Join Keri and Ashley as they celebrate the holiday season with four stories about small acts of kindness that made a big impact. In this special edition of Scary Mommy Speaks we share listener submissions about memorable moments when someone's kind word or action meant the world. May these stories inspire everyone as much as they did us!

Real moms meet random strangers who are kind. Yes it is a thing.

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From our friends at Slate's podcast How To! with Charles Duhigg comes everything you need to navigate a back to school season...unlike any other! There's no lesson plan for this kind of school year, but with a little help from our friends we're going to find our way through. Join us for the three part series Cheat Sheet brought to you by Slate and How To! with Charles Duhigg wherever you listen to podcasts.

How to Hack Back to School - From Our Friends at Slate

On this week's episode Keri and Ashley are joined by RN Nancy Travis, who has been delivering babies for over 40 years! An AWHONN (Association of Women's Health Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses) member and grandmother of 14, Nancy is going to help us navigate the many new roles we've been tasked with while trying to work from home. We've also got an encouraging story from Scary Mommy Kassandra, which gives new meaning to the phrase, "Won't you be my neighbor?"

Cabin Fever and Working Moms

This week, Keri and Ashley are joined by AWHONN (Association of Women's Health, Obstetric, and Neonatal Nurses) member, Dr. Heidi Fantasia. Dr. Fantasia will be discussing how to care for our mental health during these uncertain times. We've also got an inspiring story about how one Scary Mommy has stayed connected to her mental health hero.

Coping With Fear and Anxiety

On this week's episode, Keri and Ashley are joined by System Clinical Nurse Specialist, LaShea Wattie Haynes. A member of AWHONN (the Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses), LaShea is going to answer all of our questions about labor and delivery during these uncertain times. We're also joined by a couple on a mission: to make it home with their new baby in time for their older daughter's third birthday. You don't want to miss this heartwarming dose of Helping Hugs!

Having A Baby In Uncertain Times

This week's episode features a one-on-one with certified nurse midwife Paris Maloof-Bury of AWHONN, the Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses, all about what to expect during pregnancy in uncertain times. And, a feel good story about how a new mom received support from her circle when her baby shower was cancelled.

Real moms meet random strangers who are kind. Yes it is a thing.

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