362- Holiday Meltdowns, Gift Disasters & When ‘Thank You’ Doesn’t Happen with Rachel and Alyssa
You're listening to Voices of Your Village, and today we’re getting into something that hits deep for so many of us, especially around the holidays.You plan something special—a magical outing, a thoughtful gift—and you’re met with “Is that it?” or “What are we doing next?” It can feel like a gut punch. In this episode, we’re unpacking what’s really going on when kids seem to crave more—more stuff, more stimulation, more everything—and why it can be so triggering for us as adults.We’ll explore the post-gift letdown, the impact of dopamine on kids’ brains, and the tension between gratitude and instant gratification in a world that moves fast. We’re also diving into the real-life challenges: navigating over-gifting from family, helping siblings through comparison, and what to say when a well-meaning grandparent crosses a boundary.This episode is full of practical strategies and gentle reminders that parenting during the holidays doesn’t have to feel like a performance. We talk about how to make space for both joy and disappointment, and why letting kids fully experience the moment—even if it’s messy—is actually the magic.Alright folks, let’s dive in.
VOYV Episodes on Sensory Regulation:
315- When Your Nervous System is Overwhelmed by Your Child's Sensory Needs with OT Larissa Geleris: Round Two
316- Sensory Regulation for High Energy Kids with OT Julia Ieslin: Round Two
306-Sensory Need or Behavioral Challenge? With Madeha Ayub, OT
298- Update: After School Dysregulation with Lori Goodrich, OT
Connect with us:
Instagram and TikTok: @seed.and.sew
Seed and Sew's NEW Regulation Questionnaire: Take the Quiz
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Website: seedandsew.org
Credits:
Host: Alyssa Blask Campbell
Co-host: Rachel Lounder
Production/Editing: Kristin Mork-McVeigh
Graphics: Kayla Kurkland-Davis/ Beki Rohrig
Music by: Ruby Adams and Bensound
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361- Let the Kids Read: What Judy Blume Taught Us About Truth-Telling, with Rachelle Bergstein
Before we dive in: this episode includes discussion of masturbation, sex and other adult topics.
You're listening to Voices of Your Village and today's episode is such a treat. I got to sit down with Rachelle Bergstein to talk about her work on the incredible Judy Blume, and the impact her stories have had across generations. We talk about censorship, the importance of letting kids ask big questions, and what it means to create space for children to explore who they are without shame. We dig into the nuances of parenting and what it looks like to support individuality while staying deeply connected. Don't forget to check out Rachelle's book, The Genius of Judy Blume. All right, folks, let's dive in.
Connect with Rachelle:
Instagram: @rachellewb
Website: https://www.rachellebergstein.com/
Order the book: The Genius of Judy: How Judy Blume Rewrote Childhood for All of Us
Podcast Episodes Mentioned:
How (and When) to Talk to Your Kids About Porn, with Dr. Cara Natterson and Vanessa Kroll Bennett
Setting the Stage for Shame-Free Puberty with Melissa Pintor Carnagey
How To Make Puberty and Sex Talks Less Awkward with Dr. Cara Natterson and Vanessa Kroll Bennett
Connect with us:
Instagram and TikTok: @seed.and.sew
Seed and Sew's NEW Regulation Questionnaire: Take the Quiz
Order Big Kids, Bigger Feelings now!
Website: seedandsew.org
Credits:
Host: Alyssa Blask Campbell
Co-host: Rachel Lounder
Production/Editing: Kristin Mork-McVeigh
Graphics: Kayla Kurkland-Davis/ Beki Rohrig
Music by: Ruby Adams and Bensound
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360- The Invisible Load of In-Law Dynamics That No One Talks About, with Dr. Tracy Dalgleish
You're listening to voices of your village. And today I'm joined by my incredible friend Dr. Tracy. She is a clinical psychologist, couples therapist, and author of the new book, You, Your Husband and His Mother. This was such a fun conversation. We got honest and had just compassionate conversation about what it looks like to show up as both a partner and a parent, while also navigating those tricky extended family dynamics. We dug into the challenges so many of us face with in-laws, with our own parents, and how setting boundaries can actually create more connection, not less. We talked about the pressure to be everything to everyone, and how tuning in to your own needs and voice is a game changer for your relationship, your parenting, and your peace. I loved getting to connect with Tracy, not just as a professional, but as two humans sharing this season of life. All right, folks, let's dive in.
Connect with Dr. Tracy:
Instagram: @DrTracyD
Website: drtracyd.com
Order the book: You, Your Husband, and His Mother: Create a Healthy Relationship with Your Mother-in-Law--and Your Spouse--in Five Simple Steps
Podcast: Dear Dr. Tracy
Alyssa's episodes on Dear Dr. Tracy:
Big Kids Bigger Feelings: Parenting Through the Ages 5-12 Shift with Alyssa Blask Campbell
Emotional Intelligence: Fostering it in Our Children
Connect with us:
Instagram and TikTok: @seed.and.sew
Seed and Sew's NEW Regulation Questionnaire: Take the Quiz
Pre-order Big Kids, Bigger Feelings now!
Website: seedandsew.org
Credits:
Host: Alyssa Blask Campbell
Co-host: Rachel Lounder
Production/Editing: Kristin Mork-McVeigh
Graphics: Kayla Kurkland-Davis/ Beki Rohrig
Music by: Ruby Adams and Bensound
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359- Toddlers Aren’t Terrible: Understanding the Why Behind Big Behaviors with Devon Kuntzman
You're listening to Voices of Your Village, and today I’m joined by Devon Kuntzman, toddler expert and author of Transforming Toddlerhood.Devon and I dig into the beautiful chaos of the toddler years—what’s developmentally normal, what we often mislabel as “bad behavior,” and how we can meet kids where they are, not where we wish they were. We talk about boundaries, temperament, and why embracing imperfection might just be your parenting superpower.Whether you’re deep in the toddler trenches or supporting someone who is, this conversation is full of permission, perspective, and practical tools.Alright folks, let’s dive in.
Connect with Devon:
Instagram: @transformingtoddlerhood
Website: www.transformingtoddlerhood.com
Order the book: Transforming Toddlerhood: How to Handle Tantrums, End Power Struggles, and Raise Resilient Kids---Without Losing Your Mind
Connect with us:
Instagram and TikTok: @seed.and.sew
Seed and Sew's NEW Regulation Questionnaire: Take the Quiz
Order Big Kids, Bigger Feelings now!
Website: seedandsew.org
Credits:
Host: Alyssa Blask Campbell
Co-host: Rachel Lounder
Production/Editing: Kristin Mork-McVeigh
Graphics: Kayla Kurkland-Davis/ Beki Rohrig
Music by: Ruby Adams and Bensound
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358- Parenting Tweens & Teens: Boundaries, Repair, and Real Connection with Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart
You're listening to Voices Of Your Village, and today I'm joined by someone I deeply respect. Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart, clinical psychologist and author of the brand new book Love the Teen You Have. In this episode, we dive into the often messy world of parenting tweens and teens. Dr. Lockhart and I explore how connection, not control, is the foundation for healthy, respectful relationships with our kids as they grow. We talk about how to navigate conflict, what it means to truly see your child, and why boundaries and belonging aren't opposites. This conversation is packed with real tools and grounded wisdom for anyone parenting through the big feelings and growing independence of adolescence. Alright, folks, let's dive in.
Connect with Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart:
Instagram: @dr.annlouise.lockhart
Website: www.anewdaysa.com and www.drannlouiselockhart.com
Order the book: Love the Teen You Have: A Practical Guide to Transforming Conflict into Connection
Connect with us:
Instagram and TikTok: @seed.and.sew
Seed and Sew's NEW Regulation Questionnaire: Take the Quiz
Order Big Kids, Bigger Feelings now!
Website: seedandsew.org
Credits:
Host: Alyssa Blask Campbell
Co-host: Rachel Lounder
Production/Editing: Kristin Mork-McVeigh
Graphics: Kayla Kurkland-Davis/ Beki Rohrig
Music by: Ruby Adams and Bensound
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