The Nurture Network

Parenting today asks a lot of us. We're raising children in a completely different world than the one we grew up in. We're trying to break cycles, understand big feelings, heal old wounds, navigate endless parenting advice, and somehow stay connected to ourselves in the process. If you've ever wondered, "Why is this so hard?" or "Am I doing this right?" you're in the right place. The Nurture Network is a podcast for thoughtful moms who want to parent with more intention, confidence, and connection. Hosted by Certified Parent Coach Jess Baldenhofer of Mother Nurture Coaching, each episode explores the real challenges of modern parenting—from understanding behavior and setting boundaries to regulating your nervous system, breaking generational patterns, and staying rooted in your values. This isn't a podcast about being a perfect parent. It's about becoming a more aware one. T

The Nurture Network is a kids podcast hosted by Jess Baldenhofer, MSEd, with 26 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Jess Baldenhofer, MSEd hosts The Nurture Network, a kids show with 26 episodes published.

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  Episode #5

  You Can't Teach What You Haven't Learned: Emotional Regulation for Moms (with Arielle Kempler)

  Aug 13, 202646 minS2

  Send us Fan Mail We spend so much time thinking about what our children need—how to help them regulate, manage big feelings, build resilience, and develop emotional intelligence. But what happens when we're trying to teach skills we were never taught ourselves? In this episode, I’m joined by trauma-informed psychotherapist Arielle Kempler for an honest conversation about the emotional experience of parenting and why caring for ourselves is so deeply connected to how we show up for our children. We talk about what happens when our child's behavior activates our own fears, expectations, and old patterns; why trying to avoid or “fix” difficult feelings can actually make parenting harder; and how learning to notice what's happening in our own bodies can help us respond with more clarity and intention. We also get into boundaries, mom guilt, self-care, emotional regulation, and the pressure so many mothers feel to put everyone else's needs ahead of their own. Because our children don't just learn emotional regulation from what we tell them. They learn by watching us experience emotions, care for ourselves, set boundaries, make mistakes, and find our way back. Maybe the work isn't becoming perfectly regulated parents. Maybe it's becoming more connected to ourselves while we grow alongside our children. Stay in touch with Arielle Kempler: website: https://arielle-kempler.clientsecure.me/ IG: @your_therapist_arielle Before you go If this episode met you somewhere real, follow The Nurture Network so the next one finds you too. Reviews are how other mothers find this work. If you have thirty seconds to leave one, it matters more than you'd think. And if a mom you love came to mind while you listened, send this her way. That is how this work travels. Ways to work with me: If this episode resonated, I'd love to support you. • Start with a Free Parent Reset Call to talk through what's feeling hard and determine the best next step. • Learn more about Groundwork: The Foundational Coaching Experience for Aligned Motherhood , my signature coaching experience for mothers who want to parent with more confidence, connection, and intention. Explore everything at: www.mothernurturecoaching.com Follow along on Instagram: @mothernurturecoaching You deserve to be nurtured.

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  Goodnight, Mom: So You Feel Like You Failed Today

  Aug 11, 20263 min

  Send us Fan Mail Did you end today wondering if you're getting this whole parenting thing wrong? In this Goodnight, Mom episode, we're questioning what it actually means to be a “good” mother—and the impossible standards we often use to measure ourselves. Your child having big feelings, struggling with behavior, or needing more support doesn't mean you're failing. And one hard parenting moment doesn't get to define your whole day. Before you go to sleep tonight, instead of collecting evidence of everything you got wrong, let's look for the places you're growing: the moment you paused, the boundary you held, the repair you made, the connection you found, or simply the fact that you kept showing up. Because parenting isn't about raising a child who never struggles—or becoming a mother who never makes mistakes. Maybe it's time to put down the scorecard. Goodnight, Mom is a series of short, encouraging audio messages from The Nurture Network to help you end the day feeling supported, grounded, and a little more connected to yourself. Before you go If this episode met you somewhere real, follow The Nurture Network so the next one finds you too. Reviews are how other mothers find this work. If you have thirty seconds to leave one, it matters more than you'd think. And if a mom you love came to mind while you listened, send this her way. That is how this work travels. Ways to work with me: If this episode resonated, I'd love to support you. • Start with a Free Parent Reset Call to talk through what's feeling hard and determine the best next step. • Learn more about Groundwork: The Foundational Coaching Experience for Aligned Motherhood , my signature coaching experience for mothers who want to parent with more confidence, connection, and intention. Explore everything at: www.mothernurturecoaching.com Follow along on Instagram: @mothernurturecoaching You deserve to be nurtured.

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  Episode #4

  Building Your Village with Lindsay Bell

  Jul 21, 202648 minS2

  Send us Fan Mail Somewhere along the way, many of us started believing that being a "good mom" meant doing it all ourselves. Managing the schedules. Carrying the mental load. Keeping everyone happy. And feeling guilty whenever we need help. But what if support isn't a luxury? What if it's one of the most important things we can give our families? In this episode, I'm joined by Lindsay Bell , founder of Bell Family Company , to talk about what support really looks like for modern families—and why building your village isn't just good for parents, it's incredibly valuable for children. Together, we discuss: Why so many parents struggle to ask for help The emotional barriers that keep moms stuck in survival mode How children benefit from having trusted adults in their lives What makes great caregiver relationships thrive Why support isn't just for working parents Practical ways to begin building a support system that fits your family's needs Whether your "village" is a babysitter, a grandparent, a neighbor, a friend, or simply someone who helps you carry the mental load, this conversation is an invitation to stop believing you have to do it all alone. Connect with Lindsay Bell & Bell Family Company Website: bellfamilycompany.com Instagram: @bellfamilycompany Before you go If this episode met you somewhere real, follow The Nurture Network so the next one finds you too. Reviews are how other mothers find this work. If you have thirty seconds to leave one, it matters more than you'd think. And if a mom you love came to mind while you listened, send this her way. That is how this work travels. Ways to work with me: If this episode resonated, I'd love to support you. • Start with a Free Parent Needs Assessment Call to talk through what's feeling hard and determine the best next step. • Learn more about Groundwork: The Foundational Coaching Experience for Aligned Motherhood , my signature coaching experience for mothers who want to parent with more confidence, connection, and intention. Explore everything at: www.mothernurturecoaching.com Follow along on Instagram: @mothernurturecoaching You deserve to be nurtured.

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  Episode #3

  The Hidden Expectations Behind Parenting Frustration

  Jul 15, 202628 minS2

  Send us Fan Mail What if one of the biggest sources of stress in parenting isn't your child's behavior—but the expectations you're carrying? Every day, we move through motherhood with an invisible list of "shoulds." Our children should know better. We should be more patient. Bedtime should be easier by now. Respectful parenting should be working. These expectations often come from our own childhoods, family pressure, comparison, social media, and a culture that tells mothers they should instinctively know how to raise emotionally healthy children while somehow healing themselves at the same time. In this episode, Jess explores what she calls the expectation gap —the space between what we imagined parenting would look like and the reality we're living. She shares why expectations themselves aren't the problem, but why unconscious expectations can leave us feeling frustrated, disconnected, and like we're constantly falling short. Most importantly, you'll discover why the answer isn't to lower your expectations for yourself or your child. It's to become more intentional about them. Because children don't learn through pressure, shame, or fear—they learn through practice, repetition, support, and scaffolding. And maybe, as mothers, we do too. If you've ever caught yourself thinking, They should know better, or I should be better at this by now, this episode is for you. Before you go If this episode met you somewhere real, follow The Nurture Network so the next one finds you too. Reviews are how other mothers find this work. If you have thirty seconds to leave one, it matters more than you'd think. And if a mom you love came to mind while you listened, send this her way. That is how this work travels. Ways to work with me: If this episode resonated, I'd love to support you. • Start with a Free Parent Needs Assessment Call to talk through what's feeling hard and determine the best next step. • Learn more about Groundwork: The Foundational Coaching Experience for Aligned Motherhood , my signature coaching experience for mothers who want to parent with more confidence, connection, and intention. Explore everything at: www.mothernurturecoaching.com Follow along on Instagram: @mothernurturecoaching You deserve to be nurtured. 🌸

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  Goodnight Mom: So Everyone Else Came First Today

  Jul 14, 20264 min

  Send us Fan Mail What if taking care of yourself wasn't something you earned after everyone else's needs were met? In this Goodnight, Mom episode, Jess offers a gentle end-of-day reminder for the mom who realizes she gave everything to everyone else—and left nothing for herself. Together, we'll explore why self-care isn't selfish, why staying connected to yourself makes you a more grounded parent, and how the smallest moments of presence can help you come home to yourself again. This isn't about adding another thing to your to-do list. It's about remembering that you matter, too. Whether it's taking one deep breath before getting out of bed, savoring your morning coffee, moving your body in a way that feels good, or simply noticing your own experience for a moment, these small acts of self-connection have the power to change how you move through motherhood. So tonight, before tomorrow begins, take a deep breath. You deserve nurturing, too. Goodnight, Mom is a new series of short, encouraging audio messages from The Nurture Network —created to help mothers end the day feeling a little more connected, a little more supported, and a little less alone. Before you go If this episode met you somewhere real, follow The Nurture Network so the next one finds you too. Reviews are how other mothers find this work. If you have thirty seconds to leave one, it matters more than you'd think. And if a mom you love came to mind while you listened, send this her way. That is how this work travels. Ways to work with me: If this episode resonated, I'd love to support you. • Start with a Free Parent Needs Assessment Call to talk through what's feeling hard and determine the best next step. • Learn more about Groundwork: The Foundational Coaching Experience for Aligned Motherhood , my signature coaching experience for mothers who want to parent with more confidence, connection, and intention. Explore everything at: www.mothernurturecoaching.com Follow along on Instagram: @mothernurturecoaching You deserve to be nurtured. 🌸

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