In this heartwarming episode of Little Ones and Messy Buns, join Alyx, Kara, and Shelby as they sit down with the inspiring TikTok sensation, Tara, also known as Okiemomof5. Dive into a candid conversation about building a supportive family environment, overcoming personal challenges, and the joys and struggles of motherhood. Tara shares her journey from her own challenging childhood to creating a loving home for her five children, offering insights and encouragement for moms everywhere. Tune in for laughter, tears, and a reminder that you're not alone in this beautiful chaos of parenting. 

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Should you give your kids an allowance? What are the options for investing your kids' money? And where on earth do you get started with estate planning? This week Jess and Darcy sit down to talk about all things kids and money. Listen to them chat about the family economy methodology they both have adopted from Simply on Purpose! They also discuss where they set aside money that is gifted to their kids, thoughts on 529s and paying for education, how they talk about money with their kids, wills/trusts and more. We hope this conversation teaches you something new or sparks some ideas for how to manage money in your home!

Want more information on the family economy system? Check it out at https://simplyonpurpose.org/our-family-economy-system-two-best-reasons-to-ditch-allowance/

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This week we welcome a special guest: Janet, Shelby's mom!!  Shelby's sister has autism and Janet has worked in special education for 18 years.  She spent 15 of those years in an early childhood setting and worked with lots of students with autism. Janet shares what autism is, how to get your child a diagnosis and additional services like speech and occupational therapy.  Whether your child has autism or not, this is an educational episode with tips for all parents!

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Have you ever wished for a teacher in your best friend group chat? Here’s your chance! Join us this week as Alyx, Emily, and Kara dive into YOUR questions for teachers.

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This week, Sarah and Alyx dive deep into the challenges of motherhood while navigating loss and grief. Sarah shares her journey of raising little ones and coping with heartache after losing her mom as a young adult. They discuss how to talk to kids about death, handling grief as a family, and what healing can look like.

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This week join Darcy, Emily and Shelby as we discuss making time for yourself as a mom.  It can be so hard to juggle being a mom while maintaining your own hobbies and interests.  We will share our personal favorite “me time” activities, small ways to get started and how to find pockets of time for yourself.  You got this, mama!

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We’re back from our break and ready to talk summer!  Kara, Sarah and Shelby sit down this week to talk about summer in Kansas City.  Get ready to dive into the best summer activities whether you have infants, toddlers, school-age children or a mix!  We share what activities are worth the money and some of our favorite affordable places for kids. 

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Summer days can be a blast, but they can also feel endless! In this week's episode, Shelby and Alyx dive into how they keep a schedule, share their favorite Kansas City places to visit and suggest fun activities to do at home. 

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Looking for toddler-friendly spots in Kansas City? This week, Darcy, Kara, and Emily share their top picks! 

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Are you a Mama debating whether to send your little one to Kindergarten next year or hold off? You’re not alone! Jess and Kara dive deep into their experiences of waiting a year before stepping into the elementary world. 

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