Momfessions Podcast

Sometimes the best way to remember what you need to do is to admit that you absolutely cannot trust yourself to remember it.

Your kid loves them. You . . . well, you’re not exactly their biggest fan.

Are parents supposed to stay calm ALL the time? Listen in as Emily, Erinn, and Melissa get into the questions, misconceptions, challenges, and realities of gentle parenting.

Should kids be allowed to take a mental health day from school? What do kids think about mental health days? Do they actually need them?

Five years ago, Momfessions discussed getting older. Emily and Erinn are back for "Take Two!" Has getting older changed how they feel about aging? Are they still looking forward to the same things? And what would they tell their five-years-younger selves?

If you've ever wondered why all the routines and strategies don't seem to stick, this conversation might change the way you think about parenting.

It's the honest conversation we wish someone had had with us years ago. Consider this the conversation every new mom deserves to hear.

When does keeping the peace create more problems than it solves? As parents, most of us want a peaceful home. Fewer arguments. Less conflict. More connection. But what happens when "keeping the peace" starts getting in the way of actually parenting?

Dr. Jamie Erwin joins Emily and Erinn to answers our biggest questions about what perimenopause actually is, why it can feel like your body suddenly stopped following the rules, and what you can do to manage the symptoms and start feeling like yourself again.

Is boredom a problem to solve — or an opportunity for creativity, resilience, and independence?

Emily and Erinn revisit an article, 10 Less Celebrated but Important “Milestones,” and tell the truth about parenting wins and milestones no one talks about.

Bra sizes. Laundry mistakes. Body changes. Nighties covered in glitter. Lingerie drawer confessions. We’re talking about ALL of it in this episode.

The parent and teacher relationship is one of the most important — and most complicated — partnerships in a child's education.

Whether you’re team introvert, team extrovert, or somewhere in between, this conversation will have you nodding along.

Alcohol and motherhood have become so intertwined in our culture that it can be hard to know where the joke ends and the coping mechanism begins.

Should parents teach their kids to respect other religions? And if so, what does respect actually mean? Does it mean tolerance? Understanding? Participation?

Disappointment hits different when it involves your kids — and no one warns you how much it stings in both directions. This week on Momfessions, we're going there.

Emily and Erinn chat with professional organizer and decluttering coach Lisa Archilla to unpack why our houses never seem to stay clean.

Do you struggle with wondering if you are doing enough as a parent? Do your kids feel "enough"? What have you had ENOUGH of?

In this episode, listeners will gain a practical understanding of what abuse is and isn't and the perspectives of women in these situations.

What is it like when your partner becomes your patient? What happens when you have to shift to caregiver mode?

There is no such thing as equal, when it comes to parenting.

Emily and Erinn discuss -- and sometimes disagree -- about reading before kindergarten, how long kids should be away from home during these little years, and more!

Emily and Erinn interview special guest, Dr. Leah Bortnick, asking her allll the questions about when to worry and when to give the green light for activities.

Several moms chimed in on this topic! Family summer vacations -- are they an escape or total exhaustion?