Mother Tougher Podcast

Send a text I am so not the fun parent... I am more the planner of fun things, the watcher of fun, and definitely the main disciplinarian.  Let's chat about allergies, being okay with not being "fun," being the safe place, and taking some weight off of ourselves.  Recently, I changed how I teach problem-solving in my home and I am sharing all the weightlifting details! Join the disc...

Send a text Teens. Are. Hard.  They sigh, eye roll, stomp, and are consumed by their little world of drama.  I'm talking this week about driver's ed anxiety, my teens' tendencies, and not tolerating entitlement.   Join the discussion on: Instagram ( Mother Tougher Podcast (@mothertougherpodcast) • Instagram photos and videos ) Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1000833...

Send a text Lately, I have had to revisit my boundaries not only for myself but for my kids as well.  I am relearning the power of the word "no" and that my kids need to see me put my foot down more.  I believe our kids learn everything from watching us, this includes boundaries, manners, and regulating emotions.  We only have our kids in our home for a short while so we are building the...

Send a text Since we are past Mother's Day, why not tell you about my "bad" day?!  OMG, the stress of being a mom is so high and some days are complete disasters but let's celebrate those wins.  I am discussing my PPD, mom rage, negotiating with my 5-year-old, decapitated panda forks, and mommy burnout!  So jump on the hot mess express Mother Toughers!!!   Join the discussion o...

Send a text Welcome back mother tougher!  I talked some last week about myself and this week I am diving into the beginning of my stepmom journey.  Hold  onto your jaws because I am about to download some things and sprinkle in a little advice. Join the discussion on: Instagram ( Mother Tougher Podcast (@mothertougherpodcast) • Instagram photos and videos ) Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profil...

Send a text This week, I am getting chatty and talking about myself.  My sinuses are going crazy but that's not stopping me from sharing how my parenting journey all began! Join the discussion on: Instagram ( Mother Tougher Podcast (@mothertougherpodcast) • Instagram photos and videos ) Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083374320724 TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@mothertough...

Send a text This week, I am talking about some of my mom anxiety and how I deal.  There are so many things I could list on what makes me anxious, in my mom role, but that's for my therapist, so I am just going to break a few things down for y'all.  I am letting you know what I do and what I am working on with myself, plus my relationship with my kids, when it comes to my worries.   Join...

Send a text As moms are weighted down by not only our own goals and perceptions of being a "good" mom but by outside influences as well.  Social media and Pinterest want to make us Stepford but I'm here to step forward to tell you what I think is total BS in this list of Mom Myths.   Join the discussion on: Instagram ( Mother Tougher Podcast (@mothertougherpodcast) • Instagram photo...