Lean Into It: Shay's Story
In this episode of the Bold Little Minds MomCast, Krissy chats with Shay, an entrepreneur and mom of four. Shay shares her journey from aspiring surgeon to stay-at-home mom, detailing the challenges and joys of raising kids in a blended family and with a child with sensory processing disorder. The discussion explores the dynamics of blended families, effective parenting strategies, and the importance of finding joy in motherhood. The episode also offers practical advice for tired moms dealing with early wake-up calls from their toddlers.
Connect with Shay:
https://www.instagram.com/sensoryseekingkids/
https://www.sensoryseekingkids.com/
Facebook: Sensory Seeking Kids
00:00 Welcome to Bold Little Minds MomCast
00:29 Weekly Preschool Recap
01:01 Balancing Activities and Downtime
02:14 Managing Kids' Energy and Safety
05:23 Introduction to Guest: Shay
06:18 Shay's Journey to Motherhood
06:57 Career and Education Challenges
12:52 Impact of COVID-19
17:47 Discovering Sensory Processing Disorder
24:55 Starting Sensory Seeking Kids
31:27 Blended Family Dynamics
33:29 Navigating Pregnancy During COVID
33:44 A Special Gender Reveal
35:15 Family Discussions and Decisions
36:53 Reflecting on Motherhood
38:34 Introducing the Younger Son
39:32 Challenges of Blended Families
45:35 Favorite Activities with Kids
49:49 Real Talk: Sleep Struggles
56:59 Final Thoughts and Advice
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