Today on So, you’re having a baby, Rachel is joined by two momma friends, Bethany Cranfield and Jenn Crider. Together they share about their different experiences becoming moms, how they maintain self-care, what it’s like being a working mom, and how they care for and prioritize their marriage. They are vulnerable and share from their hearts. You won’t want to miss it! 

 

To find Craig and Rachel’s Parent’s Guide to a New Baby workbook, click here: https://www.christianparenting.org/articles/books/a-parents-guide-to-a-new-baby/

 

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Welcome back to So, You’re having a baby for Season 2!! We are thrilled for Episode One with the ever-inspiring Bob Goff and Lindsey Goff Viducich! Today we talk about their new book, Everybody, Always for Kids, keys to loving our kids well, getting creative as parents, and the importance of seizing the time in front of us to make special moments as a family. We know you’ll be encouraged and inspired. Thanks for listening!

 

Find Bob and Lindsey’s book here: https://www.amazon.com/Everybody-Always-Kids-Bob-Goff/dp/1400220831 

 

To find Craig and Rachel’s Parent’s Guide to a New Baby workbook, click here: https://www.christianparenting.org/articles/books/a-parents-guide-to-a-new-baby/

 

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Wow. Last episode of season 1! We can’t believe it. Today Craig and Rachel sit down to chat about the reality that God is with you as a parent, what it means to be a parent after God’s heart, how to center your life and family around God, and how to invite him into every moment. Thank you so much for following along on this exciting, wild journey. We hope you have been encouraged and feel even just a little more prepared. We are so honored you would come along for the ride!

 

To register for the Christian Parenting Perfectly Imperfect event, click here: baby.perfectlyimperfect.org

 

To find Craig and Rachel’s Parent’s Guide to a New Baby workbook, click here: https://www.christianparenting.org/articles/books/a-parents-guide-to-a-new-baby/

 

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Today on So, you’re having a baby, Craig and Rachel sit down to discuss the importance of doing the hard work in your life now. It’s never too late to start your own inner work, marital work, financial work, and boundary setting work that helps you set your priorities straight. When the baby comes, your time, energy, and capacity for these types of conversations are going to be scarce. So, there is no time like the present! They share 7 main areas of life you may want to start processing through and discuss together as a couple. This is an informative episode you won’t want to miss!

To register for the Christian Parenting Perfectly Imperfect event, click here: baby.perfectlyimperfect.org

To find Craig and Rachel’s Parent’s Guide to a New Baby workbook, click here: https://www.christianparenting.org/articles/books/a-parents-guide-to-a-new-baby/

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Today on So, you’re having a baby, we’re covering the topic of self-care with a new baby! We are chatting with Morgan Myers, a licensed professional counselor and co-founder of Motherlift, a platform aiming to provide educational resources and support for all things related to motherhood. Together we cover topics like making sure your basic needs are being met, postpartum depression/baby blues, asking for help, and the signs of burnout. Join us as we discover crucial ways to not just get by but thrive with a newborn!

 

For more mental health resources and to learn more about Morgan Mysers, find her on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/motherlift/

 

To find Craig and Rachel’s Parent’s Guide to a New Baby workbook, click here: https://www.christianparenting.org/articles/books/a-parents-guide-to-a-new-baby/

 

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Today on So, you’re having a baby, Craig and Rachel are chatting with board certified lactation consultant, Ame Odom, to talk all things breastfeeding! This can be such an odd subject before having babies, so we hope this episode demystifies the subject and helps you understand the concept and values of breastfeeding, as well as equips you with practical techniques and tips on your journey. In this conversation, they cover topics like broadening your expectations, why grace is so crucial, pumping, and even a rapid fire round of do’s and don’ts.

For more breastfeeding education resources and to learn more about Ame Odom, find her on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ameodomibclc

To find Craig and Rachel’s Parent’s Guide to a New Baby workbook, click here: https://www.christianparenting.org/articles/books/a-parents-guide-to-a-new-baby/

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Today on So, you’re having a baby, Craig and Rachel sit down with Debra Fileta to talk about marriage with a new baby. Debra is a Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in dating, marriage and relationship issues. Married with three children, Debra shares a wealth of knowledge on how to have a healthy marriage in the midst of the newborn season.

 

Join us as we dive into issues like communication, serving one another well, gender roles, dating your spouse, and the importance of grace. We know this episode will be greatly encouraging and strengthening for your marriage as you step into this crazy, new season.

 

For more marriage resources and to learn more about Debra Fileta, check out her website: https://truelovedates.com/

 

To find Craig and Rachel’s Parent’s Guide to a New Baby workbook, click here: https://www.christianparenting.org/articles/books/a-parents-guide-to-a-new-baby/

 

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Today on So, you’re having a baby, we are going to learn all the things and see why doctors are so cool. Craig and Rachel have asked their amazing Pediatrician to join them to talk all things baby. They discuss all kinds of hot topics and common misconceptions, as well as cover vital information you need to know and share deep encouragement for you as a parent.

To learn more about Dr. Lewis and her work as a pediatrician, follow along on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hillarylewismd/

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Today on So, you’re having a baby, you’re in for a treat! We’re covering the topic you might be most worried about–– sleep! 

We have asked the incredible Lindsey McGonegal to join us today and offer her amazing expertise. Lindsey McGonegal, M.A., is the founder of Little Lamb Childhood Sleep Consultants and certified baby and toddler sleep consultant. 

Lindsey brings a unique perspective that will help you make life-changing improvements to your little lamb’s sleep- and yours! Join us as we chat about why sleep with a newborn is so challenging, your options for sleep training and practical do’s and don'ts!

To learn more about Lindsey and her work at Little Lamb Childhood Sleep Consultants, click here: https://sleeplittlelamb.com/ or follow along on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sleeplittlelamb/

To find Craig and Rachel’s Parent’s Guide to a New Baby workbook, click here: https://www.christianparenting.org/articles/books/a-parents-guide-to-a-new-baby/

 

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On today’s episode of So, you’re having a baby, Craig and Rachel sit down with New York Times best-selling author, Mark Batterson. They chat about the importance of teaching your children the ways God speaks and the value of being a praying parent. 

It’s an episode filled with encouragement about God’s presence and grace in the midst of parenting, and choosing to live in the moment with your family regardless of the season. As an author of over 18 books, he recently published a children’s book with his daughter, Summer, called God Speaks in Whispers. We are really excited to share this conversation with you today. Thanks for listening!

Get your copy of Mark Batterson’s children’s book, God Speaks in Whispers.

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