Weird Mom
72 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago -Being a parent is weird sometimes, so let's talk about it. Join Chelsie on Weird Mom, a podcast about the things they just don't tell you about raising a tiny human.
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Ep. 6.8: Self-Aware Motherhood feat. Bree’ Smith
December 01, 2021 11:00 - 38 minutes - 26.8 MBIt's easy to get caught up in the routine of motherhood but how often do you take a step back and evaluate what's really going on? Why is your child really crying? Are you taking a moment for yourself to recalibrate? On this week's episode, I talk with Bree' Smith who is the founder of The Self Zone and all about mental health. We have a fun conversation about brain leaps, not yelling when your kid spills Cheerios, and more. Reference The Self Zone Website: https://theselfzone.com/ The Self...
Ep. 6.7: Education Outside of School
November 29, 2021 12:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBSmart and dumb are usually terms tossed around while you're in school. If you make good grades, you're smart. If you make bad grades, you're dumb. But is that really the case though? On this week's episode, I talk about education and how it is not always about the letter grade. References: Jubilee Video: https://youtu.be/dPicox3QWC0 Why Gifted Kids are Actually Special Needs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUjYy4Ksy1E -----------------------------------------------------------------------...
Ep. 6.6: The Dream Job of Fatherhood feat. Patrick
November 17, 2021 11:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MBIt's always interesting hearing a father's perspective on parenting on my show so that is why it was such a treat to have my friend Patrick on the show. As a dad who is heavily involved in his children's lives, he describes fatherhood as "a dream job." Tune into this episode to hear us talk about challenges and rewards of fatherhood. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...
Ep. 6.5: Birth Order Part I: Does it Matter?
November 10, 2021 11:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MBI'm willing to bet that it's pretty natural for us to adhere to birth order theory which says that the order in which we are born affects our personality. But does it really though? On this solo episode, I put on my research hat and find out if birth order really does matter. References Parents Magazine Article: https://www.parents.com/baby/development/social/birth-order-and-personality/ Scientific American Article: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/does-birth-order-affect-persona...
Ep. 6.5: Birth Order Part I: Does it Matter?
November 10, 2021 11:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MBI'm willing to bet that it's pretty natural for us to adhere to birth order theory which says that the order in which we are born affects our personality. But does it really though? On this solo episode, I put on my research hat and find out if birth order really does matter. References Parents Magazine Article: https://www.parents.com/baby/development/social/birth-order-and-personality/ Scientific American Article: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/does-birth-order-affect-persona...
Ep. 6.4: Make Everyday Count feat. Nellie Harden
November 03, 2021 10:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBDid you know that once your child is born, there are 6,570 days until they turn 18? That may seem like a lot of time but remember that each day, that number gets lower and lower. Pretty soon you make it through year 1, then year 5, then 10 then boom! Your child turns 18. Time goes slow and fast at the same time. On this week's episode, I talk with Nellie Harden who is a family life and leadership coach all about how she helps families make each day count and how she helps families be, well, ...
Ep. 6.3: The "Core" of Motherhood feat. Tonie Lough of Mom Home Fitness
October 27, 2021 10:00 - 42 minutes - 29 MBA lot of women start working out after pregnancy for the "snap back". To look snatched despite having a human come out of your body not too long ago is a major feat, right? Likewise, a lot of women can get discouraged because their body looks different after giving birth and working out isn't giving them the results that they want. But what if women, in postpartum, focus more on body function versus looking nice? On today's episode, I talk with Tonie Lough who helps moms work out for health ...
Ep. 6.2: Paid Parental Leave Is Only the Beginning feat. Dr. Amy Beacom & Sue Campbell
October 20, 2021 10:00 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MBYou'll hear me say it time and time again: paid parental leave is essential. But even though paid leave is important, it is not the only aspect of support that should be looked at for parents post partum. On this week's episode, I had the pleasure of talking with Dr. Amy Beacom (founder and CEO of Center for Parental Leave Leadership) and Sue Campbell (Communications Director for the Center for Parental Leave Leadership) who have coauthored a book called The Parental Leave Playbook: 10 Touch...
Ep. 6.1: Strict Mom, Lenient Mom
October 13, 2021 10:00 - 50 minutes - 34.9 MBWelcome back to another season of Weird Mom. It's the 6th season and final season of 2021. On this, the season premier, I talk about a video from one of my favorite YouTube channels: Jubilee. The video is part of one of their most popular series, Middle Ground, and it brings together strict parents and free range parents to see if if there is, indeed, some middle ground between the two. I also share my take on what was said and if you're curious about the video yourself, here is the link: ht...
Ep. 5.10: Being a Working Mom [Season Finale]
September 08, 2021 22:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MBOn this season finale, I sit and unpack some feelings I have about being a working mom. Hear me talk about my views on working before and after having a child because, ya know, a child will just make you have a complete perspective shift. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Weird Mom Website: https://weirdmompodcast.com/ Weird Mom Instagram: https:/...
Ep. 5.9: Giving Birth in a Pandemic feat. Helsa
September 01, 2021 22:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MBAt the height of the pandemic, so many things were uncertain. Birthing a child was not an exception. In a time where life as we knew was rapidly changing, having given birth twice before to two sons, Helsa knew this go round was going to be quite different. References in Episode: Helsa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackbutterflycollective/ Helsa's Website: Www.theblackbutterflycollective.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...
Ep. 5.9: Giving Birth in a Pandemic feat. Helsa
September 01, 2021 22:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MBAt the height of the pandemic, so many things were uncertain. Birthing a child was not an exception. In a time where life as we knew was rapidly changing, having given birth twice before to two sons, Helsa knew this go round was going to be quite different. References in Episode: Helsa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackbutterflycollective/ Helsa's Website: Www.theblackbutterflycollective.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...
Ep. 5.8: Maternity Leave Woes feat. Tequila R.
August 25, 2021 23:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MBThe first year of baby's life is so important for both mom and baby. But why is it that America is in such a rush for working mother's to get back to work after birthing a whole human being? On this week's episode I talk with Tequila R. all about this and more! References in Episode: Tequila's Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tmarie_g/ Tequila's Business Instagram Accounts: https://www.instagram.com/mama.2.mama/ https://www.instagram.com/glowcare_skincare/ --------------------...
Ep. 5.7: Creating Your Own Parenting Style feat. KiYada Upshaw
August 18, 2021 10:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MBParenting style: everyone's got one. From the teachings held in a book to your own family to everything in between, your parenting style is just that: yours. On this week's episode, I talk with KiYada Upshaw about her own parenting style and more! More About KiYada: KiYada Upshaw, Dallas-Fort Worth based Motherhood & Lifestyle brand. Mother of 2 boys under the age of 3 years old. High School English teacher by day and Mary Kay Beauty Consultant/Micro-Influencer by any other time of day. Fol...
Ep. 5.6:Growth Mindset In Real Life feat. Julie Carrick Dalton
August 11, 2021 10:00 - 36 minutes - 24.8 MBSuccess and failure seem to be black and white. You either succeed tremendously or fail horribly. No one talks about the in between of learning to fail and getting back up to try again. On this week's episode, I talk to Julie Carrick Dalton about how working on her novel, Waiting for the Night Song, taught her the importance of keeping on the path of perseverance, even when rejection keeps hitting you in the face. More about Julie: Julie Carrick Dalton’s debut novel WAITING FOR THE NIGHT SO...
Ep. 5.5: The Real Mom Life Balance feat. Clare
August 04, 2021 18:00 - 44 minutes - 30.3 MBHere's a myth: you can have a balanced mom life, especially if you have a partner. While a partner (or support from someone period) can make things easier, the truth is nothing is ever fully balanced in this mom life. On this week's episode, I got to talk with the hilarious Clare all about this and more. Clare's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clarabellecwb/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...
Ep. 5.4: Take Your Time feat. Dr. Siobhan Kennedy-Costantini
July 28, 2021 10:00 - 55 minutes - 38.4 MBEveryone does life at their own pace and parenting is no exception to that rule. On this week's episode I talk to Dr. Siobhan Kennedy-Costantini all about how parenting is not a sprint; it's a marathon and most times it's best to stay in your own lane. References in the Episode: Dr. Kennedy-Costantini's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/science_minded/ Dr. Kennedy-Costantini's Twitter: https://twitter.com/dr_skc?lang=en Dr. Kennedy-Costantini's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scienc...
Ep. 5.3: The Only Constant is Change feat. Sharron
July 21, 2021 10:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MBThere's a song by Faith Hill called "A Baby Changes Everything" and, newsflash, it does! But it's not necessarily a bad thing but it certainly can be a shock to the system, even for the most prepared of people. This week I talk to my friend Sharron about the many evolutions that happen in such a short amount of time when her child was born. References in the episode: Sharron's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplysharron/ -------------------------------------------------------------...
Ep. 5.2: Getting to Know Yourself Again feat. Michaelene Johnson
July 14, 2021 10:00 - 52 minutes - 36.2 MBEveryone always says a baby changes everything but, like, how? And why don't we ever feel completely like ourselves again once we have kids? That's because we are having to get to know the new us. On this week's episode, I talk with my friend Michaelene Johnson about transitions into motherhood and figuring out who this new person is that we are evolving into. References in the episode: Michaelene's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelenejohnsonn/ Michaelene's Realty Website: htt...
Ep. 5.1: Stretched Beyond Limits
July 07, 2021 10:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MBSeason 5 of Weird Mom is here and this episode is just the warm up. On this episode I talk about being stretched beyond measure this school year and I get a little sappy. Just a little. References in the episode: Casey Aonso's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKGMrHJRXyM_WmPKS-lvE2A -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Weird Mom Website: ht...
Weird Adult: Episode 4 Feat. Julius
June 09, 2021 10:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MBDid y'all miss Weird Adult? I know; it's been awhile. On this edition I talk to my big little brother Julius. While he may be fresh and new on the adult scene, he is wise beyond his years and it won't be hard to tell from listening to our conversation about him joining the Air Force and the importance of perseverance. I hope this episode inspires you to never give up. References in the episode: Julius's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juluis_j/ ---------------------------------------...
Ep. 4.10: You Don't Have to Be Miserable feat. Amanda Gurman [Season Finale]
June 03, 2021 04:00 - 50 minutes - 34.4 MBCan you believe this is the season 4 finale? And this one's a good one. On this episode, I talk with Amanda Gurman (host of "Honest As a Mother" podcast) about how even though motherhood certainly has its miserable moments, it does not have to be that way all the time. References: Amanda's Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1134104 Amanda's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/honest.as.a.mother_/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...
Ep. 4.9: Mom Matters, Too feat. Pamela Hawkes
May 26, 2021 10:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MBIn a world where you must be prepared to be unprepared, you must always at least remember to take care of yourself. On this week's episode, I talk with Pamela Hawkes on the importance of prioritizing ourselves as mothers in this crazy journey of raising humans. References: Pamela's Website: https://www.pamelahawkes.com/ Pamela's Blog: http://theunapologeticallymeblog.com/ Pamela's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theunapologeticallymeblog/ Pamela's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/the...
Ep. 4.8: It's YOUR Motherhood feat. Betty Anthony
May 19, 2021 10:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MBI think the theme around these Weird Mom parts is that becoming a mom is just, well, weird. This week, I talk to the newest mom I've ever had on this show: my friend Betty. Even though she just had her son in March, she is already feeling all the feels from this chaotically beautiful transition into motherhood. If it's one thing she taught me in our conversation it's the importance of enjoying your own motherhood experience. ------------------------------------------------------------------...
Ep. 4.7: Matrescence a.k.a. Becoming a Mother feat. Dr. Allie Davis
May 12, 2021 10:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBNo one can prepare you for that moment you become a mother. But did you know there is an actual word to describe that time period? On this week's episode, I talk with Dr. Allie Davis about matrescence which is like adolescence but for moms. References Allie's Webiste: www.ecofeministtherapy.com Allie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ecofeministtherapy/ Allie's Podcast: http://ecofeministtherapy.com/podcast/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------...
Ep. 4.6: Even Superwoman Needs Help feat. Dara Whitley
May 05, 2021 17:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MBSeems like society paints this picture that moms have to be able to know it all and do everything. It's as if we have to be superwoman or something. But on this week's episode, I talk with my friend Dara about her secret to being able to do all that she does: asking for HELP! References in the episode: Dara's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onmymommyestbehavior/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...
Ep. 4.5: Don't Be So Serious feat. Jalishia
April 28, 2021 15:34 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MBParenting can be such a drag where you constantly repeat yourself. You may even feel like everyday is Groundhog's Day. But what happens when you take a step back and realize it doesn't have to be so draggy and serious? This week I talk to Jalishia about the importance of taking it easy and not making everything in parenting so heavy all the time. Humor and fun are important; your kids are only kids once. References Jalishia's Teacher Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsmssanders/ Jali...
Ep. 4.4: Debt Doesn't Have to Be Normal feat. Sami Womack
April 21, 2021 14:31 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MBMoney and budgeting can be so daunting sometimes. There's so many different ways you can make money work for you but where does one even begin? That's where my guest, Sami Womack, comes in. On this week's episode, we talk about how her family looks at money differently, getting out of debt, and how taking control of your finances can lead to more time with family because time truly is precious. More About Sami Sami Womack is the brains behind A Sunny Side Up Life. She’s a budgeting coach, ...
Ep. 4.3: Protecting Our Boys feat. Karina F. Daves
April 14, 2021 20:28 - 1 hour - 42.1 MBRaising children is challenging. Raising Black boys is on a whole other level. This week I had a very insightful yet funny conversation with Karina F. Daves (Life Coach for Moms, Boundaries Expert, host of "One Day At a Time" podcast) all about the joys and challenges of raising boys with old souls. References: Karina's Website: www.karinafdaves.com Karina's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karinafdaves/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------...
Ep. 4.2: In Our Feels feat. Ilana Beigel
April 08, 2021 00:13 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MBOn this episode of Weird Mom, I talk with my guest Ilana Beigel all about the feels that come with parenthood. From feeling what our children feel to making sure they feel comfortable doing their own thing to our own feelings. References: Ilana's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ilanabeigel/ Ilana's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IlanaMayBeigeI Ilana's Website: www.ilanab.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...
Ep. 4.1: Breaking the Fourth Wall
April 01, 2021 04:45 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBLong time no...listen? On this the first episode of Weird Mom's fourth season, I just chat it up. No format. No gimmicks. Just me, catching up with you. It's been awhile so why not? References: Morbid: https://www.morbidpodcast.com/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Weird Mom Website: https://weirdmompodcast.com/ Weird Mom Instagram: https://www...
Heart Hero Story #3: DeMarcus
March 03, 2021 11:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MBOn this edition of Heart Hero Story, my friend Jasmine returns to the show to talk about her experience with her son having a CHD. When she found out in utero that DeMarcus would be born with CHD, the happy pregnancy she thought she'd have soon turned sad. Despite those dark times and two surgeries later, DeMarcus continues to beat the odds and not let CHD keep him down. Jasmine's Blog: https://www.demarcusbsean.com/ Jasmine's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/demarcusbsean/ Donate to ...
Heart Hero Story #2: Lilliana
February 10, 2021 13:08 - 1 hour - 42.4 MBTRIGGER WARNING: This story does talk about loss of a child. On part two of this month's "Heart Hero Story" series I talk to Chanel who is the mother of a Heart Angel, Lilliana. Initially, Chanel's daughter was diagnosed prenatally with some heart defects as well as Heterotaxy Syndrome. After being born 5 weeks early, it was later discovered that Lilliana had more heart defects than what was told to Chanel prior to giving birth. But thanks to Chanel's constant research and relentless advoca...
Heart Hero Story #1: Wade
February 03, 2021 15:00 - 47 minutes - 33 MBWe're celebrating Heart Month all February long here on Weird Mom by talking to parents of heart heroes and talking about their experiences having a child effected by CHD (congenital heart defect). This week, I take the time to share the story of my own heart hero: Wade. A chance visit to the Children's Hospital emergency room sparked a whirlwind for me as a fresh new momma. Can you believe all of this took place in one month, one month I already had off from work for maternity leave? God is...
Ep. 3.10: 2020 Does Have a Bright Side [Season Finale]
December 16, 2020 13:09 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MBIt's the season 3 finale of Weird Mom! Can you believe it?! On this short and sweet episode, I talk about how 2020 had the potential to be a horrible year for me but it turned out to be a great year of growth in different areas in my life. The Lord be knowin'. Thanks for rocking with me during this first year and be on the look out for more Weird Mom fun in 2021. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...
Ep. 3.9: Screen Time & Pandemic Parenting feat. Deborah Copperud and Katie Curler from It's My Screen Time Too
December 09, 2020 12:48 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MBHow much screen time does your child get each day? This is a question seen often in the mom groups around the interwebs. While the amount of time is up for debate, it doesn't have to all be letting your child sit like a zombie in front of the screen. On this episode I talk with Deborah Copperud and Katie Curler who host a podcast called "It's My Screen Time Too" where they watch children's programming and rate it on "watchability" for grown-ups. While quantity of screen time does come up in ...
Ep. 3.8: Kids Are Actually Humans feat. Karena Skibinski
December 02, 2020 22:06 - 51 minutes - 35.1 MBI'll say it once and I'll say it again: kids are growing humans. Being a kid does not last forever and yet, we often times get caught up in parenting and forget that it's just a stage and not the end result of our children's lives. Furthermore, kids are not our humans to own but our humans to take care of nurture. They go at their own pace because they are individuals that are separate from us. This was a huge part of my conversation with Karena Skibinski (host of "What About the Mama?" podc...
Ep. 3.7: Married Elder Teens Make It 10 Years feat. Robert Washington
November 25, 2020 11:00 - 53 minutes - 36.8 MBMarriage, amirite? Just like parenthood, there are SO many things people just don't talk about when it comes to having a successful, long-lasting one. Arguably, people might even say less about marriage because it is really such a puzzle to find what works for you and your partner. On this week's episode, I invited my husband Robert back to talk about how the heck two elder teens (since we got married at eighteen and nineteen-years old) made it to year ten. If we're being honest, we don't ev...
Ep. 3.6: Kids Are Mirrors feat. April Noelle Grant
November 18, 2020 11:00 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MBOne thing about parenting that's probably widely known but still hits a little hard is when your child does something you would do. When they share your favorite movie or sport, then it's all fine and dandy but when they start hitting things when they're mad or being super stubborn, it kind of reminds you of someone, huh? This week I talk with April Noelle Grant who is a mother of 4 children and hosts The Other Side of 40 podcast. In our conversation I learn how her daughter is the most simi...
Ep. 3.5: My Kids Can Help Too? Feat. Keneia Simmons
November 11, 2020 20:44 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBIf one child is a lot, imagine having more than one? While it is such a joy, sometimes you gotta check yourself before you wreck yourself. And sometimes "checking yourself" means looking within yourself to see how you can work smarter not harder. On this week's episode, I talk to Keneia Simmons who is a mom of 4 children, each of which are in vastly different stages of development. In our conversation we touch on parenting 4 different personalities, doing things a little different from when ...
Ep. 3.5: My Kids Can Help Too? feat. Keneia Simmons
November 11, 2020 20:44 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MBIf one child is a lot, imagine having more than one? While it is such a joy, sometimes you gotta check yourself before you wreck yourself. And sometimes "checking yourself" means looking within yourself to see how you can work smarter not harder. On this week's episode, I talk to Keneia Simmons who is a mom of 4 children, each of which are in vastly different stages of development. In our conversation we touch on parenting 4 different personalities, doing things a little different from when ...
Ep. 3.4: Not Easier; Just Different feat. AJ
November 04, 2020 15:51 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MBA lot of times, people will say that parenting gets easier over time. Once you get out of the baby stage, the toddler stage, when they graduate. The truth is, parenting doesn't get easier; it just gets different. With each new stage, yes some things get easier but those things only make way for new challenges. On this week's episode, I talk to AJ (who hosts her own true crime podcast, by the way) all about the different things that come along as children grow older. And not just how our pare...
Ep. 3.3: Math Sucks! feat. Allison Dillard
October 28, 2020 18:23 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MBIf you're like me, you've uttered the title of this episode many times in your life. Math is just one of those subjects you either really love or you really hate. On this week's episode, I talk with Allison Dillard who happens to be on the "really love" side of the spectrum. As a college math professor and mother to 3 children of her own who have to do math, she really knows a thing or two about this subject and how to make it suck a little less for both students and parents of students. Al...
Ep. 3.2: The Pandemic Thinks I Can Teach
October 21, 2020 19:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBY'all already knew I was gonna have to talk about this virtual learning stuff. It is not my favorite thing to do but it's still so fascinating. I think because I keep saying to myself "Wow, I can't believe I gotta be somebody's teacher. Is this the Twilight Zone?" Anyways, have fun listening to this half vent/half informational episode about how virtual learning is going over here. Weird Mom Website: https://weirdmompodcast.com/ Weird Mom Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weirdmompod/...
Ep. 3.1: Parenting Leading to Purpose feat. Jasmine Richardson
October 14, 2020 10:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MBCue the bullhorns because this is the season 3 premiere of Weird Mom! On this week's episode, I talk with my friend Jasmine Richardson about how parenthood has helped her get on the trail of finding her purpose. With her open honesty about mental health before and after becoming a parent on her blog and social media platforms, even though you might not have known Jasmine before this episode, you can just tell the progress she's made thus far. We love to see it! Jasmine's blog: https://www.d...
Weird Adult: Episode 3 feat. Dustin Holden
September 23, 2020 22:13 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MB***BONUS EPISODE*** Nothing makes you grow up faster than having to grow up. At least, that's what it seems like your supposed to do once you hit 18 but that's not always the case. On today's episode of Weird Adult I talk with Dustin Holden about learning what friend means, not waiting for the mysterious "big moment" and screaming every time I say "Adulthood" on this episode. Listen to Dustin's podcast, Dustin Can Read, on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, iHeartRadio, SoundCloud, Podchase...
Ep. 2.10: The Magic of Expecting the Unexpected feat. Darren Fink [Season Finale]
September 09, 2020 15:49 - 1 hour - 57.2 MBBecoming a parent comes with a lot of expectations for both you and your child. What happens when your expectations aren't met? What happens when they are? On this season finale episode, I sit down (virtually) with Darren Fink to talk about to talk about expectations, using play in everyday life, and how we should start using the sun to tell time again. Darren's Information Transfiguring Adoption website: www.transfiguringadoption.com Transfiguring Adoption Instagram: https://www.instagr...
Ep. 2.9: Kids' Birthday Party Craziness
September 02, 2020 15:01 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MBOne thing no one told me before having a child? Planning a child's birthday is crazier than it looks. I've been to some well-organized kid birthday parties before having to throw one for my own kid and you moms make it look so easy. Y'all, it is a lot of work and a whole production. On today's solo episode (obviously inspired by recent events) I talk about my experiences throwing Wade's birthday parties over the years and some things I've learned so far. References in the episode: Where I...
Ep. 2.8: Give Up Control?
August 27, 2020 18:20 - 40 minutes - 28 MBOn this solo episode, I get all college class-like and review Liz Matheis's article on Psychology Today about how we should probably reconsider trying to control our kids. The title itself had me nervous, y'all but as I read through it, she was bringing up some valid points. References: Liz's Article: https://bit.ly/2YEVM6c The Friend Zone Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-friend-zone/id1031936205 Weird Mom Website: https://weirdmompodcast.com/ Weird Mom Instagram: h...
Ep. 2.7: Kids Are So Sci-Fi feat. Baranda Fermin
August 19, 2020 10:00 - 58 minutes - 40.3 MBDid you know that children are whole human beings? There is so much that goes into their mental, physical, emotional, spiritual, intellectual, etc. development. It's almost like an ongoing science project. On this week's episode, I talk with Baranda Fermin all about how crazy it is that we see a whole human start from scratch and grow into a person that tells us we are going the wrong way to get to Target. DISCLAIMER: Because of all the happenings, we had to record via Zoom and, as you may...