Are you hearing “I’m hungry!” every 10 minutes this summer?

Tired of scrambling to figure out lunch, snacks, and dinner — all while trying to enjoy the season? Good news: you don’t need to cook gourmet meals or lose your mind to feed your family well this summer.

In this episode, Natalie shares 5 game-changing summer meal strategies that keep kids fed, moms sane, and routines realistic. If you’re craving less chaos and more calm in your kitchen, this is for you. Here’s What We Cover:

• The “Same but Different” formula for easier planning
• How to build a kid-friendly snack station that teaches balance
• The Prep-Ahead Power Hour that saves your week
• Why embracing “good enough” meals is essential for summer sanity
• How to match your meals to your activity calendar
• Getting kids involved in real meal prep

Want a summer that runs smoother and feeds your family without daily chaos? This episode is your meal-planning reset.

💬 Join our FREE community for support, snack ideas, and connection with other moms at https://nataliemccabe.com → Click the Community Tab. Need more help managing your mental load? Book a free 30-minute coaching call with Natalie and get personalized support for your home and routine. Learn more here: https://linktr.ee/nataliemccabe

Are ADHD meltdowns draining the joy from your days? Do routines constantly fall apart, no matter how hard you try?

You’re not failing — your child’s brain is wired differently. This episode can help.

In this episode of Mom Life Uncomplicated, I’m back with ADHD coach and counselor Kristina Manning for Part 2 of our series. We’re diving deeper into practical strategies to support your child’s ADHD brain — without yelling, bribing, or burning yourself out.

Kristina shares tools that actually work at home and in the classroom, plus how parents can take care of themselves while raising neurodiverse kids.

🧠 Here’s What We Cover:

• The 3 R’s approach: Regulate, Relate, Reason (in that order!)

• Why your calm comes first — and how to get it

• Tools that help your child calm down (wall pushes, calm corners, sensory kits, and more)

• How to find what works for your unique child through observation

• Creating effective routines for mornings, after school, and homework

• How to adjust communication to ADHD brains

• The power of visual timers, checklists, and reward-specific praise

• What to say instead of yelling

• Being the squeaky wheel at school — how to advocate without burning bridges

• Building consistency, connection, and compassion into everyday parenting

Your child’s struggles aren’t your fault. ADHD requires a different parenting lens — one that blends structure, empathy, and strategy. This episode shows you how to support your child and yourself with tools that bring more calm and connection to your home. Connect with other moms navigating ADHD and get support from experts like Kristina. Visit https://nataliemccabe.com → Click the Community tab.

Is your child constantly forgetting things, melting down after school, or bouncing between tasks? Are you exhausted from trying to figure out what’s behavior... and what’s something deeper? Wondering if your child’s struggles could be ADHD? In this episode of Mom Life Uncomplicated, I’m joined by parenting coach and ADHD expert Kristina Manning. We break down what ADHD really looks like in kids, how it’s often misunderstood, and what families can do to bring more calm and connection to the home. Kristina shares her experience as a mom of three, including two children with ADHD, and offers practical tools for parents navigating this challenging but very common diagnosis.

🧠 Here’s What We Cover:

• What ADHD is (and what it’s not)

• Why ADHD often shows up differently in girls

• How executive function affects focus, emotion, and behavior

• What a “Ferrari brain with bicycle brakes” really means

• The difference between inattentive vs hyperactive ADHD

• How to create a routine that helps kids feel safe and succeed

• Why some kids seem “fine” at school but fall apart at home

• How to shift from correction to connection in your parenting

• Support for moms who feel overwhelmed or isolated

When you understand how ADHD works in the brain, you stop blaming yourself—or your child. This episode helps you move from reacting to responding with calm, clarity, and confidence. You don’t need to do this alone. And there are simple tools that make a big difference. Join the Community Meet other moms navigating ADHD and parenting challenges. Download free resources and connect at https://nataliemccabe.com → Click the Community tab. Book a 1-on-1 coaching session and let’s build your child’s support plan together. Go to https://nataliemccabe.com

Does planning a family trip feel stressful or way too expensive? Want to make great memories without breaking the bank? Hi, I’m Natalie McCabe. In this episode of Mom Life Uncomplicated, I’m sharing my favorite family travel tips that actually work. As a single mom, I learned how to plan fun trips that were low-cost and low-stress. You’ll hear creative ideas, practical advice, and fun traditions that help you make the most of your time together.

Here’s What We Cover:

• How to plan simple micro adventures close to home
• Where to stay without spending a fortune
• A food strategy that saves hundreds while still enjoying meals out
• Free or cheap activities kids will love
• How to set a souvenir budget (without being the mean parent)
• A fun idea called Adventure Bingo to get the kids excited

This episode is not about fancy vacations or perfect travel plans. It’s about helping real families have real fun. Less pressure. More presence. You don’t need a big budget to create amazing memories. Come hang out with other moms who get it. Grab your free Adventure Bingo template and other resources at https://nataliemccabe.com → Click on the Community tab.

Let’s plan your next family trip together. Book a free call at https://nataliemccabe.com

Is your child always fidgeting, bouncing, or crashing into things? Hi, I’m Natalie McCabe. In this episode of Mom Life Uncomplicated, we’re diving into one of the most misunderstood parenting challenges — sensory-seeking behavior. With over 30 years of experience working with kids, I’ll explain why movement helps children focus and why your child might be craving proprioceptive input. You’ll learn what’s going on in their body and how to meet their needs with simple tools that work. Here’s What We Cover:

• How proprioception works and why some kids need more of it
• Signs your child is not misbehaving but trying to regulate
• The difference between hyperactivity and sensory needs
• The 5-minute reset routine that calms your child naturally
• Activities like wall pushes, animal walks, and chair pushups
• How to set up a simple regulation corner in your home
• Tools that help children sit still, focus, and transition more easily
• Why understanding sensory needs helps you parent with more peace

When you understand your child’s sensory signals, you stop seeing bad behavior and start noticing real needs. These tools help you connect with your child, reduce meltdowns, and create a more peaceful home.

Want to support your child’s nervous system without yelling, timeouts, or constant reminders?

Connect with moms who understand. Go to nataliemccabe.com and click the Community tab. Learn more: https://linktr.ee/nataliemccabe

Report cards don’t define your child — or you.

Hey mama, it’s Natalie McCabe. In this episode of Mom Life Uncomplicated, we’re talking about how to handle your child’s report card in a way that builds confidence, not pressure. Whether the grades are high, low, or all over the place, I’ll show you how to respond with calm, support, and real perspective.

• Why your reaction to grades shapes how your child sees themselves

• How to check your own school baggage before saying anything

• What to say to each child — especially if their grades are very different

• How to praise effort and growth instead of perfection

• When it might be time to ask for extra support

• Simple ways to keep the focus on character and confidence

This episode will help you take the stress out of report card season and strengthen your relationship with your child at the same time.

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💬 Need help creating a plan that works for your family? Book a free coaching call with me at nataliemccabe.com and let’s support your child together

Are you wondering how to keep the meaningful memories and let go of the clutter — without the mom guilt? Hi, I’m Natalie McCabe. In this episode of Mom Life Uncomplicated, we’re talking about how to deal with all the school papers and projects that come home at the end of the year. I’ll share an easy way to sort through it all, keep the things that matter, and let go of the rest without turning your home into a cluttered mess.

• The 4-Box Decluttering Method
• How to involve your sentimental child without keeping everything
• Digital organization tips to save memories and space
• Creating systems like a homework station and paperwork folder
• Letting go of clutter without guilt and keeping what truly matters
• Making space for summer fun (and your sanity!)

This isn't about becoming a minimalist mom who throws away everything. And it’s definitely not about achieving Pinterest-perfect organization. It’s about curating a childhood, keeping what truly matters, and making room for the life you’re living right now.

Join our FREE community of moms just like you by going to nataliemccabe.com and clicking the community button!

Want personalized help setting up systems that actually work for your family? Book a FREE coaching call at nataliemccabe.com — let’s declutter your routines and lighten your load.

Does your house feel like a battleground where you're constantly playing referee between sibling fights? Hi, I'm Natalie McCabe. I'm here with Suzie Forbes, a pediatric occupational therapist and mom who discovered that giving kids real power in problem-solving changes everything. In this episode, we're talking about collaborative solutions that actually work with strong-willed kids, specifically how one simple tool can end the daily battles. Here's what we cover:

• "We Have a Problem" method for solving conflicts
• Stolen moments self-care that kids automatically start copying
• Why safety first makes every parenting tool actually work
• How these skills show up in her adult kids today

This isn't about more rules or consequences. It's about partnership that builds lifelong problem-solving skills. Less you fixing everything. More them learning to think it through. Ready to transform those power struggles into connection?

💬 Connect with Susie: https://linktr.ee/forbes.suzie.otmamacoach

Grab the free tool (We Have a Problem Method): https://mailchi.mp/0bc832238801/stop-the-fighting-now-book Learn more here: https://linktr.ee/nataliemccabe

Join our FREE, non-Facebook community where expert parent coaches and moms just like you share real strategies that work. Just head to nataliemccabe.com and click the Community tab. Want personalized help identifying your family's lighthouse and ending those daily power struggles? Book a FREE coaching call at nataliemccabe.com.