Outnumbered the Podcast

We are HUGE fans of books - both for ourselves and for our kids! Today's episode covers exactly why we love board, picture and chapter books for our children, a list of just a few of our favorite tomes and tips for where to find more recommendations when you run out. We hope these ideas and tools help your children become voracious lovers of reading and learning. This is by no means meant to be a...

Do you want ot spend all your free time managing your home?  If you'd like more time to do what you love, you'll need a smooth home management system.  In this episode, Bonnie & Audrey discuss the 5 steps to organizing any space.  They provide clear examples and funny stories about organization. Follow us on Instagram Support the podcast on Patreon Mentioned in this episode: Epi...

2020 is a time of critical decision-making when it comes to the education of our children. Regardless of what you've chosen for your children's education during the COVID-19 pandemic, today's episode will explore the benefits of homeschooling with a special guest! Jason Harney is the father of 6 homeschooled children, a public school teacher and the author of the blog School Off-Ramp . Join us as...

Self motivated kids are every parent's dream!  In this episode we discuss in depth the 3 components of raising self motivated kids; autonomy, mastery and purpose.  We share how to encourage and discourage each of these elements in kids.  Finally, we give examples from our own experiences of raising self motivated kids. Mentioned in this episode: Support us on Patreon ! Episode 25 Ho...

Our regular listeners know that we're big fans of homeschooling, but we realize how daunting the idea can be for many of you. We've received countless requests for more insight in to the how and why of homeschooling and so we devoted this entire episode to getting you started! We'll walk you through how to decide on an overarching goal for your homeschool, choosing the proper method that fits your...

Does your home run smoothly like a well oiled machine?  Bonnie and Audrey have TONS of experience to share about managing your home so it runs smoothly and feels like a home!  We help you identify what's working and what's not, and then give tips and tools for fixing the problems.  The 2 main tools we focus on in this episode are schedules, systems and routines. Follow us on Instagr...

We live in tumultuous times and find ourselves regularly trying to explain global pandemics, violence, natural disasters and more to our young and innocent children. It's natural that our kids will have experiences of loss that will cause them to grieve. So how to we prepare them ahead of time and guide them through these big and overwhelming emotions? In this episode, we'll guide you through what...

Puberty...In this episode we discuss 5 major changes children go through during transformation to adulthood.  Physical changes, hormones, mental changes, emotional changes and spirituality during puberty are all discussed.  Listen to this episode so you're prepared to help your child go through this major life experience. Mentioned in this episode: Great article on hormonal changes in...

Have you wished you could push a reset button?  Create your own new normal?  In this episode, we teach you how to create a new normal in 5 different areas; emotional, physical, interpersonal relationships, financial and with your health.  If you've been looking for a way to keep the benefits you discovered in quarantine, here's your chance on learning how. Mentioned in this episode:...

For better or for worse, we all have extended family members! Raising your own children can be wonderful with the support of grandparents, aunts, uncles, siblings and more yet creating boundaries is essential if we want to be intentional parents with our children's best interests at heart. Join us as we explore various sticky family situations including: how to set limits with loving family member...

Have you ever asked yourself the question, "What should I wear?" or "Why should I even get dressed today?"  We asked those questions to Marla Ryan, managing director of Motherhood Maternity, Pea in the Pod and Destination Maternity.  Her answers and thoughts are ones EVERY woman needs to hear! Use the code outnumbered to take $10 off a $50 order! Mentioned in this episode: Motherhood Mat...

This year has been bizarre, scary and full of the unexpected...and there's no end in sight! If you're feeling overwhelmed and emotionally tapped out, we're here for you and we've got lots of ideas to help you and your family stay positive. We heard all your requests for wholesome activity ideas and compiled them into this episode all about surviving and thriving all summer long. So, regardless of...

In this episode, Bonnie & Audrey visit with Heather of Alpine Baby Company.  She shares the ins and outs of running her business including what parts she controls and what parts she outsources.  We also chat about her amazing family farm and building their house while living in a tiny barn and how she manages it all.  And then she shares her heart about why she's willing to endu...

During this crazy, chaotic time of global pandemic, so many of us have been ruminating on the things that matter most. If you've come out of this quarantine with a firm determination to live your life differently than before, this is the episode for you! We're talking about how to get our priorities in alignment with our most precious values and how to communicate them to the people we love most....

In this episode, we share our conversation with Dan & Kay of Centsai Financial.  They guide us through short and long term financial advice.  This topic is relevant for both dificult times of financial hardship, and normal everyday times.  We love their advice on avoiding making financial decisions based on external conditions or internal fears/anxiety. Mentioned in this episode...

What is circle time?  For us, circle time is connection time.  In this episode we discuss WHAT circle time means to us, WHEN we fit it in, WHY this time is a priority for us, and share tips on HOW to implement it. Then we share what our current cirle time looks like! Mentioned in this episode: Shel Silverstein poems Paint marker stamps Slime kit Flying Creatures science book Audubon Bird...

We're opening up about the one major mindset shift we recommend to every new (or reluctant) homeschooling mama: focus on the child, instead of the educational material! We offer some background into what this mindset looks like, why this shift in thinking is so crucial and how to implement it in your home, whether you plan to homeschool long-term or just want to be able to effectively help your ch...

Grace vs Excuse, sound complicated, right?  Nope!  In this episode, we discuss grace vs excuse in ourselves, teaching it to our children, and using and dealing with it in others.  We're really excited to offer you this encouraging and uplifting episode. Recommendations: Episode 52 Goalsetting for Moms Episode 56 Goalsetting for Kids Brene Brown blame animation Brene Brown books Bren...

Welcome back! We're thrilled to bring you a very special guest today: Rachel Nielson, host of the super successful podcast 3 in 30: Takeaways for Moms.  Rachel helps tens of thousands of mothers every week feel confident and joyful in their attempts at motherhood and we loved hearing firsthand from her wisdom. Today she's taking us inside her own motherhood journey during this time of stress...

If you're having difficulty overcoming homeschool obstacles, you need this episode!  Bonnie & Audrey discuss teh 7 main obstacles parents are faced with when homeschooling.  They offer helpful advice and their tried and true tips from their 35+ years combined homeschooling experience with each of their 9 kids. #1 Obstacle - Lack of Time #2 Obstacle - Kids won't listen #3 Obstacle - L...

Being a mom takes a HUGE toll on our bodies, from bearing and birthing babies, to breastfeeding, to just caring for children in general. Women tend to suffer much more often than men from the effect of unrealistic societal expectations for our bodies; add in the physical strain from bearing children and it's the perfect storm for self-loathing! Today's episode will take you inside the 5 most commo...

In this episode, Bonnie & Audrey discuss how to prepare for the unexpected.  It's better to be prepared for a disaster than to be caught unawares.  We discuss three ways to prepare Physically food shelter clothing leaving your home when necessary  2. psychologically preparing your mind helping those you can influence the psyche of the masses 3. Spiritual preparedness In light of...

Today's guest is Mary Jordan, a homeschooling mom of 4 kids and one of Bonnie's close personal friends. Mary shares her heartbreaking and beautiful story of infertility including adoption, foster care, IVF and more, as well as some fantastic tips for taking charge of your household. If your role as a mom seems boring or uninspiring, Mary's take on life and motherhood will motivate you and make you...

Having quiet, alone time is essential to every parent's sanity and happiness but what to do when you've got needy kids who won't let you leave? Today's episode is a deep dive on how to handle kids who tend to experience separation anxiety. It's developmentally appropriate for children to both miss mom AND to have time away from her, so spending time apart is essential for everyone's health! Take a...

Ewww!  Parasites in kids, who wants to discuss that?  But we feel this is really important information for parents to have for the benefit of their kids health.   In this episode, we discuss some general information about what are parasites anyway?  How we get them, sources of infection, symptoms of parasites, how to get rid of them, and maintaining a parasite free life.  ...