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This week Kalea and Kristy sit down with Nicole Tran, the creator of Toddler Tips and Tricks, an Instagram page and website designed to help parents navigate the toddler years!  On this episode you will hear from Nicole about toddler sensory activities, minimizing tantrums by setting your child up for success, figuring out the 'why' behind challenging behaviors, and how to become your best self as a parent.  We hope you enjoy this episode and encourage you to connect further with Nicole through the links below!   Instagram:  @toddlertipsandtricks Website:  www.toddlertipsandtricks.com

This week we interview Abby, a certified potty training consultant! We asked her all things related to potty training your kids - like what signs to look out for, what happens if your kid won't poop in the potty, and how to get rid of pull-ups at night. Abby creates customized potty training plans based on your child and your family's needs, whether you are just starting out or you're in the throes of training and needing additional guidance. You can find her on her website  gottagotraining.com or on Instagram.  Some products we recommend:  HyFiber Liquid Fiber for KidsOXO Tot 2-in-1 Go Potty (great travel potty) BabyBjörn Smart PottyMunchkin Sturdy Potty SeatWide+ 2 Step Stool for Kids 

This week Kalea and Kristy explore the funny conversations that arise from gender reveals and predictions, the tricky dynamics that come up when trying to navigate the holidays and setting new traditions, and laugh about how gift giving is definitely a talent.  Enjoy!!! WARNING - this episode contains mentions of Santa!  Please be aware if you have little ones listening!  

Are you a parent of a baby, toddler or preschooler?  Are you curious about raising happy, capable, independent children?  Does your child present some challenging behaviors that leave you completely exasperated?  This is episode is for you!!!  This week Kalea and Kristy sit down with Julietta Skoog, one of the founders of Sproutable.  Sproutable's mission is to support parents, teachers and nannies using research based Positive Discipline strategies that help raise remarkable kids!   Julietta has a background in school counseling, school psychology and is now a Positive Discipline Advanced Trainer.  In this interview Julietta describes her favorite strategies for building strong connections with your children, handling difficult behaviors with toddlers, introducing family meetings, and reflects on her own parenting experience using a Positive Discipline approach.   If you would like to connect further with Julietta check out the links below!  Find out more information about Sproutable and their online courses here: Website: https://www.besproutable.com Instagram: @besproutable 

Claire is a professional writer, entrepreneur, editor, content strategist, and author. Expectant Entrepreneur: How to Grow a Business and a Baby explores the unique challenges and opportunities that women face when deciding to expand their families while growing their businesses. This book shares dozens of stories of women from across the world who have decided to be both entrepreneurs and amazing mothers. Claire Krawsczyn shares her tips for success with any woman who wants to be an Expectant Entrepreneur. You can connect with her online: https://www.instagram.com/clairekrawsczyn https://clairekrawsczyn.squarespace.com/about And her Marketing & Communications business can be found here: https://www.goverano.com/

This week Kalea and Kristy talk about how to navigate conflicts between kids and the inevitable stress that comes up for full-time working parents with sick kids at home.   This episode is all about the search for the middle ground between tough love and being a total helicopter parent?  As always, We're Winging It!  Enjoy! 

Casey O’Roarty is a Positive Discipline Trainer and Parent Coach. She also hosts the popular parenting podcast Joyful Courage. For the last 20 years, Casey has worked with families as an educator and coach to broaden perspectives on parenthood, behavior and relationships between parents and children. She is a ICF Certified Life Coach and holds a Masters in Education from University of Washington. Follow Casey on Facebook @JoyfulCourage, Instagram @joyful_courage or at www.JoyfulCourage.com. You can find Casey's book here: https://www.amazon.com/Joyful-Courage-Calming-Control-Parenting/dp/1733571507 Whole Brain Child by Dan Siegal - https://www.amazon.com/Whole-Brain-Child-Revolutionary-Strategies-Developing/dp/0553386697 Positive Discipline by Jane Nelson https://www.amazon.com/Positive-Discipline-Self-Discipline-Responsibility-Problem-Solving/dp/0345487672

Meet Lindsey Myers, the incredible color analyst behind the amazing company Created Colorful.   Along with her inspiring team, Lindsey helps women feel beautiful, sexy and rejuvenated with her unique color consult process.  In this episode Kalea and Kristy have the opportunity to speak with Lindsey about the origins of her business, the WHY behind finding your colors, and how just a few simple steps can help you feel like yourself again!  Enjoy!!!  Connect with Lindsey and Created Colorful here:  Instagram:  @createdcolorful  Website:  www.CreatedColorful.com

Kalea and Kristy are kicking off Season 2 with some fun news you won't want to miss!  In this episode they discuss life changes, recent parenting adventures, and the reality behind all things pregnancy (hint hint).  Enjoy!!!  Connect with us further: Instagram:  @winging.it.podcast  Email:  [email protected]

This week we interviewed our favorite local Seattle family and wedding photographer, Emily! We ask her all about setting our families up for success during family photos, what she wished everyone knew before their photography session, and she also tells us her insider tips for knowing what the heck to wear. You can connect with her on her website - https://www.emilykeeney.com/ or on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/emilyannekeeney/

We're back!!! Season 2 is off to a great start - this week we got to interview Bianca, an orthopedic physical therapist who specializes in pelvic health with an interest in the subspecialty of antepartum and postpartum care. You can find Bianca at Avant Physical Therapy in Seattle. [email protected] https://avantphysicaltherapy.com/about-us/bianca-saad/

This week Kalea and Kristy sit down with Christina Hillsberg, author of License to Parent.  Christina is a former CIA operative turned mom of five, who shares how the skills she learned in the CIA can be used to raise independent, self-sufficient kids!   In this interview you will hear about Christina's story of meeting her husband at the CIA, becoming a mom of five, and how she and her family have incorporated many CIA principles into their daily parenting practices.    This conversation is full of amazing tips for steering away from helicopter parenting and raising strong, street-savvy kids!  Enjoy! If you're interested in purchasing License to Parent check out the link below!   https://www.amazon.com/License-Parent-Career-Resourceful-Self-Sufficient/dp/0593191110