382: 8 Simple Words That Can End Family Fights with Tera Wages
Are you done with the emotional roller coaster? The meltdowns (theirs and yours), the silent treatments, the nagging feeling that you're just not connecting? Trust me, we've been there, staring at our closet, wondering what to wear when our brain is already on overload.
But what if we shared with you simple emotional regulation tools for families that can actually end the drama in just four minutes a day? Seriously, four minutes! We’re chatting with Tera Wages, CEO of Connection Codes, and she's got the secret sauce.
In this episode, you'll discover her Core Emotion Wheel, an absolute game-changer for understanding those wild feelings that pop up. Think "Inside Out 2" but, like, for real life. You’ll learn that emotions aren't "good" or "bad" – they’re actually signals telling you what you need. Loneliness? That's your cue for connection. Hurt? Time to step away from the pain. And anger? Believe it or not, that can be your superpower, kicking you into action when something needs to change!
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381: The Invisible Load Doesn’t Take a Summer Break – Here’s How to Lighten It
Why does summer break feel less like a break and more like running a 24/7 snack bar, cruise ship, and emergency repair hotline—with zero staff but you?!
If you’ve ever packed 12 snacks, 4 swimsuits, and all the sunscreen only to forget your kid’s shoes—or found yourself negotiating screen time while unclogging a toilet—this episode is your new best friend.
In this episode, we’re diving into how to lighten the invisible load for moms during summer, when the mental chaos hits peak levels. You’ll laugh, you’ll nod, you might even text this episode to your BFF with the words “OMG THIS IS ME.”
We’ll be serving up easy (but powerful!) shifts to help you stop solving everyone’s problems, name that mental chaos out loud, and even sneak away guilt-free—because yes, you deserve magic moments too.
If you’re tired of being the default parent slash camp director slash snack locator… this one’s for you. Listen and learn how to lighten the invisible load for moms—because it’s time for you to enjoy summer too.
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Turn "I'm bored" into "Look what I built!" with our digital kids course, Not So Bummer Summer! Get all the details HERE! Use the code PODCAST50 to get 50% off!
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380: Upstanders vs. Bystanders: Embracing Allyship for LGBTQ Families Everywhere with Jaimie Kelton
What do you get when you mix voiceover talent, musical theatre chops, and two kids made with a lot of love (and even more paperwork)? You get Jaimie Kelton—host of the LGBTQ family podcast The Queer Family Podcast and all-around awesome human.
In this episode, we dive into allyship that actually shows up, why inclusivity isn’t optional (especially in parenting), and how representation helps us all raise better humans. Oh—and did we mention the cupcakes at school board protests? Yeah, that happened. Also, Jaimie literally brought her sperm donor out of retirement. No big deal.
If you've ever wondered how to be a better ally—or just want to hear real talk with a lot of heart and a few giggles—this one’s for you. 💖🏳️🌈
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Turn "I'm bored" into "Look what I built!" with our digital kids course, Not So Bummer Summer! Get all the details HERE!
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379: The Summer Reset: Creating Calm With Simple Daily Rituals
Ah, summer break—that magical time when you think you’re going to have Pinterest-worthy pool days and sweet bonding moments over popsicles... but instead, you're refereeing sibling fights in 100-degree heat while Googling “how many hours of Roblox is too many?” Sound familiar?
If the lack of routine makes you feel like your sanity is slowly melting into the sidewalk, this episode is your reset button. We’re ditching the pressure to create a perfect summer and replacing it with simple, doable rituals that bring just enough structure to keep the chaos in check. Whether it’s a morning moment around the breakfast table or a “fake it ‘til you leave” timer trick to end a playground visit without tears (yours or theirs), you’ll walk away with realistic, guilt-free ways to create a summer rhythm that actually works.
Because you can enjoy summer with your kids… as long as nobody expects you to be fun 24/7.
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BONUS REWIND: 137: What To Do When Your Kid is Lying
You catch your kid in a lie and suddenly you're spiraling. Is this the first step toward a life of crime? Did you mess up somewhere along the way? Are you raising a future con artist who’s going to scam their way through life and end up on a Netflix documentary? Deep breath, friend. You are not alone—and your kid is not broken.
Turns out, lying is a totally normal part of growing up (and honestly, adulthood too... ever said “I’m on my way” when you were still in pajamas?). Kids lie because they’re scared of getting in trouble, they don’t want to disappoint us, or sometimes because, well, cookies are delicious and bedtime is dumb.
In this episode, we will tell you the real reason most kids lie, the best way to handle it when they do lie by talking you through 3 very common situations where kids lie and share with you exactly what you can do to get them to stop lying and get stronger relationship in the meantime.
Resources We Shared:
Join the Summer Vision Board Contest! We will be giving away daily prizes when you post your summer vision board on social media and tag us @noguiltmom. Get started HERE!
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No Guilt Mom Podcast Episode #061 Consequence vs. Punishment
No Guilt Mom Podcast Episode #063 How You're Self-Sabotaging Discipline at Home
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