the Mudroom

In this episode of The MudRoom, and it's all about merging structured routines with spontaneous adventures!

Now, I know what you might be thinking - routines and spontaneity don't exactly go hand in hand, right? But trust me, there's a delightful balance to be found, and I'm here to show you how.

I share my top 4 tips to help you craft a day that nurtures your child's blossoming personality while keeping you sane. It's all about creating a beautiful harmony where discipline meets joy, and structure dances gracefully with spontaneity.

If you've ever...

Put down that cup of cold coffee momma and come listen to this interview. 

(Actually…bring it with you. You probably need it.)

Parent’s everywhere are walking around like zombies, absolutely exhausted and tired because their child is not sleeping. 

Whether you’re awake because your newborn just can’t seem to sleep for more than 2 hours or if you’ve been up till 11 PM every night trying to convince your preschooler to stay in bed–

You’re tired.

And that’s why I’m thrilled for this interview with Eva K...

“Sometimes what happens is the more help that we get, we start to lose a little part of that power about being a major part in our children's success; their happiness.” - Alex Leech

Grab a (virtual) seat and a drink. We’re talking about burnout and the impact it has on our parenting.

I’m thrilled to be interviewing friend and neurodivergent teen parenting coach Alex Leech about what parents and caregivers can do when they begin to feel overwhelmed and consumed by everything that parenting requires. 

Because if we’re being honest, it...

Remember when we chatted with Eva about helping your kids get to sleep so you can rest better? 

What if you finally get your kids to go to bed at a reasonable hour without the tantrums, screaming, and requests for another cup of water but now…

You’re laying in bed wide awake. 😳

It’s now 11 PM

12:30 AM

2 AM

And before you know it, the alarm is blaring and you’ve got to pull yourself out of bed to get your kids and yourself ready for the day.

...

Do you remember playing outside and then having to rush back to the house before the street lights turn on?

There are great memories made outdoors and it’s unfortunate that our children aren’t getting to build those same kind of memories. 

And those magical, happy feelings and memories you have playing outside isn’t just nostalgia.

There are some real health benefits for children to be outdoors! 

I’m not talking about doing strenuous hiking trails and traversing through woods either (although if that’s your thing, go for it!), even s...

Summer is around the corner and for many parents, that also means school is closed and the children are home. ☀️

It’s time to prepare. 

You don’t want to wait until you’re 3 weeks into summer break and on the brink of losing your marbles before deciding to create a plan for what summer is going to look like for you and you’re family. 

I’m not just talking about prepping for summer vacations either. 

Since a lot of households involve both parents working (whether that’s at home or in the office...

Grab a scoop of ice cream, this is a special dedicated episode all about a parent’s journey transforming their child’s behaviour and becoming a more confident parent. 

I’m excited to be chatting with Heather, mom of two children with ASD who I’ve had a privilege of working with inside of my curated parenting membership ParentAbility. 

Heather joined ParentAbility after a year of challenges and road bumps while having both children home during the “unprecedented times” and now she’s sharing her experience. 

If you’ve had questions like:

Would ParentAbili...

Grab a scoop of ice cream, this is a special dedicated episode all about a parent’s journey transforming their child’s behaviour and becoming a more confident parent. 

I’m excited to be chatting with Heather, mom of two children with ASD who I’ve had a privilege of working with inside of my curated parenting membership ParentAbility. 

Heather joined ParentAbility after a year of challenges and road bumps while having both children home during the “unprecedented times” and now she’s sharing her experience. 

If you’ve had questions like:

Would ParentAbili...

I’m gonna keep this one short and sweet!

We’re living in a technological age, and if you can’t beat em’, why not join them.

The wonders of modern technology really can make life easier, and the little handy device that you’re likely reading this email from, aka your phone, can even help you out with discipline believe it or not.

While throwing on a Youtube video and handing over the tablet to get five seconds of peace can come in clutch, these apps are actually helpful for behaviour and supporting...

I’ve been getting this question a lot lately and I think it’s a fantastic point of conversation.

Let’s chat about neurodiversity.

First, a definition:

Neurodiversity essentially refers to the variety of ways a person's brain can function and the impact that has on their behavioral traits.

Those who are neurodiverse operate differently from those who are neurotypical. People refer to neurodiversity a lot in the context of children on the autism spectrum but it also includes ADHD, OCD, and sensory processing disorder, and others.

Now, a lot of...