Optimal Relationships Daily - Dating, Marriage and Parenting

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2521: Getting through the day with toddlers can feel like a marathon, but Shawna Scafe shares her top sanity-saving strategies to make motherhood a little smoother. From the power of morning outings and meal planning to embracing TV time and c...

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