Dr. Seema Desai is a proud wife , mom of two young children and former dentist turned Certified Professional Coach. She's also the author of newly-released children's book, "Connected: Discovering Your Inner Guides." In this episode, she shares how she used her intuitive nature to support kids with anxiety when they came to her dental practice. Along with yoga and traveling, connected parenting is a passion for Seema. It is because of her experiences with postpartum depression with her first child that led her to a deep dive into what it is to be a parent and what makes us happy. She believes that helping a parent and child connect to their inner wisdom is a powerful way to create the next generation of peace-leaders and solution-seekers. She is firmly committed to being a part of a kindness revolution, where we raise children in a way that heals and inspires resilience and greatness. Connect with Dr. Seema on Instagram and explore her coaching resources. Schedule a free discovery call and mention code CORE4 to get $100 off your intake assessment! Core4Parenting Resources: 🤯Struggling with MELTDOWNS? Download this FREE Audio Guide today - 🎧⁠⁠⁠⁠5 Mindful Mantras for Conscious Moms Managing Toddler Meltdowns! 🎓 Grab The ⁠⁠Pandemic Mom's Guide to Preschool Readiness Today ⁠⁠- Download the 📖Ebook or listen to the 🎧Audiobook! 👋🏽Join us in our free private FB group -- Conscious Parenting Support for Toddler Moms!

In this episode, Cara explores the power of language and how it shapes your little one's early dictionary long before they are able to talk yet. In short, what they hear is what they'll say! When you understand how their brilliant, growing brains are processing what you're saying, even if you're not talking directly to them, you'll begin to think before you speak and craft your sentences intentionally. 🎓 Grab The ⁠⁠Pandemic Mom's Guide to Preschool Readiness Today ⁠⁠- Download the 📖Ebook or listen to the 🎧Audiobook! 📋 ⁠⁠⁠Share your parenting journey⁠ ⁠⁠for a chance to win a 1:1 coaching session with Cara! Love this episode? Share it on your socials and tag us ⁠@core4parenting⁠ so we can thank you for helping new mamas find the show!

In this episode, Cara welcomes Megan Moran is not only a mom to two beautiful toddlers (Jack + Sophia,) a wife to the most supportive husband + business partner ever, Collin, but also the owner of Mompreneur Co. As a top ranking Host of the Mompreneur Guide Podcast, Platform Creator, Podcast Studio Owner + Author, she's on a mission to give mompreneurs the space they need to live the present + productive lifestyle they crave. Because as a third generation mompreneur- she's proof that it’s possible. Connect with her on Instagram too! 🤯Struggling with MELTDOWNS? Download this FREE Audio Guide today - 🎧⁠⁠⁠⁠5 Mindful Mantras for Conscious Moms Managing Toddler Meltdowns!

In this episode, Cara explains why it seems like your kids aren't listening to you! That there is a difference between hearing and listening. She describes the process your little one's brain experiences as they receive auditory input and how the result directly affects their behavior. Explore the science of listening so that you can empathize with your littles, choose your words intentionally and give them more time to process, then respond! 🎓 Grab The ⁠⁠Pandemic Mom's Guide to Preschool Readiness Today ⁠⁠- Download the 📖Ebook or listen to the 🎧Audiobook! 📋 ⁠⁠⁠Share your parenting journey⁠ ⁠⁠for a chance to win a 1:1 coaching session with Cara! Love this episode? Share it on your socials and tag us ⁠@core4parenting⁠ so we can thank you for helping new mamas find the show!

In this episode, Cara welcomes Jenna Hermans, a mom of four who shares her chaos story of moving homes, adding another child to the family, starting a business with her husband, and living through a massive mental breakdown, then flipping the script on her life and her parenting style. She shares her 5-Pillar Strategy to calm to chaos of a busy household and parent with intentionality so you can show up as your best self even during the most challenging moments. Jenna is also the master of motherhood analogies so be ready to walk away with little wisdom filled visuals! Get a copy of her book here: Chaos to Calm: 5 Ways Busy Parents Can Break Free from Overwhelm Core4Parenting Resources 📋 ⁠⁠⁠Share your parenting journey⁠ ⁠⁠for a chance to win a 1:1 coaching session with Cara! 🤯Struggling with MELTDOWNS? Download this FREE Audio Guide today - 🎧⁠⁠⁠⁠5 Mindful Mantras for Conscious Moms Managing Toddler Meltdowns!⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎥 Join the Video Access Membership and Support the show! ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/core4parenting⁠⁠

In this episode, Cara shares why she often chooses to give experiences instead of gifts to the special people in her life. She explores the long-lasting benefits of experiential gifting and how to use those memories to anchor your relationship with your little one even more into the Core4Connectors! Did your kids gift you a Mother's Day Experience this year? Dads, did you gift your wife with an experience? Share this episode on your socials and tell us your experience story! Tag @core4parenting so we can celebrate with you! 🎓 Grab The ⁠⁠Pandemic Mom's Guide to Preschool Readiness Today ⁠⁠- Download the 📖Ebook or listen to the 🎧Audiobook! 📋 ⁠⁠⁠Share your parenting journey⁠ ⁠⁠for a chance to win a 1:1 coaching session with Cara!

In this episode, Cara welcomes Michele Riechman, a busy mom of 4 kids and a military wife shares health-hacks with us that take 10 minutes or less. She is a personal trainer, yoga teacher, and health coach with her doctorate in physical therapy. She helps women who have put themself on the back burner finally get in shape, fit back into their clothes, & optimize their metabolism without dieting. Use Coupon Code CORE4 for 20% off any 3 month personal training program and tell her Cara sent you! Core4Parenting Resources 📋 ⁠⁠⁠Share your parenting journey⁠ ⁠⁠for a chance to win a 1:1 coaching session with Cara! 🤯Struggling with MELTDOWNS? Download this FREE Audio Guide today - 🎧⁠⁠⁠⁠5 Mindful Mantras for Conscious Moms Managing Toddler Meltdowns!⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎥 Join the Video Access Membership and Support the show! ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/core4parenting⁠⁠

In this episode, Cara shares a very personal story celebrating her daughter's evolution from a shy, home-loving, 'velcro' child to an adult who chooses independence, travel, and confident social interaction and how to peek back to find moments to celebrate yourself as you support YOUR kids towards their unique personal development success. 🎓 Grab The ⁠Pandemic Mom's Guide to Preschool Readiness Today ⁠- Download the 📖Ebook or listen to the 🎧Audiobook! 📋 ⁠⁠Share your parenting journey⁠ ⁠for a chance to win a 1:1 coaching session with Cara!

In this episode, Cara welcomes Kristina Heagh-Avritt, co-founder of Vibrant Family Education. Kristina utilizes 27 years of professional public classroom teaching, a love of technology, and a passion for helping her students achieve their highest potential. Her mission is to help families with any and all of their education needs by bringing a much-needed unique perspective into reimagining the education system with her online, Education at Home program. Schedule a Free 30-minute parent/teacher conference with Kristina. and 📋 ⁠⁠Share your parenting journey⁠ ⁠for a chance to win a 1:1 coaching session with Cara! Core4Parenting Resources 🤯Struggling with MELTDOWNS? Download this FREE Audio Guide today - 🎧⁠⁠⁠⁠5 Mindful Mantras for Conscious Moms Managing Toddler Meltdowns!⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎥 Join the Video Access Membership and Support the show! ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/core4parenting⁠⁠

In this episode, Cara dives into the social psychology of raising a truly independent child who knows their true identity and creating opportunities to grow into their best self. She talks about preventing codependency and the different ages your little one can tackle new skills. 🎓 Grab The ⁠Pandemic Mom's Guide to Preschool Readiness Today ⁠- Download the 📖Ebook or listen to the 🎧Audiobook! 📋 ⁠⁠Share your parenting journey⁠ ⁠for a chance to win a 1:1 coaching session with Cara!

In this episode, Cara welcomes Deb Porter, a mom on a mission to "Mr Rogers" the world through teaching & practicing confidential, compassionate listening. To that end, she created HOLD Hearing Out Life Drama. HOLD is a confidential listening service that is outside the common circle of family, friends, or coworkers and different from therapy or life coaching. She makes sure that her team of listeners lightens your load by quite simply--really listening. Learn more about her service here ⁠www.hearingoutlifedrama.com and use Promo Code: CORE for 25% off any listening appointment! And be sure to follow her on Instagram as well ⁠@hearingoutlifedrama. 📋 ⁠⁠Share your parenting journey⁠ ⁠for a chance to win a 1:1 coaching session with Cara! Core4Parenting Resources 🤯Struggling with MELTDOWNS? Download this FREE Audio Guide today - 🎧⁠⁠⁠⁠5 Mindful Mantras for Conscious Moms Managing Toddler Meltdowns!⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎥 Join the Video Access Membership and Support the show! ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/core4parenting⁠⁠

Listen in on a LIVE coaching session with Lexie Smith, a conscious mama preparing to wean her daughter at 1 year old and looking for space to plan soulfully for the physical and emotional transitions she knows are coming. Are you struggling with an upcoming transition? Schedule a FREE connection call with Cara! 🎓Grab The Pandemic Mom's Guide to Preschool Readiness Today - Download the 📖Ebook or listen to the 🎧Audiobook!

In this episode, Cara welcomes Tara Miko Ballentine, mom to a 7-year-old and the founder of Bright Littles. Her company produces tools and resources to have fun, engaging conversations at home or in the classroom. Her commitment to supporting children comes from being a mother and her struggles growing up. She is committed to building a kinder future generation of thoughtful leaders through action and conversation! She identifies as a Modern Parent, doesn't shy away from big topics, celebrates mistakes, and talks about everything, even the hard things! Learn more, then purchase books, journals, and conversation cards here. And be sure to follow her on instagram as well @bright_littles. Core4Parenting Resources 🤯Struggling with MELTDOWNS? Download this FREE Audio Guide today - 🎧⁠⁠⁠5 Mindful Mantras for Conscious Moms Managing Toddler Meltdowns!⁠⁠⁠ 🎥 Join the Video Access Membership and Support the show! ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/core4parenting⁠ 📋 Share your parenting journey for a chance to win a 1:1 coaching session with Cara!

In this episode, Cara shares a real-life story of a toddler's refusal to get dressed, the psychology behind her struggle, and some strategies to support putting on her clothes without a massive meltdown! Core4Parenting Resources 🤯 Struggling with MELTDOWNS? Download Cara's FREE Audio Guide today - 🎧⁠⁠⁠5 Mindful Mantras for Conscious Moms Managing Toddler Meltdowns!⁠⁠⁠ 🎓 Grab The ⁠⁠Pandemic Mom's Guide to Preschool Readiness Today ⁠⁠- Download the 📖Ebook or listen to the 🎧Audiobook! 🎥 Join the Video Access Membership and Support the show! ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/core4parenting

In this episode, Cara welcomes Kyira Wackett, a licensed mental health therapist specializing in communication, boundary setting, distress tolerance, forgiveness (self and others) and cognitive reframe and empowerment. She believes that all of us have the capacity to author our own stories and relinquish the holds of shame, fear and anxiety if we can learn to do the hard work, sit in the discomfort to face our true selves, and trust the process. Our conversation talks all things shame, mama guilt, and how to steer ourselves back from the edge! Follow her Youtube channel for more inspiration. Core4Parenting Resources 🤯 Struggling with MELTDOWNS? Download Cara's FREE Audio Guide today - 🎧⁠⁠5 Mindful Mantras for Conscious Moms Managing Toddler Meltdowns!⁠⁠ 🎓 Grab The ⁠Pandemic Mom's Guide to Preschool Readiness Today ⁠- Download the 📖Ebook or listen to the 🎧Audiobook! 🎥 Join the Video Access Membership and Support the show! ⁠https://www.patreon.com/core4parenting

Post Pandemic Parenting is one big transition after another! In this episode, Cara talks about how helping our little people successfully transition is like building a new habit and setting realistic expectations for each time they practice. 🤯Struggling with MELTDOWNS? Download this FREE Audio Guide today - 🎧⁠5 Mindful Mantras for Conscious Moms Managing Toddler Meltdowns!⁠ 🎓Grab The Pandemic Mom's Guide to Preschool Readiness Today - Download the 📖Ebook or listen to the 🎧Audiobook!

In this episode, Cara is joined by Dr. Williams, boy mama, and cognitive child therapist with her M.S. in counseling psychology and Ph.D. in general psychology. Dr. Willams brings a fresh spin on raising healthy kids by blending her holistic, spiritual journey with her scientific knowledge of the early years. Lean into this conversation with your heart and mind then check out her podcast for more inspiration. 🚪Doors are officially closed for the Transforming the Toddler years 2023 Spring Cohort. Join the waitlist for the Fall 2023 cohort HERE!

Megan is mom to a 2 and 4-year-old who are both fighting naps! She and her husband both work from home and are looking for some new strategies to help support both their child's sleep requirements and their sanity! Listen in on our live, 1:1 coaching session! So much gratitude to this mama for being willing to share her session with you. Be sure to follow the show and leave a review with your biggest takeaway! Want a safe container to learn alongside other mamas? LAST CHANCE to enroll in Cara's Transforming the Toddler Years Course ! We start tomorrow, Wednesday, April 5th!* Are you ready to master your mindset and harness the power of perspective as you apply my Collaborative Parenting Methodology? You'll graduate from the 6-week program with a personalized parenting toolkit feeling calm, connected, and confident to handle the ups and downs of parenting a toddler! Sign up today by 12 pm EST! *Doors open again in September for the Fall 2023 Cohort

In this episode, Cara is joined by Allison Taylor, a military wife, mom to 3 kids, and host of the Everybody's Gotta Eat podcast. Her passion for feeding her family well, along with her busy lifestyle, has made her a meal-planning ninja. She offers tips, tricks, and meal-planning ideas to help other busy moms tackle the big question, "What's for dinner?"  Are you enrolled in Cara's Transforming the Toddler Years Course  yet? We start on Wednesday, April 5th! Are you ready to master your mindset and harness the power of perspective as you apply science-based strategies that work for who you are, who your toddler is, and your unique home environment? You'll graduate the 6-week program with a personalized parenting toolkit feeling calm, connected, and confident to handle the ups and downs of parenting a toddler! Sign up today and grab the surprise bonus!

Welcome back to the last episode in our Executive Functioning Minisode Series highlighting the skills our kids need to practice consistently to set them up for success in school and life! Today we dive into Skill #5- Time Management. Ever feel like you're living an episode of Dora the Explorer? First we'll do this, then this, and then this other thing. Listen to learn why mastering these skills as a toddler matters so much! Listen to previous episodes where we discussed: Skill #1 - Waiting Skill #2 - Emotional Regulation Skill #3 - Flexible Thinking Skill #4 - Sense of Self Like what you're hearing?🤗 Follow/Subscribe to the show and share your thoughts by leaving a review! 🤯Struggling with MELTDOWNS? Download this FREE Audio Guide today - 🎧5 Mindful Mantras for Conscious Moms Managing Toddler Meltdowns! 👋🏽Join us in our free private FB group -- Conscious Parenting Support for Toddler Moms! 🙏🏽Support the show! https://www.patreon.com/core4parenting 🧘🏽Listen to my friend Jessica Gershman's show - The Zen(Ish) Mommy Podcast