Real Life Momz

Real Life Momz

By Lisa FosterParentingKids & Family
Download on the App Store

Real Life Momz episodes

  • Rekindling Your Passion

    In this week’s episode, we talk about rekindling our passions. We speak to Emily McMullan, mother of two, special education teacher, as she shares her journey of rekindling her love for art and painting. Emily shares the steps she needed to take to bring her passion for art back into her everyday life and what the art form represents as an inspiring outlet for her and her children. Join us on our Real Life Momz Facebook page at facebook.com/groups/reallifemomz to support one another in our respective journeys in finding our passions. Don't forget to follow Real Life Momz, so you don't miss an episode.

    Links to resources for this episode: (Note: This is an affiliate link, at no extra cost to you, but we will earn a small commission on this purchase)

    *Welcome Home by Najwa Zebian, https://amzn.to/3MZqU7R\

    *Why Bother by Jennifer Louden, https://amzn.to/34SKEsK

    34 min
  • Look Who's Driving!
    In this week’s episode, it’s all about teens and driving!
    Join me and my dear friend, Kendra Miller, as we discuss the coming of age fears and processes of teaching our children to drive. We talk about the journey of emotional preparation we place on ourselves and share and implied expectations we put on our kids when they reach that milestone.
    Join us on our Facebook group at facebook.com/groups/reallifemomz/ to share your stories and resources.
    And don't forget to follow Real Life Momz, so you don't miss an episode.
    28 min
  • What's For Dinner?
    In this week’s episode, join me and my dear friend Lisa Cooperman, a Registered Dietician and mother of two teenage girls as we discuss simple food preparation ideas and the challenges of making smart meal choices.
    And don't forget to follow Real Life Momz, and click on our Facebook group at facebook.com/groups/reallifemomz/ to share your favorite cooking ideas, recipes and resources.
    25 min
  • A Mother's Story Of The Marshall Fires
    This week's episode addresses the difficult topic of loss. On December 30th, 2021 the Marshall Fire in Boulder County, Colorado destroyed 1,100 homes in a single day. It was the largest and most devastating fire for home loss in the state’s history. Join me for my discussion with Rachel Matz, a single mother of two. Hear her share her experience of that day. Listen to how she handled evacuating her family and what she can expect in the days ahead.
    Join us on our Facebook group at facebook.com/groups/reallifemomz to continue to support one another in times of need. And don’t forget to follow Real Life Momz, so you don't miss an episode.
    34 min
  • Drinks Anyone? How To Deal With Drinking And Partying
    In this week’s episode, join me for an insightful conversation with my childhood friend, Keri Wagner. Registered Nurse and mother of three teenagers, we candidly address every parents anxiety topic…drinking. Keri and I discuss our fears about our kids going to parties and how to maintain open communication with them as we navigate through these difficult years as our children pivot to young adulthood.
    Don’t forget to visit the Real Life Momz Facebook group where we can continue talking about this topic and sharing stories.
    Don't forget to follow Real Life Momz so you don't miss an episode.
    50 min
  • When Your Kids Are Grown; Meet My Mom.
    They say the first year of motherhood has the longest days, but feels like the shortest year. In this special episode, I invite my mom to share her insights and memories about parenting. We discuss the joys and challenges of motherhood and reminds us to enjoy each moment because kids grow and change in the blink of an eye.
    Do you want to continue to discuss this topic? Come join us on our facebook group at facebook.com/groups/reallifemomz/ after the episode and share your stories and resources with us.
    17 min
  • Pets! Mom, Please, Can I Have One?
    In this week’s episode it’s all about pets! We’re joined by Jann Yankee, mother of two teenage girls and lifetime animal lover.
    We explore the pros and cons of pets in the household with growing children, the challenges of caretaking for them and the unconditional love we receive from them. We also discuss the reality that our kids….are never going to help!
    And please visit the Real Life Momz Facebook group at facebook.com/groups/reallifemomz/ The group serves as a resource for you - a place to pose your suggestions and questions and experiences to our growing community of Momz :)
    And don't forget to follow Real Life Momz, so you don't miss an episode.
    25 min
  • Achieving Balance

    In this week’s episode we discuss the challenges of achieving work/life balance. Join me and my good friend, Celia St. Amant a working mother of two young teens as we discuss ways to address our personal and independent needs as mothers against the ever-increasing list of responsibilities (and demands) from our growing children. And please visit the Real Life Momz Facebook group at facebook.com/groups/reallifemomz/ The group serves as a resource for you - a place to pose your suggestions and questions and experiences to our growing community of Momz :) And don't forget to follow Real Life Momz, so you don't miss an episode.

    Links to resources for this episode: (Note: This is an affiliate link, at no extra cost to you, but we will earn a small commission on this purchase)

    *The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Journal https://amzn.to/3GdvtXM

    *The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People,  Stephen R. Covey, https://amzn.to/3IQsWnX

    36 min
  • Teens Speak Out

    In this week’s episode, we speak with two high school teenagers, Alex and Emma. We gain valuable, personal insights to help parents understand a teen's perspective in a fast-changing and social media-driven world. Hear their thoughts about the emotional roller coaster of growing up in the pandemic, listen to the pressures they experience every day, and what they think parents should and shouldn’t know. Join our Facebook group at facebook.com/groups/reallifemomz/  to continue talking about this topic or any other parenting topic. Don't forget to follow Real Life Momz, so you don't miss an episode.

    35 min
  • How To Get Your Kids Involved With Chores?

    Join today's episode as we speak with Freyja Troop, a working mother of 3 kids, and explore the best ways to encourage our children to help with tasks around the house. But more than being helpful, how chores help our kids become prepared for the real world. Connect with us on our Facebook group at facebook.com/groups/reallifemomz/ to continue discussing the topic of tasks or any other parenting topic.

    Links to resources mentioned in this episode: (Note: This is an affiliate link, at no extra cost to you, but we will earn a small commission on this purchase)

    *Secrets of Happy Families https://amzn.to/3FHd1WU 

    29 min

About Real Life Momz

From the publisher's feed

Need a little break? Join us for the Real Life Momz podcast, where you can take 30 minutes a week just for you. It’s time to put yourself at the top of your to-do list! Tune in, recharge, and…