Build-A-Bear Meltdowns, Homeschool Updates, and the Harvard Study That Says ‘Hand Them A Sponge’!
This week we’re talking meltdowns at Build-A-Bear, summer ‘homeschooling’ and why handing your toddler a sponge might actually be more life-changing than giving them another sticker chart.
We’re diving into what Harvard says is the actual secret to raising confident kids—While getting real about the messiness of teaching independence, the emotional rollercoaster that is raising small humans, and why sometimes your greatest parenting win is simply not losing it in public.
So grab your coffee (that’s probably been microwaved three times), take a deep breath, and come laugh with us as we talk confidence, chaos, intentions, and why motherhood is somehow the hardest—and funniest—job we’ve ever loved. Enjoy!
Topics Discussed on This Episode:
00:00 Introduction and Geriatric Humor
02:53 Driving and Deer Dilemmas
05:35 Editing Challenges and Communication Skills
08:46 Building Confidence in Kids
11:50 Parenting Challenges and Independence
14:28 Build-A-Bear Adventures and Meltdowns
22:17 Navigating the Chaos of Shopping with Kids
25:12 The Joys and Challenges of Adult Friendships
29:48 Dining Adventures and Culinary Discoveries
34:02 Homeschooling Insights and Parenting Wins
41:24 Family Fun at the Water Lantern Festival
Resources Mentioned On This Episode:
75-Year Harvard Study… The Secret to Raising Independent, Confident, Happy Kids? Give Them Chores! (And Start Early)
Friendship lessons during homeschool… because sharing crayons without a meltdown might just be the real core curriculum.
Because at the end of the day, if they can take turns, say sorry, and cheer each other on over a puzzle piece… Sonia’s kind of winning at life and homeschool.
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