Motherhood from Scratch
Motherhood from Scratch
Jessica Parks and Stephanie Sims
Two families with nine kids combined striving to be Gospel-centered in everything we do. From homeschooling and marriage to healthy living and motherhood; nothing is off limits in this down to earth podcast
Bonus: Summer Pop-In Episode
The ladies are dropping by to say hello to everyone after a break! Find out what they've been up to since the end of season 1. Stephanie has a big life update and Jessica talks about so many recent adjustments. Grab a cup of coffee, or a glass of lemonade since it's almost 100 degrees, and join the conversation!
Jul 28, 2021
24 min
Homeschooling & Parenting a Child with Special Needs/An Out-of-the-Box Kid
The ladies end season 1 with a requested episode, about homeschooling a child with special needs. We hope this is an encouragement to all mamas to love and embrace their child's unique qualities; but this is an extra tight hug to those with a differently wired kid.
Apr 27, 2021
32 min
Homemaking pt. 2
This week, the ladies talk about practicality in their homes. Simple ways they serve their husbands while chasing littles, and tips and tricks they've learned along the way to save money and make life convenient as their families grow. They also talk about how they're learning to take breaks from the busyness and movement of everyday life to stop and enjoy their families.
Apr 13, 2021
26 min
Homemaking pt.1
This week, Jessica and Stephanie have an honest and transparent conversation about how and why they became homemakers. Regardless of where you are on your homemaking journey, the ladies are sure to encourage you with this episode.
Mar 30, 2021
32 min
Friendships pt. 2: friendships in turmoil
This week, Jessica and Stephanie discuss friendships that have hit a rough spot, or could be ending. They share different reasons they see that lead to women going their separate ways, and how to handle these situations with grace.
Mar 9, 2021
21 min
"Finding your tribe": making friends as a mom
Jessica and Stephanie give an honest account of their journey to finding, creating, and keeping a local community of friends. If you are having a hard time finding mom friends where you are, the ladies are here to encourage you.
Feb 23, 2021
26 min
The Side Of Postpartum You Didn’t Expect
This week Jessica and Stephanie talk about postpartum and what they did and didn’t expect. Everything from the mental to the physical changes and the surprises in-between!
Feb 9, 2021
24 min
The Childbirth Episode
On this episode, Jessica and Stephanie share some of their labor and delivery experiences and offer encouragement. Regardless of how your baby entered the world, you are a superhero.
Jan 26, 2021
26 min
The basics of homeschooling pt. 2: teaching through the rough days
The world is clearly on fire right now - Jessica and Stephanie talk about how they're holding up spiritually and share practical anxiety tips. They also discuss what they do to help their struggling learners and how they keep homeschooling through the interruptions of life.
Jan 12, 2021
26 min
The Basics Of Homeschooling
In this podcast we talk all about the homeschooling basics. We cover what made us chose to homeschool, challenges our families have faced, and how the pandemic has affected our view of homeschoolers and introduced us to a new way of things.
Dec 29, 2020
23 min
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