New Year, New Mom Hacks: Simplifying Life and Setting SMART Goals


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Jan 06 2025 58 mins  

Welcome to a brand-new season of Early Momming Podcast! In this episode, Hillary and Erica dive into all things New Year: resolutions, life hacks, and making mom life a little easier in 2025. From relatable holiday recaps to actionable advice, this episode is packed with tips to help you start the year feeling refreshed and organized.

Key Takeaways:
Holiday Recap: Hillary shares her holiday chaos and the importance of enjoying the moment, while Erica reflects on family traditions.

Simplifying Mom Life: Life hacks for new moms, including:

The Rule of Three for babies' daily routines.
Prep feed stations for easy nighttime care.
The night prep shortcut for stress-free mornings.

Streamlining the Household:
The 15-minute family reset to tidy up together.
Meal planning in 20 minutes or less to save time and money.
Using grocery delivery services for convenience.

Self-Care for Moms: Prioritizing "micro-moments" of self-care, such as grounding exercises, deep breathing, or a "factory reset shower."

Goal Setting: How to create SMART goals that are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound.

Example: Helping your baby sleep through the night using developmentally appropriate strategies.

Goals for Moms in the Early Momming Season:

Get your baby to sleep through the night.
Create a smoother daily routine.
Find 15 minutes of uninterrupted self-care daily.

Links Mentioned:
The Ultimate Nighttime Weaning Guide: Learn how to gently wean nighttime feeds and help your baby sleep through the night.

Fast Like a Girl by Dr. Mindy Pelz: Learn more about fasting according to your cycle.

Listener Challenge:

Try one of the hacks mentioned in this episode and let us know how it worked for you! Share your experience on Instagram and tag us @earlymommingpodcast.