Families Matter Most

The backpacks hit the floor… and suddenly the emotions hit everyone.
If afternoons in your home feel like a pressure cooker—tears, meltdowns, short tempers, and "I don't know what's wrong!"—this episode is for you.
In Calming the After-School Angst, Jenn pulls back the curtain on what's really happening for kids after a long day of holding it together. You'll learn why after-school explosions aren't a sign of bad behavior or poor parenting—but a nervous system asking for relief.
With warmth, honesty, and practical wisdom, this episode explores:
Why kids often unravel after school (even when the day was "fine")

How stress, hunger, sensory overload, and emotional suppression collide at pickup time

Simple, connection-first strategies to help your child decompress

How to respond without lecturing, fixing, or losing your cool

What you need as a parent to stop absorbing the after-school emotional fallout

Jenn shares real-life stories, doable shifts, and compassionate reminders that you are not failing—your child is processing.
This episode will help you turn after-school chaos into calmer transitions, deeper connection, and a home that feels like the safe landing place it's meant to be.
✨ Because your child doesn't need more discipline after school—they need decompression, understanding, and you.
Press play, take a breath, and let's calm the after-school storm together. 💛
 
 
 
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In this inspiring episode, we sit down with the passionate young founders of Turning Point Clothing SK—a high school entrepreneurship class project that transformed into a powerful movement for mental health awareness.
Born from a place of grief and courage, these remarkable young men—now in their early twenties—share how their own struggles became the spark for change. Their mission is rooted in the insight that many suicide survivors name a "turning point" as the moment they chose to keep going. That's where the name comes from—and that's what they're offering others: hope, honesty, and a voice.
Backed by the South Saskatchewan Community Foundation, these youth have ensured that every dollar raised goes directly toward mental health initiatives that matter. With wisdom beyond their years, they speak openly about anxiety, depression, grief, and the real pressures today's teens face.
Whether you're a parent, educator, or someone walking your own mental health journey, this conversation is raw, real, and necessary. You'll walk away with deeper insight, practical support, and a sense of community.
 
Logan's Bio: I'm a paramedic with Fort Qu'Appelle Valley Ambulance Care and a firefighter with Regina Fire & Protective Services. I co-founded Turning Point Apparel, a mental health clothing brand that donates 20% of its profits to suicide prevention. I also helped start the You Matter Foundation to support accessible mental health care and education. This work is deeply personal to me.
 
More About Turning Point SK
Find them on Socials: Facebook, Instagram, or Tiktok @turningpointsask
Website: www.shopturningpoint.com
New Store Front: 1560 McAra Street, Regina, SK.
 
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It's Christmas… but it doesn't feel like Christmas.
You've booked the sleigh ride. Said yes to the cookie exchange. Nailed the elf antics, the concerts, the gifts, the matching pajamas. And somewhere between the peppermint lattes and the Pinterest-perfect moments… it hit you.
"This doesn't feel like joy. This feels like pressure."
In this heartfelt episode,  Jenn gets real about the Christmas breakdown moment — that point in the season where the to-do list has taken over and the magic feels just out of reach. She invites moms, dads, caregivers, and overextended holiday heroes to take a deep breath and ask:
What do I really want this season to feel like?
Jenn shares gentle wisdom, a few stories from the frontlines of frazzled parenting, and practical ways to reclaim the peace, presence, and connection we all long for in December. This is your permission slip to stop chasing the "perfect Christmas" and start creating a meaningful one.
Whether you're baking while crying or just trying to keep up with the wrapping paper whirlwind, this episode is your warm cup of clarity and calm.
Because Christmas isn't something we perform. It's something we live — together.
 
 
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In this episode, psychotherapist and parenting coach Todd Sarner shares powerful insights into defiance, attachment, and the instincts driving our children's behavior.
We explore why kids resist, what's really behind "challenging" behavior, and how understanding their emotional needs can transform how we respond. Todd brings clarity and compassion to the parenting journey, helping us move from reactivity to connection—with tools rooted in attachment theory and neuroscience.
Perfect for any parent wanting to go deeper than discipline and discover the why behind their child's behavior.
When we understand the why, everything begins to change.
 
Who is Todd?
Todd Sarner, MFT, is a psychotherapist, parenting coach, and founder of Transformative Parenting, where he helps high-achieving parents move beyond daily power struggles and emotional overwhelm into deeper connection, lasting peace, and real cooperation at home. A former Faculty Member of the Neufeld Institute and longtime student of developmental attachment theory, Todd blends cutting-edge neuroscience with practical, compassionate strategies that work in the real world. His signature Transformative Parenting Process guides parents to become the calm, confident leaders their children need—without punishment, yelling, or losing themselves in the process.
 
Connect with Todd: 
www.transformativeparenting.com 
www.facebook.com/tparenting
 
Interested in his upcoming book launch? 
Todd is launching his new book "The Calm & Connected Parent: An Attachment-First Guide to Raising Resilient Kids in the Age of Screens and AI" on November 18th, 2025
 
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🎉 Season 7 Launch! 🎉 We're kicking off a brand new season of the Families Matter Most podcast—and Jenn is diving straight into a big one: Anxiety in our kids.
From toddlers to teens, anxiety shows up differently in every personality and age. In today's episode, Jenn breaks it down: 💭 What anxiety might really look like (hint: it's not always obvious) 🤝 How you can support your child with confidence and compassion 🚩 When it's time to seek extra help—and how to do it
Whether you're seeing signs of anxiety in your child or just want to be prepared, this episode has something for every parent. You're not alone—and you can help your child feel safe, seen, and supported.
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