In this episode, Tara chats with Danielle Elliot, podcast host of Climbing the Walls, about what it’s really like parenting with ADHD—especially when you’re a mom who wasn’t diagnosed until adulthood. Danielle shares her journey of navigating a late diagnosis, the impact it’s had on her relationships, work, and motherhood, and how the pandemic played a role in the recent surge of ADHD awareness. They talk about everything from fertility struggles and postpartum anxiety to the overwhelming expectations modern moms face, like being constantly “on” for everyone. Danielle opens up about the systems and self-care routines that help her manage ADHD, the importance of understanding rejection sensitivity, and how hormonal shifts can make symptoms even trickier to handle. This conversation is a reminder that ADHD looks different in women, and with more awareness, resources, and grace, moms can feel less alone—and more empowered.

Links:
https://www.understood.org/en/podcasts/climbing-the-walls

In this episode, therapist, author and TEDx speaker, Dr. Sheryl Ziegler joins Tara to discuss The Crucial Years: The Essential Guide to Mental Health and Modern Puberty in Middle Childhood (age 6-12), her new book exploring the often-overlooked developmental stage of children aged 6 to 12. Together, they dive into the unique challenges of middle childhood—from navigating puberty and fostering self-esteem to the impact of technology and the lingering effects of the pandemic on youth mental health. The conversation highlights the importance of empowering kids through education, encouraging self-discovery, and creating open, honest communication between parents and children. Sheryl and Tara also touch on the isolation many modern moms feel and the power of vulnerability and connection in parenting. This insightful episode is a must-listen for anyone raising—or supporting—a child in the middle years.

Links:

https://www.instagram.com/drsherylziegler

https://drsherylziegler.com/the-crucial-years/

In this fun and honest conversation, Tara and Alyssa Tucker join the show live from Snack Time with pretzels and all. Alyssa shares the story behind her popular Instagram account, Live From Snack Time, which is all about listening to children and capturing their unfiltered, laugh-out-loud moments (kindergarteners really do say the most brutally honest things!).

Tara and Alyssa chat about how every stage of childhood comes with its own unique joys and challenges, and how infertility can lead families down unexpected paths, like surrogacy and the idea of “twiblings” (siblings born super close together, sometimes through different pregnancies). They also explore the power of sharing personal stories to create community, and the double-edged sword of social media and how it can bring both pressure and support.

Throughout the conversation, there's a big emphasis on keeping it real: embracing authenticity over perfection, recognizing that kids hit similar milestones no matter where they are in the world, and leaning on community support when parenting gets tough. Live From Snack Time reminds us all to take a moment, listen, and learn from the unique voices of the next generation.

Links:

https://www.instagram.com/livefromsnacktime

https://www.livefromsnacktime.com/