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We are here to help empower parents to live a happy, healthy life with their kids. You want happy, healthy kids. Who doesn’t? But something always seems to get in the way. There is no “one-size-fits-all” approach to challenging behavior which is why we created this podcast to bring together experts in this area to share with you proven methods, guidance and solution-oriented strategies so that you can live empowered to help your family live a happy and healthy life. Dr. Karin Jakubowski, founder of Educational Impact Academy, is on a mission to inform, support, educate and provide tools for parents in a safe and encouraging community. Follow her at www.educationalimpactacademy.com
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Sunday Nov 14, 2021
Sunday Nov 14, 2021
Do you ever try to stop a bad habit or improve something like exercise more and no matter how hard you try, you find it’s hard to stick with it? Well, this week’s guest has an app for that! Brent Founder is with us today, founder of ‘Most Days’ which is a life improvement platform designed to let you create healthy routines while also getting a social support system.
He’ll tell us how his own struggles led to creating this platform and how he’s using it to help others address challenges like exercising, depression, anxiety, loneliness, sleep disturbances and more!
In this episode, you’ll learn:
-The importance of having a routine to address personal challenges
-Why it’s important to learn which of your habits affect your mood
-Why having someone to hold you accountable can help improve your outcomes.
Follow Brent -
mostdays.com | LinkedIn | Follow me on Most Days
Check out his new Podcast - The Most Days Show
More about the Host - Dr. Karin Jakubowski is an elementary public school principal and certified life coach. She is passionate about helping moms first take care of themselves to be their best for their kids. She helps moms with a problem solving process when their child is experiencing challenging behaviors. She practices mindfulness personally and at school teaching students breathing and awareness techniques to help them manage their own stress to be happy and healthy!
www.educationalimpactacademy.com
YouTube - Educational Impact Academy
Facebook Page - Happy Mom's, Happy Kids @educationalimpactacademy
Instagram - JakubowskiKarin
Twitter - @KarinJakubowski
Wednesday Nov 10, 2021
Wednesday Nov 10, 2021
On today’s episode we will be discussing building a successful blended family. Today, it is estimated that more than half of all Americans either have been or will be included in a blended family during their lifetime. 40% of the married couples with children in the U.S. are forming blended families right now. Today, my guest Nicole Odem Hardnett will be sharing on How to Blend Your Perfect Family. Nicole has counseled individuals on how to achieve success in this area and is the mother of two biological children and 5 bonus children and an expert on blended families.
Nicole has been a blended/bonus family mom since 2013 and has lots of tips and stories to share. Sometimes the easiest way to learn is through shared experience which is why I’m so excited to have Nicole with me today.
She talks about:
-How to help kids cope with the transition
-Communication
-Co-parenting
-Patience
-Valuable lessons learned
You can find Nicole on LinkedIn - Nicole Odem Hardnett
and on her website www.talktonicole.com
Be sure to check out her 2 books: Blended to Perfection and Dating Made Simply for Women
More about the Host - Dr. Karin Jakubowski is an elementary public school principal and certified Life Coach. She is passionate about helping moms first take care of themselves to be their best for their kids. She helps moms with a problem solving process when their child is experiencing challenging behaviors. She practices mindfulness personally and at school teaching students breathing and awareness techniques to help them manage their own stress to be happy and healthy!
www.educationalimpactacademy.com
YouTube - Educational Impact Academy
Facebook Page - Happy Mom's, Happy Kids @educationalimpactacademy
Instagram - JakubowskiKarin
Twitter - @KarinJakubowski
Saturday Nov 06, 2021
Saturday Nov 06, 2021
Jessica Begley is a training and developmental specialist and self-care advocate.
She talks to us today about:
-Notice where you hold stress
-Check in early and often
-How does stress impact the brain and body?
-Take a deep breath
-Be kind to your brain and body
-Set boundaries
Her motto is, “The communities we serve deserve our best effort and we can only give our best when we take care of ourselves.”
More About the Host:
Dr. Karin Jakubowski is an elementary public school principal. She is passionate about helping moms first take care of themselves to be their best for their kids. She helps moms with a problem solving process when their child is experiencing challenging behaviors. She practices mindfulness personally and at school teaching students breathing and awareness techniques to help them manage their own stress to be happy and healthy!
www.educationalimpactacademy.com
YouTube - Educational Impact Academy
Facebook Page - Happy Mom's, Happy Kids @educationalimpactacademy
Instagram - JakubowskiKarin
Twitter - @KarinJakubowski