This Flocked Up Life

Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, we’re diving into your questions. Listener Roberta J. asks, " I recently discovered that my 15-year-old son is hacking into the school’s laptop to access social media, install prohibited games, and other questionable software. We busted him over the weekend, shut everything down, and tightened up our parental control systems, but I’m still filled with worr...

Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, we’re diving into your questions. Listener Holly F. says: "We are in the hustle and bustle of back to school time with our three kids in three different schools. It feels a bit like the NFL draft. How do you handle all the moving parts, including the inevitable changes the school year brings to your home?" It's back to school time and that can me...

Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, we’re diving into your questions. Listener Heidi F says: "Right now, my mind is on getting my kids to be engaged in the family before they leave for college. I have one leaving in August, and all she wants to do is be in her room if she's not at work. It is crushing my heart. How do I encourage her to spend time with us before she leaves the nest?” Pr...

Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, we’re diving into your questions. Listener Katie M. asks: "When faced with rudeness from your kids, family, or friends, how do you navigate the situation while maintaining your composure and integrity? Cell phones, "sass-holes", allowance and acceptance. Becky and Lacey discuss coping strategies, share stories, and introduce an idea for re-framin...

Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, we’re diving into your questions. Listener Kristy F. asks: "How do I survive the loneliness of being a stay-at-home parent?" Besides the short answer of wine.... Lacey and Becky come together and share their personal experiences with stay-at-home motherhood and the loneliness that inevitably creeps in. We explore the "why" behind these feeli...

Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, we’re diving into your questions. Listener Tegan T. asks: "Mom Guilt! How to handle it, when you just can't be and do all the things at once?" It’s about flock’n time we let go of mom guilt, all the “shoulds” and “have-to’s” that come with being a mom. Instead, let’s focus on what’s really important: filling our cups, asking for help, and being i...

Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, we’re diving into your questions. Listener Stacey B. asks:  My daughter has many friends who have discovered things they're good at such as art, gymnastics, and cheerleading. She's feeling discouraged and asked me what makes me special? Have you experienced this? If yes, do you have advice on how to help my daughter with her question? In this sweet mo...

Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, we’re diving into your questions. Listener Emily K. asks:  Mother’s Day didn’t go quite how I expected. I’m disappointed and honestly a little shitty. How should I handle my feelings while still showing my family that I’m grateful for what they did?   In this very relatable conversation, Becky shares some “a-ha” moments about a past Mother’s Day that you don’t...

Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, we’re diving into your questions. Listener Susan G. asks:  I’m having a really hard day at home with my kids. Everything seems to be spiraling out of control. I’m struggling to keep it together. How do you handle days like this? Becky and Lacey share relevant, real life stories  and offer tips and techniques for coping with those inevitable terrible, no good, v...

Send us Fan Mail Flamingos are the perfect mascot for mothering. Why?  Why not? Flamingos are awesome! Moms are awesome!     No, seriously though….when a flamingo is raising a young chick and feeding them crop milk, it drains them of energy, nutrients, and even their pinkness. They give so much of their food to their offspring that their pink color dulls or disappears. Some even revert back to bla...

Send us Fan Mail Co-hosts and mom-casters, Becky North and Lacey Ring-Verbik introduce you to the show and invite you to join them on this wild ride called modern motherhood. Being a mom is messy, imperfect, and pretty flocking beautiful. We don't have to do it alone and we're on a mission to connect, inspire and support (and hopefully entertain) other mothers. Welcome to the flock!  Sup...