Jonni and Maria talk about the mayhem that is motherhood, especially for those who work outside the home, but for all of us dealing with raising humans. We share the ridiculous myths we all tell ourselves about motherhood should be, why every developmental stage is like getting used to a new kid all over again, why it's okay to admit your kid is being a jerk sometimes, and how to start the process of distancing yourself and your identity from your kids to let them fly. Jonni shares from her perspective with soon to be high school and college grads on the cusp of independence and Maria from the trenches of 9 year old sassiness and defiance. We chat about positive and conscious parenting techniques - and why we feel like we're doing it wrong, and the long game: What type of humans do we hope our kids turn out to be and what kind of relationship do we hope we have with them.

Plus, summer chaos, Barnes & Noble, board games, kids playing with knives (don't miss Jonni's story that you won't be able to get out of your head!) and more tomfoolery.

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

Sara Dean's Shameless Mom Academy Podcast (PS, Here's Maria's interview from a few years ago!)

Dr Shefali, Conscious Parenting expert

Dandelion Seeds Positive Parenting

Unscrew You with Rachel Duffy (podcast Maria mentioned but forgot to name)

Better Help to find the right therapist for you

Labor of Love- NPRs Throughline Podcast

Repair of a Broken Relationship (Parents and Adult Children)- Mel Robbins Podcast

If you are in mental crisis or having thoughts of suicide, please call 988 to get the immediate help you need - you are not alone. (US only)

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