Nova 1035 - The Secret Life Of Motherhood

What are your "17 Diapers" confessions? We're pretty sure, whatever it is, it's normal! Secret Life of Motherhood Web Page

In this episode, Anne and Christine welcome their very first guest! Zell is a single mom to a 10 year old boy, and they ask her what single moms would like the world to understand about single moms. Secret Life of Motherhood Web Page

This is definitely one of the biggest secrets moms keep, hopefully dads as well, but definitely moms. Kids are a blessing, and we love them to the moon and back, but they change the dynamic of a marriage, and it's OK to wonder, worry, and think about it. Secret Life of Motherhood Web Page

In most cases, moms are the default parent... What is a default parent? Well... It means you are the preselected primary caregiver. A default parent is the one responsible their child(rens) emotional, logistical, and practical needs. Secret Life of Motherhood Web Page

All moms have this idea of what their kids will be like, be allowed to do, and not before they have them. And then.... Reality strikes. So, this week Anne and Christine chat about "The mom I would have been, before I had kids" Secret Life of Motherhood Web Page

Oh come on! All moms win that 'mom of the year' award every now and again! We all fail miserably while raising our offspring, but... it's ok! Secret Life of Motherhood Web Page

The world can be a scary place, even more so when you are responsible for a tiny human that cannot think for themselves yet. This week, Anne and Christine chat about their personal mom fears. Secret Life of Motherhood Web Page

Kids... They are curious little creatures, and they all do things that simply make no sense. Why will they need you the second you sit down? Why do they always have to go nr 2, while you're in the middle of the shop? Anne and Christine have made peace with the fact, they moms will probably never know, but in this episode, they have a good giggle about these universal truths that make no sense. Sec...

Have you ever doubted whether you should be your child's mom? In this episode, Anne and Christine discuss feeling inadequate as moms, not being the right mom for their kids, and wondering whether they are actually enough as moms. It's called Mom Doubt, and if you've felt the same way - you are not alone. Secret Life of Motherhood Web Page

The Secret Life of Motherhood has received so much positive support, feedback, and interaction since launching 10 weeks ago. So, for Episode 10, we thought we’d do a little something different. If you have missed any of our episodes, sit back, open that packet of wine... gums, and enjoy a few of our favourite moments from each episode to date. Secret Life of Motherhood Web Page

Teaching kids gratitude has to be one of the hardest parts of Motherhood, especially when the little ones come with such big attitudes. Anne and Christine do not have the answers to this dilemma, but they do know they are NOT alone in trying to navigate this very complicated scenario. Secret Life of Motherhood Web Page

When we were kids there was a whole lot of stuff we HAD to do, and stuff we NEVER did. Like... Finishing our food, all of it, no matter how much was on our plate, whether we liked it or not. But how do we feel about these rules today, and if we forfeit them, are we teaching our children bad habits? Secret Life of Motherhood Web Page

When we become moms, it feels like we completely lose who we were before. It is one of the deepest, darkest, most secret parts of motherhood. This week, Anne and Christine decipher, or try to at least, who we are outside of moms. Secret Life of Motherhood Web Page

Now that we've established that all moms find it hard to make new mom friends (Go listen to Making Mom Friends Part 1, if you haven't already), let's explore a few ways in which you can put yourself out there, so to speak. In this episode, Anne and Christine will entertain you with 10 easy steps to follow, in making new mom friends. Secret Life of Motherhood Web Page

Wow... as a mom, making new mom friends is one of the hardest things to do. Why? Judgement. We fear we are being judged by other moms. But why? In this episode, Anne and Christine delve into the fear of being judged by other moms, and they discuss why it's probably not real. Secret Life of Motherhood Web Page

While we constantly complain, worry, and fuss over how our kids react, interact and behave, truth be told, our kids do make us proud all the time. And it's when we get to be proud of their characters, and not necessarily accomplishments that our hearts burst! Secret Life of Motherhood Web Page

Most moms can play nice during difficult situations. It's when you touch our kids though, that you unlock mamabear mode... It's a dangerous mode, because mama will go that extra mile to protect what's hers! Secret Life of Motherhood Web Page

Momguilt... Show us a mom who has never experienced it, and we'll show you a LYER! From feeling guilty about what their kids eat, to forgetting to pick them up, to forgetting to buy them new underwear. In this episode, Anne and Christine, plus a secret mom guest, spill the beans on what they've experienced momguilt over. Secret Life of Motherhood Web Page

Anne and Christine decided to have a little bit of fun in studio, in the buildup of the launch of The Secret Life Of Motherhood. Girls do just want to have a bit of fun, right? Secret Life of Motherhood Web Page

In the very first episode of The Secret Life Of Motherhood, Anne and Christine delve into the topic of 'Is This Normal'. In short... yes, everything is normal; even crazy mornings where your kids act like they've never been through the routine of getting up, dressed, and ready for school. Secret Life of Motherhood Web Page