Hey Mama Podcasts

And we’re back! Hi! Sorry for the long, unexplained, unexpected hiatus. Our absence was a confluence of several factors, including work overload, a certain “woke, California-based corporation,” and a certain virus that’s made some headlines. This episode was recorded on Mother’s Day and recaps the beginning of Caitlin’s recent visit to the happiest…

CW: We talk a bit about body size and being fat shamed by our children. Give us 5 stars in Apple Podcasts if you like what you hear! Find us on Stitcher and Spotify too! Check out Hey Mama Kitchen! Promo code: PODCAST Follow us on Twitter @heymamapodcast, Instagram @heymamapodcast & like our Facebook page Hey Mama Podcast Tell us what your #igotthi…

The Broder house comes down with *a* virus, Matty is sleeping through the night (hooray!), Caitlin is looking into a new preschool, and we’re not into April Fools. Caitlin is having great success working with Meg O’Leary of A Restful Night We sleep trained our older kids with The Sleep Easy Solution We wrote a three part series on sleep training a …

Caitlin is sleeping training Matty, getting a kid evaluted, and someone lost one of our kids. Laura doesn't have much this week! Thanks for bearing with us! We missed a week posting last week because work got in the way! Caitlin is having great success (more updates coming!) working with Meg O’Leary of A Restful Night We sleep trained our older kid…

Broken bones, the anxiety of nuclear war and the tall tales of 6-year-old boys. Give us 5 stars in Apple Podcasts if you like what you hear! Find us on Stitcher and Spotify too! Check out Hey Mama Kitchen! Promo code: PODCAST Follow us on Twitter @heymamapodcast, Instagram @heymamapodcast & like our Facebook page Hey Mama Podcast Tell us what your …

One of our kids ends up in the ER. Caitlin finds something odd sexy and gives a Joe update. COVID restrictions are gone, so it’s game on for travel Other Tommy ER visit episode: https://heymamapodcast.com/episodes/163 Lyme arthritis on CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/lyme/treatment/LymeArthritis.html Give us 5 stars in Apple Podcasts if you like what you …

Hop in a time machine and head back to April 2018 with us! Our big guys were 2.5 and Joey was a newborn <3 ******** In a wide-ranging episode (with no technical issues!), Laura explains why she looks like Hannibal Lecter while she’s sleeping. Then we discuss McDonald’s fries and how they used to taste so much better, how our Easters were (and weren…

The title says it all: Caitlin recaps The Meeting, we talk about the upcoming summer and our plans for camp and childcare, and Caitlin is taking a trip this summer and will need to pump while traveling. Find a Mamava pod for private breastfeeding or pumping or use this pumpspotting app to find other places. Give us 5 stars in Apple Podcasts if you …

Laura and Caitlin talk about trying to loosen up and do more things in this stage of the pandemic. Laura can’t wait to squeeze David’s adult cheeks and gives a reading update. The Daily episodes Laura referred to: one and two Give us 5 stars in Apple Podcasts if you like what you hear! Find us on Stitcher and Spotify too! Check out Hey Mama Kitchen…

In an homage to FCOL, Caitlin performs a dramatic email reading. Give us 5 stars in Apple Podcasts if you like what you hear! Find us on Stitcher and Spotify too! Check out Hey Mama Kitchen! Promo code: PODCAST Follow us on Twitter @heymamapodcast, Instagram @heymamapodcast & like our Facebook page Hey Mama Podcast Tell us what your #igotthis and #…

Laura’s husband Tim joins her for an episode where they discuss at length signing up for sports and activities, trying to do more stuff in the winter, and how puzzling Laura finds sports. Oh and the Olympics! Tim mentioned the NFL Streams Reddit, if you’re trying to watch NFL games when you’re not in-market. Give us 5 stars in Apple Podcasts if you…

Caitlin continues the dance and juggle of coordinating childcare, now with a third child! Laura struggles with getting homework done and her own feelings about it. Matty continues to be both a joy and a PITA. Give us 5 stars in Apple Podcasts if you like what you hear! Find us on Stitcher and Spotify too! Check out Hey Mama Kitchen! Promo code: POD…

Caitlin tells us all about life with three! Spoiler alert: it’s not relaxing. Laura also gives some updates about Tommy and life at home. Give us 5 stars in Apple Podcasts if you like what you hear! Find us on Stitcher and Spotify too! Check out Hey Mama Kitchen! Promo code: PODCAST Follow us on Twitter @heymamapodcast, Instagram @heymamapodcast & …

Caitlin recounts her c-section and that time she kicked Henry out of the hospital room. She shares a bit about her recovery and how things are going with feeding Matty now. Give us 5 stars in Apple Podcasts if you like what you hear! Find us on Stitcher and Spotify too! Check out Hey Mama Kitchen! Promo code: PODCAST Follow us on Twitter @heymamapo…

Caitlin’s back! She shares the lead-up to the birth of her third son. Tune in to hear baby noises and just classic TMI Hey Mama! talk. Give us 5 stars in Apple Podcasts if you like what you hear! Find us on Stitcher and Spotify too! Check out Hey Mama Kitchen! Promo code: PODCAST Follow us on Twitter @heymamapodcast, Instagram @heymamapodcast & lik…

Laura talks with listener Bridget about all things foster parenting. Bridget tells her family’s story, how they came to be foster parents, discusses the hectic, no notice life of foster parenting and how she stays organized. She also talks about staying grounded knowing that, if she’s done her job right, she will be heartbroken someday. Give us 5 s…

Laura is joined by Lizzie Assa of The Workspace for Children, a parenting strategist, play expert, and mom of three creative kids. We talk about preparing for and transitioning your family to three kids, sibling dynamics, and the importance of self-care for parents. Find Lizzie on Instagram, check out her 2021 gift guides if you need some inspirati…

Laura is joined by her friend and Hey Mama! Fan, Toni. Toni is weaning off caffeine, Charlie is struggling with reading, and Toni’s son is learning to defend himself. Previous Toni episodes: Episode 31 Episode 162 Other things we mentioned: Headspace meditation app (Tim) Laura does Ziva Meditation (I just attended the live class and absolutely love…

Laura is joined by Crystal Mickelsen of The Essential Calendar. They have a wide ranging discussion about planning activities and other aspects of family life, including your kids in seasonal planning, and how to shine light on the unseen labor of primary parenthood. Check out The Essential Calenar on Instagram (@theessentialcalendar) or on their w…

Laura is joined by her friend and Hey Mama! fan, Megan. They talk about the evolution of the podcast, changing friendships, and parents who are not here to be friends. They also do a classic round of Got and Don’t Got This! Megan mentions Holderness Family, who Laura has totally heard of, but didn’t realize it. Give us 5 stars in Apple Podcasts if …

Second time guest Brandi Elle joins Laura to discuss how she thoughtfully connects with each of her three kids. Brandi’s first episode on Hey Mama! Brandi’s daily spirituality app The Addison App The Addison App on Instagram Give us 5 stars in Apple Podcasts if you like what you hear! Find us on Stitcher too! Check out Hey Mama Kitchen! Promo code:…

Listener Fran joins Laura to talk three kids. Laura admits to not knowing what Zone Defense is, and Fran thoughtfully explores the dynamics in his family, while also plugging Dollywood. Give us 5 stars in Apple Podcasts if you like what you hear! Find us on Stitcher too! Check out Hey Mama Kitchen! Promo code: PODCAST Follow us on Twitter @heymamap…

Caitlin is feeling some stuff, but she’s still pregnant as of my writing this show note! Laura reference this Dooce labor story where she tells the story of timing poop labor Give us 5 stars in Apple Podcasts if you like what you hear! Find us on Stitcher too! Check out Hey Mama Kitchen! Promo code: PODCAST Follow us on Twitter @heymamapodcast, Ins…

Tommy turns 4 and our favorite problem child needs an evaluation. Laura mentioned Gretchen Rubin’s four tendencies quiz (Laura is a questioner; Caitlin an obliger). Give us 5 stars in Apple Podcasts if you like what you hear! Find us on Stitcher too! Check out Hey Mama Kitchen! Promo code: PODCAST Follow us on Twitter @heymamapodcast, Instagram @he…

We talk about how school and homework are going, and how Caitlin is getting to the end of her pregnancy. We touch on our love/hate relationship with parenting instagram accounts. Reminder: Laura is interviewing listeners to cover Caitlin’s upcoming maternity leave. If you would like to co-host an episode, email us! heymamapodcast at gmail dot com P…

Caitlin scheduled her c-section! She also spirals about something David did in a locker room. Laura learns something new about Caitlin’s stance on exits and Joey struggles at his preschool. Caitlin mentioned Barefoot Dreams blankets and bathrobes. Give us 5 stars in Apple Podcasts if you like what you hear! Find us on Stitcher too! Check out Hey Ma…

We talk about running noses, homework, color blindness, and birthdays. All the greatest hits! If you have three kids and want to talk about it on the podcast, email us at heymamapodcast [at] gmail [dot] com Give us 5 stars in Apple Podcasts if you like what you hear! Find us on Stitcher too! Check out Hey Mama Kitchen! Promo code: PODCAST Follow us…

Laura is on the fall struggle bus and Caitlin is on the pregnant struggle bus. We discuss Caitlin’s plans for taking a maternity leave and how things are going getting out of the house in the morning. Give us 5 stars in Apple Podcasts if you like what you hear! Find us on Stitcher too! Check out Hey Mama Kitchen! Promo code: PODCAST Follow us on Tw…

Someone has a very bumpy first day of school! Laura forgets some forms and we remain annoyed at communication from schools. Be warned listeners: this is a bit rage filled. Give us 5 stars in Apple Podcasts if you like what you hear! Find us on Stitcher too! Check out Hey Mama Kitchen! Promo code: PODCAST Follow us on Twitter @heymamapodcast, Instag…

Summer is ending and school is coming at us fast and furious. Laura is feeling some sadness, as the end of this summer signals a big change for her family overall. Caitlin is practical, as always, and has some noisy kids with her.

We recap our weeks away. When did we become adults who don’t want to get wet? Give us 5 stars in Apple Podcasts if you like what you hear! Find us on Stitcher too! Check out Hey Mama Kitchen! Promo code: PODCAST Follow us on Twitter @heymamapodcast, Instagram @heymamapodcast & like our Facebook page Hey Mama Podcast Tell us what your #igotthis and …

We share some wonderful news. Give us 5 stars in Apple Podcasts if you like what you hear! Find us on Stitcher too! Check out Hey Mama Kitchen! Promo code: PODCAST Follow us on Twitter @heymamapodcast, Instagram @heymamapodcast & like our Facebook page Hey Mama Podcast Tell us what your #igotthis and #idontgotthis moments are this week! Have a ques…

Laura wonders how to talk to bigger kids about their feelings and Caitlin continues to feel overwhelmed. Laura picks some berries and David is a sweet, sweet boy. Give us 5 stars in Apple Podcasts if you like what you hear! Find us on Stitcher too! Check out Hey Mama Kitchen! Promo code: PODCAST Follow us on Twitter @heymamapodcast, Instagram @heym…

We talk about a recent Joey tantrum and Laura reflects on some unhelpful advice she once heard Janet Lansbury give. Caitlin feels some schadenfreude and Laura doesn’t know how to navigate older kids giving their friends the cold shoulder. Give us 5 stars in Apple Podcasts if you like what you hear! Find us on Stitcher too! Check out Hey Mama Kitche…

Caitlin’s summer does not feel chill, does yours? We talk about learning to dive, navigating sharing presents with siblings and what to do about opening presents at birthday parties. Give us 5 stars in Apple Podcasts if you like what you hear! Find us on Stitcher too! Check out Hey Mama Kitchen! Promo code: PODCAST Follow us on Twitter @heymamapodc…

Caitlin is overwhelmed with work. Laura is getting a new bed. Caitlin throws an awesome party. Laura gives Charlie something to do. Give us 5 stars in Apple Podcasts if you like what you hear! Find us on Stitcher too! Check out Hey Mama Kitchen! Promo code: PODCAST Follow us on Twitter @heymamapodcast, Instagram @heymamapodcast & like our Facebook …

The older kids birthdays are upon us and we can barely believe it. We talk all things summer, including holding some resentment for being the parent who has to design summer. We complain about camp forms and Caitlin gives David a little independence. Give us 5 stars in Apple Podcasts if you like what you hear! Find us on Stitcher too! Check out Hey…

Someone has a demon child and someone’s teacher did a really sweet thing. Laura has a coin debacle and we schedule our kids for a lot of activities. Give us 5 stars in Apple Podcasts if you like what you hear! Find us on Stitcher too! Check out Hey Mama Kitchen! Promo code: PODCAST Follow us on Twitter @heymamapodcast, Instagram @heymamapodcast & l…

Lot of adulting talk: HVAC, CO, and cars. Caitlin manages a lot of kids at the pool and gets a baby necklace. Charlie makes a sandwich and someone is hot while parenting. Give us 5 stars in Apple Podcasts if you like what you hear! Find us on Stitcher too! Check out Hey Mama Kitchen! Promo code: PODCAST Follow us on Twitter @heymamapodcast, Instagr…

Caitlin gives an update about Joe and hosts her first non-family friend play date. Laura tries to teach Charlie some gratitude and lets him play a game on her phone. We talked about: The great Thank You Note Debate episode. Can I play a game on your phone? AR Dragon Due Reminders App Duolingo ABC Regular Duolingo (learn foreign languages) Give us 5…

Caitlin has a no good, very bad day. We talk at length about how she is currently managing her spirited child. Laura sets a boundary with Charlie. Caitlin and Henry go on a date and Laura has some helpers with weeding in the backyard. Give us 5 stars in Apple Podcasts if you like what you hear! Find us on Stitcher too! Check out Hey Mama Kitchen! P…

Laura briefly enjoys an early-COVID, kid-juggling day. We talk summer childcare arrangements and our thoughts on having third kids. Laura mentioned Fubble Bubbles. Give us 5 stars in Apple Podcasts if you like what you hear! Find us on Stitcher too! Check out Hey Mama Kitchen! Promo code: PODCAST Follow us on Twitter @heymamapodcast, Instagram @hey…

Laura wonders about the benefits of plural marriage and discusses their recent evaluation experience. Caitlin’s kids go on vacation, and she gets a break. Give us 5 stars in Apple Podcasts if you like what you hear! Find us on Stitcher too! Check out Hey Mama Kitchen! Promo code: PODCAST Follow us on Twitter @heymamapodcast, Instagram @heymamapodca…

Laura is feeling pleased to help a new mom friend who’s asking for advice, but also tries not to answer un-asked questions. Caitlin is dealing with more babysitter drama, involving teenage shenanigans. Give us 5 stars in Apple Podcasts if you like what you hear! Find us on Stitcher too! Check out Hey Mama Kitchen! Promo code: PODCAST Follow us on T…

Laura is joined again by her husband Tim, in an annual HMP tradition. When we last heard from these two, they were one week into a global pandemic. What a difference a year makes? Or maybe no difference at all. Find out how it's going and if Laura would recommend parenting to someone who hasn't tried it. Previous Laura and Tim episodes: 202 157 104…

Caitlin is annoyed, although somehow it’s not related to sleep. COVID decisions remain hard, but we’re doing our best. Show note: NY times article about COVID vaccine and kids Give us 5 stars in Apple Podcasts if you like what you hear! Find us on Stitcher too! Check out Hey Mama Kitchen! Promo code: PODCAST Follow us on Twitter @heymamapodcast, In…

We open the show talking about how things have changed since the early days of the podcast, but oh how they remain the same. Caitlin and Laura talks about how their second kiddos insist on leaving the room when they are up. Laura had a Netflix setting snafu that allowed Charlie to watch something inappropriate, if fairly innocent. Caitlin is workin…

How do you treat your partner when you walk into an explosive situation? Do you put on the kid gloves? Also, an update on the state of milk in our houses and someone almost gets kicked out of swim lessons. Give us 5 stars in Apple Podcasts if you like what you hear! Find us on Stitcher too! Check out Hey Mama Kitchen! Promo code: PODCAST Follow us …

Caitlin opens the show with a quick announcement about Hey Mama Kitchen, and talks with Laura about allowing yourself to try things, letting go, and hard conversations. Caitlin talks about getting her first vaccine dose and her reaction to it. Laura talks about a VERY exciting solo staycation that she has coming up and what she will do with her alo…

We discuss books, reading and sounding out words, St. Patrick’s Day, and how we’re trying to coach Charlie and David through their different play styles. Show notes: Magic Treehouse books Zach & Zoe Mysteries Give us 5 stars in Apple Podcasts if you like what you hear! Find us on Stitcher too! Check out Hey Mama Kitchen! Promo code: PODCAST Follow …