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Interview with Cecily White-Cooper (Teacher)

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We are back! We hope you all had a wonderful July 4th break.

This week we interviewed a wonderful woman, Cecily White-Cooper, who is a teacher and a mother of twins (we will discuss that next week) and has a podcast of her own on teaching: Teacher CES Podcast.

We discuss her experience being a teacher, what subject she loves to teach, and even the pros and cons of being a teacher. We also discuss how to prepare your children ready for kindergarten when they are rising kindergarteners. How do you as a parent help your child get a good start in school? What do parents need to do to connect with their child’s teacher?

We had a great time talking with Cecily and we know you will enjoy this conversation we had with her. For more information on Cecily and to listen to her podcast, visit:
Podcast website: http://teacherces.libsyn.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/teacherces
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/teacherces
Facebook: www.facebook.com/teacherces

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Crazy Parenting Advice Throughout History – Part 2

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We are finishing up our discussion of crazy parenting advice throughout history. We are wrapping up focusing on the 1940’s through the 1970’s. We hope you enjoy and have a good laugh as we did. Personally, we think parents had it a little easier “back in the day”.

Show links: coming soon.

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Crazy Parenting Advice Throughout History – Part 1

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Have you ever read past parenting advice or hear from a relative what they would feed a baby “way back when”? Well after our Old Wives’ Tales episode, we thought we would go another step and look at parenting through history. Beginning with the turn of the 20th century (around 1900) and ending at the 1970s. Part 1 discusses the periods between 1900-1930s. This has been hilarious and eye-opening for us and we hope you will appreciate the humor and how parenting has evolved over time.

Show links:
https://www.redbookmag.com/life/mom-kids/g4109/worst-parenting-advice-through-the-decades/?slide=1

https://howtoadult.com/childrearing-practices-1800s-8084427.html

https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2013/04/dont-think-of-ugly-people-how-parenting-advice-has-changed/275108/

https://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/parenting/baby/caring-for-baby/85019454/terrible-parenting-advice-from-the-1920s

https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/life/parenting/g4223/weird-parenting-trends-100-years/

https://www.positive-parenting-ally.com/parenting-styles.html

Random crap links will be posted with Part 2.

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Keeping Kids Safe Online

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We previously discussed how to connect with your children within the digital age, but how do we keep them safe? How do we monitor the things they could be exposed to when there is so much out there and easily available? This week we discuss this issue, offer some tips from experts, and other advice we have found through our research. We know our children are a lot younger, but we try to discuss protecting all age groups.

Show links:
Cyberbullying stats
Online predator and precautions
5 Easy Tips to Keep Your Kids Safe Online
How to protect young kids from inappropriate internet
6 Expert Tips for Keeping Your Kids Safe on Social Media

Random stuff:
News of the Weird
Articles:
Wisconsin Walmart Weirdness
What a Pain in the Neck!

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Mom Guilt

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This episode topic might be a touchy subject, but we feel that all moms have felt some type of “mom guilt” at certain points of motherhood. Whether it is an unorganized, messy house, long hours at the office, or missing a child’s practice or rehearsal, we all understand that nagging feeling in our guilt that says we are doing enough. Or we aren’t there enough. Or we aren’t good enough. Today, we discuss this and the psychology behind where “mom guilt” comes from. We also dive into some research that may prove “mom guilt” is not truly anything but a feeling that is society-driven and not personally-driven.

We do have a few laughs and a several serious moments as we discuss this topic.

Show links:
What is mom guilt?
What Exactly IS Mom Guilt Anyway? A Clinical Psychotherapist Explains
Why mom guilt is the biggest lie of all
5 Myths About Mom Guilt, Debunked

Brene’ Brown TED Talks
Power of Vulnerability
Listening to Shame

Random stuff:
https://www.huffpost.com/section/weird-news
Guns N’ Roses Sues Brewery Over ‘Guns ‘N’ Rosé’ Beer
Child Discovers $40,000 Worth Of Meth Inside Box Of Legos

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Random stuff:
https://www.huffpost.com/section/weird-news
Guns N’ Roses Sues Brewery Over ‘Guns ‘N’ Rosé’ Beer
Child Discovers $40,000 Worth Of Meth Inside Box Of Legos

Photo by Kat Jayne from Pexels



Random stuff:
https://www.huffpost.com/section/weird-news
Guns N’ Roses Sues Brewery Over ‘Guns ‘N’ Rosé’ Beer
Child Discovers $40,000 Worth Of Meth Inside Box Of Legos

Photo by Kat Jayne from Pexels

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Picky Eaters

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We are discussing how to handle and deal with picky eaters within your family. We look into the psychology behind picky eaters, tips on getting your child to try a food at least, and how to recognize the signs if the picky eating maybe a more serious issue.

Show links:
What makes kids picky eaters?
Picky eaters
The science of picky eaters: Why do children reject foods that we find tasty?
Long-term Impact of Picky Eating
Children’s nutrition: 10 tips for picky eaters
How to End the Picky Eating Struggle

Random stuff:
Binge watching leads to less sex
Woman’s ex-boyfriend accused of hiding in attic for 3 weeks

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Old Wives’ Tales

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You have probably heard one before…”you can’t be having a girl, you are carrying too low” or “don’t cut a baby’s hair too soon, it won’t grow back”, old wives’ tales that have been passed down through generations. Do any of these “tales” have an ounce of truth to them? In this episode we cover old wives’ tales for conception, pregnancy, and taking care of infants and these tales are pretty funny. We also discuss some of their origins and whether or not they are completely false. Grab yourself a snack and drink and see if you have heard any of these before. Also, feel free to share any tales we didn’t cover by emailing us at motherhoodontap@gmail.com.

Show notes:
7 old wives’ tales about getting pregnant
Conception/baby gender
17 Old Wives Tales About Pregnancy & Gender Prediction
Old Wives’ Tales on Parenting from The Parenting Center (by. Dr. Alvin Eden)

Random stuff:
Animal shelter to keep tiger seized from Houston home
Study says cats react to sound of their name
Whiskey: An American Tradition



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Helicopter Parenting Pros & Cons

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This week we are discussing the hot topic of “helicopter” parenting and discuss the pros and cons of this parenting style. We also provide a high-level of detail of other parenting styles. In this episode, there are many different definitions of “helicopter” parenting and we discuss them all. Again, this episode is not meant for judgement but exploring the different styles of parenting and what might work best for our children with a few laughs mixed in.

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Show notes:
Research Proves Helicopter Parenting Leads to Successful Kids
The Bad News About Helicopter Parenting: It Works
Helicopter Parents – Do they help or hurt kids
Pros and Cons of Helicopter Parenting
Helicopter Parenting: It’s worse than you think

Random stuff:
Court: Middle finger protected by the constitution
North Carolina thrift show sells ‘haunted’ furniture for $1K
Florida man finds bright green iguana in toilet, calls 911

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Fertility Treatments

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On this week’s episode, we have a very special interview for you! Elizabeth and Annie Griner (who just happen to be Sarah’s sister and sister-in-law) explain what it’s like to get pregnant via fertility treatments. Hear about the highs and lows of investing your time, money, and body in a process in the hopes of starting a family. They also share insight into what it’s like to make a family as a same-sex couple.

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Favorite Disney Movies

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Happy Friday everyone! We have a fun episode today because we are discussing our favorite Disney movies. We also have fun with a Disney quiz and a discussion over some more odd or controversial animated films by Disney. We hope you enjoy this fun episode.

*Disclaimer: All images, sounds, movie lines, etc. belongs to the Walt Disney Company and we do not own any rights to them. We are really big Disney fans!

Show notes:
List of Disney Theatrical Animated Movies
The 9 eras of Disney Films
The Evolution of Disney Princesses
Problematic Movies

Random stuff:
Which Disney Princess are You Based on Your Disney Choices?
Over 1,500 turtles found inside luggage in Philippines

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