Y'all already knew I was gonna have to talk about this virtual learning stuff. It is not my favorite thing to do but it's still so fascinating. I think because I keep saying to myself "Wow, I can't believe I gotta be somebody's teacher. Is this the Twilight Zone?" Anyways, have fun listening to this half vent/half informational episode about how virtual learning is going over here. 

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Cue the bullhorns because this is the season 3 premiere of Weird Mom! On this week's episode, I talk with my friend Jasmine Richardson about how parenthood has helped her get on the trail of finding her purpose. With her open honesty about mental health before and after becoming a parent on her blog and social media platforms, even though you might not have known Jasmine before this episode, you can just tell the progress she's made thus far. We love to see it!

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Jasmine's Pinterest (because she is the Pinterest master): https://www.pinterest.com/demarcusbsean/_created/

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***BONUS EPISODE*** Nothing makes you grow up faster than having to grow up. At least, that's what it seems like your supposed to do once you hit 18 but that's not always the case. On today's episode of Weird Adult I talk with Dustin Holden about learning what friend means, not waiting for the mysterious "big moment" and screaming every time I say "Adulthood" on this episode.  Listen to Dustin's podcast, Dustin Can Read, on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, iHeartRadio, SoundCloud, Podchaser, Castbox,  & Goodpods. Also follow him on Instagram @DustinCanRead & Twitter @dustin_holden Weird Mom Website: https://weirdmompodcast.com/  Weird Mom Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weirdmompod/  Weird Mom YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/38FtlZI

Becoming a parent comes with a lot of expectations for both you and your child. What happens when your expectations aren't met? What happens when they are? On this season finale episode, I sit down (virtually) with Darren Fink to talk about to talk about expectations, using play in everyday life, and how we should start using the sun to tell time again. 

Darren's Information

Transfiguring Adoption website: www.transfiguringadoption.com

Transfiguring Adoption Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/transfiguradopt/

Transfiguring Adoption Twitter: https://twitter.com/transfiguradopt?lang=en

"A Guide To Magical Creatures Around Your Home" website: www.magicalcreaturs.com

On the show Darren mentions his book (linked above) and as a special treat, just for listening to today's episode, you have the opportunity to participate in a 25 minute session with Darren on how to implement the activities discussed in the book in your own home! Please visit https://transfiguringadoption.com/podcast/ for details and act fast; there are a limited amount of seats available. 

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One thing no one told me before having a child? Planning a child's birthday is crazier than it looks. I've been to some well-organized kid birthday parties before having to throw one for my own kid and you moms make it look so easy. Y'all, it is a lot of work and a whole production. On today's solo episode (obviously inspired by recent events) I talk about my experiences throwing Wade's birthday parties over the years and some things I've learned so far. 

References in the episode:

Where I got my skates: https://angelskates.com/

My skate Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sk8r.chels/

Trinkets on Netflix: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9134194/

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On this solo episode, I get all college class-like and review Liz Matheis's article on Psychology Today about how we should probably reconsider trying to control our kids. The title itself had me nervous, y'all but as I read through it, she was bringing up some valid points. 

References:

Liz's Article: https://bit.ly/2YEVM6c 

The Friend Zone Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-friend-zone/id1031936205

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Did you know that children are whole human beings? There is so much that goes into their mental, physical, emotional, spiritual, intellectual, etc. development. It's almost like an ongoing science project. On this week's episode, I talk with Baranda Fermin all about how crazy it is that we see a whole human start from scratch and grow into a person that tells us we are going the wrong way to get to Target. 

DISCLAIMER: Because of all the happenings, we had to record via Zoom and, as you may know, technology is not our friends lately. The audio may be a bit jumbled at times but overall, the message is clear: kids are science. 

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Self-Care, what art thou? It means so many different things to so many different people. Did you know it does not have to be a massage or getting your hair done? It could be as simple as singing to yourself in the car. On this week's solo episode, I talk about what self-care means to me and what it means for how I raise my own child.

References in the episode:

This is L. Dre Playlist: https://spoti.fi/3afnM4O

Chillhop Radio Playlist: https://spoti.fi/2DWsHLO

Lo-Fi Sleep Playlist: https://spoti.fi/31HdPtd

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Being a mom does not have to be the end all be all of your life. You are a person too, ya know; not just someone's mother. Today on Weird Mom, I talk to Jessica Hessels all about finding identity and purpose outside of motherhood. We also chat briefly about the joys of vacuuming. ;)

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Jessica's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeshessels 

References in this episode:

All Along You Were Blooming by Morgan Harper Nichols

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As parents, yes we are charged with teaching our children about this world but what our children teach us is not quite talked about in the parenting community. For today's solo episode, I talk about some major things Sir Wade has taught me about this world and life in his short (almost) 4 years of life. 

References in the episode: Mr. London 2 Week Fupa Challenge: https://youtu.be/DjMNlYg8xK8 | Chris Heria Cardio Exercises: https://youtu.be/13ggcvTHETw | Bianca Sparacino; https://thoughtcatalog.com/bianca-sparacino/ | Oumi Janta (aka my skating inspiration): https://www.instagram.com/oumi_janta/?hl=en | United Skates: https://www.hbo.com/documentaries/united-skates

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