Modern Mom Probs

Flying solo on the season finale, Tara breaks down one of the biggest modern mom problems as reported by her Instagram followers– screen time. Tara explains what the Screen Fiend is and how to tame it. As a heavy social media user, she discusses her love/hate relationship with screen time and shares tips on how to prevent the all-consuming social media from consuming you.  Links: www.modernmomprob...

Parent mindset shifter, coach and self–proclaimed Mr. Rogers wannabe, Anna Skates joins the show to share how parents can ease the stress felt during transitions. She shares how caregivers can shift their mindset around transitioning from one activity to another. Anna explains how Mr. Rogers’ message of respect influences her content and coaching. She shares some practical tools for easing transit...

How can parents keep everything on track without feeling overloaded? Megan Sumrell, professional time management and productivity expert and host of the Work+Life Harmony Podcast, joins the show to share her insights on how to stay organized and productive without feeling totally overwhelmed. She discusses her approach to planning in different seasons of life that may be full of uncertainty.  You’...

Every body goes through puberty but not everybody is ready to talk about it. Board-certified pediatrician and author of You-logy: A Puberty Guide for Every Body, Dr. Kathryn Lowe shares her insights on how to discuss puberty with your children. She covers simple yet effective ways to make this topic less cringy for kids and parents alike. Dr. Lowe provides actionable tips on how to discuss “easy”...

Where is this village they speak of? Does it just show up? Or is there a number to call? Businesswoman, stand-up comedian, and hilarious mom of 2, Eylse DeLucci joins to share her personal experience with co-parenting. Elyse breaks down how to build a village when you find yourself without one. She brings her own brand of humor and truth to this sometimes delicate topic. Things get real when Elyse...

As modern moms, we’re always celebrating our children’s milestones like rolling over, sleeping through the night, or walking. Why shouldn’t moms celebrate their wins as parents? Let’s change that! Emmy-winning host, TV personality, author and style expert, Liliana Vazquez stops by to share how moms can celebrate the precious milestones in motherhood. She also shares her struggle with infertility a...

With all the conveniences and abundances our modern children grow up with, it can be difficult to instill a sense of service and giving back to others. Philanthropist, model, host of the podcast “How Can I Help?” and mother, Caitlin McHugh Stamos shares how her experiences volunteering shaped her upbringing. Caitlin provides real tips on how to teach children about the world beyond themselves and...

Stand-up comedian, host of the hilarious podcast “Just Joking” and new father, Kevin Dombrowski gives his perspective on modern dad problems. He shares his personal experience with mental health and being a modern dad. Kevin will have you laughing out loud and making you think! He even shares a great story about a certain celebrity that will leave you in stitches.  Links:  https://www.instagram.co...

With experts, social media, books, family members, and co-parents telling us the “right” way to parent, it can feel overwhelming and make us question ourselves. Conscious parenting expert Erin Morrison and child development expert Evelyn Mendal pop by to do a deep dive into what feels like the endless ocean of parental information. They share how to weed through information overload and how we can...

Best-selling author of “ Can Mommy Go To Work? ” and “ MOM AF ”, award-winning advocate, and the “#1 global voice for all moms”⁣, Christine Michel Carter joins the show. She and Tara discuss the current state of working mothers (the good, bad, and the ugly), what they can do on a micro level in their homes to set boundaries, and how to flourish again. Christine offers valuable takeaways you’re goi...

One of the things that defines modern parenthood is breaking the generational cycles of abuse and negative parenting behaviors of the past. The creator behind Diary of an Honest Mom Libby Ward stops by to discuss her upbringing and how it informed her parenting, her relatable content and her meteoric rise on social media. She shares insights on how to be a changemaker in your family.  Links: https...

Best friends IRL and frequent Instagram collaborators, Tara and Mary discuss what to be aware of as your kids head into the face-filtered, meme-loving, questionably-addicting world of social media and Roblox. Mary drops some knowledge about how to speak with your children about uncomfortable, cringey things they may see online and how to prepare yourself as a parent. Support the show Follow & DM m...

Modern Mom Probs – Join Tara Clark, author and creator of Instagram’s Modern Mom Probs, as she and her guests tackle the modern parenting challenges you face every day. Each week, Tara and her guests discuss a modern mom problem in a conversation that is more like a chat with your best friends than just a typical podcast. She dives into topics such as maternal mental health, working mothers, socia...