Welcome to a heartfelt and reflective episode of It’s Giving Motherhood! In this special year-end episode, co-hosts Kate and Jayme look back on an incredible 2024 and set their sights on an intentional, purpose-driven 2025.

As moms, spouses, and individuals navigating life’s beautiful chaos, we’re sharing:

Our Parenthood Goals for 2025: From nurturing neurodivergent kiddos to cultivating deeper family connections.
Our Spousal Aspirations: How we plan to strengthen our marriages through intentional time, teamwork, and faith.
Anticipated Challenges: The hurdles we foresee, including navigating stigma in parenting, advocating for our kids, and staying centered in a fast-paced world.

We’re also diving deep into:
The Power of Scripture: Why grounding ourselves in the Bible is non-negotiable as we take on new challenges in the year ahead.
Parenting Through a Neurodivergent Lens: Tackling societal stigma with courage, compassion, and community support.
A Love Letter to Our Listeners: You are the heart and soul of It’s Giving Motherhood. Thank you for your support, engagement, and shared stories that inspire us to keep creating.

Join us for an episode filled with authenticity, faith, and vision as we celebrate the growth of 2024 and prepare for an amazing new year.

 Tune in now and let’s embrace 2025 together!

We want to hear from you! What are your parenting or personal goals for 2025? How do you navigate challenges with grace and faith? Share your thoughts and stories with us on Instagram or Facebook @ItsGivingMotherhood or via email at [email protected].

Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review! Your feedback fuels our journey. Here’s to another incredible year of motherhood, together. 

In this heartfelt episode of It’s Giving Motherhood, Kate and Jayme open up about their experiences raising neurodivergent children. From finding appropriate medical and mental health care to navigating the challenges of raising exceptional kids in a conventional world, they discuss it all—the difficulties with education, judgment from other parents, and the sheer exhaustion of advocating for their kids.

Kate and Jayme share practical advice for navigating these challenges as neurodivergent parents themselves and emphasize the importance of always leading with love. For listeners seeking further insight, they recommend the inspiring book Differently Wired: Raising an Exceptional Child in a Conventional World by Deborah Reber.

Don’t miss this candid and empowering episode filled with compassion, wisdom, and solidarity for parents on similar journeys!

In this episode of It's Giving Motherhood, hosts Kate and Jayme check in on the highs and lows of their mom lives. They dive into millennial nostalgia, reminiscing about the pop culture moments, TV shows, and trends that shaped their childhoods.  XANGA anyone?!

Kate also opens up about a more serious challenge she's been facing with her child’s ADHD diagnosis. She shares her frustrations with the significant lack of resources in school systems to properly support children who need extra help. It's a heartfelt conversation about the emotional toll of navigating this journey as a parent, and how difficult it can be to find the right support, especially when the system doesn't make it easy.

Alongside this, the episode includes their "Mom Wins and Challenges" of the week. It's a mix of lighthearted moments and real talk about the struggles every mom faces.

This episode is full of relatable insights, whether you're a fellow millennial mom, navigating similar school struggles, or simply looking for a dose of honest, comforting parenting chat. Tune in for a blend of nostalgia, mom solidarity, and a deep conversation about the challenges that come with raising kids in today’s world.

In this fun-filled episode of It's Giving Motherhood, Kate and Jayme dive into a cozy literary-themed game of This or That! As both moms find themselves reaching for books lately, they can't help but embrace the world of literature in all its glory. From favorite genres to beloved childhood classics, Kate and Jayme explore their reading preferences, with plenty of laughs and relatable moments along the way.

Highlights of the Episode:

• A peek into their favorite current reads and how they manage to squeeze in reading time as busy moms!
• Some fun and surprising literary confessions – including their love for certain book tropes!

If you're a book lover or just need some reading inspiration, this episode is a must-listen. Grab a blanket, your favorite beverage, and settle in for a cozy, bookish chat!

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In this episode of It's Giving Motherhood, Kate and Jayme dive into all things that make someone truly Midwestern—whether it’s the love for ranch dressing, the endless Midwest goodbye, or that special sense of community. They also open up about some exciting big moves happening in their personal lives, bringing change and new chapters. Along the way, they reflect on Jayme's postpartum journey and how her experiences continue to shape her as a mom. Of course, no episode would be complete without sharing their love for books, swapping favorite reads, and discussing how literature fits into their busy mom schedules. Tune in for laughs, life updates, and a celebration of Midwestern charm!

 Tune in to this engaging episode where Kate and Jayme dive into the emotions and experiences surrounding Jayme's son's 4th birthday. They share their reflections on the joys and challenges of having a preschooler. Plus, Kate unveils the exciting launch of KM Faith and Art—a new venture combining balloon and graphic art commissions with a focus on documenting her journey as a Christian mother and wife. Don’t miss out—visit her website through the link below!

KMFaithandArt.com

 New episode alert!  This week on It’s Giving Motherhood, we’re diving into book reviews and sharing our current reads! Grab your favorite drink and join us as we explore the best summer reads!  #ItsGivingMotherhood #BookLovers #MomLife #Podcast

 In this episode, Kate gives an update on her family reuniting, and she and Jayme dish out some fantastic book recommendations. Whether you're into self-help or spicy romance, we've got you covered!

Grab a coffee, get cozy, and read some books with us!

#MomBookClub #BookRecommendations #PodcastEpisode #SelfHelpBooks #RomanceNovels

In this week’s episode of “It’s Giving Motherhood,” we dive deep into a story of reunion and rediscovery.  Join us as Kate shares her incredible 23andMe journey, detailing the emotional twists and turns of preparing to reconnect with her biological father's family.

 Jayme recounts the heartwarming birth of baby T! Join the conversation as she reflects on navigating motherhood during and after the pandemic, sharing the challenges and joys of now being a mom of two.