Lean Into It: Shay's Story

In this episode of the Bold Little Minds MomCast, Krissy chats with Shay, an entrepreneur and mom of four. Shay shares her journey from aspiring surgeon to stay-at-home mom, detailing the challenges and joys of raising kids in a blended family and with a child with sensory processing disorder. The discussion explores the dynamics of blended families, effective parenting strategies, and the importance of finding joy in motherhood. The episode also offers practical advice for tired moms dealing with early wake-up calls from their toddlers.

Connect with Shay:

https://www.instagram.com/sensoryseekingkids/

https://www.sensoryseekingkids.com/

Facebook: Sensory Seeking Kids

00:00 Welcome to Bold Little Minds MomCast

00:29 Weekly Preschool Recap

01:01 Balancing Activities and Downtime

02:14 Managing Kids' Energy and Safety

05:23 Introduction to Guest: Shay

06:18 Shay's Journey to Motherhood

06:57 Career and Education Challenges

12:52 Impact of COVID-19

17:47 Discovering Sensory Processing Disorder

24:55 Starting Sensory Seeking Kids

31:27 Blended Family Dynamics

33:29 Navigating Pregnancy During COVID

33:44 A Special Gender Reveal

35:15 Family Discussions and Decisions

36:53 Reflecting on Motherhood

38:34 Introducing the Younger Son

39:32 Challenges of Blended Families

45:35 Favorite Activities with Kids

49:49 Real Talk: Sleep Struggles

56:59 Final Thoughts and Advice

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