Outnumbered the Podcast

We get asked ALL the time what it's like being a mother to many children (Audrey has 9 and Bonnie has 10!) and so today we're pulling back the curtain on the suprises, challenges and blessings of having a large family.

We're linking to lots of previous episodes today as well since we've covered many of these topics in detail already. If you've also contemplated raising many children, or are just curious about what it's like, we hope you love this episode! 

Episode 95: Small House, Large Family

Bonnie's blog post on pros and cons of a large family

Episode 62 with Mary Jordan on running household like a business

Episode 32: One-on-One Time

Episode 85: Self-Care for Busy Moms

Episode 50: Post-Pregnancy Fitness

Dealing with job loss or an unexpected decrease in income has become all too common for many of us since COVID showed up so today we're addressing this scary issue head on.

We're talking through the negative mindset that so many of us like to hold on to, how to decrease spending, increase income and how to solve the problem of being too wrapped up in our own problems by reaching out and serving others in need.

Bonnie's blog post about surviving a drastic income cut

Episode 25 : How to Afford Kids

Episode 148: Getting Unstuck with Your Money

Episode 37: SAHM's

Episode : Working Moms

Money is a sticky, uncomfortable topic for lots of women. Too many of us struggle to balance our spending and saving with our values in order to create a comfortable, happy life, without guilt or deprivation.

Emily Burnett of Moso Money is an expert at helping other women get "unstuck" with their money. And it's no wonder why she's so great at it; she herself lived a life of debt and guilt for many years before she became a budgeting guru. She knows all too well what it feels like to overspend, feel badly about it and then worry incessantly about making better choices next month.

Join us as we hear how Emily turned her finances around and how she can help you do the same.

Emily's website: Moso Money

Follow Emily on Instagram

Emily's free handbook

Emily's paid budgeting course

When more than one kid is in the family, tattling enters the picture!  As moms to 9 and 10 kids respectively, Audrey & Bonnie have had to deal with kids who tattle.  Thanks to those experiences, we're able to confidently share with you this episode all about WHY kids tattle, and the 5 tools we use to help our kids quit.

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Mentioned in this episode:

Kids Who Whine {Episode 121}

Sibling Rivalry {Episode 38}

Funny Joanna Gaines video

Thinking about having or adopting a child? We love this exciting time, even though it can be fraught with anxiety. Many parents (or parents-to-be) find themselves worrying about whether or not they're emotionally, financially or even physically prepared to grow their family.

Audrey and Bonnie have been in this situation almost more times than they can count! (18 times, to be precise) and have so much advice to share on what to do to get ready to bring a(nother) child into your home. You're gonna love this one!

Episode 25 on How to Afford Kids

Episode 10 on Postpartum Depression and Anxiety

Bonnie blog post on what you need for baby

Episode 119 on Babywearing 

Episode 88 on Outside Time

We've got a treat for you: in this Episode, we're bringing back our episode about Alternative Holiday Traditions!  Yes, it's time to start thinking about the holidays, but 1st you need to listen to this to make this year the best celebration yet!

Have you ever stressed out over a holiday tradition and wondered why you're still celebrating that way? Or maybe it's easy for you to allow the agenda of family members and friends override your own holiday priorities? If so, this is the episode for you!

We talk about the pros and cons of changing up holiday traditions and celebrations, as well as 3 steps for making changes as painless as possible. This episode is all about finding what serves you and your family best and intentionally choosing that over what everyone else is doing.

Recommendations: 
Aundi Kolber on IG

Live Free Creative's episode on Magical Minimal Holidays

Outnumbered Episode 45: Stress Free Holidays

Every organization, be it a business, charity or family, needs a vision! If we want unity, love, cooperation and progress towards a common goal, we must teach our children what we envision for our family.

Today we're diving into the topic to help you all understand what goes into a family vision, how to create one and communicate it to your family, and some of the incredible blessings you can expect to see once you've implemented it.

Episode 93: Communication in Marriage

Episode 62 with Guest Mary Jordan

If you've listened to any of our past episodes, you probably already know how passionate we are about keeping our kids safe from the dangers and evils of the unfiltered internet. But how is a parent supposed to teach their child good communication skills and safe technological habits without giving him the entire Internet in his pocket?

Anne Marie McDonald, VP of PR & Communications at Gabb Wireless, joins us today to share Gabb's mission and the tools they've developed to help us teach our children how to appropriately use "tech in steps". As parents themselves, the founders and executives at Gabb Wireless are leading the forefront of safe technology to help our children navigate this complex yet amazing world of technology.

Use our discount code (OUTNUMBERED) to grab your own Gabb watch or phone here!

Toys are synonymous with childhood and we love giving our kids fun things to play with! But could toys possibly be getting in the way of our children's best chance at learning and growth?

Join as we discuss how to best implement toys in your home, some unique ways kids play with non-toy items and a list of our favorite toys for specific ages. 

Baby Teether

Episode 132: Imaginary Friends
Episode 43: Raising Boys
Episode 44: Raising Girls
Episode 88: Importance of Outdoor Time

This episode is brought to you by Homeschool Tracker...the only way to stay sane (and organized too!) while homeschooling!

How is your child's spelling ability?  In this episode, Bonnie & Audrey explore how to help kids improve their spelling.  They break it down into the 7 different learning styles and how to help each one improve their spelling.  

Mentioned in this episode:

Pronunciation poem

Well Trained Mind

Spelling Curriculums:

Explode the Code

Spelling Workout

Tricks of the Trade and Teach Any Child to Spell

Spelling U See

Time 4 Learning

Spelling Games:

Bananagrams

Scrabble

Crossword puzzles

Magnet letters

Boggle

Quiddler