Real Life Momz

In this week's episode, it’s all about applying for college!! My guest this week is Becky Gruber, mother of two teenagers, and we discuss the ins and outs of the college application experience and the emotional preparation of a child leaving the nest. Hear what Becky has learned going through this process with her first child and how she feels better prepared to go through it all over again with h...

In this week’s episode we talk about living abroad. Amy Srebnik talks about her experience living in France for five years. We discuss the highs, lows and challenges of relocation and balancing cultural overload with a working husband and two young kids. And we conclude our conversation with the all important question…would she do it again? Join us on our Facebook group at facebook.com/groups/real...

In this week’s episode, we talk about rekindling our passions. We speak to Emily McMullan, mother of two, special education teacher, as she shares her journey of rekindling her love for art and painting. Emily shares the steps she needed to take to bring her passion for art back into her everyday life and what the art form represents as an inspiring outlet for her and her children. Join us on our...

In this week’s episode, it’s all about teens and driving! Join me and my dear friend, Kendra Miller, as we discuss the coming of age fears and processes of teaching our children to drive. We talk about the journey of emotional preparation we place on ourselves and share and implied expectations we put on our kids when they reach that milestone. Join us on our Facebook group at facebook.com/groups/...

In this week’s episode, join me and my dear friend Lisa Cooperman, a Registered Dietician and mother of two teenage girls as we discuss simple food preparation ideas and the challenges of making smart meal choices. And don't forget to follow Real Life Momz, and click on our Facebook group at facebook.com/groups/reallifemomz/ to share your favorite cooking ideas, recipes and resources.

This week's episode addresses the difficult topic of loss. On December 30th, 2021 the Marshall Fire in Boulder County, Colorado destroyed 1,100 homes in a single day. It was the largest and most devastating fire for home loss in the state’s history. Join me for my discussion with Rachel Matz, a single mother of two. Hear her share her experience of that day. Listen to how she handled evacuating he...

In this week’s episode, join me for an insightful conversation with my childhood friend, Keri Wagner. Registered Nurse and mother of three teenagers, we candidly address every parents anxiety topic…drinking. Keri and I discuss our fears about our kids going to parties and how to maintain open communication with them as we navigate through these difficult years as our children pivot to young adulth...

They say the first year of motherhood has the longest days, but feels like the shortest year. In this special episode, I invite my mom to share her insights and memories about parenting. We discuss the joys and challenges of motherhood and reminds us to enjoy each moment because kids grow and change in the blink of an eye. Do you want to continue to discuss this topic? Come join us on our facebook...

In this week’s episode it’s all about pets! We’re joined by Jann Yankee, mother of two teenage girls and lifetime animal lover. We explore the pros and cons of pets in the household with growing children, the challenges of caretaking for them and the unconditional love we receive from them. We also discuss the reality that our kids….are never going to help! And please visit the Real Life Momz Face...

In this week’s episode we discuss the challenges of achieving work/life balance. Join me and my good friend, Celia St. Amant a working mother of two young teens as we discuss ways to address our personal and independent needs as mothers against the ever-increasing list of responsibilities (and demands) from our growing children. And please visit the Real Life Momz Facebook group at facebook.com/gr...

In this week’s episode, we speak with two high school teenagers, Alex and Emma. We gain valuable, personal insights to help parents understand a teen's perspective in a fast-changing and social media-driven world. Hear their thoughts about the emotional roller coaster of growing up in the pandemic, listen to the pressures they experience every day, and what they think parents should and shouldn’t...

Join today's episode as we speak with Freyja Troop, a working mother of 3 kids, and explore the best ways to encourage our children to help with tasks around the house. But more than being helpful, how chores help our kids become prepared for the real world. Connect with us on our Facebook group at facebook.com/groups/reallifemomz/ to continue discussing the topic of tasks or any other parenting t...

In today's episode, we discuss self-image and how it affects our children with Malia Sperry, a psychologist specializing in feeding disorders and a mother of two teenagers. Malia shares her insights on how she deals with self-image with her own family. Don't forget to join us on our Facebook group at facebook.com/groups/reallifemomz/ where we can continue this discussion or any other parenting top...

Join us as we visit with Renee Monte, mother of 4 kids, two sets of twins, only 14 months apart. Hear how she navigated through the challenges of bedtime and getting out the door when they were younger; to new challenges that arise when raising her tweens. Join us at facebook.com/groups/reallifemomz/ to continue this discussion, share your stories and let moms everywhere know they are doing a grea...

In today's episode, we are joined by Olivia Eppe, Speech-Language Pathologist, mother of four kids, as we discuss the topic of rejection how it affects our children and ourselves. Listen as we discover our feelings behind the rejection and how our kids have their own styles of dealing with this topic. Join us at Facebook.com/groups/reallifemomz/ to continue this or any other conversation about par...

The first episode of Real Life Momz is coming on December 14, 2021! Get to know Lisa Foster, the host of Real Life Momz, as she explains why she is so passionate about this podcast. Join the Real Life Momz Facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/reallifemomz/ and follow this podcast, so you don't miss an episode.

Who do you go to when you need parenting advice? Join the journey of raising kids with Lisa Foster at Real Life Momz. Each week she will discuss a topic on parenting, share her personal, hilarious stories and recruit other parents to talk about the ins and outs of motherhood. Lisa is grounded, funny, honest, and authentic. Lisa's mission is to create a network of moms that support one another, sha...

Real Life Momz is coming December 14! Get ready to share your stories of parenting and join this welcoming community of moms. Follow us on our Facebook group. Facebook.com/groups/reallifemomz/ to connect with other parents and continue discussing the topic of the week or any other topic of parenting.