Motherish

Our children are, without a doubt, our biggest blessings! But their giggles and smiles also come with a hefty bill! Today we talk to Mayra Rocha, a financial expert and mommy who will share some tips on what we should be thinking about when it comes to financial planning for our children because... come on’ ladies...the truth is, kids are expensive AF!

These past two years have challenged us in so many ways, and we've gotten used to a different sense of "normal." We ask ourselves, what do we need in order to create a productive environment where we can balance our work life and our mom life? Today we chat with Anna Raborn and Debbie Lee, the co-founders of Hopscotch labs, a family focused co-working space, and discuss what the ideal working spac...

Anxiety has a way of paralyzing us. As mothers, we worry about so many things, ALL THE TIME. How can we control our anxiety? ...and what are some of the signs for us to figure out when things are just too much? Today we talk to Dr. Sandy Zanella, mother of two, and author of "Happy Yogies," on the importance of intentionally, being a Mindful Mommy.

As mothers and heads of our households, we tend to put a lot of pressure on ourselves. It happens to all of us...we create such high expectations that sometimes we push ourselves over the limit. The children, work, self-care, our social lives... we want to succeed in all aspects and when we don't, we end up being really hard on ourselves. We need to be more kind to ourselves and show grace and hon...

For many of us, being bicultural also means wanting to raise our little ones connecting to both cultures through language. We've often heard of all the benefits of having our children master more than one language, but what’s the most effective way to do this without causing a speech delay or confusion? Today we chat with Grace Wong, also known as @speechtherapymom on Instagram, a bilingual speech...

We say it often... the days are long, but the years are so darn short! Before you know it your tiny baby is sitting by themselves or walking around and playing by themselves. Your baby will become a little independent being in the blink of an eye. This episode is for these new mommies who may be feeling overwhelmed. Today we want to remind you that those moments, those struggles, those baby giggle...

Sending your child to daycare or school for the first time comes with a backpack full of mixed emotions! The whole process could be complicated and emotional for both the child and the mother. This new journey for many represents that first form of separation for both since birth. We get the lunch box, the uniform, the labels... and when everything seems to be ready to go, we still get all choked...

In the complex world of motherhood, we often find ourselves in an impossible bind...either you're a complainer because you're overwhelmed with the realities of motherhood, or you're annoying because you seem to have everything under control. Is a balance actually possible? Today we talk to award-winning journalist, fellow podcaster and mother of two, Alicia Menendez who promises to empower us by r...

It's summertime and the kids are home...we have many times when we run out of “fun” things to do. But do not fear! Today we talk to the creator of @MotherCould, Myriam Sandler, who will help us find creative ways to keep our kids active and stimulated while at home.

Mothers tend to always worry about everyone else before themselves. We are our children's and families' caregivers and cheerleaders...but who motivates the motivator? How do we keep going emotionally? Today we speak to motivational speaker and fellow first-time mommy, Regina Carrot, who shares her personal journey about how she found inspiration in the midst of loss.

We’ve all heard the term “Mom Goals” all over social media...this usually refers to a mom who’s just killing it at motherhood, at being a wife or in general killing it in life, as if it were a game. A woman who just seems to have it all together. But… what exactly are those Mom Goals that we aspire to reach? And, are we setting realistic goals for ourselves? Today, we open up about what we admire...

A happy and healthy mommy is the most important thing we can offer to our children. But how do we actually start a “healthy journey” when we have so much on our plate? This can sound overwhelming, unattainable, and sometimes even…unappealing. In this episode, Mary Gamarra joins us to talk about how she is committed to healing through nutrition and mindfulness, and how we can start regardless of wh...

Does it get harder to find the time to take care of yourself as your kids get older? We all know that we must fill our own cups to have enough for others… but are we finding more excuses to be running on empty? Pamela and Karen reflect on how self-care has evolved as Ford and Victoria get older, and share how they find time to love and care for themselves while also juggling the rest.

If there's one thing motherhood teaches you, it's that plans are never guaranteed! You envision something going one way and next thing you know...you're encountering something completely different. Today we chat with Lex Ginger, a mother of mono-mono twins. Lex will tell us all about what a high-risk pregnancy was like, why she decided to publicly share her journey and the importance of community...

We always manage to get things done at work, with our spouses and of course…with our kids. Somehow, someway, we always make it happen. But the reality is, many times we’re running on empty and we actually feel burnt out. Today we chat with Kate Gawlik, Associate Professor of Clinical Nursing at The Ohio State University and co-author of a recent study on Burnout with Pandemic Parenting, as she tel...

Being a working mom is part of our identity. We do it and sometimes, we don't even think about what it entails, how we do it, or even how we can be better at it. We just go, go, go! That's why on today's episode, we pause and talk with fellow mommy and entrepreneur Ingrid Zapata Read, who as the founder of the largest community in online resource for expectant, new and veteran moms (@WorkingMomKin...

Doing a theme park with a toddler or baby is a whole new world, indeed. As survivors of this experience, we share all the hacks, dos and don'ts to help you really feel like you're visiting the happiest place on earth.

Motherhood is definitely a full time job, but there is a huge difference between choosing to only focus on that and feeling like you're stuck focusing only on that. Moms need to take risks, try new things, make changes if necessary, and take on passion projects- whatever it takes to fuel your fire. Today we talk to fellow mommy and founder of the “But First She Failed” podcast, Paola Soares about...

Happy early Mother’s Day mommas!!! Today not only do we celebrate each other but we talk about our incredible resilience. We want to focus on those little moments, the moments that go unnoticed, those in the dark or alone as you're holding your child thinking “I got this”. Here at Motherish moments we want to remind you that Mother's Day is everyday.

What? Who? How? Why?...There are so many questions when it comes to being a “cool mom.”We know all moms are amazing, but certain things can make you extra trendy. Who falls into this category? And why would someone care? In a very humbling and fun way we do a self analysis and dig deep into this whole concept...are we actually cool moms?

You would think this pandemic has taught us to adapt to change, to be more flexible…you know, to not get so fixated with our plans. Yet still, for many mothers, going with the flow or just accepting change, could be a great challenge. Today we open up, maybe breakdown a little, and vent about why it’s so hard when things don't go as planned, and why sometimes we have to just... let…it…go!

As parents one of our main concerns is to help our children succeed in all they do. Sometimes when our children struggle, we have a hard time accepting the issue or knowing where to find the right type of help. Why is it so hard for some of us to say…SOS, we need help, helping our children! Today we talk to Dr. Dawn Mays, school psychologist, and get her advice on how we could identify an issue an...

Here at Motherish Moments we are focused on creating happy and healthy memories for our babies. That is, without a doubt, our most important mission. There is this theory that you don’t remember your early years, specifically before the age of four, but we want our children in the future to always enjoy their trip down memory lane, because, come on...early years do matter.

A lot of us for a long time dreamt of becoming mothers. We dreamt would become this amazing career woman, marry our soulmate and then, we would become this glowing mother- it all fit the narrative. But we all know now, that what we envisioned and what actually happens sometimes is slightly different and we are not mad at it. Today we are joined by on-air radio personality and new mommy, Evelyn Sic...

Here at Motherish we have always celebrated different approaches to parenting your child. We know there is no “perfect” way to feed, sleep train, or discipline your child, but did you know there are actually different parenting styles, like actual titles and categories. Today we discuss these different styles and see if we even fit in into any of them.