Mindful As A Mother

Why is middle school the absolute worst. In this episode, Lindsay breaks down what is going on in the brains and bodies of our middle schoolers. She also discusses how to keep the connection strong so that you can navigate these tough years together.

Paige and Lindsay dive into Q&A's from the community. Topics include stories of how we (the therapists) have definitely lost our cool, how to begin building emotional awareness for ourselves and our kids, parenting kids with a "short fuse", helping kids overcome insecurity, and what to do when you feel disconnected from your teen.

Don't forget to snag our "Check Yo'self Before You Wreck Yo'self" workshop to better understand how to identify your triggers and begin building emotional awareness for yourself and your kids. Link can be found here: https://www.lindsadamslcsw.com/workshops/check-yo-self-before-you-wreck-yo-self

Lindsay takes a deep dive into the question that she gets asked the most on Tik Tok.. "How do I figure out the need behind my child's behavior?" She shares three areas you can explore and make tweaks so that you are meeting your child's needs and addressing unsavory behaviors. This episode was inspired by a post from the Child Institute of Psychology.

Summer is coming in HOT! And that's no joke. We're moving into the season where parents become full-time entertainers and the days of focused work are gone. For me, summer season is accompanied by excitement, sleeping in, eating all the ice cream, and memorable family adventures. The other part of summer is knowing that, as much as you love your sticky-fingered mess makers, the unadulterated quality time + energy you’re going to be putting into making summer magic means there’s a lot less time + energy to maintaining your sanity. I’m here to help you keep summer from stealing your sanity while still creating the magic you hope for while being the intentional, incredible, SANE parent that I know you are.

Takeaways, DO let your kids be bored, DO prioritize quality over quantity, and DON'T get caught up in the "Should's" of summer.

FREE Summer Activity Guide: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/6287e12943dc82c434359177

In this episode, we delve into:

• Understanding Neuroaffirming: We'll explore the concept of neurodiversity and what it means to create a neuroaffirming environment.
• Shifting Your Mindset: We'll discuss how to cultivate a neuroaffirming perspective within your home, focusing on embracing strengths and celebrating differences.
• Building a Neuroaffirming Culture: We'll explore ways to foster a supportive and inclusive atmosphere that empowers everyone in your household.

Stay tuned for Part 2!