By Yamel Belen
The Motherhood Kit podcast is the ultimate companion for women on the journey of motherhood. With over 26 years of experience, your personal Motherhood Expert and host Yamel Belen, boasts an impres
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In this insightful episode of The Motherhood Kit, Yamel Belen sits down with Christa to discuss the complex realities of work-life balance for mothers. Christa shares her inspiring journey from educator to nanny agency founder, shedding light on the value of childcare work and the often-overlooked support mothers need. Together, Yamel and Christa debunk the myth of perfect balance, focusing instead on prioritizing time and energy. They explore how mothers can find joy in simplicity, balance generational wisdom, and address modern parenting challenges like screen time. Christa also offers actionable steps for embracing self-care, leaning on community, and finding calm amidst the chaos.
Christa is an advocate, educator, and founder with over two decades of experience in industries that support childrearing. A Pennsylvania native, she holds a BA in Early Childhood Education from the University of Texas Arlington and began her career teaching in public schools. After transitioning to nannying in New York City, Christa founded KITH & KIN Household Staffing Agency, which she later sold. She has served on the Board of Directors of the International Nanny Association and has been featured in outlets such as The New York Times, CNN, and The Lily by The Washington Post. When she's not working, Christa enjoys upstate adventures, neighborhood beautification projects, and spending time with her daughter, friends, and family.
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In this conversation, Yamel Belen and Jayne Havens discuss the challenges of sleep for parents and infants, emphasizing the importance of sleep hygiene, the impact of breastfeeding on sleep independence, and the significance of managing expectations in sleep training. They also explore how sleep deprivation affects parental mental health and the role of community judgment in parenting decisions. The discussion concludes with actionable steps for improving child sleep routines and the importance of support systems in parenting.
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How To Overcome Toddler Sleep Challenges and Establish Healthy Bedtime Routines
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About our guest: Jayne Havens is a certified sleep consultant and runs her own sleep consulting practice, Snooze Fest.
As a new parent, overwhelmed by exhaustion, Jayne found herself reading everything she could find in order to get her own son to sleep through the night. She applied what she learned to both of her children, implementing good sleep habits very early on.
Friends quickly took notice of the fact that Jayne’s children were both fabulous sleepers, and they began coming to her for help with their own kids’ sleep challenges.
Jayne has quickly established herself as a leader in the industry, building a strong reputation for taking good care of her clients and always providing top notch service along with her expertise. She describes her approach as being very "client led", meaning she works with families using methods that feel comfortable for them. There is no one size fits all approach to teaching a child to fall asleep and back to sleep independently. In addition to supporting families through the sleep training process, Jayne also founded the Center for Pediatric Sleep Management. Through CPSM, Jayne trains, mentors and certifies others to do this incredibly rewarding work.
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In this conversation, Catherine Collins and Yamel discuss the financial challenges that moms face and strategies for managing money. They emphasize the importance of breaking free from societal expectations and finding financial freedom that aligns with individual goals and values. They also discuss the significance of teaching children about money management from a young age and empowering them to make smart financial decisions. Catherine shares insights from her book, 'A Mom's Guide to Money: A Millennial Mom's Guide to Managing Money Like a Boss,' which encourages moms to take control of their finances and create a secure future for themselves and their families.
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Financial challenges, moms, money management, societal expectations, financial freedom, teaching children about money, financial decisions, book
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In this episode of the Motherhood Kit podcast, Yamel Belen and Raena Boston discuss the importance of advocacy for mothers, particularly in the context of the upcoming election. They explore the Vote Like a Mother campaign, which empowers mothers to engage in civic action and vote for issues that matter to them, such as paid leave and maternal health. The conversation also touches on how to involve children in political discussions, the significance of finding time for civic engagement, and the key issues being addressed by the Chamber of Mothers. Additionally, they address the challenges of navigating relationships amidst political divisions and the importance of protecting mental health during these discussions.
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•You can access The One Love Childbirth Preparation Course here.
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You can access the below resources to learn more about The Chamber of Mothers and the Vote Like A Mother initiative:
The Chamber Of Mothers
Vote Like A Mother
Additional voting resources:
Everything You Need To Know To Vote
Early In Person Voting
Lean more about what is on your ballot
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Motherhood, Advocacy, Vote Like a Mother, Civic Engagement, Maternal Health, Political Conversations, Momnibus, Mental Health, Political Divisions, Empowerment
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🎉 Welcome back to The Motherhood Kit podcast! 🎉 We are beyond thrilled to bring you an exciting new season as we wrap up 2024! This short season is packed with inspiration and support to help you thrive on your motherhood journey.
Whether you’re a first-time listener or have been with us from the start, this is the podcast for moms looking for guidance, connection, and that extra dose of empowerment. Get ready for some serious goodness, because this season we’re diving into everything from Voting Like A Mother, wellness, helping with sleep guidance for your littles to finances so we can end the year strong! 🌟
Our amazing host, Yamel, is on a mission to give you the ultimate toolkit for all stages of motherhood. Expect real talk, practical tips, and plenty of encouragement to help you live your best life while raising your little ones—and truly enjoy the ride.
Tune in and join the fun! You won’t want to miss what’s coming next!
We’ll be back with new episodes releasing every Wednesday, from October 30th. Make sure you click ‘Follow’ on whatever app you’re using to listen now, to make sure you never miss an episode. Don’t miss out on the excitement!
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With the school year behind us and long sunny days ahead, how do we keep our sanity while managing our kids' behaviors?
The Summer break can be a beautiful time for making memories with your family but sometimes, the change of routine and lack of structure can create changes in your children’s behavior
In today’s episode, Yamel is joined by Rebecca Ryan, a board certified behavioural analyst and licensed behaviour consultant with over a decade of experience in the behaviour field, to share her expert insights.
In this episode, Yamel and Rebecca discuss:
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This episode is jam-packed with practical advice to help you maintain calm and enjoy a fun-filled Summer with your family.
This is the last episode of this season of The Motherhood Kit, before Yamel takes some time off to enjoy her Summer break with her family. She will be returning with more great episodes in August, so make sure you’re following the podcast on your favourite podcast App so you don’t miss it when The Motherhood Kit returns!
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In today’s episode, continuing on the theme of Summer break, we are discussing travelling with other families. Many of us do it, and it can be a beautiful way of enhancing your Summer holiday - it’s a win for you and your adult friends, and it can be so much fun for our little ones too.
However, vacationing with other families can sometimes bring its challenges and obstacles, so in today’s episode, Yamel shares her essential tips to ensure a smooth and enjoyable vacation for everyone involved from start to finish. Whether you’re planning a weekend getaway or a long vacation, Yamel’s insights will make your experience more memorable and stress-free.
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With Summer break upon us, many of us are preparing for our family vacations and Summer adventures. However, sometimes the thought of travelling with your children and the extra challenges it can bring can be enough to make you refrain from booking that trip altogether.
In this episode, Yamel shares her top travel tips, helping you sufficiently plan and prepare for your vacation so that you can make the most of your Summer break.
Travelling with your children not only expands their horizons but also allows you to create beautiful family memories that you can treasure forever, so if you’re planning your family Summer vacay right now and want to ensure it goes as smoothly as possible, then this episode is for you.
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Although we all love Summer fun, we all also want a tidy space and sanity in our home and, let’s be honest, Summer break can bring some challenges.
When school is out and the kids are home for the Summer, there’s a definite change in the flow of our day and our tidy home may experience a little more mess. So if you find it difficult to keep a tidy home, this is the episode for you.
Today, Yamel is joined by Angie Jacobson, who is a professional organizer and mom to three beautiful children. Together they discuss what Angie does as a home organizer and share their tips and strategies to maintain an organized home during Summer break. They also discuss the mistakes you might be making that are leading your home to be more chaotic than it has to be.
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Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker recently sparked controversy following his commencement speech at a private girls school a few weeks ago, where he encouraged the women to embrace their roles as “homemakers”. Today on The Motherhood Kit, Yamel is joined by Dr. Laura Tillman and together they dive deep on this current topic of identity beyond motherhood.
Together, Laura and Yamel discuss the impact of Butker’s words, societal norms, and the importance of breaking down these limiting views of women’s roles. They also share personal stories of times when we felt identified solely by our role as mothers, and how they navigated those experiences to reclaim their broader identities, as well as sharing valuable strategies that you can use to prioritise your mental wellbeing, especially in a society that tends to overlook our value beyond mothering.
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