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Episode 10: Erin Reiff
In Erin Reiff's interview we discuss: How she arrived at her decision to become a Single Mother by Choice (SMC) The process of choosing a donor and going through IUI and IVF What it was like bringing her daughter home and the early months of single motherhood Being an...
Episode 9: Cassie Rajewich on single motherhood
In Cassie Rajewich's interview we discuss: Cassie's story of becoming a single mom The struggle with her relationship with her daughter's father Taking "the lid off" of her life when she left him Her "Golden Ticket" moment that made her make the decision to get out of...
Episode 8: Dee McCord
In Dee McCord's interview, we discuss: The story of her 5 year old socially transitioning from male to female If Dee struggled with her daughter making the choice to transition The mourning period that goes along with changing your expectations of how your life will...
Episode 7: Shannon Burns, Layered By Cake
In Shannon Burn's interview we discuss: What happens to a woman's sense of style when she becomes a mom and why it ends up being yoga pants most days How to clear your closet and make sense of your style The Magic of Tidying Up Shannon's thoughts on holding on to...
Episode 6: Katie Hurley
In Katie Hurley's interview we discuss: How she and her husband met while nurses at the same hospital Struggles with infertility, attempts at IUI proved unsuccessful Got accepted into a study for IVF and were able to conceive their first child Stressful pregnancy with...
Episode 5: Nili Yelin, The Storybook Mom
In Nili Yelin's interview we discuss: How she became the Storybook Mom Her start in acting with MTV and Saturday Night Live Ways to make storytelling more interesting and engaging for your kids How to choose a good picture book Nili's favorite books and...
Episode 4: Dori Mages
In Dori Mages's interview we discuss: Life before kids How doing therapy with kids before becoming a mother shaped how she parented What you can do to help your child when they are "perfect" at school and let it all out at home The importance of preparing your kids...
Episode 3: Dr. Grace Yum talks teeth!
In Dr. Grace Yum's interview we discuss: When to start brushing your child's teeth Tips to get your child to cooperate with brushing their teeth At what age you can let your child brush their own teeth When to start flossing What causes cavities and how to prevent...
Episode 2: Vanessa McCabe
In Vanessa McCabe's interview we discuss: How she and her husband met, life before kids Coping with the miscarriage of her first pregnancy Moving to a new place and connecting with other moms How trusting her instincts about her first born's constant vomiting led to...
Episode 1: Casey O’Roarty Talks Positive Discipline and Mindfulness
In Casey's interview we discuss: What is positive discipline? Casey’s favorite tools for getting kids to behave more How she uses Dan Siegel's "brain in the palm of the hand" tool to navigate emotional situations in her home How mindfulness plays into positive...
Hey there! I'm Carrie Rubin, the Boss Lady & CMO (Chief Mom Officer) here at The Modern Mom Society. I'm a wife and mom of 2 living in Chicago. I love hearing people's stories... click here to hear mine!