Honest as a Mother

Send a textAmanda is joined by Laura Lima who is a hollistic nutritionist and they are discussing the importance of nutrition all the time but also while in the postpartum period.Included in this episode:The importance of fueling your body with nutrients vs depriving it of caloriesPostpartum bodies - How can we embrace and accept our "new" body after we have a baby? How does food play into this acceptance?Postpartum snacks - Laura shares her favourite that are tasty but also packed with nutrients to best support you.Connect with Laura on IG @lauraannlimaWork with her : https://laura-s-school-2afc.thinkific.com/courses/the-new-mama-nutrition-manualUse code HONEST for $100 off your order for the Nutrition Manual.Support the show

Send a textAmanda is joined by mother, writer, and author of the book "Send me into the woods alone" Erin Pepler and they discussing the book, and all things mom life.Included in this episode:Hyperemesis Gravidarum - what is it and Erin shares her experience with it.Mom Guilt when you are pregnant and as your children are newborns, how Erin experienced it and how she dealt with it.Our childrens big emotions and how it is not fun to be screamed at but how we manage to work through it with themDo you really forget the hard time when your kids are older? Erin shares her thoughts!Follow Erin on IG @erinpeplerPurchase her book : https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/send-me-into-the-woods/9781988784892-item.html?ikwid=send+me+into+the+woods+alone&ikwsec=Home&ikwidx=0#algoliaQueryId=60f8adc75d47f22f3be320d2f743554dSupport the show

Send a textAmanda is joined by parenting coach, Danielle Betteman to talk about screen time.Included in this episode:How much screen time is "too much"?How can we handle when our child goes into "Zombie mode"Can we make the transition away from the tablet easier for us and for them?How can we place boundaries around screen time?How can we as parents work through shame and guilt surrounding screen time?Follow Danielle on IG @parent_wholeheartedlySupport the show

Send a textAmanda is joined by dad, song writer, and musician, Daniel Ingram to talk about music and how it plays into parenting.Included in this episode:How does one get a job in writing childrens music?Is music truly important for our childs development?The Treebees - who are they and why does Amanda like them?Check out the Treebees music on Youtube and Spotify and follow them on IG @thetreebeesSupport the show

Send a textAmanda is joined by pediatrician Dr. Jonathan Williams to dicuss fevers, RSV, COVID and the Flu.Included in this episode:What is a fever and what is your childs body doing when they have one?What number is dangerous? Is a fever 105 really horrible?Brain damage - can this happen from a high feverFebrile Seizures - What are they and what do they look likeThe symptomatic difference between COVID, RSV, and the FluFollow Dr. Williams on Tiktok @tiktokkiddocSupport the show

Send a textAmanda is joined by Jenna Worthen who is the founder of "Mom Who Works" and the author of the book "Mom Who Works" and they are having some real talk about what it is actually like to be a working mom these days.Included in this episode:Why is there no such thing as a "working dad"Jenna's experience with being a working mother and the disadvantages she has felt because of it.How Jenna shares as much as the mental load as possible with her partner and how she got to this point.The invisible load of motherhoodFollow Jenna on IG @momwhoworks and purchase her book at: https://www.amazon.ca/Mom-Who-Works-Redefine-Working-ebook/dp/B09ZHR3B3T/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2CX1JYFEHZRWJ&keywords=mom+who+works&qid=1670201688&sprefix=mom+who+works%2Caps%2C101&sr=8-2Support the show

Send a textAmanda is joined by Dr. Kate Lund and they are discussing how to raise resilent children.Included in this episode:Kate shares her health struggles with us and how she had to work through challenges to feel like she could keep up with other children.How we can encourage our children to embrace their differences and allow them to do things their way.How to teach resilience to our children or allow them to teach themselvesHow can we teach our children emotional intelligence and how to approach differences in other childrenCheck out Kates website: https://www.katelundspeaks.com/Support the show

Send a textAmanda is joined by Jill Zambon who is a reality tv show star, an author, a speaker and a mother who is shattering the stigma of single motherhood.Included in this episode:Jill shares her story of becoming a single parent and what that experience was like for herStarting from nothing and creating her own reality herself for herself and her daughterDating while having children Breaking generational traumasWhat a "village" can look like when you dont have the tradional villageFollow Jill on IG @jillzambonSupport the show

Send a textAmanda and Katie are back again for another pop culture update, talking about mom life and so much more.Included in this episode:Pop Culture updates - Nick Cannon had ANOTHER baby - is anyone surprised?The CUPE strike in Ontario - how we feel about it as parents and our overall opinionAmanda and Katie share their challenges this last month and their wins in parentingFollow Amanda on IG @honest.as.a.mother_ and Katie @katiellangdonSupport the show

Send a textAmanda is joined by sleep consultant Jamie Contarini from Good Night Sleep Site and they are discussing sleep in children aged 5-7.Included in this epiode:Parents seeing a change in their 5-7 year olds who were "good sleepers" and now are waking earlier, taking a long time to wind down.Screen time around bed time - Should you do it?Promises & Consequences at bedtimeBoundaires with bedtime and keeping those boudariesHow to get your child out of your bed for good Sleep tips for children with ADHD and children on the spectrumFollow Jamie on IG @gnss_jamie and book your FREE discovery call with her today and start sleeping !Support the show