Episodes

Everyone wishes to raise happy children, but we have to remember children who are allowed to express all their feelings appropriately, and are able to pull themselves up from failure is well rounded and eventually happy. Children have to experience the good...along with the bad. Although we want to protect and shield them, sometimes we have to remember that kids need to experience the negative along with positive, to grow and flourish. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.co...

Today I speak with Lecora Massamba about her experience as a mom of three young boys. Every parents story is different and sharing each story allows us to connect and bring some understanding to what we are experiencing. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/caroline-mcclendon/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/caroline-mcclendon/support

Marie Kondo is the Japanese Lifestyle Queen who, during the pandemic, had youtube and Netflix specials asking folks to loon at their homes, and times in their home and think about if those items brought them joy. If not she I strutted to get rid of those items. Now, with 3 young children, her perspective has changed, and she is now focused on what is doable for your family and how can you do things that is focused on your happiness, spending time with your children and family. Listen as I discu...

As moms we don't realize that everything we go through can cause a reaction in how we parent, and how we carry ourselves. Today Sascha Jones, an anxiety breakthrough coach, healer and digital course creator, sits down and gives tips on moving past the trauma and pain to be your better self. You can connect with Sascha by following the links below: Instagram and The Startup Lounge | Health + Wellbeing for Mumpreneurs Don't forget to catch me every Wednesday and don't forget your merch! H...

As a parent with more than one child, have you experienced their constant arguing and disagreements? As a mom of four, I have my share of continued arguments and fighting amongst my kids. There are days when they get along great, and other days where I can't understand what is going on with the constant bickering. Listen as I discuss the stress of constant sibling arguing and some commentary from my kids. What are some tips you may have in regard to sibling arguments and how to get them to get...

When is it a good time to get your child a phone? As a parent, you want to protect your child from everything, but with this new age of technology, everything is at the tip of their fingers. Privacy and safety are two important things to worry about. What age did you get your child a phone? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/caroline-mcclendon/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/caroline-mcclendon/support

I hope you all are enjoying the start of your summer and have some great things planned. While you're enjoying your summer, get ready for a new segment that will be starting soon on The Lazy Mom Podcast called: "Cause what is this?! Mom Chats" This will be co-hosted by myself and Toi Walker Smith! We will cover the funny and uncomfortable conversations that mothers have. Tune in for the first episode! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/caroline-mcclendon/mess...

It's graduation season, and I want to take this time to really congratulate all of your hard work! Let's celebrate the end of the school year and the start of the summer. Great job to all, and congrats to all members of each village who worked hard to get each scholar where they are today! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/caroline-mcclendon/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/caroline-mcclendon/support

Children deserve a boost, and Africans Supporting Africans is doing just that. Today, I sit down with Founder Lamar Callahan as he discusses the amazing tutoring program through his organization. This program has a slew of tutoring offerings ranging from math, science, cooking, and learning various languages to embroidery. There are over 80 tutoring offerings, all for the price of $5 an hour! So parents, if your child is struggling and needs a little help, or you or child want to learn somethin...

Boundaries are the hardest things to create and follow through as a parent, we try to be there for everyone, but then forget about ourselves. Creating better boundaries makes for a better you. Listen in as I list reasons for boundaries and reasons behind not always saying "yes." Please visit the Parents Together Instagram page for more resources and information: https://www.instagram.com/parentstogether/ Don't forget to connect on my website: https://www.thelazymomblog.com/ --- Send in a voi...