Okayest Moms: The Podcast

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In this episode, we chat with Jamie Kolnick of Jam With Jamie all about how to bring music into your own home and why music education is so important for kids. Founder and CEO of Jam With Jamie, a nationwide children's entertainment company joins us to talk about the importance of music appreciation with children of all ages. Jamie also shares about life as a mother and entrepreneur, and how she makes it all work. About Jamie Jamie Kolnick is a woman of many hats- entrepreneur, philanthropist, writer and performer are a few of those roles. She is a mother of three, the Founder/CEO of Jam with Jamie, a nationwide children's music entertainment company, and the Co-founder of The “Epstein Reach for the Stars Scholarship Foundation” in memory of her parents and brother who have passed away. From Off-Broadway as the lead in “Wanda's Monster" with music by Laurie Berkner to creating and starring in a highly awarded web series, Jamie has extensive experience in the theatrical and television world as a performer, producer, creator and writer. She has become a star personality in the parenting world through Jam with Jamie and is a familiar voice to families worldwide. Her upcoming children's music festival "Little Jam Fest" will launch March 3, 2024 in Miami. Jamie lives in her hometown of Miami with her husband and kiddos, Zach (7), Evan (5) and Zoey (2).  Follow Jam With Jamie, and Jamie Kolnick on Instagram.

We talk to Michelle Icard, author of Eight Setbacks That Can Make A Child A Success, about letting our kids make mistakes, and how to help them work through them. about michelle icard Michelle Icard has worked with parents, children, and teachers for more than 20 years, creating curriculum, books, and programs that help them better understand and navigate early adolescence.  Michelle is the author of three books on this subject. Her latest, 8 Setbacks That Can Make a Child a Success: What to Do and What to Say to Turn “Failures' into Character-Building Moments (2023) is an invaluable playbook for anxious parents everywhere, ensuring that a child's mistakes or rebellions don't become the headline of their childhood, but instead become a launch pad to a better future.  She has two young adult children who mostly live elsewhere these days, which leaves lots of time for walking her dogs, binging shows, and puzzling (crossword and jigsaw) with her husband in Charlotte, North Carolina.  Follow Michelle on Instagram, or join her parenting group on Facebook.

Pardon our lack of intro in this episode but we had to bring you your sex questions answered with Debbie. Enjoy part 2 of our most requested episode! about debbie Debbie was the girl that bought in a book from the library into primary school to teach her friends about sex. The teenager who tore agony aunt pages from magazines and kept them in files for future reference. The student who held Ann Summers parties and held open conversations about sex. She went on to gain my BA (Hons) in Criminology & Sociology - focusing on Sex and Sex Education in Society. Since then she has gone on to complete a Diploma in Psychosexual Therapy (with Distinction). Sex and relationships has always fascinated her. From grown ups embarrassment and awkwardness, to social scripts and pressures and enjoyment for all. She wants to make it easier for you, to have those conversations, to help yourselves and to normalise sex and relationships for all. To improve our understanding, and accept and embrace sex and what that means to us as individuals. GET READY FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR WITH ESSENTIAL CALENDAR! Ready or not, the school year is just around the corner! Drop offs, pick ups, sports, lessons, activities, birthday parties- it's all coming back at once, and you're going to need a way to keep it all straight! With the Essential Calendar Quarterly Calendar Club you'll receive a new calendar every 3 months and get a discounted subscription rate of 10% off. Each calendar is 3 months- at a glance, making sure you don't overbook, or under-book depending on how many extroverts you have in your family. Click here to get 10% off your order at The Essential Calendar! SAVE TIME WITH HELLO FRESH With the busy back to school season just around the corner, there has never been a better time to try Hello Fresh. With Hello Fresh, you get everything you need to get dinner on the table delivered directly to your door. You choose the meals from their weekly menu, how many servings you'd like it to be and they do the rest! No more trips to the grocery store, or endless hours of meal planning because you can do that all in one step with Hello Fresh! And if your plans change you can easily skip a week on their user-friendly app. Okayest Moms listeners can get 18 meals free (50% off your first 4 boxes), making the price per serving under $5! To get this deal, just click here and complete your order. 

Our number one most requested episode! Sex educator, Debbie Bere, joins us to talk about sex after kids. about debbie Debbie was the girl that bought in a book from the library into primary school to teach her friends about sex. The teenager who tore agony aunt pages from magazines and kept them in files for future reference. The student who held Ann Summers parties and held open conversations about sex. She went on to gain my BA (Hons) in Criminology & Sociology - focusing on Sex and Sex Education in Society. Since then she has gone on to complete a Diploma in Psychosexual Therapy (with Distinction). Sex and relationships has always fascinated her. From grown ups embarrassment and awkwardness, to social scripts and pressures and enjoyment for all. She wants to make it easier for you, to have those conversations, to help yourselves and to normalise sex and relationships for all. To improve our understanding, and accept and embrace sex and what that means to us as individuals. things we mention Gottman Love Cards GET READY FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR WITH ESSENTIAL CALENDAR! Ready or not, the school year is just around the corner! Drop offs, pick ups, sports, lessons, activities, birthday parties- it's all coming back at once, and you're going to need a way to keep it all straight! With the Essential Calendar Quarterly Calendar Club you'll receive a new calendar every 3 months and get a discounted subscription rate of 10% off. Each calendar is 3 months- at a glance, making sure you don't overbook, or under-book depending on how many extroverts you have in your family. Click here to get 10% off your order at The Essential Calendar! SAVE TIME WITH HELLO FRESH With the busy back to school season just around the corner, there has never been a better time to try Hello Fresh. With Hello Fresh, you get everything you need to get dinner on the table delivered directly to your door. You choose the meals from their weekly menu, how many servings you'd like it to be and they do the rest! No more trips to the grocery store, or endless hours of meal planning because you can do that all in one step with Hello Fresh! And if your plans change you can easily skip a week on their user-friendly app. Okayest Moms listeners can get 18 meals free (50% off your first 4 boxes), making the price per serving under $5! To get this deal, just click here and complete your order. 

Life is hard, and knowing exactly what to say to show your loved ones you care can be even harder. Olivia Howell, creator of the Fresh Starts Registry, and co-author of Simple Scripts to Support Your People: What to Say When You Don't Know How to Say joins us to discuss how to keep your female friendships alive even when life is busy. Meet olivia howell Olivia Howell is the co-founder and CEO of Fresh Starts Registry, the first and only platform for everything you need to begin again, including divorce or breakup, moving, career changes, stepping into your truth, or starting again after grief. After her own divorce in 2019, Olivia had an 'aha moment' when she realized that we celebrate weddings and babies with a registry, but in the moments we really need to restock our life, like divorce, job loss, or any brave decision and major life change, we need the support, both in the form of support items for your home and the experts who become our hype team. From there, Fresh Starts Registry was born, the first Support Registry and Divorce Registry - and the only platform which aggregates support experts for all life changes and supports the Fresh Starts Experts in their marketing, business, and public relations. Olivia is also the co-host of the top rated podcast, A Fresh Story, and the co-author of Simple Scripts to Support Your People: What to Say When You Don't Know What to Say. You can find Olivia on Instagram. things we mention Buy a copy of Simple Scripts to Support Your People: What to Say When You Don't Know What to Say now! GET READY FOR the school year WITH ESSENTIAL CALENDAR! Ready or not, the school year is just around the corner! Drop offs, pick ups, sports, lessons, activities, birthday parties- it's all coming back at once, and you're going to need a way to keep it all straight! With the Essential Calendar Quarterly Calendar Club you'll receive a new calendar every 3 months and get a discounted subscription rate of 10% off. Each calendar is 3 months- at a glance, making sure you don't overbook, or under-book depending on how many extroverts you have in your family. Click here to get 10% off your order at The Essential Calendar! SAVE TIME WITH HELLO FRESH With the busy back to school season just around the corner, there has never been a better time to try Hello Fresh. With Hello Fresh, you get everything you need to get dinner on the table delivered directly to your door. You choose the meals from their weekly menu, how many servings you'd like it to be and they do the rest! No more trips to the grocery store, or endless hours of meal planning because you can do that all in one step with Hello Fresh! And if your plans change you can easily skip a week on their user-friendly app. Okayest Moms listeners can get 18 meals free (50% off your first 4 boxes), making the price per serving under $5! To get this deal, just click here and complete your order.  OKAYEST MOMS: THE PODCAST COMMUNITY www.okayestmoms.com Instagram: @OkayestMomsPodcast Tiktok: @OkayestMoms Facebook: Okayest Moms Community Youtube: @OkayestMomsPodcast Submit your Okayest Mom Moment: Leave us a message at (916) 778-0545, or email us at hey@okayestmoms.com.

Tami Hackbarth, 100% Guilt Free Self Care Coach, rejoins us to talk about why you need to put your physical health as a top priority by making that appointment you've been putting off, and how to clear room on your plate to actually make it happen. meet tami hackbarth Tami Hackbarth helps women feel less like shit so they can create the world they want to live in. She is a life+work coach, Fair Play Facilitator, author, speaker and hosts the 100% Guilt-Free Self-Care podcast. She is a former elementary school teacher who has a middle schooler so she has systems and sass to get stuff done. You can find more on her website, and follow her on Instagram. things we mentioned Fair Play Find Your Unicorn Space Drop The Ball: Achieve More By Doing Less How Not To Hate Your Husband After Kids Wet Brush GET READY FOR the school year WITH ESSENTIAL CALENDAR! Ready or not, the school year is just around the corner! Drop offs, pick ups, sports, lessons, activities, birthday parties- it's all coming back at once, and you're going to need a way to keep it all straight! With the Essential Calendar Quarterly Calendar Club you'll receive a new calendar every 3 months and get a discounted subscription rate of 10% off. Each calendar is 3 months- at a glance, making sure you don't overbook, or under-book depending on how many extroverts you have in your family. Click here to get 10% off your order at The Essential Calendar! SAVE TIME WITH HELLO FRESH With the busy back to school season just around the corner, there has never been a better time to try Hello Fresh. With Hello Fresh, you get everything you need to get dinner on the table delivered directly to your door. You choose the meals from their weekly menu, how many servings you'd like it to be and they do the rest! No more trips to the grocery store, or endless hours of meal planning because you can do that all in one step with Hello Fresh! And if your plans change you can easily skip a week on their user-friendly app. Okayest Moms listeners can get 18 meals free (50% off your first 4 boxes), making the price per serving under $5! To get this deal, just click here and complete your order.  OKAYEST MOMS: THE PODCAST COMMUNITY www.okayestmoms.com Instagram: @OkayestMomsPodcast Tiktok: @OkayestMoms Facebook: Okayest Moms Community Youtube: @OkayestMomsPodcast Submit your Okayest Mom Moment: Leave us a message at (916) 778-0545, or email us at hey@okayestmoms.com.

The term may be from the 70's, but matrescence is slowly becoming a part of our Zeitgeist in 2023. Google may not recognize its spelling, but any mother can quickly identify with the physical, emotional, mental, hormonal, and spiritual transition a woman goes through after becoming a mother. We talk with Heather Boneparth about navigating this life stage, the role the patriarchy plays, and how to help other mothers through it. about heather boneparth Heather Joelle Boneparth is the Director of Business and Legal Affairs for Bone Fide Wealth, LLC. She is a lawyer by trade but a writer at heart. Her newsletter, Our Tiny Rebellions, examines women's little wins and losses to realize bigger gains in our lives. She is funnier on social media: @averagejoelle.  GET READY FOR the school year WITH ESSENTIAL CALENDAR! Ready or not, the school year is just around the corner! Drop offs, pick ups, sports, lessons, activities, birthday parties- it's all coming back at once, and you're going to need a way to keep it all straight! With the Essential Calendar Quarterly Calendar Club you'll receive a new calendar every 3 months and get a discounted subscription rate of 10% off. Each calendar is 3 months- at a glance, making sure you don't overbook, or under-book depending on how many extroverts you have in your family. Click here to get 10% off your order at The Essential Calendar! SAVE TIME WITH HELLO FRESH With the busy back to school season just around the corner, there has never been a better time to try Hello Fresh. With Hello Fresh, you get everything you need to get dinner on the table delivered directly to your door. You choose the meals from their weekly menu, how many servings you'd like it to be and they do the rest! No more trips to the grocery store, or endless hours of meal planning because you can do that all in one step with Hello Fresh! And if your plans change you can easily skip a week on their user-friendly app. Okayest Moms listeners can get 18 meals free (50% off your first 4 boxes), making the price per serving under $5! To get this deal, just click here and complete your order.  OKAYEST MOMS: THE PODCAST COMMUNITY www.okayestmoms.com Instagram: @OkayestMomsPodcast Tiktok: @OkayestMoms Facebook: Okayest Moms Community Youtube: @OkayestMomsPodcast Submit your Okayest Mom Moment: Leave us a message at (916) 778-0545, or email us at hey@okayestmoms.com.

All of our summer time favorites, and a few others we've collected along the way. Heather's favorites Harper Wilde Bliss Triangle Bralette Glass straws Plastic cups Vuori knock offs brittany's favorites @mmonicajoycee on TikTok G2G Chocolate Chip Protein Bars Rattan All-in-One Serving Caddy HP Victus Gaming Computer Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza GET READY FOR the school year WITH ESSENTIAL CALENDAR! Ready or not, the school year is just around the corner! Drop offs, pick ups, sports, lessons, activities, birthday parties- it's all coming back at once, and you're going to need a way to keep it all straight! With the Essential Calendar Quarterly Calendar Club you'll receive a new calendar every 3 months and get a discounted subscription rate of 10% off. Each calendar is 3 months- at a glance, making sure you don't overbook, or under-book depending on how many extroverts you have in your family. Click here to get 10% off your order at The Essential Calendar! SAVE TIME WITH HELLO FRESH With the busy back to school season just around the corner, there has never been a better time to try Hello Fresh. With Hello Fresh, you get everything you need to get dinner on the table delivered directly to your door. You choose the meals from their weekly menu, how many servings you'd like it to be and they do the rest! No more trips to the grocery store, or endless hours of meal planning because you can do that all in one step with Hello Fresh! And if your plans change you can easily skip a week on their user-friendly app. Okayest Moms listeners can get 18 meals free (50% off your first 4 boxes), making the price per serving under $5! To get this deal, just click here and complete your order.  OKAYEST MOMS: THE PODCAST COMMUNITY www.okayestmoms.com Instagram: @OkayestMomsPodcast Tiktok: @OkayestMoms Facebook: Okayest Moms Community Youtube: @OkayestMomsPodcast Submit your Okayest Mom Moment: Leave us a message at (916) 778-0545, or email us at hey@okayestmoms.com.

If your summer has been anything like ours, you've been spending a lot of time thinking about snacks. We talk the snacks our kids are loving right now, and adult snacks too. things we mentioned Dot's Pretzels Barebell's Protein Bars G2G Protein Bars GET READY FOR the school year WITH ESSENTIAL CALENDAR! Ready or not, the school year is just around the corner! Drop offs, pick ups, sports, lessons, activities, birthday parties- it's all coming back at once, and you're going to need a way to keep it all straight! With the Essential Calendar Quarterly Calendar Club you'll receive a new calendar every 3 months and get a discounted subscription rate of 10% off. Each calendar is 3 months- at a glance, making sure you don't overbook, or under-book depending on how many extroverts you have in your family. Click here to get 10% off your order at The Essential Calendar! SAVE TIME WITH HELLO FRESH With the busy back to school season just around the corner, there has never been a better time to try Hello Fresh. With Hello Fresh, you get everything you need to get dinner on the table delivered directly to your door. You choose the meals from their weekly menu, how many servings you'd like it to be and they do the rest! No more trips to the grocery store, or endless hours of meal planning because you can do that all in one step with Hello Fresh! And if your plans change you can easily skip a week on their user-friendly app. Okayest Moms listeners can get 18 meals free (50% off your first 4 boxes), making the price per serving under $5! To get this deal, just click here and complete your order.  OKAYEST MOMS: THE PODCAST COMMUNITY www.okayestmoms.com Instagram: @OkayestMomsPodcast Tiktok: @OkayestMoms Facebook: Okayest Moms Community Youtube: @OkayestMomsPodcast Submit your Okayest Mom Moment: Leave us a message at (916) 778-0545, or email us at hey@okayestmoms.com.

We asked our audience for their best back to school advice/hack/wisdom, and did you guys deliver! We know every house and school has it's own set of needs, but there is a pearl of wisdom for everyone to get your school year off on the right foot! things we mentioned The Boys Body Book The Care and Keeping of You Part I Hamilton Beach Breakfast Sandwich Maker GET READY FOR the school year WITH ESSENTIAL CALENDAR! Ready or not, the school year is just around the corner! Drop offs, pick ups, sports, lessons, activities, birthday parties- it's all coming back at once, and you're going to need a way to keep it all straight! With the Essential Calendar Quarterly Calendar Club you'll receive a new calendar every 3 months and get a discounted subscription rate of 10% off. Each calendar is 3 months- at a glance, making sure you don't overbook, or under-book depending on how many extroverts you have in your family. Click here to get 10% off your order at The Essential Calendar! SAVE TIME WITH HELLO FRESH With the busy back to school season just around the corner, there has never been a better time to try Hello Fresh. With Hello Fresh, you get everything you need to get dinner on the table delivered directly to your door. You choose the meals from their weekly menu, how many servings you'd like it to be and they do the rest! No more trips to the grocery store, or endless hours of meal planning because you can do that all in one step with Hello Fresh! And if your plans change you can easily skip a week on their user-friendly app. Okayest Moms listeners can get 18 meals free (50% off your first 4 boxes), making the price per serving under $5! To get this deal, just click here and complete your order.  OKAYEST MOMS: THE PODCAST COMMUNITY www.okayestmoms.com Instagram: @OkayestMomsPodcast Tiktok: @OkayestMoms Facebook: Okayest Moms Community Youtube: @OkayestMomsPodcast Submit your Okayest Mom Moment: Leave us a message at (916) 778-0545, or email us at hey@okayestmoms.com.

We talk to Kim Jaxon, a Professor of English at Chico State (both or our alma mater!) about what it means to raise a reader. about kim jaxon Dr. Jaxon is a Professor of English (Composition & Literacy) at California State University, Chico and Coordinator of Undergraduate Research for Undergraduate Education (UED). She received her Ph.D. at UC, Berkeley in the Language & Literacy, Society & Culture program in the Graduate School of Education. Her research interests focus on theories of literacy, particularly digital literacies, the teaching of writing, course design, and teacher education. Honored to be awarded the California Association of Teachers of English (CATE) College Teaching Excellence award in 2014; the Outstanding Teacher at Chico State 2019-2020; the Diversity & Inclusion Award in 2019; and the Chico Rotary Educator of the Year in 2021 You can find more from Dr. Jaxon on her website. books we metioned Smile King and Kayla Star Girl The Wild Robot The Guncle Hello Beautiful Home Before Dark The Book of Delights Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow Spare other resources Reading in the Wild Nerdy Book Club Common Sense Media GET 50% OFF A SAM'S CLUB MEMBERSHIP Our listeners know my love and devotion for a certain big box store, but you might be surprised to know there's a new big box store in my life.  Sam's Club offers the bulk pantry staples, snacks, and fresh produce you've come to expect, but it also offers a wide variety of home goods, electronics, toys, and even gas stations at most locations. You can even Scan & Go as you shop, which means that you are spending less time in line to check out. All you have to do is scan the barcodes as you add things to your cart, go through a special line to finish the process, and you're on your way!  Right now, Okayest Moms listeners can get a Sam's Club membership for only $25, which is 50% off. SAVE TIME WITH HELLO FRESH With the busy back to school season just around the corner, there has never been a better time to try Hello Fresh. With Hello Fresh, you get everything you need to get dinner on the table delivered directly to your door. You choose the meals from their weekly menu, how many servings you'd like it to be and they do the rest! No more trips to the grocery store, or endless hours of meal planning because you can do that all in one step with Hello Fresh! And if your plans change you can easily skip a week on their user-friendly app. Okayest Moms listeners can get 18 meals free (50% off your first 4 boxes), making the price per serving under $5! To get this deal, just click here and complete your order.  OKAYEST MOMS: THE PODCAST COMMUNITY www.okayestmoms.com Instagram: @OkayestMomsPodcast Tiktok: @OkayestMoms Facebook: Okayest Moms Community Youtube: @OkayestMomsPodcast Submit your Okayest Mom Moment: Leave us a message at (916) 778-0545, or email us at hey@okayestmoms.com.

We opened up the conversation about volunteering, and boy did you all have a lot to say! In this episode, we share your thoughts (and ours) about how parents are showing up in volunteer organizations, ways you've been able to recruit and keep volunteers, why volunteers are hard to come by, and some of the unseen challenges volunteers who take on larger roles face. GET 50% OFF A SAM'S CLUB MEMBERSHIP Our listeners know my love and devotion for a certain big box store, but you might be surprised to know there's a new big box store in my life.  Sam's Club offers the bulk pantry staples, snacks, and fresh produce you've come to expect, but it also offers a wide variety of home goods, electronics, toys, and even gas stations at most locations. You can even Scan & Go as you shop, which means that you are spending less time in line to check out. All you have to do is scan the barcodes as you add things to your cart, go through a special line to finish the process, and you're on your way!  Right now, Okayest Moms listeners can get a Sam's Club membership for only $25, which is 50% off. SAVE TIME WITH HELLO FRESH With the busy back to school season just around the corner, there has never been a better time to try Hello Fresh. With Hello Fresh, you get everything you need to get dinner on the table delivered directly to your door. You choose the meals from their weekly menu, how many servings you'd like it to be and they do the rest! No more trips to the grocery store, or endless hours of meal planning because you can do that all in one step with Hello Fresh! And if your plans change you can easily skip a week on their user-friendly app. Okayest Moms listeners can get 18 meals free (50% off your first 4 boxes), making the price per serving under $5! To get this deal, just click here and complete your order.  OKAYEST MOMS: THE PODCAST COMMUNITY www.okayestmoms.com Instagram: @OkayestMomsPodcast Tiktok: @OkayestMoms Facebook: Okayest Moms Community Youtube: @OkayestMomsPodcast Submit your Okayest Mom Moment: Leave us a message at (916) 778-0545, or email us at hey@okayestmoms.com.

Brittany and Heather chat about recovering from the chaos of the end of the school year, how summer break is going, summer travel plans. Get 50% off a sam's club membership Our listeners know my love and devotion for a certain big box store, but you might be surprised to know there's a new big box store in my life.  Sam's Club offers the bulk pantry staples, snacks, and fresh produce you've come to expect, but it also offers a wide variety of home goods, electronics, toys, and even gas stations at most locations. You can even Scan & Go as you shop, which means that you are spending less time in line to check out. All you have to do is scan the barcodes as you add things to your cart, go through a special line to finish the process, and you're on your way!  Right now, Okayest Moms listeners can get a Sam's Club membership for only $25, which is 50% off. save time with Hello Fresh With the busy back to school season just around the corner, there has never been a better time to try Hello Fresh. With Hello Fresh, you get everything you need to get dinner on the table delivered directly to your door. You choose the meals from their weekly menu, how many servings you'd like it to be and they do the rest! No more trips to the grocery store, or endless hours of meal planning because you can do that all in one step with Hello Fresh! And if your plans change you can easily skip a week on their user-friendly app. Okayest Moms listeners can get 18 meals free (50% off your first 4 boxes), making the price per serving under $5! To get this deal, just click here and complete your order.  OKAYEST MOMS: THE PODCAST COMMUNITY www.okayestmoms.com Instagram: @OkayestMomsPodcast Tiktok: @OkayestMoms Facebook: Okayest Moms Community Youtube: @OkayestMomsPodcast Submit your Okayest Mom Moment: Leave us a message at (916) 778-0545, or email us at hey@okayestmoms.com.

This summer is the perfect time to revisit processes and the division of labor in your home. Listen to this sponsored episode for the first time if you're a new listener or re-listen and get reinvigorated to create a more equitable household. This episode is part of a sponsored series, and part of our sponsorship was to do coaching sessions with Felicia, one of Tend Task's CEOs. We had our coaching sessions with Felicia, so we will mostly be singing her praises here but rest assured, there are so many talented coaches at Tend Task. We both found that having Felicia as the neutral party in these sessions with our husbands was vital to having successful discussions with our husbands about equitable labor division in the house. Not only did we have some great discussions, but Felicia helped us create processes that help our families run smoother. OKAYEST MOMS: THE PODCAST COMMUNITY www.okayestmoms.com Instagram: @OkayestMomsPodcast Tiktok: @OkayestMoms Facebook: Okayest Moms Community Youtube: @OkayestMomsPodcast

Our popular bedtime and sleep episode is back! We know it's summer and routine is relative but it's never a bad idea to think about sleep. This episode is all about sleep and bedtime, the dreaded parenthood conundrum. We both have very unique child sleep situations. Sleep was a hot button for both of us because it was so hard when we were in the throes of dealing with it. We polled our audience recently about their sleep stories, and the results we got made us feel so much better! It was so nice to know we weren't alone in the struggle. We are both happy to report that sleep is becoming easier in homes today, and we're sharing some suggestions that might help you too! THINGS WE MENTIONED: Sensory sheet Ok to Wake Clock Sound machine  Light therapy lamp Weighted blanket  House of Wise CBD/Melatonin gummies Brittany's sound machine OKAYEST MOMS: THE PODCAST COMMUNITY www.okayestmoms.com Instagram: @OkayestMomsPodcast Tiktok: @OkayestMoms Facebook: Okayest Moms Community Youtube: @OkayestMomsPodcast

It's our annual summer break but it's the perfect time to have a few of the "thousands of tiny conversations" we talk about in this episode. Heather and Brittany talk to sex educator Amy Lang, MA. With over 25 years of experience as a sex educator, Amy shares a practical, scalable approach to having the birds and bees conversation with your kids, and why it's never too early to start. ABOUT amy lang Amy Lang, MA has been a sexual health educator for over 25 years. Surprised by her discomfort with just the idea of talking with her young son about his body, she knew she needed help. Amy did a bunch of research to learn how to talk with kids about bodies and sexuality and realized she could help other parents with this important part of parenting.  In 2006 she started Birds & Bees & Kids.  With her lively, engaging, and down-to-earth style she helps parents become comfortable and confident talking with their kids. Amy's books, online solutions center, and podcast called “Just Say This”, show parents they really can become their kids' go-to birds and bees source.  You can find more on her website, Instagram, and Facebook. Also, check out Amy's advice column style podcast. WHAT TO LISTEN FOR: birds and bees When to start having conversations about sex with your kids What kids need to know at each age and stage How social media and the Internet changes these conversations Things We Mention Amy's new book, Sex Talk with Tweens- What to Say and How to Say It Birds + Bees + Your Kids is Amy's first book that offers scripts to help parents before they begin conversations with their children OKAYEST MOMS: THE PODCAST COMMUNITY www.okayestmoms.com Instagram: @OkayestMomsPodcast Tiktok: @OkayestMoms Facebook: Okayest Moms Community Youtube: @OkayestMomsPodcast

We may have spent last episode complaining about May, so we thought we'd balance it out by sharing our favorites of the month. Spoiler- our most favorite thing about May is that it's over! Heather's favorites Lightweight Hoop Earrings Fleishman Is In Trouble Hello Molly The Other Two House of Wise Daily Sleep Gummies Outdoor TV Stand Smoker Elta MD Sunscreen brittany's favorites Queen Charlotte Plan a girl's trip Silk Oat Milk Creamer  Supergoop Unseen Sunscreen Lego Bonsai Tree Democracy Ab-solution Jeans LEARN MORE ABOUT HARPER WILDE When was the last time you replaced your bra? How about your underwear? If you're anything like us, it's probably been longer than you can remember. We get it. Bras are expensive. Bodies and sizes. Change and search for comfortable options can be never-ending. Enter Harper Wild. Harper Wild is a female-founded company that offers affordable and comfortable bras and underwear in extended sizing, ranging from extra small to four x. They offer wireless and underwire bra styles and underwear options ranging from everyday no-show waste panties to cheeky lux thongs, so there's something for everyone. Discount Code: GOWILDEOKAYESTMOMS | Click here to shop now! GET READY FOR SUMMER WITH ESSENTIAL CALENDAR! Ready or not, summer break is just around the corner! Summer camps, clinics, rehearsals, appointments, vacations, barbecues- we've got some social time to make up for this summer, and we've got just the thing to help you keep your summer straight.  The Essential Calendar Summer Break Calendar allows you to see the entire summer- all 3 months- at a glance, making sure you don't overbook, or under-book depending on how many extroverts you have in your family. It also makes it easy for mom to keep track of that countdown to the first day of school. Click here to get 10% off your order at The Essential Calendar! OKAYEST MOMS: THE PODCAST COMMUNITY www.okayestmoms.com Instagram: @OkayestMomsPodcast Tiktok: @OkayestMoms Facebook: Okayest Moms Community Youtube: @OkayestMomsPodcast

We are back! Between tech issues, scheduling conflicts, and literally every event/activity/appreciation day, May has been a rough month. Come catch up on what's been going on behind the scenes and commiserate with us about all of the craziness that is the month of May as a mom. LEARN MORE ABOUT HARPER WILDE When was the last time you replaced your bra? How about your underwear? If you're anything like us, it's probably been longer than you can remember. We get it. Bras are expensive. Bodies and sizes. Change and search for comfortable options can be never-ending. Enter Harper Wild. Harper Wild is a female-founded company that offers affordable and comfortable bras and underwear in extended sizing, ranging from extra small to four x. They offer wireless and underwire bra styles and underwear options ranging from everyday no-show waste panties to cheeky lux thongs, so there's something for everyone. Discount Code: GOWILDEOKAYESTMOMS | Click here to shop now! GET READY FOR SUMMER WITH ESSENTIAL CALENDAR! Ready or not, summer break is just around the corner! Summer camps, clinics, rehearsals, appointments, vacations, barbecues- we've got some social time to make up for this summer, and we've got just the thing to help you keep your summer straight.  The Essential Calendar Summer Break Calendar allows you to see the entire summer- all 3 months- at a glance, making sure you don't overbook, or underbook depending on how many extroverts you have in your family. It also makes it easy for mom to keep track of that countdown to the first day of school. Click here to get 10% off your order at The Essential Calendar! OKAYEST MOMS: THE PODCAST COMMUNITY www.okayestmoms.com Instagram: @OkayestMomsPodcast Tiktok: @OkayestMoms Facebook: Okayest Moms Community Youtube: @OkayestMomsPodcast

Listen in as we read and hear your stories about imperfect motherhood in our series, Okayest Mom Moments! You know those moments in motherhood that make you pause and whisper “WTF?” under your breath? Those moments that are so unique to motherhood that if you don't laugh, you might cry? These stories are meant to reassure you that no one is doing motherhood perfectly and that there is beauty in the imperfection. SUBMIT YOUR OWN OKAYEST MOM MOMENTS Click here to submit your Okayest Mom Moment or call (916) 778-0545 and leave it as a voicemail. We just might use yours on the podcast!

things we mentioned Heather's Favorites Earrings Striped Tee Elta MD Mineral Sunscreen No. 7 Vitamin C Serum  Daisy Jones and The Six || Audible version Mega Babe Thigh Rescue Brittany's Favorites Soccer Chair (with snack pouches!) Member's Mark Canopy Sam's Club Membership - Get a 1 year membership for 30% off + receive a $20 travel and entertainment credit! Digital Photo Frame The Ordinary Multi-Peptide + HA Serum (formerly The Buffet)] Emergency NYC on Netflix LEARN MORE ABOUT HARPER WILDE When was the last time you replaced your bra? How about your underwear? If you're anything like us, it's probably been longer than you can remember. We get it. Bras are expensive. Bodies and sizes. Change and search for comfortable options can be never-ending. Enter Harper Wild. Harper Wild is a female-founded company that offers affordable and comfortable bras and underwear in extended sizing, ranging from extra small to four x. They offer wireless and underwire bra styles and underwear options ranging from everyday no-show waste panties to cheeky lux thongs, so there's something for everyone. Discount Code: GOWILDEOKAYESTMOMS | SHOP NOW GET READY FOR SUMMER WITH ESSENTIAL CALENDAR! Ready or not, summer break is just around the corner! Summer camps, clinics, rehearsals, appointments, vacations, barbecues- we've got some social time to make up for this summer, and we've got just the thing to help you keep your summer straight.  The Essential Calendar Summer Break Calendar allows you to see the entire summer- all 3 months- at a glance, making sure you don't overbook, or under-book depending on how many extroverts you have in your family. It also makes it easy for mom to keep track of that countdown to the first day of school. Click here to get 10% off your order at The Essential Calendar! OKAYEST MOMS: THE PODCAST COMMUNITY www.okayestmoms.com Instagram: @OkayestMomsPodcast Tiktok: @OkayestMoms Facebook: Okayest Moms Community Youtube: @OkayestMomsPodcast

On this Part II episode, we chat all things sports with sports mom extraordinaire, Meredith, better known on social media as The Volleyball Mom. Meredith shares what her family's commitment to sports looks like, how they balance it, and how she finds humor in it all. This week we are looking at listener responses to our Instagram polls about the sports life balance in your household. We'll take a look at the average hourly commitment per week, the average cost for youth sports, and how families are making room for overwhelming sports schedules in their lives. about Meredith Meet Meredith, an Art Teacher and mom of two with a hilarious TikTok page devoted to laughing her way through youth sports. With a relatable sense of humor and a love for sports, she creates videos that poke fun at the lighter side of kids' sports and also give valuable tips for parents and athletes, earning her a dedicated following. In her free time, Meredith enjoys watching her own kids play sports, cheering them on from the sidelines with enthusiasm and pride. She believes that sports are essential for building teamwork, confidence, and discipline in children, and loves seeing her kids grow and develop through these activities. Follow Meredith on TikTok and Instagram. What to listen for How to make the decision to move up to more competitive teams How to entertain siblings who are not on the team How to find a club/organization that aligns with your values GET READY FOR SUMMER WITH ESSENTIAL CALENDAR! Ready or not, summer break is just around the corner! Summer camps, clinics, rehearsals, appointments, vacations, barbecues- we've got some social time to make up for this summer, and we've got just the thing to help you keep your summer straight.  The Essential Calendar Summer Break Calendar allows you to see the entire summer- all 3 months- at a glance, making sure you don't overbook, or under-book depending on how many extroverts you have in your family. It also makes it easy for mom to keep track of that countdown to the first day of school. Click here to get 10% off your order at The Essential Calendar! Okayest Moms: The Podcast Community www.okayestmoms.com Instagram: @OkayestMomsPodcast Tiktok: @OkayestMoms Facebook: Okayest Moms Community Youtube: @OkayestMomsPodcast

This week we are looking at listener responses to our Instagram polls about the sports life balance in your household. We'll take a look at the average hourly commitment per week, the average cost for youth sports, and how families are making room for overwhelming sports schedules in their lives. What To Listen For How much are we paying for these kids' sports? Why the kids sports world makes us mad How we balance the time and cost commitment Listener submitted comments about youth sports LEARN MORE ABOUT HARPER WILDE When was the last time you replaced your bra? How about your underwear? If you're anything like us, it's probably been longer than you can remember. We get it. Bras are expensive. Bodies and sizes. Change and search for comfortable options can be never-ending. Enter Harper Wild. Harper Wild is a female-founded company that offers affordable and comfortable bras and underwear in extended sizing, ranging from extra small to four x. They offer wireless and underwire bra styles and underwear options ranging from everyday no-show waste panties to cheeky lux thongs, so there's something for everyone. Discount Code: GOWILDEOKAYESTMOMS | SHOP NOW GET READY FOR SUMMER WITH ESSENTIAL CALENDAR! Ready or not, summer break is just around the corner! Summer camps, clinics, rehearsals, appointments, vacations, barbecues- we've got some social time to make up for this summer, and we've got just the thing to help you keep your summer straight.  The Essential Calendar Summer Break Calendar allows you to see the entire summer- all 3 months- at a glance, making sure you don't overbook, or underbook depending on how many extroverts you have in your family. It also makes it easy for mom to keep track of that countdown to the first day of school. Click here to get 10% off your order at The Essential Calendar! Okayest Moms: The Podcast Community www.okayestmoms.com Instagram: @OkayestMomsPodcast Tiktok: @OkayestMoms Facebook: Okayest Moms Community Youtube: @OkayestMomsPodcast

We're back with another realistic look at the things we're cooking, buying, and feeding our families. There is nothing that takes more mental energy than executing a meal plan from start to finish, so this is our small way to slightly ease that burden. Add these meals to your rotation or pin the recipes for later to make feeding your families just a bit easier. THINGS WE MENTIONED: Recipes Brittany's Enchilada Sauce- we promise it's way simpler than it sounds! Homemade Hamburger Helper Ham and Cheese Scones Big Mac Bowl TikTok Recipes Baked By Melissa has the best veggie/nutrient dense meals! Products (Affiliate links) This veggie chopper is such a time saver, and dishwasher safe. LEARN MORE ABOUT HARPER WILDE When was the last time you replaced your bra? How about your underwear? If you're anything like us, it's probably been longer than you can remember. We get it. Bras are expensive. Bodies and sizes. Change and search for comfortable options can be never-ending. Enter Harper Wild. Harper Wild is a female-founded company that offers affordable and comfortable bras and underwear in extended sizing, ranging from extra small to four x. They offer wireless and underwire bra styles and underwear options ranging from everyday no-show waste panties to cheeky lux thongs, so there's something for everyone. Discount Code: GOWILDEOKAYESTMOMS | Click here to shop now! GET READY FOR SUMMER WITH ESSENTIAL CALENDAR! Ready or not, summer break is just around the corner! Summer camps, clinics, rehearsals, appointments, vacations, barbecues- we've got some social time to make up for this summer, and we've got just the thing to help you keep your summer straight.  The Essential Calendar Summer Break Calendar allows you to see the entire summer- all 3 months- at a glance, making sure you don't overbook, or underbook depending on how many extroverts you have in your family. It also makes it easy for mom to keep track of that countdown to the first day of school. Click here to get 10% off your order at The Essential Calendar!

Listen in as we read and hear your stories about imperfect motherhood in our series, Okayest Mom Moments! You know those moments in motherhood that make you pause and whisper “WTF?” under your breath? Those moments that are so unique to motherhood that if you don't laugh, you might cry? These stories are meant to reassure you that no one is doing motherhood perfectly and that there is beauty in the imperfection. SUBMIT YOUR OWN OKAYEST MOM MOMENTS Click here to submit your Okayest Mom Moment or call (916) 778-0545 and leave it as a voicemail. We just might use yours on the podcast!

How do you handle chores around your home? At what age did you start chores with your kids? What do you do when your kids don't complete their chores?  We wanted to hear from our audience about what they do in their homes, so we took to Instagram to ask. We were pleasantly surprised at the variety of responses we received. In this episode, we'll share some of our favorite responses and how they made us feel like we're not alone in this parenting journey. Things we mentioned: Dishwasher clean/dirty magnet Divided laundry bins Have You Tried House of Wise CBD? House of Wise is a luxury CBD and wellness brand that empowers women to take control of their sleep, sex, stress, strength, and wealth.  House of Wise features a collection of seven incredible CBD products. Each product is originally formulated, specially designed, and paired with additional, thoughtfully selected active ingredients to help women make the most of each day and give more intention and purpose to their daily routines. Learn more here: https://www.okayestmoms.com/wise/ Learn More About Harper Wilde When was the last time you replaced your bra? How about your underwear? If you're anything like us, it's probably been longer than you can remember. We get it. Bras are expensive. Bodies and sizes. Change and search for comfortable options can be never-ending. Enter Harper Wild. Harper Wild is a female-founded company that offers affordable and comfortable bras and underwear in extended sizing, ranging from extra small to four x. They offer wireless and underwire bra styles and underwear options ranging from everyday no-show waste panties to cheeky lux thongs, so there's something for everyone. Discount Code: GOWILDEOKAYESTMOMS | https://harperwilde.pxf.io/e4yONQ

Can you believe March is almost over?! We can't either, but we do have a fresh set of products, TV shows, and book recommendations that we love and hope you do as well! Things we mentioned: Pioneer lunch Heather's Links Sheet pan eggs Treadmill B12 Humidifier Fish Dragon Girls I'm Glad my mom died Shrinking Brittany's Links Scandoval Episode List Harper Wilde sports bra HelloFresh Mascara Purple Conditioning Hair Mask A Court of Thorns and Roses Series Studs.com - I got these and these. Have You Tried House of Wise CBD? House of Wise is a luxury CBD and wellness brand that empowers women to take control of their sleep, sex, stress, strength, and wealth.  House of Wise features a collection of seven incredible CBD products. Each product is originally formulated, specially designed, and paired with additional, thoughtfully selected active ingredients to help women make the most of each day and give more intention and purpose to their daily routines. Learn more here: https://www.okayestmoms.com/wise/ Learn More About Harper Wilde When was the last time you replaced your bra? How about your underwear? If you're anything like us, it's probably been longer than you can remember. We get it. Bras are expensive. Bodies and sizes. Change and search for comfortable options can be never-ending. Enter Harper Wild. Harper Wild is a female-founded company that offers affordable and comfortable bras and underwear in extended sizing, ranging from extra small to four x. They offer wireless and underwire bra styles and underwear options ranging from everyday no-show waste panties to cheeky lux thongs, so there's something for everyone. Discount Code: GOWILDEOKAYESTMOMS | https://harperwilde.pxf.io/e4yONQ

We're back with another Cultural Conversation with Dr. Uzma Jafri from Mommying While Muslim and we are SO EXCITED to share this episode with you. We're going to talk about what Ramadan is, how it's celebrated and how non-Muslim people can honor Ramadan as well. Listen for: The cultural and religious significance of Ramadan How a Non-Muslim family can honor Ramadan  Some great things that Dr. Uzma does in her community to educate the youth about being Muslim Common misconceptions about Muslim women Things we mentioned: Dr. Uzma's website: https://mommyingwhilemuslim.com Dr. Uzma's Podcast: https://mommyingwhilemuslim.com/podcast Have You Tried House of Wise CBD? House of Wise is a luxury CBD and wellness brand that empowers women to take control of their sleep, sex, stress, strength, and health.  House of Wise features a collection of seven incredible CBD products. Each product is originally formulated, specially designed, and paired with additional, thoughtfully selected active ingredients to help women make the most of each day and give more intention and purpose to their daily routines. Learn more here. Learn More About Harper Wilde: When was the last time you replaced your bra? How about your underwear? If you're anything like us, it's probably been longer than you can remember. We get it. Bras are expensive. Bodies and sizes. Change and search for comfortable options can be never-ending. Enter Harper Wild. Harper Wild is a female-founded company that offers affordable and comfortable bras and underwear in extended sizing, ranging from extra small to four x. They offer wireless and underwire bra styles and underwear options ranging from everyday no-show waste panties to cheeky lux thongs, so there's something for everyone. Discount Code: GOWILDEOKAYESTMOMS | https://harperwilde.pxf.io/e4yONQ

The Okayest Moms Podcast has been going strong for three years now. And today, we will talk about our highs and reflect on some of our lows. Plus, we'll answer some listener questions that you may be curious about as well! So, let's get nostalgic. Listen for: Our favorite things about hosting this podcast Some of the things that make podcasting challenging A retrospective on our favorite guests How you can help support The Okayest Moms Things we mentioned: Cultural Conversations: Lunar New Year with Ashley Cultural Conversations: Hanukkah and Judaism Feeding Kids with Amy Fernandez Our Current Sponsors Have You Tried House of Wise CBD? House of Wise is a luxury CBD and wellness brand that empowers women to take control of their sleep, sex, stress, strength, and wealth.  House of Wise features a collection of seven incredible CBD products. Each product is originally formulated, specially designed, and paired with additional, thoughtfully selected active ingredients to help women make the most of each day and give more intention and purpose to their daily routines. Learn more here: https://www.okayestmoms.com/wise/ Learn More About Harper Wilde When was the last time you replaced your bra? How about your underwear? If you're anything like us, it's probably been longer than you can remember. We get it. Bras are expensive. Bodies and sizes. Change and search for comfortable options can be never-ending. Enter Harper Wild. Harper Wild is a female-founded company that offers affordable and comfortable bras and underwear in extended sizing, ranging from extra small to four x. They offer wireless and underwire bra styles and underwear options ranging from everyday no-show waste panties to cheeky lux thongs, so there's something for everyone. Discount Code: GOWILDEOKAYESTMOMS | https://harperwilde.pxf.io/e4yONQ

Our guest today is Kailan Carr, AKA The Quiet Book Queen, and she is on a mission to help parents find screen-free ways to entertain their kids. Kailan's goal is to help you find screen-free ways to entertain your children without feeling like you must be their constant companion and plan every detail. Meet kailan: Kailan Carr is a mom of two and is passionate about screen-free activities and learning through play in this tech heavy world. She is a former teacher with a Masters in Literacy, who founded Quiet Book Queen & Crafts in Between to help parents and grandparents provide screen-free activities for their little ones in an easier, more cost effective way. She has helped hundreds of people make Quiet Books through her swap groups, page kits, and templates. She also has a monthly membership, Inner Circle: Screen-free Fun, where she creates new printable screen-free activities each month so parents don't have to do any of the searching or planning, allowing them to have quick resources in their back pocket when needed. She loves to encourage independent play, share easy and engaging activities, and help you create memory making moments to connect as a family. Kailan is a published author with 4 books filled with hundreds of ideas for learning through play. She loves to read, road trip, and go to concerts. What to listen for: Screen-free time doesn't mean that you're expected to fill every minute with an activity Easy ways to work screen-free time into your day Tips for helping your kids read more Things we mentioned: Kailan's website: www.quietbookqueen.com - where you can find a bundle of free printable activities for ages 3-7 Kailan's Instagram: www.instagram.com/quietbookqueen Have You Tried House of Wise CBD? House of Wise is a luxury CBD and wellness brand that empowers women to take control of their sleep, sex, stress, strength, and health.  House of Wise features a collection of seven incredible CBD products. Each product is originally formulated, specially designed, and paired with additional, thoughtfully selected active ingredients to help women make the most of each day and give more intention and purpose to their daily routines. Learn more here. Learn More About Harper Wilde: When was the last time you replaced your bra? How about your underwear? If you're anything like us, it's probably been longer than you can remember. We get it. Bras are expensive. Bodies and sizes. Change and search for comfortable options can be never-ending. Enter Harper Wild. Harper Wild is a female-founded company that offers affordable and comfortable bras and underwear in extended sizing, ranging from extra small to four x. They offer wireless and underwire bra styles and underwear options ranging from everyday no-show waste panties to cheeky lux thongs, so there's something for everyone. Discount Code: GOWILDEOKAYESTMOMS | https://harperwilde.pxf.io/e4yONQ

Listen in as we read and hear your stories about imperfect motherhood in our series, Okayest Mom Moments! You know those moments in motherhood that make you pause and whisper “WTF?” under your breath? Those moments that are so unique to motherhood that if you don't laugh, you might cry? These stories are meant to reassure you that no one is doing motherhood perfectly, and that there is beauty in the imperfection. SUBMIT YOUR OWN OKAYEST MOM MOMENTS Click here to submit your Okayest Mom Moment or call (916) 778-0545 and leave it as a voicemail. We just might use yours on the podcast!

We are at the tail-end of February, and it's also The Okayest Moms Podcast's 3rd anniversary, and today, we're letting you know what things we are loving right now. There's something for everyone, so listen in and let us know what you think! Heather's Links: Pajamas Ice roller  High Five book The Human Kaboom The Ice Cream Machine Dot's Pretzels giant bag at Sams Club Brittany's Links: Plant Stand Redken Quick Blowout New, fresh towels Tree Hut Body Scrub The Last Of Us Natural Patch Magic Itch Relief Have You Tried House of Wise CBD? House of Wise is a luxury CBD and wellness brand that empowers women to take control of their sleep, sex, stress, strength, and health.  House of Wise features a collection of seven incredible CBD products. Each product is originally formulated, specially designed, and paired with additional, thoughtfully selected active ingredients to help women make the most of each day and give more intention and purpose to their daily routines. Learn more here. Learn More About Harper Wilde: When was the last time you replaced your bra? How about your underwear? If you're anything like us, it's probably been longer than you can remember. We get it. Bras are expensive. Bodies and sizes. Change and search for comfortable options can be never-ending. Enter Harper Wild. Harper Wild is a female-founded company that offers affordable and comfortable bras and underwear in extended sizing, ranging from extra small to four x. They offer wireless and underwire bra styles and underwear options ranging from everyday no-show waste panties to cheeky lux thongs, so there's something for everyone. Discount Code: GOWILDEOKAYESTMOMS | https://harperwilde.pxf.io/e4yONQ

If your schedule is anything like ours, you're gearing up for spring sports and activities, and it's just bananas at our houses. This episode will be a compilation of recipes that have been our go-to recipes and things we're doing in the kitchen to prep and make the week easier. What to listen for: Solidarity for springtime busyness (you aren't alone!) Recipes that are in the rotation at our home that (most) of our families enjoy Some tips for meal planning THINGS WE MENTIONED: Recipes Crock Pot Chicken Taco chicken Taco Seasoning Instant Pot Honey Mustard Chicken and Potatoes Easy Pesto Chicken and Veggies TikTok Recipes Baked By Melissa Healthy Girl Kitchen Ground Turkey, Sweet Potato and Zucchini Book Plant You have you tried DRY FARM WINES? We'd like to introduce podcast sponsor, Dry Farm Wines. Dry Farm Wines is a wine club that sources natural wines from small family farms that grow organic grapes. Each wine is dry farmed (meaning no irrigation), low alcohol (below 12.5% ABV), sugar-free, lower in sulfites, free of toxic additives, and is keto/paleo-friendly, and vegan.  Which is a fancy way of saying that you can enjoy the crisp, refreshing taste of a sauvignon blanc, or the warm, fruit-forward taste of an old vine zin without the icky feeling the next day. Dry Farm Wines offer memberships for reds, whites, or a mix of both that can be edited or canceled at any time. To order Dry Farm Wines click here, and if you sign up for a membership through our link, you'll get an extra bottle of wine for a penny with your first order! start the new year off with a new essential calendar! If you're feeling the new year, new you vibe, and your goal is to get organized once and for all, then you need an Essential Calendar. We've both been using an Essential Calendar for the past few years, and their unique design allows you to see three months at a glance. This makes planning so much easier, and guarantees that you make time for all the things you want to do, not just the things you have to do. And new to the shop is the Year at a Glance calendar! If you like to see your whole year mapped out, this sleek, minimalist design is perfect for you. Click here to get 10% off your order at The Essential Calendar! Friends Of The Podcast Meet Tami Hackbarth. She teaches 100% guilt-free self-care to busy women who want to drop the story that self-care is selfish and start feeling powerful and strong as the leader in their own life. All without them feeling overwhelmed or breaking the bank. Learn more here. SHARE YOUR OKAYEST MOM MOMENTS We've all had Okayest Mom Moments. Those moments in motherhood that make you pause and whisper “WTF?” under your breath. Those moments that are so unique to motherhood that if you don't laugh, you might cry. These stories are meant to reassure you that no one is doing motherhood perfectly, and that there is beauty in the imperfection.We'd love to feature yours on the podcast! Leave us a message at (916) 778-0545, or email us at hey@okayestmoms.com. CHECK-IN WITH THE OKAYEST MOMS We see this podcast as a conversation with friends. Except all you can do is listen. Ha! But, if you have something to add, we'd love to hear from you! Shoot us an email at hey@okayestmoms.com! Or you can find us on our blog, or on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest. We even have an Etsy shop!

This episode is part of a sponsored series, and part of our sponsorship was to do coaching sessions with Felicia, one of Tend Task's CEOs. We had our coaching sessions with Felicia, so we will mostly be singing her praises here but rest assured, there are so many talented coaches at Tend Task. We both found that having Felicia as the neutral party in these sessions with our husbands was vital to having successful discussions with our husbands about equitable labor division in the house. Not only did we have some great discussions, but Felicia helped us create processes that help our families run smoother. What to listen for: How the coaching process begins Why we found the coaching process to be more successful than trying to have these conversations on your own Our personal takeaways from our sessions THINGS WE MENTIONED: Episode 136 Tend Task have you tried DRY FARM WINES? We'd like to introduce podcast sponsor, Dry Farm Wines. Dry Farm Wines is a wine club that sources natural wines from small family farms that grow organic grapes. Each wine is dry farmed (meaning no irrigation), low alcohol (below 12.5% ABV), sugar-free, lower in sulfites, free of toxic additives, and is keto/paleo-friendly, and vegan.  Which is a fancy way of saying that you can enjoy the crisp, refreshing taste of a sauvignon blanc, or the warm, fruit-forward taste of an old vine zin without the icky feeling the next day. Dry Farm Wines offer memberships for reds, whites, or a mix of both that can be edited or canceled at any time. To order Dry Farm Wines click here, and if you sign up for a membership through our link, you'll get an extra bottle of wine for a penny with your first order! start the new year off with a new essential calendar! If you're feeling the new year, new you vibe, and your goal is to get organized once and for all, then you need an Essential Calendar. We've both been using an Essential Calendar for the past few years, and their unique design allows you to see three months at a glance. This makes planning so much easier, and guarantees that you make time for all the things you want to do, not just the things you have to do. And new to the shop is the Year at a Glance calendar! If you like to see your whole year mapped out, this sleek, minimalist design is perfect for you. Click here to get 10% off your order at The Essential Calendar! Friends Of The Podcast Meet Tami Hackbarth. She teaches 100% guilt-free self-care to busy women who want to drop the story that self-care is selfish and start feeling powerful and strong as the leader in their own life. All without them feeling overwhelmed or breaking the bank. Learn more here. SHARE YOUR OKAYEST MOM MOMENTS We've all had Okayest Mom Moments. Those moments in motherhood that make you pause and whisper “WTF?” under your breath. Those moments that are so unique to motherhood that if you don't laugh, you might cry. These stories are meant to reassure you that no one is doing motherhood perfectly, and that there is beauty in the imperfection.We'd love to feature yours on the podcast! Leave us a message at (916) 778-0545, or email us at hey@okayestmoms.com. CHECK-IN WITH THE OKAYEST MOMS We see this podcast as a conversation with friends. Except all you can do is listen. Ha! But, if you have something to add, we'd love to hear from you! Shoot us an email at hey@okayestmoms.com! Or you can find us on our blog, or on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest. We even have an Etsy shop!

This episode is all about sleep and bedtime, the dreaded parenthood conundrum. We both have very unique child sleep situations. Sleep was a hot button for both of us because it was so hard when we were in the throes of dealing with it. We polled our audience recently about their sleep stories, and the results we got made us feel so much better! It was so nice to know we weren't alone in the struggle. We are both happy to report that sleep is becoming easier in homes today, and we're sharing some suggestions that might help you too! THINGS WE MENTIONED: Sensory sheet Ok to Wake Clock Sound machine  Light therapy lamp Weighted blanket  House of Wise CBD/Melatonin gummies Brittany's sound machine have you tried DRY FARM WINES? We'd like to introduce podcast sponsor, Dry Farm Wines. Dry Farm Wines is a wine club that sources natural wines from small family farms that grow organic grapes. Each wine is dry farmed (meaning no irrigation), low alcohol (below 12.5% ABV), sugar-free, lower in sulfites, free of toxic additives, and is keto/paleo-friendly, and vegan.  Which is a fancy way of saying that you can enjoy the crisp, refreshing taste of a sauvignon blanc, or the warm, fruit-forward taste of an old vine zin without the icky feeling the next day. Dry Farm Wines offer memberships for reds, whites, or a mix of both that can be edited or canceled at any time. To order Dry Farm Wines click here, and if you sign up for a membership through our link, you'll get an extra bottle of wine for a penny with your first order! start the new year off with a new essential calendar! If you're feeling the new year, new you vibe, and your goal is to get organized once and for all, then you need an Essential Calendar. We've both been using an Essential Calendar for the past few years, and their unique design allows you to see three months at a glance. This makes planning so much easier, and guarantees that you make time for all the things you want to do, not just the things you have to do. And new to the shop is the Year at a Glance calendar! If you like to see your whole year mapped out, this sleek, minimalist design is perfect for you. Click here to get 10% off your order at The Essential Calendar! Friends Of The Podcast Meet Tami Hackbarth. She teaches 100% guilt-free self-care to busy women who want to drop the story that self-care is selfish and start feeling powerful and strong as the leader in their own life. All without them feeling overwhelmed or breaking the bank. Learn more here. SHARE YOUR OKAYEST MOM MOMENTS We've all had Okayest Mom Moments. Those moments in motherhood that make you pause and whisper “WTF?” under your breath. Those moments that are so unique to motherhood that if you don't laugh, you might cry. These stories are meant to reassure you that no one is doing motherhood perfectly, and that there is beauty in the imperfection.We'd love to feature yours on the podcast! Leave us a message at (916) 778-0545, or email us at hey@okayestmoms.com. CHECK-IN WITH THE OKAYEST MOMS We see this podcast as a conversation with friends. Except all you can do is listen. Ha! But, if you have something to add, we'd love to hear from you! Shoot us an email at hey@okayestmoms.com! Or you can find us on our blog, or on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest. We even have an Etsy shop!

Listen in as we read and hear your stories about imperfect motherhood in our series, Okayest Mom Moments!

Welcome to our January recommendation episode! This was highly sought after and liked on our end-of-the-year survey, so we are listening to the people, and we are bringing you our favorites. Here are a few of the things that got us through January…. Brittany's links as mentioned: R+Co dry shampoo mist Miley Cyrus, Flowers Oversized sweatpants  Meat masher  The Traitors on Peacock Spot It  Heather's links as mentioned: Peace Out Retinol Eye Stick Kosas Lip Oil Nikes Water Rig  Simple Modern 40oz Rechargeable lamp  Pantry Door Organizer  Spare by Prince Harry have you tried DRY FARM WINES? We'd like to introduce podcast sponsor, Dry Farm Wines. Dry Farm Wines is a wine club that sources natural wines from small family farms that grow organic grapes. Each wine is dry farmed (meaning no irrigation), low alcohol (below 12.5% ABV), sugar-free, lower in sulfites, free of toxic additives, and is keto/paleo-friendly, and vegan.  Which is a fancy way of saying that you can enjoy the crisp, refreshing taste of a sauvignon blanc, or the warm, fruit-forward taste of an old vine zin without the icky feeling the next day. Dry Farm Wines offer memberships for reds, whites, or a mix of both that can be edited or canceled at any time. To order Dry Farm Wines click here, and if you sign up for a membership through our link, you'll get an extra bottle of wine for a penny with your first order! start the new year off with a new essential calendar! If you're feeling the new year, new you vibe, and your goal is to get organized once and for all, then you need an Essential Calendar. We've both been using an Essential Calendar for the past few years, and their unique design allows you to see three months at a glance. This makes planning so much easier, and guarantees that you make time for all the things you want to do, not just the things you have to do. And new to the shop is the Year at a Glance calendar! If you like to see your whole year mapped out, this sleek, minimalist design is perfect for you. Click here to get 10% off your order at The Essential Calendar! Friends Of The Podcast Meet Tami Hackbarth. She teaches 100% guilt-free self-care to busy women who want to drop the story that self-care is selfish and start feeling powerful and strong as the leader in their own life. All without them feeling overwhelmed or breaking the bank. Learn more here. SHARE YOUR OKAYEST MOM MOMENTS We've all had Okayest Mom Moments. Those moments in motherhood that make you pause and whisper “WTF?” under your breath. Those moments that are so unique to motherhood that if you don't laugh, you might cry. These stories are meant to reassure you that no one is doing motherhood perfectly, and that there is beauty in the imperfection.We'd love to feature yours on the podcast! Leave us a message at (916) 778-0545, or email us at hey@okayestmoms.com. CHECK-IN WITH THE OKAYEST MOMS We see this podcast as a conversation with friends. Except all you can do is listen. Ha! But, if you have something to add, we'd love to hear from you! Shoot us an email at hey@okayestmoms.com! Or you can find us on our blog, or on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest. We even have an Etsy shop! [powerpress]

Heather and Brittany talk to Luci Petlack, blogger behind Luci's Morsels, about tackling food waste in your kitchen. Not only does managing food waste have a sustainability benefit, but there is also a huge economic element that makes it something everyone should work on.

Heather and Brittany talk to sex educator Amy Lang, MA. With over 25 years of experience as a sex educator, Amy shares a practical, scalable approach to having the birds and bees conversation with your kids, and why it's never too early to start.

Heather and Brittany are back with the first episode of 2023 to discuss goals for the podcast in the coming year, as well as personal goals.

It's the final week of our Winter Break, and we are bringing you another episode from the archives. The holidays can be a really challenging time for many families, so we thought our episode on helping children cope with grief with Andrea Dorn could be helpful this time of year. Have you taken the 2022 listener survey and earned our undying love and admiration? SHARE YOUR OKAYEST MOM MOMENTS We've all had Okayest Mom Moments. Those moments in motherhood that make you pause and whisper “WTF?” under your breath. Those moments that are so unique to motherhood that if you don't laugh, you might cry. These stories are meant to reassure you that no one is doing motherhood perfectly, and that there is beauty in the imperfection. We'd love to feature yours on the podcast! Leave us a message at (916) 778-0545, or email us at hey@okayestmoms.com. CHECK IN WITH THE OKAYEST MOMS We see this podcast as a conversation with friends. Except all you can do is listen. Ha! But, if you have something to add, we'd love to hear from you! Shoot us an email at hey@okayestmoms.com! Or you can find us on our blog, or on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest. We even have an Etsy shop!

Week 2 of our Winter Break brings episode 121, Getting Kids to Cooperate with JoAnn. Breaks from school combined with all of the holiday excitement can be a challenging time of year to parent, so we thought this episode might be a good refresher to help you get by. Have you taken the 2022 listener survey and earned our undying love and admiration? SHARE YOUR OKAYEST MOM MOMENTS We've all had Okayest Mom Moments. Those moments in motherhood that make you pause and whisper “WTF?” under your breath. Those moments that are so unique to motherhood that if you don't laugh, you might cry. These stories are meant to reassure you that no one is doing motherhood perfectly, and that there is beauty in the imperfection. We'd love to feature yours on the podcast! Leave us a message at (916) 778-0545, or email us at hey@okayestmoms.com. CHECK IN WITH THE OKAYEST MOMS We see this podcast as a conversation with friends. Except all you can do is listen. Ha! But, if you have something to add, we'd love to hear from you! Shoot us an email at hey@okayestmoms.com! Or you can find us on our blog, or on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest. We even have an Etsy shop!

It's the first week of Winter Break, and we hope you are surviving and thriving! This episode from the archives is our top downloaded episode for 2022. Guru of feeding kids, Amy Fernandez, give practical tips and tricks to getting even the pickiest of eaters to branch out. Her tips are approachable, and low stress, which is probably why you all loved it so much. If you're listening for the first time, we know you'll love it. And it could be a good refresher if you listened the first time back in January of 2022. Have you taken the 2022 listener survey and earned our undying love and admiration? SHARE YOUR OKAYEST MOM MOMENTS We've all had Okayest Mom Moments. Those moments in motherhood that make you pause and whisper “WTF?” under your breath. Those moments that are so unique to motherhood that if you don't laugh, you might cry. These stories are meant to reassure you that no one is doing motherhood perfectly, and that there is beauty in the imperfection. We'd love to feature yours on the podcast! Leave us a message at (916) 778-0545, or email us at hey@okayestmoms.com. CHECK IN WITH THE OKAYEST MOMS We see this podcast as a conversation with friends. Except all you can do is listen. Ha! But, if you have something to add, we'd love to hear from you! Shoot us an email at hey@okayestmoms.com! Or you can find us on our blog, or on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest. We even have an Etsy shop!

Brittany and Heather wrap up the last episode of 2022 by sharing their favorite shows they've been watching lately, as well as the books they've been reading or listening to.

Heather and Brittany talk to Felicia Kashevaroff, founder of Tend Task, about successfully creating an equal division of labor in your household. The pandemic highlighted how much moms have on their plate, and brought about terms like "emotional labor", or "invisible labor", and Felicia talks about ways to have these conversations with your partner to make your relationship more equitable. This episode is sponsored by Tend Task. about felicia Kashevaroff Felicia Kashevaroff is an entrepreneur, advocate for gender equity, and an evidence-based coach. She left her full-time career in marketing and publicity to be a stay-at-home mother to her three children, which set her on the path to founding Tend Task, a tech start-up that merges the need for support in our daily lives with the sincere desire to show up for the people we love.  She is obsessed with understanding healthy relationship dynamics. Her own experience with an imbalanced household and her social science background led her to research and develop science-backed solutions to build healthy households. Her greatest desire is to help couples avoid the frustration and resentment that grows over time and poisons a relationship. She uses a solutions-focused, non-judgmental approach with all of her clients, honoring them and their relationships at the core. She trained as an evidence-based coach and has additional training in the Gottman method, Organization and Relationships Systems Coaching (ORSC), small group facilitation, conflict resolution, and a variety of household organizational tools. You can find more about Tend Task on their website, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and TikTok. what to listen for How the coaching process works How the coaching process is more successful than trying to have these conversations on your own Why defining your values is an important part of dividing labor How in involve an unwilling partner things we mentioned Equal Partners: Improving Gender Equality at Home by Kate Mangino SHARE YOUR OKAYEST MOM MOMENTS We've all had Okayest Mom Moments. Those moments in motherhood that make you pause and whisper “WTF?” under your breath. Those moments that are so unique to motherhood that if you don't laugh, you might cry. These stories are meant to reassure you that no one is doing motherhood perfectly, and that there is beauty in the imperfection.We'd love to feature yours on the podcast! Leave us a message at (916) 778-0545, or email us at hey@okayestmoms.com. CHECK IN WITH THE OKAYEST MOMS We see this podcast as a conversation with friends. Except all you can do is listen. Ha! But, if you have something to add, we'd love to hear from you! Shoot us an email at hey@okayestmoms.com! Or you can find us on our blog, or on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest. We even have an Etsy shop!

Heather and Brittany talk to interior designer, Rebecca Plumb of Studio Plumb, about approachable holiday decorating, and how to make decorate with everyone in your family in mind.

Heather and Brittany share things from their 2022 Gift Guide, including wishlists, ideas for school aged kids, tweens, and guys who have everything. You can find complete gift guides at https://www.okayestmoms.com/holiday-gift-guides/ specific mentions: 2022 Gift guide All links below are affiliate links. The Okayest Moms will earn a small commission from your purchases. Thank you for your support! HELP YOUR CHILD LEARN SPANISH WITH FEPPY BOX Feppy Box is a monthly subscription box designed specifically for children 3-6 to learn Spanish. Each subscription box includes a song, game, and exclusive Feppy Book, an audio and video book to help with pronunciation. And don't worry, parents don't need to be bilingual! Start your subscription today, and Okayest Moms listeners can use code OKAYESTMOM20 for 20% off the first box in their subscription! SHARE YOUR OKAYEST MOM MOMENTS We've all had Okayest Mom Moments. Those moments in motherhood that make you pause and whisper “WTF?” under your breath. Those moments that are so unique to motherhood that if you don't laugh, you might cry. These stories are meant to reassure you that no one is doing motherhood perfectly, and that there is beauty in the imperfection.We'd love to feature yours on the podcast! Leave us a message at (916) 778-0545, or email us at hey@okayestmoms.com. CHECK IN WITH THE OKAYEST MOMS We see this podcast as a conversation with friends. Except all you can do is listen. Ha! But, if you have something to add, we'd love to hear from you! Shoot us an email at hey@okayestmoms.com! Or you can find us on our blog, or on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest. We even have an Etsy shop!

Heather and Brittany talk to Tami Hackbarth, life and work coach, and guilt-free self care advocate, about how moms can establish minimum standards of care and take better care of themselves during the busy holiday season.

Heather and Brittany discuss the old motherhood adage that "you only get 18 holiday seasons/summer/years to make memories with your kids", and why that puts more pressure on moms to go all out and make each holiday season the best ever.

Listen in as we read and hear your stories about imperfect motherhood in our new series, Okayest Mom Moments!

Nel Parks, the Sacramento area lead for Free Mom Hugs, talks to Heather and Brittany about how she works to create change for the LGBTQ+ community through education and acceptance.