Making It Up As I Go - A Parenting Podcast from Alamo City Moms

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Thank you to The DoSeum for being a sponsor of this podcast! The DoSeum’s newest holiday exhibit The DoSeum Express: Tiny Trains and Trolleys is open from November 6 – January 2, 2021. Ugly Crying, Being Kind, Saying Thank You and Soft Surroundings - what could these three things possibly have in common? Well - a loose theme of thankfulness. Starting this episode off is Alejandra with "Saying Than...

This post and episode are brought to you by Palenque Grill. Palenque Grill at La Cantera now has an app!  With pickup and curbside now available, you can get your favorite dishes to-go, and enjoy them at home.  Plus, you’ll soon be able to earn points toward rewards with each purchase, through the app or in person!  The app is available to download now on the App Store or Google Play store.   Now...

This post and episode are brought to you by Palenque Grill. Palenque Grill at La Cantera now has an app!  With pickup and curbside now available, you can get your favorite dishes to-go, and enjoy them at home.  Plus, you’ll soon be able to earn points toward rewards with each purchase, through the app or in person!  The app is available to download now on the App Store or Google Play store.   It's...

Dr. Shabnam Ashtiani is the owner and treating chiropractor at Essence Chiropractic & Wellness located near 1604 and 281. Dr. Ashtiani has been in San Antonio since middle school so she claims SA as home. Dr. Shabby, as she's affectionately known by her patients, primarily works with women and babies and specifically through pregnancy and postnatal periods. She also treats babies, children, and me...

When we say we're here for all moms—we mean it. We don't, in the slightest, just mean 'perfect' moms, in ideal marriages, with sparkly lives. We mean the moms who get STDs from their partners, who feel incomplete without another child, who are cheated on for 13 years, and who have to put their kids in daycare for 9 or 10 hours a day. In this episode, we hear from Aidee as she navigates the feeling...

In this episode, Natalie encourages those of us who find ourselves giving up on New Year's resolutions, Jenny tells us why 'quaratinis' just aren't for her, Lizzy lets us in on her journey through postpartum depression and from Maria - a story about getting to know your kids through a simple game. Posts in this episode include: What I Learned About My Kids from a Game of Uno by Maria To You, When...

Whether you love it or hate it, Valentine's Day comes around once a year. The expectations, the build up, the disappointment, and the joy, sentiment, and fun - all wrapped up into one pink and red covered holiday that Hallmark has overtaken. The day sure has come a long way from celebrating St. Valentine and his scandalous weddings, hasn't it? In this episode, we hear from Erin on how to get the V...

In her post from April of 2020, Lauren walks us through some activities to help kids deal with stress and introduce mindfulness. Little did we know that almost a year later, we'd still need these activities as we continue to navigate a global pandemic. From mandalas to nature crafts, helping guide our kids through activities far removed from Zoom meetings and face mask-wearing and social distancin...

It's almost Mother's Day - and this one will be one for the history books. No school made gifts, no big brunches or special meals at restaurants, and likely limited (if any) visits with extended family. Amanda quit Mother's Day in 2018, Erin reminds us that this might be a good year to start new traditions, and we talk about honoring mothers we admire and love every day - not just once a year. Gra...

It's not easy to put into words all that we're missing out on right now. The kids are missing their teachers, friends and freedom. We're missing our routine, mindless walks around our favorite stores and our people. Oh, how we miss our people! But...in this episode, we discuss ways to stay connected in the middle of a quarantined pandemic. From virtual zoom calls to planning special birthday celeb...

It shouldn't be a surprise that being cooped up in your house for days on end isn't the ideal situation to encourage intimate feelings toward your partner. In this episode, we're discussing Erin's post about quarantine and sex (or lack thereof) and how it affects our relationships and mental wellbeing, and what to do (or not do) about it.

Nutrition. It seems like there is new and overwhelming (and many times inaccurate) information out there every day. Fad diets, "do this," "don't do that," should's and shouldn'ts...it's never ending. Dr. Illuri joins Erin and Amanda for some common sense talk about nutrition, making healthy choices as a family, and choosing a lifestyle that includes nutrition habits that set you up for long-term h...

 It's not easy being the chief magic maker - and sometimes it's just downright not fun. Erin, Jennelle and Amanda talk about self care (and what it actually means), the things we REALLY want on our holiday bucket lists, and our favorite "holiday hacks" (ie what we outsource...). Erin assures us that it IS actually possible to enjoy the holidays stress free - listen and let us know if you agree.   ...

Holidays - some of us get warm fuzzies when we think of the holidays.... some not so much. Join us as we talk about how traditions have changed, evolved, and the power of just saying 'no' to traditions that aren't working.  Just a heads up - we're talking about some aspects of the holidays that might ruin the magic of Christmas for the little elves in your life.  At the table: Erin, Jennelle, Aman...

First day of school pictures, sending kids off to college, making breakfasts, packing lunches, remembering to pick your kid up... all things that any parent with a school age kiddo can relate to, right? Join us at the table as we talk about a weekly tradition we're all jealous of, the important role phone alarms play in the school year, and how we tackle after school snack and dinner - plus so muc...

The elusive mom friend.  Where do you find them? How do you make them? Is it normal to have a 'mom bestie' or is it ok just to use each friendship for exactly what it is? On this episode - our very first - we talk about our own mom friend experiences, share funny stories, practical tips, and basically discover that we're all just doing the best we can.  At the table: Amanda, Erin, Jennelle, Candic...