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Optimal Parenting Daily

by Greg Audino | Optimal Living Daily

Optimize your parenting one day at a time by listening to a hand-picked article read to you by a life coach every day of the week, with author permission.

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  1. 221: The Best Way to Keep Your Family Happy by Adina Soclof

    Adina Soclof of Parenting Simply shares the best way to keep your family happy Episode 221: The Best Way to Keep Your Family Happy by Adina Soclof A certified Speech Pathologist, Adina received her Master's degree from Hunter College in New York in Communication Sciences. Adina worked in…

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  2. 220: Looking At Our Daycare Costs And Why We Send Our Son To Daycare by Kevin of Financial Panther

    Kevin of Financial Panther assesses daycare costs and why he sends his son to daycare Episode 220: Looking At Our Daycare Costs And Why We Send Our Son To Daycare by Kevin of Financial Panther Kevin is an attorney, writer, gig economy expert, side hustler, and the blogger behind Financial…

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  3. 219: 12 Life Skills We Want For Our Children Before They Leave Home by Joshua Becker

    Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist shares 12 life skills he and his wife want for their children before they leave home Episode 219: 12 Life Skills We Want For Our Children Before They Leave Home by Joshua Becker Joshua Becker and his family decided to live with fewer possessions after a...

  4. 218: To the Mama Who Just Wants to Raise Healthy Kids by Crystal Karges

    Crystal Karges shares a message for mothers who are focused on raising healthy children Episode 218: To the Mama Who Just Wants to Raise Healthy Kids by Crystal Karges Crystal Karges is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and mama of five specializing in intuitive eating for mothers and families....

  5. 217: What Your Child Needs to Succeed by Adina Soclof

    Adina Soclof of Parenting Simply shares what your child needs to succeed Episode 217: What Your Child Needs to Succeed by Adina Soclof A certified Speech Pathologist, Adina received her Master's degree from Hunter College in New York in Communication Sciences. Adina worked in preschools for the...

  6. 216: Power Struggles With Our Kids by Kristena Eden

    Kristena Eden of Core Living Essentials talks about power struggles with our kids Episode 216: Power Struggles With Our Kids by Kristena Eden Kristena is a professional life coach, author, speaker, teacher, and overall marriage and relationships expert. She has over 25 years of training education...

  7. 215: [Part 2] 10 More Reasons Why Parents Should Not Send Their Kids to College by James Altucher

    James Altucher shares 10 reasons why parents should not send their kids to college. This is part 2 of 2 Episode 215: [Part 2] 10 More Reasons Why Parents Should Not Send Their Kids to College by James Altucher James Altucher is an American hedge fund manager, entrepreneur, bestselling author, and...

  8. 214: [Part 1] 10 More Reasons Why Parents Should Not Send Their Kids to College by James Altucher

    James Altucher shares 10 reasons why parents should not send their kids to college. This is part 1 of 2 Episode 214: [Part 1] 10 More Reasons Why Parents Should Not Send Their Kids to College by James Altucher James Altucher is an American hedge fund manager, entrepreneur, bestselling author, and...

  9. 213: What You Need to Know About Postpartum Anxiety by Jessica Jondle

    Jessica Jondle with Healthline tells you what you need to know about postpartum anxiety Episode 213: What You Need to Know About Postpartum Anxiety by Jessica Jondle How you feel affects every precious day of your life. Healthline understands that, which is why they're committed to being your…

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  10. 212: Why Your Child's Health Starts With You by Crystal Karges

    Crystal Karges talks to mothers about why their child's health starts with them Episode 212: Why Your Child's Health Starts With You by Crystal Karges Crystal Karges is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and mama of five specializing in intuitive eating for mothers and families. She's…

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  11. 211: How To Buy Yourself Back Some Me Time by Julie Morgenstern

    Julie Morgenstern tells parents how to buy themselves back some time Episode 211: How To Buy Yourself Back Some Me Time by Julie Morgenstern Julie Morgenstern is an organizing & productivity consultant, New York Times best-selling author, and speaker. For over 30 years, Julie has been teaching...

  12. 210: 5 Ways to Bring More Peace to Your Busy Life by Katie Ping

    Katie Ping of More Of What Matters Blog shares 5 ways to bring more peace to your busy life. Episode 210: 5 Ways to Bring More Peace to Your Busy Life by Katie Ping Katie Ping is a small-town writer, yogi, and mama who values simplicity. She spent decades of her life people-pleasing and drowning…

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  13. 209: Gratitude vs. Consumption: Helping Kids Be Grateful by Brittany Olson

    Brittany Olson with No Sidebar tells you how to raise grateful children Episode 209: Gratitude vs. Consumption: Helping Kids Be Grateful by Brittany Olson No Sidebar was created by Brian Gardner and is all about designing a simpler life. He and the contributing authors want to help you figure out...

  14. 208: How to Define Simple Living for Your Family by Shawna Scafe

    Shawna Scafe of Simple On Purpose helps you define simple living for your family Episode 208: How to Define Simple Living for Your Family by Shawna Scafe Shawna Scafe is a mom of three small kids who started blogging after her first son was born. She wanted to share her c-section story in order…

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  15. 207: Why a Minimalist Playroom is Better for Kids by Rachel Jones

    Rachel Jones of Nourishing Minimalism talks about why a minimalist playroom is better for kids Episode 207: Why a Minimalist Playroom is Better for Kids by Rachel Jones Rachel started her journey to minimalism in 2008, struggling with depression and horribly embarrassed by the messy state of her...

  16. 206: Six Tips to Help Reduce Our Children's Stress During the School Year by Allison Carmen

    Allison Carmen shares six tips to help reduce our children's stress during the school year. Episode 206: Six Tips to Help Reduce Our Children's Stress During the School Year by Allison Carmen Allison Carmen holds a B.A. in accounting, a J.D. of Law, and a Master's of Law in taxation. After…

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  17. 205: 15 Things To Clean For An Illness-Free Home by Jen of This Time of Mine

    Jen of This Time of Mine tells you 15 things you should clean for an illness-free home Episode 205: 15 Things To Clean For An Illness-Free Home by Jen of This Time of Mine Jen is a busy mom to four energetic kids and between taking care of them, running the household and trying to keep up with...

  18. 204: 5 Ways I’m Promoting Gender Equality for My Daughter by Andy Hill

    Andy Hill of Marriage, Kids and Money tells you 5 ways that he's promoting gender equality for his daughter Episode 204: 5 Ways I’m Promoting Gender Equality for My Daughter by Andy Hill Andy Hill is the award-winning writer, speaker and podcaster behind Marriage, Kids and Money – a platform...

  19. 203: How to Create (And Stick With) a Weekly Schedule for Your Family by Kalen Bruce

    Kalen Bruce of Freedom Sprout tells you how to create and stick with a family routine Episode 203: How to Create (And Stick With) a Weekly Schedule for Your Family by Kalen Bruce Kalen Bruce created Freedom Sprout to fill a void. He heard too many conversations about how “they don't teach finance...

  20. 202: Why I Don't Play With My Children by Rachel Jones

    Rachel Jones of Nourishing Minimalism talks about alternatives to playing with children when you don't want to Episode 202: Why I Don't Play With My Children by Rachel Jones Rachel started her journey to minimalism in 2008, struggling with depression and horribly embarrassed by the messy state of...

  21. 201: [Part 2] How to Create a Bedtime Routine For Your Kids and Get Them to Sleep by Cara Harvey

    Cara Harvey of A Purpose Driven Mom talks about how to create a bedtime routine for your kids and get them to sleep. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 201: [Part 2] How to Create a Bedtime Routine For Your Kids and Get Them to Sleep by Cara Harvey Cara Harvey is a wife, mom, online mentor and woman of...

  22. 200: [Part 1] How to Create a Bedtime Routine For Your Kids and Get Them to Sleep by Cara Harvey

    Cara Harvey of A Purpose Driven Mom talks about how to create a bedtime routine for your kids and get them to sleep. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 200: [Part 1] How to Create a Bedtime Routine For Your Kids and Get Them to Sleep by Cara Harvey Cara Harvey is a wife, mom, online mentor and woman of...

  23. 199: Can’t Switch Gears - Helping Kids Transition by Adina Soclof

    Adina Soclof of Parenting Simply tells you how to help your children make transitions between day-to-day tasks Episode 199: Can’t Switch Gears - Helping Kids Transition by Adina Soclof A certified Speech Pathologist, Adina received her Master's degree from Hunter College in New York in...

  24. 198: I Stopped Calling Myself A Lazy Mom by Shawna Scafe

    Shawna Scafe of Simple On Purpose shares why she stopped calling herself a lazy mom. Episode 198: I Stopped Calling Myself A Lazy Mom by Shawna Scafe Shawna Scafe is a mom of three small kids who started blogging after her first son was born. She wanted to share her c-section story in order to…

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  25. 197: Family Issues: Tension Between Your Parents and Your Spouse by Dr. Laura Dabney

    Dr. Laura Dabney talks about how to handle issues between your parents and spouse Episode 197: Family Issues: Tension Between Your Parents and Your Spouse by Dr. Laura Dabney Laura Dabney specializes in helping clients from across the nation break destructive patterns impacting their…

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  26. 196: What are the Actual Child Labor Laws (And What Jobs Should Kids Work) by Kalen Bruce

    Kalen Bruce of Freedom Sprout tells us what the actual child labor laws are Episode 196: What are the Actual Child Labor Laws (And What Jobs Should Kids Work) by Kalen Bruce Kalen Bruce created Freedom Sprout to fill a void. He heard too many conversations about how “they don't teach finance in...

  27. 195: How to Know if Your "Baby Blues" is Really Postpartum Depression by Dr. Susan Chanderbhan

    Dr. Susan Chanderbahn of ChandPsych tells you how to know if your “baby blues” is really postpartum depression Episode 195: How to Know if Your "Baby Blues" is Really Postpartum Depression by Dr. Susan Chanderbhan Dr. Susan Chanderbhan is a psychologist in Laredo, Texas. She helps individuals and...

  28. 194: Create a Morning Routine in 3 Easy Steps by Cara Harvey

    Cara Harvey of A Purpose Driven Mom helps you create a morning routine in 3 easy steps Episode 194: Create a Morning Routine in 3 Easy Steps by Cara Harvey Cara Harvey is a wife, mom, online mentor and woman of God. She has been married to her husband, Ron, for 3 years and they live with their 11...

  29. 193: 9 Important Strategies for Raising Children in a World of Technology by Joshua Becker

    Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist shares 9 important strategies for raising children in a world of technology. Episode 193: 9 Important Strategies for Raising Children in a World of Technology by Joshua Becker Joshua Becker and his family decided to live with fewer possessions after a...

  30. 192: How to Get Kids to Clean Up Without a Fight by Jen of This Time of Mine

    Jen of This Time of Mine tells you how to get kids to clean up without a fight Episode 192: How to Get Kids to Clean Up Without a Fight by Jen of This Time of Mine Jen is a busy mom to four energetic kids and between taking care of them, running the household and trying to keep up with everything...

  31. 191: Being A Father by Vitaliy Katsenelson

    Vitaliy Katsenelson of Contrarian Edge shares his thoughts on being a father. Episode 191: Being A Father by Vitaliy Katsenelson Vitaliy Katsenelson is the CEO and Chief Investment Officer at Investment Management Associates. He has written two books on investing, which were published by John…

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  32. 190: Easy! 6 Steps to Become a Minimalist When You Have a Family by Rachel Jones

    Rachel Jones of Nourishing Minimalism shares 6 steps to becoming a minimalist when you have a family Episode 190: Easy! 6 Steps to Become a Minimalist When You Have a Family by Rachel Jones Rachel started her journey to minimalism in 2008, struggling with depression and horribly embarrassed by…

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  33. 189: Are We Doing Too Much For Our Kids by Adina Soclof

    Adina Soclof of Parenting Simply asks if we're doing too much for our kids Episode 189: Are We Doing Too Much For Our Kids by Adina Soclof A certified Speech Pathologist, Adina received her Master's degree from Hunter College in New York in Communication Sciences. Adina worked in preschools for…

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  34. 188: As an Introverted Mom, I Often Have to Tell My Guilt to Shut Up by Kristi Pahr

    Kristi Pahr with Introvert Dear talks about having to tell her guilt to shut up as an introverted mom Episode 188: As an Introverted Mom, I Often Have to Tell My Guilt to Shut Up by Kristi Pahr Jenn Granneman is the founder of Introvert, Dear and author of The Secret Lives of Introverts. She...

  35. 187: Tips to Help Busy Moms Find Time To Exercise by Josh Anderson

    Josh Anderson of DIY Active shares tips to help busy moms find time to exercise Episode 187: Tips to Help Busy Moms Find Time To Exercise by Josh Anderson DIY Active's mission is to help people stay fit and active no matter where they are and no matter what life demands of them. They believe that...

  36. 186: What to Consider if Grandparents Are Buying Too Many Toys by Renee Benes

    Renee Benes with The Fun Sized Life tells you what to consider if grandparents are buying too many toys for your kids Episode 186: What to Consider if Grandparents Are Buying Too Many Toys by Renee Benes Renee is a minimalist mom, blogger, & coach. She and her husband downsized their house, paid...

  37. 185: [Part 2] Ungrateful Child - 5 Ways to Combat Entitlement in Kids by Jen of This Time of Mine

    Jen of This Time of Mine shares 5 ways to combat entitlement in children. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 185: [Part 2] Ungrateful Child - 5 Ways to Combat Entitlement in Kids by Jen of This Time of Mine Jen is a busy mom to four energetic kids and between taking care of them, running the household...

  38. 184: [Part 1] Ungrateful Child - 5 Ways to Combat Entitlement in Kids by Jen of This Time of Mine

    Jen of This Time of Mine shares 5 ways to combat entitlement in children. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 184: [Part 1] Ungrateful Child - 5 Ways to Combat Entitlement in Kids by Jen of This Time of Mine Jen is a busy mom to four energetic kids and between taking care of them, running the household...

  39. 183: Helpful Tips for Balancing Teen Independence by Dr. Susan Chanderbhan of ChandPsych on Giving Your Teen Space

    Dr. Susan Chanderbhan of ChandPsych shares helpful tips for balancing teen independence Episode 183: Helpful Tips for Balancing Teen Independence by Dr. Susan Chanderbhan Dr. Susan Chanderbhan is a psychologist in Laredo, Texas. She helps individuals and couples who are struggling in different...

  40. 182: How to Parent an Anxious Child AND How to Discipline a Teenager Who Makes Bad Decisions both by Dr. Laura Dabney

    Laura Dabney shares two short posts about how to parent an anxious child and how to discipline a teenager who makes bad decisions Episode 182: How to Parent an Anxious Child AND How to Discipline a Teenager Who Makes Bad Decisions both by Dr. Laura Dabney Laura Dabney specializes in helping…

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  41. 181: Learn 14 Great Ways to Talk to Your Child by Adina Soclof

    Adina Soclof of Parenting Simply shares 14 great ways to talk to your child Episode 181: Learn 14 Great Ways to Talk to Your Child by Adina Soclof A certified Speech Pathologist, Adina received her Master's degree from Hunter College in New York in Communication Sciences. Adina worked in…

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  42. 180: When Intentional Parenting Kinda Sucks by Shawna Scafe

    Shawna Scafe of Simple On Purpose opens up about when “intentional parenting” kinda sucks Episode 180: When Intentional Parenting Kinda Sucks by Shawna Scafe Shawna Scafe is a mom of three small kids who started blogging after her first son was born. She wanted to share her c-section story in…

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  43. 179: What I Wish My Extroverted Parents Knew About Raising an Introvert by Tyler Jacobson

    Tyler Jacobson with Introvert, Dear reflects on what he wishes his extroverted parents knew about raising an introvert Episode 179: What I Wish My Extroverted Parents Knew About Raising an Introvert by Tyler Jacobson Jenn Granneman is the founder of Introvert, Dear and author of The Secret Lives…

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  44. 178: How To Not Be Victimized By Empty Nest. Letting Go With Intention by Dr. Margaret Rutherford

    Dr. Margaret Rutherford tells parents how to not be victimized by an empty nest Episode 178: How To Not Be Victimized By Empty Nest. Letting Go With Intention by Dr. Margaret Rutherford Dr. Margaret Rutherford has been a psychologist in private practice for over twenty-five years. She's the…

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  45. 177: Can Using Hormonal Birth Control Affect the Health of Future Children by Science of Relationships

    Science of Relationships with Luvze shares an article about the effects of hormonal birth control on future children Episode 177: Can Using Hormonal Birth Control Affect the Health of Future Children by Science of Relationships Luvze was founded on the premise that relationships are a central…

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  46. 176: Body Acceptance: Accepting Your Body Through the Changes of Motherhood by Crystal Karges

    Crystal Karges talks to mothers about how to accept their bodies through the changes of motherhood. Episode 176: Body Acceptance: Accepting Your Body Through the Changes of Motherhood by Crystal Karges Crystal Karges is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and mama of five specializing in…

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  47. 175: Teaching Our Children to Be Self-Reliant Learners by Kristena Eden of Core Living Essentials

    Kristena Eden of Core Living Essentials talks about how to teach children to be self-reliant learners Episode 175: Teaching Our Children to Be Self-Reliant Learners by Kristena Eden of Core Living Essentials Kristena is a professional life coach, author, speaker, teacher, and overall marriage and...

  48. 174: 10 Things My Mom Told Me as a Kid That Give Me Confidence as an Adult by Parent Co.

    Parent Co. with The Gottman Institute shares 10 things their mother told them as a kid that give them confidence as an adult Episode 174: 10 Things My Mom Told Me as a Kid That Give Me Confidence as an Adult by Parent Co. The Gottman Institute understands that the human family is in crisis, and...

  49. 173: 6 Surefire Ways to Manage Your Child's Mini Tantrums by Adina Soclof

    Adina Soclof of Parenting Simply shares 6 surefire ways to stop losing it with your kids Episode 173: 6 Surefire Ways to Manage Your Child's Mini Tantrums by Adina Soclof A certified Speech Pathologist, Adina received her Master's degree from Hunter College in New York in Communication Sciences....

  50. 172: Here’s Everything Parents Should Be Teaching Their Kids About Student Loans by Jeff Rose

    Jeff Rose tells parents everything parents they should be teaching their kids about student loans Episode 172: Here’s Everything Parents Should Be Teaching Their Kids About Student Loans by Jeff Rose Jeff Rose, CFP® is a Certified Financial Planner™, founder of Good Financial Cents, and author of...

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Optimize your parenting one day at a time by listening to a hand-picked article read to you by a life coach every day of the week, with author permission.

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Greg Audino | Optimal Living Daily

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