Episodes
Join our hosts Nabeeha and Wardah as they discuss the question: Do you parent with your culture?
Published 12/07/22
Published 12/07/22
Join our hosts Nabeeha and Wardah as they discuss the question: Do you ever solo parent?
Published 11/30/22
Would ya? Join our hosts Nabeeha and Wardah as they discuss the question: Would you ever adopt?
Published 11/24/22
You mean when I first became a mom, or...now? Join our hosts Nabeeha and Wardah as they discuss the question: Are you an older mom?
Published 11/16/22
Keep a united front! Join our hosts Nabeeha and Wardah as they discuss the question: Do you disagree on parenting styles with your spouse?
Published 11/09/22
Run to a land far, far away...with kids, though? Join our hosts Nabeeha and Wardah as they discuss the question: Would you ever live abroad with kids?
Published 11/02/22
Fifty Episode Celebration! We made it to 50 episodes Alhamdulillah. This week we step back and reflect on recording these past two years and hitting the milestone of 50 episodes. We also switch it up in honor of this and have a little fun answers some questions we often get. Join hosts Nabeeha and Wardah as we answer questions about our regrets, goals, and dreams but also get deep about our struggles. We also throw some fun trivia so you can get to know us better. It’s a light and happy...
Published 10/26/22
Kids, let’s stop the fighting! Wait, what do you mean that’s not fair. And she took your what? He did what? Enough is enough. Join our hosts as they discuss the question: Do your kids fight? The reality of the social dynamics in a family requires intentional work. Everyone does not always get along without any conflict and that’s actually okay. In fact, when done right, it can actually be a healthy opportunity for learning. Kids will inevitably have disagreements and having the right tools...
Published 10/19/22
Can any time be truly "free"? Join our hosts as they discuss the question: Do you have free time?
Published 06/29/22
Check up time! Join our hosts as they discuss the question: How do you deal with doctor visits? Going to the doctor is a big responsibility and can even be stressful at times. However, it is a top priority, that we as parents tackle as part of raising heathy kids. Despite this, can there be a way to level up those doctor trips? What types of considerations should be made? Join hosts Nabeeha and Wardah as they discuss what they have found to work when it comes to conquering doctor visits and...
Published 06/22/22
We are F-A-M-I-L-Y! Another chat on family dynamics…it is THAT important! Join our hosts as they discuss the question: Do your parents live with you? For some of us, interactions are abundant and part of our every day life. Living with parents (or them living with you) can certainly have its perks and drawbacks. What role do grandparents and close relatives play upon your family’s decisions? It’s time for a real talk, old school family meeting on this one. Join hosts Nabeeha and Wardah as...
Published 06/15/22
Let’s share: what differences have you found parenting your girls and boys (if any)? Does your personal experience resonate with others? Join our hosts as they discuss the question: Do you parent your girls and boys differently? How much has your parenting choices been impacted by society, culture and family dynamics? Join hosts Nabeeha and Wardah as we reflect on this and the ways our kids' genders have influenced our parenting over the years.
Published 06/08/22
Summer break has arrived! For many, this means family vacation, road trips, and taking off into the clouds. Join our hosts as they discuss the question: Do you like traveling with kids? As mothers, we often find ourselves torn between the happiness and joy of traveling and making memories with our kiddos and the drawbacks and downside of traveling with kids of all ages. It’s some serious business but certainly worth it. Join hosts Nabeeha and Wardah as we discuss the reasons we may choose to...
Published 06/01/22
BURNT OUT? ME? NO! Join our hosts as they discuss the question: Are you burnt out? With the natural stressors of motherhood, work, and life, how do you cope when you've just had enough? Have you built out systems to help you when you get to that point? What are ways to recognize and address burnout in moments and in the grander scheme of our lives? Join hosts Nabeeha and Wardah as they talk through their experiences of burnout and the mechanisms they've had to build and adapt to get through...
Published 05/25/22
Remember girls' night out? Or is it a distant memory for you? Join our hosts as they discuss the question: Has friendship changed after becoming a mother? Hear them discuss friendships and how they evolve and change like everything else. As moms, how have your friendships been impacted by your children? Do your kids' play dates dictate your friend circle? Or have those ride-or-die friendships from the past still endure through the test of time? Join hosts Nabeeha and Wardah as they chat...
Published 05/18/22
Let’s talk tantrums…How do you deal? We have all faced those hard moments with toddlers, kids and even teens. Join our hosts as they discuss the question: How do you deal with tantrums? Is there any secret to gracefully handling these big feelings? Or how about avoiding it all together? Join hosts Nabeeha and Wardah as chat about how tantrums can be managed and furthermore how we can raise our kids to be resilient and able to regulate their emotions as they grow. What deeper messages can we...
Published 05/11/22
Hmm...I'm not so sure. Join our hosts as they discuss the question: Are you decisive? What do YOU think? Can you JUST make a decision? Why did you make a decision WITHOUT telling me? LET’S TALK: Is there really a way to approach decisions where there can be a win-win? Join hosts Nabeeha and Wardah as they talk about their experiences and tips around being decisive and mechanisms found in the religion that help us make the best decisions for ourselves and instill this quality in our...
Published 04/27/22
Are we ready to talk about this already? Join our hosts as they discuss the question: Do you feel judged for being a working mom, or for being a stay-at-home mom? Have you experienced shame, astonishment, or simple judgment for your life choices? We get into the discussion today about what goes into choosing to be a working or stay-at-home mom and how we cope with unwarranted opinions of others. How does judgment affect you or have you risen above it all? Join hosts Nabeeha and Wardah as...
Published 04/20/22
Time for chores! Join our hosts as they discuss the question: do your kids do chores? Cleanup time and picking up after yourself may be things we instill early on, but as kids grow, how do we develop habits of taking care of our home together? Is teaching them over and over again really worth it? How can you keep it all organized and consistent with the chaos of everyday life with kids? Join hosts Nabeeha and Wardah as they offer their advice and perspectives on establishing chores in the...
Published 04/13/22
Ramadan is in the air! Join our hosts as they discuss the question: how do you share Ramadan with others? As our families ring in this special time of the year, how do we go about making it a fun time for our children, but also help our neighbors, fellow parents, and classmates understand our yearly blessed occasion? Join hosts Nabeeha and Wardah as they provide their experiences, tips, and stories on how they've been able to share Ramadan with others, and make it a fun and meaningful...
Published 04/06/22
In-laws or outlaws? Time for the in-law talk! Join our hosts as they discussion the question: do you like your in-laws? Does the thought of holidays bring you anxiety when you think about spending time with your in-laws? How do these many in-law relationships play into the greater family dynamic? Why do so many of us struggle to feel peace and acceptance in these lifelong relationships? What can we do to make this a more meaningful exchange? Join hosts Nabeeha and Wardah as they tackle an...
Published 11/24/21
Heavy but important! Join our hosts as they discussion the question: have you ever talked to your kids about death? This week’s topic can be a hard one because it centers on this difficult exchange surrounding death and loss. Furthermore, we consider how our perspective on death can is directly impacted by our beliefs and why the terminology and approach can make a big difference. Join hosts Nabeeha and Wardah as they tackle the intricacies of teaching our children about death and loss, and...
Published 11/17/21
Call the babysitter, we're going out! It’s date night! Join our hosts as they discussion the question: do you have "date night?" This week we open up about the reality of maintaining the marital bond and how we can use date night to achieve this goal. We talk about creative ways to fit date night into a busy life and reflect upon our own challenges in this pursuit. This conversation gets H-O-T! Join hosts Nabeeha and Wardah as they discuss how "date night" has evolved throughout their...
Published 11/10/21
Hey good looking! How you feeling? Join our hosts as they discussion the question: are you happy with your body? Body image is the conversation this week. Let’s face it: when we don’t LOOK or FEEL our best, it can take a toll. It can really mess with our overall feelings of self worth. Are you tired and out of shape? That’s not ideal either. But how do we start to change? Join us to discuss what impact the culture has on our views of our own bodies, what it means to love yourself but still...
Published 11/03/21