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How I Changed As A Parent: Season 3

2023/06/19

What a season! True to our name StrollerCoaster has ridden the ups and downs of parenting with laughter, candor, and always—with our best face forward. Enjoy this season finale as we look back at the mind-blowing science of playing outside, handling big emotions gracefully, the physiological experience of kindness, reading to learn as opposed to just learning to read, how-to raise confident kids, how to navigate what’s “not fair!” and how each of these empowering themes played out in real life. We share what we’ve learned, what’s worked and what we are planning to try next... Enjoy this unfiltered look at How We Have Changed as Parents (and how we are greasing the tracks for a smoother ride.)

BONUS For Kids! The Wolf Who Cried Ice Cream

2023/06/05

Once upon a time there was a parrot, a snail, a duck, and a wolf! They were all great friends, but the wolf really liked to play tricks on the rest of the gang. Tricks can be funny, but they can also be misleading. Find out what happens when this wolf cries "ice cream!" and ends up learning a very valuable lesson on the importance of honesty. Grab YOUR ice cream, sit back, and relax, as our 9-year old director leads a cast of amazing improv actors in our one-of-a-kind version of the classic children's story 'The Boy Who Cried Wolf'.

Turning the Page: The New Way to Raise a Reader

2023/05/22

We know reading is so important to a child’s life, from the stories we tell them as infants to teaching them how to read themselves. But how does reading work inside a child's brain and what effect does it have on brain development? We talk to Dr. David Pearson, a reading expert with 40 years of experience, and take a science-driven deep dive into reading to demystify how it works. Then we hear a story from Emily Varod about the power that books had to help her kids overcome the challenges they face from day to day.

Physical Activity Is Even More Important than You Think!

2023/05/08

“Time to go out and play!” It’s something we as parents tell our children when we need a break and they need some exercise. But as we learn in this episode, the benefits go MUCH deeper than that. We’ll sit down with Angela Hanscom, an occupational therapist who noticed a startling trend in her young patients and came up with some solutions that can make a huge difference in every child’s life. Then we hear a story from Ramsey Hootman about how her son’s connection with the outdoors actually transformed him for the better. This one gives physical activity an entire new level of importance!

BONUS For Kids! Rock Soup

2023/05/01

Olivia loves to cook with her grandma, especially her delicious mac and cheese. But, today Grandma is making Rock Soup! What ingredients do you need for this rockin' dish? Well you'll just have to listen to find out! Our 9-year old director leads his cast of amazing improv actors as they perform a one-of-a-kind version of the classic children's story 'Stone Soup'. It's full of musical surprises, cool sound effects and unexpected twists and turns! It's "story time" like you've never heard it before! Perfect for kids! And parents too!

Let’s Make it Easier to Travel with Kids!

2023/04/24

The Travel Episode! From going to the grocery store to flying with your toddler, we get into what it’s like to take your kids from point A to Point B. Traveling with your family can be a beautiful and enriching experience… or an absolute disaster. To help us make the best choices, we talk to Jessica Averett, a world traveler and creator of Bring the Kids, a website dedicated to family travel. Jessica has journeyed to over 40 countries with her family of 5 and has a ton of great tips and tricks for packing the family up and heading out on an adventure. Then we hear a feel-good story from Dustin Moore about how he and his wife got an unexpected surprise on their first flight with their newly adopted baby. This one is going to get you excited for new adventures with your kids!

What to Say When Your Kid Says, “It’s not Fair!”

2023/04/10

“It’s Not Fair!” If that’s a phrase that makes you cringe, you’ve got to hear today’s episode. It will change everything. First, Lynn talks with Dr. Jessica Sommerville - a developmental psychologist who has lots of experience with fairness. Then we’ll hear a story from Katie Cloyd - a mom of three whose take on fairness will really make you think! And finally, a relaxing time out to transport you to the Amazon Rainforest for a moment of calm. Enjoy!

Chew With Your Mouth Closed! (Why Manners Matter)

2023/03/27

Is it too early to teach manners when kids are just learning to ask for what they want? Is there a point where it’s too late to teach manners and the habits are already ingrained? And WHY do manners matter? Today Lynn talks with Zack Bush, best-selling children's book author, father of three, and co-writer of The Little Book of Good Manners. Then we’ll hear from writer, director, producer, and parent Laura Mullin, whose work on manners with her daughter resulted in triumph, relief, and a deep understanding as to why it counts.

Let’s Talk About Parent Loneliness…Finally!

2023/03/13

How can you feel lonely when you have your baby with you all the time? It’s not only possible, it’s common. People just don’t talk about it, but we will! And don’t worry, we’re not going to tell you to just go and find a playgroup. We go much deeper than that for an incredibly satisfying conversation with expert Dr. Juli Fraga, and then we laugh and nod in understanding as we hear brilliant storyteller and mom, Nell Frizzell, tell us about her loneliness journey. There may even be a Sylvester Stallone reference!

How to Raise Confident Kids

2023/02/27

If you ask any parent out there, raising confident kids is a number one priority, but when you think about it, it’s really hard to quantify how to give confidence to children. Is it about encouragement? Independence? Striking a balance between the two? It’s complicated but don’t worry, we have answers for you. Today we sit down with parent, TED speaker and Harvard Business Review contributor Suzanne Brown about the little things we can do to instill confidence in our kids. Then we hear an amazing story from Lori Crowley, the mother of Child-Entrepreneur and Shark Tank guest Cassie Crowley. Lori will tell the story of how Cassie got into designing her product, their journey to Shark Tank and how Cassie’s confidence and motivation brought them to where they are today.

Help! I’m Not Bonding With My Child...Or am I?

2023/02/13

What does it even mean to bond with your child? What do you do if you can tell it’s not happening? Lynn bonds (see what we did there?) with nationally recognized experts Dr. Gabrielle Mauren and Dr. Michelle Wiersgalla through their conversation on building relationships with our kids. Then we learn even more when we hear from mom Jen Malia who went from a strained relationship with her son to a meaningful connection. Lastly, we’ll whisk you away for a relaxing time out!

BONUS For Kids! The Turtle and the Rabbit

2023/02/06

The Rabbit is feeling pretty confident that he can beat the turtle in a race... UNLESS he were to get distracted by his phone right in the middle of the race! Our 9-year old director leads his cast of amazing improv actors as they perform a one-of-a-kind version of the classic children's story 'The Tortoise & The Hare'. It's full of musical surprises, cool sound effects and unexpected twists and turns! It's "story time" like you've never heard it before! Perfect for kids! And parents too!

Read StrollerCoaster: A Parenting Podcast podcast reviews

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168 reviews

glovessong 2024/02/04

Amazing resource for parents and kids!

Love this podcast series so much, esp after finishing the Screentime episode and thought the information was well-rounded as it hit on every corner of...

ARK1997 2024/01/24

"Balancing Acts: A Positive Take on 'Stroller Coaster' Episode 6 – Work-Life Balance. What's That?"

I thoroughly enjoyed episode 6 of "Stroller Coaster: A Parenting Podcast" titled "Work-Life Balance. What's That?" The hosts provided insightful persp...

lunarb 2023/10/24

Practical and Resourceful

I loved hearing the practical advice and real stories from this podcast. Definitely helps to relieve some anxieties associated with parenting!

abenvie 2023/11/21

How does this help?

Lots of moms dads or psychologists saying kids have feelings be curious why — no steps to apply ever.

ThatNWAguy 2023/09/13

Quality, easy to digest information!

The information is provided in a simple, entertaining way making it so easy to follow along and understand.

Wang studios 2023/09/08

Practical

Good learn. Take some time and not eagerly to reply to them, but give them a thoughtful and honest answer and allow them to process it.

Kate in LA 2023/09/05

Learned a LOT in so little

Today’s episode reminded me that exploration and adventure are essential parts of life. Exploration being especially important, as we grow. I really a...

logixuser1746286 2023/08/15

Great Episode!

Great episode! I liked the tips on creating memories with your kids without going on a fancy vacation. Being intentional and focusing your time and en...

Cassiegao 2023/08/10

Inspirational and Informative to all

strollercoaster covers a wide variety of topics for all parents and future parents. Lynn does a wonderful job covering topics that are inspirational a...

Parisanne13 2023/08/07

The perfect podcast for new Moms!

I recently started listening to StrollerCoaster, and I am so thankful for all the parenting tips I’ve learned from Lynn and Munchkin so far. Overall,...

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