When the Training Wheels Come Off

When the Training Wheels Come Off

When the Training Wheels Come OffAlysia Lyons
Published on: 11/08/2025

Our beliefs shape the way we respond to our children—but they don’t have to define it. This heartfelt reflection explores how unhealed patterns and limiting beliefs can unintentionally be passed down, and how choosing compassion over criticism can rewrite the story for the next generation

PeopleEmotions
Why Kids Struggle With Emotions—and What We Can Do About It | Angela Legh

Why Kids Struggle With Emotions—and What We Can Do About It | Angela Legh

Why Kids Struggle With Emotions—and What We Can Do About It | Angela LeghAlysia Lyons
Published on: 03/07/2025

New Blog Post Description

PeopleEmotionsPodcast
How to Support Kids with Disabilities | Life Skills from a Special Ed Teacher & Sibling

How to Support Kids with Disabilities | Life Skills from a Special Ed Teacher & Sibling

How to Support Kids with Disabilities | Life Skills from a Special Ed Teacher & SiblingAlysia Lyons
Published on: 27/06/2025

In this heartfelt episode, I sit down with Shari Pierce—retired special education teacher, author, and sibling of an adult with developmental disabilities. Shari shares powerful insights from her 33 years in the classroom and her personal life, offering practical tools and compassionate wisdom for parents, teachers, and caregivers. We talk about the importance of inclusion, what true support looks like, and how life skills can be taught with love, patience, and creativity. Whether you're raising a child with special needs or simply want to foster more empathy in your home, this episode is for you.

PeoplePodcast
Making Family Travel Easier: Lee Friedman on Traveling with Kids

Making Family Travel Easier: Lee Friedman on Traveling with Kids

Making Family Travel Easier: Lee Friedman on Traveling with KidsAlysia Lyons
Published on: 20/06/2025

In this episode of Imperfect Mommying, I chat with Lee Friedman, a former lawyer turned mompreneur and founder of Mango Tree Travel. Lee shares how her unexpected transition from a 15-year legal career to launching a family travel company came from a mix of motherhood, COVID, and frustration with how hard it was to travel with kids. We talk about embracing imperfect parenting, navigating career changes, and how following your curiosity can lead to something even better than you imagined.

PeoplePodcast