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Helping Kids Regulate Emotions, Without Timeouts or Tantrums
If you’ve ever found yourself wondering, “Why won’t my child just calm down?” you’re not alone. Emotional dysregulation in kids, especially those who are neurodivergent, can leave even the most patient parent feeling helpless or overwhelmed. But what if the solution...
From Boxes to Backyards: Nature-Based OT, Rituals, and Mindset Shifts for Calmer, Connected Families
In a world where screens dominate and structured schedules rule, occupational therapist Mya Zavaleta offers a refreshing, deeply human alternative: healing in nature. With over 20 years of experience, she brings a nature-first, sensory-centered approach that is...
Grace Over Guilt: Why Healthy Living Starts in Your Mind
As moms, we want the best for our families. We research, we plan, we pack lunches, and we try to make choices that nurture both body and mind. But between deadlines, carpool lines, and the never-ending to-do list, it’s easy to slip into guilt when things don’t go...
The No-Diet Lifestyle: Realistic Wellness for Real Schedules
Feeding your family shouldn’t come with guilt. That’s one of the key messages Stacy Scott brings in her conversation with CPA MOMS. As a registered nurse, mother of four, and grandmother raising three, she knows firsthand how demanding life can be. And yet, she’s...
From Breakdown to Breakthrough: Using the Four F’s to Reset Your Life
Every mom has had that moment, the quiet pause between client calls, laundry piles, and dinner plans, where she realizes something feels off. You’re doing all the things you’re supposed to do, but you’re exhausted, uninspired, or simply out of balance. If this sounds...
Why Traditional Success Leaves Women Accountants Unfulfilled
For too long, success in the accounting world has been measured by the wrong things: job titles, long hours, billable rates, and hustle. But what if those old metrics are actually costing us the very life we’re working so hard to create? At CPA MOMS, we believe that...
How to Stay Sane When Technology Keeps Changing
If you're feeling overwhelmed by how fast technology changes in the accounting world, you're not alone. Whether it's a new client portal, tax software update, or another must-have app for your firm, it can feel like the ground is constantly shifting under your feet....
Surviving the Shift: How Accountants Navigate Rapid Tech Change
When Cindy Halbert started her accounting career, she was balancing accounts on paper, using ledger cards by hand, and keeping client data in physical files. Fast forward to today, and her thriving CPA firm relies on client portals, cloud storage, and video...
Why Women Struggle to See Themselves as Leaders (And How to Change That)
If you have ever hesitated to call yourself a leader, you are not alone. Many women in accounting guide clients, coordinate teams, make crucial decisions, and still second guess whether what they are doing counts as leadership. It does. The gap is not ability, it is...
Redefining Leadership: Building a Firm That Works for You
When most people think of leadership, they picture authority, structure, and control. But what if leadership could look different? What if it could feel more collaborative, empathetic, and aligned with your personal values? That’s the conversation CPA MOMS host Nicole...