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Solo & So Well - Self-care, Daily Habits, Wellness, Time Management, Solo Parenting, Single Parenting Help, Military Spouse, Find Your Purpose

Heidi Chirkoff - Mindset Coach, Wellness Coach, Life Coach for Women, Stressed Out Mom, Overwhelmed Mom

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Are you a mama that often solo parents while your partner works away? Are you struggling to keep it together, and balancing all the things on your own? Do you have a hard time setting boundaries and prioritizing self-care? Do you wonder if more joy, peace, and fulfillment is possible for you in this season of life? The Solo & So Well podcast is a landing spot for all the mamas out there struggling in their solo parenting roles. If that’s you, I want you to know you are safe, seen, and suppor ...
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Jen Lumanlan always thought infancy would be the hardest part of parenting. Now she has a toddler and finds a whole new set of tools are needed, there are hundreds of books to read, and academic research to uncover that would otherwise never see the light of day. Join her on her journey to get a Masters in Psychology focusing on Child Development, as she researches topics of interest to parents of toddlers and preschoolers from all angles, and suggests tools parents can use to help kids thri ...
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The Piano Parent Podcast is your one-stop shop for all things related to parenting a piano student. From practice tips to piano geography and musical terms, common studio policies to teacher and parent interviews, this is THE best resource to help you and your child make the most of piano lessons. Whether you are a knowledgeable musician or a complete novice, there is definitely something for you here.
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Welcome to “5-Minute Parenting: Tips to Help You Raise Competent, Godly Kids.” I’m your host, Sandra Kay Chambers. I’m a wife, mother, children’s author and former teacher with a Masters Degree in Learning Disabilities. In this podcast, I will be sharing parenting tips from both a practical point of view and a biblical worldview. As parents we are our child’s first and foremost teacher, supporter and encourager. We are called to meet their physical, emotional, mental and spiritual needs. As ...
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Productivity, Parenting, and Education for Moms with Adult ADHD Are you overwhelmed by the never-ending to do list of motherhood? Are you burnt out and barely keeping your head above water? Are you confused and frustrated by how all the other moms make it look so easy? And somehow you're still floundering despite trying even harder... Your purse is as overflowing as your mind, you never feel like a good enough mom, and you don't dare have anyone over to visit to witness your messy home. You ...
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Time management is an important skill for our children to learn beginning early in life, but today I’m going to give 15 Tips for Time Management for High Schoolers. These will be listed in the Notes. They are a free downloadable from Your Therapy Source, which has all kinds of resources—some free, some that have a cost . I’ll put their contact info…
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Hey Mama! Have you been feeling a pull to prioritize fitness more? Have you worked out consistently in the past, and already know how much in benefits you, in so many ways? Have you never really worked out, so you don't even know where to start? Do you struggle with finding the time and energy to fit it in now, as a busy Mom? I've been there! I kno…
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It can be really hard to see what's happening in our struggles with our children. They refuse to go to bed at bedtime; we're at home alone all day with a baby who doesn't like being put down, and our older child who is now being aggressive, and there's no time for us to even take a shower, and maybe it seems like everyone around us is judging our p…
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Today's guest, Rachel Norman, is a devoted mother of five who is passionate about teaching her children to live a godly life and equipping them with life skills to make godly choices that align with the Bible. As the "Routine Queen," Rachel helps parents develop simple routines so their home can be a peaceful haven, not a source of stress. During t…
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Hey mama! Have you been feeling stressed out, low energy, and like you are living at your tipping point? Have moods been up and down? Are bedtimes with the kids feeling hard, on the regular? Are you sick and tired, of always being sick and tired? What if I told you that getting outside more can help with all of that?! Join me in todays episode, whe…
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In our last podcast episode, we had the pleasure of hosting Tricia Poole, a homeschooling parent of six children. Last week, Trish shared the first 5 things she wish she knew as a beginning homeschooler and today Trish is sharing her final 5 tips for: "10 Things I Wish I Knew as a Beginning Homeschooler" Here are some of her key points. 6. Differen…
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Hey Mama, Have you been feeling trapped in the lows of motherhood right now? Like everyday is groundhog day, and everyday is hard? You are so hard on yourself for feeling the way you feel, and reacting the way you do. You so badly want to be and do better for your kids, you just don't know how. Wanting to do better for our kids is great. It's when …
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I have to admit, I’m a bit scared to say it… The P-word… “Patriarchy.”(Phew! I did it!)I know some listeners find it hard to hear. I’ve spoken with more than one woman who has told me: “I sent your podcast to my husband but then he heard the word “Patriarchy” and it was all over. There’s some sadness there for me, for sure. Every time I talk about …
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In today's episode of 5-Minute Parenting, we had the pleasure of hosting Trisha Pull, a dedicated mother who is currently homeschooling her 6 children across different grades. Trisha shared 10 valuable insights she wishes she knew as a beginning homeschooler. Here are a few highlights from the episode: 1. The Realities of Homeschooling: Trisha high…
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Hey mama! Have you been getting a pull, a tug, that there's more out there for you? You question the meaning of your life, and what you were put here on earth to do? Wonder what you are supposed to create? Who you are meant to serve and help? While being a Mom absolutely gives you meaning and purpose, you feel like you are being called for more. Yo…
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In today's episode, we continued our topic of "Helping Our Children Deal with Fear (Part 2)." We discussed practical ways to help children handle fear, including some valuable tips and resources. Here are three key takeaways from the episode: 🔹 Encourage children to come up with their own solutions to deal with their fears. This helps them learn pr…
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Hey Mama! Tell me, is it that same at your house.. when your husband leaves for work, it's like everything goes off the rails! The washing machine breaks down, the power goes out, all of a sudden there's a mouse problem.. and then on top of all that, you have the kids, missing Dad, and acting out! It's a lot. And can be so tough! In this episode I …
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Hey Mama! Do you have a hard time shutting down at bedtime? Do you toss and turn, and can't turn off your busy brain? Do you you wake up feeling tired, like you didn't any rest at all? Do you wonder if being tired all the time is just part and parcel of being a Mom with small humans? You are not alone, my friend! And you don't have to be so dang ti…
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In this episode, we delve into practical tips for parents to help their children deal with and overcome fear. It's essential to equip our children with strategies to manage fear from an early age, setting them up for success as they grow. Key takeaways: - Cultivate trust: Spend quality time with your child, listen to their concerns, and respect the…
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Hey Mama! Do you have a hard seeing the positive work you are doing, and the progress you are making? Do you get stuck on failures and short-comings? Do you have one bad day, and it erases all the good days? You are doing better than you think, mama, I promise you! Welcome back to Solo & Well! It's Heidi Chirkoff, and today, as we mark our 11th epi…
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Hey Mama! Today, I'm diving into a topic that was once a real struggle for me as a solo parent - dinner time. With three energetic boys and a small house, chaos was becoming the norm, leading to stress and overwhelm. But, guess what? I found a way to make dinner time not just manageable but actually enjoyable. In this episode, I spill the beans on …
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Sara has always tried really hard to not just be a good parent, but a really good parent. The best parent. (When I coached her and her partner recently to create some content for the Parenting Membership that you'll hear more about in a few weeks, her partner said to her: You hold everyone else to a high standard. You hold yourself to a higher stan…
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Hey Mama! Get ready for a joy-filled boost this Friday on Solo & So Well! 🌟 In this bonus episode, I'm unveiling a simple yet powerful exercise that can skyrocket your joy levels. I won't spill all the details here, but it involves setting joy alarms, embodiment practice, and creating a personalized joy list. 📝✨ Which all result in the rewiring of …
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In this episode of 5-Minute Parenting, I am joined by special guest Janet McHenry, author of 26 books, including "Praying Personalities: Finding Your Natural Prayer Style." Janet shares her journey of discovering the various prayer styles individuals have, and how these styles are influenced by their unique personalities. Janet's insight has come p…
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Hey, lovely listeners! It's Heidi Chirkoff, your companion on this journey of self-discovery in another episode of Solo & So Well. Today, let's dive into the deep waters of motherhood—specifically, the challenges of worry and mom guilt. I see you, fellow moms, in all your messy, raw, and incredible glory. You're doing the work, breaking cycles, and…
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Hey Mama!! Welcome back to another episode of Solo & So Well! I am your host Heidi Chirkoff. I am so glad you are here! The ONE THING I have to share with you today is going to that is going to rock your world - in the absolute best way! If mornings are a struggle for you, you are going to want to hear this. The one thing I have to share with you i…
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Last year I hosted a panel event in Vancouver where four people who have been active in helping us to navigate toward an anti-racist, post-patriarchal, post-capitalist future came together to share their ideas in front of a live audience. It was a beautiful event (eventually we'll process the video of it to share with you!), and I really hit it off…
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In this episode of 5-Minute Parenting, we discuss a crucial topic that every parent of a teenager can relate to: teenage moodiness versus depression. In this episode, we delve into the complexities of distinguishing between typical teenage behavior and signs of depression in adolescents. The teenage years can be tumultuous for our children, as they…
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Hey Mama! Join me on a reflective journey where we explore the magnetic allure many of us feel – the pull towards taking a break from social media. We're here to decode the messages your soul is sending, embracing the nuances of motherhood in the digital age. As we navigate the subtle whispers of our instincts, I want to extend a compassionate hand…
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What's your best deflection technique? Sometimes I'll answer a question with another question to avoid giving an uncomfortable answer. What's your piano kid's best deflection technique? Do they try to memorize all their music to avoid sight reading? Do they blame the metronome when they aren't able to play along with it? Learn some common "artful d…
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Hey Mama! In this heartfelt solo episode, join me, Heidi Chirkoff, as I candidly explore the pressing question that many moms who are struggling to keep up with all the things, grapple with: "Do I just need better home-management systems in place?" Drawing from my own journey as a solo mom, I share personal insights, struggles, and triumphs in the …
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Listener Roberta submitted a question recently on YourParentingMojo.com/question: What does the research say are the decisions that really matter in parenting? That question immediately got my brain churning about what could be included, and how we would decide what to include, and how much of what's included could actually be research-based. The e…
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I don’t know anyone who remembers loving middle school—the physical changes, the up-and-down emotions, the longing to fit in, navigating turbulent friendships, etc., etc. etc. I just ran across and article in Christian Parenting from which I’m going to share today. Author, Kari Kampakis shares "10 Truths Middle Schoolers Should Know." I think as pa…
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Are you feeling stressed out, maxed out, and irritable on the daily? Just barely hanging in there until bedtimes? And then once you finally do get all the kids tucked in bed, you’re completely exhausted, feeling defeated, and thinking about all the things and ways you could have done better… ya, I've been there.. it’s rough. You’re doing a hard job…
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Hey Mama! How are you doing? Welcome back to another episode of Solo & So Well! I hope you're ready to do some VALUE-able work! As mama's we have to make a ton of decisions, every single day; some big, some small. And sometimes it can be super overwhelming! I want to help you feel more empowered and confident in this area. Today, we are going to ta…
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My mom died when I was 10, and for a while people in our small village would look at my sister and me as if we were 'special' in some weird way. By the time I was a young adult that was just one of a stew of difficult experiences I'd had, and I also realized: my stuff is not special. By that age, most people are carrying around some kind of trauma.…
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In our last episode, we looked at what the latest research is saying about the dangers of too much screen time for babies and toddlers. . As technology becomes more integrated into our daily lives, it's crucial for us as parents to be aware of the potential effects of excessive screen time on our children. Today we're going to look at some signs th…
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Hey Mama's! Welcome back to Solo & So Well. In today's episode, we're diving into the importance of learning to say no, setting boundaries, and becoming fiercely protective of the peace in your home and with your kids. Join us as we explore practical strategies and empowering insights for moms who solo parent. It's time to overcome guilt and reclai…
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Do mornings feel hard and chaotic? Does the chaos continue into the rest of your day? Does it feel like your morning routine ( maybe you're like.. what morning routine ..?) need a little attention? In today's episode I am going to share with you three simple things you can start implementing right away, that are going to have a huge impact in how y…
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Hello and welcome to our very first episode of Solo & So Well! On today's episode I'm going to spend just a couple minutes introducing myself, and then we are going to get straight to the goods! Have you already set some solid intention for 2024, or are you just flying by the seat of your pants? (what does that quote even mean? Sounds funny now tha…
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I recently delved into the latest research regarding screen time and its effects on our little ones' developing brains. A just published study from Drexel University sheds light on the potential consequences of early exposure to screens, such as TV and other devices, for infants and toddlers. 1. Early access to screens may lead to sensory challenge…
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When Carys was about three, I forced a dropper of antibiotics into her mouth to just get her to take it, so she would start to feel better. We were both tired and hangry and I didn't see another path forward, when she was refusing something that I knew would help her. What other choice did I have? My husband did see another path when he arrived hom…
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