The Modern Mom

Caroline Dettman
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Think of this as your weekly break-room chat with your mom coworkers. Caroline covers what’s trending, what’s working in real life, and how modern moms are balancing ambition, chaos, and family, so you’ll never feel like you’re doing this mom thing alone.

Episodes

  1. JAN 26

    IS THIS THE GREATEST MOM HACK OF ALL TIME? with THE MARKETPLACE MOM

    Send us a text What happens when you leave the office, trade coworkers for toddlers, and suddenly realize you miss adult conversation just as much as a paycheck? In today’s episode, we’re talking about finding community in motherhood and turning your household clutter into cash—without leaving your house. I’m joined by Olivia, aka The Marketplace Mom, who has completed 800+ porch pickups and mastered the art of selling on Facebook Marketplace safely, efficiently, and without the overwhelm. As we wrap up our January Home Reset, Olivia shares exactly how moms can start selling what they no longer need—from used tennis shoes to baby gear to even broken appliances (yes, really!) We break down what actually sells, common mistakes new sellers make, why porch pickup is the safest option, and the mindset shift that makes Marketplace feel empowering instead of intimidating. Plus, we chat about modern mom “coworkers,” playdate dinners as the ultimate mom hack, and why Marketplace might just be the most flexible side hustle in motherhood. In this episode, you’ll learn: The easiest first item to sell if you’ve never listed beforeWhy porch pickup beats parking lot meetups every timeWhat items are always worth listing (and which ones surprise people)How to avoid no-shows, burnout, and Marketplace frustrationWhy patience—not price cuts—is the real secret to sellingIf you’re decluttering, craving adult interaction, or looking for a low-effort way to put extra money back in your pocket, this episode is for you. 🎧 Follow Olivia at @themarketplacemom 💰 Grab her Marketplace Guides here, and  📲 Tag us when you list your first item: @caroline_dettman ____________________________ Find Caroline online: Instagram: @themodernmompod and @caroline_dettman Email: carolinethemodernmom@gmail.com

    46 min

  2. JAN 5

    MOMS DO THIS 100% BETTER: NEW YEAR, SAME MENTAL LOAD

    Send us a text It’s Monday, January 5th, 2026 — the first mom work week of the new year — and this is our first Monday meeting of 2026. Welcome back to The Modern Mom. In today’s episode, Caroline Dettman kicks off the year with some much-needed mom water cooler talk, because stay-at-home moms deserve community, conversation, and a break room too. We’re chatting pop culture (yes, Tom Brady and Alix Earle), billion-dollar lottery dreams, and why moms are still carrying the majority of the mental load and invisible labor at home — especially when it comes to healthcare. You’ll also hear: Why moms are the true CEOs of family healthcare (and the stats that prove it)A powerful mindset shift for recognizing your unpaid laborThe 5:1 parenting rule that can boost your child’s confidence and reduce family stressHow to reset your home after winter break without burning outA flexible 10-day home reset challenge designed for real mom schedulesA simple routine rundown to help you plan smarter for next year’s holidaysA Mom Hack Monday on screen-free activities that actually workA Mom Hall of Fame fantasy draft featuring the best screen-free gifts and activities for kidsIf you’re a stay-at-home mom, working mom, or anywhere in between — and you’re trying to recover from winter break, reduce overwhelm, and start the new year feeling more organized and seen — this episode is for you. Pour your coffee, clock in, and let’s start the year together. ____________________________ Find Caroline online: Instagram: @themodernmompod and @caroline_dettman Email: carolinethemodernmom@gmail.com

    28 min

  3. 12/22/2025

    THE CEO NEVER LOGS OFF

    Send us a text In this Christmas week episode of The Modern Mom, Caroline Dettman welcomes you to the busiest week of the year and gives credit where it’s due: to the moms holding the entire season together. From teacher gifts and theme days to concerts, cookies, and clean Christmas pajamas, if you made it this far—you’re crushing it. In today’s water cooler chat, Caroline covers: The viral teacher who shot his shot with Khloé KardashianMacaulay Culkin trying to convince his kids he’s not Kevin from Home AloneKylie Kelce’s refreshing take on aging, Botox, and raising confident daughtersPete Davidson officially entering his girl-dad, minivan era (yes, really)Then, Caroline switches gears into Christmas Morning CEO mode, sharing her family’s non-negotiable rules for a calmer, slower, more enjoyable holiday morning—including what must be pre-assembled, how presents are opened, and why routines don’t disappear just because it’s Christmas. Finally, she answers the real question: what do moms actually want for Christmas? (Hint: it’s not another candle.) From sleep and robot vacuums to mental-load-saving systems and uninterrupted couch time, this episode is equal parts funny, validating, and painfully accurate. Pour the coffee, take a breath, and let this be your reminder: you are doing an incredible job—and the CEO of your home never clocks out. ⭐ Don’t forget to leave a five-star rating and review wherever you’re listening.  🎧 New episodes of Modern Moms drop every Monday. ____________________________ Find Caroline online: Instagram: @themodernmompod and @caroline_dettman Email: carolinethemodernmom@gmail.com

    27 min

  4. 12/08/2025

    DECEMBER IS DOING THE MOST

    Send us a text This week on Modern Moms, Caroline kicks off the Mom Work Week with a much-needed break-room catch-up. Between snowstorms, birthday parties, spirit days, and the never-ending holiday to-dos, this is "The One Where December Tries to Break Us" — and we’re talking about it. Then we dive into the headlines you might have missed while you were planning, wrapping, shipping, chauffeuring, cooking, and keeping your entire extended family alive. From Taylor + Travis wedding rumors (Ocean House, really?!) to Robert Irwin’s record-breaking DWTS win, a “hot nanny” plot twist, and what scientists say about the mental health magic of weekly family rituals. Plus: Caroline drafts her Fantasy Holiday Movie Team, shares a Mom Hack Monday that will save you actual dollars this season, and asks the very important question: Why aren’t Black-Friday-level deals available for normal household stuff… in February? Tap play, clock in, and let’s start the week together, mom-coworkers. ____________________________ Find Caroline online: Instagram: @themodernmompod and @caroline_dettman Email: carolinethemodernmom@gmail.com

    22 min

  5. 11/17/2025

    IS THIS THE BEST (CONTROVERSIAL) MOM HACK?

    Send us a text In today’s episode, Caroline breaks down the Toy Story 5 trailer (yes, including the mysterious return of Woody), the newest villain “Lily Pad,” and Disney’s surprising take on screen time. Then we dive straight into the piping hot tea from Secret Lives of Mormon Wives season 3—affairs, flirty reunions, MomTok crossovers, and why Hulu’s casting department deserves an award. Caroline also covers new research on American loneliness, why moms may be uniquely positioned to bring back in-person friendships, and the surprising study showing parents of four or more kids feeling calmer and more fulfilled. And for Mom Hack Monday? A game-changing one: outsourcing. From cleaning to childcare to mental-load hacks—and even no-spend outsourcing ideas—you’ll walk away knowing exactly how to lighten your load before the holiday chaos hits. ✨ Save on your first two months of Fashionpass with code CAROLINE937Q ____________________________ Find Caroline online: Instagram: @themodernmompod and @caroline_dettman Email: carolinethemodernmom@gmail.com

    23 min

  6. 11/03/2025

    YOUR MOM WINTER ARC STARTS HERE

    Send us a text The holiday season is coming in hot — but what if this year felt calm, cozy, and actually under control? Caroline kicks off November with a deep dive into the viral “Winter Arc” trend and how moms can use it as an on-ramp to a smoother home and happier self before the new year. From 90s holiday nostalgia and the Malcolm in the Middle reboot to Abby Wambach’s take on why parents should skip sports practices, this episode blends trending topics with real-life mom talk and practical self-care. If you’re ready to stop starting over every January, this is your sign to begin your own Winter Arc now — with small routines, realistic habits, and a cozy home that feels peaceful all season long. ____________________________ Find Caroline online: Instagram: @themodernmompod and @caroline_dettman Email: carolinethemodernmom@gmail.com

    24 min

  7. 10/27/2025

    THE BABY PRODUCTS MOMS ACTUALLY SWEAR BY (AND THE ONES THAT FLOPPED) WITH SHANNON WILLETT

    Send us a text What happens when motherhood meets the algorithm? Today on The Modern Mom, we’re joined by Shannon Willett of ParentingProductsGuru and we're unpacking the wild world of mom creators, baby gear obsessions, and the new rules of modern motherhood. From the endless hunt for the “right” bottle warmer to the rise of Utah’s picture-perfect mom influencers, we’re getting real about what’s helpful, what’s hype, and how to stay grounded through it all. If you’ve ever felt caught between wanting to do it all and wanting to delete Instagram altogether — this one’s for you. 🎧 In this episode: Why certain baby products actually make life easier (and which ones don’t)How the “Utah mom” aesthetic took over TikTok and InstagramThe pressure and power of creating content as a modern momThis is your weekly reminder that you’re doing great — even if your “Monday reset” is more chaos than calm. Find Shannon online:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parentingproductsguru/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@parentingproductsguru ____________________________ Find Caroline online: Instagram: @themodernmompod and @caroline_dettman Email: carolinethemodernmom@gmail.com

    49 min

  8. 10/20/2025

    THE SECRET TO STARTING ROUTINES THAT STICK

    Send us a text It’s your Monday Meeting, moms — clock in and lock in for a new week. This week, Caroline breaks down the trending stories moms are talking about: Kim Kardashian’s $1 million beauty budget, the viral SKIMS “faux hair” debate, and why stroller workouts might actually be the smartest postpartum exercise. Then, in this week’s Mom Hall of Fame, we’re drafting the ultimate fall sports mom must-haves, and wrapping up with a practical deep dive on how to finally start — or restart — your home routines without burning out by Wednesday. Perfect for your Monday laundry reset or stroller walk, this episode is your dose of motivation, mom gossip, and mindset all in one. ____________________________ Find Caroline online: Instagram: @themodernmompod and @caroline_dettman Email: carolinethemodernmom@gmail.com

    35 min

  9. 10/13/2025

    iPAD KIDS AND PICKY EATING WITH LIZ KIRKPATRICK

    Send us a text It’s Monday, moms! Time to clock into your weekly meeting. Today, Caroline is joined by Liz Kirkpatrick, speech-language pathologist, pediatric feeding therapist, and founder of The Feeding Academy. Together they chat about taking mealtimes from stressful to successful, helping picky eaters gain confidence, and a viral mom hack that will save every mom serious prep time. In the Break Room Brief, the two discuss Ed Sheeran’s "iPad kid" status, Barbie’s new athlete dolls, Dancing with the Stars' Disney Night, and the return of Reading Rainbow with TikTok’s Mychal the Librarian. Then it’s on to the Mom Hack Monday spotlight—complete with the ultimate Amazon price-tracking secret—and a fantasy draft showdown in the Mom Hall of Fame: Mount Snackmore Edition, where they pick the all-time toddler snack MVPs (get ready to add a few new finds to your cart!) 🎧 Tune in for laughs, mom hacks you’ll actually use, and expert-backed feeding tips to make dinner time a little calmer this week Find Liz online: Website: https://www.thefeedingacademy.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefeedingacademy/ Substack: https://thefeedingacademy.substack.com/ Mentioned in today's episode: Retractable click markers: https://amzn.to/4pVosmi Liz's grape hack Reel: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPO-m7UDYMZ/ Grape slicer tool: https://go.shopmy.us/p-27462016 Liz's Reel for teaching how to eat whole grapes: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C_vaVn-xMLi/ Pizza-flavored meat sticks: https://amzn.to/4oiNyKp Vermont pepperoni sticks: https://amzn.to/4mWpSdy Smash foods PB&J bites: https://amzn.to/4oytWlJ ____________________________ Find Caroline online: Instagram: @themodernmompod and @caroline_dettman Email: carolinethemodernmom@gmail.com

    48 min

  10. 10/06/2025

    THE ONE WHERE WE RESET, RECONNECT, AND BAKE BREAD

    Send us a text This week on The Modern Mom, Caroline kicks off October with your ultimate Monday meeting: equal parts mom-life, pop culture, and practical hacks. We’re talking Taylor Swift’s record-breaking The Life of a Showgirl, Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl announcement, and a Gilmore Girls reunion that’ll have you reminiscing about Stars Hollow. Then, Caroline breaks down the new dolphin parenting trend that’s making “firm yet flexible” the new family motto, plus shares her favorite kitchen shortcut (hint: frozen bread dough = lifesaver). In the Modern Mom Mailbag, she answers how to reset your house when the week totally got away from you — with real, doable strategies for busy moms. Grab your coffee and clock in — this is your new favorite Monday ritual. More on dolphin parenting: https://www.mother.ly/parenting/dolphin-parenting-confident-creative-kids/ Stairs basket: https://amzn.to/4gV4Avr ____________________________ Find Caroline online: Instagram: @themodernmompod and @caroline_dettman Email: carolinethemodernmom@gmail.com

    21 min

  11. 09/30/2025

    YOUR NEW MOM LIFE WATER COOLER CHAT

    Send us a text Welcome to The Modern Mom—the podcast that feels like the break room water cooler chat that moms don’t get, but totally deserve. Join host Caroline for routines, real-life stories, and honest conversations with inspiring moms who are redefining modern motherhood. If you’ve ever reheated the same coffee three times or folded the same laundry twice, this is your show. The Modern Mom is your weekly coworker Slack channel for motherhood, where routines meet reality and no mom does it alone. See you in the carpool line! ____________________________ Find Caroline online: Instagram: @themodernmompod and @caroline_dettman Email: carolinethemodernmom@gmail.com

    2 min

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About

Think of this as your weekly break-room chat with your mom coworkers. Caroline covers what’s trending, what’s working in real life, and how modern moms are balancing ambition, chaos, and family, so you’ll never feel like you’re doing this mom thing alone.

Information

  • Creator
    Caroline Dettman
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    11
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Modern Mom
  • Show Website
    The Modern Mom

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