Welcome to MamaZen: The Path to Mindful and Empowered Parenting, a 21-day mindful parenting challenge designed to help you cultivate calm, confidence, and intention in your parenting journey. Each episode is short and focused—just 5 to 10 minutes—making it easy to fit into your daily routine as a busy parent. Over the next 21 days, you’ll explore daily affirmations, mindful reflections, and practical parenting tools to guide you through peaceful parenting. This challenge is designed for pare ...
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You are listening to Empowered Parenting Real Parents, Real Stories. A Podcast that inspires parents to feel courageous and confident in their parenting journey. Listen in with parent and child therapist Cindy Smolkin (MSW/RSW) and Alisa Daly, Director of First Foundations Jewish Community Preschools, and meet real parents struggling with real issues. Tune in every Thursday to help you and your children build resilience. Subscribe now.
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Day 11: Mindful Parenting Impact – I Make a Difference in My Family’s Life
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In today’s episode of MamaZen: 21 Days to Inner Calm and Empowered Parenting, we focus on the affirmation I make a difference in my family’s life. It’s easy to get caught up in daily tasks and routines, but this session is a reminder of the deep, lasting impact you have on your family through your love, care, and presence. This 5-minute session wil…
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Day 8: Mindful Parenting for a Peaceful Day – My Day is Calm & Peaceful
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In today’s episode of MamaZen: 21 Days to Inner Calm and Empowered Parenting, we focus on the affirmation My day is calm and peaceful. Parenthood can be chaotic, but by setting the intention for calm, you can create more peace in your life and your home. This 5-minute session will help you embrace mindful parenting, reduce parenting stress, and cul…
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Day 17: Mindful Parenting with Love & Abundance – I Parent from a Place of Love & Abundance
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In today’s episode of MamaZen: 21 Days to Inner Calm and Empowered Parenting, we focus on the affirmation I parent from a place of love and abundance. Mindful parenting is about approaching each interaction with your child from a mindset of love, positivity, and gratitude. This session will help you embrace an abundant mindset, allowing you to resp…
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Day 16: Mindful Parenting Confidence – I’m Exactly What My Child Needs
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In today’s episode of MamaZen: 21 Days to Inner Calm and Empowered Parenting, we focus on the affirmation I’m exactly what my child needs. Parenting can often bring feelings of doubt or comparison, but this session is a reminder that you, with all your unique qualities, are the perfect parent for your child. Join us as we explore how embracing self…
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Day 15: Mindful Self-Care for Parents – I Will Take Care of Myself, So I Can Take Better Care of My Kids
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In today’s episode of MamaZen: 21 Days to Inner Calm and Empowered Parenting, we focus on the affirmation I will take care of myself, so I can take better care of my kids. Self-care for parents is essential for maintaining balance, patience, and energy. This session will help you understand the importance of nurturing yourself in order to show up a…
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Day 14: Mindful Parenting for a Peaceful Home – I Project Love & Peace in My House
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In today’s episode of MamaZen: 21 Days to Inner Calm and Empowered Parenting, we focus on the affirmation I project love and peace in my house. As parents, the energy we bring into our homes shapes the emotional environment for our children. This session will guide you in practicing mindful parenting, helping you cultivate a home filled with love a…
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Day 13: Self-Care for Parents – I Give Myself Permission to Nurture Me
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In today’s episode of MamaZen: 21 Days to Inner Calm and Empowered Parenting, we focus on the affirmation I give myself permission to nurture me. As parents, it’s easy to prioritize everyone else’s needs, but this session is a reminder that self-care is essential to being the best version of yourself for your family. Join us as we explore how takin…
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Day 12: Finding Peace in Parenting – I Let Go of Controlling Every Little Thing
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In today’s episode of MamaZen: 21 Days to Inner Calm and Empowered Parenting, we focus on the affirmation I let go of controlling every little thing. As parents, the desire to control every detail can lead to stress and overwhelm. This session will guide you through the process of letting go of control, creating space for more calm and mindful pare…
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Day 10: Gentle Parenting with Love – I Guide My Children Gently and With Love
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In today’s episode of MamaZen: 21 Days to Inner Calm and Empowered Parenting, we focus on the affirmation I guide my children gently and with love. Mindful parenting encourages us to approach our children with patience and tenderness, creating a safe space for them to grow. This session will guide you in practicing gentle parenting techniques, help…
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Day 9: Embracing Mindful Parenting – I Accept My Children Just As They Are
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In today’s episode of MamaZen: 21 Days to Inner Calm and Empowered Parenting, we focus on the affirmation I accept my children just as they are. Mindful parenting encourages us to embrace our children’s uniqueness without trying to mold them into someone they’re not. This session will help you practice acceptance, release unrealistic expectations, …
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Day 18: Mindful Parenting Through Learning – I’m Open to Learning From My Kids
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In today’s episode of MamaZen: 21 Days to Inner Calm and Empowered Parenting, we focus on the affirmation I’m open to learning from my kids. Mindful parenting is about being present and open to the lessons our children can teach us. This session will help you embrace a mindset of learning, allowing your children to guide you with their curiosity, p…
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Day 7: Trusting Your Parenting Instincts – Finding Your Unique Parenting Style
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In today’s episode of MamaZen: 21 Days to Inner Calm and Empowered Parenting, we focus on the affirmation: I trust my maternal intuition. With so many opinions and advice out there, it’s easy to feel like you need to follow a certain path, but this episode will remind you that your parenting instincts are your best guide. This 5-minute session will…
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Day 6: Self-Care for Parents – I Deserve Time to Relax
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In today’s episode of MamaZen: 21 Days to Inner Calm and Empowered Parenting, we focus on the importance of self-care with the affirmation: I deserve time to relax. As parents, we often put everyone else’s needs first, but today, we remind ourselves that taking time to rest and recharge is essential for both us and our families. This 5-minute sessi…
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Day 5: Mindful Parenting with Purpose – I Parent with Intention
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In today’s episode of MamaZen: 21 Days to Inner Calm and Empowered Parenting, we focus on the affirmation: I parent with intention. Parenting with intention means making mindful choices and being fully present in each moment with your child. This 5-minute session will help you approach your parenting with more love, patience, and purpose. Learn how…
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Day 4: Cultivating Mindful Parenting – I’m Grateful for the Time I Spend with My Kids
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In today’s episode of MamaZen: 21 Days to Inner Calm and Empowered Parenting, we focus on the power of gratitude. By affirming I’m grateful for the time I spend with my kids, you’ll learn how to shift your mindset and appreciate the small, everyday moments that build a strong bond with your children. This 5-minute session will guide you through the…
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Day 3: Letting Go of Perfection – Embracing Imperfections in Mindful Parenting
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In today’s episode of MamaZen: 21 Days to Inner Calm and Empowered Parenting, we tackle the pressure of perfection in parenting. By affirming I release the need for perfection, you’ll learn how to let go of unrealistic expectations and embrace the beauty of your unique, authentic journey as a parent. This 5-minute session focuses on mindful parenti…
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Day 2: Cultivating Patience in Parenting – I Choose to Be Patient Today
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In today’s episode of MamaZen: 21 Days to Inner Calm and Empowered Parenting, we focus on one of the most essential qualities of mindful and peaceful parenting: patience. Parenting is filled with moments that test our limits, but by affirming I choose to be patient today, we remind ourselves that we have the power to approach each challenge with ca…
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Day 1: Embracing Mindful Parenting – I’m Doing the Best I Can for My Child
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In today’s episode, we kick off the MamaZen: 21 Days to Inner Calm and Empowered Parenting challenge with an essential affirmation: I’m doing the best that I can for my child. As parents, it's easy to doubt ourselves and feel overwhelmed, but this affirmation will remind you to embrace the principles of mindful parenting and trust that your love an…
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Day 19: Mindful Parenting Without Judgment – I Will Turn Away from Judgment Today
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In today’s episode of MamaZen: 21 Days to Inner Calm and Empowered Parenting, we focus on the affirmation I will turn away from judgment today. Mindful parenting encourages us to release judgment of ourselves, our children, and others, allowing us to create a more compassionate and loving environment. By letting go of criticism and unrealistic expe…
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Day 20: Embracing Self-Worth in Parenting – I Recognize My Self-Worth
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In today’s episode of MamaZen: 21 Days to Inner Calm and Empowered Parenting, we focus on the affirmation I recognize my self-worth. Self-worth in parenting is essential to showing up with confidence and love. This session will guide you to embrace your value as a parent, helping you move beyond self-doubt and see the importance of your presence in…
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Day 21: Trusting Your Motherly Intuition for Confident Parenting
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In today’s final episode of MamaZen: 21 Days to Inner Calm and Empowered Parenting, we focus on the affirmation My motherly intuition leads me to the right choices. Trusting your intuition is one of the most empowering aspects of mindful parenting. Your connection with your child allows you to make decisions that are rooted in love and understandin…
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The Dad Perspective - With Special Guests The Dumb Dad Podcast
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Our guests this week are Evan Berger & Kevin Laferriere of the Dumb Dad Podcast! You may recognize them from their hilarious Tik Toks and viral “Dad Press Conference” video that have been making their way across the internet! Both stay-at-home dads, this duo expertly weaves humour and vulnerability throughout everything they do. Today we dive into …
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Becoming a Parent - The Journey of Unpredictability
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Whether you choose to become a parent or choose not to become a parent, there are deep emotions that are wrapped up within it. On today’s episode we go on a ride with our guest Kim, from flying solo, to the struggles of infertility, to finally being solidly grounded in the day-to-day of caring for a family. Content Warning: Today's episode contains…
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Finding Your Optimism - The True Meaning of Empowered Parenting
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Today we meet Bethany, a parent who went down the rabbit hole of negativity and found herself parenting through a lens of cynicism and stress. But she pulled herself out. And we can’t wait for you to hear how. Join us for today’s episode where Cindy and Alisa explore Optimism and the true meaning of Empowered Parenting. On our shows we often highli…
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Finding Balance While Feeling Fragile
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On today’s episode we explore how to parent when you are feeling fragile. Our guest this week Lisa Sonshine’s job as a prominent children’s performer is to bring joy and happiness, but Lisa’s Father passed away recently so joy is sometimes hard to find these days. Lisa is finding herself navigating the pandemic, parenting her young son and trying t…
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Isolation and COVID: Parenting in the Pandemic
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Here in Ontario where our Podcast is recorded, we are entering another lockdown and we are all at the end of our tether. We have this impossible job of teaching our children how to learn emotional regulation during an impossible time to feel regulated, all while we ourselves are feeling completely dysregulated. Today we welcome Liat Horovitz, life …
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Juggling it All: Sacrifice and Balance in Parenting
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Ask yourself… How many roles do you take on each day? A parent. A partner. A sibling, daughter or son, and friend. Where do you feel pulled, and what does this look like in your world? In order to balance all of these roles, what do you feel like you end up sacrificing in the process? Through their personal stories, Julie and Jordana so eloquently …
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Kids' Pushback and Parental Polarization: The Complexity of Setting Limits
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Today's episode is all about setting limits with our kids and how setting those limits helps lay the foundation for kids being able to handle life when things get hard. Parental polarization often takes place though when our thoughts or beliefs around limits don’t match. So, how can we work through this? On today's show we may highlight tools devel…
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Am I getting Anything Right? The Power of Guilt
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Parental guilt seems to be a never-ending well we keep drawing from. Before you take another drink, pause and tune in to today’s episode to learn how common this is. We’ll give you some thoughts on how to relieve yourself of some of it. You can continue the conversation with us on Social at @empoweredparentingpodcast on Facebook and Instagram. Don’…
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Learning the Art of Conflict Resolution - Sibling Relationships
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A lot bubbles up for parents when faced with children who are fighting all the time. How do you tell the difference between healthy/unhealthy sibling rivalry? How do we teach our children ways to get along with each other and build healthy relationships? Perhaps most importantly, how do we model good conflict resolution skills when we struggle to k…
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You Both Can Handle This - Growing From Moments of Conflict.
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Thanks for listening! Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to the show on your favourite podcast players. You'll find us on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, Deezer and more! TODAY'S EPISODE: Temper Tantrums are a normal part of everyday life with children. But how do you stay in the moment with your children and not dysregulat…
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You Are Not A Failure - Managing Screen Time In The Pandemic
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Thanks for listening! Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to the show on your favourite podcast players. You'll find us on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, Deezer and more! TODAY'S EPISODE: The pandemic has forced us to be “on” as parents more than we are accustomed to. Many of us have little relief, little help, no date nigh…
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Episode Description: The pandemic has led to a phenomenal amount of stress. It is affecting the mental health of parents. No one has a road map for parenting in these circumstances. Parents are often feeling like they are getting it wrong. Let’s look at how to work through this and how to find compassion for ourselves. If you are interested in lear…
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We're Excited! Join our First Episode and Meet Your Hosts!
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Thanks for listening! Don't forget to Like our Podcast and Subscribe! On Today's Episode Cindy and Alisa introduce themselves and share what brought them together to launch their sought-after Parenting Clinic's and now this exciting new Podcast, where they bring the essence of their Parenting Clinics to you. Together they talk about how there is no…
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Empowered Parenting Podcast Trailer
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Now more than ever, parents and children need compassion and support. We are thrilled to bring you Empowered Parenting, Real Parents, Real Stories, a weekly resource for parents to turn to. From Parenting in a Pandemic through to how to manage screen time, real parents will be joining us to share their common issues and learn compassion-based paren…
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