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And Then We Had Kids

Jenny Ofman & Sheena Watterson www.andthenwehadkidspodcast.com
Let’s be honest. Life used to be carefree...And then we had kids! Parenting can be messy and hard AF, but also so rewarding. In this podcast, Jenny Ofman and Sheena Watterson will share all the ups and downs of parenthood, as well as share their tips and tricks for parenting using both their expertise and experiences from their professional lives as a speech-language pathologist and special education teacher to their everyday lives as moms!
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Episodes

Surviving Travel with Kids

In this episode, Jenny & Sheena discuss some of their favorite tips for surviving travel with kids. Traveling with kids can be stressful...but it doesn't have to be. Jenny & Sheena share some of the things they've learned along the way, so that you can enjoy that trip with your family too! For more from Jenny & Sheena, follow us on Instagram: @_andthenwehadkids or visit our website: www.andthenwehadkidspodcast.com If you'd like to leave us a message or share a topic you'd like us to ...

Jun 13, 20221 hrSeason 1Ep. 12

Self-Care: Finding What Works for You

In this episode, Jenny & Sheena continue the conversation for Mental Health Awareness Month by talking about some ideas for self-care. Self-care doesn't look the same for everyone, so it's important to find what works for you. For more from Jenny & Sheena, follow us on Instagram: @_andthenwehadkids or visit our website: www.andthenwehadkidspodcast.com If you'd like to leave us a message or share a topic you'd like us to cover in a future episode, you can do so at the following link: http...

Jun 01, 202231 minSeason 1Ep. 11

Mental Health Awareness Month--A Family's Journey

This episode is one that is near and dear to our hearts as we discuss a topic that is very important to us. May is Mental Health Awareness Month. We have spent our careers supporting children and families struggling with mental health, and believe that one way to break down the stigma around mental health is to share our stories. In this week's episode, we have a dear friend, Susannah, join us in the podcast to share her family's journey navigating mental health. While this may be difficult to h...

May 16, 20221 hr 2 minSeason 1Ep. 10

Catching Up On Life

In this episode, Jenny & Sheena catch up on life...what's new with their kids? Everything from soccer to swimming, babies and chocolate, cheetahs to penguins. Hear what's been going on lately and how they're surviving motherhood, barely and just in time for Mother's Day! For more from Jenny & Sheena, follow us on Instagram: @_andthenwehadkids or visit our website: www.andthenwehadkidspodcast.com If you'd like to leave us a message or share a topic you'd like us to cover in a future episo...

May 02, 202241 minSeason 1Ep. 9

Movement Ideas with Luci Grause, Founder of Skip & Scoot

As the weather starts to get warmer, we thought it was the perfect opportunity to invite Luci Grause, Founder of Skip & Scoot, to join the podcast. Luci shares the importance of movement, and some ideas to do with our kids to get them up and moving! For more information on Skip & Scoot, follow them on Instagram: @skipandscoot or visit their website: www.skipandscoot.com For more from Jenny & Sheena, follow us on Instagram: @_andthenwehadkids or visit our website: www.andthenwehadkids...

Apr 18, 202232 minSeason 1Ep. 8

Autism Awareness Month -- Interview with Kimberley Druml

To kick off Autism Awareness Month, Jenny & Sheena chat with mom and small business owner, Kimberley Druml. Kimberley is the founder and owner of Simply Blissful Boutique and the parent of a child with Autism. Kimberley shares her parenting journey and advice for other parents of special needs children. For more from Jenny & Sheena, follow us on Instagram: @_andthenwehadkids or visit our website: www.andthenwehadkidspodcast.com If you'd like to leave us a message or share a topic you'd l...

Apr 04, 202249 minSeason 1Ep. 7

Having Fun with Language--Using Play to Build Language Skills

In this week's episode, Jenny shares some helpful tips on how to support your child's language development with toys and things around your house. For more from Jenny & Sheena, follow us on Instagram: @_andthenwehadkids or visit our website: www.andthenwehadkidspodcast.com If you'd like to leave us a message or share a topic you'd like us to cover in a future episode, you can do so at the following link: https://anchor.fm/and-then-we-had-kids/message...

Mar 21, 202238 min

My Favorite Things

Inspired the famous song from "The Sound of Music," Jenny & Sheena share some of their favorite things (apart from the usual baby registry must-haves) for babies and kids. Everything from favorite feeding items, books and toys, to baby hygiene. For more from Jenny & Sheena, follow us on Instagram: @_andthenwehadkids or visit our website: www.andthenwehadkidspodcast.com If you'd like to leave us a message or share a topic you'd like us to cover in a future episode, you can do so at the fo...

Mar 07, 202238 minSeason 1Ep. 5

"Well This Escalated Quickly": Going From 0 Kids to 1 Kid to 2 Kids and More! with Guest Jasmine Sassack of The Birth Zone

When it comes to kids, 1+1 sometimes feels like 7! In this episode, we welcome our first guest, Jasmine Sassack, doula and founder of The Birth Zone. She joins us as we share what we've learned (and are still learning), along with some of the tips and tricks we wish we knew when becoming parents. Follow Jasmine on Instagram at @thebirthzone or check her out at www.thebirthzone.com or www.familytreeholistichealth.com. For more from Jenny & Sheena, follow us on Instagram: @_andthenwehadkids or...

Feb 21, 202254 minSeason 1Ep. 4

Let's Chat About How You Really Feel -- Helping Kids Build Their Emotional Vocabulary

In this episode, Jenny & Sheena go beyond co-regulation to talk about how we can help teach our kids to talk about their emotions and build their emotional vocabulary. Emotional vocabulary, along with co-regulation, are the building blocks for developing relationships, self-advocacy skills, empathy, and so much more. "Go into the world and do well. But more importantly, go into the world and do good." ~ Minor Myers Jr. For more strategies, check out our Instagram: @_andthenwehadkids or head ...

Feb 07, 202240 minSeason 1Ep. 3

I Scream, You Scream...Wait, Wait...Let's Co-Regulate!

What is co-regulation? Jenny & Sheena explain what co-regulation is, why it happens and most importantly, what to do about it! For more strategies, check out our Instagram: @_andthenwehadkids or head to our NEW website: www.andthenwehadkidspodcast.com If you'd like to leave us a message or share a topic you'd like us to cover in a future episode, you can do so at the following link: https://anchor.fm/and-then-we-had-kids/message

Jan 24, 202242 minSeason 1Ep. 2

From the "First Look" to Mom Friends...How It All Began

Welcome to "And Then We Had Kids!" In our first episode, we get to know more about our hosts Jenny and Sheena. Hear about how it all began, from a potential industrial engineer and doctor to mom friends. Jenny and Sheena share how they met, their careers in education, and their journey to motherhood. To see the Rita Pierson TedTalk referenced in the episode, click here: https://www.ted.com/talks/rita_pierson_every_kid_needs_a_champion?utm_campaign=tedspread&utm_medium=referral&utm_source...

Jan 10, 202245 minSeason 1Ep. 1
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