The Purposeful Parent

The Purposeful Parent

The Purposeful Parent is a podcast for inspired parents. We are Melissa Curtis and Kristin Joy Davis. Melissa is a parent and founder of the Inner Architect. She guides parents to meaningfully connect, communicate effectively, break cycles, and learn to intentionally parent their kids. Kristin is an educator, a children's book author, and founder of Language Ninjas. Through Language Ninjas and her books, she guides parents and kids to empower their language. On this podcast, we are highlighting people who are choosing to parent outside of the box and be a purposeful parent. read less
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Episodes

Episode #49 with guest Matt Beaudreau - Shaping Kids Into Critical Thinkers
Aug 10 2023
Episode #49 with guest Matt Beaudreau - Shaping Kids Into Critical Thinkers
Today on the Purposeful Parent Podcast, we are speaking with Matt Beaudreau, Key Note Speaker, Consultant, and Coach to organizations around the world. Matt has a reputation as a provocative thought leader in educational andpersonal development practices. In 2017, Matt Beaudreau Founded Acton Academy Placer Schools; schools that utilize the Socratic method, with an emphasis on self-direction and cultivating confident, independent young people with strong sense of character and personal responsibility. He has since helped to open multiple campuses around the world. Pulling from his experience in the Acton model, in January of 2021, Matt co-founded Apogee Strong with Tim Kennedy, a mentorship program designed for young men from 12 to 22 to take on challenges presented by men who have come before them, in order to learn to lead. It is a right of passage through mentorship, action, and self-discovery so that young men can become true leaders. This has blossomed into a mission to bring back classic masculinity in the home, and fueled the launch of the Apogee Strong Dads Program in 2023. Matt is the founder of the Apogee Strong Foundation, which is a 501(c)3 that provides scholarships for school, experience, camp, and leadership opportunities for young men around the world. Where to find Matt and learn more about Apogee: Instagram: @mattbeaudreau and @apogeeprogram https://apogeestrongdads.com https://apogeestrong.com https://apogeestrongfoundation.org * * * Thank you for listening to the Purposeful Parent Podcast.  If you are enjoying the podcast, make sure to subscribe, rate, and share it with your friends. Want to create more gratitude in your day?  Grab a copy of our printable ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠4-week Gratitude Growth Journal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ perfect for families wanting to shift their mindset with gratitude. To learn more about Melissa and Kristin follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@the_pursposeful_parent⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram.  You can also find out what Melissa is up to by following ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Inner_Architect⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram.  To keep up with Kristin, follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@LanguageNinjas⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram. Join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Purposeful Parent Facebook Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to meet other parents, educators, and caregivers who are inspired to create change in their lives and their kids. We would love to hear how you are choosing to purposefully parent, so please feel free to reach out to us and say hi.
Episode #48 with guest Ann Coleman - Guiding Teens into Adulthood
Aug 3 2023
Episode #48 with guest Ann Coleman - Guiding Teens into Adulthood
Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Purposeful Parent Podcast.  Today we are talking with Ann Coleman, host and founder of Neurogility. Ann is a mom, attorney, educator, podcaster, and an advocate for parenting teens with more warmth, respect and emotional intelligence and less control and punishment.  Ann is helping parents better understand their teens and tweens to guide them successfully into adulthood. Where to find Ann and learn more about Neurogility: Speaking of Teens podcast (https://neurogility.com/podcast)Website (https://neurogility.com)Instagram (@neurogility)Facebook Group (https://urlgeni.us/facebook/teen) Free Parenting Guides for folks parenting teens and tweens * * * Thank you for listening to the Purposeful Parent Podcast.  If you are enjoying the podcast, make sure to subscribe, rate, and share it with your friends. Want to create more gratitude in your day?  Grab a copy of our printable ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠4-week Gratitude Growth Journal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ perfect for families wanting to shift their mindset with gratitude. To learn more about Melissa and Kristin follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@the_pursposeful_parent⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram.  You can also find out what Melissa is up to by following ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Inner_Architect⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram.  To keep up with Kristin, follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@LanguageNinjas⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram. Join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Purposeful Parent Facebook Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to meet other parents, educators, and caregivers who are inspired to create change in their lives and their kids. We would love to hear how you are choosing to purposefully parent, so please feel free to reach out to us and say hi.
Episode #47 with guest Mel Mutterspaugh - Using Plants as Medicine
Jul 27 2023
Episode #47 with guest Mel Mutterspaugh - Using Plants as Medicine
Thank you for joining us for this episode of the Purposeful Parent Podcast.  Today we are talking with Mel Mutterspaugh, founder of Apothecary Momma.  Mel is an apothecary herbalist and has been studying plant medicines for over 20 years.  She is passionate about teaching moms to use plants as medicine in safe and effective ways.  She is educating people through her Apothecary Momma program and her podcast the Herbalist’s Path.  Mel gives moms the confidence to use natural remedies and is on a mission to bring an herbalist into every home once again. Where to learn more about Mel and herbal medicine: Website: https://www.theherbalistspath.com/apothecary-momma-herbal-mentorship https://www.youtube.com/c/TheHerbalistsPath https://www.tiktok.com/@theherbalistspath https://www.facebook.com/TheHerbalistsPathhttps://www.instagram.com/theherbalistspath/ https://www.pinterest.com/TheHerbalistsPath/ Get your free medicinal herb guide here: https://www.theherbalistspath.com/ * * * Thank you for listening to the Purposeful Parent Podcast.  If you are enjoying the podcast, make sure to subscribe, rate, and share it with your friends. Want to create more gratitude in your day?  Grab a copy of our printable ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠4-week Gratitude Growth Journal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ perfect for families wanting to shift their mindset with gratitude. To learn more about Melissa and Kristin follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@the_pursposeful_parent⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram.  You can also find out what Melissa is up to by following ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Inner_Architect⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram.  To keep up with Kristin, follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@LanguageNinjas⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram. Join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Purposeful Parent Facebook Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to meet other parents, educators, and caregivers who are inspired to create change in their lives and their kids. We would love to hear how you are choosing to purposefully parent, so please feel free to reach out to us and say hi.
Episode #46 with guest Chris Fugelsang - Teaching Kids Tools for Success
Jul 20 2023
Episode #46 with guest Chris Fugelsang - Teaching Kids Tools for Success
Welcome to the Purposeful Parent Podcast.  Today we have the pleasure of talking with Chris Fugelsang.  Chris has taught special education for 18 years in both New York and Japan. He spent the last 2 years transitioning into becoming a full-time business owner and an Executive Function, ADHD and 2e coach for students and their families.  Chris has a passion for helping kids with executive functioning delays gain tools to help them be successful in life. Where to find Chris: Website: ExceptionalPath.com Instagram: @efcoachchris * * * Thank you for listening to the Purposeful Parent Podcast.  If you are enjoying the podcast, make sure to subscribe, rate, and share it with your friends. Want to create more gratitude in your day?  Grab a copy of our printable ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠4-week Gratitude Growth Journal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ perfect for families wanting to shift their mindset with gratitude. To learn more about Melissa and Kristin follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@the_pursposeful_parent⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram.  You can also find out what Melissa is up to by following ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Inner_Architect⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram.  To keep up with Kristin, follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@LanguageNinjas⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram. Join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Purposeful Parent Facebook Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to meet other parents, educators, and caregivers who are inspired to create change in their lives and their kids. We would love to hear how you are choosing to purposefully parent, so please feel free to reach out to us and say hi.
Episode #45 with guest Sarah Cox - Finding Hope After Loss
Jul 13 2023
Episode #45 with guest Sarah Cox - Finding Hope After Loss
Welcome to another episode of the Purposeful Parent Podcast.  Today we are talking with Sarah Cox.  Sarah is the host of the podcast Finding Hope After Loss where she shares stories on pregnancy and infant loss as well as infertility.  Sarah has had a journey herself with all of these.  I’m going to let her tell her story herself about her journey.  Now she is sharing her story and the story of others to help raise awareness through her podcast as well as Project Finding Your Rainbow.  Sarah is helping others learn to live through their grief and find happiness again. Where to find Sarah: Website: www.journeyforjasmine.com.Facebook and Instagram: @journeyforjasminePodcast: Finding Hope After Loss * * * Thank you for listening to the Purposeful Parent Podcast.  If you are enjoying the podcast, make sure to subscribe, rate, and share it with your friends. Want to create more gratitude in your day?  Grab a copy of our printable ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠4-week Gratitude Growth Journal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ perfect for families wanting to shift their mindset with gratitude. To learn more about Melissa and Kristin follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@the_pursposeful_parent⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram.  You can also find out what Melissa is up to by following ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Inner_Architect⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram.  To keep up with Kristin, follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@LanguageNinjas⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram. Join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Purposeful Parent Facebook Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to meet other parents, educators, and caregivers who are inspired to create change in their lives and their kids. We would love to hear how you are choosing to purposefully parent, so please feel free to reach out to us and say hi.
Episode #44 with guest Mark England - the Impact of Our Words
Jun 29 2023
Episode #44 with guest Mark England - the Impact of Our Words
Welcome to the Purposeful Parent Podcast.  Today we are chatting with Mark England.  Mark is a Tedx speaker, co-founder and head coach of Enlifted - a method that transforms raw thoughts into powerful, workable intentions ready for action.  Mark has been studying how words affect us for years, and he has been teaching others how their words have an impact on their reality.  Melissa and I both have had the privilege of learning the Enlifted Method from Mark, which has had an influence on our work and the Purposeful Parent Podcast. Where to learn more about Mark and the Enlifted Method: Website: enlifted.me Instagram: @enliftedcoaches Eliminate Soft Talk from your vocabulary with the Soft Talk Challenge: https://enlifted.me/softtalk/ * * * Thank you for listening to the Purposeful Parent Podcast.  If you are enjoying the podcast, make sure to subscribe, rate, and share it with your friends. Want to create more gratitude in your day?  Grab a copy of our printable ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠4-week Gratitude Growth Journal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ perfect for families wanting to shift their mindset with gratitude. To learn more about Melissa and Kristin follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@the_pursposeful_parent⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram.  You can also find out what Melissa is up to by following ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Inner_Architect⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram.  To keep up with Kristin, follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@LanguageNinjas⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram. Join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Purposeful Parent Facebook Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to meet other parents, educators, and caregivers who are inspired to create change in their lives and their kids. We would love to hear how you are choosing to purposefully parent, so please feel free to reach out to us and say hi.
Episode #43 with guest Simon Calnan - Leading From the Heart
Jun 22 2023
Episode #43 with guest Simon Calnan - Leading From the Heart
Welcome to the Purposeful Parent Podcast.  Today we are talking with Simon Calnan.  Simon is a children’s book author, speaker, and healer.  Simon has been working with parents to bring conscious communication and experiences to the relationships between parents and children.  He also has been teaching children and teens life skills and meditation.  Simon teaches from a heart centered space and offers opportunities for people to empower themselves and thrive. Where to learn more about Simon and his books: www.sograteful.ca * * * Thank you for listening to the Purposeful Parent Podcast.  If you are enjoying the podcast, make sure to subscribe, rate, and share it with your friends. Want to create more gratitude in your day?  Grab a copy of our printable ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠4-week Gratitude Growth Journal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ perfect for families wanting to shift their mindset with gratitude. To learn more about Melissa and Kristin follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@the_pursposeful_parent⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram.  You can also find out what Melissa is up to by following ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Inner_Architect⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram.  To keep up with Kristin, follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@LanguageNinjas⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram. Join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Purposeful Parent Facebook Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to meet other parents, educators, and caregivers who are inspired to create change in their lives and their kids. We would love to hear how you are choosing to purposefully parent, so please feel free to reach out to us and say hi.
Episode #42 with guest Gunner Duck - Purposeful Kids
Jun 15 2023
Episode #42 with guest Gunner Duck - Purposeful Kids
Welcome to the Purposeful Parent Podcast.  Today we are talking with Gunner Duck.  He is an award winning children’s book author and illustrator of the Puppy Ninja series.  These books teach mindfulness to kids.  Gunner is also 10 years old.  We thought it would be fun to highlight a kid who is living purposefully and encouraging others to do so as well. To learn more about Gunner and buy his books, visit: https://ninjapuppyco.com/ * * * Thank you for listening to the Purposeful Parent Podcast.  If you are enjoying the podcast, make sure to subscribe, rate, and share it with your friends. Want to create more gratitude in your day?  Grab a copy of our printable ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠4-week Gratitude Growth Journal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ perfect for families wanting to shift their mindset with gratitude. To learn more about Melissa and Kristin follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@the_pursposeful_parent⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram.  You can also find out what Melissa is up to by following ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Inner_Architect⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram.  To keep up with Kristin, follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@LanguageNinjas⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram. Join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Purposeful Parent Facebook Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to meet other parents, educators, and caregivers who are inspired to create change in their lives and their kids. We would love to hear how you are choosing to purposefully parent, so please feel free to reach out to us and say hi.
Episode #41 with guest Angie Grandt - Building Strong, Connected Relationships with Children
Jun 8 2023
Episode #41 with guest Angie Grandt - Building Strong, Connected Relationships with Children
Welcome to this episode of the Purposeful Parent Podcast.  Today we have the honor of talking with Angie Grandt.  Angie is a mindset coach, speech therapist, and has worked in the autism field for a couple of decades.  She helps adoptive parents through worry, frustration and resentment to create hope and joy through lasting connections. Angie has a method that focuses on mindset first, before learning strategies to manage behaviors. Which leads to connected parents rather than reactive parents.  As a former foster mom as well as an adoptive and biological mom, she is passionate about helping adoptive parents build strong, connected relationships with their children. Where to find Angie: Website:  https://connectedparentswithangie.ck.page Linktree: https://linktr.ee/connectedparentswithangie Join her Connected Parents Facebook Group * * * Thank you for listening to the Purposeful Parent Podcast.  If you are enjoying the podcast, make sure to subscribe, rate, and share it with your friends. Want to create more gratitude in your day?  Grab a copy of our printable ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠4-week Gratitude Growth Journal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ perfect for families wanting to shift their mindset with gratitude. To learn more about Melissa and Kristin follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@the_pursposeful_parent⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram.  You can also find out what Melissa is up to by following ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Inner_Architect⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram.  To keep up with Kristin, follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@LanguageNinjas⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram. Join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Purposeful Parent Facebook Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to meet other parents, educators, and caregivers who are inspired to create change in their lives and their kids. We would love to hear how you are choosing to purposefully parent, so please feel free to reach out to us and say hi.
Episode #40 with guest Kate O'Rourke - Reclaiming Your Life
Jun 1 2023
Episode #40 with guest Kate O'Rourke - Reclaiming Your Life
Welcome to the Purposeful Parent Podcast.  Today we are talking with Kate O’Rourke.  Kate is a Certified Life Coach helping overwhelmed moms ditch the “shoulds” and guilt to find presence and joy. As a single mom to two boys, Kate has been able to set boundaries, let go of mom guilt and manage her stress and overwhelm with the same tools she teaches her clients. Kate is also the host of the Reclaim Your Life With Kate podcast. Where to find Kate: Reclaim with Kate on IG and Tik TokThe Reclaim Your Life With Kate podcast - Spotify and Applewww.reclaimwithkate.com * * * Thank you for listening to the Purposeful Parent Podcast.  If you are enjoying the podcast, make sure to subscribe, rate, and share it with your friends. Want to create more gratitude in your day?  Grab a copy of our printable ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠4-week Gratitude Growth Journal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ perfect for families wanting to shift their mindset with gratitude. To learn more about Melissa and Kristin follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@the_pursposeful_parent⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram.  You can also find out what Melissa is up to by following ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Inner_Architect⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram.  To keep up with Kristin, follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@LanguageNinjas⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram. Join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Purposeful Parent Facebook Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to meet other parents, educators, and caregivers who are inspired to create change in their lives and their kids. We would love to hear how you are choosing to purposefully parent, so please feel free to reach out to us and say hi.
Episode #39 with guest Beth Tyson - Understanding Childhood Trauma
May 25 2023
Episode #39 with guest Beth Tyson - Understanding Childhood Trauma
Welcome to the Purposeful Parent Podcast.  Today we have the pleasure of talking with Beth Tyson.  Beth is a childhood trauma consultant, Director of Trauma-Informed Practices at Connect Our Kids, EMDR Certified Therapist, CASA Volunteer, Co-Chair of the PA Child Abuse Prevention Team & Children's Book Author.  Beth is also a mother, a helper, and a flawed human experiencing all the ups and downs of life.  She educates organizations on the impact of childhood trauma and how to prevent and heal trauma in children. Where to find Beth: Website: Bethtyson.com Instagram: bethtyson_traumaconsulting Facebook: Beth Tyson Trauma Consulting Join her Facebook Group Emotiminds Check out her book A Grandfamily for Sullivan Watch Beth Read A Grandfamily for Sullivan: https://www.bethtyson.com/reading * * * Thank you for listening to the Purposeful Parent Podcast.  If you are enjoying the podcast, make sure to subscribe, rate, and share it with your friends. Want to create more gratitude in your day?  Grab a copy of our printable ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠4-week Gratitude Growth Journal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ perfect for families wanting to shift their mindset with gratitude. To learn more about Melissa and Kristin follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@the_pursposeful_parent⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram.  You can also find out what Melissa is up to by following ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Inner_Architect⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram.  To keep up with Kristin, follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@LanguageNinjas⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram. Join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Purposeful Parent Facebook Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to meet other parents, educators, and caregivers who are inspired to create change in their lives and their kids. We would love to hear how you are choosing to purposefully parent, so please feel free to reach out to us and say hi.
Episode #38 with guest Olivier Bernier - Inclusion in the Classroom
May 18 2023
Episode #38 with guest Olivier Bernier - Inclusion in the Classroom
Welcome to the Purposeful Parent Podcast.  Today we are talking with Olivier Bernier.  Olivier is an award winning director and a father.  Olivier develops, produces, and directs original content that aims to put a hyper focus on the way we look at the world.  With his documentary Forget Me Not, Olivier and his wife Hilda turn the camera on themselves to document their fight to have their son, Emilio, with Down Syndrome included in the New York Public School system.  They are bringing light on their fight to bring inclusion into the classroom. Where to find the Forget Me Not documentary: https://www.forgetmenotdocumentary.com * * * Thank you for listening to the Purposeful Parent Podcast.  If you are enjoying the podcast, make sure to subscribe, rate, and share it with your friends. Want to create more gratitude in your day?  Grab a copy of our printable ⁠⁠⁠⁠4-week Gratitude Growth Journal⁠⁠⁠⁠ perfect for families wanting to shift their mindset with gratitude. To learn more about Melissa and Kristin follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠@the_pursposeful_parent⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram.  You can also find out what Melissa is up to by following ⁠⁠⁠⁠@Inner_Architect⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram.  To keep up with Kristin, follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠@LanguageNinjas⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram. Join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠Purposeful Parent Facebook Group⁠⁠⁠⁠ to meet other parents, educators, and caregivers who are inspired to create change in their lives and their kids. We would love to hear how you are choosing to purposefully parent, so please feel free to reach out to us and say hi.
Episode #37 with guest Val Saucier - Parenting and Personal Growth
May 11 2023
Episode #37 with guest Val Saucier - Parenting and Personal Growth
Hello and welcome to another episode of the Purposeful Parent Podcast.  We have a great conversation lined up today with Valerie Saucier.  Val is a single mom to two boys, a registered massage therapist also a competitive masters Olympic lifting athlete. Val has been on her own healing journey and is becoming more and more aware of her own triggers and how to regulate her nervous system so she can show up as a better mom to her kids.  We are excited to be talking with Val today.  Melissa had the opportunity to get to know her from a mastermind they were both in and Val's fun loving energy and zest for life is so contagious. Melissa's had the opportunity to have some personal conversations around parenting and personal growth with Val that we are excited to bring to the podcast today. Where to find Val: Instagram: @val_saucier * * * Thank you for listening to the Purposeful Parent Podcast.  If you are enjoying the podcast, make sure to subscribe, rate, and share it with your friends. Want to create more gratitude in your day?  Grab a copy of our printable ⁠⁠⁠⁠4-week Gratitude Growth Journal⁠⁠⁠⁠ perfect for families wanting to shift their mindset with gratitude. To learn more about Melissa and Kristin follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠@the_pursposeful_parent⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram.  You can also find out what Melissa is up to by following ⁠⁠⁠⁠@Inner_Architect⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram.  To keep up with Kristin, follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠@LanguageNinjas⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram. Join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠Purposeful Parent Facebook Group⁠⁠⁠⁠ to meet other parents, educators, and caregivers who are inspired to create change in their lives and their kids. We would love to hear how you are choosing to purposefully parent, so please feel free to reach out to us and say hi.
Episode #36 with guest Avril Brown - Breaking Generational Patterns
May 4 2023
Episode #36 with guest Avril Brown - Breaking Generational Patterns
Welcome to another episode of the Purposeful Parent Podcast.  Today we are talking with Avril Brown.  Avril is a mom coach and mind-body practitioner.  She is E4 Trauma trained and certified in Core Skills trauma treatment.  Motherhood brought Avril to her knees, and she was struck with the realization that to break generational patterns and be the parent she wanted to be, she first needed to do the inner work.  Avril now uses her professional training and personal experience to empower other moms to deeply get to know who they are. Where to find Avril: Facebook - Avril BrownInstagram - @avril1brown * * * Thank you for listening to the Purposeful Parent Podcast.  If you are enjoying the podcast, make sure to subscribe, rate, and share it with your friends. Want to create more gratitude in your day?  Grab a copy of our printable ⁠⁠⁠4-week Gratitude Growth Journal⁠⁠⁠ perfect for families wanting to shift their mindset with gratitude. To learn more about Melissa and Kristin follow ⁠⁠⁠@the_pursposeful_parent⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram.  You can also find out what Melissa is up to by following ⁠⁠⁠@Inner_Architect⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram.  To keep up with Kristin, follow ⁠⁠⁠@LanguageNinjas⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram. Join our ⁠⁠⁠Purposeful Parent Facebook Group⁠⁠⁠ to meet other parents, educators, and caregivers who are inspired to create change in their lives and their kids. We would love to hear how you are choosing to purposefully parent, so please feel free to reach out to us and say hi.
Episode #35 with guest Lauren Crocker - The Power of Horse Therapy
Apr 27 2023
Episode #35 with guest Lauren Crocker - The Power of Horse Therapy
Hi and welcome to the Purposeful Parent Podcast.  Today we are talking with Lauren Crocker.  Lauren’s true passion lies in her non-profit,  Saddled Souls. This equine-centered oasis is focused on helping children with disabilities and special needs. Equine therapy has been shown to teach kids many skills from improving balance and coordination to building confidence to setting boundaries, and many other skills.  Through gentle interaction with horses, children with disabilities can experience a sense of freedom and physical freedom that is not always attainable in other therapies. As a single mom, Lauren's dedication to making a difference in her community is truly inspiring. Where to find Lauren: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lauren.crocker.1011 Saddled Souls Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SaddledSouls Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurencrocker1/ * * * Thank you for listening to the Purposeful Parent Podcast.  If you are enjoying the podcast, make sure to subscribe, rate, and share it with your friends. Want to create more gratitude in your day?  Grab a copy of our printable ⁠⁠4-week Gratitude Growth Journal⁠⁠ perfect for families wanting to shift their mindset with gratitude. To learn more about Melissa and Kristin follow ⁠⁠@the_pursposeful_parent⁠⁠ on Instagram.  You can also find out what Melissa is up to by following ⁠⁠@Inner_Architect⁠⁠ on Instagram.  To keep up with Kristin, follow ⁠⁠@LanguageNinjas⁠⁠ on Instagram. Join our ⁠⁠Purposeful Parent Facebook Group⁠⁠ to meet other parents, educators, and caregivers who are inspired to create change in their lives and their kids. We would love to hear how you are choosing to purposefully parent, so please feel free to reach out to us and say hi.
Episode #34 with guest Dr. BG Mancini - Creating a Healthy Family Nervous System
Apr 20 2023
Episode #34 with guest Dr. BG Mancini - Creating a Healthy Family Nervous System
Today we get the privilege of talking with Dr. BG Mancini of the Brain Gut Institute, which was founded to educate parents and practitioners on properly assessing children and seeing early hidden signs of early neurodevelopmental delays and the effects of undiagnosed food sensitivities on the brain.  Dr. BG finds joy in sharing about the amazing healing capabilities of the body with anyone who will listen.  Every cell in our body is designed for homeostasis and to help us survive.  Moving from surviving to thriving is where the real fun begins. Where to find Dr. BG: Instagram: @braingutinstitute Website: www.braingutinstitute.com * * * Thank you for listening to the Purposeful Parent Podcast.  If you are enjoying the podcast, make sure to subscribe, rate, and share it with your friends. Want to create more gratitude in your day?  Grab a copy of our printable ⁠⁠4-week Gratitude Growth Journal⁠⁠ perfect for families wanting to shift their mindset with gratitude. To learn more about Melissa and Kristin follow ⁠⁠@the_pursposeful_parent⁠⁠ on Instagram.  You can also find out what Melissa is up to by following ⁠⁠@Inner_Architect⁠⁠ on Instagram.  To keep up with Kristin, follow ⁠⁠@LanguageNinjas⁠⁠ on Instagram. Join our ⁠⁠Purposeful Parent Facebook Group⁠⁠ to meet other parents, educators, and caregivers who are inspired to create change in their lives and their kids. We would love to hear how you are choosing to purposefully parent, so please feel free to reach out to us and say hi.
Episode #32 with guest Ashley Blanco - Rise Where You Are
Apr 6 2023
Episode #32 with guest Ashley Blanco - Rise Where You Are
Today on the Purposeful Parent Podcast, we are talking with Ashley Blanco.  Ashley is a family partnership professional, community partnership enthusiast, online course creator, author, and life coach for kids. As a dreamer, visionary, and doer, she enjoys joining forces with leaders who are heart-centered, people-soft, and values-driven. Her recipe for enriching learning experiences include movement, joy, laughter, insight, gratitude for wisdom, and intentional moments for stillness. If she's not reading about leadership and how to help others, you can find her sharing what she reads among people with whom she enjoys working. Where to find Ashley: Website: www.risewhereyouare.com Instagram: @ashleythekidscoach Get Ashley's Tell Me You Love Me Without Telling Me You Love Me card deck here: https://www.risewhereyouare.com/products/ * * * Thank you for listening to the Purposeful Parent Podcast.  If you are enjoying the podcast, make sure to subscribe, rate, and share it with your friends. Want to create more gratitude in your day?  Grab a copy of our printable ⁠4-week Gratitude Growth Journal⁠ perfect for families wanting to shift their mindset with gratitude. To learn more about Melissa and Kristin follow ⁠@the_pursposeful_parent⁠ on Instagram.  You can also find out what Melissa is up to by following ⁠@Inner_Architect⁠ on Instagram.  To keep up with Kristin, follow ⁠@LanguageNinjas⁠ on Instagram. Join our ⁠Purposeful Parent Facebook Group⁠ to meet other parents, educators, and caregivers who are inspired to create change in their lives and their kids. We would love to hear how you are choosing to purposefully parent, so please feel free to reach out to us and say hi.
Episode #31 with guest Nicole Cumberbatch - It Takes A Villiage
Mar 30 2023
Episode #31 with guest Nicole Cumberbatch - It Takes A Villiage
Today on the Purposeful Parent Podcast, we are chatting with Nicole Cumberbatch.  Nicole is a proud boy mom on a mission to uplift and empower mothers on their motherhood journey.  Nicole is a corporate VP turned Mompreneur, a published author, a speaker, and host of the podcast the Motherhood Village.  After she had her son, she struggled with career identity, postpartum anxiety, and balancing life with a newborn.  Nicole believes it is important to have open and honest conversations about motherhood and the challenges mothers face, so she started the Motherhood Village.  She believes it takes a village to raise a child, but most importantly, it takes a village to uplift a mother. Where to find Nicole: Www.themotherhoodvillage.com * * * Thank you for listening to the Purposeful Parent Podcast.  If you are enjoying the podcast, make sure to subscribe, rate, and share it with your friends. Want to create more gratitude in your day?  Grab a copy of our printable 4-week Gratitude Growth Journal perfect for families wanting to shift their mindset with gratitude. To learn more about Melissa and Kristin follow @the_pursposeful_parent on Instagram.  You can also find out what Melissa is up to by following @Inner_Architect on Instagram.  To keep up with Kristin, follow @LanguageNinjas on Instagram. Join our Purposeful Parent Facebook Group to meet other parents, educators, and caregivers who are inspired to create change in their lives and their kids. We would love to hear how you are choosing to purposefully parent, so please feel free to reach out to us and say hi.