Latest Childrearing Podcast Episodes
Ep. 10: Gender Roles Part I
First Comes Baby - May 13, 2021 18:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsIn today's epi we discuss what you (and we) have internalized around the subject of gender roles! We thank you for your input and contribution to this discussion, we had a lot of fun exploring this topic! See you in a couple weeks for Part II. As always, thank you for listening xx Contact: Ins...
Ep. 9: The WORST Kids Shows (ever)
First Comes Baby - April 29, 2021 18:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsWhy are kids shows the literal worst? We don't have an answer but what we do have is reasons why WE hate them. ALL HAIL COCO! Contact: Instagram: @firstcomesbabypodcast | @lexuspleasant | @oliv.taim Email: [email protected]
Ep. 8: Nala's Birth Story
First Comes Baby - April 15, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsIn today's episode we dive into our daughter's birth story and what the experience was like from both of our own perspectives. Contact: Instagram: @firstcomesbabypodcast | @lexuspleasant | @oliv.taim Email: [email protected]
Ep. 7: Controversial Pet Peeves Part II
First Comes Baby - April 01, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsHey hi! This week we're diving into part TWO of pet peeves! We hope you have a lovely and silly and controversial filled weekend. Oh, and Happy Easter! Thank you for listening as always and Happy Thursday! Contact: Instagram: @firstcomesbabypodcast | @lexuspleasant | @oliv.taim Email: firstc...
Ep. 6: Controversial Pet Peeves Part I
First Comes Baby - March 18, 2021 18:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsHey hi! This week we're diving into pet peeves, ours and YOURS! P.S. some of them get a little controversial so strap in... Thank you for listening as always and Happy Thursday! Contact: Instagram: @firstcomesbabypodcast | @lexuspleasant | @oliv.taim Email: [email protected]
Ep. 5: Social Media & Relationships Part II
First Comes Baby - March 11, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsLast week we talked social media and relationships and this week we're returning to the subject! In Part I we looked at your answers to the polls/questionnaire; in Part II we're taking a dive into your personal/general thoughts on the matter that you submitted to us via Instagram. Thank you for...
Ep. 4: Social Media & Relationships Part I
First Comes Baby - March 04, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsLet's talk social media and relationships! On Instagram we asked YOU a series of questions related to the topic and in this episode we dive deep and discuss them while also giving our honest answers and opinions on the matter. Thank you for listening as always and Happy Thursday! Contact: Ins...
Ep. 3: Answering YOUR Burning Questions
First Comes Baby - February 25, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsIn this weeks episode we answer some of your burning questions that we didn't get a chance to answer in Episode 2! We hope you enjoy and don't forget to leave us a comment, review or subscribe (if you want, it's not, like, mandatory or anything). Smell you next week! Contact: Instagram: @firs...
Ep. 2: Relationship Fails
First Comes Baby - February 11, 2021 19:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThanks for tuning in to another episode of First Comes Baby! In this episode we discuss our own personal relationship flaws and fails. You know, the kinds of things we all do that make us question whether or not we should be in a relationship at all. At the end of the podcast we do answer some o...
Ep. 1: Why Parenting Sucks
First Comes Baby - February 04, 2021 01:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsHello! We're Shay & Lexus. A young twenty-something couple with a 2 year old girl and a baby on the way. We created First Comes Baby as a means of exploring young parenthood, relationships and more. We hope you find our conversations informative, enlightening and inspired... totally kidding, we'...
Episode 83 - How to Raise Kids Who Believe in Themselves
How to Raise Grownups - January 21, 2021 12:00 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsWhen I was a teenager, I lost myself trying to be who I thought everyone else wanted me to be. It has taken me years and lots of hard work to find myself again. If there is anything we can do, as parents, to keep our kids from losing touch with who they are and living confidently in their skin...
Episode 082: What to Do When Parenting Feels Inconvenient
How to Raise Grownups - January 19, 2021 18:20 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsWe have all been in situations where the parenting decision that feels right is also inconvenient. It might throw off our day. Or week. It might require putting plans on hold or changing them altogether. Instead of getting frustrated, let's play the long game. It is all about perspective. Li...
Episode 81- How to Let Go So Your Kids Have Permission to Fly
How to Raise Grownups - January 15, 2021 12:00 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsAs humans, it is instinctual for us to hold on tight when we feel like we are losing something. That instinct kicks into high gear during the teenage years because we feel like we are losing our kids. And, in a way, we are. But, by holding on too tight, we fail to give our kids permission to f...
Episode 80 - Are You Winning Parenting Battles While Losing the War?
How to Raise Grownups - January 13, 2021 12:00 - 4 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsAs we try to teach our kids that sometimes, they must do things they don't want to do, let me ask you this question: Are you willing to win the battle while losing the war? Which battles are worth fighting with our kids? The ones that will help us win the war. Listen in for all the detail...
Episode 79 - How to Separate Your Parenting Success From Your Child's Happiness
How to Raise Grownups - January 11, 2021 12:00 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsWe all want our kids to be happy and successful. This month, we are broadening our definition of success, but what about happiness? Is our kids' happiness our responsibility? In this episode, we explore that question. Download my free guide: 40 Skills Every Teen Needs to Know Follow on Ins...
Episode 078 - How to Find Joy In Challenging Circumstances
How to Raise Grownups - January 08, 2021 12:00 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsIf I have learned anything over the past year, it is that finding peace and hope amidst turmoil and uncertainty is possible. Is it easy? Nope. But it is possible. In this short episode, I will teach you a quick tip to help you see challenges in a positive way. To dive deeper, download th...
Episode 077: 5 Ways to Help Kids Embrace Failure
How to Raise Grownups - January 06, 2021 12:00 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsIn Silicon Valley, the unofficial motto is "Fail fast, fail often, fail forward." The tech giants embrace failure because it can be the best teacher. But how do we adopt that mindset and help our kids do the same? Listen in for five actionable tips. To dive deeper, download the free gu...
Episode 076: How To Feel More Successful as a Parent
How to Raise Grownups - January 04, 2021 17:19 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsWe are leaving behind a rough year. Perhaps, you are looking back and wondering what you even accomplished. Maybe success feels elusive because mere survival felt like a feat. Parenting is sometimes hard that way. But what does parenting success even look like? Is it kids who never fight o...
Episode 075: The Secret to Raising Confident Kids in an Uncertain World
How to Raise Grownups - December 03, 2020 19:53 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsIf I have learned anything this year, it is that the future is uncertain, and there is so much I cannot control. But how do we, as parents, prepare our kids to face an unknown future with confidence? How do we help them move forward with faith in themselves, come what may? I am diving into t...
Episode 074: The Future of the Podcast
How to Raise Grownups - September 29, 2020 11:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsWhere is this podcast headed? The short answer: I'm not sure. Here's what you need to know: 1. I LOVE variety and change. 2. I get bored and restless with routine and predictability. 3. When I get bored and restless, I NEED to make changes, lest I abandon the project. Listen in to hear...
Episode 073: Slow and Steady Wins the Race
How to Raise Grownups - September 22, 2020 11:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsI was almost 40 when I learned to ski. I use the word "learned" loosely because I still struggle to slow down, turn, or stop when on the slopes. I know one speed, and that is "GET OUT OF MY WAY BECAUSE I DON'T KNOW HOW TO SLOW DOWN!!" It makes skiing interesting and a bit terrifying. But, in...
Episode 072: 3 Things We Learned the Hard Way
How to Raise Grownups - September 15, 2020 11:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsWhen I was a child, my mom always told me that I had to learn things the hard way. That was partly because I hadn't learned to take the advice of others who were further along the path than I. Instead, I had to try it for myself. I have since become a little wiser. I try to learn as much as I ...
Episode 071: More Diligent and Concerned at Home
How to Raise Grownups - September 08, 2020 11:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsThe world is a crazy place these days. Sometimes, I wonder how I will succeed in raising righteous children when darkness seems to be multiplying by the second. Amidst the growing tide of evil, however, Heavenly Father has provided us with instructions on how to navigate the landmines of our d...
Episode 070: Making Your Home a Safe Place to Fall
How to Raise Grownups - September 01, 2020 11:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsEverybody makes mistakes, including children. But sometimes, we, as parents, overreact to our kids' mistakes. We make their failures into huge obstacles instead of allowing them to be learning experiences. When we blow mistakes out of proportion, we run the risk of damaging our relationship wi...
Episode 069: 5 Simple Strategies for Taming Your Inner Control Freak
How to Raise Grownups - August 25, 2020 11:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsI am a big believer in teaching kids to be independent, but I haven’t always been that way. I am, in fact, a recovering control freak. When my kids were young, I didn’t want to give them too much responsibility because I could do all the jobs better than they could. Not only that, but they wer...
Episode 068: An Insider Exclusive (You don't want to miss this!)
How to Raise Grownups - August 18, 2020 11:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsA few months ago, I set out to create an online course to help parents raise competent and confident kids. I outlined the modules. I started to work through the content. But it was not flowing. I hit a wall. Something felt off, though I could not put my finger on what was wrong. Over the past ...
Episode 067: Back to School: COVID Style
How to Raise Grownups - August 11, 2020 11:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsThe past two weeks have been a whirlwind of changes and emotions surrounding school. The Back-to-School experience has been anything but normal, resulting in a myriad of stress for my kids and, by extension, myself. We are one-week into the new school year with a senior, a sophomore, and a sev...
Episode 66: The Magic Framework for Teaching Kids to Listen
How to Raise Grownups - July 14, 2020 11:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsSince we are smack in the middle of July and many people are traveling and enjoying summer with their families, we are going to something a little bit different. Today, we are republishing Episode 5 of the podcast, which is our most popular episode to date. If you haven't listened to it yet, tod...
Episode 065: Helping Kids Understand Their Worth and Potential
How to Raise Grownups - July 07, 2020 11:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsLife feels heavy lately. COVID-19 cases continue to rise. Political tensions are escalating in the US. Divisiveness and contention are everywhere. It feels like many of our freedoms are on shaky ground. Fear, anger, and intolerance for differing viewpoints are rampant. Looking around at the dy...
Episode 064: The Life-Changing Truth Many Parents Don't Understand
How to Raise Grownups - June 30, 2020 11:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsIt is no secret that parenting is hard work. It is a huge responsibility to take a helpless infant and prepare them to be a functioning member of society. But it does not need to be the hardest thing you have done or will ever do in your life. While there will be difficult stages and problems th...