Preparing for the balance of motherhood
Preparing for the balance of motherhood  
Podcast: Mom's Guide to Finding Herself: Side Hustles, Hobbies, and Surviving While Parenting Young Children
Published On: Mon Sep 02 2024
Description: Preparing for the Balance of Motherhood: Blair's StoryIn 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 MomCast00:31 Navigating Intense Emotions and Parenting Challenges03:32 Mindfulness and Self-Care Tips04:02 Introducing Blair: Maternal Health Occupational Therapist06:09 Blair's Journey to Motherhood09:17 Occupational Therapy in Parenting11:27 Pregnancy and Birth Experiences19:34 Transitioning from One Child to Two22:55 Preparing Your Toddler for a New Sibling26:07 Mindful Parenting Strategies28:32 Practical Tips for Calming Toddlers29:24 Overcoming Challenges of Getting Outside31:28 Making Mindfulness Accessible for Moms34:33 Parenting with a Support Network38:35 Low-Prep Activities to Keep Kids Engaged44:09 Addressing Diaper Change Battles and Potty Training50:34 Final Thoughts and Resources