In this episode, I chat with Dayna Abraham, founder of Calm the Chaos Parenting, about the all-too-real struggle of mom burnout. Dayna shares her personal journey from being a teacher to a mom dealing with her own child's challenges in school, which led her to start documenting her experiences online. We dive into what mom burnout really looks like, how it affects both parents and kids, and some practical ways to manage it.

Dayna offers some great insights on creating sustainable self-care practices, the importance of being open with your kids about your struggles, and how to work with your partner to lighten the load. We talk about outsourcing tasks when possible, simplifying routines, and giving ourselves permission to let some things go.

One of my favorite takeaways is Dayna's "parking lot" concept for worries - a way to acknowledge our concerns without letting them consume us daily. Whether you're in the thick of burnout or just feeling the pressure of mom life, this conversation is full of relatable moments and actionable advice to help you find some calm in the chaos.

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Jessica & Samantha

In this episode, I sit down with therapist and author Caitlin Sigouin to tackle the heavy but important topic of helping children understand and cope with death. As a mom who recently lost my grandma and previously lost my dad, I share my own experiences navigating grief with my kids. Caitlin offers fantastic insights on how children process loss differently than adults, and gives practical tips for talking to kids about death in an age-appropriate way.

We chat about using everyday moments in nature to introduce the concept, recommend some great children's books on the topic, and discuss how to balance your own grief as a parent while supporting your child. Caitlin also shares a sneak peek of her upcoming children's book "A Rainbow of Feelings" which aims to help kids express all their emotions.

This conversation gets real about a tough subject, but Caitlin's expertise and compassion make it super approachable. Whether you're dealing with a loss or just want to be prepared, you'll come away with helpful strategies for having these important talks with your little ones. Tune in for an honest, casual chat about an topic we all face eventually as parents.

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Hey there! We're diving into the wild world of traveling with kids and family vacations in this episode. As moms in different stages of life, we chat about the challenges of balancing everyone's needs and expectations when you've got little ones in tow.

We dish about those awkward moments when your family forgets you can't just drop everything for an all-day boat ride anymore, and how to navigate those tricky situations without losing your cool (or your mind!). We share our personal experiences of feeling torn between different family groups, trying to keep nap schedules intact, and the guilt of missing out on the fun stuff.

We also talk about how important it is to speak up about what you need on vacation, even if it feels weird. No one's a mind reader, right? We get into the nitty-gritty of planning trips with big groups, dealing with different ideas of what makes a "fun" vacation, and how to handle those inevitable bumps in the road.

So if you've ever felt like you needed a vacation from your vacation, or you're dreading that upcoming family trip, give this episode a listen. We promise you'll laugh, maybe cringe a little, and hopefully pick up some tips for making your next getaway a little smoother. Don't forget your sense of humor – you're gonna need it!

Hope you enjoyed this episode!

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Here's to Getting it Together one day at a time,

Jessica & Samantha