two young kids, and owner of Goldfish Park Ridge. Dana answers all of our questions about water safety, including what Goldfish does to help promote water safety awareness for young kids.

In this episode, Jenny & Sheena talk with Rebekah Nanfria of 3Be Coaching. 3Be stands for “Be Brave. Be Bold. Be You.” That’s at the heart of their mission. 3Be Coaching provide new parent coaching, which we had never heard of and were excited to learn more about. There is no rule book for parenting, and with all of the influences of social media and society, it's hard to find your true path as a parent. Coaching can help! Rebekah also provides 1:1 coaching for those that are interested.

In this episode, Jenny & Sheena chat about emotional regulation, handling toddler tantrums, sibling rivalry and more. They share some of their favorite resources for teaching emotions and emotional regulation, including Social Thinking by Michelle Garcia Winner and Zones of Regulation by Leah M. Kuypers. It’s important for our kids to know that there is no bad emotion…and we can still work on regulating our emotions and making sure our reaction matches the problem. And with summer coming up and kids being out of school and having less structure, there will be plenty of opportunities to practice!

In this episode, Jenny & Sheena give a bit of a life update, the first of 2023...and share some EXCITING NEWS!!!

In this episode, Jenny & Sheena discuss ways to use Valentine's Day as an opportunity to teach our kids about kindness and being a good friend to others.

On this week's episode, Jenny & Sheena have an opportunity to sit with fellow mom and founder of MLM Brand, Magda Lasota Morales. Magda founded MLM Brand to create timeless, fashionable options for moms in their fourth trimester. MLM Brand pieces are so versatile...you can dress them up or throw on a denim jacket and sneakers for a casual look. They are perfect for the breastfeeding/pumping mom on the go!

It's hard to believe a year has gone by! Season 2 kicks off with talks of New Year's resolutions, vision boards, an opportunity to refocus, and growth mindset. Our hosts, Jenny & Sheena, share some great tips and resources for teaching kids about growth mindset. Check out the blog for more ideas!

In preparation for the upcoming holidays, our hosts, Jenny & Sheena, share some ways that they survive the chaos of the holidays. Our greatest gift is our listeners, and we are so grateful for all of you! We hope that you have a safe, healthy, and happy holidays!

Executive Functioning...what exactly is it? Our hosts, Jenny & Sheena, talk a little bit about an overview of executive functioning, some of the skills involved with it, and some ways you can work on it with your kids especially during the winter months. Look for some of the activities shared on the blog and social media!

November is the time for giving thanks, and what better way than to teach our kids about having an attitude of gratitude. Jenny & Sheena discuss the research behind the effects of gratitude, and ways we can teach gratitude to our kids. Be on the lookout for a gratitude journal created by our co-hosts!