Nurturing a Love for Reading in the Digital Age with Ms. Monica
In this heartwarming and insightful episode, Tara sits down with Ms. Monica, beloved educator and YouTube sensation, to talk about the power of early childhood education and the importance of literacy. Known for her joyful “Circle Time with Ms. Monica,” she shares how her passion for teaching and connecting with children inspired her to bring learning into homes during the pandemic, helping parents everywhere create meaningful learning moments right from their living rooms.
The conversation dives into the state of literacy today, exploring how less than half of U.S. children are read to daily and why consistency and intentionality are key to fostering a lifelong love of reading. Ms. Monica offers practical tips for parents, like building a print-rich environment, modeling reading behavior, and even turning everyday activities like neighborhood walks into learning opportunities.
Together, Tara and Ms. Monica explore the balance between technology and real-world experiences, discussing how screens can complement, not replace, human connection and curiosity.
Links:
https://www.youtube.com/monicajsutton
https://circletimewithmsmonica.com/
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How to Empower Tween Girls Online with Juliette Blake
In this episode, Tara sits down with Juliette Blake, founder of Moxies, a groundbreaking social platform created specifically for tween girls. Juliette shares her two-decade entrepreneurial journey and the inspiration behind building a safe, creative digital community for the next generation of girls.
Together, they unpack how technology can be both a tool for creativity and a challenge for wellbeing. Juliette discusses the negative effects of traditional social media on young girls and how Moxies is redefining what it means to be “social” online, encouraging imagination, connection, and digital literacy in a space built for positivity.
The conversation also explores what it means to parent in today’s digital age, how to balance safety and independence, and how we can equip our daughters with the skills and confidence to navigate the online world with purpose and joy.
Links:
https://moxies.xyz/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Owning Our Stories: Breaking Cycles of Silence, Stigma, and Shame with Jessica Zucker
In honor of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, Tara sits down with psychologist and author Jessica Zucker, founder of the viral #IHadAMiscarriage movement, to discuss the profound impact of sharing personal stories about miscarriage and women’s health. Together, they unpack how storytelling can be both a form of healing and a catalyst for cultural change. Tara shares how Jessica's work personally impacted her and gave her the confidence to share with her own story of loss. From breaking the silence around pregnancy loss to challenging long-held stigmas, Tara and Jessica explore how vulnerability can create connection and why open, honest conversations are essential for women everywhere.
Their discussion explores the modern realities of motherhood, including the pressures shaped by social media, the influence of cultural expectations, and the importance of raising daughters who feel empowered to speak openly about their bodies and emotions.
Ultimately, this episode is a call to normalize women’s health conversations, celebrate the strength in shared experience, and remind listeners that no one has to navigate these challenges alone.
If you've ever felt like no one would understand your story, listen to this episode.
Links:
https://www.drjessicazucker.com/
https://www.instagram.com/ihadamiscarriage
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Breaking Free from People-Pleasing with Kati Morton
In this episode, Tara sits down with licensed therapist, author, and YouTube trailblazer Kati Morton for a candid conversation about mental health, boundaries, and resilience. Kati opens up about her journey from reluctant creator to leading voice in online mental health education, sharing both the challenges and rewards along the way. Together, they unpack the pressures of people-pleasing, the evolving role of social media, and the necessity of setting healthy limits. Kati also dives into her new book, Why Do I Keep Doing This?, revealing her own struggles with control and the valuable lessons she’s learned. This episode is a thoughtful reminder of the importance of self-care, emotional resilience, and compassionate parenting.
If you've ever fallen into the trap of people-pleasing and can't figure out why, then you need to listen to this episode!
Links:
https://katimorton.com/
https://www.youtube.com/user/katimorton Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Teen Safety on Social Media: What Parents Need to Hear with Dayna Geldwert
In this episode, Tara sits down with Dayna Geldwert, a public policy leader at Meta, to tackle one of the biggest challenges parents face today: keeping kids safe online. Dayna shares her journey at Meta and how she’s helping to put youth safety at the forefront. Together, they dive into the realities of parenting in the digital age and explore tools like Teen Accounts and the Family Center, resources designed to help parents set boundaries and create a safer space for teens on social media. If you’ve ever worried about what your kids are seeing, doing, or sharing online (and what parent hasn’t?), this episode is a must-listen.
Links:
https://familycenter.meta.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Join Tara Clark, author and creator of Instagram’s Modern Mom Probs, as she and her guests tackle the modern parenting challenges you face every day. Each week, Tara and her guests discuss a modern mom problem in a conversation that is more like a chat with your best friends than just a typical podcast. She dives into topics such as maternal mental health, working mothers, social media use, co-parenting, and more. This funny, relatable “oh yeah, me too” show offers actionable solutions to today’s parenting problems.
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