Outnumbered the Podcast

Are you looking for ways to protect your kids from evil?  First of all, we want to say, Thank you!!  In this episode, Bonnie & Audrey share their top 5 tried and true strategies for protecting their kids, even when they're not with them! Mentioned in this episode: Episode 15: Kids & Cell Phones Episode 19 : T alking to kids about sex: The good, the bad, and the awkward!  Epi...

Everyone is hopping on the goal-making bandwagon at the beginning of each new year...but inevitably find ourselves falling off that bandwagon just a few short weeks later.   Why is this? Audrey and Bonnie explore why we make excuses for ourselves when we don't measure up to our ideals and how to continue working towards our goals with a healthy dose of self-compassion.   Mentioned in thi...

If you homeschool, you've been asked the question, "What About Socialiaztion?"  Bonnie & Audrey, two moms with over 30 years of homeschooling experience share 10 good answers to the socialization question.  And if you don't homeschool, but you have wondered, please listen to this episode too! Mentioned in this episode: Research article about homeschool socialization proficiency About...

We love nothing more than inviting incredible, powerful, accomplished moms on our podcast and Vanessa checks all the boxes. She's an experienced mom to 7, a talented singer and co-founder (with her husband) of Chatbooks, the mom-friendly photo book solution! We loved Vanessa's outlook on life, her dedication to her children and her willingness to step into the role of entrepreneur when she felt th...

In this episode, Bonnie and Audrey talk to their younger selves about bonding with babies and children.  They cover the WHY and the benefits of bonding and the HOW of effective strategies they have actually used. Mentioned in this episode: Episode 10: Guest Kim Coffin on Postpartum Depression Episode 21: Breastfeeding Episode 119: Babywearing About Outnumbered the Podcast: Two moms. 19 kids b...

When your faith is important to you, it's only natural to want to share it with your children and see them create a framework of their own faith.   Today we're talking about 4 ways to create a house of faith where your family can find peace and joy away from the fear and frustration of the world.   We're talking about:   1. WHAT a house of faith is 2. WHY you would want to create on...

If you have more than one child, chances are good that one of them might be more prone to causing trouble than the others. And if you have a large family like Audrey and Bonnie, you might even have more than one!   Come with us this week as we dive into the "why" behind these types of behaviors and what we, as parents, can do to change our own mindsets around these children and to set them up...

Do you wish there was more thankfulness in your life?  In this episode of Outnumberd the Podcast, Bonnie & Audrey share 5 tools they use to actually increase the amount of thankfulness in their lives.   Mentioned in this episode: Episode 197: Self-Reliance Book: The Gap and the Gain Two moms. 19 kids between their 2 families. Finding Joy in the Chaos. Join Audrey and Bonnie as they s...

First of all, let us say thank you for choosing this episode!  We're really delighted that you are interested in strengthening your marriage.  In this episode, we share 7 of our favorite ways to strengthened our marriages.   If you're looking for ways to make your marriage better than ever before, we're here for you! Mentioned in this episode: Be sure to grab our FREE episode g...

Hurray for 200 episodes! We are honored to have produced and aired so many episodes for you all and hope that you've loved listening as much as we've loved creating. We can't wait for another year of helping you find joy in the chaos.   Today we're sharing why we chose to start Outnumbered, some of the challenges we've encountered along the way and our favorite outtakes from 4 years of record...

Do you or your child or someone you know have Sensory Processing Disorder?  In this episode, Bonnie & Audrey discuss what Sensory Processing Disorder is, how it manifests itself in different people, and how to create a sensory protocol that will help mitigate some of the symptoms.   Audrey shares her personal experience with Sensory Processing Disorder, and shares hope with othe...

Regardless of whether you homeschool or not, there comes a time in every school year when learning loses its sheen and everyone (mom, dad and kids) is burned out and lacking motivation.   We've got solutions for you! Most learning frustrations can be boiled down to one of 6 problems we see most often in our kids' education: speed of learning, level of material, amount of work, scheduling issu...

Do you wish you were more self-reliant?  Had more ability to produce something on your own?  Want to up your skill set?  In this episode, Bonnie & Audrey share their top 10 tips for becoming more self-reliant.  And they're ones you can do TODAY!   Mentioned in this episode:  Episode 34: Kids and Emergencies Johnson Files on Instagram Never miss another episode by...

The word "discipline" gets a really negative rap but all it means is teaching our kids orderly behavior and self-control. We don't want to raise robots, we want to raise self-aware, disciplined members of society who understand that, good or bad, there are always consequences for our actions.  Get our free episode guides here!

In this episode, Bonnie & Audrey sit down with Amy Roberts of Raising Arrows to chat about all things related to large families.  They discuss household management, homeschooling a wide variety of ages, and what to do when you are feeling overwhelmed. Mentioned in this episode: Amy's website Raising Arrows Raising Arrows podcast Grab our free episode guides here About Outnumbered the Podc...

We LOVE diving deep on personality types and discovering the strengths and weaknesses of ourselves and our loved ones! Today we're analyzing what the 9 Enneagram types look like in mothering, how to further enjoy our inherent strengths while working on our weaknesses. Are you more of a Loyalist mom? Or a Perfectionist? Do you want to develop some tendencies of a Peacemaker? Or work on being more o...

Roe vs Wade has been overturned.  So what do we teach our children now?  In this episode of Outnumbered the Podcast, Bonnie & Audrey share 10 truths they believe and teach their children concerning their bodies, life, sex, and happiness.   Mentioned in the episode: Episode 151: Intimacy in Marriage Episode 81: Raising Self-Motivated Kids About Outnumbered the Podcast: Two moms,...

Every mom has days where her load is just TOO heavy. Whether you've got lots of kids, are homeschooling, are working or have a full plate in other ways, there comes a time when you just can't do everything.    So, then what? How do we continue to show up for our children and husbands (and church congregations and neighbors and friends and extended family) without experiencing burnout? &n...

This is another episode in our series on healthy marriages!  In Episode 191 of Outnumbered the Podcast, Bonnie & Audrey share 7 tips for keeping devices from destroying your marriage, and actually using technology to improve it. Mentioned in this episode: Kids and Screen Time Episode Kids and Cell Phones Communication in Marriage {Episode 92} Stephen Covey book (Urgent/Important Chart) Go...

It's no secret: we love babies and birth! Mostly because we've learned a thing or two during our past several decades of giving birth. Too many mothers expect to show up at the hospital in labor and have everything go smoothly, but our maternal health care system is failing us and we need to be informed. If you're feeling called to learn more about birth choices, this episode is the perfect jumpin...

Interested in cultivating a love of learning for life in yourself?  In Episode 189, Bonnie & Audrey share WHY it's a good idea to choose to continue learning your entire life.  They give 5 of the best (and easiest!) tips on HOW to continue learning at whatever every age. Mentioned in this episode: Episode 33: Mom Brain What is a Murph ? Go to magicspoon.com/OUTNUMBERED to grab a vari...

We all know what it feels like when life falls apart! Whether you're dealing with home renovation, sick kids, traveling spouse or something else, parenting can get pretty sticky when life gets messy. Join us this week as we discuss 5 solid solutions for ensuring that when life throws curveballs, you can do more than just survive, you can thrive! Go to magicspoon.com/OUTNUMBERED to grab a variety p...

Stop beating yourself up and calling it "humility!"  Listen to Episode 187 to learn the TRUE meaning of humility, how it's different from self esteem, and how to harness the power of each. If you struggle with low self esteem, this episode is for you. Go to magicspoon.com/OUTNUMBERED to grab a variety pack and try it today! Use our promo code OUTNUMBERED at checkout to save $5 off your order!...

If you've listened to the podcast for more than a couple episodes, you already know that Audrey and I are HUGE proponents of self care. But what does that term even mean? How did we learn to prioritize caring for ourselves before all these little ones and how can you learn to do the same? Go to magicspoon.com/OUTNUMBERED to grab a variety pack and try it today! Use our promo code OUTNUMBERED at ch...

In today’s episode we’re interviewing Cindi Bailey about her experience with divorce. As you know, here at Outnumbered, we’re huge proponents of marriage and especially good, healthy marriages. We even have a whole series on it! So why would we bring on a guest to talk about divorce? It’s because we realize that marriage and the family are under attack! And so while our #1 intention for our own ma...