Supermom Is Getting Tired

Episode #112 – My kid’s begging and pleading is wearing me down. Question of the Day My 8 year old has an unhealthy relationship with screen time and video games. He’s a great kid, very active, competitive, a math whiz and knows it. He is constantly trying to get access to video games but especially ... Read more... The post The begging and pleading is wearing me down appeared first on Life Coaching For Parents.

Episode #111 – What’s the difference between intuition, instincts, and anxiety? Also, How to get your reluctant teen to see a therapist. Question of the Day:  Dear Torie, I think my teen has anxiety but she doesn’t know it. She’s afraid to learn to drive. She gets herself all worked up about going out with ... Read more... The post Are you listening to your gut or your anxiety? appeared first on Life Coaching For Parents.

Hello! I tried to record my podcast this week but I have a cold and my voice could not sustain a recording without multiple coughing fits. I am sorry to fall out of rhythm of my podcast coming out every 2 weeks but I will have to delay this one. I am excited to answer ... Read more... The post A quick note to my wonderful Supermom listeners appeared first on Life Coaching For Parents.

Episode #110 – Feeling Guilty Being Away from my Kid   Question of the Day: “I’m sick of feeling guilty all the time. When I’m at work, I feel guilty for not being at home. When I’m at home, I feel guilty for not working. My four year old has started crying and clinging to ... Read more... The post Feeling guilty being away from my kid appeared first on Life Coaching For Parents.

Dear Torie,  How is my son supposed to choose a major?  He is applying to colleges, some of which won’t let him change his mind if he applies under a certain major. He’s stressing out which is making me stress out! How the heck is he supposed to know what he wants to do for ... Read more... The post Choosing a college major appeared first on Life Coaching For Parents.

Episode #108 – Use Your Anger to Get What You Want   Dear Torie,  So….my pre-teen just pointed out that every time I have to drive him somewhere, I act annoyed. (which annoyed me). My teenager piggy backed on that saying I’m ALWAYS mad and yelling at her to pick up her things and do ... Read more... The post Annoyed and Irritated? Why that’s important appeared first on Life Coaching For Parents.

Episode #107 – I can’t get anything done!  Question of the Day:  I am thrilled that school is back in session —really I am—but I am gobsmacked at how little time I have for myself. I’ve been holding my breath waiting for all my kids to be in school at the same time so I ... Read more... The post I can’t get anything done! appeared first on Life Coaching For Parents.

Episode #106  Sick of feeling crappy all the time Question of the Day: Dear Torie School has started and I’m excited for my kids to be out of the house and in the classroom. As I was walking toward the school at the end of the day to pick them up, I saw a class ... Read more... The post How to Stop Feeling Crappy appeared first on Life Coaching For Parents.

Episode #105 Question of the  Day:   Dear Torie,  I feel bad for not playing with my kids. They are super cute 5 and 8 year olds who happily live in the moment. I would love to be more like them. When they ask me to play, I TRY to say yes, but either I ... Read more... The post I feel bad for not playing with my kids appeared first on Life Coaching For Parents.

Episode #104 Preparing your teen to leave the nest Question of the Day:  Dear Torie,  My first born is a rising senior. We are heading into a BIG year with college applications, tours, SAT tests, in person school and extracurricular activities. There’s a lot to think about and a lot to process. This time next ... Read more... The post Preparing your teen to leave the nest appeared first on Life Coaching For Parents.

Episode #103 Question of the Day: Dear Torie, I don’t like my daughter’s friends. I thought about writing and telling you all the reasons WHY I don’t like them to justify my opinion but I think it just boils down to the simple fact that I don’t like them. I think her current group of ... Read more... The post When you dislike your child’s friends appeared first on Life Coaching For Parents.

Episode #102 – Which extra-curricular activities are important to prioritize? Question of the Day:  Dear Torie, Everything is opening back up again and I am excited but a bit overwhelmed. I’ve got 3 kids: ages 8, 10, and 13 and all of sudden, there are so many choices! Summer camps, Science camps, Sports camps, Swim ... Read more... The post Which extra-curricular activities are most important? appeared first on Life Coaching For Parents.

Episode #101 – Finding your soul’s calling after motherhood   Question of the Day:  “My oldest child is going off to college in the fall. I’ve got two more teens following soon, and I’m a wreck. I have LOVED being a mom. I’m excited for them but so sad for me. I feel like I ... Read more... The post Finding your soul’s calling after motherhood appeared first on Life Coaching For Parents.

Episode #100!! So exciting! Thank you for accompanying me on this journey. Special Episode: Instead of answering a listener question, I thought I’d walk you through some of my parenting a-ha moments that shifted my energy. I’m going to tell you 7 stories of my personal transformations that I’m sure you will resonate with. I’m ... Read more... The post 100th episode special – 7 energy levels appeared first on Life Coaching For Parents.

Episode #99 – Socially Uncomfortable Teen Question of The Day: “I see my 15 year old being anxious anytime she has to interact with anyone in person! It’s as though she’s lost her confidence to talk to someone face to face.” “I have two teens, a 15 and a nineteen year old. One of the ... Read more... The post Socially Uncomfortable Teen appeared first on Life Coaching For Parents.

Episode 98: Why do I sabotage myself? Dear Torie,  I have this evening routine that really works for me. Once the kids are down for the night, I put music on while I tidy up the kitchen. Then, I light a candle, do some relaxing yoga, meditate and then read until I fall asleep. When ... Read more... The post Why do I sabotage myself? appeared first on Life Coaching For Parents.

  Episode #97 – “No one appreciates all the work I do.” Question of the Day: Dear Torie  “No one appreciates all the work I do. I am so sick of giving, giving, giving and not getting any help or recognition in return. I have 3 capable kids and a competent husband and yet they ... Read more... The post Nobody appreciates all the work I do! appeared first on Life Coaching For Parents.

Episode 96 – My middle schooler identifies as tri-gender. Question of the Day: Dear Torie “I’m wondering if you know of resources (books, podcasts, sites, etc) about gender identity? My middle schooler revealed last week that she identifies as trigender… which I hadn’t even heard of! She explains it as not connecting with any one ... Read more... The post My middle schooler identifies as tri-gender appeared first on Life Coaching For Parents.

Episode #95 – Helping Your Teen with Social Anxiety Question of the Day: “I’m worried about my daughter. She is 14, a freshman in high school, and socially seems to be withdrawing more and more. Her grades are fine, but she chose to continue online learning instead of returning to school and this concerns me. ... Read more... The post Helping Your Teen with Social Anxiety appeared first on Life Coaching For Parents.

Episode #94  is everything I wish I had known before I became a mom. I was happy. I loved my kids and being a mom. But the anxiety, fatigue, irritability and chronic pain told me there was more going on beneath the surface that needed my attention. As I learned more about life coaching and ... Read more... The post How much energy do you spend trying to prove you are good? appeared first on Life Coaching For Parents.