Outnumbered the Podcast

It's summer time and vacations are upon us! Traveling with kids isn't always easy or stress-free but this episode includes some tried and true tips for you to get the most out of traveling with toddlers, teens and everyone in between.

Whether you're traveling via car or plane, staying in Airbnb's or hotels, there's something in this episode to help everyone better enjoy the magical chaos that is vacationing with the whole family!

Audrey's Recommendations: 
I spy books
Charles Dickens audiobooks
Harry Potter audiobooks

Bonnie's Recommendations:
Magnet Toys
Chronicles of Narnia Audiobook on CD or Audible
Blog posts: How to Survive a Family Vacation and How to Entertain a Toddler on a Plane

Bonnie and Audrey tackle the topic of breastfeeding in today's episode.  With a combined total of 23+ years of experience, they cover advantages of breastfeeding, difficulties in breastfeeding, breastfeeding twins, extended breastfeeding and tip and resources.  Oh, and don't miss the hilarious outtake at the very end! 

Bonnie recommends:

football hold

La Leche League

Audrey recommends:

Belladonna homeopathic

Mother's Milk tea

Madela breast pump

Have you ever gone through a situation that just flattened you emotionally, physically or spiritually? Grief, trauma, the birth of a baby, a cross-country move or any number of life changes can cause us to go into survival mode. It can seem overwhelming and impossible that you'll ever feel normal again, but we're here to tell you that you WILL!

In this episode we'll give you the tips you need to give yourself extra patience and grace as you navigate this tricky time and how to come out on the other side.

Audrey's Recommendation: Live Free Creative podcast Episode #33 

Bonnie's Recommendation: Natalie Norton on Instagram, Show Up Podcast

Today Bonnie and Audrey tackle the topic of sex education.  Talking to kids about sex is an important parenting task.  We cover this in 4 parts; 1- Why to have the talk, 2- What age to give them which information, 3- How to cover the specifics and 4- How this relates to them and puberty.  Explaining about "the birds and the bees" is not a comfortable conversation sometimes, but a very important one to discuss.  We give you tips for healthy conversations about sex with your kids.

Bonnie recommends:

Good Pictures, Bad Pictures

Good Pictures, Bad Pictures Junior

Audrey recommends:

The Care and Keeping of You: The Body Book for Younger Girls

The Care and Keeping of You 2: The Body Book for Older Girls

Temper tantrums.  What a fun topic!  In this episode Bonnie & Audrey share their tips and tactics for dealing with tantrums in kids.  We're not psychological experts, just 2 moms who have dealt with a lot of tantrums!

Audrey recommends: 

Baby Sign Language Made Easy

How to Talk so Kids Will Listen and Listen so Kids Will Talk

Dog Whisperer with Cesar Milan Season 5

Bonnie recommends:

Real Love in Parenting

Parenting with Love and Logic

Better than Happy podcast

Happy Mother's Day!  We have a special gift for you this week.  In this episode, Bonnie and Audrey interview 3 supermoms, asking them questions, and then letting them turn the tables and ask a question themselves!  

Find Hilary at Pulling Curls

Hilary's book Family Routines

Find Camille at Friday We're In Love

Camille's top Date Night ideas

Find Delia at Delia Creates

Follow Delia on Instagram for kids food allergy information

Ever feel like motherhood defines your life? Reclaim part of your identity by working on a business or a passion project!

Don't feel like you have the time? We're here to help!

We're sharing our tried and true tips for MAKING time for what you care about, regardless of if you have 1 child to care for or 13. We discuss how to change your outlook on time management, how to find techniques and routines to be more productive, create space to do what you love and give yourself permission to do it. We really hope you love this one!

Full notes to this episode (including lists of age-appropriate activities to keep kids occupied):
https://bonnieandblithe.com/alt-summit-time/ (password: alt table 2019)

Handout to evaluate where you might be wasting time: 
https://docs.google.com/document/d/11MbcRmUZe9RFgR5OQ4FiqsR0-ZebSb7EjLoCV1vnlRw/edit?usp=sharing

Navigating the digital information age as a parent is tricky stuff! Today we're talking about cell phones and other devices in regards to our kids; specifically how to decide if they're ready, what to watch out for and how to help kids who may already be addicted to screens.

Bonnie's blog post regarding protecting kids from pornography

K9 Web Protection

Research articles we reference in this episode:

https://www.webmd.com/parenting/features/children-and-cell-phones#4

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/nurturing-resilience/201801/teens-and-dangerous-levels-cell-phone-use

http://sahm.org/house-home/5-reasons-your-kid-should-not-have-a-cell-phone/

Bonnie and Audrey take some time to answer many of the questions they frequently get asked about raising large families.  Enjoy this special questions and answer episode, content created just for you!

Audrey recommends: Dumbing us Down by John Taylor Gatto

You're in luck!  Today the Outnumbered Moms, Bonnie & Audrey, share their best tips for dealing with picky eaters.  From getting kids involved with food choices to helping them work through those times when the plate is in front of them and they just.won't.eat. you'll learn lots of tips and strategies for helping kids overcome those picky eating habits.

Show notes:

Audrey recommends: The Seven Silly Eaters book

Eat Your Way Around the World book

Animal Parade vitamins

Spirutein milkshake powder.

Bonnie recommends:

Bread and Jam for Frances book

Mrs Piggle Wiggle (the slow eater story might resonate!)

Green Smoothie Girl

Organic Kid Vitamins

Kid Vitamins with Probiotic

Plant-based protein powder

Simple Green Smoothies website