Category: Overworked and Overstressed Parents

Torie Henderson

My kids are staying up too late!

Today’s Topic: Kids Staying Up Too Late Dear Torie, “I am wondering what type of consequences to set for my 10-year-old daughter. She shares a room with her 12-year-old sister. I am having the toughest time with them falling asleep at night. From the moment my husband and I kiss them goodnight, it is almost … Read more…

Torie Henderson

Depleted and Burned Out Mom

Feeling depleted and burned out? This episode is for you. Episode #48 What to do when you feel depleted and burned out? “What do you do if you feel completely depleted as a parent and you feel like you are just kinda burned out as a mom? I have given so much to my kids, … Read more…

Torie Henderson

What if you don’t like your kid?

Our topic for this episode: do you have an annoying pre-teen? Episode 44: Annoying Pre-Teen: What if you don’t like your kid? “My daughter is a pre-teen, and already immersed in puberty and the mood swings and irritability that goes with it. Getting her to do anything is a battle: homework, chores, coming to the … Read more…

Torie Henderson

Constantly nagging and repeating myself

Episode 42 – Constantly nagging and repeating myself “I feel like I’m constantly nagging my kids to do things. Hang up your jacket, put your clothes in the hamper, clear your plate, turn off the xbox and do your homework — It’s like I only have two channels: the “nagging, frustrated, annoying mom” channel and … Read more…

Torie Henderson

Letting go of homework hassles

Episode #41  How to stop hovering and let go of homework hassles? Here is our question of the week about a mom struggling with her kid’s homework hassles. “I know I shouldn’t be managing my children’s homework so closely but I can’t seem to let go. If I don’t stay on top of them, check … Read more…

Playing Bigger with Sara Dean

Question of the Day: “How I make time for me when there are so many things to get done?” There is so much good stuff in this episode, I couldn’t write it all down! Be sure to listen to this important conversation about… Making time for Mom. Moving the needle forward. Listening to your higher … Read more…

Torie Henderson

Time Anxiety

Episode 38 – Time Anxiety “From dawn to dusk, I am working. Constantly rushing from one activity to another. Getting the kids out the door and me to work. In the afternoons, I’m running to get them to soccer, buying groceries, taking phone calls, checking emails. By the time my kids are in bed, I’m … Read more…