Honest as a Mother

Send a textAmanda is joined by Blaire Appotive this week on the podcast. Blaire is a full time working mom who runs the instagram page @theparentingseries where parents can find tips and courses from parenting experts.Included in this episode:How Blaire wanted to exclusively combo feed but decided to breast feed because she felt pressure to the "breast is best" and how that effected her mental health.How moms "should feel grateful" because they are able to breast feed.Pupps Rash - What is this horrible thing?Sleep - Co-sleeping and the pressures around thatSoothers - Use them? Don't use them?Developmental Delays - Amanda and Blaire both have experience here and are sharing how comparing their children to others stole joy from their parenting experience.Follow Blaire on Instagram @theparentingseries and find her courses at: https://parentingseries.com/Support the show

Send a textAmanda is joined by Dr. Tara Egan, a child psychologist, and they are diving into the pandemic and how it could be effecting our children. Many topics are covered during this episode including:Social Media and how much is too much screen timeHow screen time can be very useful How important it is for our children to have a back and forth conversation even if its through Zoom or facetime.Mental Health - how can we help them if they are strugglingThe "Covid Slide" when it comes to gradesContact Tara at: https://www.charlotteparentcoaching.com/Follow Tara on Instagram @dreganandannaListen to Tara's Podcast "One day you'll thank me" on every platform that Podcasts are available.Support the show

Send a textAmanda is joined today by the host of the Mornings for Mamas Podcast Alison Ryan. Amanda and Alison share the same passion to have the tough conversations and normalize many aspects of motherhood and this episode they are laying it all out.In this episode:Alison shares her story and struggles with Postpartum Depression and AnxietyWe talk about anger and why it is such an important emotionWays that we express our anger in our parenting can be red flags and Alison is sharing her experienceAlison explains how her anger got out of control and what she did to gain back her powerAlison shares how important it is for moms to make space and time for themselvesFollow Alison on Instagram @iamalisonryan and listen to her Podcast Mornings for MamasSupport the show

Send a textThis week Amanda is joined by TikTok star Meredith Steele. Like many others, Amanda came across Merediths TikToks and felt normal FINALLY when she saw another mom who feels the same way she does about making lunches.Discussed in this podcast:How Meredith is helping so many moms with her TikToksHow Instagram is not as friendly as TikTokHow the internet has made people feel like they have to be perfect. Meredith is here to show people its okay to not be perfectHow social media is allowing us to show that we are not perfect as moms and we are all in this togetherFollow Meredith on TikTok and on Instagram @babiesofsteeleSupport the show

Send a textAmanda is joined by Dr. Tamara Soles today on the podcast. Tamara is a psychologist who specializes in early childhood development.Included in this episode:Terrible twos, threenagers and the FU FoursTime outs vs Time insHow we can teach our children to self regulate their emotions Yelling - how can we stop doing this. When should we stop and self reflect and see that our yelling may be an issue within ourselves.You can contact Tamara at: https://drtamarasoles.com/Find Tamara's free master class at: http://drtamarasoles.com/masterclass/?fbclid=IwAR0N6AaqswbWQr1-oH4noUWs2o8d2vKc8nu6xID8yfbqJxRut6OZrD1vEqISupport the show

Send a textThis episode is full of honesty! Amanda is joined by her friend Tobie Karst and they are talking about marriage, sex, and everything in between after kids.Discussed in this podcast:What life is really like after you have your child in your marriageResenting your spouse and what that feels likeSex after pregnancy..... Is this a thing? What does it feel like? We are talking about it!Postpartum depression and how that effects your marriageHaving to make time for your spouseYour priorities changing and no longer being one anotherFollow Tobie on Instagram @tobieelynnSupport the show

Send a textAmanda is joined again by her friend Katie Langdon again and they are talking about 2020 and what their experiences have been like as moms in a global pandemic.In this episode we discuss:Watching our favourite shows that are showing the pandemic and how we hate itHow we felt back in March vs nowHow 4 year olds are annoyingRemember when we thought the pandemic would be over in 2 weeks?How we felt going back to work/sending the kids to schoolHow resilient our children areHow we only do our hair now and we do not wear makeupWhat we are looking forward to most once we are vaccinated/Covid is goneHow lucky we are to be Canadian Support the show

Send a textAmanda is joined by her friend Jenn Foster who is a medium and they are talking all things spirit. Discussed in this podcast today:How Jenn found out she was gifted and what her gifts areThe 5 ClairsSensitive Children and AnxietyHow Children are sensitive to peoples energy and how you can helpMeditation Teaching your children to love themselvesFollow Jenn on Instagram @thisisjenn_jenniferfosterJenn's site: https://www.divinelylit.com/Support the show

Send a textAmanda is joined by Brittany Trudel who is a mom, a student and an entreprenuer.**Trigger warning**Brittany shares her journey into motherhood at a young age and then losing her daughter after a few days of her being born.Brittany now has a passion for helping other moms go through the tough stuff and has launched her own mentoring business. Follow Brittany on Instagram @brittaanytrudelSupport the show

Send a textAmanda is joined by Stefanie during this episode and they discuss Stefanias journey to becoming a single mom. Stefania shares her story of how she became a mom and separated from her sons father. Stefania shares her heart during this episode and has many tips for other moms who are in the same position.Follow Stefania on Instagram @mjcapparelSupport the show