Not Defined By Motherhood, the Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Wowww.....we didn't think we would be gone for that long but we have been through some stuff.  See where we have been in this episode to kick off season 3 and our return. Don't forget to rate us on iTunes!

Send us Fan Mail Everyone talks about how important one on one time is with your kids - but how the hell do you get it? Today we're talking about how to get that one on one time, what it "should" look like and so much more. Etsy shop for printables:  Systems for moms who want to stay Mostly by MostlyOrganized (etsy.com) How to spend one on one time and why it's important Ideas...

Send us Fan Mail Today we sat down with Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor Sarah Czopek and talked about the many roles of motherhood and how our past creeps in while we try to parent. Sarah can be found at Sarahczopek.com and if you're local to the Downers Grove, Illinois area, you can work with her! Crafts | MNS Creative  (feelings puppets)

Send us Fan Mail What is a consequence? What is a punishment? Today we talked to Kirsten Russel of Mindful Motherhood Blog about the difference and why we should focus on consequences over punishments.  You can work with Kirsten and find information on her website: www.mindfulmotherhoodblog.com

Send us Fan Mail Today was a great day! We got to talk to KC Davis of Strugglecare.com. We had a really great chat about being overstimulated, what it feels like, how to try to avoid it and how to deal with it. We also talk about ways to get short little breaks from your kids. KC can be found on TikTok at @domesticblisters, at her site strugglecare.com and by grabbing her book - How to Keep House...

Send us Fan Mail WTF is your pelvic floor? Well, we learned all about it today with pelvic floor therapist, Vanessa Dougan. You can find her on IG @iamvanessadougan. Her facebook group can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/fitmoms1/ Find a pelvic floor physio in the US: https://pelvicguru.com In Canada: https://pelvichealthsolutions.ca/find-a-health-care-professional/

Send us Fan Mail Today we are having a judgement free conversation with Stephanie Hopkins from Red Barn Basics. She is a CPST and she's telling us about 7 car seat facts people didn't realize they needed to know. Stephanie can be found in IG at @redbarnbasics

Send us Fan Mail It's an unnecessary evil, but it doesn't have to be evil! It's a natural thing our bodies go through and it's important to explain it to our sons, too. Today we talked with Karen Shopoff Rooff from Well Balanced Women about girls and their periods - and why it's important to tell our sons about it, too! Book recommendation: Celebrate Your Body by Sonya Ren...

Send us Fan Mail Winter is here and it's dang cold. We are brainstorming some indoor large motor activities to help you out this winter. Toddler Movement Songs - Mostly Under Control You searched for playlist - Morgan Manages Mommyhood

Send us Fan Mail Let's talk Baby led weaning! The recommendations, what we did and if it's right for you.  Links:  Baby led weaning tips - start here! - Mostly Under Control What are Preloaded Spoons in Baby Led Weaning? (morganmanagesmommyhood.com)

Send us Fan Mail Today we are a jumbled mess but that's par for the course around here. We are talking about self care, why we hate the phrase and what is and isn't self care.  Links: Melanie's planner/system dated:  The Ultimate Planner for moms 2021 Dated Planner for mom | Etsy Not dated:  The Ultimate Planner for moms Planner for mom Mom planner | Etsy

Send us Fan Mail It's a tough time right now for all things parenting. Today we're talking about how to embrace the new temporary normal and make the best of the holiday season alone as a small family - if it's something you're not normally used to.

Send us Fan Mail Today we're chatting with Dr. Katy Harrison about how to support our friends during a pregnancy loss or miscarriage.  Links: Mourning Retreat: Pregnancy loss and miscarriage journal Products Archive | Undefining Motherhood by Dr. Katy Huie Harrison Gifts for miscarriage that show you care: Miscarriage Gifts From a Miscarriage Mom: Ideas to Show You Care (undefiningmotherhood....

Send us Fan Mail Let's talk about potty training and ditching the diapers! How to know if your kid is ready and what to do when he is ready. Melanie offers coaching for this also - check it out here: https://mostlyundercontrol.com/product/15-minute-consult/

Send us Fan Mail Ever feel super disappointed in the gender of your baby? Or have family and friends feel that disappointment for you? Then this is the episode for you. Episode disclaimer: Melanie and Morgan are both so incredibly fortunate that we have been able to have children with relative ease. We know this is not the norm for so many women and we want you to know this is not something we tak...

Send us Fan Mail Picky eating is arguable one of the most frustrating things about parenting. In this episode we talk about why they do it and how we can deal with it.  Please take the time to write us a review where you listen! We seriously appreciate it and it lets the sites know that people want to hear from us!

Send us Fan Mail Meal times get a bad rep. Let's talk about why and how we can change our mindset to not make meal times so miserable. If what you're doing is working, that's great! But sometimes we want a change and we have to be willing to make changes to see that change. Conversation starters: https://typicallysimple.com/rather-questions-kids/

Send us Fan Mail Today we're talking about parenting in a pandemic. How none of us signed up for this shit but here we are. We give you some tips and ideas on how to stay sane in this incredibly difficult stage of life. Links: Non screen time activities: (Affiliate link) https://www.amazon.com/shop/mostlyundercontrol?listId=1C2XBTBS09EKY Sensory bins: https://mostlyundercontrol.com/2015/09/18...

Send us Fan Mail In part 3 of our Pandemic Parenting series, we're talking about marriages and cohabitating relationships. How to keep them strong when it feels like it may be impossible. Links: NY Post article on divorce during a pandemic Etsy link for communication notebook

Send us Fan Mail Holding relationships together as a mom can be really hard. Holding them together during a pandemic and as a mom seems really freaking impossible. Today we're going to talk about ways to do that while still maintaining what's left of your sanity.

Send us Fan Mail Honestly, It's Motherhood debuts with our first episode in a series we like to call "Pandemic Parenting." This episode focuses on the circus that is E Learning at home and we give you some tips on how to deal with some of the biggest challenges. We are Morgan & Melanie - 2 moms with a combined 7 kids, just trying to get by most days. Motherhood is frickin hard....