Homework: Helpful or Harmful?

This episode is for the working moms! If you're a working mom you know the struggle of trying to balance a career and motherhood. Trying to fit in all the kid activities and chase your career ambitious is a large undertaking. If you feel you're pulled in a lot of directions, tune in to this episode for tips from Emily and Darcy on how to try to help balance a career and raising young kids. They share some of the things they struggle with, the mental gymnastics of wanting to pursue a career and be the best mom possible, and things that help them during this busy phase of life. Holding your home together and holding down a job make you pretty dang incredible. If we missed one of your tips on how to balance a career and motherhood, please drop us a message. We love hearing from and learning from our listeners!  If you're a new mom trying to adapt to returning to work or looking for advice on being a working mom be sure to also check out our episode on returning to work after maternity leave:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/little-ones-and-messy-buns/id1758654118?uo=4Send us Fan Mail

When it comes to parenting, there are many rules that we may be flexible on at times - bedtimes, screen time limits, and balanced dinners. But when it comes to safety, some things cannot be flexed. In this episode, Kara and Alyx discuss the safety non-negotiables for their children and why they hold firm on them. Send us Fan Mail

This week, Sarah and Darcy sit down to chat about why they feel boredom is so important for kids. They discuss the benefits of being bored, what it teaches kids, and why they protect downtime in their house. They also share some of their favorite activities they keep on hand to help answer the common refrain of “I’m Bored”. Tune in if you’re curious about protecting free time for your kid and fun activities to keep on hand at home! Send us Fan Mail

Alyx, Kara, and Sarah break down how their parenting has changed with each addition to their families. From discipline and daily routines to tackling out-of-the-house adventures, they unpack the differences between parenting one kid and parenting multiple—and everything they’ve learned along the way.Send us Fan Mail

In our second Disney episode, Emily and Shelby touch on questions that have since popped up since their first episode and Emily walks us through her family's first trip to Disney World. Thinking of embracing your inner Disney adult, or just wanting to know what in the world they could talk about in a second episode, tune in this week!Want to hear our first episode about Disney? https://www.buzzsprout.com/2349195/episodes/18240424Send us Fan Mail

In today's episode, Alyx and Kara draw on their combined 26 years of elementary education experience to share their perspectives on homework. Is it an essential tool for learning, or has it outlived its purpose?Send us Fan Mail

This week join Emily and Sarah as they discuss what it means to raise emotionally intelligent children. From what emotional intelligence looks and sounds like in kids and teens, to how they work to raise their boys to be empathetic and resilient through each phase of life. If you're in the thick of balancing gentle parenting while wanting to encourage healthy risk taking, this episode is for you.Send us Fan Mail

On today's episode, Alyx and Jess take a deep dive into how they budget for their families. They share their step-by-step approach to creating a budget, the money-saving tips and grocery hacks they've picked up along the way, how they plan for unexpected expenses, and ways to make managing money feel a little more fun. Whether you're just getting started with budgeting or looking for fresh ideas, this episode is packed with practical advice and real-life insights.Send us Fan Mail

This week is all about getting our kids prepared for the future.  Ultimately our goal as parents is to raise competent adults and that starts at a young age by introducing independence at a young age.  Join Sarah and Shelby this week as they discuss raising capable kids.  Some topics include: chores at home, encouraging independence at school, and ways to prepare children to engage with others in the community.Send us Fan Mail

If giving your kids a 90s childhood is trending on your social media... same! In today's episode, Darcy and Jess sit down to talk about what giving your kids a 90s childhood means to them. Tune in to hear how they define 90s parenting, their first impressions of the trend, and what they value in their family that fits the 90s vibe. Send us Fan Mail