Outnumbered the Podcast

Are you one of the millions of moms who experiences Mom Guilt?  If so, Bonnie and Audrey have packed this episode full of advice, tips, reassurances, and how to combat those internal and external voices that cause Mom Guilt.  Bonnie recommends: Girl Wash Your Face , Confronting the Myth of Self Esteem Audrey recommends: Yoga with Adriene , Yoga for Self Doubt , Yoga for Insecurity , Yoga...

Is there anything all moms need more than a good night's sleep? Bonnie and Audrey tackle the frustrating (and often polarizing) subject of how, where and when to get your kids to sleep!  We're sharing what the experts say about how much sleep each kid needs, as well as sleeping arrangements, tools for dealing with kids who need less sleep and more. Join us in helping more moms get the rest th...

We're back for part 2 of our pregnancy series! In this episode Bonnie and Audrey are talking about the 3rd trimester, preparing for birth and how to survive the postpartum days and weeks ahead. We'll talk about the good, the bad and the ugly, including Bonnie's hilarious post-partum story about bodily fluids. Audrey's Maternity Sewing Guest episode  (discussing prenatal anxiety) Audrey's newb...

The Outnumbered moms, Bonnie and Audrey have so much to say about pregnancy that this is part 1 of 2 episodes on the topic!  In part 1 we cover pre-pregnancy days, and the first trimester  and second trimester.   You can be sure that with all the kids we have, we know quite a few things to help you get through these pregnancy days.  From nausea to miscarriage, anxiety to cravin...

New baby on the way?  In this episode we discuss so many ways to get your other child or children ready for the new baby.  We cover preparing the former baby for the new baby, preparing older children for the new baby, preparing kids for when you are away giving birth, and preparing kids to attend a birth.    This is a topic we're excited to share our knowledge and tips with yo...

Today's episode is just the encouragement you need to let go of mom guilt, others' expectations of you and all your preconceived notions of what motherhood should look like. Join us as we explore the idea that both our strengths and our weaknesses are what make up the perfect mother for each of our kids. We're learning to embrace both the bad and the good in this mothering journey and accept ourse...

It may sound drastic, but have you ever wanted to quit being a mom and never look back? We have. It's not a fun or popular thing to admit but we want to make sure that any other moms out there who are struggling know they're not alone! Motherhood is a grueling, intense job and sometimes we just need a break. We'll share 5 tried and true tips for renewing yourself when motherhood has you up against...

Chores!!!  Does any kid (or mom!) enjoy them?  In this episode, we discuss 3 reasons WHY it's beneficial for kids to do chores.  We also have helpful suggestions for age appropriate chores and a printable for you.  Last of all we answer that burning question: money for chores or not? Show notes: Bonnie's DIY chore chart video. FREE age appropriate chores printable   Outnum...

Welcome to Outnumbered! We're so glad you're here. We're your hosts, Bonnie and Audrey and we're EACH moms to 8 children, and both expecting our 9th! We run crazy, insane households but we really enjoy our callings as mothers and can't wait to help you better enjoy yours. With a combined total of 33 years of mothering experience, we're acutely aware of just how hard this job is, but also how equal...