At what age is it appropriate to give your kid a smartphone? How can we #savethekids from the dangers of social media?  This is the work Collin Kartchner dedicated what ended up being the final years of his life to.

I had planned to have Collin on the Podcast to share his mission, but unfortunately, that time never came. Collin Kartchner passed away suddenly on October 20th, 2020. So, even though he cannot be here today, it is my honor to share his mission with all of you. He fought hard for our kids and it's in our hands now to carry the torch. 

Today in our country and across the globe we are seeing an epidemic rise in the levels of anxiety, depression, and suicide among our teenagers. According to the CDC, suicide is the second leading cause of death for 10-24 year old Americans. The rate of death by suicide in people 10-24 years old increased 57.4% over the 10 year period from 2007 to 2018. Much of this epidemic has been attributed to the rise of cell phones and social media over the last decade.  Let's dive in and tackle this important topic.

Links Mentioned:
Collin Kartchner Tedx Talk
#SaveTheKids
Collin Kartchner Website
Gabb Wireless

Don't Miss:
Collin Kartchner Celebration of Life
Collin Kartchner Memorial Fund To Support Collin's beautiful wife and 4 kids
The Collin Kartchner Podcast

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What does 'living in alignment' actually mean and how do we actually do that? That's exactly what I dive into for this episode. When you're feeling stuck or like something is just "off" in your life, or that you're afraid you're missing out on living a truly fulfilled life - it's because you're likely out of alignment.

We'll talk about aligning your values, priorities, and mind and how to do that so you're living an authentic, purposeful, and fulfilling life.

Links Mentioned
Free Consult Call with Katy
Core Values List
Episode 2: Balance is a Myth
Episode 17: A Life-Changing Through Model

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Today's topic is huge. It is something a lot of us have been lacking this year, and something the world needs more of. We’re going to be talking about Connection: The importance of connection with our kids, social connection during Covid,  and finally (and most importantly), the connection we have with ourselves.

With a quick google search of “the importance of human connection” you’ll get a ton of articles and studies supporting the value of feeling connected. Human connection is basically relationships. Brene Brown, who I love,  defines connection as “the energy that exists between people when they feel seen, heard, and valued; when they can give and receive without judgment; and when they derive sustenance and strength from the relationship.”

So let's dive in!

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Links Mentioned:
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EventBrite
Conscious Parenting Group Program/Coaching
1:1 Coaching for Moms
Motherhood Aligned Facebook Group
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In today's episode, Dr. Gena Lester from Education Prep Centers shares the truth behind getting college scholarships and reducing the cost of college. This is something you want to be thinking about EARLY, so be sure to tune in for some solid tips and tricks to best prepare your teen for getting into college (and how to get extra $$ towards it!)

About Today's Guest:
Dr. Gena Lester is a speaker and college admissions expert with over 25 years of experience. She’s also a Mom who has been in the same place as other families, so she gets it. It was her experience as a Mom that spurred her passion to provide resources, tools, and advice to other parents and their teens, who struggle with the college admissions and scholarship process.

Through her college admissions expertise, Dr. Lester helped her three children secure college scholarship offers totaling over $1.5 million combined. She developed a system “U-Niquely-U” which helps teens discover themselves and find the perfect fit and best match in the college selection process. Her formula will help teens get into the college of their dreams and walk away with scholarships to boot.

Dr. Lester applied her extensive background and wrote College Admissions Secrets: Your Teen’s Unique Game Plan to ACE their Application and Get Into Their Dream School, an international best-selling book. She takes readers behind the college admission curtain and shares what colleges look for in incoming students.

LINKS:
Connect with Katy
Show Notes
Motherhood Aligned Instagram
Motherhood Aligned Facebook

Connect with Gena
College Admissions Free Challenge
Education Prep Centers Facebook
Education Prep Centers Instagram
Education Prep Centers Twitter
Education Prep Centers Website
Education Prep Centers Accepted Academy

Today’s episode shows us how finding a hobby with deeper meaning can make a positive impact on our mental health. Amanda Anderson is here to share her story on how she turned her nasty postpartum depression around through art.

Amanda is the founder of the Sketched and Sealed Art Membership and is an advocate for women to dedicate time for themselves, learn a new hobby, and creatively document their life and take control over their mental health.

As you’ll hear she’s been through some dark times, but ultimately found her purpose and direction and is going to share with us how she came out ahead.

LINKS:
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Motherhood Aligned on Facebook
Motherhood Aligned on Instagram

Sketched And Sealed Membership
Free Art Club
Scholarship/Giving Back
Amanda's Podcast: Safely Spoken
Amanda Anderson/Sketched and Sealed on Facebook
Amanda Anderson/Sketched and Sealed on Instagram

In this episode, Katy Weade shares Brook Castillo's (The Life Coach School) life-changing Thought Model. What if there was a simple formula that could help you change the results in your life for the better? Well, there is, and that is exactly what you'll learn about in today's episode. Today's show will challenge you to think about your circumstances in a new way - a way that actually serves you in a positive way.

LINKS:
Show Notes
Motherhood Aligned Facebook
Motherhood Aligned Instagram

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A quick note from Katy:
I'm a Life Coach for Moms and at my very core I believe that in order to raise a happy, well-rounded, and thoughtful child who thrives, YOU have to be a happy, well-rounded, and thoughtful mother who thrives. That's exactly what I can help you with. Go from overwhelmed in motherhood and life to feeling aligned, confident, and proud of your parenting. As a Certified Life Coach and Positive Discipline Parent Educator, I combine Life Coaching with peaceful and positive parenting strategies that work.
BOOK A FREE CONSULT CALL TO GET STARTED

Calling all tired Mamas! It's time to get your baby to sleep! Today we have Certified Infant and Child Sleep Consultant, Eva Klein, here to teach us how to get your little ones sleeping so that the whole family is well-rested and thriving. Eva is the founder of My Sleeping Baby and the Sleep Bible program and knows a thing or two about how we can all get some more rest. So listen in to soak up Eva’s sleep secrets. 

LINKS:
Show Notes
Motherhood Aligned Facebook
Motherhood Aligned Instagram

Eva Klein, My Sleeping Baby
Eva/My Sleeping Baby on Facebook
Eva/My Sleeping Baby on Instagram

RESOURCES:
Top 7 sleep tips you can begin implementing IMMEDIATELY to get your baby, toddler or preschooler sleeping
Sleep Bible Program
Visit the show notes for the 0-5 Sleep Chart download

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A quick note from Katy:
At my very core I believe that in order to raise a happy, well-rounded, and thoughtful child who thrives, YOU have to be a happy, well-rounded, and thoughtful mother who thrives. That's exactly what I can help you with. Go from overwhelmed in motherhood and life to feeling aligned, confident, and proud of your parenting. As a Certified Life Coach and Positive Discipline Parent Educator, I combine Life Coaching for Moms with peaceful and positive parenting strategies that work.
BOOK A FREE CONSULT CALL TO GET STARTED

It’s the question we’re all asking each other and agonizing over - “Should I send my kid back to school?”

Covid19 has turned our worlds upside down and figuring out the best course of action when it comes to school is no exception. As our schools are navigating the impossible task of pleasing everybody and scrambling to create the safest environment possible for our kiddos to go back, we’re all trying to figure it out as parents as well. 

In this episode I'm sharing the process I used to make the school decision. If you're still trying to decide what's best for your family then this episode is for you.

LINKS MENTIONED:

• Show Notes
• USAToday Article: Should I send my child back to school? This is the latest science on coronavirus and kids
• Motherhood Aligned Facebook Group
• Schedule a Free Parent Coaching Call