Embracing Life's Messes
Embracing Life's Messes  
Podcast: Mom's Guide to Finding Herself: Rediscovering Identity and Joy in Motherhood
Published On: Mon Sep 09 2024
Description: Embracing Life's Messes: Callie's Story In this episode of the Bold Little Minds MomCast, Krissy sits down with Callie from The Messy Schoolhouse to discuss Callie's journey as a mom to three boys with different age gaps and her transition from working in early education to running a play-based, nature-focused private school. They dive into topics such as the benefits of co-sleeping, baby-wearing, low-prep favorite activities, and parenting children with unique needs. Krissy and Callie also share advice on connecting with children through play and practical tips for managing parenting challenges. Connect with Callie: https://www.instagram.com/themessyschoolhouse/ 00:00 Introduction to the Bold Little Minds MomCast 00:34 Homeschool Preschool Adventures 02:16 Building a Rock Wall for the Kids 04:17 Interview with Callie from The Messy Schoolhouse 07:03 Callie's Journey to Motherhood 11:01 Challenges and Rewards of Teaching 16:34 Starting a Family-Based Schoolhouse 21:07 Raising Gifted and Special Needs Children 31:27 A Mother's Intuition: Trusting Your Gut 32:14 Navigating Medical Challenges with a Newborn 34:43 Introducing the Third Child: Embracing the Chaos 39:46 Parenting Styles: From Co-Sleeping to Baby Wearing 46:05 Screen-Free Activities for Kids 49:49 Connecting with Your Child: Tips and Advice 57:16 Wrapping Up: Final Thoughts and Where to Find Us