Parents, what is the right amount of sports for kids and how do we bring back the absolute "fun," in sports? Alicia talks with John O'Sullivan, leading youth coach and international best-selling author of, "Changing the Game: The Parents Guide to Raising Happy, High-Performing Athletes, and Giving Youth Sports Back to Our Kids." John tells us how to pick the right mix of activities for our kids, to prevent them, (and us,) from burnout.And later in the show, see if you can guess our "Wellness Tips and Tricks" question... You'll also love taking, "Your Yoga Escape," with Courtney Harris. Today she'll tell you how to set a healthy Yoga example for you, and your kids.On "Kids Corner," we asked the kids, "What's your favorite sports to play, and what do you think is the right balance of activities for you?" You will not want to miss what they had to say.Welcome to MomShine! Your place to unplug, unwind, and hit unsend.Visit us at: https://Momshine.co

Did you know that anxiety and depression may be linked to what your kid had to eat today? Alicia talks with Kumi-Nagamoto-Combs, PhD., of Biomedical Sciences, at the University of North Dakota. Kumi shares with us groundbreaking science that may change everything you know about your child's behavior.  And it's not about the sugar!Later in the show,  can you guess the right answer on our "Wellness Tips and Tricks?"  After that enlightening question (spoiler hint,) you'll love taking, "Your Yoga Escape," with Courtney Harris. Today, she'll tell you how to strike just the right exercise balance, to reduce inflammation.And on "Kids Corner," we asked the kids, "What do you think your Parents do all day while you're at school?" You will not want to miss what they had to say!Welcome to MomShine! Your place to unplug, unwind, and hit unsend.Visit us at: https://Momshine.co

Alicia talks with leading  Marriage and Family Therapist, Polly Ely, who tells us the secret to raising happy, self determined kids, all while maintaining leadership as a parent. We learn how to transform chaos into calm just by saying one powerful mantra.  And later in the show, see if you can guess our "Wellness Tips and Tricks," question of the day...  You'll also love taking, "Your Yoga Escape," with Courtney Harris. Today, she'll tell you how to boost up to your optimal health and keep that vacation mindset going all year long!On our "Kids Corner" segment, we asked the kids, "What's the hardest part of your day, and what makes you the most mad?" You will not want to miss what they had to say!Welcome to MomShine! Your place to unplug, unwind, and hit unsend.Visit us at: https://Momshine.co