The Modern Mean Mom
The Modern Mean Mom
Melissa & Chelsea
Hi. We're Melissa & Chelsea. We're best friends and self-proclaimed "mean moms." We are students of respectful parenting and recovering children of the "stop crying or I'll give you something to cry about generation." We are here to share our stories, our triumphs, our epic mom fails, and hopefully some laughs! We value real life experience combined with industry expertise and strive to do our best every day. We are works in progress. We are "mean moms." Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modernmeanmom/support
2.1 New Year, Same Mean Mom!
Chelsea and Melissa rejoice in the holidays being over. Melissa shares a few areas she is recommitting her attention to in the new year like nutrition, time outdoors, and the dreaded screen time! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modernmeanmom/support
Jan 13, 2023
21 min
19. The Crazy Stuff: That Gets Done
Part II in Chelsea & Melissa's conversation about tantrums covers the dangerous behavior that sometimes occurs like physical fighting or dangerous activity.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modernmeanmom/support
Nov 29, 2022
23 min
18: The Crazy Stuff: That Gets Said
In this two part episode, Chelsea & Melissa tackle the extreme and hyperbolic phrases their children use during tantrums and how to address boundaries in a constructive way. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modernmeanmom/support
Nov 14, 2022
18 min
17. Troubleshooting Transitions
In this episode, Chelsea shares that she is needing to change up her morning routine for her kids to allow for smoother transitions. Melissa offers her advice on how to best handle introducing a new routine. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modernmeanmom/support
Oct 14, 2022
20 min
16. RIE a la carte
This week I wanted to be very vulnerable and honest with y'all to share some stress plaguing my life these past few weeks and, not surprisingly, how it negatively affected my ability to parent the way I want to. RIE a la carte means we can all pick and choose the strategies and techniques from this philosophy that resonate with us. And it's OK to have days where we're not at our best; it's real life.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modernmeanmom/support
Oct 6, 2022
27 min
15. Baby Products: What you NEED & What to pass on
Melissa & Chelsea discuss their 3 must-have baby products and 3 products to pass on. Recommendations come from life experience and, as usual, the RIE philosophy.  Chelsea's Must-haves: Baby Formula Stroller Infant Sleepers Melissa's Must-haves: Floor Blanket - extra points if it's homemade Playpen Hatch Baby --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modernmeanmom/support
Sep 20, 2022
35 min
14. Creating RIE Inspired Play Spaces
Melissa and Chelsea discuss methods for creating RIE inspired play spaces for babies and toddlers. From the size of the area, to the types of toys, the RIE method has you covered! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modernmeanmom/support
Sep 8, 2022
21 min
13. Epic Mom Fails
Storytime! Melissa & Chelsea recall some low points in their motherhood journeys and how they would handle those situations if they got a do-over.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modernmeanmom/support
Sep 1, 2022
22 min
12. Listener Question about Sharing & Sportcasting
Melissa and Chelsea answer a listener's question that arose from Episode 4: Sharing & Sportscasting. Names have been changed for anonymity. If you have a question on a particular topic or need clarification, get in touch with us: Instagram [email protected] For more Modern Mean Mom content, check out the blog on Medium. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modernmeanmom/support
Aug 24, 2022
17 min
11. Rough House Play
Chelsea and Melissa discuss what constitutes as rough house play and why it's important. Tell us your rough house play stories by emailing us at [email protected]! Modern Mean Mom Medium Blog Modern Mean Mom Instagram --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modernmeanmom/support
Aug 17, 2022
25 min
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