Babies and Boundaries

By Babies and Boundaries with MaddieParenting Kids & Family

Babies and Boundaries episodes

March 06, 2024 Setting boundaries for labor and postpartum with Emily, Birth Doula
Birth and postpartum is a sacred space. Protecting your peace before, during, and after birth can make all the difference in the start of your motherhood journey. Emily, a Birth Doula from Colorado, joins me today to discuss what boundaries should be considered for labor and postpartum!

00:00 intro/Emily’s story
02:31 why do boundaries matter in birth and postpartum
05:00 boundaries in the weeks leading up to birth
08:29 boundaries during labor
12:30 boundaries in the weeks after birth
25:02 outro/Emily’s info

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Emily's website:
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27 min
February 21, 2024 Protecting our children against s*xual abuse with Mel Watson, CSA survivor and former prison officer
Trigger warning: this episode contains stories and discussions about children being s*xually abused.

Mel Watson is a child s*xual abuse survivor and former prison officer who is using her Instagram platform to help spread awareness and education on s*xual abuse. She joins me today to discuss how we can protect our children from abuse and grooming, how child predators are treated in prison, and more!

00:00 intro/Mel’s story
02:51 how child predators are treated in prison
05:20 do predators deserve a second chance
06:23 what is grooming
09:10 forced affection from family members
10:56 sleepovers
13:17 early exposure to p*rnography
15:51 what to do if you have a bad feeling about a family member but your partner doesn’t see it
18:32 what’s the best way to protect our children against abuse
24:27 being a “helicopter parent”

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27 min
February 08, 2024 Navigating going low/no contact with your parents or in-laws
Is going low or no contact with your parents or in-laws a “trend”? How do you go about this? What if your partner doesn’t agree? We discuss all this and more today!
00:00 intro
02:30 how do you know it’s time
05:40 what if your partner is not on board
10:13 how to go about the conversation
11:34 dealing with the aftermath
13:24 outro and announcement
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15 min
January 17, 2024 Do women keep their kids away from their in-laws?
Article info:
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/03/21/well/family/the-maternal-grandparent-advantage.html
00:00 Intro
01:52 in-laws tread lightly?
02:39 the maternal grandparent advantage
06:49 is the DIL the gatekeeper of the kids?
08:27 DIL keeping new baby away
11:20 sons “have to be loyal to their wives”
12:50 grandparents providing routine “care”
14:27 outro
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16 min
January 10, 2024 MIL thinks my baby is a toy, my mom wants to spank my child, and MORE! Ask Maddie
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Story timestamps:
00:55 MIL thinks my baby is a toy
06:30 my mom wants to spank my toddler
12:43 pregnant and my mom won’t respect my boundaries
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21 min
January 03, 2024 Struggling with your parents or in-laws after your baby is born? Here's why.
Many new moms are struggling with their parents and in-laws after their baby is born. Here are my theories why.

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16 min
December 28, 2023 Level up your life (even as a mom with zero time)
Just because you're a busy mom doesn't mean you have to stop growing, learning, and becoming the best version of yourself! Make 2024 your year with these tips.
00:00 intro
00:40 let go of what doesn’t serve you
02:42 move your body
03:53 have a health relationship with your phone
08:11 get to bed at a decent time
09:35 get out of negative mindsets
11:33 have hobbies outside of motherhood or making money
12:19 re-evaulate relationships
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15 min
December 22, 2023 Multigenerational living is NOT the solution to modern problems. Here's why.
Is the nuclear family a scam? Should we all go back to multigenerational living? Let's discuss!
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17 min
December 13, 2023 How to stop having "yes girl" energy and end your people pleasing era with Angela Martello, LCSW
People pleasing is a common struggle that many women face. I personally have dealt with this all my life, and have been on a journey to overcome this. Angela Martella, LCSW and therapist joins me today to discuss how to stop having "yes girl" energy and how to overcome people pleasing. We discuss how to start setting boundaries, learn to deal with the fear of rejection, and more!

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21 min
December 07, 2023 In-laws ruined my postpartum, my father won't stop kissing my baby, and more! ASK MADDIE
Welcome to the first episode of Ask Maddie! Thank you guys for submitting your stories. I hope this can be helpful for those looking for advice or guidance. If you want to be featured in a future episode, please email [email protected]
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25 min

About Babies and Boundaries

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Having a new baby in the family can be an exciting time for everyone! However, many women are struggling with navigating postpartum boundaries, difficult family dynamics, and feeling pressure for…