Cheryl Cardall | Fight Like a Mother

My name is Cheryl Cardall.

My name is Cheryl Cardall. I am a mom of 5 (ages 10-21) to 5 vastly different and strong personalities. I am a wife to my husband David who is my biggest support and cheerleader for the past 24 years.

I have a Bachelor's degree in Human and Family Development with an emphasis in Early Childhood education. Since that time I have never stopped learning about families and parenting. I have attended hundreds of hours of parenting classes and conferences, read nearly every parenting book on the market and have developed my own parenting philosophy.

For at least a decade I have been coaching moms to find their own identity and happiness in motherhood. I also have been coaching parents to build connection and relationships with their children to strengthen their family.

Due to some family circumstances I have added mental health advocacy and education to what I have been doing. My podcast is a community that provides resources and give a safe place to share stories, open discussions and break the stigma surrounding mental health. When challenging circumstances arise in a family, it is even more necessary to focus on connection and relationships.

HELPFUL ARTICLES

Parents Rising

Years ago I felt like I was in a deep dark pit when it came to parenting my children. We had many challenging behaviors and events happening and I was swept away into frustration and overwhelm. I was parenting from scarcity and fear.

Being the Grown Up

Honestly sometimes I have to repeat in my mind, "I am the grown up, I need to act like an adult!" Because heaven knows sometimes the eye rolls and back talk make me want to lose my mind. But that never works well, it doesn't build...

Daring Greatly

This is the quote that inspired Brene Brown to publish her research, do a TED talk and share her genius with the world. It inspired the title for her book Daring Greatly that I have been reading and pushed me forward with the courage...

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