Secret Mom Hacks: Mom Life & Parenting Tips for Busy First Time Moms

Today's show is a mini-episode highlighting a few stories relevant to families and parents from the last month's worth of news headlines that you may have missed. Check out the show notes HERE for more info. Get every new episode of Secret Mom Hacks delivered to your inbox by subscribing for free HERE ! Connect with Secret Mom Hacks: Website: http://www.secretmomhacks.com Join newsletter: https://...

This week's episode covers a very important topic for expecting mommas - maternity wear! We all want to be comfortable in our clothes - especially during pregnancy. Today's episode features some of my favorite places to buy maternity wardrobe staples without breaking the bank. Take a listen to hear my top four places where I scored quality clothing on a small budget. Check out the full show notes...

This week's episode features an interview with my friend and fellow publicist, Kia Jarmon. Kia is a thriving mompreneur who leads MEPR Agency - a people-centered boutique communications and community engagement firm based in Nashville, TN. She is also founder and visionary for the Nonprofit Equity Collaborative and she serves as philanthropy advisor of Give Black, Give Back, the first effort from...

We're back with another interview this week featuring a chat with my cousin Jill. As a busy, full-time working mom of two, she knows a thing or two about juggling multiple kiddos and holding it all together. In this episode, we cover:  06:18 Sudden water break, rush to hospital. 11:53 Upgrade sound machine for better sleep routine. 13:12 Expecting second child, reusing items, discovering usef...

Today's episode kicks off my official, full-blown launch of Secret Mom Hacks, featuring an interview with my very own momma! We talk about tilted uteruses, helpful baby gear, and we both get a little weepy near the end because we feel so darn lucky to have each other. I have several more interviews in the works and LOTS more mom stuff to talk about...so don't go far. There's another episode just a...

Join me as a first-time mom sharing the final details of my pregnancy journey and birth story leading up to welcoming baby into the world! In this episode, we cover:  04:00 Anticipating birth, unexpected water breaking. 08:40 Preparing for birth with bouncing and relaxation. 11:20 Concerned about hospital visit, potential c-section. 13:52 Epidural relief and doula assistance praised. 16:38 Ho...

Society paints breastfeeding as the most simple, natural way to feed a baby, but rarely does anyone reveal the issues and hurdles that can come along with it. I'm your host and first-time mom, Krista Dykes, sharing my journey in breastfeeding, the obstacles I faced and how I overcame them. In this episode, we cover:  00:00 Encouraged to breastfeed, learned various nursing positions. 06:41 Fre...

Every mom's birth story is unique. Join me, Krista, as I share my story as a first-time mom leading up to the birth of my daughter. In this episode, we cover:  03:57 Found out I was pregnant at 20 weeks. 09:52 Surprised and excited to discover pregnancy. 12:14 Surprised to learn pregnancy was halfway through. 15:41 Pregnancy, preparations, and sharing the news. 17:03 Overcoming fears to prepa...

Hi there! My name is Krista and I'm a first-time mom figuring out #momlife day-by-day. Join me for a quick overview of what to expect from each Secret Mom Hacks episode. Get every new episode of Secret Mom Hacks delivered to your inbox by subscribing for free HERE ! Connect with Secret Mom Hacks: Website: http://www.secretmomhacks.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@secretmomhacks Join newslette...