Outnumbered

If you too are in the middle of the winter doldrums, this episode of Outnumbered the Podcast is for you! Join us as we explore 5 ways to pull yourself and your children out of the winter blahs and get motivated for school again. Mentioned in this episode: Chalkpastel.com  Craftsy Heckedy Peg Episode 157: Inspired Motherhood Two moms, parenting a combined total of 19 kids and finding joy in the chaos. Join Audrey and Bonnie as they share real parenting tips for real people through humor, advice and compassion. Whether it's tackling how to teach kids to work or discussing where to turn when you're all out of patience, these two experienced moms are here to offer authentic tips for raising children joyfully. Blog: https://outnumberedthepodcast.com/ Podcast: https://outnumberedthepodcast.castos.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/outnumbered Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/outnumberedthepodcast Subscribe to our newsletter HERE: https://mailchi.mp/639f54432095/outnumbered 

There might not be anything worse than a bratty, entitled child who thinks the world owes him something! But in today's society, it's easier than ever to allow our children to get something for nothing. Join us as we explore 5 ways to ensure that your child does NOT grow up entitled: 1. Be the adult and stay unemotional when dealing with children who want something from you.2. Set clear expectations and consequences and follow through with them!3. Don't give your children something for nothing4. Don't reward every task or chore5. Don't fix their mistakes   Preparing to Launch Episode

In this episode, Bonnie and Audrey dive into inspired parenting.  They dig into how and where they find inspiration as mothers and how they seek to inspire their own children.  Also, they share personal experiences of what it looks like when they are inspired and when they are not!  A very fun and inspiring episode! Please support our podcast on Patreon! Never miss another episode by subscribing to our weekly email HERE! Mentioned in this episode: Episode 152: Guest Interview with Carina of Make + Design Classic mothers in books:

Audrey and Bonnie have a combined total of 40+ years of parenting experience which means that they often wish they could travel back in time and redo some of their early parenting years!  But rather than looking back in regret, we're choosing to share our reflections with all of you in hopes of encouraging and uplifting those with young children. Above all, we talk about how to follow your intuition in this episode as we firmly believe that YOU are the best parent for your children. Episodes interviewing moms of special needs kids:Melissa EsplinMegan GibsonEpisode 21: Breastfeeding Episode 8: Kids and Sleep Episode 106: Get a baby to sleep Episode 135: Sleeping Arrangements Episode 41: Potty Training Episode 12: Intentional Parenting Episode 27: Mother's Intuition

Quick check: what do you think about marriage?  In the next episode in their marriage series, Bonnie & Audrey share 3 areas of focus and 3 tips for improving your mindset surrounding marriage.  Your thoughts about marriage affect your feelings about marriage, so it's really important to get this one right! Please support our podcast on Patreon! Mentioned in this episode: Episode 151- Marriage: Intimacy Episode 64- Body Image Episode 92- Marriage: Communication

Organizing and storing the photos, videos and memories of your family is just one MORE thing on our list of to-do's lurking in the background of our consciousness, right? It doesn't have to be that way! Bonnie and Audrey are breaking down their own simple tips for saving their family's visual history in a foolproof way. Don't buy into the pressure of overwhelm! We're here to help you get it under control and give yourself permission to let most of it go.   Qeepsake App (Bonnie's recommendation)

One of our favorite episodes of all time is back today to help you understand the difference between showing ourselves grace and making excuses for when we're feeling a bit lazy. Motherhood can be a strange dichotomy of both utter exhaustion and total boredom and so it's important to understand when we need to push ourselves and when it's essential to give ourselves some rest. We'll walk you through how to navigate this tricky dilemma for both yourself and others.   Episode 52 Goalsetting for Moms Episode 56 Goalsetting for Kids Brene Brown blame animation Brene Brown books Brene Brown videos 

Have you ever felt like you don't have a creative bone in your body?  Like you couldn't possibly find any extra time to create?  Then this episode is for you!  Carina Gardner shares her experiece of earning a living through creative pursuits while raising a family.  She addresses what to do when you feel stuck, and gives some behind-the-scenes glimpse into how to find success in the creative industry. Please support our podcast on Patreon! Find Carina Gardner here. Episode 109: Teenagers Never miss another episode by subscribing to our weekly email HERE!

Experienced wives and mothers, Bonnie & Audrey, share 5 beliefs they use to keep the intimacy in their own marriages alive.   1. Keeping intimacy private 2. The importance of positive language surrounding intimacy 3. Physical, mental, and emotional health all contribute to healthy intimacy 4. Women's rights and their role in intimacy in marriage 5. Seeking outside help for intimacy issues This is one episode you do NOT want to miss! Please support our podcast on Patreon! Never miss another episode by subscribing to our weekly email HERE! Mentioned in this episode: Episode 19 Talking to kids about sex Episode 50 Post Pregnancy Fitness

We get asked ALL the time what it's like being a mother to many children (Audrey has 9 and Bonnie has 10!) and so today we're pulling back the curtain on the suprises, challenges and blessings of having a large family. We're linking to lots of previous episodes today as well since we've covered many of these topics in detail already. If you've also contemplated raising many children, or are just curious about what it's like, we hope you love this episode!  Episode 95: Small House, Large Family Bonnie's blog post on pros and cons of a large family Episode 62 with Mary Jordan on running household like a business Episode 32: One-on-One Time Episode 85: Self-Care for Busy Moms Episode 50: Post-Pregnancy Fitness

Dealing with job loss or an unexpected decrease in income has become all too common for many of us since COVID showed up so today we're addressing this scary issue head on. We're talking through the negative mindset that so many of us like to hold on to, how to decrease spending, increase income and how to solve the problem of being too wrapped up in our own problems by reaching out and serving others in need. Bonnie's blog post about surviving a drastic income cut Episode 25 : How to Afford Kids Episode 148: Getting Unstuck with Your Money Episode 37: SAHM's Episode : Working Moms

Money is a sticky, uncomfortable topic for lots of women. Too many of us struggle to balance our spending and saving with our values in order to create a comfortable, happy life, without guilt or deprivation. Emily Burnett of Moso Money is an expert at helping other women get "unstuck" with their money. And it's no wonder why she's so great at it; she herself lived a life of debt and guilt for many years before she became a budgeting guru. She knows all too well what it feels like to overspend, feel badly about it and then worry incessantly about making better choices next month. Join us as we hear how Emily turned her finances around and how she can help you do the same. Emily's website: Moso Money Follow Emily on Instagram Emily's free handbook Emily's paid budgeting course

When more than one kid is in the family, tattling enters the picture!  As moms to 9 and 10 kids respectively, Audrey & Bonnie have had to deal with kids who tattle.  Thanks to those experiences, we're able to confidently share with you this episode all about WHY kids tattle, and the 5 tools we use to help our kids quit. Please support our podcast on Patreon! Never miss another episode by subscribing to our email HERE! Mentioned in this episode: Kids Who Whine {Episode 121} Sibling Rivalry {Episode 38} Funny Joanna Gaines video

Thinking about having or adopting a child? We love this exciting time, even though it can be fraught with anxiety. Many parents (or parents-to-be) find themselves worrying about whether or not they're emotionally, financially or even physically prepared to grow their family. Audrey and Bonnie have been in this situation almost more times than they can count! (18 times, to be precise) and have so much advice to share on what to do to get ready to bring a(nother) child into your home. You're gonna love this one! Episode 25 on How to Afford Kids Episode 10 on Postpartum Depression and Anxiety Bonnie blog post on what you need for baby Episode 119 on Babywearing  Episode 88 on Outside Time

We've got a treat for you: in this Episode, we're bringing back our episode about Alternative Holiday Traditions!  Yes, it's time to start thinking about the holidays, but 1st you need to listen to this to make this year the best celebration yet! Have you ever stressed out over a holiday tradition and wondered why you're still celebrating that way? Or maybe it's easy for you to allow the agenda of family members and friends override your own holiday priorities? If so, this is the episode for you! We talk about the pros and cons of changing up holiday traditions and celebrations, as well as 3 steps for making changes as painless as possible. This episode is all about finding what serves you and your family best and intentionally choosing that over what everyone else is doing. Recommendations: Aundi Kolber on IG Live Free Creative's episode on Magical Minimal Holidays Outnumbered Episode 45: Stress Free Holidays

Every organization, be it a business, charity or family, needs a vision! If we want unity, love, cooperation and progress towards a common goal, we must teach our children what we envision for our family. Today we're diving into the topic to help you all understand what goes into a family vision, how to create one and communicate it to your family, and some of the incredible blessings you can expect to see once you've implemented it. Episode 93: Communication in Marriage Episode 62 with Guest Mary Jordan

If you've listened to any of our past episodes, you probably already know how passionate we are about keeping our kids safe from the dangers and evils of the unfiltered internet. But how is a parent supposed to teach their child good communication skills and safe technological habits without giving him the entire Internet in his pocket? Anne Marie McDonald, VP of PR & Communications at Gabb Wireless, joins us today to share Gabb's mission and the tools they've developed to help us teach our children how to appropriately use "tech in steps". As parents themselves, the founders and executives at Gabb Wireless are leading the forefront of safe technology to help our children navigate this complex yet amazing world of technology. Use our discount code (OUTNUMBERED) to grab your own Gabb watch or phone here!  

Toys are synonymous with childhood and we love giving our kids fun things to play with! But could toys possibly be getting in the way of our children's best chance at learning and growth? Join as we discuss how to best implement toys in your home, some unique ways kids play with non-toy items and a list of our favorite toys for specific ages.  Baby Teether Episode 132: Imaginary FriendsEpisode 43: Raising BoysEpisode 44: Raising GirlsEpisode 88: Importance of Outdoor Time  

This episode is brought to you by Homeschool Tracker...the only way to stay sane (and organized too!) while homeschooling! How is your child's spelling ability?  In this episode, Bonnie & Audrey explore how to help kids improve their spelling.  They break it down into the 7 different learning styles and how to help each one improve their spelling.   Mentioned in this episode: Pronunciation poem Well Trained Mind Spelling Curriculums: Explode the Code Spelling Workout Tricks of the Trade and Teach Any Child to Spell Spelling U See Time 4 Learning Spelling Games: Bananagrams Scrabble Crossword puzzles Magnet letters Boggle Quiddler

You may have already enjoyed episode 20 where we talk about giving ourselves grace during a survival time but what about when things calm down again and you're STILL overwhelmed?  It's time to lower those expectations! Today we'll walk you through how to determine your top priorities and learn to let go of all the rest without guilt or drama. We can't wait for you to get the peace and contentment that comes with leaving the less important tasks behind. Bonnie's blog post about How Kids Thrive When Ovewhelmed