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The mental load isn’t just a to-do list. It’s the constant invisible labor of anticipating, organizing, and worrying that falls disproportionately on mothers. In this episode, Sarah and Darcy get honest about what this actually looks like in our lives.
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Finding balance as a working mom isn’t easy. In this episode, Alyx and Emily talk about the pressure of juggling work, motherhood, and everyday life. From mom guilt to trying to do it all, they share their honest experiences and remind listeners they’re not alone in the struggle.
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We’re back with another Hot Takes episode! Jess and Sarah are sharing some of their boldest opinions and a few that might spark some debate. Do you agree or disagree? Listen in and let us know!
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Are you a book lover? Emily and Kara dive into some of their favorite reads in this fun episode! Whether you're already an avid reader, setting a goal to read more, or just looking for new book suggestions, there’s something here for you. Tune in and discover some great titles to add to your reading list!
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On this week’s episode, Sarah and Alyx share fun, simple ideas to make indoor play easy and enjoyable. Let’s be honest—winter isn’t quite over, and rainy days are just around the corner. Tune in for creative activity ideas, our favorite family board games, and even a few kid-friendly screen brain breaks to help parents get through those long, challenging days.
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Do you struggle with screen time at home? How can we parent children in this digital age? This week Emily and Shelby dive into the topic of screen time with research from Jonathan Haidt's book The Anxious Generation. Whether you have young children or teenagers, this episode has great information on how we have to parent differently in a digital age.
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The term default parent is taking social media by storm and this week Jess and Emily talk about their roles as the default parents in their own families, what it looks like in their homes, and how they advocate for themselves in their home when the pressures get to be too much.
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On this week’s episode, Darcy and Alyx are serving hot takes on life right now. From go-to Swig orders and the never-ending laundry cycle to favorite binge-worthy shows—and a very strong dislike for a certain extremely well-known play—nothing is off the table. Tune in for real-life rants, laughs, and opinions you didn’t ask for but might secretly agree with.
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Join Kara and Alyx this week as they talk about a big emotion many kids face: anxiety. Kara shares her personal experience navigating childhood anxiety as a parent, and what she’s learning along the way. If your child worries a lot—about school, friendships, bedtime, or things that may seem small to others—you’re not alone, and you’re not doing anything wrong.
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In this week’s episode, Alyx, Sarah, and Emily each step onto a motherhood soapbox they’re passionate about, sharing their honest thoughts, personal experiences, and unfiltered feelings.
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Welcome to Little Ones and Messy Buns podcast. We are a group of sorority sisters, turned moms who have been by each other's sides through it all. In 2009, we opened our bids and found each…