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Are You An Average Mom? Chat with NYAM Project Founder, Arianna Bradford Jul 16, 2020

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Arianna Bradford is the founder of Not Your Average Mom Project and the author of the awesome book Shame On You: Big Truths from a Bad Mom. She is one of the most open, honest, real and raw mothers you can come across. Anything you may have thought and hesitated to admit when it comes to parenthood she has said and shared with the world. During their convo Kristen and Arianna discuss the BS that is mom guilt, wanting more than motherhood, boundaries, racism, selfishness, isolation, comparison and more. Arianna's candor and insight make this conversation fly by and leaves you knowing whether or not you are an average mom ;-)

Read her awesome book here: https://www.amazon.com/Shame-You-Big-Truths-Bad/dp/0578652714

When Your Son Wants to Wear Dresses Jun 21, 2020

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Colin has loved Elsa from Frozen since he was 3 years old.

So when Frozen II came out you can imagine how pumped he was to go to the theatre. A true Frozen fan, he wanted to dress the part and wear his Queen Elsa dress, but he began to worry about what the other kids would say. This is where his Dad came in, and this is why Scott’s been featured on Mom School's special Father's Day episode.

Scott went online and ordered the largest Elsa dress he could find, and off they went to the cinema together.

The video of the two of them has since gone viral, but this conversation is so much more than a sweet social media post.

I believe that one of the most crucial responsibilities we have as parents is to embrace and protect our children's authentic self.

Scott and I talk about the nonsense of gender stereotypes.

We talk about how to handle critical and judgmental family members who are acting out of their own fear and cultural conditioning.

If you are one of those fearful family members - We talk about WHY these things make people uncomfortable, what that says about you and the need to reframe your perspective.

And, maybe most importantly, Scott mentions the dangers of repressing your child's true self, and the joy and power that come from embracing your baby just as they are.

For a father to challenge his own fear, go against his deep rooted conditioning and confront his own uncomfortability (and his own mother!) in order to protect his son is the epitome of an excellent parent. I am so proud of this conversation and I hope you guys enjoy it.

Revolutionize Your Household - Eve Rodsky, NYT Best Selling Author of Fair Play Jun 12, 2020

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“I’m surprised you didn’t get blueberries" - The text @everodsky received from her husband that left her on the side of the road in tears.

Rodsky is a Harvard trained attorney who after welcoming her first baby was (like many of us) struggling to juggle it all. After taking "time off" to focus on motherhood, she began feeling like a shell of her former self. She had also become the “she-fault” parent for nearly everything in her household. Exhausted and overwhelmed, she put her organizational management expertise to use and crafted a solution - Fair Play.

If you have ever found yourself annoyed while doing the dishes as you hear the whack of a golf club echoing from the TV, or bickering about who will take out the garbage. Or if one too many times you've helped a stray sock find its home in the hamper that is literally 3 inches away - You must listen to this episode.

It does not matter if you are a full-time stay at home mom or if you work outside of the home - this book will revolutionize your life. Big statement for a big truth.

Subscribe, rate and review. ENJOY!

Hilaria Baldwin on Mommy-Shaming, Domestic Duties and Future Babies Jun 10, 2020

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Hilaria Baldwin stops by Mom School to talk life, love, loss and a whole lot more.

If you've ever checked out her Instagram you may be asking yourself, 'How in the hell does this woman look like that with so many babies?' 'What do you feed 7 (mostly) vegetarian kids?' and 'How do you stay so Namaste with all these humans and dogs??'

So, I asked her.

The fitness expert and co-host of fellow parenting podcast Mom Brain shares what makes her get her butt into her bathroom at 9:30PM to workout after a long day, how she does not allow other people's judgments and opinions affect her and how she keeps perspective and holds gratitude amidst the chaos.

From pregnancy during a pandemic to marriage advice to her thoughts on having more babies, Hilaria is authentic, unapologetic and inspiring.

Defining "GOOD MOM" with Dr. Ashurina Ream Jun 09, 2020

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In the first episode of Mom School former People Magazine Correspondent, Kristen Kelly chats with Dr. Ashurina Ream.

Dr. Ream, who goes by @psychedmommy on Instagram is a clinical psychologist specializing in perinatal mental health who has amassed over half a million followers for her refreshingly relatable, honest and insightful content.

Episode 1 covers:

What a 'good mom' ACTUALLY is.
How to cope with identity loss in motherhood
Boundaries - What they are, why they're crucial and how to set them
The mommy comparison trap and how to end it for good
Keeping Mommy in Mind - Everything you need to know about your mental health as a mom.

Be sure to rate and review this episode and subscribe to Mom School for future content.

Follow Kristen on Instagram @kristenckelly for updates and more

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