She's Momming Her Best

Potty training a toddler can be a daunting task. It's by far the hardest thing I've had to do as a parent. (And am still actively in the process of.) There can be false starts, regressions, and just plain toddler stubbornness! You're not alone if you're currently struggling your way through this process and today's episode is all about the adventures in potty training! 

Motherhood is hard! Parenting is hard! It's easy to let all the tough moments bring on doubt that you aren't a good mother. In today's episode, I discuss how celebrating the little victories in motherhood can help during those particularly challenging days. 

In today's episode, I talk about mourning the end of babyhood in our children. Every parent experiences it. The reality is our babies have to grow up. It's a part of life. I think this is especially harder on moms. 

Parenting and motherhood are constantly evolving. Every generation has its own parenting/motherhood trends of what pediatricians advise as safe. In today's episode, I break down the ways motherhood has changed.

May is Allergy Awareness Month and it hits close to home for my household. Both my husband and son have allergies that require us to be extra careful. My son was diagnosed with a peanut allergy in March of 2021 after exposure to peanut butter that caused him to break out into hives. Today I share how we manage his allergy as well as a few ways I manage the anxiety I have over his allergy. 

Ladies and Gentlemen, I present to you the first podcast episode with a guest! Today I am joined by my husband, Judd, to discuss dating your spouse after having a baby. Yes, you still have to ask your parents if you can go out at night and it's well worth investing in a good babysitter if you don't live near family. 

After a brief hiatus, I am back for season 2 of She's Momming Her Best! We are really coming back into the swing of things with a topic so close to home it's living in my attic. I'm talking about the pressure to have a second child. You've had one child, so why not another? Let's pump the breaks a bit and discuss how troubling this question can be. This decision is so private and personal. 

It's the holidays which means time for all the crazy that is the final weeks of the year! In today's episode, I share how it's my priority during the holidays to make holiday traditions to do with my son even during the crazy of the season. We also have a Mom Win and Fail of the Week - both of which are related to each other!

In today's episode, I discuss our identities outside of motherhood. The role of the mom is a major commitment. It takes a great amount of energy from you. It depletes you. But it also lifts you up and makes you love greater than you ever have.  But it's not all that you are.  You're not just a mom!

Happy Halloween! Today I share the hilarious story of my son's first pumpkin patch experience when he was a baby...a pandemic baby! I also share costumes my son wore in years past and all the fall activities we did this season. 

On today's episode, I share a little daycare dilemma we went through with our son recently as well as the importance of advocating for your child. 

Moving can be hard. Moving with a toddler…consider it a total CHALLENGE! Today I share what it was like to move with a rambunctious toddler. 

Recently, I was able to take a solo trip without my husband or son. It was the perfect MTO (Mom Time Off) trip. I'm sure you're asking yourself, how did she do it? Today I share a few tips to surviving taking time away from your kids and how to enjoy it. 

Gentle parenting is hard AF! Today I share what gentle parenting is and why it's so a challenge for me. 

MTO: Mom Time OffAfter a brief hiatus, I am back with a new podcast episode. Life has been a touch busy lately so in this week's episode, I discuss how to have mom time off or MTO during life's busy seasons. 

Nothing prepares you for how isolating motherhood can be. There is no book or guide on how to navigate it. You can have the most supportive partner and family out there but it can still feel lonely. That's why it's important to form a mom tribe! Today, I discuss how to other moms and help form your own tribe. The Beatles said it best, I get by with a little help from (mom) my friends!

Returning to work after having a baby is one of the hardest decisions for any new mom. While the decision is hard to make, the transition back doesn't have to be. Today, I share a few tips to make the transition back to work seamless.

We've all been there, pre-kid telling someone “I'd never do such a thing” yet eating our own words once we become a parent. Why judge when you've never experienced motherhood in the first place?! Today I share all of the things I said I'd never do as a parent that I proudly do today. No Shame!

The Terrible Twos. The name alone makes most parents dread the age. But why not rephrase the saying into The Terrific Twos? Today I dive into a few reasons why the twos are so terrific. This age may be challenging especially for parents. But reframing the way we approach it can help us better navigate the things that may arise with our children in a positive way. 

Today's episode dives into my most used baby and toddler essentials. Items are linked below:Halo Sleepsacks & SwaddlesHatch for Sleep Sound MachineGraco Pack n Play Care SuiteMunchkin Snack CatcherFlorida Kid Co. Crib SheetsAmazon Stroller FanPrimary Footie Pajamas

In our 10th episode of She's Momming Her Best, we discuss mom triggers. From what gets us triggered to how we handle them. We also hear from you guys on what your personal mom triggers are and share them in this episode. 

Happy Father's Day! On this special episode of She's Momming Her Best, I honor the dad's in my life. 

Today is my son's second birthday! In honor of his birthday, I am sharing things I've learned in the last two years of my motherhood journey. 

May is Mental Health Awareness month. In today's episode, I share my journey with postpartum depression and anxiety and what led up to me finally getting help for it. 

Dare to travel with your toddler? While it's not without a few challenges, it can be done with a little preparation and a lot of flexibility. In today's episode, I share my recent trip and how it was traveling with my own toddler along with some tips on survival. 

Happy Mother's Day! In today's special episode, I share the day I became a mom with my son's birth story. 

So your “typically eats everything child” is now a toddler and suddenly won't eat what they used to. What's up with that?! In today's episode, I talk about how every toddler is picky. I also reassure you that yes, it's okay that your toddler is picky. 

The daze/days of new motherhood can be overwhelming. What if you could go back in time and tell yourself as a new mom that it's going to be okay? In today's episode, I'll share a few things I'd tell myself as a new mom if I could go back. 

When the LO is sick and you are working from home, it can be overwhelming to navigate especially with an active toddler. In today's episode, I share tips on how to navigate the work from home day with a toddler that will keep you from losing your mind. 

In fall 2019, I found out I was pregnant. Flash forward to March of 2020 and suddenly I was 6 months pregnant in the middle of a raging pandemic. In today's episode, I'll dive into what it was like to be pregnant in the early days of the COVID pandemic. From canceled baby showers to masked prenatal appointments, it was anything but ordinary!Instagram: @shesmommingherbest

Join Shannon Mahaney each week for conversations about honest motherhood. Each week, she dives into the good, the bad, and even the ugly parts of being a mom.  The first episode releases on April 11th with new episodes once a week every Monday. Be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your favorite podcasts.