40 episodes
And Then We Had Kids Jenny Ofman & Sheena Watterson
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- Kids & Family
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5.0 • 23 Ratings
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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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Interview with Debra Flanagan of Macaroni Kid
Jenny & Sheena had the opportunity to chat with Debra Flanagan of Macaroni Kid Northside Chicago. Macaroni Kid is a publisher that share events and activities for families and kids across the US and Canada. Debra shares some of her hidden gems around Chicago.
For more from Macaroni Kid, find them on Instagram: @northsidchicagomackid and @macaronikidskokie, on Facebook or visit their website: https://northsidechicago.macaronikid.com/ and https://skokie.macaronikid.com/. If you're not from the Chicago area, find your local Macaroni Kid.
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. -
The Joys of Potty Training
In this week's episode, Jenny & Sheena discuss the ups and downs of potty training. Whether you follow a specific method/program or just wing it, potty training can be daunting (and messy)!
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. -
Navigating the Emotions of Early Intervention
In this episode, Jenny & Sheena discuss some of the complicated emotions that can come with your child(ren) needing early intervention. While it may feel hard, it's helpful to remember that there are so many wonderful therapists and people out there who want to support your child.
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. -
Interview with Kelsey Mora, Chief Clinical Officer of Pickles Group and Author of The Dot Method
Did you know that January is Children Impacted by a Parent's Cancer Month? This awareness month was founded by Kesem in 2018, and our guest has dedicated her career to helping kids. Kelsey Mora, a dual-certified child-life specialist and therapist, is also the author of The Dot Method and the Chief Clinical Officer of Pickles Group. As the daughter of a cancer survivor, Sheena has volunteered with Pickles Group since their start and loves the work that Kelsey and Pickles Group are doing to support kids as they navigate what can be a really challenging journey for a family.
For more from Kelsey, follow her on Instagram: @childlifetherapist or visit her website: www.childlifetherapist.com and find out more about her book, The Dot Method. For more information on Pickles Group, visit their website: www.picklesgroup.org.
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. -
Holiday Regulation with Special Guest, Dr. Rachael Levine
Are you stressed about the holidays? What about winter break?! It's hard to stay calm when you want everything to go perfectly, and you're busy creating a magical season for your kids. In this episode, Jenny & Sheena chat with special guest, Dr. Rachael Levine, a licensed clinical psychologist and nationally certified school psychologist. Dr. Levine shares some really helpful tips & tricks that parents can use at any time, but definitely during this busy holiday season.
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. -
Interview with Melissa Mor of Mrs. Push
Have you heard of the concept of push presents? What happens when you just don't know what gift to get? Mrs. Push can help! Jenny & Sheena chat with Melissa Mor, Founder & Owner of Mrs. Push, a business dedicated to finding the perfect push present for that special mom. Listen to find out more about what a push present is, how Mrs. Push came to be, and more. Melissa also shares about an article written by Petite In Paris regarding Push Present Etiquette.
We have a special code for our listeners! Use code KIDS15 to get 15% off at Mrs. Push.
For more information on Mrs. Push, follow them on Instagram: @shopmrspush or visit their website: www.mrspush.com.
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.
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