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Less Drama More Mama

by Pam Howard
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    October 20, 2026 · 14 min

    You’ve told your child not to interrupt. You’ve explained why their comment was rude. You’ve reminded them to mind their own business. Then they interrupt again or make another comment that would have been better left unsaid, and you…

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    October 13, 2026 · 10 min

    Self-control is one of the hardest skills for kids to learn, and one of the most important. It’s what helps them wait their turn, keep working when something feels hard, and handle frustration without falling apart or giving up. Today…

  • Making New Friends as a Mom – 426

    October 6, 2026 · 23 min

    Do you wish you had more friends, but find yourself hesitating to reach out? You might think you don’t have the time or that making friends takes too much effort. You might assume other moms already have plenty of friends, are too busy…

  • When Worry About Your Child’s Future Shapes Your Parenting – 425

    September 29, 2026 · 9 min

    Your child talks back, lies about something small, or ignores your directions. You wonder: If this is happening now, what will they be like five years from now? In this week’s episode, I’m talking about why worry about your child’s…

  • Calm Parenting Doesn’t Mean Tolerating Bad Behavior – 424

    September 22, 2026 · 11 min

    Your child is yelling because you said no, talking to you disrespectfully, or following you around trying to change an answer you’ve already given. You’re trying to stay calm, but part of you is thinking, How much of this am I supposed…

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  • Self-Reflection Questions for Moms – 423

    September 15, 2026 · 15 min

    “Why am I always so tired?” “Why are my kids so disrespectful?” “Why is parenting so hard?” These can sound like self-reflection questions, but the assumptions built into them can keep leading you back to the same answers. This week…

  • After-School Meltdowns: How to Help Your Kids Without Having One Too – 422

    September 8, 2026 · 12 min

    Your child’s teacher says they had a great day, but once they get home, the smallest thing sends them over the edge. After-school meltdowns can make it seem as though your child saved their worst behavior for you, but there may be more…

  • When Kids Keep Asking to Go to the School Nurse – 421

    September 1, 2026 · 9 min

    The school nurse’s number flashes on your phone again. Your child has a stomachache, a headache, or another symptom that feels serious enough to make them want to leave school. They’ve been medically checked, and everything appears to…

  • Homework Help (replay) – 420

    August 25, 2026 · 11 min

    When your child is struggling with homework, it’s hard to know how much you should get involved. If you step in, are you helping or taking over? If you back off, are you teaching responsibility or letting your child fall behind? The…

  • Take Back Your Parental Authority – 419

    August 18, 2026 · 9 min

    My daughter thanked me at dinner the other night for "not letting" her drop out of college. She's an adult, so I couldn't have stopped her if I'd tried.🤷🏻‍♀️ What I did instead is why she thanked me. Like me, you may be working hard…

  • Adjusting to a New School Year (replay) – 418

    August 11, 2026 · 17 min

    Your child finds out they aren’t in class with any of their friends. They say their teacher is too strict. They come home crying and tell you they have no one to sit with at lunch. Your mind immediately jumps to: “This shouldn't be…

  • Helping Your Child Adjust to Being Home After Sleepaway Camp – 417

    August 4, 2026 · 13 min

    You’ve been looking forward to having your child home from sleepaway camp. Then they walk through the door exhausted, disappear into their room, complain that there’s nothing to do, or get annoyed the first time you remind them to put…

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About the show

Less Drama More Mama is the podcast for moms who want to feel calm, in control, and confident about how to handle anything life throws their way. As a Master Certified Life Coach, LCSW, former School Counselor, and blogger, Pam Howard has been empowering parents for years. In her podcast, she shares personal stories, case studies, and life coaching tools to help you go from feeling frazzled and disrespected to feeling calm and connected. Learn more at LessDramaMoreMama.com.