• Lean Into It

  • Sep 16 2024
  • Length: 1 hr
  • Podcast

  • Summary

  • 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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