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

THE episode to listen to if you're marriage has been struggling since becoming parents. Therapist Eli Weinstein discusses all things: communication strategies, staying connected, relationship skills, fighting well and more.
I promise this isn't another "relationship advice" episode. It's legitimately good. 
if your marriage has felt harder since the kids came, this episode is the one i wish someone had handed me. I sat down with therapist Eli Weinstein, author of From I Do to We Do, to talk about the invisible shift that happens to couples in the parenting years, and the actual skills that help you find your way back to each other.
In this episode we dive into:
why marriage feels so different after having kids
the shift couples go through when they become parents
what couples get wrong about staying connected after kids
communication strategies for married couples
how to stay connected to your partner in the baby and toddler years
what to do when your partner isn't on board with working on the marriage
the relationship skills every couple actually needs
how to fight well in marriage
how to argue better with your spouse without it blowing up

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• Get Eli's book HERE

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Struggling with getting your toddler or preschooler's sleep BACK ON TRACK (or maybe just "on track" for the first time ever)??? this episode is for you!

Cara Walker, the sleep consultant behind Well Rested Mama, walks us through what's normal for 2 and 3 year olds, because so much of what makes us panic at bedtime turns out to be completely fine, and what's genuinely worth paying attention to.
In this episode we get into:
toddler fighting sleep at 2 and 3 years old
parenting habits that wreck toddler sleep
how much sleep does a 2 year old need
how much sleep does a 3 year old need
best nap and bedtime schedule for a toddler
how long before bed should a toddler stop napping
when do toddlers stop napping
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how to get a 3 year old to nap out of the crib
is 6am too early for a toddler to wake up
how to stop toddler night wakings
do toddlers have nightmares
toddler won't sleep or nap what to do
what it means when your toddler falls asleep in the car

AND MORE!!
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•✨ Join our Mom Club on Patreon HERE ✨ 👈🏼

• Truly Free Marketplace Lifetime Membership + $10 gift card HERE

• Connect with Cara HERE

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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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IMPORTANT LINKS

•✨ Join our Mom Club on Patreon HERE ✨ 👈🏼

• Truly Free Marketplace Lifetime Membership + $10 gift card HERE

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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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IMPORTANT LINKS

•✨ Join our Mom Club on Patreon HERE ✨ 👈🏼

• Check out Truly Free HERE (nontoxic cleaning supplies)
use code: LEARNINGTOMOM for 30% off!

• Connect with Lauren HERE
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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