My Best Mom Friend

Dec 19 2023 5

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My name is Sandra, and I'm the virtual mom bestie you didn't even know you needed. I am here to empower you and give you permission to not love every layer of motherhood (without the guilt.) I'm here to be uncensored in my experience as a mom to help you realize what you're feeling is normal. I want every mom to feel seen, validated, and understood. Please make yourself comfortable, grab a cup and allow me to spill the tea on motherhood. Let's chat about all things mom life, postpartum, and marriage. Follow along on Instagram for more @mybestmomfriend Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mybestmomfriend/support

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Toddlers And The Holiday Season

Dec 19 2023 39 mins

Let's chat all things holidays with little kids. From flopped traditions to forgetting about school spirit week. Don't forget to check out our sensory play shop! www.playfullittleminds.com Here is the sinus rinse I was talking about. Here is the story projector I was talking about. We love it! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mybestmomfriend

Moms vs. The Holiday Season

Dec 12 2023 38 mins

In this episode, we delve into the experiences of busy mothers during the bustling holiday season. The episode includes topics such as establishing family traditions, managing family dynamics, selecting ideal gifts for your children, and dealing with the possibility of disappointment when reality fails to align with the Instagram-worthy image you have envisioned. If you're loo

The Challenges of Life As A Mom Of Multiple Kids

Oct 04 2023 57 mins

Are you finding the transition going from having one child to two, or three, or four challenging? You are not alone! Inna from @motherhoodtherapy and I dive into life as a mom of multiples and all of the changes and challenges this transition brings. I hope this episode helps you feel seen and validated in your feelings and hopefully offers some advice to help you through. Follow

The Importance Of Sensory Play For Your Toddler

Sep 12 2023 44 mins

Tune in as I dive into the importance of sensory play and how children exploring their environment through textures and using their senses helps their development. In this episode, I also share the exciting launch of my new shop, all about sensory activities for your littles. We all want to be that perfect Pinterest mom with the best activities, but we're busy and tired AF. So.

Oh, Toddlerhood, What a Joyous Time In Our Lives

Sep 04 2023 40 mins

LOL, let me start by saying I love the crap out of my child. There, I gave you the classic mom disclaimer before she starts talking smack about what her child has been up to and how wonky motherhood can get during different seasons. Yes, I adore my almost three-year-old, but also, WOWZA... what happened to the sweet, thoughtful, kind, and affectionate two-year-old I had? He turns t

Marriage And Communication After Baby Part 3 | The Mental Load of Motherhood

Aug 29 2023 59 mins

In this third segment of my "Marriage and Communication After Baby" series, I dive deep into the mental load of motherhood. I look at it from a woman's perspective, how we are "wired," and a man's perspective. This would be a great episode to share with your husband if you want him to better understand the mental load we are all plagued with. I mentione

Marriage and Communication After Baby Part 2 | Mothers Sacrifice Everything + The Male Psyche

Aug 21 2023 74 mins

Let’s unpack the classic line I often hear from new mothers, “I’ve sacrificed everything, while he seemingly has sacrificed nothing. His life as a father is the same as it was before we had a child!” The statement is usually a thought that most women don’t vocalize aloud. It stays hidden beneath the surface, with deep resentment building towards their partners. In this ep

Marriage and Communication After Baby Part 1

Aug 14 2023 62 mins

Let’s try to understand one another for more productive partnerships better when it comes to parenting. This is what I’ll be exploring in my multi-part series here on my podcast. I don’t think men (husbands, dads) purposely don’t worry ahead the way we do. If they could, some of them would take that load off our shoulders and close some of the tabs for us, but they aren’t

Planning Baby's First Birthday | What You Need To Know

Aug 07 2023 46 mins

Are you getting ready to plan your baby's first birthday?! What a huge milestone! Congrats, mama, you've survived a full year of motherhood. PHEW! Enjoy this next hour of me sharing all the things you need to know when planning for this celebration! From planning your guest list, the venue, the smash cake, capturing memories and not ending the night with a big blow out fig

Why Moms Are So Overstimulated All The Time

Jul 31 2023 57 mins

AHHH - do you feel like you're constantly on the brink of a mental breakdown due to the overlapping noise? I am. Why do more moms not talk about this with one another? We all feel like we're going a little nutty sometimes, right? You know what I'm talking about... the oven is humming, the baby is crying, dogs are barking, tv commercials are too loud, the neighbor is mow