Parenting-Ish

We all want our kids to like us—but also listen to us. In this episode, we’re talking about the tricky balance of being your child’s safe space while still setting the rules. Is it possible to be both the parent and the friend? Let’s unpack the myth, the reality, and what actually works in real life.

You ever spend an hour getting the kids ready for bed… only for them to suddenly be starving, full of questions about the universe, or wide awake with something important to tell you? Yeah. Bedtime is a scam—and in this 2-minute Mini-Ish, we’re calling it out. If you know the struggle of bedtime battles and delay tactics, this one’s for you.

In this heartfelt and empowering episode, I’m joined by my good friend of 12+ years, Tamira—founder of DMC Empowering Health Services and a champion for maternal mental health. We dive deep into what it really means to build your own village as a mom, especially when it doesn’t come ready-made.

I just bought snacks. I just bought them. So why is the pantry already empty? Tune in to the Mini-Ish where we unpack the mysterious disappearance of the groceries.

This week on Parenting-Ish, we’re talking real about friendships in motherhood. From shifts in friendships to months without speaking and ghosting- this season looks different. Let’s unpack the guilt, the growth and the gains of navigating this chapter of our lives.

This week we are releasing our first Mini episode. The Mini-Ish rant: Why Can’t We Just Pee Alone? Because sometimes we just need 2 minutes of validation with our coffee.

This week, Parenting-Ish takes a deep dive into fatherhood with my 1st guest — my husband! From unexpected dad guilt to hilarious parenting fails, he’s spilling all the dad tea.

Don’t miss this honest (and funny) convo from the dad’s side of things.

Plus, we share what’s helping us grow as parents and as a couple.

Friendships in childhood come with their own level of drama—social media, peer pressure, exclusion, Teamwork, and , nonstop emotions. In this episode, I’m sharing what

I’ve learned about helping kids navigate social situations with confidence and kindness (while also helping parents keep their cool).

You know that feeling when you finally take a break and somehow feel bad about it? Yeah, that’s mom guilt, and honestly… it’s ghetto. In this episode, we’re unpacking why so many moms carry guilt for doing normal human things like resting, setting boundaries, or not being everything to everyone.

Welcome to Parenting-Ish

In this first episode, I’m sharing who I am, why I started Parenting-ish, and what this real-talk parenting podcast is all about. Spoiler: it’s the stuff no one warned us about.

As a mom, wife, student and full time employee, parenting sometimes feels like a blur. Join this podcast to talk about all the things we were never told.

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Parenting is crazy hard, but we are in it together 💕

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