Burnt Pancakes

Have you ever looked at your little ones and thought, “Maybe we’ll travel when they’re older”? If so, you’re not alone. But what if I told you that waiting isn’t necessary? That family vacations with your children, regardless of their age, can not only be doable but downright delightful? In this episode of my Burnt…

Motherhood is a journey I can attest to being like no other, marked by a spectrum of emotions and experiences that can test the limits of one’s resilience and self-love. In a recent heart-to-heart episode of my “Burnt Pancakes” podcast, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Sarah Parise, the genius behind “Great Days…

Transforming Mom Rage into Redemption: A Deep Dive into Empathetic Parenting Parenting is a beautiful journey, but it’s not without its challenges. One of the less discussed, yet profoundly impactful challenges is the experience of ‘mom rage.’ It’s a topic often cloaked in silence, but in the latest podcast episode, titled “From Rage into Redemption:…

When we chat about family, it’s often a marvelous mishmash of origins, colors, and textures. And that’s exactly what makes it beautiful. My latest podcast guest, Madison Kopta, knows all about it. Madison’s rollercoaster journey through foster care, adoption, and modern-day parenting is not just a tale about creating a blended family—it’s a celebration of…

In the latest episode of the Burnt Pancakes podcast, I, Katie Fenske, had the privilege of hosting Adrienne Cotton, a menopause wellness coach, to discuss menopause – a topic that has long been shrouded in silence, despite being a significant part of every woman’s life. In a society where the menopausal journey is often whispered…

Raising strong, confident, and emotionally wise young women in today’s digital landscape is an endeavor that requires insight, patience, and a whole lot of heart. In a recent episode of the podcast, Host Katie Fenske and her guests Megan and Katie delve into the complex journey of parenting preteen and teen girls amidst the digital…