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. 43 - Breaking Away from Toxic Achievement Culture with Jennifer Breheny Wallace
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36 minutes
4 months ago
Ep. 43 - Breaking Away from Toxic Achievement Culture with Jennifer Breheny Wallace
Moms, this may be controversial, but it’s a fact: pushing a child to succeed can put their mental health at risk.It’s all outlined by Jennifer Breheny Wallace in her breakthrough book Never Enough: When Achievement Culture Becomes Toxic-and What We Can Do About It. Today’s episode is a wake-up call to draw the line between encouragement and pressure. We spoke with Jennifer when MomCast first launched and this encore presentation deserves not only a second listen, but ongoing conversation with our spouses and partners.An award-winning journalist and author, Jennifer uncovered links between children at “high achieving schools”-both public and private-and mental health issues like anxiety and depression.Most importantly, she offers hope! She reframes how we talk to our children about their role in their family and in their community, and answers the looming question that parents have to answer: “so what now?”Wallace insists this is not an anti-achievement book.In this must-hear episode she shares her trademark tips for how to frame success, including:*teaching parents what “mattering” means*specific steps to then help your child matter beyond their grades, skills, and talents*the vocabulary to help disconnect a child’s achievement from their self worth*why household chores are critically important and how to link chores with your child’s individual strengths*how we moms can bolster ourselves, in turn boosting our child’s knack for resilience The studies Jennifer sources in her book include a 2019 government report and further research by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.You can follow her @jenniferbrehenywallace or learn more at jenniferbwallace.comJoin us!Find us 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.
