5 & Under Mom

Moms, are you raising or want to raise bilingual/multilingual children? There are so many myths that still exist about bilingual babies and toddlers. And, research is starting to catch up with the benefits and debunking the myths that might discourage many parents from speaking multiple languages to young kids. Listen this week as Laura and Becca talk about the benefits and debunk some of the myths that persist with raising bilingual young kids.

Mamas, are you going back to work after having a baby or trying to decide if you want to go back to work after staying at home with babies and toddlers. Listen this week as Becca and Laura talk about their experiences going back to work either right after having a baby or trying to re-enter after a few years away. It can be stressful but planning this out during pregnancy or during maternity leave will make the transition easier.

Moms, do you have questions about pumping, either exclusively or occasionally? We talk about the practical concerns and questions that moms have about pumping while breastfeeding. This can be for a working mom or moms that want a freezer supply. Listen as Becca, a certified lactation specialist, and Laura, her sister, talk about pumping while breastfeeding their little ones.

The holiday season (and summers) are filled with the need to travel. When you have babies and toddlers, this is a very stressful time. Laura and Becca share their own experiences traveling by car and by plane with their babies. Listen to their strategies on flying and driving babies and toddlers.

Moms, those postpartum days are exhilarating and exciting with a new baby in your arms. And then you start feeling down or anxious and don’t know why. Becca and Laura talk about the symptoms and their own experiences with postpartum depression and postpartum anxiety.

Moms, raising a healthy and developing baby and toddler is difficult enough without factoring fevers and sniffles. Listen this week as Laura and Becca talk about learning to trust your mommy instints.

Moms Laura and Becca share stories and strategies about the dreaded time in toddlerhood…the terrible twos! Every toddler goes through some version of this so come share in the journey with Laura and Becca. Tune in this week to share in the terrible 2s.

Moms, your life changed once you had small kids, toddlers and babies but that does not mean that you cannot still live life to the fullest. Life throws us curveballs but Laura and Becca talk about how to break through and live your life to the fullest with the family that you have! Tune in this week to share our parenting journey and pursuit in living the life to the fullest.

Moms, would you rather talk about anything but money? This week, we talk to Brad Graber, a financial counselor, about how to start your kids right on the path to financial literacy. Tune in this week as we continue our parenting journey and talk about money and young kids and toddlers!

Moms! Potty-training can be hard and time-consuming but an essential part of growing up and toddlerhood! Laura and Becca talk about their experiences in potty-training toddlers (and sometimes the long, arduous journey that it can become)! Tune in this week to share our journey in potty-training!

Are there any moms that are and/or want to continue breastfeeding their toddler past 12 months of age? Becca and Laura talk about the benefits, the challenges and strategies for mommies that want to nurse their toddlers (Plus Becca has breastfed 3 of her kids past 12 months of age). Tune in to share the journey of breastfeeding!

This podcast is for those that are moms-to-be or new moms (or experienced moms that are pregnant again). Today, Becca and Laura talk about what they wished they would have known about being pregnant and being a new mom. The discussion gets real as they talk about their own birth stories and everything from postpartum anxiety and depression. Tune in to share the journey of parenting (including the pregnancy journey).

Moms! We all have that feeling some days that we cannot do everything that needs to be done. We have young kids, a home to maintain, work, and nurturing everyone in our life! This week, Becca and Laura talk about what can trigger those feelings in their own lives and the strategies that they use to cope! Tune in to share the journey of parenting young kids and get through those days when getting everything done (and done perfectly) are overwhelming!

Are you a mom that has a spouse (or maybe it’s you) that struggles with organization, especially with all the toys and supplies that come with babies and young kids? Tune in this week as Becca and Laura talk about their struggles and solutions with organizing their homes. Every week, they share their parenting journey (including struggles and successes)!

At the beginning of the day, do you ever wonder how to fill your day? Laura and Becca discuss how they constructively set up their days with babies and toddlers in a way to accomplish all the goals (and keep it fun) for their little ones. Tune in to share the parenting journey with them and keep the interest and fun in the day!