Outnumbered the Podcast

We hope emergencies never happen, but we urge you to be prepared just in case.  Bonnie & Audrey discuss water safety, fire safety, local weather emergencies, seizures, and the contents of their first aid kits.   Mentioned in this episode: shan.tripp on Instagram A Girl and A Glue Gun on Instagram Audrey's First Aid Kit contains: wound closure strips hydrocolloid/gel bandages arnica m...

Mom Brain...that special thing moms have where they can't remember words, forget their shoes (or children!) and show up for appointments on the wrong day.  In this episode, we dive deep into the brains of mothers to discover more about Mom Brain, and discover a few interesting positive things about this phenomenon.  (Stay tuned for the outtakes at the very end where we provide some very...

"How do spend one-on-one time with each child?" is the question we get asked most often as moms of large families. The answer may surprise you! In this episode, Bonnie and Audrey explore the construct of quality time with kids: what that looks like, how much to spend and the difference between society's expectations and our own. Recommendations: The Social Styles Handbook The 5 Love Languages of C...

Motherhood is a big job all on its own, but add in a job outside of the home and life gets just plain crazy! Audrey and I dive deep on the WHY of working away from our families, the cons of being over-scheduled and the guilt we face when trying to balance it all! Bonnie's free email course Raising a Business and Babies Entrepreneur Lifestyle Podcast

In this episode, we chat with Janssen all about books and reading.  An avid reader and book lover, Janssen inspires a love of reading and books in everyone.  We also discuss London Littles, audiobooks, and reading in college and as an adult. Mentioned in this episode: London Littles How Not to Hate your Husband After Kids All of a Kind Family books

Teaching kids about manners...essential!  In this episode, Bonnie & Audrey cover 30 different manners across 4 sections for helping kids learn good manners.  Lively and upbeat, this episode is filled with lots of laughter and stories of their kids not-so-great manners! Show notes: Studio C sketches about kindergarden manners:   Kindergarden Love   & Kindergarden Po...

Choosing when to grow your family and how many children to have are BIG decisions with lots of heavy, emotional factors involved! While we can't tell you how to make these personal decisions, we can share our own experiences and a little peek into what's involved in planning the growth of your family.    

Today's episode is about something weird, otherworldly and a bit hard to define: mother's intuition! If you've ever had a nagging thought, felt a spiritual nudge or just an inclination about something regarding your children, then you know what we're talking about! We'll dive deep into the why we feel these inclinations, what they feel like, and how to feel them more often. Plus a few thoughts on...

We are delighted to interview Rachel Kovac, mom to 6 and woman of many talents blogging at Stitched Together.   Rachel shares about the Wild & Free homeschooling community of which she is a prominent member.  We also discuss her homeschooling rhythm and thoughtful lifestyle.  She also shares the rewards and heartaches their family has experienced through transracial adoption. Be...

We both often get asked "How do you afford all those kids!"  This week we're sharing tons of tips and advice on exatly how we make ends meet with large families.  We've divided this topic into 4 parts; food, shelter, clothing and everything else including college expenses. Follow us on Instagram Support the podcast on Patreon Mentioned in this episode: #3 in Top 15 Christian Mom Podcast...

If you're a mom, you're probably no stranger to loneliness. Whether it's after quitting your full-time job, having a new baby, moving to a new city or just the daily stress of caring for multiple small children, being a mom is often a lonely job. Join us as we talk about why moms so often encounter loneliness, how to prevent and overcome the isolation of staying home with children and how to reach...

Where there are kids, there are toys!  And they can accumulate quickly, so today's episode is all about managing those toys.  The recent Mario Kondo craze and our own desires to bring some order to the toy chaos  prompted us to share our thoughts and systems on keeping the toys corralled.   Bonnie recommends: Clutter Free with Kids by Joshua Becker Audrey recommends: The Life-c...

It's summer time and vacations are upon us! Traveling with kids isn't always easy or stress-free but this episode includes some tried and true tips for you to get the most out of traveling with toddlers, teens and everyone in between. Whether you're traveling via car or plane, staying in Airbnb's or hotels, there's something in this episode to help everyone better enjoy the magical chaos that is v...

Bonnie and Audrey tackle the topic of breastfeeding in today's episode.  With a combined total of 23+ years of experience, they cover advantages of breastfeeding, difficulties in breastfeeding, breastfeeding twins, extended breastfeeding and tip and resources.  Oh, and don't miss the hilarious outtake at the very end!  Bonnie recommends: football hold La Leche League Audrey recommen...

Have you ever gone through a situation that just flattened you emotionally, physically or spiritually? Grief, trauma, the birth of a baby, a cross-country move or any number of life changes can cause us to go into survival mode. It can seem overwhelming and impossible that you'll ever feel normal again, but we're here to tell you that you WILL! In this episode we'll give you the tips you need to g...

Today Bonnie and Audrey tackle the topic of sex education.  Talking to kids about sex is an important parenting task.  We cover this in 4 parts; 1- Why to have the talk, 2- What age to give them which information, 3- How to cover the specifics and 4- How this relates to them and puberty.  Explaining about "the birds and the bees" is not a comfortable conversation sometimes, but a ve...

Temper tantrums.  What a fun topic!  In this episode Bonnie & Audrey share their tips and tactics for dealing with tantrums in kids.  We're not psychological experts, just 2 moms who have dealt with a lot of tantrums! Audrey recommends:  Baby Sign Language Made Easy How to Talk so Kids Will Listen and Listen so Kids Will Talk Dog Whisperer with Cesar Milan Season 5 Bonnie r...

Happy Mother's Day!  We have a special gift for you this week.  In this episode, Bonnie and Audrey interview 3 supermoms, asking them questions, and then letting them turn the tables and ask a question themselves!   Find Hilary at Pulling Curls Hilary's book Family Routines Find Camille at Friday We're In Love Camille's top Date Night ideas Find Delia at Delia Creates Follow Delia o...

Ever feel like motherhood defines your life? Reclaim part of your identity by working on a business or a passion project! Don't feel like you have the time? We're here to help! We're sharing our tried and true tips for MAKING time for what you care about, regardless of if you have 1 child to care for or 13. We discuss how to change your outlook on time management, how to find techniques and routin...

Navigating the digital information age as a parent is tricky stuff! Today we're talking about cell phones and other devices in regards to our kids; specifically how to decide if they're ready, what to watch out for and how to help kids who may already be addicted to screens. Bonnie's blog post regarding protecting kids from pornography K9 Web Protection Research articles we reference in this episo...

Bonnie and Audrey take some time to answer many of the questions they frequently get asked about raising large families.  Enjoy this special questions and answer episode, content created just for you! Audrey recommends: Dumbing us Down by John Taylor Gatto

You're in luck!  Today the Outnumbered Moms, Bonnie & Audrey, share their best tips for dealing with picky eaters.  From getting kids involved with food choices to helping them work through those times when the plate is in front of them and they just.won't.eat. you'll learn lots of tips and strategies for helping kids overcome those picky eating habits. Show notes: Audrey recommends:...

Parenting is difficult enough but it's extra hard when people question your decisions! Today's episode talks about how to confront those decisions with confidence and courage, even when we're getting backlash, and be the best parents we can for our unique children. Below are links to some of Bonnie and Audrey's favorite resources for researching some of these difficult decisions: Audrey's Recommen...

In this episode, Audrey & Bonnie share all their best tips to help with the laundry!  From pre-laundry decisions to getting the kids involved, by the time you're finished with this episode, you'll be motivated to attack that laundry pile again!   Show notes: Calvin & Hobbes on laundry Bonnie recommends: Oxyclean Costco brand laundry soap Audrey recommends: All Free & Clear la...

Today's episode is our very first guest interview! We are thrilled to introduce you to Kimberly Coffin, the amazingly talented blogger and YouTuber behind Sweet Red Poppy . Kim reveals  how she manages to run a successful blog, including creating gorgeous crafting videos, with 3 small children at home and a traveling husband. We also talk about her heartbreaking struggle with prenatal and pos...