Help Them Bloom

• 43. Why Is Potty Training So Stressful for Parents? Real Talk & Game-Changing Solutions

  Why does potty training feel like the ultimate parenting stress test? In this episode of Help Them Bloom, host Evelyn Mendal, parenting and child development expert, dives deep into one of the most anxiety-inducing milestones for parents — potty training.Evelyn is joined by Tabby Pool, a Miami-based potty training consultant and pediatric occupational therapist with 15+ years of experience across the UK, Australia, and South Africa, and Elena Ducoin, mom and inventor of My Bee Bear, a unique potty training underwear designed for both day and night use.Together, they unpack:- Why potty training is such a developmental challenge — not just a “three-day method.”- How cultural expectations have shaped unrealistic timelines.- The real signs of readiness (and what not to focus on).- How to make the process less of a power struggle — and maybe even fun!- The story behind a mom’s creative invention that changed nighttime training forever.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction to Potty Training Challenges01:51 Understanding the Stress of Potty Training04:44 Signs of Potty Readiness07:09 Cultural Shifts in Potty Training Practices08:40 Personal Experiences with Potty Training12:00 Innovative Solutions for Nighttime Potty Training15:58 Creating a Supportive Environment for Potty Training19:28 No Pressure Approach to Potty Training24:49 Addressing Regression and Withholding in Potty Training26:26 Understanding Constipation in Children31:06 Addressing Fears Around Toilet Use35:05 Strategies for Daytime and Nighttime Potty Training41:59 Recognizing Red Flags in Toilet Training48:12 Innovative Solutions for Potty Training ChallengesFollow along on Instagram: @hatchandbloomco instagram.com/hatchandbloomco Visit the website: https://www.hatchandbloom.co/ Produced by Haynow Media: https://haynowmedia.com/

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• 42. Fertility, IVF, Miscarriage & Identity: Navigating the Emotional Journey | Sarita Broda, MFT

  Feeling alone in your fertility journey? You’re not. Sarita Broda, MFT, a specialist in reproductive mental health, unpacks the emotional, relational, and societal impacts of fertility challenges, miscarriage, and IVF. From navigating grief and loss, managing anxiety and fear, to reclaiming your identity through the journey, Sarita shares insights from her work supporting individuals and couples through reproductive mental health challenges, including:- Coping with the grief of miscarriage and failed cycles- Navigating anxiety, fear, and the uncertainty of fertility treatments- How fertility struggles affect identity, relationships, and your sense of self- Practical tools for emotional regulation, resilience, and supportTimestamps:0:00 – Introduction: Evelyn & Sarita3:41 – How fertility work found Sarita8:03 – Emotional, relational & societal impacts of fertility challenges18:01 – Understanding miscarriage & ambiguous loss29:48 – Identity shifts during fertility journeys35:32 – Finding joy & maintaining self outside fertilityFollow along on Instagram: @hatchandbloomco instagram.com/hatchandbloomco Visit the website: https://www.hatchandbloom.co/ Produced by Haynow Media: https://haynowmedia.com/

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• 41. How to Make Kids Love Brushing Their Teeth | Dr. Yamila Garber

  Parents, does brushing your child’s teeth feel like a daily battle? You’re not alone.Pediatric dentist Dr. Yamila Garber shares practical strategies to turn nightly power struggles into calm, confident routines—and set your child up for a lifetime of healthy smiles. From tackling toddler teeth brushing, choosing the right toothpaste, and flossing tips, to managing thumb-sucking and pacifier habits, Dr. Gerber gives actionable advice every parent can use—without stress, tears, or anxiety.Learn:- How parental energy affects children’s dental anxiety- The best age to start dental visits and why early visits matter- Tips for toddler and preschool teeth brushing (yes, even the fussy ones!)- Pacifier and thumb-sucking strategies that actually work- How to make oral hygiene fun and stress-free for the whole familyTIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Introduction to Dental Anxiety02:46 Understanding Dental Fear in Children05:38 The Importance of Early Dental Visits08:23 Brushing Techniques and Tips for Kids11:35 Navigating Dental Care Challenges14:23 Choosing the Right Dental Products17:17 Creating a Fun Dental Routine19:27 Navigating Thumb Sucking Challenges27:01 Understanding Eating Habits and Cavity Prevention33:25 Building Healthy Dental Relationships

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• 40. Raising Girls in Today's World

  What does it take to raise confident, emotionally secure daughters in today’s world?Michelle Dempsey-Multack—divorce coach, co-parenting expert, and best-selling author of Moms Moving On—returns to Help Them Bloom with Evelyn Mendal to discuss the complexities of raising daughters in today's society. With constant social media, peer pressure, early skincare routines, and a world that’s moving way too fast, raising girls today feels like navigating a minefield.They explore the emotional toll of modern girlhood (and motherhood), why girls are growing up faster—and what we can do about it, creating a home where your child always feels safe to open up. They get personal sharing stories about about insecurity, fitting in, and letting go  – as well as revealing how generational trauma and silence show up in parenting.TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Introduction1:01 - Raising Girls in Today's World10:01 - Childhood vs. Now20:01 - Parental Fears and Overcoming Them30:01 - The Importance of Open Communication40:01 - Coping with Rejection and Building Resilience50:01 - Body Image and Self-Confidence1:00:01 - Conclusion and Final ThoughtsSTAY CONNECTED: Follow on Instagram: @hatchandbloomco instagram.com/hatchandbloomco Visit the website: https://www.hatchandbloom.co/Produced by Haynow Media: https://haynowmedia.com/

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• 39. How to Parent from a Mindful Place with Dr. Alexandra Sredni, Psy. D., PLLC

  Are you parenting on autopilot—or truly present with your child?Miami-based licensed psychologist Dr. Alexandra Sredni, Psy. D., PLLC, joins Help Them Bloom with Evelyn Mendal for an honest and insightful conversation on the power of mindfulness in parenting. Together, they unpack how to shift from reacting to responding, why self-acceptance is key to accepting your child, and how our relationship with technology can undermine meaningful connection. From emotional regulation to modeling mindfulness and making space for repair, this episode offers practical strategies to slow down, be present, and raise emotionally aware children—starting with your own inner work.Learn more about Dr. Alexandra Sredni's practice: https://www.miamibeachtherapist.com/CHAPTERS:00:00 Introduction to Mindfulness in Parenting02:59 The Journey into Mindfulness05:53 Understanding Mindfulness and Its Importance08:27 Mindfulness as a Tool for Parenting Challenges11:22 The Impact of Technology on Presence14:06 Reacting vs. Responding in Parenting16:59 The Power of Apologizing and Repairing Relationships19:56 Accepting Children for Who They Are22:44 Practical Tips for Mindful ParentingSTAY CONNECTED: Follow us on Instagram: @hatchandbloomco instagram.com/hatchandbloomco Visit our website: https://www.hatchandbloom.co/Produced by Haynow Media: https://haynowmedia.com/

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