Secret Mom Hacks: Mom Life & Parenting Tips for Busy First Time Moms

Parenthood equals sleep deprivation, so this week we're diving headfirst into the world of dreamland and how to get your precious babe snoozing through the whole night. Check out my show notes HERE so you can see the list of methods, but listen to this episode in full for all the details.

Grab the transcript HERE.

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Listen to these episodes next:

• Baby registry must-haves: 10 new mom essentials | Ep. 15
• Work life balance for working moms & baby must-haves | Ep. 5
• Green therapy and more new mom self care tips with Meredith | Ep. 22

Favorite resources for listeners:

• Instacart for grocery delivery - use code KFARMER39312D to get $10 off your first order.
• Qube for managing your family spending plan - use code SECRETMOMHACKS to get two months free.
• Herbaly wellness tea for my daily cuppa.
• HOKA for moms on the run.

Favorite resources for podcasters:

• Captivate for podcast hosting and analytics.
• Castmagic for AI-powered audio transcription and content generation.
• Podcastle for intuitive web-based audio editing and more.
• Riverside for easy remote podcast and video recording.

Disclaimer: Some of the outbound links financially benefit the podcast through affiliate programs. Using our links is a small way to support the show at no additional cost. I only endorse products, programs, and services I use and would recommend to close friends and family. Thank you for the support!

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This week's show is another mini-episode highlighting a few stories relevant to families and parents from the last month's worth of news headlines that you may have missed.

Was this mini-episode delivering the top parenting/family headlines helpful?

Read my show notes HERE to learn more.

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Listen to these episodes next:

• Busy parents' March news briefing: Parenting stories & headlines you may have missed | Ep. 8
• Busy parents' April news briefing: Parenting stories & headlines you may have missed | Ep. 12
• Motherhood in Hollywood: Ditching mom guilt & chasing dreams with first-time mom & actress Emily Bolt | Ep. 63

Favorite resources for listeners:

• Instacart for grocery delivery - use code KFARMER39312D to get $10 off your first order.
• Qube for managing your family spending plan - use code SECRETMOMHACKS to get two months free.
• Herbaly wellness tea for my daily cuppa.
• HOKA for moms on the run.

Favorite resources for podcasters:

• Captivate for podcast hosting and analytics.
• Castmagic for AI-powered audio transcription and content generation.
• Podcastle for intuitive web-based audio editing and more.
• Riverside for easy remote podcast and video recording.

Disclaimer: Some of the outbound links financially benefit the podcast through affiliate programs. Using our links is a small way to support the show at no additional cost. I only endorse products, programs, and services I use and would recommend to close friends and family. Thank you for the support!

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My birth plan was to have an unmedicated natural birth, so when I learned around the 7-month mark that my daughter was breech, that plan was temporarily halted. This episode covers several natural methods I used to successfully turn my daughter head down. Check out my show notes HERE so you can see the list of methods, but listen to this episode in full for all the details.

In this episode, we cover:

• 00:00 Unfiltered insights on pregnancy and motherhood.
• 04:57 Weighing options for how to proceed with breech baby positioning.
• 07:53 Activities for encouraging baby to turn.
• 10:50 Spinning babies resources.

Read my show notes HERE so you can see the full list of items.

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Listen to these episodes next:

• Pregnancy must haves for first time moms: 5 essentials for comfort and support | Ep. 55
• Nursing essentials: 10 must haves for breastfeeding | Ep. 10
• Maternity clothes essentials for moms on a budget | Ep. 7

Favorite resources for new and/or expecting moms:

• Instacart for grocery delivery - use code KFARMER39312D to get $10 off your first order!
• Qube for managing your family spending plan - use code SECRETMOMHACKS to get two months free!

Disclaimer: Some of the outbound links financially benefit the podcast through affiliate programs. Using our links is a small way to support the show at no additional cost. I only endorse products, programs, and services I use and would recommend to close friends and family. Thank you for the support!

Work With Me: Email [email protected] for brand partnerships and business inquiries.

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For this week's episode, I'm covering the 10 must-have baby registry items new parents need. The business of babies and parenting is BOOMING and keeps growing. How do you know what you actually need? I'm here to help you cut through the noise so you know what is necessary versus what is just nice to have.

In this episode, we cover:

• 01:50 Must-have #1: Halo Bassinest
• 05:21 Must-have #2: Muslin swaddle blankets
• 07:33 Must-have #3: Baby monitor
• 09:50 Must-have #4: Stroller & car seat
• 13:11 Must-have #5: Pack n play
• 15:20 Must-have #6: Bottles and accessories
• 17:00 Must-have #7: Diapers and wipes
• 18:25 Must-have #8: Baby carrier or sling
• 20:25 Must-have #9: Baby swing or bouncer
• 22:40 Must-have #10: Healthcare essentials

Read my show notes HERE so you can see the full list of items.

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Listen to these episodes next:

• Pregnancy must haves for first time moms: 5 essentials for comfort and support | Ep. 55
• Get free children's books mailed to your home with Dolly Parton's Imagination Library | Ep. 28
• Maternity clothes essentials for moms on a budget | Ep. 7

Favorite resources for new and/or expecting moms:

• Instacart for grocery delivery - use code KFARMER39312D to get $10 off your first order!
• Qube for managing your family spending plan - use code SECRETMOMHACKS to get two months free!

Disclaimer: Some of the outbound links financially benefit the podcast through affiliate programs. Using our links is a small way to support the show at no additional cost. I only endorse products, programs, and services I use and would recommend to close friends and family. Thank you for the support!

Work With Me: Email [email protected] for brand partnerships and business inquiries.

Leave a ⭐️5-star⭐️ rating and review at http://www.ratethispodcast.com/secretmomhacks. Share a sentence or two with your favorite takeaway from an episode or just leave me a few words of support.❤️

It's time for another #momchat interview this week! I'm joined by my friend and fellow mom, Audrey! We're hometown friends who grew up together and now live in different parts of the country, but have stayed in touch over over the years thanks to social media. Our interview covers derailed birth plans, meconium staining, breastfeeding, and TONS more. Grab the transcript HERE. This interview was originally recorded in September 2021. Read my show notes HERE to learn more.

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Listen to these episodes next:

• Pregnancy must haves for first time moms: 5 essentials for comfort and support | Ep. 55
• Work life balance for working moms & baby must-haves | Ep. 5
• Maternity clothes essentials for moms on a budget | Ep. 7

Favorite resources for listeners:

• Instacart for grocery delivery - use code KFARMER39312D to get $10 off your first order.
• Qube for managing your family spending plan - use code SECRETMOMHACKS to get two months free.
• Herbaly wellness tea for my daily cuppa.
• HOKA for moms on the run.

Favorite resources for podcasters:

• Captivate for podcast hosting and analytics.
• Castmagic for AI-powered audio transcription and content generation.
• Podcastle for intuitive web-based audio editing and more.
• Riverside for easy remote podcast and video recording.

Disclaimer: Some of the outbound links financially benefit the podcast through affiliate programs. Using our links is a small way to support the show at no additional cost. I only endorse products, programs, and services I use and would recommend to close friends and family. Thank you for the support!

Work With Me: Email [email protected] for brand partnerships and business inquiries.

Leave a ⭐️5-star⭐️ rating and review at http://www.ratethispodcast.com/secretmomhacks. Share a sentence or two with your favorite takeaway from an episode or just leave me a few words of support.❤️

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, so in today's show I'm sharing six of my favorite tips as a mom for maintaining mental wellbeing. They are...

1. Make time for yourself.
2. Stay connected.
3. Practice mindfulness.
4. Get enough sleep.
5. Ask for help.
6. Practice self-compassion.

Read my show notes HERE to learn more.

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Listen to these episodes next:

• Spring cleaning schedule for working moms & how to begin decluttering regularly | Ep. 67
• Workouts for moms at home: My top fitness YouTube Channels for easy at-home strength and cardio | Ep. 62
• 2023 end of year goals: What I accomplished (and what I didn't) | Ep. 47

Favorite resources for listeners:

• Instacart for grocery delivery - use code KFARMER39312D to get $10 off your first order.
• Qube for managing your family spending plan - use code SECRETMOMHACKS to get two months free.
• Herbaly wellness tea for my daily cuppa.
• HOKA for moms on the run.

Favorite resources for podcasters:

• Captivate for podcast hosting and analytics.
• Castmagic for AI-powered audio transcription and content generation.
• Podcastle for intuitive web-based audio editing and more.
• Riverside for easy remote podcast and video recording.

Disclaimer: Some of the outbound links financially benefit the podcast through affiliate programs. Using our links is a small way to support the show at no additional cost. I only endorse products, programs, and services I use and would recommend to close friends and family. Thank you for the support!

Work With Me: Email [email protected] for brand partnerships and business inquiries.

Leave a ⭐️5-star⭐️ rating and review at http://www.ratethispodcast.com/secretmomhacks. Share a sentence or two with your favorite takeaway from an episode or just leave me a few words of support.❤️

This week's show is another mini-episode highlighting a few stories relevant to families and parents from the last month's worth of news headlines that you may have missed. Check out the show notes HERE.

Get every new episode of Secret Mom Hacks delivered to your inbox by subscribing for free HERE!

Connect with Secret Mom Hacks:

• Join newsletter: https://www.secretmomhacks.com/about/#/portal/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@secretmomhacks
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristamischell/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/secretmomhacks/

Listen to these episodes next:

• Busy parents' March news briefing: Parenting stories & headlines you may have missed | Ep. 8
• Busy parents' May news briefing: Parenting stories & headlines you may have missed | Ep. 17
• Busy parents' June news briefing: Parenting stories & headlines you may have missed | Ep. 21

Favorite resources for listeners:

• Instacart for grocery delivery - use code KFARMER39312D to get $10 off your first order.
• Qube for managing your family spending plan - use code SECRETMOMHACKS to get two months free.
• Herbaly wellness tea for my daily cuppa.
• HOKA for moms on the run.

Favorite resources for podcasters:

• Captivate for podcast hosting and analytics.
• Castmagic for AI-powered audio transcription and content generation.
• Podcastle for intuitive web-based audio editing and more.
• Riverside for easy remote podcast and video recording.

Disclaimer: Some of the outbound links financially benefit the podcast through affiliate programs. Using our links is a small way to support the show at no additional cost. I only endorse products, programs, and services I use and would recommend to close friends and family. Thank you for the support!

Work With Me: Email [email protected] for brand partnerships and business inquiries.

Leave a ⭐️5-star⭐️ rating and review at http://www.ratethispodcast.com/secretmomhacks. Share a sentence or two with your favorite takeaway from an episode or just leave me a few words of support.❤️

I'm flying solo again in this week's show, sharing about doulas and why I hired one. She was such a valuable investment in my birthing experience.

The breathing and meditative techniques she offered helped me remain calm. The various positions she suggested gave me comfort during the painful labor. I can't recommend doulas enough! Grab the transcript for today's episode HERE and read my show notes HERE.

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Connect with Secret Mom Hacks:

• Website: http://www.secretmomhacks.com
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• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/secretmomhacks/

Listen to these episodes next:

• Struggling to breastfeed? Certified Lactation Consultant Lo Nigrosh shares why it's not your fault | Ep. 41
• Pregnancy must haves for first time moms: 5 essentials for comfort and support | Ep. 55
• After-birth essentials with perinatal counselor Beth Wheeler [Part 1] | Ep. 49

Favorite resources for listeners:

• Instacart for grocery delivery - use code KFARMER39312D to get $10 off your first order.
• Qube for managing your family spending plan - use code SECRETMOMHACKS to get two months free.
• Herbaly wellness tea for my daily cuppa.
• HOKA for moms on the run.

Favorite resources for podcasters:

• Captivate for podcast hosting and analytics.
• Castmagic for AI-powered audio transcription and content generation.
• Podcastle for intuitive web-based audio editing and more.
• Riverside for easy remote podcast and video recording.

Disclaimer: Some of the outbound links financially benefit the podcast through affiliate programs. Using our links is a small way to support the show at no additional cost. I only endorse products, programs, and services I use and would recommend to close friends and family. Thank you for the support!

Work With Me: Email [email protected] for brand partnerships and business inquiries.

Leave a ⭐️5-star⭐️ rating and review at http://www.ratethispodcast.com/secretmomhacks. Share a sentence or two with your favorite takeaway from an episode or just leave me a few words of support.❤️

In this week's show I'm flying solo and talking alllll about my breastfeeding must-haves. These are all the hot items I WISH I knew about from day one of my breastfeeding journey. If you're just getting started down that path, consider this your shortcut to breastfeeding bliss!!

And if you know a new mom just getting started with breastfeeding, PLEASE share this with her. She will SO grateful for this cheat sheet!

You can find links to all the items I mentioned in this episode in my show notes HERE.

In this episode, we cover:

• 06:15 Breastfeeding triggers hormones and milk flow process.
• 07:53 Preventing wasted breast milk with a Haakaa breast pump.
• 11:58 Milk catchers: a handy breastfeeding accessory.
• 15:49 Breast pump comes with variable flange sizes.
• 16:53 Proper flange fit is crucial for breastfeeding.
• 19:53 Importance of diet and stress in breastfeeding.
• 24:48 Research health insurance for breast pumps.

Read my show notes HERE to learn more.

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Connect with Secret Mom Hacks:

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Listen to these episodes next:

• Best tips for breastfeeding with virtual lactation consultant Kimberly Hampton | Ep. 31
• Struggling to breastfeed? Certified Lactation Consultant Lo Nigrosh shares why it's not your fault | Ep. 45
• Breast pump comparisons: Spectra vs. Medela vs. Willow | Ep. 20

Favorite resources for listeners:

• Instacart for grocery delivery - use code KFARMER39312D to get $10 off your first order.
• Qube for managing your family spending plan - use code SECRETMOMHACKS to get two months free.
• Herbaly wellness tea for my daily cuppa.
• HOKA for moms on the run.

Favorite resources for podcasters:

• Captivate for podcast hosting and analytics.
• Castmagic for AI-powered audio transcription and content generation.
• Podcastle for intuitive web-based audio editing and more.
• Riverside for easy remote podcast and video recording.

Disclaimer: Some of the outbound links financially benefit the podcast through affiliate programs. Using our links is a small way to support the show at no additional cost. I only endorse products, programs, and services I use and would recommend to close friends and family. Thank you for the support!

Work With Me: Email [email protected] for brand partnerships and business inquiries.

Leave a ⭐️5-star⭐️ rating and review at http://www.ratethispodcast.com/secretmomhacks. Share a sentence or two with your favorite takeaway from an episode or just leave me a few words of support.❤️

Happy Wednesday, y'all! We're back with another #momchat interview this week!

I'm joined by my friend (and former fellow speech teammate) Alicia! She is a busy full-time work-from-home mom with two kiddos, a boy and a girl. At the end of the day, us moms just want to raise good humans. Alicia and I cover that and more. Grab the transcript HERE. This interview was originally recorded in 2021. Read my show notes HERE.

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Connect with Secret Mom Hacks:

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• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/secretmomhacks/

Listen to these episodes next:

• Happy Valentines Mom! Galentine ideas & girls night activities to celebrate your mom friends | Ep. 53
• My 24 in '24: A unique New Years resolutions template | Ep. 51
• My mental health journey: Overcoming anxiety and migraines with self-compassion, movement, & more | Ep. 68

Favorite resources for listeners:

• Instacart for grocery delivery - use code KFARMER39312D to get $10 off your first order.
• Qube for managing your family spending plan - use code SECRETMOMHACKS to get two months free.
• Herbaly wellness tea for my daily cuppa.
• HOKA for moms on the run.

Favorite resources for podcasters:

• Captivate for podcast hosting and analytics.
• Castmagic for AI-powered audio transcription and content generation.
• Podcastle for intuitive web-based audio editing and more.
• Riverside for easy remote podcast and video recording.

Disclaimer: Some of the outbound links financially benefit the podcast through affiliate programs. Using our links is a small way to support the show at no additional cost. I only endorse products, programs, and services I use and would recommend to close friends and family. Thank you for the support!

Work With Me: Email [email protected] for brand partnerships and business inquiries.

Leave a ⭐️5-star⭐️ rating and review at http://www.ratethispodcast.com/secretmomhacks. Share a sentence or two with your favorite takeaway from an episode or just leave me a few words of support.❤️