Lean Into It
Lean Into It  
Podcast: Mom's Guide to Finding Herself: Side Hustles, Hobbies, and Surviving While Parenting Young Children
Published On: Mon Sep 16 2024
Description: Lean Into It: Shay's StoryIn 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 Kids00:00 Welcome to Bold Little Minds MomCast00:29 Weekly Preschool Recap01:01 Balancing Activities and Downtime02:14 Managing Kids' Energy and Safety05:23 Introduction to Guest: Shay06:18 Shay's Journey to Motherhood06:57 Career and Education Challenges12:52 Impact of COVID-1917:47 Discovering Sensory Processing Disorder24:55 Starting Sensory Seeking Kids31:27 Blended Family Dynamics33:29 Navigating Pregnancy During COVID33:44 A Special Gender Reveal35:15 Family Discussions and Decisions36:53 Reflecting on Motherhood38:34 Introducing the Younger Son39:32 Challenges of Blended Families45:35 Favorite Activities with Kids49:49 Real Talk: Sleep Struggles56:59 Final Thoughts and Advice