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Top 5 Tips for Surviving Solo Parenting

🌟 Solo parenting when you’re not used to it hits different. Whether your spouse is traveling, deployed, working long shifts, or just gone more than usual — it can feel overwhelming fast. In our latest episode, I share my top 5 tips for surviving solo parenting, especially when your partner is away. From lowering the bar to front-loading your week, these insights can make a world of difference! These aren’t “do it perfectly” tips. They’re protect your sanity, lower the bar, and get through it tips. 💪 What’s your go-to tip for managing solo parenting? Let’s support each other in the comments! 💬👇 Save this for the next time you’re on your own. #MomsOnlyPodcast #SoloParenting #MomLife #ParentingTips #SupportMoms #MomCommunity #ParentingHacks #MentalHealth #Balance #MomsSupportingMoms Bonus, I have an Etsy easy download to organize your thoughts with these tips. It's super easy to download and its $1! Etsy - https://www.etsy.com/listing/4456244866/surviving-solo-parenting-tips?ref=share_ios_native_control Please be sure to engage with all our social accounts for Moms Only and review, so we can bring you more of what you want to listen to!  TikTok: @themomsonlypodcast Instagram: @MomsOnlyPodcast  YouTube: @momsonlypodcast  Email: themomsonlypod@gmail.com  Apple Podcasts: Moms Only Spotify: Moms Only

Saying the Quiet Parts Out Loud: An IVF Journey

In this episode, we dive into the realities of IVF with someone who’s lived it—multiple rounds, emotional highs and lows, and everything in between. My friend shares her story with so much honesty and strength, shedding light on a journey that so many walk quietly. This conversation is raw, tender, and full of heart. If you’ve ever felt alone in a long, uncertain journey, this one’s for you. Tori's Personal Life and Early Attempts to Conceive - 06:12 Diagnosing Male Factor Infertility and Emotional Impact - 16:30 Deciding on IVF, Financials, and Emotional Holiday Journey - 27:00 First IVF Round: Egg Retrieval and Embryo Creation - 42:38 Successful Embryo Transfer and High-Risk Pregnancy Journey - 59:02 Bennett's Birth Story and Decision for a Second Child - 01:14:49 Second IVF Round: Overcoming Challenges to Success - 01:24:36 Current Pregnancy Update and Reflections on the IVF Journey - 01:36:24 Final Thoughts and Podcast Wrap-Up - 01:43:52 Please be sure to engage with all our social accounts for Moms Only and review! TikTok: @themomsonlypodcast Instagram: ‪@MomsOnlyPodcast‬  Email: themomsonlypod@gmail.com  Apple Podcasts: Moms Only Spotify: Moms Only

5 Christmases with Sloane Bartley

The holidays are supposed to be magical… but for moms—especially new moms or those with little ones—they can feel like full-on chaos. In this episode, I chat with my sister-in-law, Sloane Bartley, about the hustle and bustle of the season: juggling family traditions and trying to soak in the joy without losing your mind. Somewhere in the middle of our conversation, we realize we don’t just celebrate one Christmas… we celebrate five. From having the hard conversations to toddler tantrums and everything in between, we get real about what it’s like to be a mom during the holidays, share laughs, and remind each other (and you!) that it’s okay if things aren’t picture-perfect. Remembering Idyllic Christmas Traditions Before the Shift - 00:04:59 Navigating Holidays After Parents' Divorce and New Perks - 00:12:30 Juggling Multiple Family Events Before Kids Arrived - 00:22:59 Establishing New Traditions as First-Time Parents - 00:27:37 The Complexities of Blended Family Holiday Schedules - 00:38:40 Navigating Family Expectations with a Newborn During Holidays - 00:50:20 Why Protecting Immediate Family Time is Crucial - 00:56:53 Final Words and Advice - 1:00:00 This episode is also provided in part by Sweet Wink. ----Sweet Wink is a lifestyle children’s clothing and accessories brand owned and operated by a mother–daughter duo in New York. Featured on Good Morning America, Live with Kelly and Ryan, and The View. Sweet Wink has become a favorite among celebrities, influencers, and thousands of loyal customers.Their collections are designed for life’s most magical, memory-making moments. From holidays and birthdays to “just because” Tuesdays, they create the perfect outfits to celebrate life with your little one.Every order is packed with love by their team of local employees in their hometown warehouse. They're proud to support our community—and to spread their motto each day: “Make every day a party worth celebrating!” Use the code: MOMSONLY20 for 20% of a one-time order now through Dec 31, 2025. Not valid on gift cards. Minimum order required $50. ----- Please be sure to engage with all our social accounts for Moms Only and review! TikTok: @themomsonlypodcast Instagram: ‪@MomsOnlyPodcast‬  Email: themomsonlypod@gmail.com  Apple Podcasts: Moms Only Spotify: Moms Only

Addie's Surprise Gender Reveal

We found out we were pregnant with baby #2 when our first was only 10 months old, what a surprise! The bigger surprise though? Finding out she was actually a girl at 17 weeks after being told it was a boy in our first trimester! ~Find out what happened on this episode. This episode is also provided in part by Sweet Wink. ----Sweet Wink is a lifestyle children’s clothing and accessories brand owned and operated by a mother–daughter duo in New York. Featured on Good Morning America, Live with Kelly and Ryan, and The View. Sweet Wink has become a favorite among celebrities, influencers, and thousands of loyal customers.Their collections are designed for life’s most magical, memory-making moments. From holidays and birthdays to “just because” Tuesdays, they create the perfect outfits to celebrate life with your little one.Every order is packed with love by their team of local employees in their hometown warehouse. They're proud to support our community—and to spread their motto each day: “Make every day a party worth celebrating!” Use the code: MOMSONLY20 for 20% of a one-time order now through Dec 31, 2025. Not valid on gift cards. Minimum order required $50. ----- Navigating the Daily Chaos of Mom Life - 00:00:00 Starting the Unexpected Second Pregnancy Journey - 00:06:44 Early Pregnancy Symptoms and COVID Announcement - 00:12:54 Surprising Husband with Pregnancy and 'Boy' Reveal - 00:16:34 Shocking Ultrasound Reveals Unexpected Gender Flip - 00:24:47 The Grand Reveal of Baby Adaline and Reflections - 00:29:52

Part 2- Running an In-Home Daycare and Being a Childcare Provider with Talya Squires

On this episode of "Moms Only Podcast", I sat and chatted with childcare provider and in-home daycare owner, Talya Squires. We talk through her background and what it was like in the beginning, how she got where she is today, and more things to think about if you're looking at this option. To learn more about Talya and her in home daycare, check out her Instagram, TikTok, and Etsy shop. All links below: TikTok - @talyasquires Instagram - @talyasquires Etsy Shop - TSGraphicDesignCo The future of Talya's In-Home Daycare: 0:42 Homeschool: 2:28 Types of Childcare Program Philosophies: 5:31 Discipline in the Daycare: 15:20 Drop off/Pick Up: 16:44 Behavioral Issues: 18:48 Financials of Starting her Daycare: 31:01 Feedback from Having a Daycare: 34:30 Challenges with Parents: 35:10 Goals for the future of the daycare: 39:10 Recommendations for Those Wanting to Start Daycare: 40:30 Mom Guilt: 42:30 Potty Training: 45:30 4 Things a Daycare Provider Won't Tell You: 52:44 End/Closing: 01:09:35 More info regarding statistics: Childcareaware.org Please be sure to engage with all our social accounts for Moms Only and review! TikTok: @themomsonlypodcast Instagram: ‪@MomsOnlyPodcast‬ Email: themomsonlypod@gmail.com Apple Podcasts: Moms Only Spotify: Moms Only