Welcome to our first episode of Momming Out Loud!

Hosts Mollie and Ali explore the complexities of parenting, focusing on the chaos and emotional challenges that arise in daily interactions. We discuss experiences with scheduling, the dynamics of parenting, and the importance of repair and THE Relationship. We reflect on our emotional responses, the struggle for connection, and the desire to parent differently while acknowledging the difficulties of maintaining composure in challenging situations.

Takeaways

• Parenting can feel overwhelming and chaotic at times.
• It's important to acknowledge and validate your own feelings of overwhelm.
• Comparison to others can diminish your own experiences and feelings.
• Repairing relationships with children is crucial for emotional health.

• Creativity in parenting can be challenging in the moment.
• Disobedience can be a valuable skill for children to develop.
• Self-awareness is key in understanding emotional responses.
• It's okay to seek permission for rest and self-care.
• Parenting is a dynamic relationship that evolves over time.

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*Hosts: Ali OConnell and Mollie Birney

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