Episodes

Today I speak with Toi Walker Smith who is a mom on the go! She is a mom who has always been present and on the go with her kids, from events, meetings, to practices, dance recitals, etc. She explains …

Bullying is something that every parent hates. It's emotional not just for the kids but parents as well. While trying to help your child stand up for themselves, but also staying strong, you are crumbling because you want to ...

There are many things that are not known to mothers after having children such as your hair falling out, cradle cap and even the importance of having a good skin care routine. Today I speak with board certified Dermatologist ...

What is the best thing to feed my child?! Every parent struggles with trying to feed their children nutritious and also delicious food. Rachel Laster, RDN, CDN joins me to discuss healthy food options, and how to help with th...

Self-care is defined as "the practice of taking action to preserve or improve one's own health." As mothers...and parents in general...we tend to shy away from self care and focus on the care of our children and family. We pu...

As season 2 closed out I want to thank all my listeners and guests! I have learned so much more this season! As season 3 is getting ready to begin in the interim I will be hosting another parent Zoom …

In this final installment of the "Blessed...Not Broken" series I speak with Netty who discusses her journey after finding out her son has lost his hearing. She discusses her initial shock, advocacy and continued navigation of...

In light of October being ADHD awareness month, in the second installment of "Blessed...Not Broken" I speak with two mothers, Emmanuella and Brianna, who share their stories of how they navigate their lives after their sons w...

Hello all on October 21st I will be holding a parent Zoom at 8PM. All are welcome to attend! Prize for the first person enters the zoom! Link below: Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/3781090730?pwd=5g...

In this series I will be talking with parents who have children with various disabilities. Each parent discusses their journey and how it changed their parenting. Join me as I speak with my first guest Marley as...

On todays episode I discuss loss and healing with Nakeba McKoy. Listen as she inspires with her story of losing her baby, her journey to healing, and using that experience to help others. If you would like more information re...

Today I read over a checklist regarding parents who are thinking about leaving their child home alone. How old is old enough to start leaving your children at home? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest ...

After reading about what should be in a new parent package I discuss what should be in a parent package. What do you want to see in your new parent package?! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The …

September 11, 2001 was a day that everyone remembers. You remember where you were, whT you were doing, and how you felt. In this episode I relieved what happened on that day for me. --- Send in a voice message: …

Join me today as I talk with Dr. Tracy Weber on the importance of midwives, self advocating and birth Mortality. These are issues that plague our community and having all the information to advocate for ourselves is very impo...

As our kids grow up we enter into the ore-teen phase. What was your experience when your children were pre-teens? What is some advice you can give us mothers entering this pre-teen/teenage stage? --- Send in a voice messa...

Today I have Licensed Mental Health Counselor Nina Shevon Steverson as she talks about her experience with infertility, and how she navigated through that emotional journey. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/...

Today I'm joined by the awesome Margaret and Emmanuella and we discuss continue the discussion on women's uterus being the topic of constant conversation. Has this ever happened to you? Join the conversation on my website: th...

Today I am joined by Laila as she recounts her home birth. For those moms who have been thinking about home births this is great topic for you! Resources that helped Laila with her home birth decision were: @yourhooddoula, @s...

Taking a break this week...but join me NEXT week for the start os season two! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/caroline-mcclendon/support

Today I have two lovely guests, Ms. Melissa Adams and Ms. Cherlyn McFadden, on the show as they talk about their experiences as Foster parents. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/caroline-mcclendon/support

Have you ever had the feeling of not doing enough for your kids? Of being perfect? If so you may be experiencing mom guilt. In this episode I touch on mom guilt and how that can affect us as moms. …

Today we speak with Elli Assiobo-Tipoh, LMHC on motherhood and mental and some self care tips. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/caroline-mcclendon/support

This episode I speak with Charity on the age old question to single women: "When are you having kids?!" We discuss why is this questions always posed to women, and how women should not allow society to dictate their time …