Motherhood On Tap

Surprise! Finally here is our "season finale" from our last season. It's fine to giggle a little. I'm giggling too as I type this. But this final episode is really fun and thought provoking because we discuss two short documentaries. First, we discuss the 9 minute documentary (yes, you read that correctly) Single Mother Only Daughter. Here is the synopsis from directornotes.com: "In Single Mother Only Daughter Hong Kong born, Los Angeles filmmaker Ellie Wen has created a touching documentary exposing her own painfully honest and complex relationship with her mother. The piece is a revealing cathartic emotional journey which we witness unravelling before our eyes. I spoke to Ellie about how the film came into being and how she discovered that exposing her deepest, most agonising memories resulted in powerfully engaged audiences who related deeply to her personal story." Our second documentary is the Academy Award winning Period. End of Sentence. A synopsis from the padproject.org who helped fund this doc: "In 2013, Melissa Berton took a group of her students to the Annual Commission on the Status of Women at the United Nations. There they learned about the problem of period poverty and about Arunachalam Muruganantham, who invented a machine that manufactures sanitary pads out of natural, locally-sourced materials at a low cost—just 5 cents per unit.1 His work inspired them to help expand access to menstrual products and menstrual health management education worldwide and to make the documentary Period. End of Sentence." This is a great episode with laughter, serious conversation, and women truly inspiring other women. We hope you enjoy them as much as we did.

Surprise! Yes, we FINALLY have a new episode to you all. I (Pamela) apologize for being so, so late getting this episode out, but I promise this episode is a great one. We are discussing the documentary, Bethany Hamilton – Unstoppable and it is incredible. Here is the synopsis of the film.  “One of the … Continue reading Bethany Hamiliton – Unstoppable →

Surprise! Yes, we FINALLY have a new episode to you all. I (Pamela) apologize for being so, so late getting this episode out, but I promise this episode is a great one. We are discussing the documentary, Bethany Hamilton - Unstoppable and it is incredible. Here is the synopsis of the film. "One of the most accomplished athletes of her generation, Bethany Hamilton, became a surfing wunderkind when she returned to the sport following a devastating shark attack at age 13. As she continues to chase waves, she also now tackles motherhood." Also, sorry for y'all being able to hear me breathe so much on this episode. I promise to be investing in a new microphone soon. This was recorded way back in February and some topics are a little outdated.

Hey listeners! Yes, this is late still (I have a four year old who no longer wants to sleep without me), but so worth a listen!

Hey listeners! Yes, this is late still (I have a four year old who no longer wants to sleep without me), but so worth a listen! We delve into the world of ballet in First Position. You can find First Position on Amazon Prime Video here, https://www.amazon.com/First-Position-Bess-Kargman/dp/B008JAG6RE Here is the film's synopsis: "Six young ballet students, all from different backgrounds, prepare for the Youth America Grand Prix, a competition in which dance schools and companies from around the world scout for new talent." We hope you enjoy!

Hi listeners. This is Pamela and I am leaving you a quick note about why we didn’t have a new episode this week. We will have a new episode next Wednesday, April 7 and in my message, I let you know what we are reviewing. (Also, I am whispering because I am trying to get … Continue reading Latest episode update →

Hi listeners. This is Pamela and I am leaving you a quick note about why we didn't have a new episode this week. We will have a new episode next Wednesday, April 7 and in my message, I let you know what we are reviewing. (Also, I am whispering because I am trying to get my toddler to nap. You can faintly hear her in the background begging to get up.) Cheers!

Hey listeners!  So, this was meant to be a special bonus minisode, but life happened and we made the decision (or me, Pamela did) to release this as our regular episode. We watched the Oprah interview of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. This discussion is from our viewpoints based on what was discussed in the … Continue reading Prince Harry and Meghan Interview →

Hey listeners! So, this was meant to be a special bonus minisode, but life happened and we made the decision (or me, Pamela did) to release this as our regular episode. We watched the Oprah interview of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. This discussion is from our viewpoints based on what was discussed in the interview. Trigger warning: in the interview there is discussion of depression and suicidal thoughts and we discuss that as well, so if that is possibly triggering for you, please take care. If you have not watched the interview, please do! We will spoil everything and if you do not want it spoiled, then watch. Here is the link to the interview on CBS.com, https://www.cbs.com/shows/oprah-with-meghan-and-harry-a-cbs-primetime-special/video/i6UW_WTQjLrEeOoObMmlwrFLTTypvuZm/cbs-presents-oprah-with-meghan-and-harry-a-primetime-special/. It is free, so there are ads. Side note, we drank A LOT of wine! We are very drunk towards the end. I (Pamela) apologize for any laugh-snorting, mispronouncing words (the ro- and ru- words are hard on Southerners!)

Hey listeners! We have a really fun, interesting episode for y’all. We watched A Century of the Queen Mother: 100 Years in 100 Minutes. Before we give you the synopsis, spoiler alert, a lot of the information discussed relates to the latest season of Netflix’s The Crown. Do not listen if you do not want … Continue reading A Century of the Queen Mother: 100 Years in 100 Minutes →

Hey listeners! We have a really fun, interesting episode for y'all. We watched A Century of the Queen Mother: 100 Years in 100 Minutes. Before we give you the synopsis, spoiler alert, a lot of the information discussed relates to the latest season of Netflix's The Crown. Do not listen if you do not want spoilers. Here is the synopsis from Amazon Prime: "This one-of-a-kind documentary examines her love for her husband and daughters, her support for the institution of monarchy, her animosity towards Mrs. Simpson and Princess Diana and her extravagant lifestyle and love of racing, gardens and fashion." Here is the link to the documentary, Queen Mother.

Hey listeners! Any bookworms or avid spellers out there? Whether you are a stickler for accurate spelling or not, we think you will enjoy the documentary Spellbound. We cover this documentary and give our take on the eight spellers covered in the film. Here is the synopsis of the film from Wikipedia.  Spellbound is a … Continue reading Spellbound →

Hey listeners! Any bookworms or avid spellers out there? Whether you are a stickler for accurate spelling or not, we think you will enjoy the documentary Spellbound. We cover this documentary and give our take on the eight spellers covered in the film. Here is the synopsis of the film from Wikipedia. Spellbound is a 2002 documentary that was directed by Jeffrey Blitz. The film follows eight competitors in the 1999 Scripps National Spelling Bee. The film received positive reviews and won several awards, including a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spellbound_(2002_film) Also, stay through the end because Pamela does a little "Where are they now?" update on these kids.

Hello listeners! In this episode, we review the documentary A Courtship. It was an interesting one! Here is the synopsis off of Amazon Prime. A documentary about Christian Courtship, an alternative to dating that seeks to ensure purity until marriage. Kelly renounces dating believing that her parents along with God should find her husband. Enter the … Continue reading A Courtship →

Hello listeners! In this episode, we review the documentary A Courtship. It was an interesting one! Here is the synopsis off of Amazon Prime. A documentary about Christian Courtship, an alternative to dating that seeks to ensure purity until marriage. Kelly renounces dating believing that her parents along with God should find her husband. Enter the Wright family who become her spiritual parents. They discover a promising suitor, but when his religious beliefs conflict with theirs, they wonder whether he is the man God has chosen. https://www.amazon.com/Courtship-Kelly-Boggus/dp/B018396PBM

Hey listeners,  We have a quick update for you all. We hope you all are doing well and staying healthy.  Sarah & Pamela

Hey listeners, We have a quick update for you all. We hope you all are doing well and staying healthy. Sarah & Pamela

Welcome to our first episode in our new format! We reviewed the HBO documentary, State of Play – Trophy Kids. We hope you enjoy our own insights into over zealous parents and their interest in their children’s sports.  Here is the synopsis from HBO’s website: State of Play is a cutting-edge documentary series from filmmaker Peter … Continue reading State of Play – Trophy Kids →

Welcome to our first episode in our new format! We reviewed the HBO documentary, State of Play - Trophy Kids. We hope you enjoy our own insights into over zealous parents and their interest in their children's sports. Here is the synopsis from HBO's website: State of Play is a cutting-edge documentary series from filmmaker Peter Berg that explores vital themes in society and culture through the unifying lens of sports. Parents are increasingly dedicated to leading their children towards a professional sports career, sacrificing everything for this singular goal. State of Play follows their “trophy kids,” documenting the rigors placed on them by their obsessive parents eager to see them make it. https://www.hbo.com/documentaries/state-of-play-trophy-kids

Hey everyone! Happy New Year! While we took a longer hiatus than expected, but we are so excited to be back to bring you more Motherhood on Tap! For our first episode back we are getting you all caught up on what has been going on in our lives and updating the exciting changes we … Continue reading We’re back!!!! →

Hey everyone! Happy New Year! While we took a longer hiatus than expected, but we are so excited to be back to bring you more Motherhood on Tap! For our first episode back we are getting you all caught up on what has been going on in our lives and updating the exciting changes we have for the show. Enjoy! FYI, we recorded this episode back in November, so some information will be old.

We hope you all are doing well with what is going on in our world now. We have enjoyed bringing you all our thoughts and feelings on motherhood and we want to keep doing that, but right now we need a little bit of a break.  So, Motherhood on Tap will be taking a hiatus as we regroup, rebrand, and refocus on all the things that matter most to us. We feel this will get us in the right mindset to bring you all new and relevant content in the future. This isn’t a goodbye, but talk soon. We plan to relaunch with all new episodes in the fall of this year.  We will be keeping all of our past episodes available for you to listen, share, and review. We hope you all take care, stay healthy, and keep laughing through it all. Talk soon. 

When we started Motherhood On Tap, we wanted to share our own struggles with parenting, but also understand other mothers out there and what they are facing and how we as a whole, as mothers, can help each other through these struggles. So we decided we would discuss issues that mothers of color face still in today's society. We hope this episode demonstrates how we stand in solidarity with people of color and the BLM movement. Show links: https://www.americanprogress.org/issues/women/news/2012/07/17/11870/giving-a-voice-to-mothers-of-color/ https://www.americanprogress.org/issues/early-childhood/news/2016/08/05/142296/black-families-work-more-earn-less-and-face-difficult-child-care-choices/ https://medium.com/@lilygc/hardship-personified-single-mothers-and-single-mothers-of-color-1d019364f631https://www.parents.com/pregnancy/complications/health-and-safety-issues/black-mothers-and-babies-have-the-worst-birth-outcome/ https://www.americanprogress.org/issues/women/reports/2019/05/02/469186/eliminating-racial-disparities-maternal-infant-mortality/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1595019/

As the world continues the various lockdowns for COVID-19, we continue our check-ins through Zoom and tell each other how we are holding up. We are both having some good days and some bad days and we know you all are too. Side note, this episode was recorded several weeks ago before the death of George Floyd and the protests going on. We wanted to make you all aware of our sensitivity to this issue and why we did not post this episode last week. As always, we hope our show brings you some laughs as well as confirmation that we are all in this together.

Hi, mamas. Sarah here. On behalf of Pamela and myself, I am here to say that Motherhood on Tap condemns all forms of racism and violence. We, along with many others in the podcasting community, mourn the loss of all those whose lives have ended as a result of senseless brutality. To show our support for people of color, we are participating in this week’s podcast blackout and will not be posting our regular episode today. Pamela and I are well aware that we are two white women and that we exist within a society where we benefit from the color of our skin. It is likely that a lot of our listeners fit into this demographic as well. It would be easy for us to simply ignore the ongoing racial injustice in our country, but we are choosing to use our platform (and our privilege) to stand in solidarity with people of color. Please take the time that you would have spent listening to this week’s episode to start educating yourself on the systemic racism in the US and how you can be a powerful ally and advocate. There are many educational books and articles available on these topics - I personally just started reading “White Fragility” by Robin Diangelo. If you are able, please also consider donating to organizations that are fighting for equal rights for all people. Let us never forget those who’ve needlessly died, and let us work to make sure it doesn’t happen again.

We have all been stuck at home now for several weeks due to the COVID-19 virus and feeling a little stir crazy. We decided to "meet up" through a Zoom call and record a check-in episode for you all. Sound quality may not be the best since it was over Zoom and we also had to record really late at night after our children went to bed. We hope you enjoy us discussing the hardships of working from home with kids and trying to entertain them.

Motherhood on Tap presents Salacious History - Sarah’s podcast about moments in history that were shaped by sex, romance, and people who were generally down to clown. Pamela and Sarah would like to share a recent minisode about how the coronavirus quarantine has impacted married couples...ENJOY! As the coronavirus continues to spread, the CDC continues to recommend social distancing, which means only leaving one’s home when absolutely necessary, and when you are in public, staying at least six feet away from those around you. The six-foot rule, however, does not apply to partners or family members that you live with. With married couples and domestic partners spending an unprecedented amount of time together at home, what kind of impact does this have on their relationships?

So, we all need a break and some fun, especially right now, so we decided to quiz each other and have some laughs. This was recorded before all of the quarantines happening all over our state and the country, but not a bad idea for a potential Zoom mommies call over coffee or other tasty beverages and quiz each other for a few laughs. We have some links in the show notes where we found our quizzes for this episode. We hope all of our listeners are staying safe and healthy. Thanks for letting us entertain you!Quizzeshttps://www.mom365.com/mom/mom-quizzes/mom-personality-quizhttps://www.bustle.com/p/11-personality-quizzes-to-do-with-friends-that-will-tell-you-all-you-need-to-know-about-each-other-9076186Random stuff:Ashley Graham baby storyWhat is a Leap Year?

We don't always admit that there are things we must do as moms that we completely hate. We want to hide, secretly roll our eyes, or pretend we absolutely love it while moaning on the inside. This episode covers all of that! Sarah and Pamela discuss the things they hate the most with motherhood. Please note, we are not saying we hate being moms or hate motherhood at all! What we are saying is there are some tasks or responsibilities as moms that we do not like/care for/want to do. We think this topic is so relevant now during our social distancing! Grab something good to drink and see if you agree with our thoughts. We would love to hear your own and share them on our show (anonymously, if you want)! Email us at motherhoodontap@gmail.com. Show notes:10 things all new moms hate....15 Normal Things All Moms HateRandom stuff:Mating snakes prompt closure of part of Florida park'Perfume cloud' helps German police sniff out drunk driverSide note: We recorded several episodes before the stay-at-home order was issued for our state of North Carolina. This episode was recorded back in February, so some topics we discussed will be a little old.

March is Women's History Month and we decided to end the month with another bad ass moms episode! In this episode we cover the lives and accomplishments of Eustacia Cutler and Candy Lightner. We also have a wonderful drink of gin and ginger ale that's simple and a must try. Show notes:Eustacia Cutler https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Temple_Grandinhttps://www.autismspeaks.org/what-autismhttp://www.templegrandineustaciacutlerautismfund.com/eustacia-cutlerhttps://www.aspergers101.com/day-great-eustacia-cutler/Candy Lightnerhttps://www.biography.com/activist/candy-lightner Random stuff:Roxboro woman celebrates 100th birthday by going to jail8 Personality Traits of Highly Intelligent People (Backed by Science)

Have you ever felt like you been so busy during the day, but NOTHING was accomplished? I think we all have. Between life, children, our children's activities, our spouse/partner, and trying to have our own personal life, how can we get anything done? We discuss some obstacles that get in our way and then some tips and possible solutions to help us all be more productive and feel like we are getting some things done. Of course we have a few laughs and yummy drinks while we discuss and share our own frustrations with feeling productive. Show notes:Obstacles that keep us from being productive8 Reasons You are Not as Productive as You Can Be (and How to Fix Them)Plan your day through to-do lists18 Habits of Highly Productive People: What Efficient People Have in CommonRandom stuff:'I'm the sheriff': Detroit-area lawman stops phony cop carValentine's Day Facts

We take on a relevant topic for all parents right now. How do we keep our kids healthy in this cold and flu season. We go over how the immune system works and how important it is, tips and tricks on how to keep your children (and yourself), and we go on a side rant about the importance of vaccines. Grab a cold, satisfying drink and hopefully we can help with your family battle this rough time of the year. Show notes:What is the Immune System?Cold symptoms vs Flu symptomsImportance of the Flu VaccineDifferent Types of Flu VaccinesDon't Send Your Child to School SickLinks for keeping family healthy:10 Ways to Keep Kids Healthy During the School YearMy Kid Is Sick Again: Tips for Keeping Kids HealthyParents: Tips for Raising Safe and Healthy KidsStaying healthy in school: Kid-friendly tipsBack-to-School Tips for Keeping Kids HealthyRandom stuff:Atari plans to open video game-themed resorts in 8 US cities Man who ate the $120,000 banana art installation says he isn't sorry and did it to create art

We are back together after a slight recording hiatus because baby Riley is here. Sarah recalls her birth story with Riley and how she is doing. He even joins us in the recording with his adorable baby whimpers (in case you hear them). Pamela did have some random crap from the internet, since it had been a while. Try to follow along as she tries to explain the "new" way to calculate dog years. Random stuff:Dream House winners cannot afford their homeNew way to calculate dog years

This episode we finished our discussion on bullying. Pamela dives into the signs to look for if you suspect if your child is being bullied and what steps you can take to stop and help your child with the bullying. These steps are for both home, school, sports, etc. She also discusses the other side of the situation, what if you suspect your child is the bully. She offers the signs that your child might be bullying someone and how you can help your child to stop bullying and understand why they are bullying someone. Pamela also highlights the most recent case of a young man who took his own life due to the bullying he received. This segment covers suicide, so please use discretion. Again, we hope this episode is informative and not judgmental because that is not our intention. This is a topic we want more people discussing so we all can help children be successful adults. Show links:parenttoolkit.comIs My Child a Bully?Channing Smith

This episode is part 1 of our discussion on bullying. Do you worry about if your child is being bullied or what to do if they are being bullied? What if your child is the one who is bullying someone else? We will discuss all angles of this hot and controversial topic. In this part, Sarah provides the research, statistics, and background about what bullying actually is and how often it happens. We really hope this episode will open people's eyes and ears to understanding that this is a serious issue and discuss how we can stop bullying from continuing. Show notes:What is bullying? Statistics & Research https://www.stopbullying.gov/media/facts/index.htmlhttps://www.pacer.org/bullying/resources/stats.asphttps://www.dosomething.org/us/facts/11-facts-about-bullying

Hello listeners! We are back with an important and uncomfortable topic. Have you ever been eating dinner and your child asks you an "adult" question and you are not sure how to answer it? Should you be honest? How much detail is needed? Is brushing it off for another time smart or could that affect them from coming back to you with other concerns or questions? It is a lot to think about. We tackle this topic from both professional research and our own personal experiences and offer what advice we found and what might work best and what has not. We hope you listen and gain some insight like we did researching this topic. We all learned something! Show notes: Common Sense Media - discussing difficult topics per age groupAmerican Psychological AssociationImperfectfamilies.comRandom stuff:Woman Climbed Into Bronx Zoo Exhibit To Taunt Lion‘Fake News’ Added To Oxford English Dictionary — ReallyMichigan Drivers Shocked When Billboard Displays Porn For 20 Minutes - SFW link

We all scroll through Pinterest looking at some of the most imaginative and creative gifts you could make for family and friends. But, what if you don't have that kind of time? Or that kind of money? Well, we have you covered. For our Christmas episode this year, we are covering DIY Christmas gifts that are not only easy but budget-friendly too. We share our most favorite ideas and why DIY gifts have become popular and more meaningful lately. Show notes:Why DIY gifts are so special24 DIY Christmas Gifts5 Cheap Gifts Ideas from the Dollar Store Under $10Random stuff:19 Surprising Baby Name Statistics12 Fun Christmas Facts

We're back with part 2 of our review of the Very Brady Renovation. We discuss episodes 3 and 4, including our respect for the construction team on this show and our dislike of one of the designers on the show. Grab a warm and tasty drink and re-watch this show with our commentary in the background.

We followed the saga of purchasing of the Brady Bunch house and announced the show was being filmed. Now, we watched it and we have our thoughts and opinions...a lot of opinions! Part 1 covers episodes 1 and 2 of the HGTV show. Join us as we cover the ins and outs of this unique renovation show that is soooooo "iconic"!

Happy Friday listeners! We are new this week with a somewhat controversial topic, participation trophies. We have all seen the memes and jokes about children receiving participation trophies, but we wanted to have a real conversation on the topic and the background behind the trophies, pros and cons, and does it really make our children entitled? We were surprised with what we found and how our own opinions changed. Show notes:History of participation trophiesPsychological debate round participation trophiesFood for thought…More links to come...

Happy weekend listeners! This week, we are picking up where we left off discussing the mental load and its effects on women, especially mothers. Part 2 covers how to have difficult conversations about the mental load with our spouses and practical steps you can take to begin rebalancing the priorities. So grab a light or heavy (whatever helps you get through) and join us as we discuss how we are trying to rebalance our lives. Show notes:Tips for Rebalancing the Mental Load

We tackle a rather loaded topic over the next two episodes. We are discussing the "mental load", also known as the "invisible load" women, especially mothers, take on a daily basis. In this first part, we discuss the "mental load" cartoon, our own experiences with handling (or lack of) the mental load, and how it can affect mothers. Show notes:"You should've asked" - Mental load cartoon Women’s invisible labor leaves them feeling empty, study findsMom's invisible task listThe mental workload of a motherRandom stuff:Scottish Lake’s DNA Suggests Loch Ness ‘Monster’ Might Be Giant EelBigfoot’s Watching Me: N.C. Man Shares Footage Of Something In The Woods

Hi listeners! Sarah and Pamela are back together for the first time since baby Brianna's arrival. Pamela discusses the circumstances of why she made her arrival a week early and how things have been going since then. Cozy up with something delicious and enjoy some good laughs on Pamela's thoughts on having a family of 5 now. Also, Pamela relishes in having a glass (or plastic cup) of wine after her long hiatus.

This episode we discuss the topic of self-care. We cover a lot of information on this topic from how important self-care is to any person, but especially to pregnant women and moms too. We offer the benefits of self-care, ways you can provide self-care, and even cheaper and/or free options of self-care that you probably wouldn't think about! So, we suggest putting on something comfy with a tasty beverage and indulge yourself in this new episode. Show notes:Self-care for busy momsSelf-care ideas for exhausted parentsSelf-care ideas for working momsWhy Self-Care Is Important for Your Physical and Mental HealthSelf-Care During PregnancyThe self-care checklist that will refresh new mamasadditional links:https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/health/wellness/a25655596/self-care-for-moms/https://www.huffpost.com/entry/mom-selfcare-is-nonnegoti_b_1171034https://www.whattoexpect.com/first-year/postpartum/easy-ways-sneak-self-care-new-moms/Random stuff:Fitness trackers are good for your health, but that 10,000-step goal is overblownNonagenarian drinks between 12 and 20 glasses of beer per day

In our episode today, we discuss "parent fails" or incidents where parents have good intentions but those intentions fall short or fail completely. Like the perfect family photo that isn't so perfect. Or a bad clothing decision for your child, especially on picture day. Or even letting something slip and your child keeps repeating those words for everyone to hear. We discuss some of the best parent fails we found online and some of our own we have experienced. Please join us for a good laugh! Show links:https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/life/parenting/g3729/funny-parent-fails/https://www.boredpanda.com/funny-parenting-fails/ utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=organicRandom stuff:How Microexpressions Can Make Moods Contagious Satellite images show items left behind at Apollo 11 moon landing site 50 years later

In this episode, we are continuing our discussion of what NOT to say to pregnant woman. This includes discussing if a woman is too young/old to be pregnant, how much a woman weighs or is gaining during her pregnancy, and we share some horror stories we found online from real moms who had their own "what not to say" moment. Finally, we thought we should share what you SHOULD say to a pregnant woman. Another fun, interesting discussion that gets us fired up! So grab a tasty beverage or slushie and enjoy.

Join Pamela and Sarah as they discuss some of the dumbest/meanest/most insensitive things that are said to pregnant women all the time. WHY DO PEOPLE TALK??? Also, Pamela gives an in-depth overview of why a c-section delivery is not "taking the easy way out."

This week we finish our interview with Cecily White-Cooper, who is a teacher and a mother of twins. She also has a podcast of her own on teaching: Teacher CES Podcast. In part 2 of our talk with Cecily, we discuss what is like being the mom of twins. We discuss what it was like for her finding out she would be having twins, what are the biggest differences giving birth to twins over having a single baby, and what it's like to suddenly have two newborns to care for. We also discuss challenges that come with having multiples as well as any misconceptions people might have about raising multiples. We also touch base on how friends and family can help out a new mom of multiples and provide any support. We had a great time talking with Cecily and we know you will enjoy this conversation we had with her. For more information on Cecily and to listen to her podcast, visit:Podcast website: http://teacherces.libsyn.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/teacherces Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/teacherces Facebook: www.facebook.com/teacherces

We are back! We hope you all had a wonderful July 4th break. This week we interviewed a wonderful woman, Cecily White-Cooper, who is a teacher and a mother of twins (we will discuss that next week) and has a podcast of her own on teaching: Teacher CES Podcast. We discuss her experience being a teacher, what subject she loves to teach, and even the pros and cons of being a teacher. We also discuss how to prepare your children ready for kindergarten when they are rising kindergarteners. How do you as a parent help your child get a good start in school? What do parents need to do to connect with their child's teacher? We had a great time talking with Cecily and we know you will enjoy this conversation we had with her. For more information on Cecily and to listen to her podcast, visit:Podcast website: http://teacherces.libsyn.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/teacherces Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/teacherces Facebook: www.facebook.com/teacherces

We are finishing up our discussion of crazy parenting advice throughout history. We are wrapping up focusing on the 1940's through the 1970's. We hope you enjoy and have a good laugh as we did. Personally, we think parents had it a little easier "back in the day". Show links: coming soon.

Have you ever read past parenting advice or hear from a relative what they would feed a baby "way back when"? Well after our Old Wives' Tales episode, we thought we would go another step and look at parenting through history. Beginning with the turn of the 20th century (around 1900) and ending at the 1970s. Part 1 discusses the periods between 1900-1930s. This has been hilarious and eye-opening for us and we hope you will appreciate the humor and how parenting has evolved over time. Show links:https://www.redbookmag.com/life/mom-kids/g4109/worst-parenting-advice-through-the-decades/?slide=1 https://howtoadult.com/childrearing-practices-1800s-8084427.html https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2013/04/dont-think-of-ugly-people-how-parenting-advice-has-changed/275108/ https://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/parenting/baby/caring-for-baby/85019454/terrible-parenting-advice-from-the-1920s https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/life/parenting/g4223/weird-parenting-trends-100-years/ https://www.positive-parenting-ally.com/parenting-styles.htmlRandom crap links will be posted with Part 2.