Episodes
This is a conversation with Kylie Hempy who is a perinatal therapist and mother of three. In this episode we talk about the FairPlay method and how we can apply it in less traditional homes. We talk about tips for getting the most enjoyment from the busy end of the year. And we touch on a few more general tips for caring for our mental health as we grow our families. If you enjoyed this episode you can follow along on Instagram @kindred_conversations. If there are any guests you would...
Published 11/15/24
Today's Book Club Episode is featuring Raising Mentally Strong Kids by Dr. Daniel Amen (MD) and Charles Fay (PHD). We both enjoyed and highly recommend this book to any parents! The marriage of Love and Logic and Amen Clinics is truly an answer to so many parenting struggles and questions we've had over the years. You can find the book here. You can find the One Page Miracle here. You can find us on Instagram here. We look forward to being with you next Friday!
Published 11/08/24
Published 11/08/24
In this episode we discuss the current favorite books and shows we have been consuming, followed by a few recent favorite purchases. Our episode topic is based off of a phrase that Paris' mom used growing up: "That's life happening for you." She used this phrase to indicate that sometimes things out of your control (whether they seem good or bad) are actually working together in your favor. We talk about a few of the ways we've seen life happening for us over the last few years. If you...
Published 11/01/24
Submission Episode!! This episode was inspired by Brooke Romney’s 52 Modern Manners for Kids. Do you ever find yourself realizing as your kid shouts the details of their latest bathroom break in the grocery store that maybe they didn’t know the unspoken rule of not talking about that information in public? There are plenty of societal norms and manners that are unspoken as adults that actually need to be laid out to children. We accepted submissions from listeners for this topic and have...
Published 10/25/24
This episode is a conversation with Aubrey Fairchild, artist and mother, who left her tech job to enter the world of freelance artistry. We talk about her journey as an artist and then discuss incorporating art and creativity in your life as an individual, as well as with your children. I loved having Aubrey on the podcast and hope you love this episode too! You can find Aubrey's work here and here. You can join in the conversation on instagram here. Join us every Friday for a new...
Published 10/18/24
This episode is a discussion about bringing other adult figures into your children's life in the form of teachers, nannies, babysitters, etc. We talk about how expanding your childrearing village isn't handing your child off to be raised by someone else, but supplementary to the work you are doing in parenting. There are so many benefits to expanding your village and giving your child some space to figure out who they are without you around all the time. Thanks for joining us this week!...
Published 10/11/24
This episode topic has been an interesting thought claiming space in my mind over the last couple of months. In taking the role of parenting seriously, I often blur the lines between “teaching” and “supporting” with “molding” and “controlling”. It’s taken a reality check or two to remind me that my children are not, in fact, blank slates to be molded into what I see as the perfect human. Rather, they are unique individuals having a unique experience in this world and I am but a mentor to help...
Published 10/04/24
This is the last week of our sponsorship with Petite Moss! We love their products and are happy to offer 15% off your purchase on their site with code: kindred. You can shop https://petitemoss.com/. One of the best parts of being a parent is getting to create the magic for your family! In this episode we talk about how our parents made our childhood magical, and what things we want to do for our own children. We talk about birthdays, books, sweet treats, seasonal playlists, and...
Published 09/27/24
Book Club Episode: Remaining You While Raising Them by Alli Worthington Sponsor: Petite Moss You can get 15% off your purchase with code: kindred In this episode we talk about our favorite takeaways from RYWRT. We discuss what we tell ourselves about "good moms", what aspects of our physical and mental health we can be focusing on to be the best versions of ourselves, and modeling less-than perfection for our kids. If you enjoyed this episode you can join in the conversation on...
Published 09/20/24
Sleep regressions and a style chat are on the podcast today! We chat about the recent sleep regression Britt’s 20 month old daughter has been going through and share some of your suggestions for getting through it. Lastly, we chat about finding your personal style and using that as a measure against new wardrobe purchases. Thank you for listening today! If you want to join in the conversation you can follow along on Instagram @kindred_conversations. If you enjoyed today’s episode, please...
Published 09/13/24
This episode is all about our experiences transitioning kids into every day school. This has been a way bigger transition for all parties involved than we had initially expected. We're talking through the emotions, the differences, and the strategies for getting through this "transition period." We also talk through the race Britt just ran at the end of the summer "Hood to Coast." Our sponsor this month is Petite Moss! We love their timeless, beautiful silhouettes for babies and children....
Published 09/06/24
This episode has been brought on by feeling like some of the foundational principles we relied on in "gentle parenting" weren't quite meeting our needs as our children (in age and numbers) have grown. How do you move forward with confidence in parenting when the rules that guided you originally are falling short? In this episode we talk about our evolution of thoughts on parenting: what we've taken with us and what we we've changed our minds on. We talk through consequences, feeling like...
Published 08/30/24
And WE’RE BACK!!! After taking the summer off we thought it was only fitting to spend our first episode back catching up! We sit down and chat about our summers including our highs & lows, parenting wins, and favorite books we read.
Published 08/23/24
We have had so many requests for an episode geared towards prepping for your first baby! We’ve discussed preparing for birth, postpartum, and pregnancy a number of times but this if our first episode all about preparing for the step into motherhood. We hope you enjoy this episode and send it to a soon-to-be mom you know! Thanks for listening!
Published 06/14/24
Petite Moss is a beautiful children's clothing brand with beautiful silhouettes, timeless patterns, and comfortable pieces. We love their brand and products so much we reached out to Annie (founder) to feature them on the podcast and got the opportunity to interview her on her journey to starting a company while also growing her family. I loved her honestly, transparency, and willingness to share a behind the scenes view of what it's like running Petite Moss. You can check out Petite Moss...
Published 06/07/24
Talking about a favorite quote from Alli Worthington’s “Remaining You While Raising Them.” In this episode we discuss how this quote shapes our view of parenting and motherhood. We talk about caring for ourselves in ways that feel fulfilling.
Published 06/04/24
Today we’re chatting about finding the balance between fun and routine this summer. Our kids are out of school and we want to cherish this time… and stay sane!
Published 05/24/24
This episode was inspired by a Tik Tok that Paris saw, explaining that asking favors of your friends feels like a radical act in our world of efficiency, Uber, and DoorDash. We talk about our general rules of thumb when asking for favors, what feels kind of annoying when asked a favor, and our general feelings of the vulnerability required to deepen any relationship. If you enjoyed this episode of Kindred Conversations, join us next week on the pod and on Instagram @kindred_conversations!
Published 05/17/24
Shira Gill is a globally recognized home organizing expert, bestselling author, and speaker. She has inspired thousands of people to clear clutter from their homes and lives, and developed a process and toolkit that applies to anyone, regardless of budget, space, or lifestyle. In this episode she joins Britt and discusses how we can manage mental clutter and set up systems that work for our families!
Published 05/10/24
In preparation for the summer and traveling season ahead, we are talking about something we would both consider ourselves experts in: roadtrips! Traveling with little kids is an intense and specific challenge. When roadtripping with my family, preparation is the name of the game. We talk about all the food, activities, stops, etc. that work for our families in this phase of life when traveling by car!
Published 05/02/24
Submission Episode! We requested all of your best household hacks that make life a little easier with little kids. So many tips were about where you keep and how you maintain shoes and socks 🤣. Who knew socks would become such a big deal once you had little kids in your home?? Thank you for all the tips! You can join in the conversation @kindred_conversations on Instagram!
Published 04/26/24
It can be tempting to stay inside all day in a “safe space” for your children. But, we are both believers that getting out of the house is important for your mental health and provides valuable learning opportunities for your children. In this episode we talk all about our favorite outings with kids, family centric vs. kid centric outings, and how we like to prepare for said outings. I don’t know why the only examples of adult outings I could come up with were a hair appointment and OBGYN...
Published 04/12/24
Paris interviews Britt in this episode all about reflecting on the last decade and looking to the next one. We talk about gaining empathy for others, sliding in and out of hobbies and habits while growing your family, and redefining yourself every few years. Sign up to recieve our weekly newsletter here! If you enjoyed this episode go leave a review on Spotify and the Apple Podcast app.
Published 04/05/24