AnchorMoms: The Podcast

To Elf on the Shelf or not? Do those beady eyes do the trick, or is th e magic in the movement? W e break down if the extra holiday work is worth it. Plus, gift-giving is a thing of the past, and the movement is minimalist. The push to gift experiences over toys... if only we could get the grandparents onboard. Then, Christmas is the happiest time of the year, at least it’s supposed to be. The tip...

She didn’t know she was pregnant until it was time to deliver. One woman’s incredible journey to motherhood and what we can all learn from her story. It’s our very first guest, so you know it’s a good one!  Got a solid 8 hours last night, and still feel like a walking zombie? You're not alone. Why more sleep isn't always the answer. Plus, a ban on misbehaved kids?! Sounds nice... except it's an Ar...

Shut it down moms, and quick! The bratty behavior turning annoying toddlers into entitled adults. Plus, it's not the yelling you encounter when Aunt Sue downs all the Riesling, but every once in a while- a freak out may be warranted. Why it's all about yelling the right way. Then, are you a frantic clock watcher, or do you believe the world waits for you? The interesting study stopping time… why r...

One group is making headlines, saying obese kids should get surgery. The medical decision putting some at risk and why others are praising the weight loss journey. Plus, we're all guilty of overloading our camera roll with adorable pics of our babes, but is it bad to take so many pictures? The 3 tips experts have when snapping away. Then, the change no one needed or asked for. The ABC song getting...

Feeding the baby, folding the laundry, making dinner… all at the same time. Sounds like a typical night, right? The story we've all been waiting for "Women aren't better multi-taskers than men, they're just doing more work."   Sorry Husband, you'll have to come up with a new excuse. Plus, Not bonding with baby? You're not alone. One woman's candid battle with wanting to pick up and leave her new f...

Planned power outages putting that liquid gold at risk. How moms are banning together to save those precious ounces of breast milk. Plus, having a baby and losing yourself. The struggles some moms face after birth and the road to rediscovery. Then, changing your baby in the car, on a table... god forbid there's one in the men's restroom. Hold on to your diaper bags ladies, we talk the shortage of...

Putting down the mommy juice and picking up a joint?? Step aside wine moms, weed culture is on the rise. The growing trend of micro-dosing marijuana to be a more present parent.  Plus, hovering over your baby while they sleep, watching their tiny chest go up and down like a hawk… it’s basically a parental rite of passage. New baby monitors are now as high-tech and pricey as ever, but they may be a...

Addiction is seen as a “Grown-up” topic, but it also impacts the littlest of people. How Sesame Street is helping kids affected by the opioid crisis, and shining a light on millions of kids' realities. Plus, grab your glasses cause we’re talking wine! … no sorry, whine. (sigh) The cringeworthy, most annoying, did you learn this from your dad… habit ever!! Yes, moms, it’s WHINING! The evolution of...

Time to get Spooooky!!!! We talk Halloween costumes, the ones for our kiddos, and the ones we may now regret… IT WAS COLLEGE DON’T JUDGE US! Then the viral petition to move All Hallows Eve to the weekend … are you here for the change, or do you enjoy that sweet candy hangover? Plus- a story that will have you jamming to “All I want for Christmas is You” while watching “Elf” on repeat…. people who...

The teary eyes, lump in your throat, high pitched voice… hold it in girl, and pray no one asks you what’s wrong! The forbidden “crying at work,” the stigmas it comes with and why some say you should let it out.   Still trying to fit into those pre-pregnancy jeans? Does barely sleeping and going to work qualify as your extreme sport? As if we needed another reason to feel inadequate this week- 10 m...

Step aside helicopter parents.. the bulldozer is coming through. We discuss the new trend that could be putting character building in the corner. Plus, to have another kid or not? The long pregnancies, the extra money.. but their smiles are sooooo cute!!! We breakdown the pros and cons , and the hold ups that have us questioning baby number 3. BREAKING NEWS!! A low office temperature impacts a wom...

Traveling with tots! Katie and Ingrid brave epic vacations with their little ones, you won't want to miss the hospital visits and purchase of a hand pump... yes, HAND PUMP in Europe. Then, is your phone coming between you and your wee one? The parents getting too much screen time and the message it sends to growing minds. The organization formally known as Weight Watchers, aka WW, recently launche...

Imagine the warm hug of the sun, that salty ocean spray, and the sweet nectar that is a Piña colada. Right as you feel as though you're lying in a field of lavender, the harsh reality pulls you from your pool side cabana- your husband hollers "time to feed the baby." Gone are the days of "relaxing" vacations.. but there are some tricks that can help ease the pain.  And, are you the office party pl...

"Oh, is your child not walking yet? Did you not give them enough tummy time?" SHUT UP PATRICIA, WE DON'T NEED YOUR JUDGEMENT! The 10 types of judgmental moms you'll encounter and how to shake them off.  Then, somehow Kidz-Bop is still around, but is the censorship getting out of hand? We talk the holy grail of tot music.  And, making friends with fellow moms. The hard work it takes, and the possib...

If you're a mom, you know sleep training can be a nightmare. Screaming, crying- and we aren't just talking about the baby. How sleep training almost put a marriage to bed. Plus, Millennials these days... am I right?! These psychos name their plants and treat their pets like babies... but are they on to something? The shift of caring for house plants and pets, and how it transcends to parenthood. T...

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