This Flocked Up Life

Send us a textIn today’s episode, we’re discussing a listener suggestion: The Sandwich Generation. The Sandwich generation is defined as a generation of people, typically in their thirties or forties, responsible for bringing up their own children and for the care of their aging parents. It's hard to care for yourself when you also need to care for others. Members of the sandwi

Send us a textIn today’s episode, we’re diving into your questions. Listener Sarah, S. asks,"How do you handle it when life’s everyday stresses are overwhelming?"Becky and Lacey take turns weighing in on this super relatable question. Without a doubt, all mothers experience overwhelm from time to time. It's a normal and natural part of adulthood, but pay attention to how do y

Send us a textIn today’s episode, we’re diving into your questions. Listener Roberta J. asks,"I recently discovered that my 15-year-old son is hacking into the school’s laptop to access social media, install prohibited games, and other questionable software. We busted him over the weekend, shut everything down, and tightened up our parental control systems, but I’m still fi

Send us a textIn today’s episode, we’re diving into your questions. Listener Holly F. says:"We are in the hustle and bustle of back to school time with our three kids in three different schools. It feels a bit like the NFL draft. How do you handle all the moving parts, including the inevitable changes the school year brings to your home?"It's back to school time and that can me

Send us a textIn today’s episode, we’re diving into your questions. Listener Heidi F says:"Right now, my mind is on getting my kids to be engaged in the family before they leave for college. I have one leaving in August, and all she wants to do is be in her room if she's not at work. It is crushing my heart. How do I encourage her to spend time with us before she leaves the nes

Send us a textIn today’s episode, we’re diving into your questions. Listener Katie M. asks:"When faced with rudeness from your kids, family, or friends, how do you navigate the situation while maintaining your composure and integrity?Cell phones, "sass-holes", allowance and acceptance. Becky and Lacey discuss coping strategies, share stories, and introduce an idea for re-framin

Send us a textIn today’s episode, we’re diving into your questions. Listener Kristy F. asks:"How do I survive the loneliness of being a stay-at-home parent?"Besides the short answer of wine....Lacey and Becky come together and share their personal experiences with stay-at-home motherhood and the loneliness that inevitably creeps in. We explore the "why" behind these feelings, c

Send us a textIn today’s episode, we’re diving into your questions. Listener Tegan T. asks:"Mom Guilt! How to handle it, when you just can't be and do all the things at once?"It’s about flock’n time we let go of mom guilt, all the “shoulds” and “have-to’s” that come with being a mom. Instead, let’s focus on what’s really important: filling our cups, asking for

Send us a textIn today’s episode, we’re diving into your questions. Listener Stacey B. asks: My daughter has many friends who have discovered things they're good at such as art, gymnastics, and cheerleading. She's feeling discouraged and asked me what makes me special? Have you experienced this? If yes, do you have advice on how to help my daughter with her question?In this swe

Send us a textIn today’s episode, we’re diving into your questions. Listener Emily K. asks: Mother’s Day didn’t go quite how I expected. I’m disappointed and honestly a little shitty. How should I handle my feelings while still showing my family that I’m grateful for what they did? In this very relatable conversation, Becky shares some “a-ha” moments about a past Mo