Ep. 64: We’re figuring out how to make everyday living as parents more fun and playful.

An episode like this is just full of joy and inspiration.

The conversation revolves around the importance of play in adult life, due to its role in reducing stress, fostering creativity, and improving overall well-being…and just making life more enjoyable.

They discussed the challenges of transitioning from play to competition and the need to prioritize self-care and make time for personal interests. The speakers also highlighted the benefits of play in career development and building connections with others. They emphasized the importance of noticing how social media makes one feel and whether it aligns with one's values and goals, and the significance of connection in the workplace. Throughout the conversation, the speakers emphasized the need to prioritize play and make time for it to bring happiness back into life.

In this episode, we talk about:

+ The necessity of prioritizing self-care and personal interests…even as parents

+ The benefits of play in your career development

+ How play fosters your connection with others

+ The role of play in social media

You can get Laura’s Playlist Planner here – which will help you quickly identify your own unique play activities plan them amidst a busy schedule.

About The Guest

Laura Haver is a play advocate, author, speaker, life coach, mom and former pro athlete. She is an expert in play, communication and happiness, and has helped thousands of people to experience more fun, fulfillment and joy in their lives. She has been featured on the Today Show, CBS, Fox, Parents, Shape and more, and is the author of Play Together: Games & Activities for the Whole Family to Boost Creativity, Connection & Mindfulness.

Learn more about Laura Haver here.

You can find Laura’s book here.

Connect with the Laura Haver via Instagram here or via her Instagram for author moms here.

About Andrea Barr, host of All Figured Out:

Andrea is a certified career and life coach for parents. Through her coaching, she supports parents in finding better work-life rhythms so they can continue to grow personally and professionally without sacrificing family time.
Connect with Andrea via Instagram ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠ or her website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Ep. 63: We’re figuring out how to be the right level of involved in your children’s learning journey.

Whether you’re planning for school or you’re in it, former teacher and educational consultant, Alexa, is going to help us figure out our role as parents in our kids’ educational journey.

In this episode, we talk about:

+ How to nurture parent-teacher relationships and communication

+ How to communicate with your child and be involved with their education

+ How to raise kids who excel at social emotional learning (and what that all means)

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About The Guest

Alexa Ghadiry-Tavi is the Founder and Owner of My Tutor Time, a tutoring company dedicated to creating individualized learning experiences. With extensive experience as a classroom teacher and educational consultant, Alexa shares expertise in pedagogy and practical teaching. Alexa is passionate about supporting students and families in achieving their educational goals.

Learn more and connect with Alexa here.

Connect with the guest via Instagram here.

About Andrea Barr, host of All Figured Out:

Andrea is a certified career and life coach for parents. Through her coaching, she supports parents in finding better work-life rhythms so they can continue to grow personally and professionally without sacrificing family time.
Connect with Andrea via Instagram ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠ or her website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Ep. 62: We’re figuring out how to actually make self-care happen

Jill Tant made an incredible shift from a corporate banking career to becoming a Mayo Clinic certified wellness coach. Jill shares her journey of leaving the corporate world to focus on her family and how she discovered her passion for health and wellness. We dive into her story and she offer practical tips for parents trying to balance their busy lives while staying healthy and stress-free.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Jill's Transition to Mayo Clinic coaching certification: How Jill moved from a corporate banking job to being a stay-at-home mom and eventually a wellness coach.

• Prioritizing Health and Wellness: Practical steps to incorporate health and wellness into your daily routine.

• Managing Busy Schedules: Tips for parents to organize their days better, including creating effective routines and handling unexpected events.

• Stress Reduction Techniques: Tangible strategies to reduce stress, including setting priorities and scheduling self-care.

• Balancing Family and Self-Care: Advice on how to balance taking care of your family while also ensuring you have time for yourself.

About Jill Tant:

After 13 years in corporate banking, Jill Tant left her full-time career to focus on being a mom to her two kids. In her motherhood journey, Jill struggled with anxiety, frustration, and feeling overwhelmed. Inspired by her experience Jill attended the Mayo Clinic Wellness Coach Training Program and is now a National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach. She created Waterfall Wellness Coaching to help other moms and women set goals, boost confidence, and create healthy routines focusing on nutrition, physical activity, and stress management.

Connect with Jill on Instagram here.

Connect with Jill via her website here.

About Andrea Barr, host of All Figured Out:

Andrea is a certified career and life coach for parents. Through her coaching, she supports parents in finding better work-life rhythms so they can continue to grow personally and professionally without sacrificing family time. Connect with Andrea via Instagram here or her website here.