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As imperfect moms, some days we are just trying to keep our head above water. We are the ultimate “Mom Treading Water.” Whether you are a SAHM (stay-at-home mom), a mom who works out of the home, or somewhere in between, we all have our challenges, benefits, and experiences. However, what we do share in common is that we are all imperfect moms. As an imperfect mom, wife, and human, I am exposing myself intending to normalize the sisterhood of imperfect moms. None of us are perfect, no matter what image someone attempts to portray. Mom Treading Water encourages being kind to yourself while discovering your imperfections with compassion. As we learn about ourselves, we become better moms and humans. Thank you for joining me on this imperfect journey. Be kind to yourself. Be kind to others.

Mom Treading Water (The Imperfect Mom‪)‬ Melissa Libby

    • Kids & Family
    • 5.0 • 22 Ratings

As imperfect moms, some days we are just trying to keep our head above water. We are the ultimate “Mom Treading Water.” Whether you are a SAHM (stay-at-home mom), a mom who works out of the home, or somewhere in between, we all have our challenges, benefits, and experiences. However, what we do share in common is that we are all imperfect moms. As an imperfect mom, wife, and human, I am exposing myself intending to normalize the sisterhood of imperfect moms. None of us are perfect, no matter what image someone attempts to portray. Mom Treading Water encourages being kind to yourself while discovering your imperfections with compassion. As we learn about ourselves, we become better moms and humans. Thank you for joining me on this imperfect journey. Be kind to yourself. Be kind to others.

    SAHM and Working Moms: Treading Water Requires Strength, and Women Are Strong

    SAHM and Working Moms: Treading Water Requires Strength, and Women Are Strong

    SAHM and Working Moms: Treading Water Requires Strength, and Women Are Strong
    Undoubtedly, women are strong, making moms strong as a mother.  Treading Water demands strength and stamina.  As a SAHM, I know being a mom is not for the weak.  
    We are imperfect and always will be, but we are strong as SAHMs and Working Moms!
    Check out our Strong as a Mother merch and much more at https://mom-treading-water.square.site/ 
    Please be sure to join our mailing list to learn about new updates to the savings! https://www.momtreadingwater.com/subscribe/ 
    Check outthe mom self-love journal on Amazon.   When moms take those few minutes each day to practice self-love, it allows us to love others at our best.   
    Getting to Know You: The Family Journal and Game to learn more about your family and record the fun memories.  Now available on Amazon!  
    A Day In The Life Of A Stay-At-Home Mom journal provides 2 pages for each day.  Completing the reverse to-do list is the perfect reminder of all you accomplish in a single day. Most importantly, it will reflect the unmeasurable value you bring to your family.
    Mom Treading Water (The Imperfect Mom) is available on all podcast apps or right here! www.momtreadingwater.com/podcast-episodes/
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    • 12 min
    Living on an Average Income Household as a SAHM: 11 Easy Tips

    Living on an Average Income Household as a SAHM: 11 Easy Tips

    As a continuation from last week’s episode, here are ways we live on an average income allowing me to be a SAHM.  The following tips are not just for SAHMs but all moms and anyone looking to make some easy financial adjustments.  
    Please note that I am not a financial advisor, and this is not financial advice.  I am sharing our experiences in hopes of helping others.
    Rakuten: Rakuten is one of my favorites and a  FREE APP!    You search where you plan to shop, click on that particular store, and start saving.
    *For examples, click here. You will earn $30 when you spend $30, and I will earn $30 too. Please refer to Rakuten for details.Ibotta: Ibotta is a great app for saving money on everyday purchases like groceries!  Please refer to Ibotta for details and terms and to earn $10 fast!!. *Check it out by clicking here Check out our Moms Saving Money new section on our website at https://www.momtreadingwater.com/moms-saving-money/  
    Episodes to work toward financial freedom:  https://www.momtreadingwater.com/podcast-episodes/financial-freedom-podcast-episodes/
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    Now on Amazon:  
    the mom self-love journal
    Getting to Know You: The Family Journal and Game
    A Day In The Life Of A Stay-At-Home Mom 
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    • 17 min
    Moms, Save Money on Groceries and Food

    Moms, Save Money on Groceries and Food

    Both moms and dads ask us how we can financially survive on 1 income, allowing me to be a  SAHM.  
    Learn our tips and tricks for fast and easy savings on managing our food and grocery bills.   
    Please note that I am not a financial advisor.  This is not financial advice.  I am sharing our experiences in hopes of helping other moms and dads keep more of their hard-earned money in their pockets.  
    Rakuten: Rakuten is one of my favorites and a  FREE APP!    You search where you plan to shop, click on that particular store, and start saving.  Some examples of stores include Target, Walmart, Kohl’s, Old Navy, and more! Bonus offers are not uncommon!
    *For example, click here. You will earn $30 when you spend $30, and I will earn $30 too. Please refer to Rakuten for details.Ibotta: Ibotta is a great app for saving money on everyday purchases like groceries!
    Please refer to Ibotta for details and terms and to earn $10 fast!!. *Check it out by clicking here Check out our Moms Saving Money new section on our website at https://www.momtreadingwater.com/moms-saving-money/  
    Please be sure to join our mailing list to learn about new updates to the savings! https://www.momtreadingwater.com/subscribe/ 

    Check out the mom self-love journal ,   Getting to Know You: The Family Journal and Game and A Day In The Life Of A Stay-At-Home Mom .  Now available on Amazon!  
    Please rate, review, subscribe, and share Mom Treading Water.  Thank you!
    Please join our Facebook Group, Mom Treading Water: https://www.facebook.com/groups/490411995647295/  
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1QJgpKp6z0U&t=51s
    TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMd3dbnxT/
    Instagram: @imperfectmomtreadingwater 
    Pinterest: https://pin.it/cNQYnJo 
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     *Please note that I may earn a small commission on affiliate links at no extra cost to you.  Thank you for supporting the success of Mom Treading Water.   

    • 17 min
    Confidence Within: (One Mother Learning From Her Daughter)

    Confidence Within: (One Mother Learning From Her Daughter)

    Confidence Within:  Mothers and Daughters Learning From Each Other 
    My 5-year-old daughter, Mickey, shares her voice and claims her rightful space. She is her own person, and her confidence within has changed my life.  

    To try and mold her to be who I think she should be is wrong.  She has a right to be herself.  

    She is not a reflection of me and to treat her as such is projecting my own insecurities onto her.   
    When I feel challenged or fearful of finding my confidence within, I think, “WWMD?”  What would Mickey do? Undoubtedly, she would be true to herself and remain persistent.  
    Her confidence within is my inspiration. 
    Check out the mom self-love journal on Amazon.   When moms take those few minutes each day to practice self-love, it allows us to love others at our best.   
    Getting to Know You: The Family Journal and Game to learn more about your family and record the fun memories. Now available on Amazon!  
    A Day In The Life Of A Stay-At-Home Mom journal provides 2 pages for each day. Completing the reverse to-do list is the perfect reminder of all you accomplish in a single day. Most importantly, it will reflect the unmeasurable value you bring to your family.
    It will prove the dedication required to be a stay-at-home mom to the misinformed.
    Mom Treading Water (The Imperfect Mom) is available on all podcast apps or right here! www.momtreadingwater.com/podcast-episodes/
    Please rate, review, subscribe, and share Mom Treading Water. Thank you!
    Subscribe to Mom Treading Water’s weekly newsletter! https://www.momtreadingwater.com 
    Follow Mom Treading Water:
    Please join our Facebook Group, Mom Treading Water: https://www.facebook.com/groups/490411995647295/  
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1QJgpKp6z0U&t=51s
    TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMd3dbnxT/
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    • 18 min
    Positive Parenting (5 Things I Would Never Do As a Mom)

    Positive Parenting (5 Things I Would Never Do As a Mom)

    Positive Parenting: 5 Things I Would Never Do As a Mom 
    Positive parenting is not always easy.  We partially learn based on our own parental experiences.   With each generation, positive parenting improves.  
    Here are 5 things I would never do as a mom: 
    Hit my childrenAllow my children to play around or in water without responsible supervisionObsessively talk about my weight and negative body imageMake my kids kiss, hug or touch someone Let my children think I am perfect 

    To watch on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@momtreadingwater/video/7129549374673374510?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7009840600867079685


    Check out the mom self-love journal on Amazon.   When moms take those few minutes each day to practice self-love, it allows us to love others at our best.   
    Getting to Know You: The Family Journal and Game to learn more about your family and record the fun memories.  Now available on Amazon!  
    A Day In The Life Of A Stay-At-Home Mom journal provides 2 pages for each day.  Completing the reverse to-do list is the perfect reminder of all you accomplish in a single day. Most importantly, it will reflect the unmeasurable value you bring to your family.
    It will prove the dedication required to be a stay-at-home mom to the misinformed.
    Mom Treading Water (The Imperfect Mom) is available on all podcast apps or right here! www.momtreadingwater.com/podcast-episodes/
    Please rate, review, subscribe, and share Mom Treading Water.  Thank you!
    Subscribe to Mom Treading Water’s weekly newsletter! https://www.momtreadingwater.com 
    Follow Mom Treading Water:
    Please join our Facebook Group, Mom Treading Water: https://www.facebook.com/groups/490411995647295/  
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    • 9 min
    Moms, Say Yes to Your Physical, Mental, and Emotional Health

    Moms, Say Yes to Your Physical, Mental, and Emotional Health

    Moms, Say Yes to Your Physical, Mental, and Emotional Health 
    After reflecting on saying no as a way to set boundaries, I realized the importance of saying yes.  
    As moms, we NEED to say yes to ourselves.  When we say yes to our needs, it is a step in improving our physical, mental, and emotional health.  
    Say yes to your happiness, so we teach our children that we can say yes to ourselves without it being inconsiderate.  
    Challenge yourself to say yes to your needs.   
    Check out the mom self-love journal on Amazon.   When moms take those few minutes each day to practice self-love, it allows us to love others at our best.   
    Getting to Know You: The Family Journal and Game to learn more about your family and record the fun memories.  Now available on Amazon!  
    A Day In The Life Of A Stay-At-Home Mom journal provides 2 pages for each day.  Completing the reverse to-do list is the perfect reminder of all you accomplish in a single day. Most importantly, it will reflect the unmeasurable value you bring to your family.
    It will prove the dedication required to be a stay-at-home mom to the misinformed.
    Mom Treading Water (The Imperfect Mom) is available on all podcast apps or right here! www.momtreadingwater.com/podcast-episodes/
    Please rate, review, subscribe, and share Mom Treading Water.  Thank you!
    Subscribe to Mom Treading Water’s weekly newsletter! https://www.momtreadingwater.com 
    Follow Mom Treading Water:
    Please join our Facebook Group, Mom Treading Water: https://www.facebook.com/groups/490411995647295/  
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    • 11 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
22 Ratings

22 Ratings

mmjackson27 ,

⭐️ A Better Me = A Better Mom, too! ⭐️

I found out about ‘Moms Treading Water’ through a moms group on FB and I am so thankful for the suggestion; The mom was absolutely right —This podcast is a ‘must’ for all moms, whether you’re a SAHM mom or a mom that works away from home.

Each episode covers ‘real’ situations, experiences, examples, feelings, struggles, possible solutions, and so much more precisely pertaining to being a mom.

Thank you, Melissa Libby (I hope I spelled it correctly), for all of your insight, knowledge, helpful hints, tips, skills, and practices offered in each-and-every episode.

For once in a very long time, I feel like I have something to look toward to when it comes to learning to be a better me, which gratefully in return, will make me a better mom too!
—Michelle 💙

Jeanniemomma ,

Realistic and honest

Her approach is realistic, honest and relatable. Looking forward to future episodes and I just signed up for her weekly newsletter!

Barbie0792 ,

Fantastic! Real and honest!

Melissa is such a fun host and provides such unique insights. The more you listen the more you’ll fall in love with her. This is a must listen for mamas everywhere!!

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