Imperfect Parenting
355 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 days ago - ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsAriel Green Andersson is here to get you through life’s big transitions, aligning you with self, family and work giving access to joy and health.. Through.. moving you BEYOND the “it’s not possible”to creating and being what you're meant to. At home, in your belly or the work your meant to grow and create.. Does your life feel in alignment with what you do each day/week? We support overwhelmed world moms/parents who are getting lost in the mix of daily demands.. What are you (re)creating? Your business, New family, and best work AND life.. Sharing personal and guest world stories, shared madness, and coaching inspires and moves your forward at your own pace. Every week, Coach, Mom, writer, and creator, Ariel Green Andersson and Imperfect Parenting is focused on your story is asking for. We know it's challenging to be on your own path AND be a present, especially as a conscious parent. We've got your back! AND, bonus: Every 1st week of the month is dedicated to Midlife Fertility and Pregnancy and being an older mom. Our early shows grow the foundation of empathy as beautifully imperfect world parents shared their own journeys through life, work, and creating. In this new era, Mindfulness, the entrepreneurial path, and reality of many people at home is something we are familiar with as coaches, parents, creators and we want to continue to shed light on the possibilities to keep building joy and health.
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Community and Coronovirus #Covid19
March 14, 2020 06:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MBToday, before jumping into a conversation with a future podcast guest about parenting and family, Maya McNeil and Ariel Andersson talk about today’s pandemic from another point of view. Our families are a part of a community. What are we showing our kids about crisis and getting creative to support one another? This Covid-19/Corona virus is an opportunity to come together as a community. Different people in our world are suffering in many ways. How can we move beyond our primal brains full...
Is there parent time Inside family chaos?
March 12, 2020 03:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MBEvery day of every week, Ariel and Mats, like you, are working their way through family demands to get things done. Is it really possible to stay on your own path, grow health, your business or just even getting anything done with constant distractions? How do you get anything done when everyone is home, little support for breaks to do things. Share with us on Instagram! Where do you find time for what you need to/want to do? Have a beautifully imperfect day. Do you really have to l...
Midlife Evolution - Older Moms on their path
March 05, 2020 02:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MBEveryone’s creative journey within parenting is different. Older moms just get the added bonus of having little ones at the same moment that they are in mid-evolution and their own parents may as well be taking a new turn in their elder years. **What is waiting to be created in your world? Better partnership, business, baby, improved health, a book or..?! Share with us on Instagram! ______________________________________ I think of you and I sitting outside, having a chat. EVERY FRIDA...
The secret of stay at home dad life
February 26, 2020 19:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBThis episode Mats guest hosts and speaks with stay at home dad from Sweden, Magnus Petersson. They explore conversations about cultural differences, the importance of setting realistic expectations during early childhood and balance partnership with the main breadwinner and much more. Life as an at home dad seems to have some similar challenges to at home moms, with a twist. Thank you for your support and telling 1 friend about the podcast! Much appreciated. _____________________________...
Morning rituals and meditations for parents - Final Fast Friday XI
February 23, 2020 07:00 - 6 minutes - 4.28 MBIn this final facebook live episode of Fast Friday, Ariel reminds to come back to “your re-charge place from last week’s Monday youtube video. Talks about the importance of meditations and awareness of body and your own version of morning rituals and moving away from limiting beliefs. This week’s flashback-podcast touched on same with Yustin Castillo and Jayasri Nagrale. Fast Fridays brief sum up of week will continue here on podcast, just Facebook lives will flash up every so often when so...
Parent Mindfulness for health and focus
February 19, 2020 20:00 - 16 minutes - 11.3 MBThis flash back 3rd Wednesday of the month.. as always we come back to sweet moments of the past. As we look at limiting beliefs, road blocks in our day and how to regain focus and a forward pace on our own path within parenting, we come back to mindfulness and morning rituals with Jayasri Nagrale of India and Yustin Castillo of Latin America. Thank you for your support and telling 1 friend about the podcast! Much appreciated. ______________________________________ I think of you and I sit...
Where is your parent recharge place? Fast Friday X
February 18, 2020 00:00 - 12 minutes - 8.89 MBAs always the audio version of Every Fast Friday live coaching event in the Imperfect Parenting Facebook group. This week’s Wednesday podcast has Ariel talking with Jana Chan about how being on the road has positively effected her pre-schooler and has us looking at expat language the topic of do overs. As well there’s a quick touch on topics covered on Monday Youtube channel, looking at “where is YOUR re-charge place?” So, we ask you.. What would you do-over.. if you could? And, where ...
What if you were given 1 mom “do over“?
February 12, 2020 08:00 - 50 minutes - 35.1 MBThis week we come back to Jana Chan in a conversation with Ariel about being back on the road in Australia after time back home. It’s a rough recording.. a few more noises than usual.. Jana talks about caravan living vs, home or house sitting and what Tom has gained from the experience. As well, updates us on her family walkabout/caravan about in Australia. Experiences of cultural differences in trust and generosity. What language does Tom think is spoken in Australia and is she worried...
Fast Friday IX - Pregnancy over 40 - Your body knows
February 09, 2020 04:00 - 9 minutes - 6.6 MBEvery 1st Wednesday of the month our podcast is dedicated to Older moms/older women and so thus the 1st, First Friday of the month is also! It’s perfect to kick off our Youtube series “Older women and natural pregnancy path”, every Monday for the next weeks. ..Our podcast and Fast Friday, this week, is wrapping up our Older mom’s 1st week of the month..”Getting pregnant Naturally”, hitting on the wisdom of your body. Every week we hit on creativity within parenting and that comes through ...
Naturally, pregnant over 45? Yes! Older moms 1st Wednesday
February 05, 2020 08:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MBEvery 1st Wednesday of the month, we dedicate our Imperfect Parenting Podcast to "Older moms". You are all close to my heart! I believe in you, and all you do. And, the creativity that is itching for a way through.. through the "it's not possible" and nay saying and statistics.. you CAN go for the ultimate creation.. and have a baby.. if that is your gig.. and natural all the way.. Everyone has their own journey and assists that they are comfortable. I am not a drugs and hormones kind ...
Naturally, pregnant over 45? Yes! Older moms 1st Wednesday
February 05, 2020 08:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MBEvery 1st Wednesday of the month, we dedicate our Imperfect Parenting Podcast to "Older moms". You are all close to my heart! I believe in you, and all you do. And, the creativity that is itching for a way through.. through the "it's not possible" and nay saying and statistics.. you CAN go for the ultimate creation.. and have a baby.. if that is your gig.. and natural all the way.. Everyone has their own journey and assists that they are comfortable. I am not a drugs and hormones kind ...
Keep reading and books fun for kids - Fast Friday VIII
February 03, 2020 18:00 - 7 minutes - 5.32 MBMaking books and reading fun for kids is essential in creating a positive experience and a lasting love of the experience. Every family has different attachments to different books and styles of books and reading activities. We tens to pass on what we know and have. Libraries expand possibilities and we more than take advantage of this resource. In what ways do your small kids participate in the reading experience? What are your favorite books and why?! Tell us in our Facebook group! Th...
How important are books to our kids growth?
January 29, 2020 17:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MBBooks are a vital part of our kids learning. Keeping books at home, in whatever languages that are important in and outside of your household is essential. This week, Ariel Green Andersson talks about books and our families and how they grow us. What roles do books play in your home? What are your book rituals? Thank you for your support and telling 1 friend about the podcast! Much appreciated. ______________________________________ I think of you and I sitting outside, having a chat. ...
How do you connect your family to community? Fast Friday VII
January 27, 2020 00:00 - 9 minutes - 6.63 MBCommunity. Fitting in. How do we manage it within our family? What do we teach our kids with our own actions or lack of? What are we missing? What do we or our families yearn for? Are you challenging yourself to try new things to satisfy that yearning and to have and give support needed? This week, since Fast Friday had tech issues, Ariel did a Fast Super Sunday and we are continuing the thoughts 1/2 lost on Friday. Thank you for your support and telling 1 friend about the podcast! Much ...
Kids; Fitting in and community
January 22, 2020 08:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MBThis week, Ariel and Mats come together to talk about kids and noticing how they work with “fitting in” with others. And, “is community important for kids, too?” Parents and kids.. how different or similar are we? Thank you for your support and telling 1 friend about the podcast! Much appreciated. ______________________________________ I think of you and I sitting outside, having a chat. EVERY FRIDAY LIVE COACHING with Ariel at 12PM Pacific: Instagram @ip_parenting Keep safe! Make decis...
Family communication, intuition and books- power-full - Fast Friday VI
January 19, 2020 17:00 - 9 minutes - 6.73 MBAriel jumps in, outside the library, reminding about words, communication, books and creative intuition. She touches on this week’s podcast with Evie Prentoulis, talking about bedtime stories and technology and kids. And, with Karolina Dobrovska Kvas about intuitive creativity and following our kids lead. Ariel continues with her weekly live coaching session touching on the all important question, “where is the energy?” Being in your passion, feel a “yes” and you have “choosing” our liv...
Family communication, intuition and books- power-full - Fast Friday VI
January 19, 2020 17:00 - 9 minutes - 6.73 MBAriel jumps in, outside the library, reminding about words, communication, books and creative intuition. She touches on this week’s podcast with Evie Prentoulis, talking about bedtime stories and technology and kids. And, with Karolina Dobrovska Kvas about intuitive creativity and following our kids lead. Ariel continues with her weekly live coaching session touching on the all important question, “where is the energy?” Being in your passion, feel a “yes” and you have “choosing” our liv...
Flashback - How Bedtime stories and intuitive creativity grow the whole family - Evie Prentoulis & Karolina Dobrovska Kvas
January 15, 2020 17:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MBAriel flashes back to last year with bits of conversations from conversations with Evie and Karolina about taking time for self, bedtime stories and the goodness of natural intuitive creativity of children that also guides the way for parents to find their own grounding and creative space. Evie Prentoulis, teacher and dynamic creator who reminds us about connecting with our kids both through tech and especially the value of bedtime reading at the end of the day. Karolina Dobrovska Kvas rem...
Mash up Flashback - How do Bedtime stories and intuitive creativity grow the whole family - Evie Prentoulis & Karolina Dobrovska Kvas
January 15, 2020 15:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MBAriel flashes back to last year with bits of conversations from conversations with Evie and Karolina about taking time for self, bedtime stories and the goodness of natural intuitive creativity of children that also guides the way for parents to find their own grounding and creative space. Evie Prentoulis, teacher and dynamic creator who reminds us about connecting with our kids both through tech and especially the value of bedtime reading at the end of the day. Karolina Dobrovska Kvas rem...
IP Fast Friday V - Kids and boundaries for mom sanity
January 13, 2020 03:00 - 9 minutes - 6.57 MBThis IP Fast Friday with Ariel Andersson is imperfectly recorded and hits on last week’s podcast topic, kids and boundaries, brought up through the talk with El’s babysitter, Amanda hit strongly. Whether recording a podcast or just daily attempts to have a conversation or straight line of thought, can be challenging when you have small kids around. Ariel talks about strategies and prioritizing ourselves, when needed. Thank you for your support and telling 1 friend about the podcast! Much...
Swedish babysitter, film maker extraordinaire - Amanda Ekelund
January 08, 2020 08:00 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MBOur sitters, the people they are, shape our children with the artistry of their lives. Amanda brought laughter and a new energy to our home. And, this conversation is a fitting example of life reality as a mom, with interruptions in the middle of important points, just as things are going deeper. How often this happens to us moms! So hard to keep a straight line! All we can do is work intuitively with our daily lives and hope that where we lnd amidst it all.. is exactly where we are mean...
Fast Friday IV Mom identity within family
January 04, 2020 00:00 - 13 minutes - 9.57 MBIt’s time shift the role we moms have fallen into, maybe even chosen at one point, inside the family, that may not still be serving you in the way we need. We love our kids/family and we want to be there for them.. AND.. we need to look at the identity .. boundaries.. Done is better than perfect. Sometimes, we need to learn to let go of some control. (Inspired “My Identity is my strength” Ted talk.) QUESTION OF THE WEEK: What are you taking back/coming back to because it lifts you up, g...
Welcome New year -Older Moms January 2020
January 01, 2020 17:00 - 16 minutes - 11.3 MBRough 2019, yet things turning around in 2020. What do you leave behind and keep as we move into 2020?! Would you like to join us to launch your new year? Write or send voice memo at [email protected] and tell us about your imperfect parenting experiences!! Can’t wait to see what we create together!!:) Thank you for your support and telling 1 friend about the podcast! Much appreciated. ______________________________________ I think of you and I sitting outside, having a chat...
Fast Friday III holidays in the moment
December 29, 2019 19:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MBFast Friday livecast in the moment of exhausting holidays, launching us all into new year. Quick escape to car for recording meant lower quality recording, yet all the goodness of connecting and mom coaching for you! Thank you for your support and telling 1 friend about the podcast! Much appreciated. Jump into our Facebook Private Community for live coaching and like minded people. And, join our exclusive IP Team on Patreon for special membership and behind the scenes privileges. Suppo...
Christmas Day USA - Ariel’s Christmas Bedtime Story
December 25, 2019 08:00 - 9 minutes - 6.25 MBIt’s Christmas Day in USA and inspired to get her own daughter to sleep at holiday bedtime, Ariel makes up a story and gently lulls your kids to sleep with a few words about the magic of holiday and wintertime elves. Wishing all our Imperfect Parents out there a little break after a big year. Have a beautifully imperfect end to your year. Thank you for your support and telling 1 friend about the podcast! Much appreciated. Jump into our Facebook Private Community for live coaching and li...
Bed time story Twas the night before Christmas Story break
December 24, 2019 08:00 - 7 minutes - 5.32 MBThis Christmas Eve.. we wish all of you an incredible holiday and gift you with story time and a few minutes on your own for YOU! Download or pull out the book and let your kids read along with the page turning prompts, even if too small to read!:). Take the mad pre holiday break with us.. Play it at bedtime to help the kids go to sleep.. or, just enjoy some one else reading, tonight. Thank you for your support and telling 1 friend about the podcast! Much appreciated. Jump into our Fac...
Fast Friday II
December 21, 2019 07:00 - 10 minutes - 7.51 MBAnother Fast Friday just for all of you! Fast Friday every week between 11-12PM every Friday in our Parents group: [email protected] We flash back on Perka and Eric, divorced dads and look at dad roles and communication with exes. And, the reminder of Emotional intelligence “for thr kids”. As well as a couple coaching moments to get parents more time, just for them! Let’s get the whole family diving in and helping with the house. Yes, I mean it! Don’t forget to check out Wellmee ap...
Divorce and communication flashback with Perka and Eric - Best of the dads of 2019
December 18, 2019 15:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MBAnother podcast flashback and more celebrating 1 year with all of you!! We’re looking back at our 2 divorced dads Perka and Eric and their thoughts on the differences between moms and dads rules and freedoms and their roles inside parenting. Communication break downs and differences between dads and exes and more. We are ever thankful for dads brave enough to come on and get real and look forward to sharing more, in the future! Get 2 free mom coaching sessions when you review us on Apple...
Perka and Eric - Best of the dads of 2019 Flashback
December 18, 2019 15:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MBAnother podcast flashback and more celebrating 1 year with all of you!! We’re looking back at our 2 divorced dads Perka and Eric and their thoughts on the differences between moms and dads rules and freedoms and their roles inside parenting. Communication break downs and differences between dads and exes and more. We are ever thankful for dads brave enough to come on and get real and look forward to sharing more, in the future! Get 2 free mom coaching sessions when you review us on Apple...
Introducing Fast Fridays: 12.13.2019 - Replay
December 16, 2019 02:00 - 10 minutes - 7.26 MBFast Friday Replay Friday the 13th, December 2019, Ariel starts Fast Friday live videos in our Facebook group Usually by weekend, we’ll have the replay out (longer this 1st time:), or you can go directly into the Facebook group and jump into the live episodes every Friday morning before lunchtime! *Excuse the off sound as Ariel expected to be on youtube and only last minute decided to throw the new “Fast Friday” together on Facebook and then here on podcast. This episode was about Episod...
Imperfect Parenting 1 year flashback Part 1
December 11, 2019 23:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MBAriel reflects back on the year, the moment and conversations with Lisa Wik Granberg and Jana Chan. Lisa of Sweden and Håtö Gård shares thoughts for moms about city vs countryside, stranger danger, curbing tantrums, the differences between all 3 daughters.. and our support systems.. and honors us native American drumming with her co-creator.. at the very end of the podcast.. Jana of Australia (though from Czech) shares the importance of intuitive parenting, paying attention to how our kids...
Stranger danger and intuitive parenting IP 1 year flashback Part 1
December 11, 2019 23:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MBAriel reflects back on the year, the moment and conversations with Lisa Wik Granberg and Jana Chan. Lisa of Sweden and Håtö Gård shares thoughts for moms about city vs countryside, stranger danger, curbing tantrums, the differences between all 3 daughters.. and our support systems.. and honors us native American drumming with her co-creator.. at the very end of the podcast.. Jana of Australia (though from Czech) shares the importance of intuitive parenting, paying attention to how our kids...
1 year anniversary of Imperfect Parenting Podcast
December 05, 2019 01:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBYou all have made this year truly unforgettable. Thank you! This podcast has taken us on a journey with unexpected paths and truly breath taking stories, shared laughter, pain and hearts. This is the season to give! So, I give you more time and more mom coaching! I decided with all the madness of the holidays.. I just HAD to extend my offer through the holidays! Jump into free mini coaching sessions and see if you might like more! If yes, then.. send us a screen shot of your podcast re...
1 year anniversary of Imperfect Parenting Podcast
December 05, 2019 01:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBYou all have made this year truly unforgettable. Thank you! This podcast has taken us on a journey with unexpected paths and truly breath taking stories, shared laughter, pain and hearts. This is the season to give! So, I give you more time and more mom coaching! I decided with all the madness of the holidays.. I just HAD to extend my offer through the holidays! Jump into free mini coaching sessions and see if you might like more! If yes, then.. send us a screen shot of your podcast re...
What 2 things help parents survive the hardest days?
November 27, 2019 19:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MBThere are times in our lives where very little is working, you are in one of those ebbs of life, a dip, a hole you are trying to climb out of that somehow is taking a bit longer than expected. A re-start that is stuck on the “re” and the start is somehow in delay. The only way to shift the energy, your life, the way things feel and are.. is with pure “Gratitude”. Gratitude rituals, moments of meditation, diving deep into what we are thankful for, is essential. This week, we kick off the ...
Ariel's November thoughts on repatriation and purpose
November 21, 2019 06:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBAriel sits down and shares a little bit of her daily life. Listen to her talk about the challenges moving to a new country even if it is your home country and how much more difficult and time consuming it is to get things and life sorted. She talks about her connection to the universe, her strong inners sense of purpose that she carries with her as long as she can remember and how much she wants the same feeling of purpose and connection for other mom’s to feel center and worth. Listen ...
Veronika Kadlecova - The woman behind the “child whisperer”
November 14, 2019 06:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBThe kid whisperer, Veronika and the woman behind. Choosing a babysitter whether in another country or your home country is always a monumental task to align all things and people. And, if you have a sensitive child or one on the spectrum the task becomes even greater. It’s not inly our choice, as parents. Trusting intuition and that each person’s story is unique, is essential. Kids with multiple languages around them learn to adapt, which ripples out for skills for life. Today, we shar...
Veronika Kadlec - The woman behind the “child whisperer”
November 14, 2019 06:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBThe kid whisperer, Veronika and the woman behind. Choosing a babysitter whether in another country or your home country is always a monumental task to align all things and people. And, if you have a sensitive child or one on the spectrum the task becomes even greater. It’s not inly our choice, as parents. Trusting intuition and that each person’s story is unique, is essential. Kids with multiple languages around them learn to adapt, which ripples out for skills for life. Today, we shar...
Veronika Kadlec - The woman behind the “kid whisperer”
November 14, 2019 06:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBThe kid whisperer, Veronika and the woman behind. Choosing a babysitter whether in another country or your home country is always a monumental task to align all things and people. And, if you have a sensitive child or one on the spectrum the task becomes even greater. It’s not inly our choice, as parents. Trusting intuition and that each person’s story is unique, is essential. Kids with multiple languages around them learn to adapt, which ripples out for skills for life. Today, we shar...
Older Moms the giving starts with you
November 06, 2019 15:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBOlder mom 1st Wednesday! California or around the world older moms face a lot of the same issues of being ready to dive in and create and connect more deeply with ourselves, yet with the demand of kids, barely having space to breathe let alone create. But, isn’t that an issue for moms of all ages? Are we addicted to “overwhelm”? Are we stuck, unable to unhook? Does our perfectionism imprison us within being the “only one to..” do so many things? What commitments will we make to each ot...
An Earthquake, the Kincade Fire and Electricity Shutdown
October 30, 2019 20:00 - 8 minutes - 5.86 MBIn this 60tiest episode of Imperfect Parenting Ariel and Mats shortly gets together to talk about their adventures since they arrived in California. It started with an Earthquake of 4.5 magnitude and then there was a fire, the KinCade Fire that forced them to evacuate and leave their temporar Californian home and after that they were in the dark for days when the electricity company shut down the power to prevent further fires. An imperfect start on a new continent for 2 imperfect paren...
2 moms, vulnerability and emotional space with self- Alba-Clara Sopensens
October 23, 2019 20:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MBPart 2 with Alba and Ariel talking about 2 mom- motherhood, partnership, vulnerability and more. We must talk more openly more often with each other about what’s REALLY happening in family life. Forget shame, we all need validation that the madness isn’t just happening in our house. Motherhood, no matter who you are, isn’t simple and we need space for our emotionality.. or bad things happen.. For true intimacy we must be vulnerable, not only with partner, but also others. Our blog touche...
2 Moms, 2 kids and their journey through societal norms and a multicultural marriage
October 17, 2019 04:00 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MBJust when you think it can’t get better, Alba and I open the conversation about the truths within 2 moms - motherhood. In this episode, we move into uncharted territory and there’s so much authenticity we didn’t want to cut much, so we made this a 2 part series! JOIN OUR CIRCLE OF SHARED MOM SECRETS. I had some serious aha moments for self and podcast, during and after our talk and I hope you will too. Alba and her wife are both moms of their twins and the kids are so much like them, ma...
“Our kids are parent proof” with Karla Zuart of Mexico
October 09, 2019 20:00 - 1 hour - 55.4 MB*oops! Talk about imperfection! today’s podcast was accidentally published according to wrong time zone! Excuse the imperfect and unfinished podcast those for those of you who already listened. “Our kids are parent proof!”, says Karla Zuart of Mexico. You need to hear it and believe it. They WILL survive your mistakes and mishaps and imperfections. As we come to the end of our Imperfect season 1.. (in next weeks) and our time in Czech Republic comes to a close and we settle into California...
“Our kids are parent proof” with Karla Zuart of Mexico
October 09, 2019 20:00 - 1 hour - 55.4 MB*oops! Talk about imperfection! today’s podcast was accidentally published according to wrong time zone! Excuse the imperfect and unfinished podcast those for those of you who already listened. “Our kids are parent proof!”, says Karla Zuart of Mexico. You need to hear it and believe it. They WILL survive your mistakes and mishaps and imperfections. As we come to the end of our Imperfect season 1.. (in next weeks) and our time in Czech Republic comes to a close and we settle into California...
Expat transcontinental move - last day in Prague
October 01, 2019 22:00 - 8 minutes - 5.94 MBLast day in Prague! On plane right now as you listen! Expat transition.. always intense.. relationship challenges and stress to max. Family, cat, moving, shipping, crazy last days and leaving a dear community we have loved to another we hold close in our hearts. The day is here. Good bye Prague! Insta @Ip_parenting Tik tok @imperfectparentingariel Website: https://imperfectparenting.net *Looking to get pregnant over 40? https://bit.ly/2ZbPSdk *Experienced pregnancy loss? I have ...
Expat transcontinental move - last day in Prague
October 01, 2019 22:00 - 8 minutes - 5.94 MBLast day in Prague! On plane right now as you listen! Expat transition.. always intense.. relationship challenges and stress to max. Family, cat, moving, shipping, crazy last days and leaving a dear community we have loved to another we hold close in our hearts. The day is here. Good bye Prague! Support the show IMPERFECT PARENTING: *Free parenting meditation* https://mailchi.mp/965b821ebde2/imperfectparentingfreeminimeditation1 Free parent de-stress tips: http://bit.ly/34TmARw Ins...
Open honest and real communication with our kids with John Crane
September 25, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 52.9 MBJohn Crane talks with us about our kids and open communication. A teacher and writer of psychology, John shares his own journey through teaching, the international school reality and his experiences with high school history, psychology and his own approach. As we are mid move at moment, the blog will appear a bit later in the day. Have a beautifully Imperfect day. Support the show IMPERFECT PARENTING: *Free parenting meditation* https://mailchi.mp/965b821ebde2/imperfectparentingfreemini...
Consciously connecting with selves and children with Jayasri Nagrale
September 18, 2019 13:00 - 50 minutes - 34.6 MBBeing a mom on her own path and connecting consciously with her own daughter, Jayasri of India, inspires us to do the same. Of course, juggling work, life, child and daily intentions and rituals can be an on-going challenge, as with any of us. Yet, our conversation opened some truth telling from Ariel's own side, as well as sparking ideas for those looking to have the best of both worlds. Having a good support system in place makes all the difference in the world. Yet, Jayasri shares her ...
911 and other safety conversations
September 11, 2019 07:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MBWe can never fully be prepared for unexpected tragedies. Yet, we can have honest talks about it, at any age, when these things are discovered by our kids. Are we prepared for an emergency? Do our kids know what to do, big or small? Do we see that our kids also guide us forward? We must build hope. More thoughts, here. Support the show IMPERFECT PARENTING: *Free parenting meditation* https://mailchi.mp/965b821ebde2/imperfectparentingfreeminimeditation1 Free parent de-stress tips: htt...