Hola mama!

Are you overwhelmed with your kids constant fighting and yelling? I am! There are moments I just don't know what to do to "fix" it and sadly, I add to the chaos. Without a doubt sibling rivalry is one of the most frustrating and stressful factors of parenting. That is why we just had to dedicate a full segment for this subject alone! In this episode, Natalie chats with Licensed Therapist and Parent Coach- Sasha Hawkes. Sasha answers questions such as "WHY DO SIBLINGS FIGHT?", "WHAT IS THE RIGHT APPROACH OF DISCIPLINE?" and "SHOULD I TAKE SIDES?" She also shares tips and tricks on how to encourage our kids to get along and how to deal with them when they don't. You can find more about Sasha Hawkes on instagram @therealisticparent or you can find her on her website https://www.sashahawkes.com/ @holamama_podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/holamama/message

Imagine going through 10 pregnancies (a twin pregnancy somewhere in between), experiencing loss at every stage imaginable and all while having epileptic attacks! This is the maternity story of Enedina Valdez Barrera- My Grandmother- MY HERO. @holamamapodcast @nataliecacao @crodriguez87 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/holamama/message

We can all agree potty training is the pitts man! So in this episode Cristina and Natalie share about their experiences potty training their kids, The good, the bad and all the “ew”. ***BIG DISCLAIMER: we are not experts in any way and do not pretend to know it all. In Fact, all we know is what we experienced and we’re sure you’ll be able to relate and have a few laughs with us! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/holamama/message

LOS ABUELOS: We feel so lucky to have involved and loving parents which are now grandparenting along side of us! BUT there is always some kind of adjusting that needs to happen when finding your own place as an adult child whom is now parenting. In this episode, we share our pros and cons of having latino parents as "los abuelos". Also, how we balance the way we honor our cultural background and ties to our family of origin while still building our own family habits and way of doing things. Since we have all faced conflicts and confrontations of our own we offer some tips on what helped us navigate through them. This episode was made in collaboration with Crystal from The Mom Cast. A podcast where she talks family, lifestyle, health and fitness with other moms! you can find her at @themomcast on instagram or any podcast platform. @Holamama_podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/holamama/message

En este episodio charlamos con Raquel Rodriguez de @eresinfluencia. Raquel nos cuenta su trayectoria hacia la maternidad. Realmente un milagro ya que los doctores de avisaron que nunca podría tener hijos. Pero ella se mantuvo firme en su fe y Ahora se encuentra en Texas, junto con su esposo- criando a sus cinco hijos! Pueden encontrar a Raquel en @eresinfluencia o @rakyrodriguez. También Puedes escuchar su podcast "ERES INFLUENCIA" o leer su blog www.rakyrodriguez.com. @holamama_podcast @Crodriguez1984 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/holamama/message

Imagínate recibir a tu segundo bebé y traerlo a casa emocionada. Pero pronto de tas cuenta que tu bebé no deja de llorar dia y noche. Exhausta sin encontrar alivio ni explicación. Por fin, recibes la noticia mas fuerte de tu vida: "Tu hijo es sordo y NUNCA podrá hablar". En este episodio, La señora Emma nos comparte su experiencia como mamá de un hijo sordo. Los retos más grandes que enfrentó y como es que le enseñó a su hijo hablar a pesar de la oposición médica! Pueden seguir escuchando esta historia con más detalle en el podcast que comparte emma y su hija Monette "COMO UNA LUZ" primeros episodios. @holamama_podcast @nataliecacao @crodriguez87 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/holamama/message

Did you know that a Predator will "groom" your child first? And this person will most likely be a close friend or relative your child already loves and trust? This is so alarming! In this episode Natalie chats with Rosalia Rivera: a consent educator, speaker and survivor turned thriver! Rosalia, shares abuse prevention tools and tips to protect our little ones. She also talks about the signs to look for in a predator, what signs to look for if your child is experiencing abuse how we expose them through our social media and so much more! You can find more on this topic by following Rosalia Rivera: WEBSITE: www.consentparenting.com  INSTAGRAM: @consentparenting PODCAST: About Consent Podcast   INSTAGRAM: Aboutconsentpodcast CONSENT LETTERS: https://www.consentparenting.com/consentletters  FREE SAFETY NETWORK GUIDE & POSTER go to:  www.consentparenting.com/safetynetwork  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/holamama/message

No one walks down the aisle and meets their soulmate with divorce in mind. Michelle was no different. She was madly in love with her husband and committed to building a life together- until their relationship took a different turn. In this episode, Natalie and Michelle sit down and talk about the challenges of life after divorce, solo parenting and co- parenting. Michelle also shares some tips on how to love a friend well during their divorce (based on her experience) and some words of encouragement to any mama that can relate. Michelle is a Community Organizer for a local Hospital, Grad student getting her Masters degree in Counseling Psychology and most importantly, she is mama to her four year old daughter Sara Cumi! DivorceCare.com @hurricanemichelle @nataliecacao --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/holamama/message

Hola Mama! ¿Alguna vez te has preguntado cómo sería un parto en casa? Muchas mamás lo han tenido que contemplar ya que estamos en medio de esta pandemia! Pues en este episodio, Liss Garza platica con Cristina y nos relata el nacimiento de su tercer bebé- Josiah Kaden a quien recibió en casa hace un mes. Nos cuenta el por qué fue la mejor decisión para ella, los pros y los contra de un parto en casa y finalmente unas palabras de ánimo para aquella mamá que está embarazada durante estos tiempos extraños y se encuentra más estresada de lo normal! HOST: @crodriguez86 GUEST: @lissgarza Para escuchar la entrevista que tuvo con su esposo - haz click aqui: https://anchor.fm/cosascomunes/episodes/Episodio-118--Parto-en-casa-con-Liss-Garza-ed3lba&p=1&pos=1 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/holamama/message

Hola Mama! remember those hard days when you felt alone (or maybe you're feeling that way now) and you fantasized about having mom friends you can lean on?...did you know there are mom meetup groups happening all over the world at local churches? Whose mission is simply to provide a space where mom's can connect and feel refreshed and not worry about their kids or even what to make for lunch!  We kick off season three chatting with Nydia Stecky where she introduces us to MOPS and shares a bit about friendships in motherhood! Nydia Has been a Coach for MOPS en espanol since her children were born and will be joining us for several episodes as a collaboration in this season,   @holamama_podcast  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/holamama/message

We may not know everything but one thing is for sure: Every pregnancy, delivery and baby is different! We finish season two (cue the tears) with this four part series of our second pregnancies, labors and deliveries. Spoiler alert: totally opposite of our first! @holamama_podcast @nataliecacao @crodriguez84 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/holamama/message

We close the month of April (Cesarean Awareness Month) with Natalie's first birth experience. She was preparing for and dreamed of having a natural, vaginal birth. After a false reading on her baby's health, a non consented inducement, and 64 hours of non medicated labor ending in an emergency c-section. There was nothing left but grief. Although relieved her baby was earth side it didn't change her grief, her loss of something she believed to be sacred. Can you relate mama? Birth is beautiful, It can also be scary, it's empowering and it changes us in more ways than we understand. What doesn't change is the common goal we all have, Vaginal or c-section, to bring healthy lives into this world, HOWEVER that might be. Your scar is a constant reminder of your story and everything you endured to get where you are today. And it is still sacred. @holamama_podcast @nataliecacao @crodriguez84 holamama.podcast19@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/holamama/message

After pregnancy in a foreign country, laid back Cristina chose a hospital in the states with a Starbucks in the building.  Excited to push and sip on a frappe she planned on a "whatever happens" kind of birth with only one request: NO PAIN! She shares a hilarious account of her first birth experience from what she did to induce birth naturally, sleeping through contractions and postpartum recovery. Spoiler Alert: not one single frappe was sipped.  She also shares about her new venture Peals and Plaid a care box project inspired by her own journey experience towards motherhood! @pearlsandplaid @holamama_podcast  @crodriguez84 @nataliecacao      --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/holamama/message

In this episode Cristina and Natalie take it back to their first pregnancy experience! They chat about cravings, mood swings, announcements and how they found out they were expecting... ALL the fun parts of being a mom to be and the not so fun part of being pregnant! enjoy! @nataliecacao @crodriguez84 @holamama_podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/holamama/message

This is the second part of our Sleep Education episodes. In this episode Elissa continues to explain the wonderful things happening in our developing child as they sleep or don't sleep! There's so many golden nuggets in this episode (like did you know giving morning pumped milk to your baby at night will keep them awake and stimulated? yup. Or get this oily mama- did you know your baby might not like that lavender scent you are diffusing and will disturb his sleep? YUP. So our biggest take away? You child's sleep environment is so important and should take into account all 5 senses: taste, smell. sight, touch and sound. Tune in to find out how and why! iqbaby.org elissa@iqbaby.org Wonder Weeks app and book @holamama_podcast @crodriguez1984 @nataliecacao --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/holamama/message

Good baby? Bad baby? Developing baby! In this episode Natalie and Cristina Chat with Elissa Gilbertson. Elissa is a Sleep Educator, Certified Postpartum duola based in Monterrey, Mexico.   In this first part; Elissa answers all your sleep training questions like "Should I let my baby cry itself to sleep?" (Be ready for this one mama it's a BIG deal) She also shares the 5 steps of development your child is going through and how it affects their sleep. Explains no-cry and cry it out methods and their appropriate timing. Sleep pattern differences between boys and girls. But most importantly encourages us mothers to continue to be compassionate towards our children as the gatekeepers of our home. STAY TUNED FOR PART TWO* iqbaby.org elissa@iqbaby.org   Wonder Weeks app and book @holamama_podcast  @crodriguez1984  @nataliecacao  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/holamama/message

Jenn Miedema was just like us- super intimated by that work out life! Until she realized that motivation was garbage and got tired of waiting for the "perfect" day to start taking care of herself (who else is waiting for next Monday to start?) In this episode, Jenn chats with Cristina about her journey from too busy, too tired...to energetic and healthy mom! Before you click away thinking its just another workout coach talking; Jenn is first and foremost a MAMA. She gets that mom life! And so, with a focus on new moms she answers questions like "when can I start working out again?" "what work outs are safe to start with when postpartum?". She also shares really practical steps towards change any mama can start using today- no matter what season in life you are at! @jennmiedema @holamama_podcast @crodriguez1984 @nataliecacao --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/holamama/message

Hola Mama! are you stuck at home? so are we! In this episode Cristina has a special guest Gerardo Guerra- her husband! Together they share how they are turning this scary time into a positive experience for themselves AND their little ones. If you are running out of ideas to keep the little ones entertained or feel like you've been around your spouse a little too long- you wont want to miss it! Also, you can listen to their love story at @masquesaliva season 1 episode 5. It's sooo good! @holamama_podcast @crodriguez86 @nataliecacao --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/holamama/message

Feeling overwhelmed with that toy room mama? There might be a chance your child is too! Judith Joins us for the first time in season 2 and In this episode, she shares tips on HOW to teach our little ones, kids and even teenagers to clean up. She answers questions like WHY is it important to teach them to clean? WHEN is it the best time to start? and HOW do we do that? We hope this chat and the seven tips discussed is helpful to you. 1. Be the example 2. Be consistent 3. Make it fun! 4. Be firm 5. Get rid of excess in their rooms 6. Offer Instructions and help 7. Show Grace! holamama.podcast19@gmail.com @holamama_podcast @crodriguez89 @nataliecacao @judithg111 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/holamama/message

In this episode Phanie Gomez shares her story with us: It's starts with a beauty queen at the prime of her dancing career. She believed her unexpected pregnancy would end it. So, shocked with the news she marched into a clinic and decided to have an abortion. A decision she immediately regretted resulting in a deep depression, Job loss, and even homelessness. Today, Phanie is an active pro-life advocate speaking up for those that cannot defend themselves. She was also invited to share her story at this years March For life event in front of millions of people. We hope mama, that if you are contemplating this decision you know you are not alone- reach out to someone that loves you for support. And if you are a mama that has lived with the guilt post abortion just remember there is freedom in Christ. "WE ARE NOT PREFECT PEOPLE BUT WE ARE LOVED BY A PERFECT GOD" "Forgiven and Set Free: a Post Abortion Bible Study for women" - Linda Cochrane (AMAZON) @todalavidapr @realbeautypr www.todalavidapuertorico@gmail.com @holamama_podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/holamama/message

In this episode Natalie talks with Social Worker Andrea Morales. Together they discuss state regulation on child discipline, alternative methods and how cultural backgrounds influence our discipline methods. Natalie asks all the questions from "Is spanking my child illegal?" to "what is considered child negligence?". We hope this conversation encourages you to have a new perspective and approach towards discipline. So you can raise your child as wisely and lovingly like only YOU know how to mama! @crodriguez1984 @nataliecacao @holamama_podcast holamama.podcas19@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/holamama/message

EPS 16. A short catch up episode as Natalie and Cristina kick off season TWO of Hola mama! Nothing special Just sliding in here to say "we're baaaaaack!". @crodriguez1984 @nataliecacao @holamama_podcast holamama.podcas19@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/holamama/message

EP 15. In this last episode of the season Natalie and Cristina share how they do the holidays. Everything from trying to get into the christmas spirit in a warm island to decorating, gifts and failing at christmas family cards! Since both will be traveling for family gatherings they also share their favorite go to tips for traveling with their littles. Thank you everyone for the love and support we have received on this project it means the world to us. But we are looking forward to being fully present with our families during this special time and therefore we will be taking a break but returning in February- We hope you have a Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year!   Remember to take a deep breath and remember- You're doing a great job Mama! @Holamama_podcast @nataliecacao @crodriguez87 Quiz It Pen* --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/holamama/message

EP 14. In this episode Natalie chats with Mely Lara about her journey towards motherhood. Mely shares her emotional experience with infertility. A long difficult cycle of loss, denial, grief, acceptance and hope. After seven unsuccessful IVF's, no diagnosis and seeing multiple doctors. Mely and her husband Julio decide to try and apply for adoption. This is a miracle story of how the birth of a little baby girl quickly changed their lives, brought so much Joy and changed her title to "Mom".    "However Motherhood comes to you- It's a miracle!" @holamama_podcast @melyezln @nataliecacao --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/holamama/message

EP. 13 Nothing more contagious than a grateful heart and so in the spirit of Thanksgiving, Natalie and Cristina invite Betty to join in on the fun! Through a series of questions they share what they are most grateful for this year and why. Everything from that baby product they are so thankful exist- to that thing in their house they can't live without. We really just hope this conversation sparks gratitude and serves as a reminder to slow down a bit and appreciate the big and little things in your life Mama! SHOW NOTES: WHITE NOISE APP, NoseFrida SNOTSUCKER, 4MOMS ROCKAROO, POUR MOI SKINCARE, IN PRAISE OF STAY AT HOME MOMS - Dr.Laura , 52 Things Kids Need From Their Mom- Angela Thomas. holamama.podcast19@gmail.com @holamama_podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/holamama/message

EP 12. A Mama Shares! conversation between Cristina and long time friend- Margie Flores. A mom of four kiddos, navigating her way through the Wal-Mart pick up line, homeschooling and taking charge of her marriage. Margie shares creative and inexpensive date night ideas from a puzzle and hot chocolate night to picking up a "library date night package" (check your local library- it's definitely a thing!) This energetic mama also shares tips on how she makes her marriage a priority EVERY DAY and why its so important! Hope you enjoy! holamama.podcast19@gmail.com @holamama_podcast www.marjorie-flores.com @ludwin_n_margie @nataliecacao @crodriguez87 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/holamama/message

EP 11. Hey new mama! Are you feeling lonely but can't remember when was the last time you were alone? we totally get it. Motherhood loneliness surprised both of us too. In this episode we discuss how loneliness showed up in our life and how we coped with it. Also we talk all things social media, F.O.M.O, and making mom friends. (Why is it so hard to make mom friends?!)  Just remember you may feel like your life is on hold. But you have not been forgotten or buried. YOU HAVE BEEN PLANTED. Growing and turning into the mother your children absolutely need you to be! @holamama_podcast @nataliecacao @crodriguez1984 holamama.podcast19@gmail.com   --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/holamama/message

EP 10. Natalie and Cristina take it back to the good ol' days sharing their childhood rearing stories (spoiler alert: el cinto!) And in remembrance of how their Latino parents disciplined them: together with Judi they take a close look into the way they are now raising their children during the most fundamental time of their life - the first five years! Judi, shares key factors and positive communication tips that will help you set a strong foundation for your toddler as you both navigate this very daunting season (tantrums anyone?). @holamama.podcast19@gmail.com @holamama_podcast @nataliecacao @crodriguez87 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/holamama/message

EP 9. There are many layers to motherhood. A weave of good parts intertwined with hard, difficult experiences. Both go hand in hand in this journey but one side always hushed away. And so, in honor of National Infant and pregnancy loss awareness month we explore and discuss one of those difficult experiences that usually happens behind closed doors in silence: miscarriage. In this episode, Natalie interviews Eunice de Moura. Whom shares her story with us and some advice for the mamas that are experiencing or have experienced loss. Eunice, also shares ways we can approach and be of help to a grieving mama. Please be aware before listening- this conversation can be triggering of past trauma. But we do our best to make this space a place where we can engage bravely, empathetically and thoughtfully with this difficult content. REFERENCE: "Switch On Your Brain" by Dr. Caroline Leaf @holamama_podcast holamama.podcast19@gmail.com @eunisedemoura @nataliecacao --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/holamama/message

EP 8.   A Mama Shares! chat with Lena McCaul about essential oils, laid back homeschooling and most importantly running without dying! Overall this beautiful mama shares some of her motherhood experiences and wholeheartedly believes "MORE ALONE TIME EQUALS MORE HARMONY AT HOME" and "IT'S OKAY TO NOT DO EVERYTHING". We hope this conversation is encouraging to everyone but especially to the people-pleaser mom out there (aren't all moms in some way people pleasers anyway?) don't forget to give yourself grace! holamama.podcast19@gmail.com @holamama.podcast @crodriguez89 @nataliecacao @lenamccaul --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/holamama/message

In this episode, Natalie and Cristina chat about raising their little ones to be bilingüitos! They share the benefits they experience, the tips and hacks that have worked for them and the challenges they face in our English speaking world. Make sure you stay till the end to listen to the cutest 4 year old (Sawyer) share Psalm 23 en español! @crodriguez87 @nataliecacao @holamama.podcast holamama.podcast19@gmail.com Biingualkidsspot.com bilinguitos.com 7 Steps to Raising Bilingual Kids -Naomi Steiner NETFLIX- "PUFFIN ROCK, WORD PARTY, POCOYOCO" --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/holamama/message

Hola mama! introduces "Mama Shares" segments. The episodes where we interview, connect with and have a mama share some of her motherhood experiences. Our first guest is Lory Gulrich, a Mexico native married to a Texan. Together they are happily raising their two year old daughter with their second baby on the way! Be ready to hear all about mastitis, breast feeding, and some of our most embarrassing nursing experiences! Oh and guess whose husband had coffee with breast milk? @holamama.podcast @nataliecacao @crodriguez1984 @loryndg --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/holamama/message

In this episode, Cristina and Natalie talk about their experience coming back home and seeing their postpartum bodies for the first time. What a whirlwind that is: Mourning your "old self" and piecing together the new body and person that is now YOU! With the help of Judi (our Parent Partner) we are able to identify 5 ways that help us cultivate a positive self body image. Just remember: "Be kind to your body mama, for it has given you the best gift you will ever receive- MOTHERHOOD" holamama.podcast19@gmail.com @holamama_podcast Cristina mentions @cordeliaruiz and her mom fashion design program. you can find her info here: https://cordeliaruiz597028782.wpcomstaging.com/product/serie-tendencias/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/holamama/message

From birthday invitations, meal planning to thrifting: we're sharing five ways we save money with our little ones! Make sure you stay till the very end Natalie's mama answers how she saved money while raising her kids. As promised, you'll find the show notes here: app to find free or inexpensive local activities is @photospot. Invitations: www.vistaprint.com look up postcards. use www.offerup.com to buy gently used kid toys. Share with us what are some tips or hacks you do to save - we'd love to hear them! holamama.podcast19@gmail.com @holamama_podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/holamama/message

In this episode, we are joined by Judith, a parent partner specializing in mental health with over 10 years of experience. Together we discuss the TOP 10 things that make moms feel guilty and how to deal with them. (Anything you want to share with us? Don't forget to leave us a voice message with the link above ) holamama.podcast19@gmail.com @nataliecacao @crodriguez1984 @judithg111 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/holamama/message

In this episode Natalie and Cristina share their "I will never's" MOM VERSION! Did your mom ever tell you "Así como me ves un día te verás"? and do you ever find yourself thinking "OMG she was right?" Well, now we find ourselves in the thick of motherhood doing all the things we swore we would never do and just laughing about it. Enjoy! holamama.podcast19@gmail.com @crodriguez1984 @nataliecacao @holamama_podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/holamama/message

Hola mama! In this very first episode, Natalie and Cristina tell us a little bit about themselves and their families. They also share what they want to accomplish through this podcast...And really it's just to let you know that juntas we mother better! @holamama.podcast holamama.podcast19@gmail.com @crodriguez1984 @nataliecacao --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/holamama/message