In this episode, Kathryn explores how giving helps you live a happier life. This is day 2 of the seven day happiness challenge. It feels good to give. You feel happier when you make others happier. But why? As it turns out, there is a little bit of science behind this too! A study from the Harvard Business School found that when individuals give, they activate the pleasure centers in your brain. It literally feels good to make other people happy.

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What does natural parenting mean? Katie explores the meaning of "natural parenting" and various ways you can incorporate the principles of responsive parenting into your daily life.

In this episode, Katie introduces the 8 principles of Attachment Parenting and how they can relate to any relationship - not just the parent-child relationship. She'll cover: ~ Is Attachment Parenting new? ~ What is the foundation of Attachment Parenting? ~ Is Attachment Parenting right for your family? ~ How A.P. can help strengthen any relationship EVEN if you're not parents yet

In the Season 2 Kickoff, Katie begins by exploring the common parenting labels and stereotypes.  Most importantly, she talks about the good - and the bad - aspects about each label.  Learning about what category you fall into, can help you learn about your own parenting strengths and weaknesses. What type of parent are you? How can you use that info to bring more happiness into your family?

This episode is a refresher of who we are and what our mission is... and what you'll learn by following along to this podcast.  In this episode, Katie will talk about:  -What "Cor Domum" means  -Her inspiration for starting this podcast  -What listeners will learn from the podcast  -The goal of the podcast to inspire families to live better, happier lives

In this episode, Katie begins to tackle the topic of sleep. We all know sleep is good for us (duh) but sometimes we don't always get the highest quality of sleep.  Sleep is critical for a happy and healthy BODY and MIND.  In this episode, we'll cover: How sleep plays a role in the body's natural detoxification process  The importance of a sleep schedule  Ways to improve your quality of sleep including What is a blue light Essential oils including how to make a "home spa" spray  How orange/amber lights induce sleep Cherry juice to help induce sleep  How sleep improve overall family life  WHAT IS YOUR SLEEP SCORE? Mentioned in this episode: Study done on blue lights The orange light we use (affiliate link) Where to buy lavender and cedarwood essential oil  Where to buy tart cherry juice (affiliate)  Home spa recipe: -25 drops of dōTERRA® Serenity -20 drops of Ylang Ylang essential oil -15 drops of Vetiver essential oil -15 drops of Marjoram essential oil Add to a 2 oz spray bottle -Fill the rest with water Subscribe to my newsletters here. Subscribe to this feed in iTunes here.

In this episode, your host Katie Trudeau shares explores why and how nature makes people happy and boosts moods. In this episode, she'll explore: A personal reflection of napping outdoors Why Northern Europeans make a daily habit of the outdoor nap The philosophical implications of a happy life and the great outdoors The physical benefits of spending time outdoors Resources mentioned: Hammock for napping outdoors Study linking outdoor play to decreased ADHD symptoms BBC article about Nordic babies napping outside Connect with Katie: Facebook or Twitter If you’ve got a question about today’s episode or want to leave us a note, you can email us at [email protected] Love the show? Please leave us a review and share the love! How to rate/review us: Launch Apple’s Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter the name of the podcast you want to rate or review. Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the album art for the podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Enter your iTunes password to login. Tap the Stars to leave a rating. Enter title text and content to leave a review. Tap Send. Thank you!

In this episode, parenting author Katie Trudeau explores the good that comes from serving your kids.   In this episode, we'll cover: 1. Why modern parents are afraid to serve their kids 2. The notion that service is a mandatory teaching tool  3. Why spoiling kids is not possible  4. The reason why kids lack manners  5. How service leads to love Items mentioned:  The Five Love Languages Chamomile Tea - the tea that showed me who's boss!  Additional gentle parenting resources:  Interested in learning more about Attachment Parenting? I suggest these books:  The Attachment Parenting Book ToddlerCalm: A Guide for Calmer Toddlers and Happier Parents Two Thousand Kisses a Day: Gentle Parenting Through the Ages and Stages (A Little Hearts Handbook)   Subscribe to my newsletters here. Subscribe to this feed in iTunes here.   This may contain affiliate links, which cost you nothing additional but it does provide support for this blog and podcast. 

In this episode, parenting author Katie Trudeau dives into one of the myths surrounding gentle parenting and Attachment Parenting.  Even though Attachment Parenting is popular, there are still a lot of myths that need debunking. One of the most prevalent myths is that you'll end up with an out-of-control child.  In this episode, we'll cover: 1. Why this myth came to be 2. The notion that gentle parenting does not mean lax parenting  3. What is harsh punishment 4. Alternatives to spanking/timeouts that really do work  Time in Talking  Redirection Hug it out Resources:  Interested in learning more about Attachment Parenting? I suggest these books:  The Attachment Parenting Book ToddlerCalm: A Guide for Calmer Toddlers and Happier Parents Two Thousand Kisses a Day: Gentle Parenting Through the Ages and Stages (A Little Hearts Handbook)   Subscribe to my newsletters here. Subscribe to this feed in iTunes here.