EP47. Jennifer founded Tot Squad in 2011. In this episode, Jen shares all her safety tips and product recommendations. Topics covered include: water safety; car seat safety; sleep safety; travel, and; so much more! Grab a pen and paper and take some notes! This episode is brought to you by GrowCo postnatal rehab. Growco supports mothers in their healing through doctor-designed and led postnatal fitness. The online community features 50+ workouts streaming 24/7, weekly live workouts and monthly m...
Dec 18, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 47
EP46. Renee talks about all the household chores her husband cares about that she doesn't (dishes, laundry, dinner), and all the things she cares about that her husband doesn't (changing bedding, vacuuming, clean bathrooms). It is important to acknowledge that people have different priorities (care about different sh*t). Work together to get things done so everyone is happy but, don't expect someone else to care about things to the same degree that you do. _______________________________________...
Dec 15, 2020•38 min•Ep. 46
EP45. Get ready to laugh! Renee sits down with Tova and Mike Leigh to chat about marriage after babies. They share how their relationship changed after babies, how they got out of "the fog" and, they give us new moms and dads their best advice! This episode is brought to you by GrowCo postnatal rehab. Growco supports mothers in their healing through doctor-designed and led postnatal fitness. The online community features 50+ workouts streaming 24/7, weekly live workouts and monthly masterclasses...
Dec 11, 2020•48 min•Ep. 45
EP44. Renee takes us through the evolution of her relationship with regard to sleeping in the same bed with her now husband. How have her views on couples sharing a bed and her bed sharing habits changed throughout dating, living together, marriage, pregnancy, the newborn stage, and toddlerhood? Can we stop the socially constructed (not science-based) belief that sharing a bed is what makes a strong and healthy relationship? ___________________________________________________________________ To ...
Dec 08, 2020•38 min•Ep. 44
EP43. Renee chats with Kathleena (a.k.a. The Allergy Chef) for a conversation that is jam packed with valuable information for families with food allergies. Kathleena tells us about the most common food allergies in children and what we should be looking for. She gives advice on how to teach children about their allergies and how to navigate things like school lunches and birthday parties. Resources mentioned in this episode: The Allergy Chef Kids With Food Allergies.org FAACTS - Food Allergy an...
Dec 04, 2020•53 min•Ep. 43
EP42. Does the ability to relax (mentally and physically at the same time) disappear once you've had a child? Renee tries to understand why this is so difficult for her. She explains how her partner guilt is still going strong. And, why does it seem the laundry has tripled since moving into their new house? _____________________________________________________________________________ To join The Mom Room Facebook Community, click HERE. To connect with Renee Reina, click HERE. To visit Renee's bl...
Dec 01, 2020•27 min•Ep. 42
EP41. Renee chats with licensed therapist, Jenna Overbaugh. Jenna tells us about her own experience with anxiety and OCD in pregnancy and motherhood. She explains why fear makes sense in context of parenting, how to know whether your anxiety/OCD symptoms are normal, adaptive, or functional, as opposed to problematic. Jenna gives us practical things we can do at home to ease our anxiety, and describes what professional treatment is like. Books recommended by Jenna: How Not to Hate Your Husband Af...
Nov 27, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 41
EP40. Renee was blessed yesterday morning with a special comment (fan mail) on her TikTok where she talks about not enjoying playing her with toddler. In this episode she dissects that comment and gives her two cents. This episode is brought to you by Puddles and Play. Founded by a Canadian mom, Puddles and Play carries high quality toys that are professionally crafted by small local businesses. All toys are solid wood, fully sanded, and painted with non-toxic oils and paints. 10% of all purchas...
Nov 24, 2020•36 min•Ep. 40
EP39. Renee chats with Dr. Alicia Power about everything birth control! This is such an informative episode that every woman should be listening to. Topics include: all the different kinds of birth control (natural, hormonal, and non-hormonal); how to decide which method is best for you; pros and cons to the different methods, and; so much more! Did you know coitus interruptus is a medical term? This episode is brought to you by GrowCo postnatal rehab. GrowCo supports mothers in their healing th...
Nov 20, 2020•51 min•Ep. 39
EP38. If you follow Renee on social media, you know she has a rocky relationship with her two Pomeranians, Muffin & Bubbles. She loves them but they have become a major source of stress since having her son in 2018. Moving into a new home seemed like the perfect opportunity to have the dogs sleeping on their own but, it is proving to be difficult. Will Renee and her husband ever sleep alone again? ------------------------------------------------------------ To join The Mom Room Community, cl...
Nov 17, 2020•32 min•Ep. 38
EP37. Renee has an honest chat with sleep and wellness consultant, Angela Bueno. Topics include: the difference between your baby BEING independent and ACTING independent; emotional regulation or "self-soothing"; attachment; validating a mother's instincts, and; so much more. There is a lot of pressure to get your baby sleeping through the night nowadays. Angela is all about doing what is best for YOUR family and not letting other people decide what is a problem for you. Nurture Eve Sleep offers...
Nov 13, 2020•58 min•Ep. 37
EP36. Renee reflects on things she didn't know about herself until she became a mom. After putting this topic out on Instagram, she received a ton of feedback from you guys about what you have discovered about yourselves since becoming a mom. She dives into her DMs! This episode is brought to you by Daly Dose of Health. Tijana Daly is a Team Strong Girls coach, pre- and post-natal fitness specialist, and holistic nutritionist. She prides herself in helping moms transform their bodies, lifestyle,...
Nov 10, 2020•35 min•Ep. 36
Book Club Episode: Renee and Jen chat about Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ing. They answer some reading guide questions and compare the book to the TV show. To join The Mom Room Book Club on Instagram, click HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 09, 2020•41 min
EP35. Renee chats with pediatric physiotherapist, Jennifer Halfin about all things physical development. They discuss the physical development milestone ranges (the ranges are huge by the way), tips for helping your little one to master certain skills, and playground safety. Milestones can be a very stressful part of parenting but, it doesn't have to be. We hope the information in this episode will be educational for parents and decrease any stress they may have around common physical milestones...
Nov 06, 2020•58 min•Ep. 35
EP34. Renee describes some things she has done since Milo was born that she considers self-care. She breaks it down into stages: newborn, 6-18 months, quarantine, and post-quarantine. These may not be considered typical "self-care" practices but, for Renee, they have definitely helped to protect her wellbeing and happiness since becoming a mom in 2018. What are your self-care practices? This episode is brought to you by GrowCo postnatal rehab. Growco supports mothers in their healing through doc...
Nov 03, 2020•46 min•Ep. 34
EP33. Renee sits down with the ladies of Walk Talk Play. Kim and Amanda are pediatric occupational therapists, Rhea is a pediatric physical therapist, and Shawn is a speech language pathologist. They tell us all about developmental stages of play, the different types of play, basic principles of play (or, tips for how to play with your child), and much more! Resources mentioned in this episode: Walk Talk Play Instagram | Facebook | Website | Pinterest Seven Days of Play Instagram Baby Center Web...
Oct 30, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 33
Bonus: Anna Sinclair is the Founder & CEO of The Total Mom Inc. which is a digital community, and event series that provide support to moms as they travel through their journey of motherhood both personally and professionally. In this episode Anna tells us about her journey through motherhood and starting a business. Anna also shares all the details about The Total Mom Pitch which is an online competition that gives moms with a small business the chance to win a $10,000 cash prize along with...
Oct 29, 2020•47 min
EP32. Do you ever experience negative emotions as a result of comparing yourself to another mom or comparing your child to someone else's child? Renee tells us why we should never compare and explains what we should do instead: accept that some things are not our priority (and vice versa), acknowledge and appreciate what other moms do, and be inspired! We are all amazing at different things. For example, Renee excels at dancing to 90's music on Sundays. This episode is brought to you by GrowCo p...
Oct 27, 2020•42 min•Ep. 32
EP31. Lindsay Ronga's mission is to EMPOWER every person on this planet to love their relationship with food and their body. The founder of OutshiningED explains why we should be giving our children chicken nuggets and cake, why we should never label foods as "good" or "bad", and what we can do to help our picky eaters! You don't want to miss this one. This episode is brought to you by GrowCo postnatal rehab. Growco supports mothers in their healing through doctor-designed and led postnatal fitn...
Oct 23, 2020•53 min•Ep. 31
EP30. Is anyone else super stressed about their toddler not brushing their teeth? Renee explains the teeth brushing struggles going on in her house. What they've tried (toothbrushes, toothpastes, YouTube videos, etc.), what people have recommended they do, and she begs for a pediatric dentist to come on the podcast and answer some questions. Resources mentioned in this podcast: Instagram account @the.dentistmom Website The Dentist Mom No Fuss Brush www.nofussbrush.com (it doesn't actually spin.....
Oct 20, 2020•36 min•Ep. 30
EP29. Coach Jackie Power educates, inspires, and entertains in this episode about parenting a child with special needs or, exceptionalities. Topics include: genetic disorders, how to access resources, what to say and not to say to parents with a special needs child, and how she processed her daughters diagnosis. This episode is brought to you by GrowCo postnatal rehab. Growco supports mothers in their healing through doctor-designed and led postnatal fitness. The online community features 50+ wo...
Oct 16, 2020•57 min•Ep. 29
EP28. Renee had planned on talking about tantrums and teeth brushing today but, her experience with anxiety is what came out instead. She talks about what anxiety was like for her, why she decided to start medication, and how her quality of life has improved as a result. Anxiety is a real b*tch. Mental Health Instagram Accounts: Instagram @drjennhardy Instagram @themompsychologist Instagram @dr.annlouise.lockhart Instagram @_happyasamother *** this episode is Renee sharing her experience with an...
Oct 13, 2020•40 min•Ep. 28
Book Club Episode: Renee and Jen chat about Mom Truths by Cat & Nat. Just an open and honest conversation about Mom Truths! A must listen! Resources mentioned in this episode: To read Renee's blog post about packing a hospital bag click, HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 11, 2020•57 min
EP27. Renee chats with Nadya Pecherskaya, the founder of ICARIA, a Vancouver-based CBD oil company. While there has been a huge rise in the popularity of CBD and CBD oil, not many people know what it is and what it can do for us. Nadya explains what CBD is, what it can be used for, and she debunks several CBD myths. If you are thinking about trying CBD, or you're just curious what all the fuss is about, this episode is for you. Resources mentioned in this episode: In The Flo by Alisa Vitti Emily...
Oct 09, 2020•56 min•Ep. 27
EP26. Renee's son got his first post-quarantine cold last week, and what a shit show it was. A sick toddler in a non-COVID world is already tough. COVID has added a whole new layer of stress and chaos for even the basic cold. Renee talks about her family's experience with COVID swabs and why it's okay to eat apple pie for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To join The Mom Room Community, click HERE. To ...
Oct 06, 2020•33 min•Ep. 26
EP25. Renee and Aurora chat about some of Renee's favourite topics; postpartum recovery; breastfeeding; having visitors after giving birth; mom guilt, and so much more! Renee was recently a guest on Aurora's podcast, Your Best Friend's Podcast (episode 30 - September 3, 2020). Enjoy! Note: This episode was recorded on August 24th, 2020. This episode is brought to you by GrowCo postnatal rehab. Growco supports mothers in their healing through doctor-designed and led postnatal fitness. The online ...
Oct 02, 2020•49 min•Ep. 25
EP24. Nikki Bergen is one of Canada's most sought after pilates and pelvic health experts. She is the creator of The Belle Method, which has helped thousands of women both prevent and restore diastasis recti, incontinence, and prolapse. She is an IVF mama of two young children and gets by on coffee, 90s music and a whole lot of grace over guilt. In this episode Nikki and Renee have an honest and candid conversation about her infertility journey. Resources mentioned in this episode: Pelvic Health...
Sep 25, 2020•52 min•Ep. 24
EP23. "Are you guys going to try for a second?" New parents get this question all the time. Before they have even settled into being a family of three, they are expected to know when and if they will have a second child. In this episode Renee explains how she and her husband came to the decision to only have one child. She shares four reasons why she felt awkward telling people they didn't want to have a second child, and she reads some listener experiences. This episode is brought to you by Gro...
Sep 22, 2020•38 min•Ep. 23
EP22. What an episode this is! Renee and Aliya talk all things poop and sex in postpartum. You don't want to miss this one. Aliya Dhalla is a mom and pelvic health physiotherapist. She lovingly refers to her son as a "mama-maker" and "vag-breaker." She is on a mission to educate and help women around the world take care of their bodies and pelvic floors. Instagram accounts mentioned in this episode: @100_daysof @drdinakulik @_happyasamother _______________________________________________________...
Sep 18, 2020•59 min•Ep. 22
EP21. Do you announce when you have to go pee so that your partner knows they have to watch the baby? Do you get irritated when your partner goes outside to cut the grass? Well, you may be the default parent! Renee describes the struggles associated with being the default parent and what you can do about it! She also shares some default parent listener experiences. This episode is brought to you by GrowCo postnatal rehab. Growco supports mothers in their healing through doctor-designed and led p...
Sep 15, 2020•40 min•Ep. 21
