Parenting Episodes

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, DJ and special guest Emily Guarnotta discuss strategies for parents to find joy in their daily lives and raise joyful children. Tune in to hear them emphasize the importance of prioritizing self-care, modeling positivity, and being present and supportive. Listen in as they discuss the importance of recognizing patterns of survival mode, finding joy in the present moment and as they share strategies for increasing awareness, such as pausing and taking a br...

This podcast episode explores the concept of patience in parenting, highlighting how impatience pervades modern society and affects interactions with children. In the segment, DJ references expert insights, delves into the developmental aspects of patience in children, suggests strategies for promoting patience and addresses impatience-related challenges. Listen in as she talks about setting examples, engaging in activities, and minimizing screen time to foster patience in both parents and chil...

This episode explores the dynamics of parenting, including understanding children's emotions and fostering strong family relationships. In this episode, Jenna Jones, a stay-at-home mom, shares her experiences of juggling parenting, work, and household responsibilities. Listen in as the conversation covers themes of love, parenting challenges, and finding balance amidst life changes. Stay tuned as Jenna discusses practical strategies, like creating special moments with her kids and emphasizes th...

Welcome to season 4 and the first episode in 2024 of the Imperfect Heroes podcast! In this podcast episode, DJ explores challenges and strategies related to New Year resolutions with a focus on a common issue of yelling at our kids. Listen in as DJ discusses the varying approaches people take towards resolutions and as she delves into the impact of yelling at our children… noting the potential negative outcomes and providing practical tips to curb this behavior. Stay tuned as she encourages self...

In this special episode, DJ explores the challenges and stress associated with the holiday season and shares six keys to manage and find joy amidst the chaos. Listen in as she talks about the overwhelming nature of decorating, party planning, cooking, and gift-buying, and as she delves into the impact on both adults and children. And stay tuned for tips on prioritizing and managing time effectively, nurturing family traditions, finding a balance in cooking and party planning, thoughtful gift-giv...

In this podcast episode, DJ invited Jeff Nelligan, author of Four Lessons from My Three Sons, on the show to help you discover the key to resilient parenting and fostering gratitude in children. Listen in as they discuss the inspiration behind his book as well as the importance of instilling qualities like personal conduct, building confidence, confronting adversity, and pursuing ambition in children. Stay tuned as they reflect on the challenges brought by the pandemic, the value of providing ch...

In this podcast episode, DJ interviews Tania Lopez from Full Circle Parenting, where she shares her approach to addressing common parenting challenges like tantrums and defiance. Listen in as Tania shares the importance of navigating these challenges with a positive attitude and discusses incorporating playful and intentional methods to teach children about service and kindness. And stay tuned to hear practical ideas for infusing service attitudes into family life, including involving children i...

In this podcast episode, TV Journalist and mother, Meredith DePaolo discusses the challenges of managing screen time for her children. Listen in as she shares her journey in creating the "Carrots and Cake" app to help parents strike a balance between learning apps and free time on devices; allowing parents to set rules and engage their children in productive discussions about screen time. And stay tuned as she and DJ discuss the importance of consistency in parenting, having regular family meeti...

In this podcast episode, DJ welcomes guest Robyn Mckeefrey, the author of the book "Mommy Went To The Hospital To Bring Home A New Baby." Listen in as they discuss various aspects of preparing older siblings for the arrival of a new baby and share insights and tips for parents. And stay tuned to hear Robyn talk about the significance of open communication and setting realistic expectations, the importance of involving older siblings in age-appropriate ways, addressing their concerns and ultimate...

In this episode, DJ invited Maureen Michele, M.D. to the show to discuss her own personal journey of parenting a chronically ill child. Maureen is not only an MD, she is an accomplished general pediatrician, allergist, immunologist, and now life coach. Stay tuned to hear how Maureen learned to cope, make time for self-care, find positivity and how that led her to become a coaching expert, helping parents of chronically ill children navigate their own mental health and well-being. Maureen Michel...

In this episode, DJ invited Dr. Elizabeth Arleo to the show to talk about her book “First Eat Your Frog and Other Pearls for Professional Working Mothers.” Listen in to hear about the art of setting priorities and learning to give ourselves that much needed dose of grace. Stay tuned as they explore the secrets to reclaiming your time, finding joy in parenting, achieving that elusive work life harmony and to be reminded that it is perfectly okay to let a few balls drop. Dr. Elizabeth Kagan Arleo...

In this podcast episode, DJ is talking about something really important to her - parents and potty mouths, and how words shape our world. Is there any harm in swearing around your kids? Should you be dropping F-bombs in earshot? Listen in as DJ explores the fascinating world of language, what swearing reveals about our language, brains and ourselves… and most importantly, the impact it has on our children! TIMESTAMPS • [6:49] DJ talks about how outbursts of anger are often met with an equal or ...

In this episode, special guest Dr. Bill Senyard and DJ are focusing on a topic called attunement. Join in as they explore the significance of attuning with your children and cultivating meaningful experiences that foster love and connection. Stay tuned to discover some practical strategies that will enable you to strengthen the bond with your loved ones and provide them with the reassurance and affection they need. Dr. Bill Senyard is an author, speaker and pastor of 30 years. He is a husband, ...

The greatest gift you can give your kids is a stable loving home that serves as their fortress of security and confidence so they can learn the best practices of life. In this episode, DJ invited life coach, Veronica Williams on the show to talk about safeguarding our most precious treasure, a loving family and a rock solid marriage. Tune in to gain tools to conquer tomorrow's challenges as they share problem solving strategies, kindness generators, and how to become the masters of forgiveness. ...

Whether you are seasoned at co-parenting or you're just trying to keep your sanity intact, you're in for a treat! Our special guest in this episode is Leslie Holthoff. She is a certified divorce coach and author who has mastered the art of co-parenting and has some really fantastic insights to share inside this episode. Tune in to hear about the intricacies of joint shared custody, the effects that it has on children and to hear Leslie share her wisdom, her experiences, and maybe a laugh or two ...

Get ready to embrace the beautiful mess of building a business and raising kids! In this episode, DJ invited mindset coach and author Bridget Hom on the show to discuss the possibilities of launching a business while conquering the daily challenges of parenting. Whether you're an entrepreneur seeking guidance, or a parent desperately trying to figure out how to fit 36 hours into a 24 hour day, this episode was made for you! Tune in to hear Bridget explain that it is possible to pursue your dream...

Our guest in this episode is Catherine Lamb. She is an expert at helping others conquer Impostor Syndrome which can show up as doubts about your abilities to care for your child, feelings of inadequacy when compared to other parents, and can keep you in constant fear of making mistakes. Listen in as we discuss how, if not dealt with, Impostor Syndrome will have adverse effects on your self-confidence, will increase stress and anxiety, and will cause missed opportunities for personal and professi...

We understand and recognize that nobody's perfect. Nobody ever has been, nobody ever will be. That’s why we chose “Imperfect Heroes” as the name of our podcast. And today, we are celebrating our 100th episode by taking a look back over the last two years and highlighting a few of DJ’s favorite answers to a question she asks all of her guests: How would you describe a successful parent? Listen in as we throw it waaayyy back and gain some great insights on parenting from these amazing guests! Lin...

In this episode DJ invited special guest Tymika Chambliss-Williams on the show to discuss parenting and how it is NOT a one-size-fits-all approach. Listen in as they discuss parenting each child individually, teaching our children temperance, forgiveness and to have a relationship with God… how to handle conflict, how to nurture and encourage an active imagination and ultimately how we, as parents, need to maintain our own purpose so we’re prepared when the kids grow up and leave the nest! Ty...

We all know there's more to parenting than simply bearing a child... and the most effective parents are the ones who actually lead. But what does that mean and how is it achieved? In this episode, DJ talked with Susan Husa, a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach, about leading as a parent and emulating love in the most personal and kind way. Listen as they discuss how encouraging curiosity, bringing in compassion and initiating parameters and boundaries within your family will create a collabo...

In this vitally important episode, DJ invited Operation Underground Railroad representative, Tyson Wright, on the show to discuss human trafficking, and more specifically child exploitation and child sex trafficking. Listen in as they broach these sensitive topics that will arm you with knowledge of how predators utilize the internet to communicate with our youth and educate you on resources to become familiar with… as well as prevention and intervention methods so you can take the steps to prot...

Mom Essentials podcast host and creator of The Parent Toolbox, Angie Weber, is amazing at helping parents find tools appropriate for the children living in our homes. Listen in as DJ and Angie discuss how to help break generational parenting cycles… You know the ones we mean… where you hear your mom coming out of your mouth. And how we can fill our own tool boxes with methods and techniques to be more effective and responsive with our children’s overall health and well-being. Angie Weber is the...

Do you struggle with critical, negative voices in your head? Are you self-loathing and people pleasing or are you self-loving and empowered? In this podcast episode, DJ & special guest from down under Amanda Kate, discuss how to take care of yourself as a parent and how loving and putting yourself first can help you find new levels of health, vitality and abundance… a life you’d want your kids to live! Amanda Kate is a Kinesiologist, Mentor, Mother and more. Author of 'Divine. Messy. Human. A S...

In this episode, DJ and special guest Susan Schwartz, PhD, sat down to discuss the power of fathers, the impact they have when present and the effect it can have on their children’s lives when they are absent. Listen in as they talk about empowering fathers to understand how inherently important they truly are and the psychological effects, discomfort and problems that can arise when they aren’t there for their kids. Susan E. Schwartz, Ph.D. trained in Zurich, Switzerland as a Jungian analyst i...