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Raising Kids with Big Age Gaps: The Real Mom Experience
Mama Bear Chronicles: Real Moms. Real Stories. Life Beyond the Highlight Reel
45 minutes
2 months ago
Raising Kids with Big Age Gaps: The Real Mom Experience
Join host Katie, and her sister-in-law Jolene, as they dive deep into the realities of parenting children with significant age gaps. From managing a 7-year-old alongside teenagers to navigating judgment from others, this episode covers everything moms with age gap kids need to hear.
**What You'll Learn:**
• How to handle different developmental stages simultaneously
• Dealing with judgment about family planning decisions
• The unique benefits of age gap parenting
• Why older siblings become natural helpers (and when they get frustrated)
• Pregnancy experiences at different life stages
• Building confidence as a mom when you feel like you're starting over
**Perfect for moms who:**
- Have children with 5+ year age gaps
- Are considering having another baby after a long break
- Feel judged for their family size or spacing decisions
- Want honest conversations about real mom life
- Need support navigating different parenting stages
Jolene shares her experience raising five kids (ages 7 to 22) while Katie reflects on growing up as the youngest with much older brothers. Together, they discuss the challenges, joys, and unexpected moments that come with big age gaps.
Mama Bear Chronicles: Real Moms. Real Stories. Life Beyond the Highlight Reel