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Pandemic Perspectives: Fabric Shop Owner + Blended Family SAHM + Steel Mill Essential Worker
May 10, 2020

Christina's brick and mortar fabric shop pivoted to mobilize mask-making for healthcare workers; Sarah facilitates distance learning for five kids while adjusting expectations for her own wedding celebration and plans to grow their blended family; Kati...

Small Comforts (Part One): Episode 259
May 05, 2020

Stressors right now loom large; but sometimes solace comes in the form of lots of little bright spots. Today Meagan and Sarah compare notes on the little things that bring comfort, humor, and moments of happiness when things are intense in the world.

Pandemic Perspectives: Respiratory Therapist + University Psychologist + Foster Youth Social Worker
May 03, 2020

Laura treats COVID-19 patients as a respiratory therapist during incredibly unstable times; Hilary supports the mental health of young adults and is adjusting to delivering services via telehealth; Carla is a social worker serving foster youth in Canad...

Creativity & Connection During Hard Seasons: Voices 48
May 01, 2020

Living a creative life with small children underfoot is a challenge by any definition; doing it while running a business during a global pandemic is another thing altogether. For this month's Voices interview Sarah chats with her good friend,

Life Skills We’re Glad Our Kids Have Right Now (And A Few They’re Still Working On): Episode 258
April 28, 2020

We've had lots of time to observe our kids in their natural habitats the last couple months...wherein their "natural habitat" is also OUR HOUSE. Turns out, we're really glad we've passed on some basic life skills to these growing humans,

Pandemic Perspectives: Child Welfare Advocate + ER Nurse + High School Teacher
April 26, 2020

Kathryn is mom to four small girls and an attorney representing the most vulnerable kids in her state; Robyn and her husband are both on the front lines as an Emergency Room RN and a firefighter/paramedic; Kyria teaches social studies at a Bay Area hig...

Getting A Break When There Are No Breaks (And Losing The Guilt About It!)
April 24, 2020

More than a month into safer at home, a day in the life of most moms looks nothing like it did before COVID-19. We’re living in close quarters with small humans (and big humans!) whom we love but may be used to getting an occasional break from.

Mom Milestones (By Popular Request!): Episode 257
April 21, 2020

From making our first "mom friend" to the first time all of our children could stay home alone, today's episodes celebrates the milestones that mark new phases of motherhood. Inspired by a listener question and the enthusiastic response we received for...

Pandemic Perspectives: Preemie Twin Birth + NYC Physician + Grocery Store Manager
April 19, 2020

Jessi watched the national shutdown play out from inside the PICU, where she and her husband were quarantined with their newborn twins (who are now home and doing great!); Gillian's NYC-based medical practice undergoes huge changes while her family gri...

Listener Questions (Vol. 25): Episode 256
April 14, 2020

Does a toddler "need" a formal preschool program if it isn't necessary for childcare purposes? Did we think about kids' birthday timing when we were planning (or not planning) our pregnancies? How can a physically active toddler channel his energy for ...