Have Kids They Said

Steele keeps us on our toes! We're back with another episode, though a week later than anticipated! Be sure to subscribe and review the podcast and like our Raising the Rivenbarks Facebook Page! Enjoy!

This week you hear directly from the source on what's been going on with Caitiejane! She decided she was ready to talk on the podcast and update our followers on what's new with her in the last year.

This week I'm updating you on all the things related to Gardner! From therapies, to school, and back again. Autism is his superpower and we're harnessing that for good.

The podcast is back! I've re-branded and have some updates to share. It's been over a year and the parenting hasn't stopped. Listen to hear what's been happening with the new “Raising the Rivenbarks” podcast.

We’re back, not just Danielle, but Jerry too! We’re catching you up on our last decade, our New Year’s resolutions and our life. It’s been an insane few months since welcoming our fourth child, but we’re surviving. We’ve had so many changes and we’ glad to be back on the mics. We hope you enjoy! Have a parenting story to share? Email us at havekidstheysaidpodcast@gmail.com.

Danielle is telling all about trying to care for four kids. Chaos, chaos, and more chaos! Our spawn now outnumber us and it’s messy, out of control, and the furthest thing from quiet. There are plenty of lessons to be learned about trying to parent four kids. Things rarely go according to plan, the floors are always sticky, toys are almost always on the floor, cleaning never ends, and we never leave on time, but we wouldn’t have it any other way.Tell me I’m not the only one with chaos in my house! Email me your story at havekidstheysaidpodcast@gmail.com.

Danielle reveals some of her feelings about giving their newest son “Little Jerry” formula during his first 48 hours of life. Listen in on how she processed it and dealt with the unexpected feelings surrounding her feeding choices.Do you have parenting guilt that you just need to get off your chest? You can email us at havekidstheysaidpodcast@gmail.com.

Danielle is talking about burnout, specifically mommy burnout. This is a real thing. This doesn’t fall into the category of a mood disorders, but the antidote can be the same! That’s in the form of self-care.

This week Danielle is talking about perinatal and postpartum depression and mood disorders. She has always struggled on and off over the years with depression, but this time it hit her like a ton of bricks. She reveals just what it’s been like leading up to making the decision to take antidepressants and what postpartum life has been like this time.Here’s a link to Danielle’s story about dealing with a perinatal mood disorder. Sometimes you don’t realize that depression is stealing your joyIf you want to share your story as always, you can email us at havekidstheysaidpodcast@gmail.com.

This week Danielle is talking about the birth of all her kids. Don’t worry we’re not getting graphic! It’s just a fun trip down memory lane of how we became parents and decisions that Danielle decided to make for each birth.There are pros and cons of having pain management during birth. Here’s a quick rundown from Danielle about having an epidural or not: Epidural or Natural Labor?Also, the full story about Jerry’s snarky comment: He Said What During Labor!?!?!

Danielle is back on the podcast train! We’re hoping to get back on the every other week podcast schedule. There has been so much change in our household with the welcoming of our newest addition. We not only had a child, but we also have the reactions of all the children and how they’ve adjusted to new life with four!If you want us to tackle anything parenting related please email us at havekidstheysaidpodcast@gmail.com.

This week we’re talking about New Year’s Resolutions and our one word theme of the year. For those that have been following us it’s not surprising that Jerry is anti-arbitrary dates for jumping into resolutions.Danielle has picked the word “expectations” to guide her year and Jerry has picked “empathize.” We’ll be sure to check in about our progress throughout the year. Listen in to hear us explain our plans for our one word themes.Our parenting picks of the week:Jerry’s Pick: Car Seat Organizer by ModniDanielle’s Pick: Zoo Membership - NC Zoo MembershipIf you want to be on our show or have a question you want us to tackle you can email us at havekidstheysaidpodcast@gmail.com.

This episode Danielle is flying solo talking about all the things she’s thankful for this year.In case you haven’t heard baby #4 is on the way and a good pregnancy definitely made the list!Danielle also answers a question from the Have Kids They Said Facebook group about what to do with your other kids when you go into labor.To ask a burning question or have your story featured on Have Kids They Said you can email us at havekidstheysaidpodcast@gmail.com. Feel free to send us a voicemail or you can join our Facebook group and leave your question for the general community.

We’re talking about the rush around today aka trying to leave the house on time, and let’s just say the ideal morning may be a pipe dream for us.We also received our first voice memo from our good friend Ana!Danielle also brings a book recommendation to her parenting pick this week. “Mommy Burnout: How to Reclaim Your Life and Raise Healthier Children in the Process” by Dr. Sheryl Ziegler.As always, we want to hear from you! You can email us your burning questions at havekidstheysaidpodcast@gmail.com.

Being away from your kids can make you feel like you're missing out. In this episode we tackle the mom guilt. Is it real? Is it manufactured? What can you do to put things into perspective? Hear what we have to say about it.If you like what you hear be sure to subscribe! Also join our Facebook group, search for Have Kids They Said to be added! We can be reached via email at havekidstheysaidpodcast@gmail.com.

Vacations with kids are nothing like they used to be! We take a trip down memory lane and hear about our fond vacation memories as kids. It's a trip!If you have show ideas email us at havekidstheysaidpodcast@gmail.com. You can also join our Facebook group "Have Kids They Said": https://www.facebook.com/groups/havekidstheysaid/. Be sure to tell your friends and family!

Traveling with kids is a challenge. Danielle gives you her best tips about flying with kids, and we talk about our plans for summer.If you want us to tackle an issue email us at havekidstheysaidpodcast@gmail.com.The folding mattress we mentioned can be found on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00RZWK7EU/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1This week's Parenting PicksPhoto of Geoffrey the Giraffe saying goodbye to Toys 'R' Us stores - https://t.co/mfTvhgdoU9Car Seat Backpack - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0009RNXNA/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

This week we bring you a late Father's Day edition of Have Kids They Said  where I ask Jerry about being a dad and what has influenced his parenting. He brings you answers in very honest and typical "Jerry fashion." 

This week we had the pleasure of interviewing Amy DiMeo. Her son Caiden was diagnosed with epilepsy at the age of 15 months. We talked to her about Caiden's journey from diagnosis to treatment and it has been a journey. The truth of it all is she is convicted to not only find answers, but keep God with her through it all.To support Caiden you can visit their Facebook group "Amen for Caiden" or their website to donate http://caiden-the-ultimate-fighter.myfreesites.net/.If you want to join us for an interview email us at havekidstheysaidpodcast@gmail.com.

This week we're talking about keeping love alive once you have kids. It's not easy! Kids require a lot of attention, but we hope you tune in to hear our tips and tricks about keeping your marriage afloat.Parenting PicksDare-U-Go Bib and Food ContainerBaby BjornIf you have questions for us please email us at havekidstheysaidpodcast@gmail.com.

Do you post photos of your kids on social media? We do! But there are reasons not to. In this episode we discuss why we've decided to post photos of our kids. If you have a topic you want us to tackle you can email us at havekidstheysaidpodcast@gmail.com.