Learning To Mom ® Motherhood Podcast for First Time Moms, New Moms and Expecting Mothers

Welcome to the FIRST episode of the Couch Hang!! Laila shares her current sleep deprivation. Meghan talks babysitters and they both weigh in on naked moms... and cross country runners.

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Prepping children for a sibling, my go-to dinner recipes, thoughts on circumcision and more as I answer the questions YOU submitted for the launch of season 4!
I let you ask me anything, and you went THERE. Circumcision, placenta encapsulation, natural family planning, prepping a toddler for a new sibling, and my honest answer on whether we're homeschooling. Season 4 is officially here.
Nothing was off limits!

In this episode I answer:
How to prepare your toddler for a new baby
Tips for going from one kid to two
The best age gap between kids
Which Natural Family Planning Method To Use (NFP)
Circumcision pros and cons
Is placenta encapsulation safe
Must have baby items for a first time mom
and more!
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If you're stressed about buying a car with kids because it might just be the most overwhelming grown-up thing there is, this episode is for you!
For this week's episode, I brought in Lauren Fix, The Car Coach, and asked her all the questions you're too embarrassed to ask: minivan vs SUV (and are minivans really less safe?), how many car seats actually fit across a back seat, leasing vs buying, and the dealer tricks that quietly cost families thousands. Come walk into that dealership knowing more than the salesperson.

We dive deep into:
Where to even START when you have no idea (your kids' ages, road trips, and all the GEAR)
Minivan vs SUV vs full-size, and whether minivans are really the "less safe" option
How many car seats actually fit across a back seat, and the latch system nobody explains
The safety features genuinely worth it when you've got littles riding along
New vs used, and the ONE check you should never skip on a used car
Leasing vs buying, and the mileage number that basically decides it for you
The two discounts dealers are hoping you never ask for
What to say a hard NO to once you're in the finance office
Never pay retail: how to walk in prepared, and when to just walk away

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Safety + pricing tools she mentioned
Car safety ratings: the IIHS Top Safety Picks here
Fair pricing before you negotiate: Edmunds and Kelley Blue Book here
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This week we're joined AGAIN by registered dietitian Kathy, the Mini Me Dietitian, to unpack how little ones actually build their relationship with food, when real picky eating starts, and what to do about it.
In this episode, we get into:
What most parents don't realize about how kids learn to eat
Why "picky" gets slapped on toddlers way too early
What's really happening in your kid's body after the first birthday
What to do when a great eater suddenly gets selective
When your little one only eats around 10 foods (and when it's time to get help)
How to build a healthy, neutral relationship with food from the start
The myths about "kid food" and filling up on milk
The wild connection between whole foods, chewing, and ear infections
How to handle grandparents who push milk before dinner or the clean-your-plate-for-a-cookie rule

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Ever been in a room full of people and still felt completely, achingly alone? This week it's just me, sharing how I built my village from absolute zero (I was the first of all my friends to become a mom), why it sometimes feels more like a burden than a blessing, and how to actually create the community you're craving.
In this episode, I get into:
Why motherhood feels so lonely 
Redefining what a "village" even is
The secret nobody tells you: you don't FIND a village, you build one
How to build it by being a good village member first
Giving grace to the friends who just don't get it yet
Why going first does NOT mean running yourself into the ground
How the "web" of reciprocity actually works over time
My nesting party, and letting people love you when you can't pay it back
How your village CHANGES with every season
Building your actual life around connection (why we chose our neighborhood)
Small, doable ways to start TODAY

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