Mom Struggling Well

What you are hearing right now is a small portion from our Patreon episode that went out this week. If you want to join the Patreon community, head on over here to receive this full episode and many many more! You'll also get the unedited video version of each Patreon episode if you want to see all of the bloopers before your very eyes. You won't regret it, see you soon! WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT: Are you into: body suits (shirt thongs), shoulder pads & gummy candies. Adventuring Together: How to Create Connections and Make Lasting Memories with Your Kids by Greta Eskridge Good Pictures Bad Pictures: Porn-Proofing Today's Young Kids by Kristen A Jenson What's the Big Deal?: Why God Cares About Sex (God's Design for Sex) by Stan Jones We Should Pray Podcast KS: Solo parenting, the movie The Father, kids making bad choices with electronics  GL: Rebecca’s new internet crush @amandavernonmusic, the perfect s’mores, Mitchell’s vs. the Machines *Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying p

Why is it so hard to find lyrically appropriate music for kids that has beats they actually like? How can I navigate a relationship with a suicidal friend? How can I help my kiddo struggle well through a huge disappointment? Help me through the intense energy shift (which is just a nice phrase for total meltdown) at certain times of day.  We solve these and so many more listener problems in this episode. We couldn’t get to all of them, but there were so many relatable ones! We decided we want to bring this segment back every month and start bringing on experts to help us solve them. If you have problems you want solved, email hello@momstrugglingwell.com and we may get to yours on the next Problem Solved! WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT: Insight Development Plan for kiddos to build character through journal prompts We created a collaborative playlist on Spotify: Beats for Young Girls! Advice for having a healthy relationship with a suicidal person in your life National suicide prevention lifeline: 800.273.8255 Boun

What you are hearing right now is a small portion from our Patreon episode that went out this week. If you want to join the Patreon community, head on over here to receive this full episode and many many more! You'll also get the unedited video version of each Patreon episode if you want to see all of the bloopers before your very eyes. You won't regret it, see you soon! WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT: Bringing back the faith chats with a new segment called Frank Faith Rebecca is deconstructing her faith and separating it from religion Bottom line: she wants her kids to grow to live Jesus like she does. The Chosen series Em is talking through her own struggles with her kids to model how God had provided before and will again Kate fesses up that she doesn’t pray with her kids normally but it happened on accident and it actually worked! We share our own concerns about taking verses from the Bible out of context Rebecca has a new girl crush on a new Lindsey @createdcolorful KS: Rebecca wants to know her season, Ka

What is self-care and who decides? Some people know exactly what they need and others feel lost. This week we are talking about the things we do to help us not run away from home. Next time you are feeling pressure building, use this tip! Imagine changing your struggle switch to a struggle dial. Ask yourself what you would need to turn your struggle down to a more manageable level and voila, you know what self-care will look like for you today. WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT: Strugg suggestions for self-care What we do to help us not run away from home Rookyloo, wind sock, air pillow (lounge pillow) Homemade iced coffee maker we love Kate has doctor-dysphoria and Rebecca has doctor-phobia  KS: Parent involved swim lessons, jiu jitsu + switch standoff,  kid electronic chords GL: Rebecca’s quiet afternoon, Em’s dry spiritual time ending, Kate’s new counselor *Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.  CONNECT WITH REBECCA: website | instagram | patreon CONNECT WITH KATE: instagram

What you are hearing right now is a small portion from our Patreon episode that went out this week. If you want to join the Patreon community, head on over here to receive this full episode and many many more! You'll also get the unedited video version of each Patreon episode if you want to see all of the bloopers before your very eyes. You won't regret it, see you soon! WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT: Save the date for our live event Sunday May 16th at 8PM Central! Rebecca’s ring light failed her multiple times during this episode  Would you rather: Wake up in undies at work or naked in the woods 20 miles from home? Would you rather: Watch a scary movie or go to a haunted house? Would you rather: Feel like you have to pee all the time or not know when you’re peeing? Family counseling to help with day-to-day communications with Connected Families  Em’s upcoming surgery and recovery concerns  Rebecca is getting mental health help! Kate is taking lots of trips this summer, beginning with a stop at Sandwich Lot’s o

The Struggs came through again by sharing some of the best mom hacks we have ever heard! We share our own hacks like how to remind yourself that your kids are new to this earth, how to manage household chores and what you should hide in your bedroom to stretch your quiet time in the morning to its max capacity. Make sure to listen to end, we may be taking MSW in a new direction and the bloopers can not be missed! WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT: Save the date for our Mother’s Day Live Event! 5.16.21 8PM Central Rebecca’s hacks: Wallpaper (surprisingly) from Rifle Paper Co, Swedish ladders, chore sticks Em’s hacks: Calling your kids on the phone, sticking to your guns for consequences Kate’s hacks: Bulk peanut butter & jelly prep, Keurig in your bedroom Making things easy: Mini-fridge for your personal snacks, pizza cutters for kiddo food, sort laundry by person not color, frisbees for kids eating in the car, keeping crib mattresses under your bed for easy access & no PJ’s ever! Making things fun: Picnics, sha

What you are hearing right now is a small portion from our Patreon episode that went out this week. If you want to join the Patreon community, head on over here to receive this full episode and many many more! You'll also get the unedited video version of each Patreon episode if you want to see all of the bloopers before your very eyes. You won't regret it, see you soon! WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT: I’ve always wanted: To be called Amile, get a bracelet tattoo & float on a lazy river Commiserating with Rebecca on how parenting can feel like a prison sentence  Poor communication with the professionals in our lives Update on the MSW theme song writer (originally from songfinch) Katie Rose Stump Lattes that are giving us life: Rose flavored + at-home mochas Big Sister’s Jeanie Russell-Dahl and Beth Tessier speak to parenting siblings Doing Life with Your Adult Children by Jim Burns *Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.  CONNECT WITH REBECCA: website | instagram | patreon

When it comes to your clothes, what’s your hangup? Can’t find a style that feels authentic to you? Do you have pieces in your closet that you love but never wear? Find out why in this episode + hear a fashion expert answer relatable style issues that Struggs wrote in with! Meet Lindsey: She’s been every size from an 8 to a 22. She’s a working professional, a stay-at-home mom, and now a self-employed entrepreneur and creator of Fashion Fix who has experienced it all and has the wonderful ability to relate to women, no matter where they are in life! Her experience and journey with body image and style have given her the tools that will empower ladies and give them the confidence they want in their wardrobe! When she’s not styling or shopping with clients, you can find her spending too much time at the Mall of America, chasing toddlers, and looking for the next best lipstick to add to her arsenal! WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT: Lindsey’s advice to change your clothes, not your body Identifying how to shop for fit

What you are hearing right now is a small portion from our Patreon episode that went out this week. If you want to join the Patreon community, head on over here to receive this full episode and many many more! You'll also get the unedited video version of each Patreon episode if you want to see all of the bloopers before your very eyes. You won't regret it, see you soon!   WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT: Are You Into That: What the gush & yes day Gas station fears revealed Have you tried Guava Sao Paulo, black razzberry or orange vanilla seltzers? Navigating as a military spouse Shout out to Singleton Tattoo, Texas Reminiscing on Boyz II Men + Jem and the Holograms Can we stop talking about the bunny butt cake now? GL: Our text threads, Kate’s trampoline, Em’s succulent sleeve KS: Shoe size charts, co-parenting, Em’s sweet MIL heading to heaven *Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.  CONNECT WITH REBECCA: website | instagram | patreon CONNECT WITH KATE: instagram | websit

Do you march in the moment your kids start fighting and control the situation? Maybe you play it cool and slowly simmer until you explode like a momster. Newsflash: we do some version of this too. In this episode we share our own shortcomings and listener problems so that you know you’re not alone in the struggle with siblings. Listen for perspective shifts on how to parent siblings well + reminders of the beautiful parts of our jobs as Mamas.  WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT: Stash It or Trash It: Peeps Delights + KitKat Lemon Crisps We share where we think we fall short when it comes to parenting siblings We have tips on: tattling, taunting & teen tudes Reminder to meet your kids where they are developmentally The beauty in seeing your kids as individual subjects of study + figuring out how to parent them uniquely  Team building ideas for your sibling children The new “go to your room!” from Jim and Lynn Jackson of Connected Families Paul David Tripp: 14 Gospel Principles That Can Radically Change Your Family

What you are hearing right now is a small portion from our Patreon episode that went out this week. If you want to join the Patreon community, head on over here to receive this full episode and many many more! You'll also get the unedited video version of each Patreon episode if you want to see all of the bloopers before your very eyes. You won't regret it, see you soon!   WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT: MSW Boutique coming soon! Vinny Thomas on IG for laughs The Whole Cook on IG for quick easy recipes Em & Kate’s experience with Whole30 The story of Em’s husband “Pie” Rebecca’s fridge is overflowing with breast milk Depression and a serious conversation about suicide and PMDD  Rebecky is mad about ads and is taking her Au Pair to Carolina  Kate is loving hemp hearts + Em is working on her patio in a healthy way Yuliya announced the Strugg of the week *Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.  CONNECT WITH REBECCA: website | instagram | patreon CONNECT WITH KATE: insta

There are no magical phrases that smooth the rough edges of grief so how can you help a friend grieve well? If you’ve lost someone you love, this one will make you feel seen. If you happen to be in a season of grief yourself,  grab some tissues and settle in. Rebecca asks us about our recent experience and we give you our very raw version. Listen for perspective shifts on how to grieve well and keep your eyes open to see the sweetness God provides in the darkest times. WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT: Leave a review in March and you will be entered to win a Stash it or Trash it item to try with us! The new Better Life Bags embossed leather  Jennifer, Sarah and Katherine’s are topping the Patreon Strugg charts The importance of understanding that all grief counts The different roles we play in the grieving process Kate is working on creating a corner of the internet where those grieving can place messages that they would send to their loved ones. Stay tuned! How to take advantage of moments with those you know you will

What you are hearing right now is a small portion from our Patreon episode that went out this week. If you want to join the Patreon community, head on over here to receive this full episode and many many more! You'll also get the unedited video version of each Patreon episode if you want to see all of the bloopers before your very eyes. You won't regret it, see you soon! WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT: Are you into listening to pods and books on 1.5 speed? Are you into a long shower pre-game? Em is adding rain to her prayer list + rainwater catchers look like this Are you into the #freebritney movement? NYTimes Documentary Kate has baby-fever because of listening to Maisy every week Rebecky’s upcoming science experiment with measuring cups Emily has to end her ninja shoe tiek kick Rebecky shares an amazing Olive Garden chicken recipe Barber Mom classes have improved Kate’s hair cutting skills (use code MSW for $10 off) Women of the Word: How to Study the Bible with Both Our Hearts and Our Minds by Jen Wilkin  *D

We talked about doing the grownup this week, guys. You asked for it and we finally delivered with a Problem Solved: Marriage. Was this uncomfortable? Sure was! Do we KNOW that it will serve you well to hear from other moms struggling well on the topic? One hundred percent! Here are some of the things we were asked. “I’ve been married forever and I don’t like my spouse anymore, what should I do?” Rebecky has an amazing perspective shift to share on this.  “How do I handle the wildly different parenting style of my partner?” Emily nailed this one. “How can I make the grownup more enjoyable? Kate took this one (thank goodness) and it’s quite clever. WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT: Rebecky did her first ever intro to the show! This episode marks the birth of the “boop” How to find a middle ground on how often to do the “grownup” The pressure of your release after the 6 week postpartum appointment What does marriage look like after baby? Things to make the grownup more enjoyable: lube and heated blankets How to

What you are hearing right now is a small portion from our Patreon episode that went out this week. If you want to join the Patreon community, head on over here to receive this full episode and many many more! You'll also get the unedited video version of each Patreon episode if you want to see all of the bloopers before your very eyes. You won't regret it, see you soon! WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT: Honest reviews of Stitch Fix boxes  Stash it or Trash it: “Shitake” Mushroom Candy Canes  + Nature Valley Coconut Butter Biscuit Em & Kate on day 12 of a Whole 30 Beware of apple in-app purchases via touch ID  Kate wants her husbands seabag to be a no-see bag Em’s roomba named Fran is in trouble with Priscilla Macabee  Rebecca’s roomba Rosie may be renamed to Herb Kate is loving her free 10 minute workouts  Ways we help our kids that struggle with anger  Fran’s virtual wall boundaries  *Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.  CONNECT WITH REBECKY: website | instagram | pat

How can I trust that the bible is true? What do you do when you’re doubting your faith? What does it look like when your kids come to you with hard questions regarding religion? These are actual questions that came up in an especially candid episode released today. We didn’t know exactly where this conversation would take us and you may very well find parts of it that you disagree with. The great thing is, we are loved by a Father that welcomes the wrestling. The messiness is dialed up to about an 11 on this one! We are just three moms struggling (mostly) well through this hard and honest conversation. We invite you to listen through to the end and pray through the parts that you find uncomfortable, keeping in mind that we are clearly not pursuing perfection over here. WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT: Huge thank you to the Strugg community for helping us grieve WELL Our three minute faith journeys  Kate’s full episode on feeling behind as a Christian When your spouse does not share faith with you What to do when

What you are hearing right now is a small portion from our Patreon episode that went out this week. If you want to join the Patreon community, head on over here to receive this full episode and many many more! You'll also get the unedited video version of each Patreon episode if you want to see all of the bloopers before your very eyes. You won't regret it, see you soon! WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT: Would you rather be covered in fur or covered in scales? Sweet chili garlic hummus Rebecky is looking into ear-igation for hearing loss Exploring: Does old age cause eyelashes to straighten? Emily and Rebecky have both broken their cars Rebecky is loving the Queens Gambit because it’s clean and interesting  Kate and Em share tricks to drink more water Em is getting a new luxurious bathtub & her kids are over it *Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.  CONNECT WITH REBECKY: website | instagram | patreon CONNECT WITH KATIE: instagram | website | patreon CONNECT WITH EMILY: w

Would you like to have an approach to cleaning that and will keep your mind calm, give your kids freedom to play AND teach them responsibility? Well, I am so excited for you to listen to this episode then!  The three of us have such different ways that we manage cleaning the house. I am in the ABC (always be cleaning) camp which is downright exhausting. Rebecca has genius tips about zoning your home that could not be more simple and Kate has a tip that will put a stop to the constantly-giving-direction-to-family-members fatigue. P.S. We FINALLY nailed down meta in this one! WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT: Scrub Daddy and Scrub Mommmy How to manage the division of labor Using kid’s reward-time space for their to-do item storage Using timers for progress bursts Laundry episodes from the Lazy Genius 1 & 2 Follows: @gocleanco & @house.peace Our favorites: Mrs. Meyers, Barkeepers & Thieves No shade to Goldie Hawn, just to her photographer Who What Wear crop pants Lume deodorant commercial *Disclaime

What you are hearing right now is a small portion from our Patreon episode that went out this week. If you want to join the Patreon community, head on over here to receive this full episode and many many more! You'll also get the unedited video version of each Patreon episode if you want to see all of the bloopers before your very eyes. You won't regret it, see you soon! WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT: Are you into that: spam sandwiches, double islands, among us! That wonderful toddler phase: dumping Katie’s power ranger beauty routine Em’s COVID vaccine experience  Zillow browsing: Fun or painful? Em is exploring Campral and continuing her alcohol experiment  *Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.  CONNECT WITH REBECKY: website | instagram | patreon CONNECT WITH KATIE: instagram | website | patreon CONNECT WITH EMILY: website | instagram | facebook | patreon SHARE THE STRUGGLE! If you've been encouraged, share this episode with a friend.  The struggle is real.  We mig

What do you wish you knew before heading to the hospital to have a baby? What invaluable nuggets did you learn when you had your little nugget? Since our sweet Rebecky had her fifth baby Smith this week it was the perfect time to talk about how to Struggle WELL with bebes. We shared our personal stories with adoption and childbirth and our amazing Strugg community came with crucial advice for what NOT to do after baby comes! WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT: The joy of dermoplast and the practicality of depends Our adoption, breastfeeding and childbirth stories The upcoming birth of Rebecky’s fifth baby Smith Baby names for adopted children Childbirth during the pandemic  Gifts to bring for nurses: Black pens and office supplies   Abdominal binders for after a cesarean section White noise in headphones to help moms multi-task Firefly Lane by Kristin Hannah Rebecky’s review of her Cinemood Emily’s promotion to Nurse Manager Seamless bible study by Angie Smith Growth Book from Growth Roots Co. *Disclaimer: As an Am