Lessons From The Middle

Ashley
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Lessons From The Middle

Tired of generic parenting advice and unrealistic scripts that don’t work in the real world? Join licensed school counselor and certified parent coach, Ashley, and her guests for honest conversations and practical advice on navigating the challenges of childhood and adolescence. In Lessons from the Middle, Ashley shares her 13+ years of experience working with over 1,000 families to provide real-world solutions for parenting struggles. Whether you’re dealing with toddler tantrums, teenage turmoil, or just looking for ways to connect deeper with your child, this podcast offers actionable advice for raising mentally healthy kids.  Tune in to learn: Effective communication techniques to foster connection and assertiveness Strategies for managing challenging behaviors Tips for fostering emotional intelligence: Help your child understand and manage emotions. How to support your child’s social and emotional development: Build strong social skills and emotional resilience. Join the community of parents who are empowered to make a positive impact on their children’s lives. Let’s raise mentally healthy kids together. 

  1. Dandelions, Tulips, and Orchids: Understanding Your Child's Temperament to Help Them Thrive

    3 DAYS AGO

    Dandelions, Tulips, and Orchids: Understanding Your Child's Temperament to Help Them Thrive

    In this conversation, Ashley Osinski discusses the complexities of parenting, particularly when dealing with children of varying temperaments. She shares personal experiences with her own children, highlighting the differences in their emotional responses and behaviors. The discussion emphasizes the importance of understanding temperament as a combination of genetics and environmental influences, and introduces the categories of dandelions, tulips, and orchids to describe different temperamen...

    11 min

  2. JAN 6

    Children Do Well If They Can: How This Simple Shift Transforms Parenting

    In this episode of Lessons from the Middle, Ashley Osinski discusses the challenges of parenting, especially during the transition back to school after winter break. She emphasizes the importance of understanding children's behavior through the lens of skill-building rather than punishment. By adopting the perspective that 'children do well if they can,' parents can better support their children in developing the necessary skills to navigate their emotions and behaviors. The episode also intr...

    9 min

  3. 12/30/2024

    Balance Made Simple: A New Year Reset for Moms

    Follow along here: New Year, More Balance Worksheet (link at the end to share your goals with me!) In this episode, Ashley Osinski discusses the concept of balance, particularly for mothers, emphasizing that balance is not about achieving a perfect 50-50 split between work and life. Instead, it is about aligning time and energy with personal values and priorities. She introduces a simple exercise to assess current time allocation, identify gaps, and set small, meaningful goals to achieve...

    10 min

  4. 12/20/2024

    Top 3 Ways for Moms to Stress Less and Find More Joy This Holiday Season

    In this episode, Ashley Osinski discusses how to navigate the holiday season with less stress and more joy, particularly for moms. She emphasizes the importance of embracing high standards with low expectations, setting boundaries, practicing gratitude, and prioritizing self-care. The conversation highlights the challenges of holiday perfectionism and offers practical strategies to create meaningful family experiences while maintaining personal well-being.Keywords holiday stress, mom tip...

    14 min

  5. 12/16/2024

    Santa, the Elf, and Holiday Magic—No Naughty List Required

    In this episode,I discuss how to navigate the holiday season with children by rethinking traditional narratives around Santa and the elf, empowering kids through body boundaries, and shifting perspectives on behavior and rewards. I emphasize the importance of creating a joyful and safe environment for children during the holidays, encouraging parents to focus on connection and emotional well-being rather than behavior-based threats.TakeawaysRethink the traditional narrative of Santa and the e...

    13 min

  6. 12/09/2024

    Mindful Tech Parenting, Ep 3: Gender and Tech

    In this final episode of the 3-part tech series, Ashley discusses the significant impact of gender on technology use among children, particularly focusing on the differences between girls and boys. She highlights the decline in confidence among girls as they enter adolescence, the correlation between social media use and mental health issues, and the unique challenges boys face with technology, including video games and pornography. The conversation emphasizes the need for parents to be mindf...

    13 min

  7. 12/02/2024

    Mindful Tech Parenting, Ep 2: Tech Boundaries

    In this conversation, Ashley Osinski discusses the importance of setting boundaries around technology use for children. She emphasizes the need for age-appropriate access to devices, the impact of social media on mental health, and the significance of creating safe spaces for tech use. The conversation also highlights the importance of intentional tech use and planning for future considerations as children grow.Keywordstechnology, boundaries, parenting, social media, mental health, kids, scre...

    16 min

  8. 11/25/2024

    Mindful Tech Parenting, Ep 1: Family Tech Tips

    In this first episode of a 3 part series, Ashley Osinski discusses the significant impact of technology on mental health, particularly for children. She shares insights from her experience working with middle school students and offers practical tips for families to navigate technology use. The conversation covers the importance of screen size, the three Cs of technology interaction, the need for transparency in tech use, and the establishment of routines and rituals to foster healthy tech ha...

    16 min
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Tired of generic parenting advice and unrealistic scripts that don’t work in the real world? Join licensed school counselor and certified parent coach, Ashley, and her guests for honest conversations and practical advice on navigating the challenges of childhood and adolescence. In Lessons from the Middle, Ashley shares her 13+ years of experience working with over 1,000 families to provide real-world solutions for parenting struggles. Whether you’re dealing with toddler tantrums, teenage turmoil, or just looking for ways to connect deeper with your child, this podcast offers actionable advice for raising mentally healthy kids.  Tune in to learn: Effective communication techniques to foster connection and assertiveness Strategies for managing challenging behaviors Tips for fostering emotional intelligence: Help your child understand and manage emotions. How to support your child’s social and emotional development: Build strong social skills and emotional resilience. Join the community of parents who are empowered to make a positive impact on their children’s lives. Let’s raise mentally healthy kids together. 

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  • Creator
    Ashley
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Lessons From The Middle
  • Show Website
    Lessons From The Middle

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