Preparing for the balance of motherhood
Preparing for the balance of motherhood  
Podcast: Mom's Guide to Finding Herself: Rediscovering Identity and Joy in Motherhood
Published On: Mon Sep 02 2024
Description: Preparing for the Balance of Motherhood: Blair's Story In 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 MomCast 00:31 Navigating Intense Emotions and Parenting Challenges 03:32 Mindfulness and Self-Care Tips 04:02 Introducing Blair: Maternal Health Occupational Therapist 06:09 Blair's Journey to Motherhood 09:17 Occupational Therapy in Parenting 11:27 Pregnancy and Birth Experiences 19:34 Transitioning from One Child to Two 22:55 Preparing Your Toddler for a New Sibling 26:07 Mindful Parenting Strategies 28:32 Practical Tips for Calming Toddlers 29:24 Overcoming Challenges of Getting Outside 31:28 Making Mindfulness Accessible for Moms 34:33 Parenting with a Support Network 38:35 Low-Prep Activities to Keep Kids Engaged 44:09 Addressing Diaper Change Battles and Potty Training 50:34 Final Thoughts and Resources