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The Mom Show

This is not your mother’s radio show. Lindsay Aerts looks at the topics and issues that Utah moms care about. Babies, health care, mental health, family and more.

Copyright: © 2019 KSL Newsradio

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What to do when you think you're not giving your kids enough attention May 24, 2020

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Quarantine life has left plenty of moms with plenty of time with their kids. But all that extra time can also be cause for burnout. Host Lindsay Aerts talks with parent educator Lisa Anderson of the account Thriving Motherhood. They discuss what to do when you think your kids aren't getting enough of you. Lisa helps Lindsay understand that it's what she's believing about her daughter's need for attention that's the real problem. They also discuss how connection comes in small moments, and that likely you're doing more of it than you think you are.

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How to navigate sending kids back to activities May 19, 2020

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This episode discusses a few topics related to kids and coronavirus. First of all, what parents need to know about the illness in kids, symptoms, signs, and a new, rare illness popping up in some kids with the virus. Host Lindsay Aerts talks with Dr. Neal Davis, pediatrician at Intermountain's Primary Children's Hospital. They also discuss how to help your kids be social when we're social distancing. They talk about why it's socialization is important for development and in mental health. Lindsay also discusses her concerns around sending her kids back to activities like camps, little gyms, and daycare. Finally, they discuss concern from pediatricians that parents are skipping their kids well visits.

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Covid-19 and Pregnancy, Birth, and Postpartum May 17, 2020

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Being a pregnant mom during a global pandemic can be scary. What do pregnant women need to know about keeping themselves, and their babies, safe? Host Lindsay Aerts shares a Facebook Live from University of Utah Hospital's Erin Clark, MD, division chief of Fetal and Maternal Medicine. They discuss prenatal checkups, delivery protocols, passing covid on to your baby, how to support pregnant women postpartum and much, much more. You can watch the whole video here.

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What to do if home school is draining the life out of you Apr 26, 2020

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Many moms are trying to help their kids with their end of year school work from home. It can be an all consuming task if you have multiple kids, with multiple assignments, that need multiple hours of help a day. Host Lindsay Aerts talks with her colleague and mom of 5, KSL Newsradio reporter Mary Richards about her struggles through schooling her kids from high school to preschool. They discuss why what we're all doing right now isn't homeschooling, it's crisis schooling, and why that matters in trying to help your kids. They also talk about what her schedule for her kids looks like. Mary discusses how she let go of the perfectionism with school work while maintaining her belief that her kids education is of the utmost importance.

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How to cope with Covid anxiety Apr 18, 2020

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Many of us are anxious about the coronavirus. We're worried about getting sick and preventing our kids from getting sick and we're also worried about financial loss, the loss of being together, the stress of working from home and much more. While much of this anxiety is normal during an uncertain time, when is it excessive? The short answer, it's different for everyone. But if you're feeling like you need some help coping, host Lindsay Aerts talks with the founder of The Healing Group, Kirstin Hodson. As a trained therapist Kristin discusses anticipation anxiety. They discuss worry, and when it's excessive. They discuss passing anxiety on to our kids. The Healing Group is also offering free therapy to healthcare workers on the front lines of the Covid fight. If you know someone or are someone who could use this, visit www.thehealinggroup.com.

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Why childcare is the bane of my existence Apr 11, 2020

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If you've ever tried to find someone to watch your kids so you can work or just get a much needed break you know what pain it can be. Not to mention, the global childcare crisis can hurt women in particular because often times lack of care prevents them from entering the workforce, or following business ventures, or just allowing them the time to feel like a human. Host Lindsay Aerts talks with the creator of the Momni app, which aims to offer instant access to trusted care. Karmel Larson created the subscription-free app and says it's affordable and easy to use. She talks about why she created it, how to know it's safe, and why there's such a lack of childcare options both in Utah and beyond.

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How to work from home with kids Mar 29, 2020

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During this time of working from home many moms are now caring for their kids at home full time ON TOP of their existing work, leaving them feeling overwhelmed and exhausted. Host Lindsay Aerts talks with Lara Johnson, a life coach with three kids who's worked from home for 10 years and now coaches other women how to do the same. Among other things, they discuss what mindset shifts are needed to successfully work from home and be productive, how to set a flexible schedule, how to manage your relationship with your partner when you're both working from home, how to be successful at home schooling and how to help motivate kids. You can find more of Lara's coaching help at https://theconsolidatedlife.com/.

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What to do when feeling scared, anxious, or panicked Mar 22, 2020

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This week's earthquake and ongoing coronavirus anxiety has us all on edge. Host Lindsay Aerts shares how she felt especially scared after the earthquake. She even decided to call her therapist because she wasn't sure she could feel better without some help. She shares what her therapist advised with mental health professional, Monica Ashton of The Healing Group. She gives tips for anxiety, panic, and worry. Monica says feeling scared after a traumatic event is normal but there are some strategies you can do to help lessen its grip in your daily life.

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Need some levity? Listen to these kids sing Mar 14, 2020

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We're all a little on edge right now, so what's more calming than sweet kids singing? Host Lindsay Aerts talks with the director of Joyful Notes, Kim Egginton and her two students, 13 year-olds Carter and Paige Anne. Listen to Carter and Paige BLOW YOU AWAY with their voices and hopefully you feel a little less stressed. If your kid can sing and wants to join Joyful Notes, you can contact them here. www.joyfulnotes.me

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How to talk to your kids about Coronavirus. Mar 14, 2020

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The news can be scary. Kids may be getting bad information. It's hard to know how to explain to them what's happening with all the social distancing, school closures, and extra hand washing. So how do you talk to your kids about coronavirus? Host Lindsay Aerts talks with a pediatric psychologist with Intermountain's Primary Children's Hospital about best practices. She suggests managing your own anxieties around it, giving them reassuring facts, and correcting any erroneous ones are all important steps. They also discuss what to do if YOU become sick and have to care for kids. You can see Intermountain's full recommendations on kids and Covid-19 here. https://intermountainhealthcare.org/blogs/topics/live-well/2020/03/covid-19-and-children-what-you-should-know/

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