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"Instead of focusing on the things he couldn't do, we chose to focus on the things he can do." On today's podcast episode of Joy in your Circus, we meet a Mama named Kendall. This incredible Mom is a nurse and busy mom of two incredible young kids. Life threw them a sharp curve ball when they were head on with a difficult medical diagnosis for their baby. Tune in and listen to this inspiring story of one mom's strength and courage to advocate for her little boy. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/irvine-family/message

My guest panel for today's Open Mic episode features: Jolene Moberly & Kristina Folkersen (two of my Season 1 Mamas). The girls and I are tackling some pretty juicy hot topics on this Open Mic episode. We are chatting about: Cardi B hating Peppa Pig, homework, Gordon Ramsay & preteens with cellphones. Open mic is a fun panel style episode where my guest and I tackle some juicy and often controversial hot topics. We provide our opinions on various topics in an effort to showcase different perspectives. Let's face it, when it comes to parenting....there are always a million different ways to look at things. This one is packed full of controversial topics and I can't wait for you to listen. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/irvine-family/message

As a Mom how much do you rely on your sense of hearing? I think I often take for granted that I have fully functioning senses to parent my kids every single day...but that isn't the case for everyone. On today's podcast episode, we meet Cassandra a busy mom and successful entrepreneur. Cassandra opens up about her struggles with hearing loss after pregnancy and shares her fears for the future. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/irvine-family/message

My guest on today's episode is pretty good looking (but I'm a tad bit biased...as it's my husband). My husband Brandon recorded with me previously and somehow I roped him into being a repeat guest. Brandon and I are tackling some pretty juicy hot topics on this Open Mic episode. We are chatting about: • Girls in the Boy Scouts • Piercing babies ears • Paying kids for chores. • Snowplow Parenting • Gender Neutral Parenting. Open mic is a fun panel style episode where my guest and I tackle some juicy and often controversial hot topics. We both provide our opinions on various topics in an effort to showcase different perspectives. Let's face it, when it comes to parenting....there are always a million different ways to look at things. This one is packed full of controversial topics and I can't wait for you to listen. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/irvine-family/message

Do you ever feel like just when you think you have life somewhat figured out, you are thrown another obstacle to navigate? Haylie opens up about receiving a life changing diagnosis and navigating treatment through a pandemic. You won't want to miss the conclusion of my conversation with Haylie. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/irvine-family/message

On today's episode we meet Haylie Lashta an incredible wife, wonderful mom of two and successful business owner. Haylie and I covered so many different things in our recording that I decided to split it into two episodes. Are you struggling in the trenches of potty training/learning your child? Haylie is a very talented physiotherapist and she is sharing her wealth of knowledge on pediatric pelvic floor. We chat about some of the struggles and misconceptions about potty learning. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/irvine-family/message

On today's podcast episode of Joy in your Circus, I had the pleasure of catching up with one of my Season One Mamas. When I recorded Charlotte's story in season one she was very pregnant... little did we know she would be in hospital when her podcast episode aired. In the follow-up episode we chat about her delivery at the beginning of the pandemic and about her third NICU experience. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/irvine-family/message

After having so much fun on our first 'Open Mic' style episode we decided to do round two with a brand new panel. If you missed the first 'Open Mic' episode, the concept is to feature a panel who tackle some juicy hot topics. The guests get to provide their opinions on the various topics in an effort to showcase different perspectives. Let's face it, when it comes to parenting...there are always a million different ways to parent.  I chatted with my guests about redshirting, medication-free parenting, picking a favorite child, kissing your kids on the lips and the famous tiger mom. This episode is jam packed full of controversial topics that are sure to catch your attention.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/irvine-family/message

Did you know that by age 40--50% of the canadian population will have or have had a mental illness. I'm sharing an open letter I've written to a mom in the deep dark trenches of anxiety. For as far as we have come over the years...we still have a long way to go to normalize the struggles of mental health. You may not struggle with mental illness but I can guarantee you know someone who does perhaps this letter may open your eyes to a day in the life of an anxious mom --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/irvine-family/message

On today's podcast episode, I'm chatting with my mother-in-law Dana. I think it's so incredibly important to share the stories of moms at all ages and stages of motherhood. Believe it or not...every mama is or has faced various struggles and difficult trenches over the years. It can be refreshing to know that we are never alone, regardless of where we find ourselves in our motherhood journey.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/irvine-family/message

On this episode, I have the chance to catch up with Amanda Wray one of our season one mamas. We are chatting about her pandemic pregnancy and her extra special delivery experience...you won't want to miss this! If you haven't caught the original episode with Amanda I encourage you to listen to episode eleven in season one to hear her full story from the beginning.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/irvine-family/message

Co-parenting is rarely simple and often gets pretty messy. Moms who go through a divorce frequently struggle in silence as the drama of co-parenting can weigh heavily on their mental health. In an effort to normalize the chaos of co-parenting, I surveyed divorced moms about their experiences. I'm pulling all of the survey responses together to provide some perspective and a glimpse into the difficult trenches of co-parenting.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/irvine-family/message