Most new moms will tell you that the postpartum period is a challenge. It can be difficult to adjust to life with a new baby, and it's easy to feel overwhelmed. For Lauren Akins, being a present parent to her four daughters, means taking things one step at a time and focusing on what's important. She discusses her journey through postpartum and how she stays present for her family.   Sponsored: Download the Pampers Club App today! Rethinkyourcycle.com code LIVING for $10 off Thrivemarket.com/LIVING or 40% off your first order   Produced by Dear Media.

67:  Lauren Akins on Postpartum and Being a Present Parent

Hayley Hubbard, mom to three, and wife to a country music star, and Jessica Diamond, registered dietitian nutritionist and mom to one are here to make parenthood a little easier and a lot less lonely. 
 
Parenting is hard. And the thousands of decisions we’re forced to make everyday can feel daunting. Should I listen to my pediatrician, my mother, this website? Will other moms judge me for doing it this way? While we’ve never had access to so much information, it’s never been harder to find the simple, practical knowledge and vulnerable real life experiences we need to feel confident in the choices we make as parents. Every Monday, we break it down, sharing the real side of parenting through simple expert information and candid, personal experiences, because when you remove the doubt, fear, and stress from everyday parenting decisions, you create more time for the meaning full moments. It takes a village we’re so excited to share ours with you.

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Katie Kelley is back to share our favorite strategies for discipline and setting boundaries with children; whether it be at mealtime, staying in bed all night, lying, listening, or using “gentle hands.” We talk about the importance of everyone being on the same page, and why we take extra time to reinforce positive behavior.    We hope you all have enjoyed this podcast as much as we have. This will be our last episode, but stay tuned to our Instagram for what’s next for Meaning Full Living. Thank you for being a part of our village.   Partner:   Fahertybrand.com/living code LIVING for 20% off your order!   Produced by Dear Media.   Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.

89: Unpacking Discipline, Lying & Consequences with Katie Kelley

If there's one thing that Cat & Nat know how to do, it's make motherhood fun. They are BFF mom goals, have a podcast, books, and are about to go on another comedy tour. In this hilarious and heartfelt talk they share their tips for how we can make parenting less stressful (and more fun) by laughing our way through it all. They talk about why they don’t micromanage schoolwork, why you shouldn’t feel guilty for doing your best, and how their viral journey began.   Produced by Dear Media.   Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.

88: Cat & Nat: Laughing Your Way Through Motherhood

It's hard to say goodbye. Especially when that goodbye is to someone who has been such an important part of your life. Katie Kelley has been the Hubbard family's nanny for the past four years, and the time has come for her to move on to her next adventure. In this episode, Hayley gets emotional about Katie leaving, Katie shares her best tips for finding the right childcare for your family, and they talk about how to navigate tough transitions with kids.   Partners:   Go to THEOUAI.com and use code LIVING for 15% off your entire purchase   Go toSimilasanUSA.com/win and include Meaning Full Living in your entry to enter for a chance for a $500 Visa Gift Card and a Similasan School Essentials prize pack!   Produced by Dear Media.   Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.

87: ​​Katie’s Leaving + Tips for Finding the Right Childcare for Your Family

What if you could go from being stuck in a job that leaves you unfulfilled to building something of truly lasting value? This is the story of how  former corporate executive, Nicole Walters, did just that. She is dedicated to helping other entrepreneurs achieve their goals and achieving success on their terms - all while leading with love at every turn possible! We discuss Nicole’s journey as an adoptive parent to three, the career move that got her to where she is today, and how she can’t stop herself from helping. Her advice is honest, insightful, and sure to motivate you to take action.   Sponsors: Waterdrop.com code LIVING for 15% off their large collection of products Get 10% off your first three months at ritual.com/LIVING Hellofresh.com/meaningfull65 code meaningfull65 for 65% off plus free shipping!   Produced by Dear Media.   Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.

86: Nicole Walters, the motivational mom boss on adoption, starting over, and finding purpose

We’re diving into all of our pregnancy symptoms: the good, the bad and the funny… And are breaking down some pregnancy nutrition tips that can help ease those less than pleasant parts of pregnancy. Jess shares some seriously drastic measures she took to get her breeched baby turned into the head down position. And Hayley reminisces on the blood test mix-up that had her thinking Liv was a boy the first half of her pregnancy. We’ll also tell you what we wish we had known about before delivery.   Partners:   Start a new healthy habit today. Visit seed.com/LIVING and use code LIVING to redeem 20% off your first month of Seed’s DS-01™ Daily Synbiotic.  Win a $500 Visa Gift Card and a Similasan “School Essentials” prize pack. Go to SimilasanUSA.com/win to enter, and include Meaning Full Living in your entry!   Produced by Dear Media.

67: Lauren Akins on Postpartum and Being a Present Parent

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