The Problem with Pets vs. Alllll the Pets :: Momfessions Podcast :: Episode 58
Here's a topic where we are divided: pets. One of us is pro-pet. The other is, eh, pro-less pet responsibility. And heavens, how do you handle the whole pet situation with kids???
View ArticleThe Age of Aging :: Momfessions Podcast :: Episode 59
Come to terms with getting older? Beth and Emily discuss such and more -- especially since they recently turned another year older.
View ArticleWhat I Wish for My Kids :: Momfessions Podcast :: Episode 60
If you could only secure one thing for your child, what would it be? And we don't mean a Nintendo Switch, but more like . . . you can secure contentment, kindness, success, or faith. Things like that....
View ArticleMake Family Fun Again :: Momfessions Podcast :: Episode 61
It's a commitment we're making right here in the presence of the interwebs: We will make family fun again.
View Article2021 in the Rearview :: Momfessions Podcast :: Episode 62
Adios, goodbye, and maybe a bit of good riddance to 2021. Beth and Emily look back at the milestones of this year in all its parenting challenges and joys, finding new ways to make connections, and...
View ArticleHow to Get Your Cervix in Shape :: Momfessions Podcast :: Episode 63
That's right, your cervix may need some attention, ladies. Listen in for good tips, new recommendations, and a few laughs (because we are still middle school kids at heart).
View ArticleThe Top Five of 2021 :: Momfessions Podcast :: Episode 64
Which episodes were the top five episodes of Momfessions Podcast in 2021? Listen and find out . . . right along with Emily, who went in to this episode clueless about the top posts.
View ArticleCelebrating Gal Pals :: Momfessions Podcast :: Episode 65
Moral of the story? Let's celebrate each other . . . let's tell our gal pals why we appreciate them and need them!
View ArticleThe Psychology of a Dirty House :: Momfessions Podcast :: Episode 66
Why can't we keep our houses clean? What is the psychology behind the piles and the avoidance? How are our ideals paralyzing us? We tackle these questions and more in this episode of Momfessions Podcast.
View ArticleWhat We Wish We Knew About Parenting High School Kids :: Momfessions Podcast...
If you are looking for mom-to-mom advice about parenting teenagers, then this is THE episode for you. The end. It's that good. That's all we have to say.
View ArticleTaming the Grocery Budget :: Momfessions Podcast :: Episode 68
This episode provides several tips on ways to lower the grocery store bill and how increased prices are impacting the ability to use typical cost saving strategies, like bulk buying.
View ArticlePotty Training & Pelvic Floor Health :: Momfessions Podcast :: Episode 69
Beth and Emily visit with Dr. Lea Feghali to discuss how potty training impacts pelvic floor health -- yes, pelvic floor habits for our littles. It is truly a fascinating conversation.
View ArticleThe Things We Forget :: Momfessions Podcast :: Episode 70
Beth and Emily reveal their worst forgetful offenses and chat about strategies to curb the forgetting. A few other mothers chime in with helpful tips and funny stories.
View ArticleThe Room Mom Review :: Momfessions Podcast :: Episode 71
The school year is winding down: Beth and Emily both served as room moms for their first graders' classes. They give their report in this episode. While Beth and Emily do not live far from each other,...
View ArticleWhat Do Kids Think It Means to Be a Mom? :: Momfessions Podcast :: Bonus Episode
What do moms actually do all the time? Well, now we know thanks to the insightful observations and commentary from our offspring. ;-)
View ArticleWhat It Is Like to Be a Mom in a Transracial Family :: Momfessions Podcast ::...
Momfessions Podcast and Dear White Women joined forces for episode 72! Beth and Emily teamed up with Misasha Suzuki Graham and Sara Blanchard for a discussion about what it is like being a mom in a...
View ArticleAdoption Myth Busters :: Momfessions Podcast :: Episode 73
What adoption myths still exist in American culture? Learn more about this evolving conversation by listening to this episode -- and sharing it with others.
View ArticleExpectations of Fatherhood :: Momfessions Podcast :: Episode 74
How do your expectations of fatherhood influence the way you interact with the father of your children?
View ArticleParenting Based on Our Personality Types :: Momfessions Podcast :: Episode 75
What are the parenting strengths and weaknesses for each enneagram type? Listen to this episode for the answers and insights!
View ArticleWhat We Wish We Knew About Parenting College-Aged Kids :: Momfessions Podcast...
Not only are these young adult years stretching for the child, but they are also stretching for the parent. So, how can you best navigate them?
View ArticleThe Childcare Dilemma :: Momfessions Podcast :: Episode 77
Beth and Emily reveal their families' choices for childcare through the years and discuss the challenges that come with balancing budget, working hours, and childcare needs.
View ArticleWork from Home like a Mother :: Momfessions Podcast :: Episode 78
Listen in as Beth, Emily, and special guest Stephanie Flies, the director and founder of City Mom Collective, talk about the ins and outs and pros and cons of that work-from-home life.
View ArticleHow to Say Goodbye to Your Pet :: Episode 79 :: Momfessions Podcast
Losing a pet is so hard personally, and then add in the fact that you are the parent helping your children through this loss is a whole other layer of hard.
View ArticleSettling into the Sandwich Generation :: Episode 80
It has nothing to do with lunch, and everything to do with being in the middle of care giving for two generations.
View ArticleMomprenuer?
This episode of Momfessions Podcast dives into the stereotypes and struggles mothers encounter when they also wear the business owner hat.
View ArticleCreating Struggle for the Kids Who Avoid It :: Episode 82
Listen in to this episode as she walks through the steps and "practice points" they've used to help her son get more comfortable with the idea of not being the best.
View ArticlePreparing Your Heart and Home to Say Goodbye to Your College Kid :: Episode 83
You'll find tips, laughs, and a tug or two at your heartstrings in this episode.
View ArticleLet's Get Real :: Episode 84
It's another honest episode of Momfessions for ya! And this time Emily and her guest talk openly about vulnerability and all the walls, blockades, lies, etc. we employ to avoid it.
View ArticleTethering Their Hearts to Home :: Episode 85
Listen in as Chanda, a mom to three grown boys, gives practical advice about creating a home they want to come back to.
View ArticleConfessing Our Momfessions
We hear from NINE different women, sharing about how that "ideal mom" causes guilt, shame, and "should be's" for the silliest of reasons.
View ArticleWhat to Do with Military-Focued Holidays
Ever wonder what to do with military-focused holidays? Ever feel confused about what you're supposed to do because there are so many mismatched traditions?
View ArticleReducing Holiday Stress :: Episode 88
Stress during the holidays -- any holiday, for that matter -- comes from all sides!
View ArticleTop 5 Momfessions Episodes of 2023 :: Episode 89
Let's review the most popular episodes in 2023! Drum roll, please . . .
View ArticleMeet Momfessions 2.0
Meet Momfessions 2.0 where we launch a new season and a NEW CO-HOST!
View ArticleUnderstanding the Impact of Grief in Children
Special guest Kim Garrett, a former writer on the Fort Worth Moms team, joins Emily and Erinn to talk through a really important topic -- supporting kids dealing with grief.
View ArticleThe Truth About Tantrums
Several moms speak up about how they handle the tantrums happening in their homes -- or at the grocery store.
View ArticleBridging Politics :: Teaching Kids the Power of Diverse Perspectives
The conversation centers around this point: "Respect forms the cornerstone of healthy political discourse. Teaching our children to listen actively, empathize, and consider different viewpoints equips...
View ArticleThe Pros and Cons of Sleepaway Summer Camp
Erinn and Emily have two totally different experiences and perspectives on this topic! What are the pros and cons of sleepaway summer camp??? There's plenty to chat about and think through, especially...
View ArticleTo Celebrate or Not? :: Episode 97
Moms are the ones who often organize the celebrating, so what happens when mom is the one who should be celebrated??? Who plans that?
View ArticleHow the Infant Stage Built My Confidence as a Mom :: Episode 98
Confidence in motherhood is a fluid situation, an evolving status. For Jenn, the infant stage challenged her confidence AND bolstered it, becoming the foundation for confidence to grow.
View ArticleAbout Those Siblings
Are you raising siblings? Are you a sibling? This episode is allll about siblings -- our back stories and our parenting styles.
View ArticlePlease Pack Your Own Lunch :: Episode 100
What are you DONE with??? Packing lunches? Laundry? Unloading the diswasher? Breaking up arguments?
View ArticleNew Kid at School
Whether it is a brand new state, a new town, a different school, or moving up to a new building, the Momfessions team discuss every angle of parenting a new kid at a new school.
View ArticleThe Involved Grandparent
Listen to Episode 102 of Momfessions Podcast : Emily and Erinn discuss what it means for a grandparent to be considered involved. Their observations may surprise you!
View ArticleGoodbye, Traditions
Emily and Erinn talk about what traditions they are saying goodbye to (and some it's more like good riddance), plus the ones they want to cultivate.
View ArticleSo, You Have a Diagnosis
Staci Fonner joins Emily and Erinn as a special guest to talk through a diagnosis that impacted their lives. It's a raw discussion about processing, accepting, grieving, and more.
View ArticleThe Weight of the Scale
Too skinny? Too fat? What should moms do with the diet culture? What do we do with these voices in our heads that tell us about size, body changes, dieting, and more that invade our thoughts and...
View ArticleThe Importance of Adoption
This isn't about a bond. This isn't about a feeling. It's about a critical connection in a child's life.
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