Moms, it’s so fun to meet a celebrity and find she’s as warm and relatable as we’d hoped. We know you’ll think so too!In today’s episode, we sit down with the incredible Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt. A New York Times bestselling author, Katherine gave birth to her third baby and children’s book, “Kat and Brandy,” all in the same year. Katherine shares her inspiration for this heartwarming story, plus she opens us about the joys and challenges of motherhood in such a vulnerable way. She also shares a glimpse into her marriage to Chris Pratt and some gems of wisdom that will stay with you long after you listen:- her focus on spending quality time with each of her kids in light of this busy season of life- her “family first” philosophy and her mission to recreate the incredible childhood she enjoyed- why communication is the key to success in her marriage (and why a program called Imago has been a gamechanger!)- how transcendental meditation (TM) changed her mental health during the stress of parenting- how she approached becoming a step parent and the village that helps her succeed in the roleYou can learn more about Katherine and her books on her website, and don’t forget to check out her podcast “BDA Baby” and follow her on IG @katherineschwarzeneggerFind us at www.thelocalmomsnetwork.comIG: @thelocalmomsnetworkEmail: demetra@thelocalmomsnetwork.comPodcast facilities provided by Stamford Studios Digital Factory.
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Moms, it’s so fun to meet a celebrity and find she’s as warm and relatable as we’d hoped. We know you’ll think so too!In today’s episode, we sit down with the incredible Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt. A New York Times bestselling author, Katherine gave birth to her third baby and children’s book, “Kat and Brandy,” all in the same year. Katherine shares her inspiration for this heartwarming story, plus she opens us about the joys and challenges of motherhood in such a vulnerable way. She also shares a glimpse into her marriage to Chris Pratt and some gems of wisdom that will stay with you long after you listen:- her focus on spending quality time with each of her kids in light of this busy season of life- her “family first” philosophy and her mission to recreate the incredible childhood she enjoyed- why communication is the key to success in her marriage (and why a program called Imago has been a gamechanger!)- how transcendental meditation (TM) changed her mental health during the stress of parenting- how she approached becoming a step parent and the village that helps her succeed in the roleYou can learn more about Katherine and her books on her website, and don’t forget to check out her podcast “BDA Baby” and follow her on IG @katherineschwarzeneggerFind us at www.thelocalmomsnetwork.comIG: @thelocalmomsnetworkEmail: demetra@thelocalmomsnetwork.comPodcast facilities provided by Stamford Studios Digital Factory.
Ep. 40 - This is So Awkward! Talking Sex, Drugs & Teens with Vanessa Kroll Bennett (Part 2)
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5 months ago
Ep. 40 - This is So Awkward! Talking Sex, Drugs & Teens with Vanessa Kroll Bennett (Part 2)
Trigger Warning: Adult TopicsMoms, raising kids takes courage and the tween & teen years make that clear really quickly. If conversations about drugs make you cringe and the thought of discussing sex has you delaying the conversation, today’s episode is for you. As Vanessa Kroll Bennett tells us, we can absolutely share with our kids just how nervous and uncomfortable we are! Vanessa is the co-author of a book and the co-host of a podcast called “That’s So Awkward!” Along with Dr. Cara Natterson, they teach parents how to handle the challenges of puberty. This episode-which is Part 2 of our far-reaching conversation-explains smart strategies to begin brief and effective conversations.Vanessa walks us through:* what fentanyl is and the strong boundaries we need to place around pills and powders* how Narcan is used to prevent possible overdoses* distinguishing between “where do babies come from?” and “the talk”* how to begin teaching consent at a young age* why anatomically correct names for body parts creates safety for childrenAnd if you missed Part 1 of our conversation with Vanessa, be sure to go back to Episode 39. You can find more wisdom from Vanessa @vanessakrollbennett and @less.awkward as well as lessawkward.comFind Demetra at thelocalmomsnetwork.comFollow us on IG @thelocalmomsnetworkSend us your ideas for our next podcast!Email demetra@thelocalmomsnetwork.com
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Moms, it’s so fun to meet a celebrity and find she’s as warm and relatable as we’d hoped. We know you’ll think so too!In today’s episode, we sit down with the incredible Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt. A New York Times bestselling author, Katherine gave birth to her third baby and children’s book, “Kat and Brandy,” all in the same year. Katherine shares her inspiration for this heartwarming story, plus she opens us about the joys and challenges of motherhood in such a vulnerable way. She also shares a glimpse into her marriage to Chris Pratt and some gems of wisdom that will stay with you long after you listen:- her focus on spending quality time with each of her kids in light of this busy season of life- her “family first” philosophy and her mission to recreate the incredible childhood she enjoyed- why communication is the key to success in her marriage (and why a program called Imago has been a gamechanger!)- how transcendental meditation (TM) changed her mental health during the stress of parenting- how she approached becoming a step parent and the village that helps her succeed in the roleYou can learn more about Katherine and her books on her website, and don’t forget to check out her podcast “BDA Baby” and follow her on IG @katherineschwarzeneggerFind us at www.thelocalmomsnetwork.comIG: @thelocalmomsnetworkEmail: demetra@thelocalmomsnetwork.comPodcast facilities provided by Stamford Studios Digital Factory.
