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Being a new mama can feel overwhelming. There’s pressure all around you—people telling you how to be a “good mom” while you try to balance all the roles society expects from you. But here’s the thing, mama: You get to decide what matters most to you. And most importantly, you don’t have to do it …
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Preparing for a new baby is incredibly exciting! But amid all the joy of your growing family and adorable tiny clothes, a new baby can be a major shock to your financial system. But your little one doesn’t have to overwhelm your finances. And we’re here with seven steps to help you prepare for the …
Listen on iTunes Listen on Spotify Why You’ve Got to Listen to This Episode… Today I’m talking with educator, blogger, and the founder of Tech-Savvy Mama, Leticia Barr. She has brilliantly combined all of her super-powers to help families navigate the difficult task of parenting in the digital age and finding ways to keep your …
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Listen on iTunes Listen on Spotify Why You’ve Got to Listen to This Episode… Today I’m talking with the author and founder of You Need a Budget, Jesse Mecham. You might be surprised to know that the YNAB app started with a simple spreadsheet he created so he and his wife could generate an extra …
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Download on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Why You’ve Got to Listen to This Episode… In today’s episode I’m talking with registered dietician, mama, and founder of Kids Eat in Color, Jennifer Anderson. Jennifer is an expert in helping parents help their kids develop a healthy relationship with food by reducing the stress of mealtime …
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With the holiday season looking so different in 2020, we’re receiving a number of questions about special ways to celebrate from home. (We actually talked about it in the November mailbag episode.) So, in this post, I’m sharing my book lover Christmas tradition along with 25 of my favorite holiday books for kids. I love …
Download on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Why You’ve Got to Listen to This Episode… In this episode, I’m talking with Erin Chase, founder of $5 Dinners and MyFreezEasy. Her new project Whis-Kid, which was born out of the COVID shutdown, is helping give thousands of kids an important life skill—healthy, affordable cooking—and can create …
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Download on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Download the Transcript Why You’ve Got to Listen to This Episode… In today’s episode, I’m talking with Leah Remillet from The CEO Kid. Leah is an international speaker and trainer specializing in business growth without compromise. Her mission is to activate leadership and business skills in kids to …
Imagine this: You’re 18 years old, and all your life you’ve been told what to do by your parents, teachers, and coaches. Now, all of a sudden, it’s entirely up to you. You, and you alone, have to make all the choices about your life and options after high school. Sounds extremely stressful and daunting, …
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You know how they say when you travel with kids, you’re taking a TRIP, not a VACATION? I’ve been playing this mom game for 4.5 years, and here’s what I’ve learned – they’re right. Kids can complicate travel. It’s more expensive; more flights to book, more people in a hotel room, more activities to pay …
