LISTEN: APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | STITCHER Being a boy mom is something special. I know that they need something a little bit different from me as their mom than they do with their dad. I read Monica Swanson's viral blog post, "What a Teenage Boy Needs Most from his Mom." Then it was clear. Today, I wanted you to see what some of those things are if you are a boy mom like me. Monica shares with us five things that our boys need from us. And if you haven't checked out that … [Read more...] about 5 Things Your Teenage Boy Needs Most From You as His Mom with Monica Swanson
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Simple Tips for Teaching Your Kids About Money
LISTEN: APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | STITCHER Money is one topic with my kids that I find myself hesitating around. Sometimes I feel like they are too young to understand certain concepts. But at the same time these kids like expensive things. Instead of having my kids grow up with the wrong ideas I had about money, I am changing that with the help of Chelsea.Chelsea, from Smart Money Mamas, is on the podcast today to help us with tips for teaching our kids about money.In particular, she … [Read more...] about Simple Tips for Teaching Your Kids About Money
One Simple Way to Diffuse Fights With Your Kids
LISTEN: APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | STITCHER As my kids get older, I am finding myself getting into more and more arguments. I thought kids were supposed to stay cute and sweet until they are at least 10 years old?! LOL. Seriously, I want to be able to have conversations with my kids or give instructions without it turning into an argument. Whenever I have a parenting question there are two people that I lean to ... my mom and Kather Winter Sellery. Haven't heard of Katherine? Go back … [Read more...] about One Simple Way to Diffuse Fights With Your Kids
What Every Mom Needs to do to Lose Weight
LISTEN: APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | STITCHER Raise your hand if you have gained some weight since the start of the pandemic. Raise your hand again if you are ready to lose some of that weight.I have both hands up and a guest that is going to help with this and more.Spoiler alert. The key to losing weight actually starts with self-care.In this episode Jennifer shares why this is so important as well as: The two main reasons why moms have such a hard time prioritizing their healthThe big … [Read more...] about What Every Mom Needs to do to Lose Weight
Planning Parental Leave? Steps to Have Your Ideal Maternity Leave
LISTEN: APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | STITCHER If there was one area that I could go back and time in and change in my life, it would be preparing for maternity leave when I had my first son. As a recent grad with student loans and no savings, taking 3-month maternity leave wasn't something that I could afford. Unfortunately, the United States did not have a federal paid maternity leave like other countries like Estonia, Portugal, and New Zealand. As a new mom I wanted to be home with my … [Read more...] about Planning Parental Leave? Steps to Have Your Ideal Maternity Leave