We often have this picture of the postpartum experience as beautiful – but moms are often left feeling broken and alone. Melissa and Lindi have a very raw discussion about post partum hormones and emotions.

We’re celebrating our 100th episode! Lindi and Melissa play a fun game, reflect on some of their favorite moments from the podcast, and chat about an awesome giveaway!

Why do Siblings Fight? Who knows, because we certainly don’t. Melissa and Lindi talk about sibling fights and what they do in their own families.

Lindi and Melissa sit down to talk about setting boundaries around the Thanksgiving holiday.  Melissa’s lesson: “Set you boundaries. Don’t let it ruin you. And this is still the beginning of the holiday season.” The main point is to level set your expectations and enjoy time with your family this Thanksgiving week!

Often, the first step in finding the right nanny or babysitter is simply recognizing and accepting you could use some help. For many of us moms, this is easier said than done. Finding the right person to care for your children can seem like an impossible task but Lindi and Melissa chat over their experiences and drop some helpful tips

Melissa and Lindi contemplate the pros and cons of modern technology in the lives of our kiddos. They discuss screen time, cell phones, internet access, youtube, and much much more! All while adjusting to a new aesthetic in the podcast studio.

Kids get sick- a lot. The Mayo Clinic estimates about 12 times a year*. Melissa and Lindi talk about having sick kids and tips for prevention and care when it does happen. https://mcpress.mayoclinic.org/parenting/the-constant-cold-why-kids-are-always-sick-and-what-to-do-about-it/

With three kid’s birthdays in the month of October, Melissa is the midst of birthday planning overload. Lindi and Melissa talk birthday party hacks and lowering birthday planning expectations.

Lindi and Melissa talk about Mom Burnout- a deep level of exhaustion that comes from unending caregiving demands. It comes down to making choices and setting expectations that being a mom isn’t always rainbows and sunshine. If you can, prioritizing yourself from time to time can work wonders!

Lindi and Melissa talk about all the fun fall things- pumpkin patches, apple picking, and Halloween costumes. #lowerexpectations #lazymompodcast