Intentional Household

Parenting toddlers often comes with questions about sleep struggles, tantrums, and how best to set boundaries — but what if the key to calmer days lies in better communication?

In this episode, Laura Wilson sits down with Shantelle Alliman, founder of Blissful Babies Parent Coaching, to explore practical strategies for building trust, creating routines, and reducing household stress. Shantelle shares why communication is the foundat...

Canadian Thanksgiving is just around the corner — but it doesn’t have to be a holiday filled with stress, exhaustion, or overwhelm. In this special episode, Laura Wilson and Tatiana Rivers share practical, intentional strategies to help you enjoy Thanksgiving with more balance, joy, and connection.

You’ll learn how to:

• Eat intentionally throughout the day (without guilt or restriction)
• Use a simple plate strategy for the big meal
• D...

Your household is more than just where you live — it’s an ecosystem that thrives on clarity, respect, and shared expectations. In this episode, Laura and Tatiana walk you through the Household Core Values Tool: a step-by-step guide to creating clear principles that help your home run smoothly, especially when you’re working with nannies, housekeepers, assistants, or other support team members

Household Core Values Tool.

You...

Guest: Sandra Ghaly, Pelvic Health Physiotherapist & Founder of Makewell Health
 Host: Laura Wilson

Many women experience pelvic floor symptoms like leakage, painful intimacy, or a constant sense of bracing — but few realize these can be connected to an invisible load of mental, emotional, and physical stress.

In this episode, Sandra shares how unaddressed pelvic floor issues impact daily life, intimacy, and even family dynam...

From chore charts to girlfriend dates, Laura and Tatiana are sharing the household systems that are making life easier right now. These ideas cover every corner of home life—supporting your kids, running the house, nurturing relationships, and taking care of yourself.

Consider this your permission slip to adopt what resonates and skip the rest. Every system we share has been tested in our own homes, through trial and error, and work...

Storytelling is more than words—it’s how we create identity, build resilience, and connect deeply with the people we love. In this episode, Laura Wilson is joined by Courtney Hobbs, Storytelling Coach and host of Own Your Story, to explore how intentional storytelling can transform the way we live and parent.

💡 What you’ll learn in this episode:

• Why storytelling is a powerful tool for intentional living and parenting
• How to use s...

Ever feel like you have a closet full of clothes but nothing to wear? In this episode, host Laura Wilson chats with style and image consultant Tania Tonello about how dressing with purpose can bring clarity, confidence, and calm to your daily routine.

You’ll learn:

• Why wardrobe care is a form of self-care
• How seasonal closet resets can shift your energy
• What a capsule wardrobe really is (and how to build one)
• One small step you can ...

Ever feel overwhelmed running your home? In this episode, Laura sits down with Christine Landis, founder of Peacock Parent, to explore the power of delegation. Christine shares how her proxy parenting service helps families thrive by removing shame, simplifying support, and building trusted systems at home.

From redefining what it means to “do it all” to creating a trusted family support team, this conversation is your roadmap to ru...

Hosts: Laura Wilson & Tatiana Rivers

What if next summer could run smoother, feel more joyful, and actually align with your family’s values? In this episode, Laura and Tatiana show you how to make that happen—starting now, while the memories (and the chaos) of this summer are still fresh.

They walk you through their own week-by-week summer review using our free downloadable Summer Reflection Template, sharing wins, challenges, an...

If your child melts down at homework time, forgets their backpack three days a week, or takes forever to get ready in the morning—you’re not alone.
The culprit might be executive function—the brain’s “CEO” that manages planning, organization, and follow-through.

In this episode, Laura talks with Sarah Cormack, founder of Families Flourishing and @familiesflourishing, about how executive function develops from toddlerhood throug...

In this episode, Laura and Tatiana break down how to transition your household from the slow rhythm of summer to the structure of the school year—without the chaos. From re-establishing routines to helping kids (and parents!) mentally and emotionally prepare, this episode is your go-to guide for a calmer, more intentional September. They also share tips for lightening your load and refocusing on what truly matters this month.

👉 Tun...

Should we hire a tutor? It’s a question many families face. In this episode, Laura Wilson sits down with Anna and Lovleen, co-directors of Oxford Learning High Park, to explore how tutoring can do more than fill academic gaps—it can boost confidence, reduce tension at home, and provide a roadmap for long-term success.

They discuss the difference between hiring a private tutor and enrolling in a learning centre, how tutoring needs sh...

 Your support system should evolve with your life—and in this episode, Laura and Alex get real about what that looks like. From making the wrong hire (even when it’s what “everyone else does”) to building a support team that actually fits your energy, goals, and family rhythm, this episode walks through how to reframe help as a strategy—not a last resort. Learn how to complete the Household Energy Assessment to decide what you need...

Let’s be honest: kids’ birthday parties can go from exciting to exhausting fast. In this episode, Laura and Tatiana break down their go-to strategies for hosting a fun, memorable, and low-stress celebration. From party length and entertainment tips to loot bag upgrades and staying out of your own house, this guide is your go-to for planning intentionally—not frantically. Plus, we’ve got a FREE downloadable checklist to help you sta...

 In this episode of the Intentional Household podcast, Laura sits down with Gina and Gary Goerke—married for 31 years—to explore what it really takes to grow together through the many seasons of life. From building a business to raising two boys, Gina and Gary have weathered the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, parenting, and partnership. They open up about communication, shared values, shifting roles, and how they kept their re...

How a Weekly Meeting Can Improve Your Life: 10 Questions That Keep You On Track 

🎙 Guest Speakers:

• Ralph Cochrane and Jay Fry, parents of two young daughters and intentional living advocates
  
  

🎙 Episode Overview:
 In this episode, Ralph and Jay share how a simple yet powerful practice—asking each other 10 specific questions every week—has strengthened their relationship, parenting, personal growth, and professio...

 Guest: Cheryl Maloney, Certified Executor Advisor
 Host: Laura Wilson, Co-Founder of Intentional Household

In this must-listen episode of Intentional Household, host Laura Wilson, Co-Founder of Intentional Household, welcomes Cheryl Maloney, a Certified Executor Advisor, to guide families through the steps of creating a clear and compassionate estate plan.

Cheryl shares her personal motivation for entering the field—rooted in a ...

Vacationing with another family sounds like fun—until mismatched expectations, budgets, and pace derail the experience. In this episode of The Intentional Household, host Laura Wilson welcomes back Intentional Household team member Tatiana Rivers to share practical advice on how to plan a smooth, enjoyable trip when traveling with another family.

They walk through key conversations to have before you book—from setting your “why” and...

Episode Overview:
In this episode of Intentional Household, Laura is joined by her husband, Alex Wilson, to explore one of the most relatable challenges for families: weekends that feel more chaotic than restful. Together, they break down why weekends often become a source of stress and imbalance for parents—and how to shift that dynamic through communication, structure, and shared responsibility.

You’ll learn:

• Why weekends ...