Episodes

  • 2.3 Different Play Styles are OK

    2.3 Different Play Styles are OK
    Feb 8 2024
    Welcome back! This episode our mean moms discuss differing ideas in play and how to navigate those situations causing the least amount of drama. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modernmeanmom/support
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    20 mins
  • 2.1 New Year, Same Mean Mom!

    2.1 New Year, Same Mean Mom!
    Jan 13 2023
    Chelsea and Melissa rejoice in the holidays being over. Melissa shares a few areas she is recommitting her attention to in the new year like nutrition, time outdoors, and the dreaded screen time! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modernmeanmom/support
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    21 mins
  • 19. The Crazy Stuff: That Gets Done

    19. The Crazy Stuff: That Gets Done
    Nov 29 2022

    Part II in Chelsea & Melissa's conversation about tantrums covers the dangerous behavior that sometimes occurs like physical fighting or dangerous activity. 

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    24 mins
  • 18: The Crazy Stuff: That Gets Said

    18: The Crazy Stuff: That Gets Said
    Nov 14 2022
    In this two part episode, Chelsea & Melissa tackle the extreme and hyperbolic phrases their children use during tantrums and how to address boundaries in a constructive way. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modernmeanmom/support
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    18 mins
  • 17. Troubleshooting Transitions

    17. Troubleshooting Transitions
    Oct 14 2022
    In this episode, Chelsea shares that she is needing to change up her morning routine for her kids to allow for smoother transitions. Melissa offers her advice on how to best handle introducing a new routine. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modernmeanmom/support
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    21 mins
  • 16. RIE a la carte

    16. RIE a la carte
    Oct 6 2022
    This week I wanted to be very vulnerable and honest with y'all to share some stress plaguing my life these past few weeks and, not surprisingly, how it negatively affected my ability to parent the way I want to. RIE a la carte means we can all pick and choose the strategies and techniques from this philosophy that resonate with us. And it's OK to have days where we're not at our best; it's real life.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modernmeanmom/support
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    28 mins
  • 15. Baby Products: What you NEED & What to pass on

    15. Baby Products: What you NEED & What to pass on
    Sep 20 2022
    Melissa & Chelsea discuss their 3 must-have baby products and 3 products to pass on. Recommendations come from life experience and, as usual, the RIE philosophy.  Chelsea's Must-haves: Baby Formula Stroller Infant Sleepers Melissa's Must-haves: Floor Blanket - extra points if it's homemade Playpen Hatch Baby --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modernmeanmom/support
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    35 mins
  • 14. Creating RIE Inspired Play Spaces

    14. Creating RIE Inspired Play Spaces
    Sep 8 2022
    Melissa and Chelsea discuss methods for creating RIE inspired play spaces for babies and toddlers. From the size of the area, to the types of toys, the RIE method has you covered! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modernmeanmom/support
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    22 mins