In this heart-opening episode of CAMP Conversations: Parenting Edition, Dayna sits down with author, adventurer, and equine coach Cat Caldwell Myers to explore how parents can reclaim a sense of adventure, calm, and self-leadership—right in the middle of the chaos.

Dayna shares a powerful personal story from her early days as a behavior interventionist. Reflecting on a mistake she made while working with a student labeled “at risk…”

In this episode Dayna is talking to Samara Ohm, a registered dietitian with a Master of Science degree and a parent herself, addressing questions from the audience about:

1. Changes in her clinical approach since becoming a parent.
2. The role of rewards and punishments related to food at family meals.
3. The use of food as a reward (e.g., bribing with treats).

We’re told to ‘be strong,’ but no one tells us how to feel during the biggest transition of our lives.

04:20 Support for Fathers in Postpartum Period
08:00 Men's Groups Foster Mental Health Community
11:03 Men's Mental Health in Fatherhood
14:43 Transitioning Parenthood Amidst Life Changes
17:01 Adapting to Parenthood and Relationship Dynamics
22:11 Supporting Oneself in Relationships
26:43 Balancing Work and Parenting Responsibilities
29:46 Mental Load of Stay-at-Home Parents

First Topic: 53:02 “Your kids were fine until you came.”

3:02 - Calm & Connect
4:15 - Assess Needs
7:56 - Mine for Strengths, Passions & Values
10:02 - Propose Interventions

Second Topic: 14:56 - Screen Time
17:18 - Behavior & intrinsic motivation
20:44 - Collaborative interventions with your child

Olympian, mother, and teacher Geneviève Lalonde
1:12 - Childhood Dreams of the Olympics
3:25 - Becoming an Olympian
5:55 - Transitioning into Motherhood 
9:00 - Work-Life Balance Challenges
11:35 - Finding Joy in the Process 
13:48- Advice for Others Balancing Multiple Roles 

A Four-Step Approach for Worries at Bedtime

1. 04:59 Ask how the feeling is helping

2. 06:31 Highlight the feeling's purpose

3. 08:21 Determine next steps

4. 09:40 Share strategies to move away from worry

Join us for Camp Conversations Parenting Edition as Dana chats with Steph Nault, a homeschooling mom of two and former teacher.

Today, We Are Answering 2 Questions:

1. An elementary teacher (grade 3) is asking about children transitioning back and forth between their separated parents. They can see it is affecting how the child is showing up in the classroom, causing some dysregulation, and they want to know how they can help.

2. A parent who wants to know how they can support their children while going through a divorce.

Today We Are Answering 2 Questions:

1. Why does my child completely lose it after daycare or school?

2. My child keeps making excuses for their behavior—how do I get them to take responsibility?

Today We Are Answering 2 Questions:

1. Why does my toddler melt down over the tiniest things?

2. Why does my elementary-aged child lie—even when the truth is obvious?