Are ADHD meltdowns draining the joy from your days?
Do routines constantly fall apart, no matter how hard you try?
You’re not failing — your child’s brain is wired differently. This episode can help.
In this episode of Mom Life Uncomplicated, I’m back with ADHD coach and counselor Kristina Manning for Part 2 of our series. We’re diving deeper into practical strategies to support your child’s ADHD brain — without yelling, bribing, or burning yourself out.
Kristina shares tools that actually work at home and in the classroom, plus how parents can take care of themselves while raising neurodiverse kids.
🧠 Here’s What We Cover:
The 3 R’s approach: Regulate, Relate, Reason (in that order!)
Why your calm comes first — and how to get it
Tools that help your child calm down (wall pushes, calm corners, sensory kits, and more)
How to find what works for your unique child through observation
Creating effective routines for mornings, after school, and homework
How to adjust communication to ADHD brains
The power of visual timers, checklists, and reward-specific praise
What to say instead of yelling
Being the squeaky wheel at school — how to advocate without burning bridges
Building consistency, connection, and compassion into everyday parenting
Your child’s struggles aren’t your fault. ADHD requires a different parenting lens — one that blends structure, empathy, and strategy.
This episode shows you how to support your child and yourself with tools that bring more calm and connection to your home.
Connect with other moms navigating ADHD and get support from experts like Kristina.
Visit https://nataliemccabe.com → Click the Community tab.
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ADHD in Kids: What Every Parent Needs to Know
Is your child constantly forgetting things, melting down after school, or bouncing between tasks?
Are you exhausted from trying to figure out what’s behavior... and what’s something deeper?
Wondering if your child’s struggles could be ADHD?
In this episode of Mom Life Uncomplicated, I’m joined by parenting coach and ADHD expert Kristina Manning. We break down what ADHD really looks like in kids, how it’s often misunderstood, and what families can do to bring more calm and connection to the home.
Kristina shares her experience as a mom of three, including two children with ADHD, and offers practical tools for parents navigating this challenging but very common diagnosis.
🧠 Here’s What We Cover:
What ADHD is (and what it’s not)
Why ADHD often shows up differently in girls
How executive function affects focus, emotion, and behavior
What a “Ferrari brain with bicycle brakes” really means
The difference between inattentive vs hyperactive ADHD
How to create a routine that helps kids feel safe and succeed
Why some kids seem “fine” at school but fall apart at home
How to shift from correction to connection in your parenting
Support for moms who feel overwhelmed or isolated
When you understand how ADHD works in the brain, you stop blaming yourself—or your child.
This episode helps you move from reacting to responding with calm, clarity, and confidence.
You don’t need to do this alone. And there are simple tools that make a big difference.
Join the Community
Meet other moms navigating ADHD and parenting challenges.
Download free resources and connect at https://nataliemccabe.com → Click the Community tab.
Book a 1-on-1 coaching session and let’s build your child’s support plan together.
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The Truth About Sensory Needs and Focus in Children
Is your child always fidgeting, bouncing, or crashing into things?
Hi, I’m Natalie McCabe. In this episode of Mom Life Uncomplicated, we’re diving into one of the most misunderstood parenting challenges — sensory-seeking behavior. With over 30 years of experience working with kids, I’ll explain why movement helps children focus and why your child might be craving proprioceptive input. You’ll learn what’s going on in their body and how to meet their needs with simple tools that work.
Here’s What We Cover:
How proprioception works and why some kids need more of it
Signs your child is not misbehaving but trying to regulate
The difference between hyperactivity and sensory needs
The 5-minute reset routine that calms your child naturally
Activities like wall pushes, animal walks, and chair pushups
How to set up a simple regulation corner in your home
Tools that help children sit still, focus, and transition more easily
Why understanding sensory needs helps you parent with more peace
When you understand your child’s sensory signals, you stop seeing bad behavior and start noticing real needs. These tools help you connect with your child, reduce meltdowns, and create a more peaceful home.
Want to support your child’s nervous system without yelling, timeouts, or constant reminders?
Connect with moms who understand. Go to nataliemccabe.com and click the Community tab.
Learn more: https://linktr.ee/nataliemccabe
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Support Your Kids Beyond the Report Card Grades
Report cards don’t define your child — or you.
Hey mama, it’s Natalie McCabe. In this episode of Mom Life Uncomplicated, we’re talking about how to handle your child’s report card in a way that builds confidence, not pressure. Whether the grades are high, low, or all over the place, I’ll show you how to respond with calm, support, and real perspective.
What You’ll Learn:
Why your reaction to grades shapes how your child sees themselves
How to check your own school baggage before saying anything
What to say to each child — especially if their grades are very different
How to praise effort and growth instead of perfection
When it might be time to ask for extra support
Simple ways to keep the focus on character and confidence
This episode will help you take the stress out of report card season and strengthen your relationship with your child at the same time.
🌟 Join our free community of moms at nataliemccabe.com — just click the “community” button
💬 Need help creating a plan that works for your family? Book a free coaching call with me at nataliemccabe.com and let’s support your child together
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The Parenting Coach Secret Every Overwhelmed Mom Needs
Ever wonder why having all the parenting knowledge in the world still doesn't make those daily power struggles any easier?
Hi, I'm Natalie McCabe. I'm here with Suzie Forbes, a pediatric occupational therapist with 30 years of experience, mental health clinician, and parenting coach who's also a mom of two kids with big emotions.
In this episode, we're talking about transforming daily parenting struggles into opportunities for meaningful connection, specifically addressing why professional knowledge doesn't always translate to smooth parenting.
Here's what we cover:
Why even experienced professionals struggle with imposter syndrome in parenting (and how Suzie's 30 years of expertise didn't prevent her morning sock battles)
The surprising shift from "perfection to presence" that changed everything for one overwhelmed OT mom
The Lighthouse Method: How to identify your core parenting values and use them to navigate any behavioral challenge
The 16-sock morning battle that transformed into a treasured connection ritual with one simple mindset shift
Why "letting them win" isn't actually losing—and how redefining your goals changes your entire family dynamic
The deeper truth about children's behavior: How her daughter's sock sensitivity was really a bid for connection and control
This isn't about perfect parenting or complex strategies. It's the secret every overwhelmed mom needs: discovering your core values that guide you back to connection.
💬 Connect with Suzie: https://linktr.ee/forbes.suzie.otmamacoach
Join our FREE, non-Facebook community where expert parent coaches and moms just like you share real strategies that work. Just head to nataliemccabe.com and click the Community tab.
Want personalized help identifying your family's lighthouse and ending those daily power struggles? Book a FREE coaching call at nataliemccabe.com.
Ever feel like you’re drowning in the stress of mom life and like your head is going to explode?
Are you overwhelmed from juggling work, kids, and a never-ending to-do list—while trying (and failing) to find time for yourself?
Sick of scrolling social media for solutions that don’t fit your family?
Do you want practical, no-BS expert parenting and home organization strategies that actually make life simpler and bring peace in your day to day?
If you’re nodding along, welcome—you’re in the right place. Mom Life Uncomplicated is here to help you break free from burnout, release the guilt, and create a simpler, more peaceful home life.
I’ll show you practical ways to lighten your mental load, set guilt-free boundaries, and make time for yourself—without sacrificing your family’s needs. You’ll learn how to reduce daily chaos, manage your energy, and finally enjoy motherhood the way you always imagined.
If you’re ready to stop feeling overwhelmed and start feeling like yourself again, join me each week for real conversations with experts, actionable strategies, and simple solutions to transform your motherhood journey—one doable step at a time.
I’m Natalie McCabe—a certified parent coach, educator, author and mom who’s lived through the stress, the guilt, and the exhaustion of trying to do it all. For 16 years, I navigated single motherhood while building a business, managing a household, and constantly putting myself last. I know exactly what it feels like to be running on empty, stretched too thin, and questioning if I was failing my kids.
I was overwhelmed, short on patience, drowning in guilt, and stuck in survival mode.
Something had to change.
I finally took control—simplifying my routines, organizing my home and life, and prioritizing myself without sacrificing my family’s needs. I dove deep into child development and parenting strategies to gain confidence in my decisions. I made mindset shifts that transformed not just my parenting, but my entire life.
If you’re ready to ditch the overwhelm, take back your time, and parent with confidence, this podcast is for you.
So grab your water bottle and hydrate! We GOT this Mom Life!
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