I Got It From the Mamas
13 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsTwo Mamas who are 50% qualified but 100% invested in raising our kids as kind humans. Join in for weekly conversations about real life parenting problems with real educated answers. We share stories, laughs, and most importantly answers as to why kids develop the way they do. This is a space for parents to learn and grow with us on our parenting journeys from newborn to school age.
Ashley and Erinn met on the playground and are now best friends. Ashley (the qualified one) holds both a BA and MA in Child Development and will be pursuing her Doctorate in Education in the fall. She has a passion for the early childhood education realm and has spent many years teaching littles and teaching at the college level. Erinn (the real life one) is a stay at home mom
Raising 2 ladies age 4 and 2.5. She survived 2 under 2 and is currently struggling with terrible twos and a three-nager who just turned 4. While she did graduate with an Early Childhood Education minor and worked in the preschool world for a handful of years, motherhood is where she learned more than school ever prepared her for. Together, they share what their personal playground chats have developed into over the past years including their own questions, anecdotes , research, and answers to one of life’s greatest journeys: motherhood.
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Episodes
The One About Family Planning
January 25, 2022 12:02 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MBHow did you go about planning out your family? Did you want to have a big family or just a few children? How has the planning translated to now? In this episode we get into some of Erinn and Ashley’s personal decisions and opinions when creating their families. Some things we talk about in this episode: * Whats the best age gap in between kids? Research says 4 years for optimal development. Why Erinn and Ashley choose the amount of kids they did? Erinn has 2 and Ashley has 1. W...
The One About Toys
December 14, 2021 11:06 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBWe live in a very materialistic world and with that comes buying lots and lots of toys for our children (I have a problem with this too!). When thinking about toys, we want to make sure that we are engaging our children in open-ended toys. We want them to be active participants in the engagement with the toy, where they can use their imagination and be creative. This means that there should be no batteries, no screens, and a minimal amount of toys. Infants can be overstimulated and ...
Mini Mamas - Extra Names and Top Toys
December 09, 2021 18:00 - 10 minutes - 10.1 MBGet a peek into our top toy list right before the holiday time! Listen to this quick Mini Mama opinion episode that shares the extra names we didn't use for our roommates as well as a top 5 list of toys we recommend for your roommates! This is a quick episode but tune in next week for the full episode about toys and learn why we chose the toys as top tier!
The One About Preschool Curriculum
December 07, 2021 13:00 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBWe spoke about what to look for in a preschool last week and now we would like to go a little bit further on the idea of curriculum, or how your child is learning in school. The curriculum is one of the most important parts of your child's learning experience as this will set the tone of how your child views learning. It can either be fun or something that is a chore and we see how this can transcend into the later years, with many children having a strong dislike for learning. So w...
The One About Choosing a Preschool
November 30, 2021 09:44 - 37 minutes - 34.8 MBPreschool shopping can be overwhelming. Sometimes its based on price, other times on location, or maybe its the feel you get when you walk into the space. Either way, here are some things we look for when choosing a preschool: What does the classroom look like? A home-like environment that is comfortable, welcoming and feels happy. What about the teacher? A teacher should be loving, set boundaries, get down to your child's level (kneels), speak to your child with respect, and has ...
Mini Mamas - Strollers and Coffee
November 26, 2021 18:00 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBWhat is your favorite stroller? What is your go-to coffee order?
The One About Saying Good Job
November 23, 2021 14:00 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MBYour child has climbed to the top of the slide, what do you say when they look down at you? Are you on auto-pilot (like many of us) and shout out the blanket phrase "good job"? Many of us do this! We get caught in the "good job" cycle and continuously praise our children with this phrase that doesn't really provide our children with the right information. When we yell out these blanket phrases like "good job", "awesome", "you're so smart", "so pretty" we are guiding our children to ...
Mini Mama - Wine Culture & Family Cars
November 19, 2021 13:23 - 10 minutes - 9.47 MBJoin Ashley & Erinn for a quick 10 minute episode where we discuss our own opinions on all things related to parenting. This weeks mini episode discussion is about wine culture for Moms and what we think the best family vehicle is. Check out instagram to add your opinions to the topics!
The One About That Brilliant Guy
November 16, 2021 13:00 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MBParenting is hard. Our children are going through many stages of development at a rapid pace. One day they are getting it, and the next moment they are having a meltdown over putting on their shoes. This can be really frustrating as a parent, however having an understanding of what is going on developmentally with your child can really make the process easier and less tedious. So lets talk about Erik Erikson, that brilliant psychologist, and his stage theory about development. Each ...
The One About Becoming Your Parents
November 09, 2021 13:30 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MBAre you ever curious as to why you parent the way you do? Have you thought about your childhood and how it has impacted the way you parent your children? Are you turning into your mother??? In this episode, “The One About Becoming Your Parents” we talk about the differing parenting styles and how those impact your children as they grow and develop. Here are a few key words we discussed when it comes to parenting styles: Authoritarian: This is where you as the parent are completely...
The One About Their Origin Story
November 05, 2021 05:49 - 15 minutes - 14.7 MBA quick prequel to the official podcast. Listen in to hear how the Mamas met each other, decided to start a podcast, and a quick life check in 6 months later after starting this process.
The One About Erinn Becoming A Mama
November 03, 2021 21:50 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBIn this episode Erinn covers her conception story, birth story, and first years of motherhood. The episode includes discussion on labor, 2 years without a period, managing two kids under two years old, as well as the transition into a stay at home mom (SAHM). Check out our instagram: From the Mamas (@fromthemamas) for more content including Kids Corner ideas, book recommendations, research sources, funny memes and more!
The One About Ashley Becoming A Mama
November 02, 2021 16:42 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MBIn this episode Ashley covers her conception story, birth story, and first year of motherhood. The episode includes Ashley's experience with IVF, laboring for over 52 hours (!!), and ending with 17 stitches... while also supporting her husband, Scott, with his Cystic Fibrosis journey. Check out our instagram: From the Mamas (@fromthemamas) for more content including Kids Corner ideas, book recommendations, resources, funny memes and more!