Outnumbered the Podcast

So many of you have requested ideas for family activities that appeal to ALL ages! Our children's ages ranges from infant to adult so we've got some experience finding things to do together that everyone enjoys. Whether it's a wholesome game night, a trip to a national park or creating and serving a fancy family dinner, we've got TONS of ideas to keep you and your kids occupied and bonding togethe...

This toothsome episode is all about teeth!  (Sorry, couldn't help it...)  In this episode, we're chatting all about teething, baby teeth, loosing teeth, growing teeth, tooth stories, the tooth fairy, and more!  You'll want to refer back to this one whenever your you're faced with a teething or tooth situation. Mentioned in this episode: Camilia homeopathic drops Baby food grinder Si...

If your spouse travels regularly for work then you know a little about the stress and chaos that comes with part-time single parenting! Join Audrey and Bonnie as they share 3 key things to remember and 6 tips for surviving when you're the parent left behind. These tough times of travel can help us grow personally and assist us in strengthening our families, but only if we're able to face them with...

In a companion episode to our Goalsetting for Mom's Episode, in this episode we discuss helping kids make and reach their goals.  We discuss the 3 areas in which kids usually make goals and then share our thoughts and tips for helping then attain them. Recommended in this episode: Episode 52 - Goalsetting for Moms Episode 40 - Kids and Money Episode 25 - How to Afford Kids Rich Kid Smart Kid...

We are so thrilled to announce that Outnumbered the Podcast has been live for 1 full year! We launched in January 2019 with 3 episodes and have continued to produce weekly content for all of you because we LOVE to do it. We've heard so much amazing feedback about the podcast from our listeners and can't wait to see what the future holds for us, the podcast and all of you. Today we're giving you a...

Being a mom (or dad) can be a nonstop whirlwind of diapers, dinners and meltdowns; so many of us just default to survival mode, especially when our children are little. We're here to say that living with intention can be as simple as changing our thought processes and this shift in focus is totally worth it! Join us as we discuss 10 simple habits and attitudes that will revolutionize the way you f...

Our guest today is Autumn Nelson, a homeschooling mom to TWENTY children. She and her husband are some of the most inspiring people we know and you will just love her story. She reminds us that anyone live their dream and find joy in it, even if it seems crazy to everyone else. Pink Megaphone Kumon Math Workbooks "The Baby IS the Lesson" article

Goals, goals, goals!  Everyone's talking about them at the beginning of a new year...  So we decided to share 10 tips for making goals that will guarentee success.  (We promise #8 is succeeding.  Promise!) Mentioned in this episode: Episode 31 on Working Moms Episode 37 on Stay at home Moms Daily tracker printable Anchor Planner   use the code BONNIE15 for 15% off &nb...

It seems that everyone is seeking for "balance" these days: in work, parenting, hobbies and more. But the real question is, does balance even exist? Is there, perhaps, a better question we could be asking ourselves as we evaluate our progress in the past and make goals for the future? Join us as we explore the myth of balance and learn more about becoming intentional parents, spouses, friends and...

Fitness for moms, post pregnancy and beyond!  Bonnie and Audrey cover this topic in 3 areas: motivation to get fit, methods, and tips for staying fit.  It's so easy as a hard working mother to let yourself, your health and your fitness become less important than everything else.  This episode offers real advice from real moms on how to change that paradigm.  You deserve good he...

Every parent wants their children to grow up to be kind, moral adults who are confident in choosing right vs. wrong. But how do we instill our most heartfelt values into our children? In this episode, Audrey and Bonnie share their top 3 takeaways for raising children with a firm set of morals that will bless their lives and their future families for decades to come. Episode sponsored by Novalie Sh...

Have you ever stressed out over a holiday tradition and wondered why you're still celebrating that way? Or maybe it's easy for you to allow the agenda of family members and friends override your own holiday priorities? If so, this is the episode for you! We talk about the pros and cons of changing up holiday traditions and celebrations, as well as 3 steps for making changes as painless as possible...

Bonnie and Audrey discuss everything related to waterbirth.  They share some pros and cons, and then they share many stories of their own personal experiences with waterbirth.   Mentioned in this episode: Waterbirth International Gentle Birth Choices book and video Birth Into Being The Red Tent The Birth Hour Podcast Bonnie's Hypnobirthing Blog Post Bonnie's 7th Baby's Birth Story Bonnie...

We're thrilled to present today's guest: blogger, podcaster, and now published author, Miranda Anderson! Miranda share some amazing wisdom with us about living an intentional, creative life by choosing adventures and an abundance mentality over the all-too-common and neverending search for MORE. In this episode with Miranda Anderson, we pick her brain about how minimalism works with kids.  Sh...

If you think it's not possible to go through the holidays without stress, we've got your back!  In this episode, we identify and discuss tips for 5 main holiday stressors.  After listening to this episode and applying our tips, you too will enjoy the holidays! Mentioned in this episode: Boundary video by Brene Brown Boundary video by John Townsend Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls recipe Podcast wi...

As a companion episode to last week's talk on raising boys, we're chatting about girls and all the wonderful, scary things involved in raising them! Being parents to girls means dealing with dresses, dollies, periods, emotions, dating and preparing for motherhood. It's a lot! But we've got your back on this wild adventure and invite you to discuss how we can all best serve our amazing, beautiful d...

Raising boys can be such a heart wrenching experience!  Between their 2 families, Bonnie and Audrey are raising 9 boys from ages 6 months to 19.  They share their experiences, successes, failures and lessons learned.  Everything from puberty to gender rolls, WD40 to body part obsessions, empathy to facial hair is discussed!   Mentioned in this episode: Article: Why modern...

https://www.instagram.com/andeemartineau/https://connectmethodparenting.com/We love bringing experts on the show to share their knowledge with you all and we're especially excited to include some great parenting knowledge in today's episode! Andee Martineau is a mother of 6 and a coach to moms everywhere who are struggling to improve their children's behavior and stop the cycle of frustration and...

Potty training has to be one of the most stressful and overwhelming events of a young mom's life! Coupled with bed wetting, training a child to use the toilet appropriately is a big job, but it doesn't have to be impossible! After potty training a combined total of 15 children, we've got some tips to take the edge off and ensure that toilet training goes smoothly. Recommendations: Kid-friendly toi...

Teaching kids about money!  In this episode, Bonnie and Audrey share all about how they go about teaching their kids about money.  They answer the great allowance question, give advice on helping kids understand money concepts, and offer resources for educating yourself.  There's a lot of information out there about money, and this distillation of what works for them and each of the...

Has meal time got you down? Don't fret! Audrey and Bonnie are back with another episode, this one all about the logistics behind feeding your wild ones. Whether you struggle with what to feed your kids, how to avoid the dinner time hustle or how to maintain your sanity at the grocery store, we've got answers to help you cope! Sweet Peas Meal Plan Clean, Simple Eats Meal Plans FODMAPs diet  Ke...

When kids fight...ugh!  This week Bonnie & Audrey discuss sibling rivaly.  They talk about the funniest/most desperate thing they've done to deal with fighting kids, tips for how to prevent sibling rivalry before it starts, and why it's so important to them that their children get along.   Mentioned in this episode: Bonnie's IGTV video about moral right and wrong Little Men by L...

A companion to our Working Moms episode (31,)  this episode is all about Stay at Home Moms!  In this episode, we dive deep into the topic of staying at home with your kids.  Pros and cons from both within and society at large.   This episode is brought to you by William's Wondering Week  and adorable book about a boy (William) who wonders what his mom does at home all...

This week we're welcoming guest Melissa Esplin, talented calligrapher and blogger, to chat with us about special needs kids and her own family's experience raising a child with developmental delays. Melissa's no-nonsense and positive approach to her son will have you cheering for her and her family and maybe even give you the added strength you need to get through the rough patches of parenting yo...

We get asked about homeschooling almost more than anything else! Today we're answering some basic questions about why we homeschool, what that looks like and some of the pros and cons of educating our children at home!.W hether you're just curious or have felt the nudge to homeschool yourself, we hope you love this episode! Bonnie's Homeschool Blog Posts: Homeschool: How do You Know if it's Right...