Mother Effort

Max gets his first teeth while robo-husband is away on business.  Ilana comes to the realization that we are now at the age that our bodies are beginning to break down so she decides to make some changes in her life that include P90x and starting her own graphic design company...you know all while also being a full time mom.  Beth struggles to find a balance between teaching online and nursing Max. 

We need a drink…oh, for the kids, but yeah we need a drink too! Ilana and Beth talk about the perils of parenting when it comes to public restrooms.  The girls also talk sippy cups!  Find out what are the top 5 sippy cups on Ilana's list and why? 

(Links Coming Soon!)

#5 Munchkin Clip Lock Sippy Cup

#4 CamelBak Eddy Kids 12oz Water Bottle

#3 The First Years Take and Toss Spill Proof Sippy Cups

#2 The Munchkin Miracle 360

         The Munchkin Miracle 360 Trainer (for the littler ones!)

#1 Munchkin  The click lock bite proof sippy cup

Bonus cup:  the new  tiny   EZPZ cup for those BLW kids! 

We need a drink…oh, for the kids, but yeah we need a drink too! Ilana and Beth talk about the perils of parenting when it comes to public restrooms.  The girls also talk sippy cups!  Find out what are the top 5 sippy cups on Ilana's list and why? 

(Links Coming Soon!)

#5 Munchkin Clip Lock Sippy Cup

#4 CamelBak Eddy Kids 12oz Water Bottle

#3 The First Years Take and Toss Spill Proof Sippy Cups

#2 The Munchkin Miracle 360

         The Munchkin Miracle 360 Trainer (for the littler ones!)

#1 Munchkin  The click lock bite proof sippy cup

Bonus cup:  the new  tiny   EZPZ cup for those BLW kids! 

We need a drink…oh, for the kids, but yeah we need a drink too! Ilana and Beth talk about the perils of parenting when it comes to public restrooms.  The girls also talk sippy cups!  Find out what are the top 5 sippy cups on Ilana's list and why? 

(Links Coming Soon!)

#5 Munchkin Clip Lock Sippy Cup

#4 CamelBak Eddy Kids 12oz Water Bottle

#3 The First Years Take and Toss Spill Proof Sippy Cups

#2 The Munchkin Miracle 360

         The Munchkin Miracle 360 Trainer (for the littler ones!)

#1 Munchkin  The click lock bite proof sippy cup

Bonus cup:  the new  tiny   EZPZ cup for those BLW kids! 

It's April, we survived the cold, but how exactly did we survive?  Ilana talks to Beth about some fun indoor activities to beat the boredom when the weather is bad.  Ilana take a running record of her day to see what she actually does all day and Beth talks about her mini  return to work and her childcare plans for the upcoming school year.

Incorporating a pet into the family can be both exciting and challenging!  Jaime joins us on this week's podcast to talk about how to set your family up for success! Follow Jaime on instagram @bizzyizzyandtheted and follow the wonderful rescue that Jaime volunteers for on instagram as well @apathwaytohope

It's time to talk baby proofing because Beth's son is semi-mobile and addicted to touching surge protectors!   Ilana shares her favorite products and a few fails along the way she has learned from.

*product links coming soon...

If it's time to go back to work, or whatever reason you might want to start your childcare search, a lot of questions will come up.  Should I socialize my kid in daycare? Can I afford a nanny?  Did I get on the waitlist for daycare early enough...like when my baby was in the womb?  The girls invite their friend Erika on to the podcast to discuss the trials and tribulations of the childcare search. 

We're back!! A lot of "shit" has happened to Ilana since last year…literally.  Kelly Gollat joins the Mother Effort girls to talk about Baby Led Weaning, the process of allowing babies to feed themselves.  We're talking about how to help your baby through this process and sharing resources to help take the fear out of it.

Follow Kelly @kellygollat to see her Emma Eats stories and @sewadorablemd to check out her amazing business!

Resources:

Avancy Silicone Suction Plates and Bowls 

Feeding Littles Instagram: @feedinglittles (check out their BLW course!)

Naptime Kitchen Instagram: @naptimekitchen

In their final episode for 2018, Ilana and Beth go to Dewey Beach Delaware for a girls vacation, but Beth juggles girl time with pumping and teaching online courses!  Ilana marvels at the wonders of pumping and learns a nursing mom is never really truly "hands free".  Ilana hosts a white elephant party with her friends (FKA "mom friends") and has everyone write down their New Year's goal and she gets some great results that we can all relate to!