Motherhood, Mayhem, & Medical Mysteries

At the request of one of our Facebook Mayhem Mommas, Miranda and Mel delve into the wonderful-- and aggravating-- world of taking care of itty bitty babies! Will they ever sleep?? Will WE ever sleep? Why do their heads get all crusty? And why do they get red, rashy bums?? Listen in to learn and laugh along with your gal pals, Mel & Miranda. Spotlight -  Postpartum Support International&nb...

Have you ever gotten your hopes up that you could strike it rich selling some old clothes or shoes, only to have your dreams utterly and hopelessly crushed? Miranda shares a recent relatable tale of such a fantasy. Also, Mel serves up some fast facts on plantar fasciitis-- what a pain in the foot! Miranda talks more about how we can solve problems empathically with our kiddos. Spotlight: Shoes &am...

The girls reminisce about a spectacular-- and possibly haunted-- piece of folk art they once found at an antique store. Miranda shares statistics about "Summer Slide" when children forget a lot of what they learn in school over summer break. And, just in time for the 4th of July, Mel shares about fireworks safety!! This episode is sure to be a blast. Spotlight: https://www.nokidhungry.org/who-we-a...

Miranda regales us with a recent tale of falling out of a tree. The gals reflect on a skillful feat following an Alanis Morrisette concert. Miranda teaches us how to handle our little ones who struggle with wetting the bed. And Mel educates us on Urinary Tract Infections and (possibly) uncovers a great cranberry conspiracy!  Spotlight -  We support the improvement of urological care by f...

Mel mourns missing Bonnaroo this year, but don't worry-- she tells PLENTY of stories of her past festival shenanigans! Also discussed, helping our kids learn self-efficacy through parental building strategies. And, Mel helps us better understand sun poisoning, dehydration, and heat stroke... just in time for your summer music celebrations! Sources -  Mel - https://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-...

It's time to recognize and celebrate the Father Figures in your life, the 4M way! Mel gives us some insight into men's health for a change, and Miranda shares about the benefits of rough and tumble (aka "dad" play). Plus, the Mayhem Mommas share stories of their own Daddios... you won't want to miss it! Spotlight: All the Rad Dads out there-- Happy Father's Day!! We appreciate you!! Sources: Mel-...

You're never going to believe how Miranda convinced Mel's son to pee in the woods. Also, learn some fun activities for your Summer camping trips, and how to stay safe from poisonous plants!  Spotlight -  www.nationalparks.org National Park Foundation The official charity of America's national parks, the National Park Foundation raises private funds that directly aid, support and enrich A...

Listen to Mel’s recent Hell week, it’ll make you feel better. Also Miranda gives us some ideas for establishing healthy summer routines and Mel provides some tips to avoid picnic poisoning this summer season.  Spotlight -  https://flyinghorsefarms.org/   Flying Horse Farms is a medical specialty camp that provides healing, transformative experiences for children with serious illness...

Still dealing with residual trauma of a child bathroom fiasco on a past road trip? Wait until you hear Miranda’s story this week! She also shares suggestions to help you avoid such a situation while traveling with your tribe. Also discussed, some interesting facts about yellow stripey things and tips to help your family avoid stings this summer. Spotlight -  https://allergyasthmanetwork.org/...

Episode 11 -  On this week’s episode, Mel reminisces about an unfortunate encounter with an evil speed bump. Miranda shares strategies to help your youngster succeed at their end-of-year tests. And, just in time for summer, Mel de-mystifies sunburns and discusses sun safety tips!  Spotlight -  https://www.skincancer.org/ Since 1979, The Skin Cancer Foundation has saved and improved...

We all mess up, it's an inevitable part of parenting. The question is, have you made bigger mistakes than Mel & Miranda? No, no you probably haven’t. Also, gain some knowledge on why stress is actually so bad for us and learn some ways to cope, just in time for Mother’s Day!  Spotlight -  Each and every one of you beautiful mamas out there! Take care of yourselves!  Sources -&nb...

Miranda shares the tale of a recent fishing trip gone horribly wrong. Melanie unravels the mysteries of the lymphatic system. Also discussed, how to help kiddos solve problems from an empathic standpoint.  Spotlight -  https://lymphaticnetwork.org/ LE&RN's mission is to fight lymphatic diseases through education, research, and advocacy. We seek to accelerate the prevention, treatment...

Has your husband ever put off fixing something, only to have it blow up in YOUR face (or on your toe, rather)? Mel and Miranda discuss this as well as Intuitive Parenting, and they unpack the mysteries of migraines.  Spotlight -  www.milesformigraine.org Miles for Migraine is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with the mission of improving the lives of people with migraine and...

Hear how Melanie nearly mowed down an old man in her Prius! Also… Do you have any unique hobbies, like being a member of an old lady choir? Mel & Miranda discuss these topics as well as the magical, marvelous Maria Montessori… and kidney stones! What are they, and how can we avoid them?  Spotlight -  https://www.montessori.org/montessori-family-alliance/?et_fb=1&PageSpeed=off%20v...

It's our BREAST episode yet!! Join us for a fun game of 'Breastfeeding Mythbusters' and learn some specifics about the different types of breast cancer. Also, as always, some mayhem… Spotlight -  www.bcrf.org www.lllusa.org Sources -  Mel - https://www.cancer.org/cancer/breast-cancer/about/how-common-is-breast-cancer.html https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/breast/men/index.htm   https://my....

Ever pee your pants? Let's be honest, we all have… but wait until you hear this story of Miranda's date night gone wrong! Also, Mel teaches us about the importance of probiotics and the microbiome, and Miranda educates us about self-regulation for our kiddos... and for ourselves!! Spotlight -  https://womeninfilm.org/about/   Founded in 1973 as Women In Film Los Angeles, WIF advocates fo...

You zoo plans don’t go as planned? Your kid put their mouth on unpurchased items in the store? Just another week in the world of Miranda & Mel! Also discussed, Collaborative Parenting, the ideals of Dr. Ross Greene. And hookworms, ringworm, and pinworms, oh my!! Spotlight -  Deworm the World by Evidence Action https://www.evidenceaction.org/dewormtheworld/   Sources -  Mel -&nbs...

Birthday shenanigans as 30+ married moms, Mel & Miranda still make plans, but they don't always go exactly as they should (and the outcome is usually hilarious)! Also, do you have trouble sleeping? Mel & Miranda certainly do! They'll discuss insomnia as well as recommended screen time and the possible link between the two.  Sources -  Miranda -  https://www.mayoclinichealths...

Have you ever thought you were going to a fun coffee shop but ended up in the physical location of a weird Multi-level Marketing scheme? Miranda has! Also discussed, Swiss psychologist Jean Piget's stages of development and the unkind, mysterious condition of endometriosis. Spotlight -  The Endometriosis Foundation of America https://www.endofound.org/   Sources -  Mel - https://my....

Your daycare is closing with little notice? You finally get a chance to go out to dinner with just adults and there's a roach on the restaurant wall? Just an average week for Mel & Miranda! Join them as they also discuss Alfred Adler's Birth Order Theory and babies born from 30 year-old embryos...what!?!  Spotlight -  Big Brothers Big Sisters of America  www.bbbs.org   Sour...

Welcome to Motherhood, Mayhem, & Medical Mysteries!! Miranda & Mel are here to tell you all about issues in parenting, child psychology, women & children's health, and of course... MAYHEM!! Join us each week to learn about a medical issue and raising children. We keep it fun, we keep it light, we keep it slightly kooky. Grab an adult beverage and come along for the ride! New episodes d...