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This week, we sat down with Ally Norton, owner of The Corner in Flemington, to talk about her powerful journey of reinvention.

Ally opened up about taking a leap of faith and walking away from her corporate career when the stress began to take a serious toll on her mental and physical health. Along the way, she discovered she has ADHD, underwent weight loss surgery, and has since lost over 100 pounds—transforming not only her body but her outlook on life.

We dive into what it takes to trust yourself, prioritize well-being over expectations, and rebuild a life that actually feels good to live.

🎙️ Tune in for an honest, inspiring conversation about resilience, self-discovery, and the courage to start new.

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Summer was… a lot. 🌞 In this episode, Lina and Valentina get real about why they’re both over it. Lina shares how her “fun” summer plan of mixing different camps for her son turned into a schedule nightmare and a budget shocker when she saw the true cost of summer camp. Valentina opens up about why “back to school” looks totally different for her family this year as she steps into the world of homeschooling. From juggling unpredictable weeks to dreaming of the sweet structure of fall, we’re talking about the highs, the lows, and everything in between.

If you’re a parent who’s counting down the days until September or redefining what school even looks like, this one’s for you.

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Has gentle parenting gone too far?

In this episode, we sit down with parenting coach and early childhood expert Danielle Lindner to unpack the growing backlash against gentle parenting. Danielle shares why the approach is often misunderstood, how it can easily tip into permissive territory, and what boundaries kids actually need to thrive.

We talk about:

• The difference between gentle and permissive parenting
• Why “being nice” isn’t the same as being effective
• How to set firm limits without yelling or losing your cool
• The guilt parents feel about saying “no” and why we need to let that go
• Tools for raising confident, respectful kids who still feel seen and heard

Whether you’re feeling burned out by meltdowns or second-guessing your parenting style, this one’s for you. It’s not about being perfect, it’s about being intentional.

Buy Danielle's book, Parent’s Pocket Guide to Surviving the Preschool Years: One Challenge at a Time on Amazon.

Follow her @parentingtakespractice