We're Winging It

Today we're talking all about quality screen time!

Dr. Colleen Russo Johnson is a developmental psychologist with an expertise in children's media and technology, as well as co-founder and chief scientist of the OK Play app, which encourages curiosity and kindness through creative play. She lives in Toronto with her husband J.J., two dogs, and two young children, Ripley & Rex. 

https://okplay.co/

This week Kalea and Kristy talk about the genius invention of the peanut butter and jelly sandwich, shifting your thoughts about your own body to start modeling a healthy mindset for your children, and the feelings that go into expanding your family.  We are so thrilled you're here and thank you for listening! 

Connect with Kristy and Kalea here:

Instagram:  @winging.it.podcast

Email:  [email protected]

Consent, boundaries, and safe touch - oh my! 

Amy Lang, MA has been a sexual health educator for over 25 years. With her lively, engaging and down-to-earth style she helps parents become their kid’s go-to birds and bees source. Amy’s books, online solutions center and podcast show parents that talking about sexuality doesn’t need to be totally uncomfortable and really can be fun. She also works with early childhood educators providing childhood sexuality and sexual abuse prevention training. Amy is still married to her first husband and they are getting the hang of parenting their recently launched man-child. She lives in Seattle, WA and you can learn more about Amy and her work at BirdsAndBeesAndKids.com

Let's talk about sex, baby!

Heather Broome is Licensed Mental Health Counselor in WA state, specializing in relationally based therapy and sex therapy for individuals and couples.  We asked Heather all kinds of questions like what happens during sex therapy,  her thoughts on scheduling sex and how to transition from wiping butts and boogers to being an intimate, sexual woman. You can connect with her further at http://rentonrelationships.com/

Other resources mentioned: 

1. OMG Yes
2. Coconu Lube and Good Clean Love Lube
3. The book Come As You Are

Surprise! It's a bonus episode! 

1 in 8 women struggle to get pregnant and 1 in 4 pregnancies end in miscarriage, realities that both Kalea and Kristy know all too well. In honor of National Infertility Awareness Week , we sat down to talk a little bit about what NIAW means to us, how you can support a friend waiting for a baby, and what helped us along the way. 

Enjoy! 

Kristy and Kalea are chatting about their favorite things this week - from Girlfriend style jeans, to travel strollers, cookbooks, meal kits, and why we think everyone should stop shaming moms for drinking wine.  We're winging this episode and we hope you enjoy listening!

Links for todays episode:
Travel Stroller
Defined Dish cookbook
Gap Girlfriend Jeans
Kari Gran skincare 

Ashley Carbonatto is a wife, mom of three, entrepreneur, and the author of "More Than a Mom."  Trust us when we tell you this is the new book you need on your nightstand! On this week's episode Kristy and Kalea chat with this badass author about her journey into motherhood, leaving her thriving career to raise her three kids, and how she not only rediscovered her voice, but literally wrote the book on how to save your sanity and redefine your new self.   If you are in need of some positivity, laughter, and a big reminder that you're doing a great job, then this episode is for you! 

To connect with Ashley on Instagram:  @Ashley_carbo

You can find "More than a Mom" here: 

https://www.amazon.com/More-Than-Mom-Everyday-Monotony-ebook/dp/B08FHB9WQC/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=more+than+a+mom&qid=1618197476&sr=8-1

On this week's episode, Kalea and Kristy chat with Mrs. M, a child dependency lawyer, founder of The A Cup, wife, and toddler mama.  In this interview we discuss Mrs. M's journey from being a prosecutor to becoming a child advocate, and how having a child inspired her to begin to fight for equitable maternity rights for all women.  This interview is inspiring, motivating, and we know you will love Mrs. M as much as we do!  For more information on maternity leave rights or to connect with Mrs. M, please find her website and instagram links below!  Enjoy! 

Website:  theAcup.com

Instagram: @sincerelytheacup

This week we are talking about Big Feelings! What do we do when our kids throw a big fit? How can we help them in the coming months as they go back to school? Kristy shares some tips and tricks she would use in the classroom to help kids identify their feelings and Kalea shares some big feelings about (you guessed it) wearing jeans. 

Some resources we mentioned: 

1. https://biglittlefeelings.com/
2. Julia Cook books 
3. I Love You When You Feel
4. The Color Monster
5. In My Heart
6. Listening To My Body

This week Kristy and Kalea have the opportunity to speak with Molly Jensen, an Occupational Therapist, Youth Mental Health Advocate, wife, and mom of two.  Molly is a beautiful soul, wise and so knowledgeable about raising healthy, happy humans!  On this episode we talk about teaching kids to self-regulate, working out our own "stuff" as parents, having healthy conversations about mental health with our children, and how we can support fellow parents and our spouses when navigating a challenging season.  We learned so much from this time with Molly and we know you will too!  Enjoy!