Ask & Answer Monday - Episode 18

In this episode, Samantha answers questions about how to have a fun summer while keeping routine, feeling overwhelmed with kids and having a grumpy attitude, feeling terrified to have first baby and how to handle kids fighting all day long.

In this episode Samantha talks about how we always say yeah let’s hang out when we don’t really me a it, ripping the bandaid off when it comes to what’s real and what’s not with our kids (tooth fairy story) and when the timing is right. And how sometimes we need to move forward without people and not everyone will be on the same life path as us and we have to accept that we create our own success.

In this episode, Samantha answers questions about bed time routine suggestions, health and fitness tips while being home all day, recommendations on chores for kids and how to go about hiring a doula.

In this episode, Samantha talks about the new "normal" of homeschooling [attempting], struggling mentally and emotionally during this crisis and she discusses change and how it can be a good thing.

In this episode, Samantha talks about the Coronavirus and the chaos it's caused, she also discusses Impostor Syndrome and how we tend to feel like we are frauds in our own accomplishments.

In this episode, Samantha talks with her sister about the joys of being an aunt, they laugh about Twilight, MySpace and funny guidelines if you're considering moving to central Oregon.

In this episode, Samantha talks about supporting your partner in labor, breastfeeding support and her parenting style.

In this episode, the most recent giveaway winner is announced! Samantha answers questions about how to count your blessings when you're going through hard times, how to manage school, work and kids without going crazy and how to learn to love the way you look.

In this emotional episode, Samantha talks about mom guilt, how we need to stop being so hard on ourselves on things we can't control and focusing on small victories in the family.

In this episode, Samantha answers questions about encouraging your partner to seek mental health care, struggling to communicate with your teenager, constantly comparing yourself to other parents and how to share your feelings with your family about how YOU are feeling.

In this episode, Samantha talks about how working and stay-at-home parents are equal in the home. How we need to express ourselves if we need a break and how arguing over roles can damage your relationship.

In this episode, Samantha answers questions on the hardest parts about raising children, ways to sound more positive towards your children and how having kids impacted her relationship.