The stereotype of the stay-at-home mom is finally getting a rebrand thanks to Neha Ruch.A mom of two, Neha leapt onto the national stage with her bestseller “The Power Pause,” a primer for ambitious mothers leaning into family life.This success, she says, didn’t happen overnight; she planted seeds over a decade ago through her online community “Mother Untitled.”Neha’s work offers stay-at-home moms the dignity they deserve through some simple truths: raising children is a full time job and it requires support and respect.She urges moms to redefine success, plus:* how to strategically navigate a resignation to keep communication open and stay connected to an industry* how to set goals through your downshift to invest in your next career move* shining a light on mothers in the “gray area” that mix both work and motherhood on their own terms* why being a “lady who lunches” and networking goes beyond leisure and creates opportunity* conversational scripts to explain a pause and open the door to future optionsNeha’s curiosity allows for a refreshing, honest conversation that will benefit any mother. Be sure to follow her on Instagram @neha_ruch and head to her website thepowerpause.com to learn more.Find us at www.thelocalmomsnetwork.comIG: @thelocalmomsnetworkEmail: demetra@thelocalmomsnetwork.comPodcast facilities provided by Stamford Studios Digital Factory.
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The stereotype of the stay-at-home mom is finally getting a rebrand thanks to Neha Ruch.A mom of two, Neha leapt onto the national stage with her bestseller “The Power Pause,” a primer for ambitious mothers leaning into family life.This success, she says, didn’t happen overnight; she planted seeds over a decade ago through her online community “Mother Untitled.”Neha’s work offers stay-at-home moms the dignity they deserve through some simple truths: raising children is a full time job and it requires support and respect.She urges moms to redefine success, plus:* how to strategically navigate a resignation to keep communication open and stay connected to an industry* how to set goals through your downshift to invest in your next career move* shining a light on mothers in the “gray area” that mix both work and motherhood on their own terms* why being a “lady who lunches” and networking goes beyond leisure and creates opportunity* conversational scripts to explain a pause and open the door to future optionsNeha’s curiosity allows for a refreshing, honest conversation that will benefit any mother. Be sure to follow her on Instagram @neha_ruch and head to her website thepowerpause.com to learn more.Find us at www.thelocalmomsnetwork.comIG: @thelocalmomsnetworkEmail: demetra@thelocalmomsnetwork.comPodcast facilities provided by Stamford Studios Digital Factory.
Ep. 40 - This is So Awkward! Talking Sex, Drugs & Teens with Vanessa Kroll Bennett (Part 2)
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5 months ago
Ep. 40 - This is So Awkward! Talking Sex, Drugs & Teens with Vanessa Kroll Bennett (Part 2)
Trigger Warning: Adult TopicsMoms, raising kids takes courage and the tween & teen years make that clear really quickly. If conversations about drugs make you cringe and the thought of discussing sex has you delaying the conversation, today’s episode is for you. As Vanessa Kroll Bennett tells us, we can absolutely share with our kids just how nervous and uncomfortable we are! Vanessa is the co-author of a book and the co-host of a podcast called “That’s So Awkward!” Along with Dr. Cara Natterson, they teach parents how to handle the challenges of puberty. This episode-which is Part 2 of our far-reaching conversation-explains smart strategies to begin brief and effective conversations.Vanessa walks us through:* what fentanyl is and the strong boundaries we need to place around pills and powders* how Narcan is used to prevent possible overdoses* distinguishing between “where do babies come from?” and “the talk”* how to begin teaching consent at a young age* why anatomically correct names for body parts creates safety for childrenAnd if you missed Part 1 of our conversation with Vanessa, be sure to go back to Episode 39. You can find more wisdom from Vanessa @vanessakrollbennett and @less.awkward as well as lessawkward.comFind Demetra at thelocalmomsnetwork.comFollow us on IG @thelocalmomsnetworkSend us your ideas for our next podcast!Email demetra@thelocalmomsnetwork.com
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The stereotype of the stay-at-home mom is finally getting a rebrand thanks to Neha Ruch.A mom of two, Neha leapt onto the national stage with her bestseller “The Power Pause,” a primer for ambitious mothers leaning into family life.This success, she says, didn’t happen overnight; she planted seeds over a decade ago through her online community “Mother Untitled.”Neha’s work offers stay-at-home moms the dignity they deserve through some simple truths: raising children is a full time job and it requires support and respect.She urges moms to redefine success, plus:* how to strategically navigate a resignation to keep communication open and stay connected to an industry* how to set goals through your downshift to invest in your next career move* shining a light on mothers in the “gray area” that mix both work and motherhood on their own terms* why being a “lady who lunches” and networking goes beyond leisure and creates opportunity* conversational scripts to explain a pause and open the door to future optionsNeha’s curiosity allows for a refreshing, honest conversation that will benefit any mother. Be sure to follow her on Instagram @neha_ruch and head to her website thepowerpause.com to learn more.Find us at www.thelocalmomsnetwork.comIG: @thelocalmomsnetworkEmail: demetra@thelocalmomsnetwork.comPodcast facilities provided by Stamford Studios Digital Factory.
