Season 1
Family Vacations with Kids: 3 Tips for Less Stress & More Fun
This episode of The Guiding Parent Podcast explores how families can make vacations and other changes in routine smoother, more enjoyable, and less stressful for both parents and children. Drawing from their own family travel experiences, Tammy and Shannon discuss the importance of preparing childre...
Your Child Doesn't Need a Perfect Parent
Do you ever feel like you're failing because you can't be the "perfect" parent? In this episode, Tammy and Shannon explore why the goal of perfect parenting may actually be getting in the way of the connected, joyful relationship you want with your child. Through honest stories from their own family...
The 7 Principles for Confident, Intentional Parenting: The Guiding Mindset
What is the Guiding Mindset, and how can it help you navigate parenting with greater confidence? In this episode, Tammy and Shannon introduce the seven interconnected principles that form the foundation of the Guiding Mindset—a practical framework designed to help parents move beyond one-size-fits-a...
The Story Behind The Guiding Parent: How Understanding Leads to Intentional Parenting
In this debut episode, Tammy and Shannon share the personal journeys that inspired the Guiding Parent Podcast. Discover how Tammy’s decades of experience in early childhood education, parenting, and real-life family experiences shaped the Guiding Mindset philosophy. From Tammy's passion for helping ...