Preparing for the Balance of Motherhood: Blair's Story

In this episode of the Bold Little Minds MomCast, Krissy interviews Blair, a maternal health occupational therapist and yoga teacher. Blair shares her journey to motherhood, including her experiences with pregnancy and childbirth, as well as her transition from having one child to two. The discussion highlights the importance of mindful parenting, techniques to incorporate mindfulness into daily routines, and practical tips for handling challenging parenting moments. Blair also offers insights into occupational therapy's role in parenting and provides useful strategies for low-prep activities and early potty training. Together, Krissy and Blair explore how to maintain emotional balance and self-care while managing parental responsibilities.

Connect with Blair:

https://www.instagram.com/birthandbalance_ot/

https://www.ourvillageot.com/

00:00 Welcome to Bold Little Minds MomCast

00:31 Navigating Intense Emotions and Parenting Challenges

03:32 Mindfulness and Self-Care Tips

04:02 Introducing Blair: Maternal Health Occupational Therapist

06:09 Blair's Journey to Motherhood

09:17 Occupational Therapy in Parenting

11:27 Pregnancy and Birth Experiences

19:34 Transitioning from One Child to Two

22:55 Preparing Your Toddler for a New Sibling

26:07 Mindful Parenting Strategies

28:32 Practical Tips for Calming Toddlers

29:24 Overcoming Challenges of Getting Outside

31:28 Making Mindfulness Accessible for Moms

34:33 Parenting with a Support Network

38:35 Low-Prep Activities to Keep Kids Engaged

44:09 Addressing Diaper Change Battles and Potty Training

50:34 Final Thoughts and Resources

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