Episodes

  • Was the Proverbs 31 Woman a TradWife? 🤣
    Jul 20 2024

    The #TradLife side of Instagram makes it seem like the Proverbs 31 Woman would have been a homesteading, sourdough-making, stay-at-home mom…but was she?

    Bonus: You’ll hear about my little know pioneer mom era that included canning. 🥴

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    18 mins
  • You Know You’re a Mom When…
    Jul 13 2024

    You Know You’re a Mom When….

    In this episode I share all the ways you know you’re a mama.

    Topics covered: laundry, toddlers, 4 year-olds, and why I love solo errands.

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    13 mins
  • Making Special Needs Parents & Children Feel Welcome in Church
    Jul 2 2024

    In this episode I talk about how I know God wants every special needs parent and child to know they are welcome in His house and share some ideas how we can do that.

    He knows there are many people who feel as if there is no place for them, but there is.

    http://www.honesttoddler.com

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    15 mins
  • Part II: How Not to be a Jerk to Parents of Special Needs Kids
    Jun 29 2024

    The second part of: How Not to be a Jerk to Parents of Special Needs Kids (first recording cut off!)

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    9 mins
  • How Not to be a Jerk to Parents of Special Needs Kids
    Jun 28 2024

    In this episode I share something I saw online concerning a lovely autistic young woman and how people of faith can show up for the vulnerable around them.

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    20 mins
  • Moms: Five Reasons to Take a Shower Today
    Jun 19 2024

    #MomLife is hectic and often means we take care of everyone else and let ourselves look like we rolled out of a ditch but NO MORE.

    Five Reasons to Take a Shower.

    I also discuss end-of-the-school year activities, lotion, and coffee.

    Check out the books I mention on my blog:

    https://www.honesttoddler.com/


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    22 mins
  • Top Five Summer Survival Strategies
    Jun 14 2024

    Summer as a mom can be like being the designated driver on the wildest of rides. If you're at home, it can feel like a weekend that just won't end. If you're working- the summer camp whirlwind can be overwhelming.

    What, in theory, should be a relaxing time can be anything but. I'm sharing my the five things that make summer easier and more fun for me and my crew. The fist strategy is my air fryer. I'm not joking.

    This episode is sponsored by 4U2B books who sent me three hilarious and sweet children's books that I review in the episode:

    Alphabet by Heart- out now
    Chilla Gorilla & Lanky Lemur Journey to the Heart- out now
    There's a Yeti in my Tummy- out now

    Check out there books at https://www.4u2bbooksandmedia.com/bookshelf

    Top see pics of the books go to: honesttoddler.com

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    32 mins
  • Picky Eaters, Bedtime Eating, and more with Illustrator Keith Lowe
    May 25 2024

    We're talking about all things feeding children!

    Today we have a special guest on the show: author, illustrator and art professor at Indiana Wesleyan University, Keith Lowe!

    Keith is a father of three and the author and illustrator of the children's book: The Titans of Taste. The book follows a gang of hilarious characters who show two children a fun, new world of food pairings.

    Keith and I talk about being parents just trying to get our kids to eat and the creative process (don't give up, artists and writers!).

    The contest is close but check out Keith's book here:
    https://www.keithloweart.com/product-page/fishers-titans

    Thanks for tuning in!

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    19 mins