Mom Pod

Dyana's husband joins us on this week's episode of Mom Pod where we talk about keeping the spark alive in a marriage. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mompodpodcast/message

On today's episode, Dyana talks about ways that we can build a more positive relationship with ourselves. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mompodpodcast/message

We had other plans for today's episode, but we just weren't feeling the topic. We decided to see where the conversation led us - so here we are, sharing our experiences with health anxiety. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mompodpodcast/message

As part of a little frugal living series, on this episode Vanessa and Dyana offer some budget-friendly ideas of things to add to your summer bucket list! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mompodpodcast/message

With everything as expensive as it is these days, we thought it would be good to share some of the money saving tips we use in our everyday lives. Tune in to this episode to listen to our frugal ways! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mompodpodcast/message

Today Dyana shares with you five ways that she believes we could be better moms. Have something to add to the list? Message us on Instagram @the.mom.pod and we would love to talk about it and post in our stories! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mompodpodcast/message

We believe allowing your kids to have control of what they eat leads to a positive and healthy relationship with food. Tune in to hear us talk about what we feed our kids as well as some ideas of how to sneak the healthy stuff in their diet! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mompodpodcast/message

How can we be parents who guide our children to do things versus parents who impose force on them to do things? Today we talk about what being a guide as a parent looks like as well as give some scenarios and things you can do as a parent who guides instead of forces.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mompodpodcast/message

What may have once been thought of as an acceptable form of reprimand, the time-out method, is ineffective and actually ruins your parent-child connection. What can you do instead? Listen to this episode and find out as Vanessa and Dyana share about this topic.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mompodpodcast/message

Season 3, episode 33 is here and we are starting off with a special 3 part episode! In part 1, Vanessa shares a beautiful monologue about what it means to live a gentler life. Then, in part 2, Vanessa and Dyana discuss 11 ways to live a gentler life. Finally, in part 3, Dyana leads us through a 3 minute relaxation routine that you must try. Listen to each episode and let us know what you think, find us on Instagram @the.mom.pod and facebook @mompodpodcast. Thank you for listening! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mompodpodcast/message

Season 3, episode 33 is here and we are starting off with a special 3 part episode! In part 1, Vanessa shares a beautiful monologue about what it means to live a gentler life. Then, in part 2, Vanessa and Dyana discuss 11 ways to live a gentler life. Finally, in part 3, Dyana leads us through a 3 minute relaxation routine that you must try. Listen to each episode and let us know what you think, find us on Instagram @the.mom.pod and facebook @mompodpodcast. Thank you for listening! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mompodpodcast/message

Season 3, episode 33 is here and we are starting off with a special 3 part episode! In part 1, Vanessa shares a beautiful monologue about what it means to live a gentler life. Then, in part 2, Vanessa and Dyana discuss 11 ways to live a gentler life. Finally, in part 3, Dyana leads us through a 3 minute relaxation routine that you must try. Listen to each episode and let us know what you think, find us on Instagram @the.mom.pod and facebook @mompodpodcast. Thank you for listening! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mompodpodcast/message

On the final episode of season 2, Vanessa and Dyana take a look back at their favorite episodes of the season. Make sure to listen all the way to the end for some hilarious bloopers! Thank you all for sticking with us through our second season, and we can't wait to see you all again in March! Stay Tuned! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mompodpodcast/message

We welcome a fun guest on this week's episode, Giorgina from TeenyTinyMeals, and we chat about food, our kids and picky eaters in the house, as well as menu planning and momming. Check it out! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mompodpodcast/message

If you love the holidays, this episode is for you! Today we talk about all things holiday season, share our own traditions, and discuss how important it is to get together with family. Find us on Instagram @thelifeschoolingpodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mompodpodcast/message

It's almost natural to judge a person or a situation, but at what point should we check ourselves on our judgements? Vanessa and Dyana talk all about judgements and their feelings about them on this episode. Follow us on Instagram @thelifeschoolingpodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mompodpodcast/message

An Ode to Moms... a little something special for all of you mom's out there. We hope you enjoy it. Follow us on Instagram @thelifeschoolingpodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mompodpodcast/message

*This episode may not be suitable for young audiences. Listener discretion is advised* On this episode, we discuss having "the talk" with our children and how we feel it is important to bring more positivity to the topic in general. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mompodpodcast/message

On today's episode we revisit the topic of Gentle Parenting and discuss how, for us, it does not mean being a quiet, soft-spoken, passive parent that the name may suggest. We talk about how you can be a gentle parent while still being your authentic self. This episode also features a fun clip from @mommacusses (with permission from Gwenna herself). Be sure to tune in and check it out! Follow Gwenna @mommacusses on Instagram for super fun and REAL content! Also, remember to Follow us @thelifeschoolingpodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mompodpodcast/message

On this episode, we have the great opportunity to speak with a fellow homeschool mom, Belinda, about her battle with postpartum depression. She gracefully shares her experiences and how she was able to make it through - and gives us her advice for anyone currently going through the battle themselves.  If you are experiencing PPD, please don't hesitate to get help. Here are some links you can look into: Maternal Mental Health Now https://www.maternalmentalhealthnow.org/ Office on Women's Health https://www.womenshealth.gov/mental-health/mental-health-conditions/postpartum-depression Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mompodpodcast/message

We have BIG news to share, our co-host, Vanessa, is opening an amazing unschooling center locally in Miami, FL - Creative Minds Unschooling Sanctuary. On this bonus episode; she talks about everything that Creative Minds has to offer, and invites you to her open house this Saturday, October 23rd. Don't miss out! Follow her page on Instagram @creativemindsunschooling or visit her website www.creativemindsunschoolingsanctuary.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mompodpodcast/message

As a homeschool evaluator, Dyana has had the opportunity to learn all about state laws and requirements for portfolios and evaluations, and in today's episode, she shares all of that knowledge with you all. Plus, she talks about the process of how to start homeschooling in Florida for anyone who may be thinking of homeschooling. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mompodpodcast/message

Do you find yourself getting caught up in the daily grind of motherhood, especially as a stay at home mom and homeschool mom-- and then you find yourself almost lost? This episode is especially for YOU, moms! We want you to make yourself a priority, and we talk about all the reasons why on today's episode. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mompodpodcast/message

Can homeschoolers go to college? Is college for everyone? Dyana and Vanessa explore this topic on today's episode, and discuss not only how they can, but how they are often better prepared for it than students in a traditional school setting. Episode Resources: - Florida Department of Education FAQ's: https://www.fldoe.org/core/fileparse.php/7709/urlt/Home-Ed-FAQs.pdf - Time4Learning Website: https://www.time4learning.com/blog/homeschool/how-time4learning-prepares-your-high-schooler-for-college/?gclid=CjwKCAjw49qKBhAoEiwAHQVTowL8sGoUsltOtdXl0v62dK-p5WXJsL9wA2Pr5U87RBVOzlUx6jtEIhoCHAkQAvD_BwE --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mompodpodcast/message

This week's episode brings us the first guest of season 2, Vanessa, also known as The Oily Mama 305. Vanessa is a homeschooling mom of 2 who also owns her own health and wellness business, and on this episode we chat it up about all things essential oils, holistic health, and being a "momtrepreneur" while homeschooling. Follow TheOilyMama305 on Instagram and on Facebook @theoilymama305 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mompodpodcast/message

This week, Vanessa and Dyana discuss what it's like when you have critics and doubters when it comes to homeschooling and gentle parenting. We talk about some of our experiences with nay-sayers and how we continue to do what we feel is right despite what we think others will feel or think. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mompodpodcast/message

*Trigger Warning: child abuse and violence.*  In today's episode, we want to bring awareness to a topic that we are passionate about, and that is spanking and child abuse. For us, hitting your child is never the answer to correct or change behavior. We discuss  general facts and statistics when it comes to child abuse and share some things we've seen that inspired us to make this episode.  If you or anyone you know is a victim of abuse, speak up! The National Domestic Violence Hotline is confidential and available for free 24/7. Call 1-800-799-SAFE, that's 1-800-799-7233 or text ‘START' to 88788. For Florida child abuse specifically; you can report to the FL Dept of Children and Families at 1-800-962-2873, or dial 711 or Report Online at https://reportabuse.dcf.state.fl.us/ Links: https://www.childhelp.org/child-abuse-statistics/ https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/here-s-what-spanking-does-kids-none-it-good-doctors-n931306 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mompodpodcast/message

Season 1 has come to an end and on this episode, Dyana and Vanessa travel down memory lane as they talk about their favorite episodes. Be sure to listen all the way to the end for some fun bloopers from the season! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mompodpodcast/message

Have you ever heard of Human Design? Allison Cullen, owner of Aligned Designs, helps parents, kids, and business owners explore their human design and understand the best way to maximize their human potential. She talks all about how we can apply human design to parenting, and gives us some interesting perspectives to think about.  You can find Allison at: www.aligneddesigns.co or on Instagram @aligned.designs --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mompodpodcast/message

Episode 15 brings us an amazing guest, LeAnn, the creator behind Waldoressori on Instagram. We chat with LeAnn about Waldorf-inspired homeschooling, navigating the homeschool life, and advice for first-time homeschoolers. You can find LeAnn at @waldoressori on Instagram and www.waldoressori.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mompodpodcast/message

In this episode, Vanessa and Dyana share some experiences they have had at the Dentist and moments that they have had to say "no" to a certain protocol or procedure -- and why that is not only ok, but necessary to teach to our children.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mompodpodcast/message

This is such a fun episode where we talk all about going on one-on-one dates with our kids. We also give some great date ideas according to your child's love language. Stay tuned 'till the end for a fun little audio clip from a recent date that Dyana's husband went on with their daughter.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mompodpodcast/message

We've all heard about child-led or interest-led learning, but what is it all about? How do we incorporate that into our homeschool or unschool life? Tune in to this episode as we discuss ways that we can let our children's interests guide their learning.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mompodpodcast/message

Every parent experiences tantrums from their children at one point or another. What can cause them? What can we do to get through them -- for both ourselves and our kids? Listen to this episode as we discuss all of this and more. Episode resources: https://raisingchildren.net.au/toddlers/behaviour/crying-tantrums/tantrums#tantrums-in-preschoolers-and-early-school-age-children-nav-title --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mompodpodcast/message

On today's episode we will be talking a little about societal norms that cause stress on moms. We are also excited to have our first guest on the show, Michelle. Michelle is a lawyer and new mom who will be sharing her birth story with us. We want to bring awareness to the fact that patients have a very important say, if not the most important say, in their medical treatment and that it should no longer be “taboo” to speak up for yourself and make your own medically informed decisions. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mompodpodcast/message

What are the five love languages and how can we speak them to our children? Vanessa and Dyana discuss this and more on today's episode. Episode References: https://fiercemarriage.com/how-to-speak-your-spouses-love-language-what-to-avoid https://playfulnotes.com/love-languages-of-children-acts-of-service/#:~:text=Kids%20who%20have%20acts%20of,do)%20makes%20them%20feel%20happy. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mompodpodcast/message

Sure homeschooling is great and all that, but how could you possibly do it when both parents work? Vanessa has some great insight into just how you can make the impossible, possible! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mompodpodcast/message

Hello homeschool hacks! Vanessa and Dyana share some homeschool hacks they have come across along the way.  Resources from this episode: https://www.thesimplehomeschooler.com/homeschool-hacks/  https://www.thesimplehomeschooler.com/homeschool-hacks/  https://www.benandme.com/best-homeschool-hacks/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mompodpodcast/message

Dyana dives into the topic of confidence in this episode. As someone with a congenital deformity, it has been a journey to achieving confidence. In the episode, she talks a little about the early years and how her parents helped shaped her confidence — as well as how we can raise confident children ourselves as parents. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mompodpodcast/message

On this week's episode Vanessa and Dyana offer their opinion on technology use and screen time. Do we allow unlimited screen time? Do we limit it? Tune in to find out! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mompodpodcast/message

If you're into history, this episode is for you! We talk about the history of education and homeschooling in America and how we feel that the school system isn't designed to build leaders. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mompodpodcast/message

What is homeschooling? What is unschooling? And what's the difference? Listen to this episode and learn all about these two types of education. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mompodpodcast/message

On this week's episode we are exploring the topic of gentle parenting. We talk about what it means to be a gentle parent and we answer a listener's question about how to handle “back talk” in a gentle way. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mompodpodcast/message

In this episode, we dive into the topic of something we feel is a common struggle among alternate schoolers and parents in general; “Are we doing enough?,” and “Are our kids learning enough?” --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mompodpodcast/message

In this episode, we introduce ourselves and tell everyone a little bit about what we hope for this podcast. Remember to subscribe for future episodes. Thank you! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mompodpodcast/message