Kindred Conversations

As mothers, we feel passionate about capturing and documenting memories of our children!  They seem to grow so quickly that we can't keep up with every new word, phase, or talent.  We know that this is can feel like such a daunting task with quickly growing littles (and big kids too!) so we wanted to share some of the ways we have found to make documenting feel simplified and more realistic.

Paris mentions some of the apps and photo books she uses to make documenting easier.  Brittany shares a new tradition her family is starting to record memories on a yearly basis.  We discuss regular schedules we use for journaling.

Finally, Paris (our in-house photography expert) shares some easy tips for taking better pictures.  These tips are for all moms snapping quick photos on their phones!  We hope you feel encouraged to document your memories and be more thoughtful about when it is worth the extra time and effort for a picture and when to just enjoy the moment.

Mentioned in this episode:

Day One App

Chatbooks

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We are thrilled to invite our first guest onto Kindred Conversations: Kiley De Visser. Kiley is an amazing friend and it is a skill that she continually works on. We interview Kiley about what a good friend means to her and how to become that to others.  Cultivating good friendships is valuable in motherhood. Great friends can help you better enjoy your role as a mother, and even help you to be a better mother by offering insight, lending a hand or listening ear, and relieving some of the emotional burdens we carry. 

In this episode we discuss what it means to be a good friend, tips for being intentional in friendships, and ways we’ve found to make new friends. We know that in order to make good friends, we need to be a good friend and we are dedicated to putting effort into our relationships after this conversation with Kiley. 

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Kiley De Visser: @kileydevisser 

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This is our first ever official episode in Kindred Conversations! Thank you so much for listening!  Holiday traditions can bring so much joy for the whole family but can also be the cause of stress for many mothers this time of year.  How do you find a meaningful balance between blank space and scheduled activities? 

We talk all about our favorite traditions that we had growing up and those we are looking forward to implementing in our own homes, as well as some things we are leaving behind.  We discuss the things that we feel are "worth it" and the things we want to leave behind. 

Giving yourself permission to leave behind traditions that are no longer serving your family is an important aspect of creating meaningful memories this time of year. We are hopeful this conversation will allow you to feel more present with your family this December as well as the many months to come.  

Mentioned in this episode:

Light the World Initiative

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In this episode we introduce ourselves and the purpose behind Kindred Conversations. Paris is mom to Miles (20 months) and married to Pierce Tews. Brittany is married to John Frye and they have two sons, Brooks and Wells (23 months and 3 months). 

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