Moms in the Middle

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What's Moms in the Middle about?

This is the podcast for moms who feel like they’re in the middle of it all—the chaos, the joy, the struggle—and are ready to get real about it all. Evanka Osmak hosts a national sports show late at night, and Melanie Ng is a reporter on a morning show at the crack of dawn. Each week, these two friends will meet in the middle of their busy days to talk all things parenting. Tune in for Evanka and Mel’s own stories about the good and the bad, advice from experts and honest discussion. The reality is whether you’re a working mom, a stay-at-home dad, mom of many, mom of one, aunt of some, godmother of any—it’s hard! And it helps to know you’re not alone.

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The truth about pandemic pr...

03.25.2021

It’s been a year since everyone’s lives were flipped upside down because of Covid-19. Working from home, home-schooling our kids, and managing family expectations. It’s been hard. Now imagine getting pregnant and delivering a baby during a pandemic? OH wait…that’s ...

Moms in the Middle episodes:

03.25.2021 The truth about pandemic pregnancy It’s been a year since everyone’s lives were flipped upside down because of Covid-19. Working from home, home-schooling our kids, and managing family expectations. It’s been hard. Now imagine getting pregnant and delivering a baby during a pandemic? OH wait…that’s ...
01.26.2021 Taking care of mom’s mental health At this point, the pandemic is feeling like a marathon with no finish line in sight. If you’re a parent struggling to keep up with virtual learning, a spouse finding it hard to keep the peace with your partner, an ...
11.11.2020 Keeping women in the workforce Since the pandemic began, millions of Canadian women are struggling to juggle child care, household responsibilities, and paying jobs. Saying it hasn’t been easy is an understatement. Trust us, we’re right there with you! Now, recent reports are coming out ...
07.07.2020 Are you getting enough sleep during the pandemic? If you said no, you’re not alone. Maybe this sounds familiar: As you head off to bed late at night, you have to remind your pre-teen (for the millionth time) to also hit the sack. In the other room your ...
06.15.2020 How to talk to your kids about racism We, like many of you, have been watching the protests around the world, reading and listening to Black voices and having challenging conversations about race and racism in our lives. Systemic racism and social injustice have been happening for centuries ...
05.29.2020 Making sense of money in a Pandemic We’ve all been affected financially by COVID-19. And when times get tough it’s easy to feel like you’re spiralling out of control. So how do you rein in your spending and rethink money to regain your power? Is it by ...
05.19.2020 Building stronger relationships in challenging times Since the pandemic started we’ve all been feeling a little cooped up and part of that is seeing our families a lot more than we’re used to. We love them, but if we’re being honest it’s starting to put a ...
05.06.2020 How we’re surviving parenting during lockdown We were in the middle of recording new episodes when the pandemic hit and disrupted our lives, and yours. Now that we’re finally settling into this “new normal,” we wanted to check-in and give you an update on what’s been ...
12.27.2019 New Year, New You Did you just roll your eyes at this episode title? Yeah, we know how it goes – you’re starry-eyed and hopeful on January first, ready to keep up with all of your New Year’s resolutions. But before the end of ...
12.18.2019 Why we’re dreaming of a GREEN Christmas Did you know Canadians produce about 25 per cent more waste during the holidays? Think about it – there’s the wrapping paper, the decorations, the toys! We consume more, which means we waste more, too. So what can we do ...
12.11.2019 How to deal with family during the Holidays You’re in the thick of the holiday planning. Grandma wants to be with the grandkids on Christmas morning. Aunt Cindy wants everyone over on Christmas Eve. The in-laws are planning a Boxing Day feast and you consider yourself lucky because ...
12.04.2019 The secret to a guilt-free holiday Have you been telling yourself that you’re going to hit the gym as soon as the holidays are over? Well, this episode we’re here to tell you that...maybe you don’t have to? I mean, you can if you want. But ...
11.27.2019 Mom works the holidays The holidays are supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year, right? Ha! For moms it’s easily the most stressful time of year. There’s the gift giving, schedule planning, cleaning, decorating, hosting and often times the managing of ...
11.20.2019 Should you be lying to your kids? We all do it. We tell our kids those little white lies to get through the day. “The iPad is broken.” “If you make that face for too long it will stake like that forever.” But those lies get a ...
11.13.2019 Best gifts for the kids on your list Gift giving is somewhat of a skill. You’re either a pro, or an amateur. But stress no more, whatever your skill level, this episode will help you be the greatest gosh darn giver there ever was. From this year’s hottest ...
11.06.2019 How to hack your holiday spending The parties, the presents, the partridge in a pear tree! There are a lot of things to spend money on around the holidays and it all adds up, quick. Shannon Lee Simmons is a financial planner, business owner and mother ...
06.18.2019 Smashing dad stereotypes Celebrating Father’s Day got us thinking about the role fathers play in our children’s lives. How has the role of dad changed over the years? What myths and stereotypes are they fighting? How are they teaching their kids about these ...
06.11.2019 How to stop losing your sh*t and start keeping your cool It happened. Your little human did the thing that triggered a weeks worth of stress and you lose your shit. A yelling match ensues, and alas, no winners and losers emerge, only guilt. Do they even understand what’s going on!? ...
06.04.2019 Are you over-scheduling your kids? And yourself? If this is you, you probably know it. Your evenings and weekends filled with taking the kids to their activities, so much so that there’s no time for anything else. No judgement—you mean well! But if you said yes, then ...
05.28.2019 Marriage after baby: How to make it work Why is it that the person you love the most can also be the person who knows exactly how to push your buttons? Relationship and mental health expert, Nicole McCance knows, and she’s here to help! In this episode, Mel ...
05.21.2019 Can friendships survive parenthood? We get it, everyone is busy and time is precious. But friendships are important! Research says hanging out with friends can make you happier, reduce stress and even extend life expectancy. So how do you make spending time with friends ...
05.13.2019 How much screen time is too much? We’re surrounded by screens—at work, at home, on the go—and so are our kids. Yes, screens can sometimes be a saviour, but screen time is a difficult thing to manage. How much is too much for your little one? Is ...
05.07.2019 How to talk about infertility It might seem like friendly, well-meaning advice, but if you’re not careful your tips and platitudes could be hurting people in your life who are struggling with infertility. Mel and Evanka both struggled to conceive so they know first-hand what ...
05.07.2019 How not to screw up Mother's Day. Signed, Mom. Judging by the stories we hear, Mother’s Day gifts are … somehow hard to buy? We’ve all given or been given flowers, kitchen appliances and spa gift cards at one time or another. There have been handmade gifts, and of ...
04.24.2019 We’re back for Season 2! Moms in the Middle is back, right in time for Mother’s Day! This season Mel and Evanka are talking to experts, authors, athletes, and influencers about parenting kids of all ages-- from babies to teens. How much should you be ...
03.25.2019 More than a family trip Moms in the Middle will be back with Season 2 very soon, but in the meantime, check out Three Trips Ahead with Maureen Holloway. Heather Greenwood Davis is a travel journalist and mother of two handsome boys. In this episode, ...
12.21.2018 Mom Knows Best After becoming a parent, that advice from your mom that you once took for granted becomes the most valuable currency in the world. In the final episode of the season, Melanie and Evanka sit down with their moms to talk ...
12.12.2018 How to travel with kids and not lose your mind Just the thought of travelling with your kids can be enough to make you want to stay home and skip the trip. It’s only going to make life more difficult, right? But it doesn’t have to, says blogger and mother ...
12.05.2018 Raising boys who respect women w. Dani Kind When you become a mom, you start to see the women around you a little differently. You see their strength, their tenacity, their brilliance and you appreciate them a little more for everything that they do. You also start to ...
11.28.2018 How to love your postpartum body It takes nine months to grow a baby inside of you and it's a challenge. Your body stretches and pulls; you lose weight and you gain weight; you go through a whirlwind of emotions. But possibly worst of all, after ...
11.21.2018 Everything you need to know about your kids’ poop Everything that happens in the washroom used to be out of bounds, taboo, just not talked about. But parenthood knows no bounds when it comes to potty talk. Between the diapers and the potty training there are so many things ...
11.21.2018 Everything you need to know about your kids’ poop Everything that happens in the washroom used to be out of bounds, taboo, just not talked about. But parenthood knows no bounds when it comes to potty talk. Between the diapers and the potty training there are so many things ...
11.14.2018 Are you oversharing on social media? Most parents are guilty of oversharing their kids on social media. We can't blame you though—from first steps to graduation day, there are tons of 'gram-worthy moments. And we do it too. But when does it become less about the ...
11.14.2018 Are you oversharing on social media? Most parents are guilty of oversharing their kids on social media. We can't blame you though—from first steps to graduation day, there are tons of 'gram-worthy moments. And we do it too. But when does it become less about the ...
11.07.2018 Want to reclaim your “me time?” Here’s how! Between work, relationships and sustaining the lives of your small humans, "me time" can seem impossible. But it doesn't have to be that way! On this episode, entrepreneur and mom of SIX Julie Cole talks about raising independent kids and ...
11.07.2018 Want to reclaim your “me time?” Here’s how! Between work, relationships and sustaining the lives of your small humans, "me time" can seem impossible. But it doesn't have to be that way! On this episode, entrepreneur and mom of SIX Julie Cole talks about raising independent kids and ...
11.01.2018 How to return to work after maternal leave Going back to work after having a baby can be a whirlwind of emotions for parents. Will my kid have a good time at daycare? Will they like the nanny more than me? Will my colleagues treat me differently now ...
11.01.2018 How to return to work after maternal leave Going back to work after having a baby can be a whirlwind of emotions for parents. Will my kid have a good time at daycare? Will they like the nanny more than me? Will my colleagues treat me differently now ...
10.22.2018 Teaser: Welcome to Moms in the Middle! Whether you’re a working mom, a stay-at-home dad, aunt of some, godmother of any—parenting is hard! Evanka Osmak and Melanie Ng want to get real about it all. Join these two friends and national TV hosts each week as they ...
10.22.2018 Teaser: Welcome to Moms in the Middle! Whether you’re a working mom, a stay-at-home dad, aunt of some, godmother of any—parenting is hard! Evanka Osmak and Melanie Ng want to get real about it all. Join these two friends and national TV hosts each week as they ...