An Interview with My 10-Year-Old — Her Advice to Parents

It's Take Your Kid to Work Day — and Ivy came to the podcast.

My daughter is 10, funny, and a little wiser than she realizes. So I sat her down and asked her the kinds of questions we don't always think to ask our kids: What makes our home feel good? What do you actually need when you're upset? What would you tell moms about how to talk to their kids?

Her answers are cute, honest, and honestly? Kind of spot on.

We talk about what it's like to grow up in a home where kids are expected to pitch in, what she needs after a hard day (it's not advice, mamas), why play actually matters, and what she'd put on The Road Map for parents who want a happier home.

It's a fun episode — and a good reminder that our kids notice more than we think.

Did something Ivy said resonate with you? I'd love to hear it. Send me a note at hello@mapyourmombrain.com.

Video Games stressing you out?! You said yes to the console. Or you're about to. And somewhere in the back of your mind, you already know things could go sideways.

This episode is for the mom who wants to get ahead of it — and for the mom who didn't, and needs to know it's not too late.

Because here's what the experts agree on: it's not about whether your kids play video games. It's about how you set it up, and what you do when things start to drift.

If you've ever stood in the living room wondering how a thirty minute gaming session turned into three hours, this one's for you.

Hit play — and then send me a message at hello@mapyourmombrain.com and tell me where you are in this journey. Are you setting it up for the first time, or are you already in reset mode? I want to hear your story.

What if one simple weekly ritual could change the entire energy of your home — and you could start it tonight?

In this episode we're talking about the family huddle — what it actually is, what it is not, and why it might be the most underrated parenting tool you're not using consistently right now. Spoiler: I haven't been either. And I felt the difference.

After years of running family meetings — learning what works, what falls flat, and even what to call them — I'm sharing the simple structure that actually gets kids engaged, keeps everyone on the same page, and builds something you can't manufacture any other way.

This one is timely. We're in the hardest stretch of the school year and your family needs this right now.

Hit play and start tonight.

Enjoying the podcast? I'd love to hear from you — send me a message at hello@mapyourmombrain.com and tell me if you tried your first huddle and how it went.