If you're a fan of Betches Moms, we have an exciting announcement: Childproof from Betches Media is available now! Together, hosts Gwenna Laithland and Tori Phantom attempt to figure out the dos, donāts, and f*ck its of modern parenthood. Check out this sneak peak of the first episode of the podcast, and be sure to come back every Wednesday to hear new episodes.
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Jordana Abraham and Dr. Naomi Bernstein are back for another special crossover episode of Betches Moms and the Oversharing podcast. This week theyāre talking about parents who struggle to split the āmental loadā equally and what to do when thereās an imbalance. They share examples of splitting duties with your partner, as well as examples of the unseen emotional weight that one parent often takes on. Plus, they offer some practical tips for finding balance in the division of labor and sharing the mental load. Finally, they read a listener-submitted No Mom Guilt all about taking a moment away from your kids to look out for yourself. Are children better off if they learn to spend time away from their parents?
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In this special crossover episode with Betches Moms and Oversharing, hosts Jordana Abraham and Dr Naomi Bernstein talk all about parenthood, changing social dynamics, and how long we should wait before exposing kids to social media. From TikTok to Instagram (and everything in between) Naomi shares her experience with setting boundaries, and they explore whether or not itās a losing battle for parents. They also talk about how things have changed since this generation of parents were kids, and what the equivalent of social media used to be. Finally, they read a listenerās No Mom Guilt email all about putting your kids in organized sports. Are we living vicariously through our kids, or just trying to give them a chance to have the same experiences we had?
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This week, Aleen and Brittany have a very special final episode planned. They collected clips from previous episodes that best summarized their biggest mom milestones. They react, reflect and give new and future moms the advice they wish someone would have given them. If you were to give your past self advice, what would it be? To end the show, they read one last āNo Mom Guiltā where a new mom was inspired by past No Mom Guilts to take her first vacation away with her friends and had a wonderful time.
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This week Brittany and Aleen share an update about the Betches Moms podcast. Coming back from Labor Day Weekend, Brittany shares how she solo momād it for four days and how back to school season is right around the corner - or for a lot of you already here. Then, they read an āDear Betches Momsā about how a new mom is trying to avoid confrontation with the daycare overfeeding her baby. They end with a āAm I A Mom-sterā where a listener needs to know if she can be upset for people commenting on her babyās weight.
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This week Brittany starts us off by sharing her run in with a rude server and Aleen proudly recalls how chill she was during Milaās first birthday party - we love chill vibes Aleen. Birthday parties and family gatherings spark an impromptu conversation about divorce, how it has affected them personally and how it can affect children. Next, they jump into a speed round of listener questions and end with an email from a listener who recently found out she is pregnant and is asking for advice to navigate that first trimester stress.
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This week Aleen start off by celebrating Milaās sleep regression finally being over and her new found freedom at the end of the day. Then, they get on the topic of what and when they feed their kids and how they are over having anxiety about when dinner time. Listeners asked practical questions this week about potty training, how to keep your energy up throughout the day, and what their 1 years old's favorite toys are - who knew it would still be the salad spinner. They end on a āAm I A Mom-sterā from a new mom and how she becomes possessive over her baby around her in-laws. While they reassured her that she is not alone, she is being a little bit of a mom-ster.
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Brittany and Aleen bring on their favorite clinical psychologist, Dr. Naomi Bernstein to chat about how a couple's dynamic can change once a kid is thrown into the mix. They start with how a couple can prepare for a baby and Naomi shares some tips she used herself when she became a new mom. But hereās the big question - How do you get back into the mood once the baby arrives? Naomi actually recommends prioritizing your partner over your kid, she promises theyāll be okay missing one game of pee wee soccer.
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This week Brittany and Aleen are back to share their experiences and emotions surrounding leaving their kids at home after much needed time off. Then, they answer popular listener questions about how to balance wearing the āfriendā vs. āparentā hat, how long it should take to form a bond with your baby, and how to broach the subject of having more kids with the ānon-defaultā parent. They end with a āDear Betches Momsā where a listener is becoming defeated in her new mom journey and asks for advice and solidarity for feeling of "you have to do it allā.
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This week Brittany starts us off by recapping Oliverās 4th birthday celebrations. Next, they answer some listenerās questions surrounding topics that arenāt talked about enough. In honor of World Breastfeeding Week (August 1st-7th) they revisit their own personal stories, stressing how important it is for every mom to know that they are doing a great job - sweetie. Then, they read a āAm I A Mom-sterā email where a listener is worried about if she should throw a joint 1st birthday party with her SIL. They end with a āNo Mom Guiltā where they reassure a worried mom that you donāt have to overdo it with the enrichment activities.
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Aleen and Brittany are re-joined by one of their favorite guests, clinical psychologist, author, and CEO of Good Inside, Dr. Becky Kennedy. Dr. Becky starts by outlining the 10 principle problem behaviors in children from her book. She suggests that the way we interact with our kids is the way they interact with themselves - behavior is just a window into a child. Aleen wonders if ābadā behavior is inevitable, but Dr.Becky explains that itās more about kids' temperament in relation to the environment. On the flip side, Brittany wonders how to praise āgoodā behavior. Dr. Becky explains that their achievement isnāt their identity and neither is their ābadā behavior. Ultimately, kids develop the identity their parents reflect back to them: you want to separate their identity on the inside from their actions. The Good Inside approach isnāt soft āthereās a lot between sending your kid to their room and āfeel your feelings.ā
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