Ever felt like you're just winging it through motherhood?
Kate chats with Victoria Vanstone, the mom of three and author of Mumming: A Year of Trying and Failing to Be a Better Parent.
They dive into the chaotic and imperfect journey of motherhood, the pressures of parenting in the age of Pinterest-perfect moms, and the relatable struggles of feeling like a failure.
Victoria shares her experience with sobriety, how it reshaped her parenting, and why it's okay to embrace the messiness of life with kids.
Listen For
05:33 - What’s the most surprising part of motherhood?
14:36 - Parenting red flags: Snacks as bribery and paying kids to go to bed
19:16 - Traveling with kids without devices: A parenting challenge
23:22 - The chaos of parenting is real—finding balance in imperfection
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