Reinvention Mom Blog
For ten years Cristie blogged her way through motherhood. Starting before “influencer” was even a word and blogger was a recognized profession, Cristie shared the ups, downs and tips from the trenches of a household run by a working mom of three. Here you’ll find some of those gems plus love notes from seasons moms to those still in the thick of it. Visit the blog for a real look at parenting. You’ll definitely feel better and you just might learn something too.
09: Cycle Magic with Leslie Draffin
Get ready for a uniquely enlightening and empowering episode! Today, we embark on a mind-expanding journey through menstruation and micro-dosing! If you’re wondering how these two worlds collide, you will soon understand because we have an expert joining us! Leslie...
08: Psychology Speak
In today's world, mental health terms and diagnoses seem to be everywhere. social media, YouTube, and everyday conversations are filled with references to anxiety, depression, and other mental health conditions. While this trend may help to reduce the stigma around...
07: Anxiety and Other “Am I going to get over this?” Questions
It's a fact of life that we all face stressful situations from time to time. It's how we deal with these situations that sets us apart. Anxiety can be a debilitating experience, and it's something that affects us all in different ways. In this episode, we'll take a...
06: Homesick
Will I ever get over being homesick? That is a question most college students will surely relate to! It will also resonate with many adults who have moved away to a new place. My daughter, Faith, is in college, and she joins me to discuss whether or not people who...
05: How to Stop Yelling at Your Kids
Parenting can be challenging and frustrating. Many parents reach that point where they just want to explode causing them to yell at their kids or even their partners. There can be several possible reasons behind their actions but one thing is for sure – it’s not a...
Who is the Real Parenting Expert?
The one where she takes on Parenting Experts. (Oh, the irony.) For some reason this week, I’ve spotted a few different articles on how to talk to your kids. They are all very well-meaning, and some offer great advice. But that doesn’t mean I have don’t have a problem...
04: Fighting vs. Conflict
While having conflicts in a relationship can be uncomfortable and challenging, it can also spark growth and positive change. While that is the case, there are also couples who never fight probably because of avoidance of the issue. However, it is important to approach...
What Might a Tantrum Mean for Parents?
Are you struggling with toddler or teenage tantrums? Believe it or not, whether your child is 3 or 13, tantrums are shockingly similar and can often be a message request for the same thing: connection. We’ve talked about the opposite of assuming, what I call...
03: Child Attachments as an Adult
Questions that circle around the topic of relationships, whether romantic, friendly or familial, overwhelm many people. They don’t know how to deal with the feelings that come with the relationships they’re in or getting into. The reason for this is because of...
What if We Lead With Curiosity?
What if curiosity was the cornerstone of our parenting? Once, before I was a parent and simply a zealous new teacher, I read a book about raising boys. The author had many important things to share but the one that stuck with me was the idea that boys want to share...
Is Parenting Ruining Relationships?
Do you believe the universe sends us signals? I do and man have they been coming in fast and furious lately. I’m still figuring out what to do with it, but the message is clear: Couples are struggling with raising kids in the modern world. There was the call from a...
02: How to Care for a New Mom
One of the frequently asked questions that I get is about what you should do when your friend has a baby. This question may seem to pop up randomly but the same actually crosses many people’s minds especially to those who don’t have kids of their own or those who are...