Best Yamel Belen Podcasts (2024)

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Summer Sanity: Navigating Behaviors During Summer Break and Keeping Calm 29:46

2d ago29:46

29:46

Send us a Text Message. With the school year behind us and long sunny days ahead, how do we keep our sanity while managing our kids' behaviors? The Summer break can be a beautiful time for making memories with your family but sometimes, the change of routine and lack of structure can create changes in your children’s behavior In today’s episode, Ya…

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Summer Sanity: How To Have A Successful Shared Vacation With Other Families 17:48

9d ago17:48

17:48

Send us a Text Message. In today’s episode, continuing on the theme of Summer break, we are discussing travelling with other families. Many of us do it, and it can be a beautiful way of enhancing your Summer holiday - it’s a win for you and your adult friends, and it can be so much fun for our little ones too. However, vacationing with other famili…

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Summer Sanity: Top Travel Tips for Vacationing with Kids to Ensure A Stress-free Summer Break 19:39

16d ago19:39

19:39

Send us a Text Message. With Summer break upon us, many of us are preparing for our family vacations and Summer adventures. However, sometimes the thought of travelling with your children and the extra challenges it can bring can be enough to make you refrain from booking that trip altogether. In this episode, Yamel shares her top travel tips, help…

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Summer Sanity: Summer Break, Sane Spaces: Mastering Home Organization with Kids Around 27:19

24d ago27:19

27:19

Send us a Text Message. Although we all love Summer fun, we all also want a tidy space and sanity in our home and, let’s be honest, Summer break can bring some challenges. When school is out and the kids are home for the Summer, there’s a definite change in the flow of our day and our tidy home may experience a little more mess. So if you find it d…

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Exploring Identity Beyond Motherhood Through Harrison Butker's Speech 29:31

1M ago29:31

29:31

Send us a Text Message. Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker recently sparked controversy following his commencement speech at a private girls school a few weeks ago, where he encouraged the women to embrace their roles as “homemakers”. Today on The Motherhood Kit, Yamel is joined by Dr. Laura Tillman and together they dive deep on this curren…

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Unspoken Joy: Navigating the Taboo of Loving Motherhood 20:48

1M ago20:48

20:48

Send us a Text Message. Why are we so quick to talk about the negative sides of motherhood and yet hold back on sharing the many beautiful sides of the experience? Today on the podcast, Yamel is diving into the topic of the taboo of enjoying motherhood. You too may have noticed a trend in people sharing negative reflections of motherhood, and of pe…

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Mastering Summer Health: How to Safeguard Your Kids from Common Illnesses 25:56

1M ago25:56

25:56

Send us a Text Message. Welcome back to another episode of The Motherhood Kit where today Yamel is diving into the hot topic of safeguarding your children from common summer illnesses. As the warmer weather approaches, it’s essential that we as mothers are armed with knowledge and strategies to keep our little ones healthy and happy. Today, Yamel i…

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Breaking the Stigma: Shining a Light on Maternal Mental Health Month with Danielle Cobo 35:15

2M ago35:15

35:15

Send us a Text Message. Today Yamel is joined by Danielle Cobo to discuss the importance of breaking the stigma around maternal mental health. Danielle is the best-selling author of the book, ‘Unstoppable Grit: Breakthrough The 7 Roadblocks Standing Between You and Achieving Your Goals’, a military spouse and mother to 6-year-old twin boys. Today D…

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What Moms Really Want For Mothers Day (A Rebroadcast) 16:10

2M ago16:10

16:10

Send us a Text Message. Welcome back to another episode of The Motherhood Kit. With mothers day approaching, today we are bringing you a rebroadcast of our popular Mothers Day episode from last year. I’ll be sharing the answers I got from the moms in my audience when I polled them on social media about what they really want for Mothers Day, and I’l…

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How To Overcome Toddler Sleep Challenges and Establish Healthy Bedtime Routines 36:07

2M ago36:07

36:07

Send us a Text Message. Welcome back to The Motherhood Kit, where Yamel is discussing the topic of toddler sleep challenges. Once the new-born phase is over, it can sometimes seem like you’re just starting to get into a good sleep rhythm, when issues with your toddler’s sleep then come out of nowhere! Today Yamel is joined by Jayne Havens, a certif…

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Summer Camps Unplugged: How to Choose the Perfect Adventure for Your Child 19:18

2M ago19:18

19:18

Send us a Text Message. Welcome to another episode of The Motherhood Kit, where Yamel is discussing how to choose the perfect summer camp for your child. As summer break approaches, it can sometimes seem like a daunting task to navigate the endless options, and so today we break down what camps there are available, when to start planning, how much …

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What is Vaginal Steaming? Exploring the Benefits and Rituals for Holistic Wellness 20:25

3M ago20:25

20:25

Send us a Text Message. Welcome to another episode of The Motherhood Kit, where Yamel is exploring the world of vaginal steaming, a practice steeped in history and tradition and increasingly embraced in modern wellness circles. In this episode, Yamel is joined by Lyani Powers, owner of the Modern Herbal Apothecary here in Tampa Bay, and together th…

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Unlocking Bliss: Prenatal & Postpartum Massage for Ultimate Mind-Body Wellness 33:46

3M ago33:46

33:46

Send us a Text Message. Today on The Motherhood Kit, Yamel explores why adding a touch of massage magic to your prenatal and postpartum journey isn’t just a luxury, but an essential ingredient in your recipe for wellness. In this episode, Yamel is joined by Katrina Turco, an experienced mobile massage therapist who specialises in massage therapy fo…

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Nanny Know How - Figuring Out The Right Support Choice For Your Family 41:04

3M ago41:04

41:04

Send us a Text Message. Welcome to another episode of The Motherhood Kit, where today Yamel is joined by special guest Megan Metzler, discussing the world of Nanny Know How. Megan is an experienced business owner and certified business consultant, and her passion for childcare led her to establish a successful nanny agency, Preferred Childcare (PCC…

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Unlocking Wisdom: What I Wish I Knew Before Motherhood – A Deep Dive into Self-Reflection 37:07

3M ago37:07

37:07

Send us a Text Message. Welcome to a special episode of The Motherhood Kit Podcast where Yamel is joined by not one, but two, incredible moms, Gaetane Joseph and Melissa Wolfe, to talk about what they wish they’d known when they started out on their mothering journeys. Between them, Yamel, Melissa and Gaetane have mothered 12 children, and in this …

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We are One! Celebrating One Whole Year Of The Motherhood Kit Podcast 21:32

4M ago21:32

21:32

Send us a Text Message. Welcome to a very special episode of The Motherhood Kit Podcast, because we are celebrating one whole year of the show! Over the course of the last year, we’ve discussed everything from how to handle life transitions as mom, how to engage with your teens, how to help your infant sleep, how to provide nutritious meals for you…

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Ensuring Childbirth Safety and Empowering You In The Process, with Lawyer Gina Mundy 28:10

4M ago28:10

28:10

Send us a Text Message. Welcome to another episode of The Motherhood Kit Podcast where Yamel is joined by Gina Mundy, an attorney that specialises in childbirth cases. For over two decades, she has analysed the mistakes that are made during labor and delivery and, drawing on this knowledge, she has authored the bestselling book - “A Parent’s Guide …

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How To Prepare For Your Birth And Navigate Your Journey With More Confidence 21:10

4M ago21:10

21:10

Send us a Text Message. Welcome to The Motherhood Kit podcast where today Yamel is talking all about how to adequately prepare for your birth experience so that you can navigate your birth with confidence. Childbirth is a sacred rite of passage, and has the power to transform us in ways we’ve never imagined, allowing us to tap into a reservoir of s…

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Empowering Birth Advocacy: Navigating Your Well-Being During Childbirth in the United States – A Comprehensive Guide for Moms 48:52

4M ago48:52

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Send us a Text Message. On today's episode of The Motherhood Kit Yamel is joined by two guests to talk all about empowering birth advocacy. As well as being an RN, Yamel is an IBCLC and a Doula, supporting birthing people in various settings throughout their labour and birth experiences, and today she is joined by two midwives - Amy Reinke, a hospi…

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Embracing Body Positivity: A Valentine's Journey to Self-Acceptance 26:18

5M ago26:18

26:18

Send us a Text Message. Welcome to today’s episode of The Motherhood Kit Podcast. On this special Valentine’s edition of the show we are celebrating love, self-acceptance and the beauty of embracing our bodies as they are. We are discussing all things self-acceptance and body positivity, and how you can choose to love yourself more this Valentine’s…

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Mom Mind Matters: Navigating Mental Wellness And Saying No To “Mom Guilt” 36:31

5M ago36:31

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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to another episode of The Motherhood Kit podcast. Continuing with our theme of wellness, today’s episode is exploring the topic of mental health. Motherhood is a beautiful journey but it can also be a challenging one, and the dance between the joys of mothering and the demands of everyday life can take a toll on our …

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Radiant Motherhood: Nurturing Wellness and Skincare Secrets for Every Mom 33:16

5M ago33:16

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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to another episode of The Motherhood Kit Podcast. Today we are kicking off a new series all about wellness, and in this episode we will specifically be talking about the importance of looking after your skincare as a mom. In the hustle and bustle of motherhood, it’s easy to overlook and even forgo our skincare routin…

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New Year, New Order: Unwrapping the Gift of Home Organization and Decluttering in Motherhood 38:50

5M ago38:50

38:50

Send us a Text Message. Welcome back to The Motherhood Kit Podcast. In today’s episode we are continuing our theme of a better you in this new year, and today we are providing you with the gift of organization. In this episode, Yamel is joined by professional home organizer, interior designer and founder of Divine Order, Sarah McMillion, who shares…

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A Mother's Journey To Professional Fulfilment | Career Pivot With Melissa Blackmore 31:04

5M ago31:04

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Send us a Text Message. Welcome back to The Motherhood Kit Podcast where today we are continuing our theme of a new you this new year with a conversation all about professional fulfilment. Often in motherhood, we feel a desire for change and personal growth, and sometimes this can extend to our professional lives and we feel a need to shake things …

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Healing in Motherhood, with guest Julissa Edwards 30:48

6M ago30:48

30:48

Send us a Text Message. Welcome back to The Motherhood Kit Podcast where today we are continuing our theme of a new you this new year with a conversation about healing in motherhood. Tune in as Yamel discusses all things healing with Julissa Edwards, including exploring what conscious mothering is and what simple but powerful steps you can take to …

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Crafting Your Motherhood Vision Board | A New Years Transformation with Tabitha Blue 35:51

6M ago35:51

35:51

Send us a Text Message. Welcome back to Season 4 of The Motherhood Kit! To kick off the new season and welcome in the new year, today’s episode is all about how to create your motherhood vision board. In today’s episode, Yamel is joined by Tabitha Blue, to discuss why vision boarding is such great practice, especially at this time of year, and how …

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Welcome back to The Motherhood Kit! For Mothers Everywhere Wanting to Thrive on their Motherhood Journeys 1:58

6M ago1:58

1:58

Send us a Text Message. Welcome back to The Motherhood Kit podcast! We are so excited to be back and bringing you a brand new season this new year, supporting and empowering you on your motherhood journey. This is the podcast for mothers everywhere who are seeking guidance, camaraderie, and a safe space to connect, learn and thrive. And this season…

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Your Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide: Creating Lasting Memories with Your Kids 15:25

8M ago15:25

15:25

Send us a Text Message. Today is the Final episode of Season 3, and in preparation for the holidays, we are diving into a topic that’s especially relevant as we approach the holiday season; gifts. The holidays are the perfect time to create lasting memories with your kids and to introduce family traditions that they can then take on to share with t…

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Reclaiming Your Identity In Motherhood & How Community Can Help 33:57

8M ago33:57

33:57

Send us a Text Message. In today’s episode, drawing our mini-series exploring motherhood and identity to a close, Yamel is joined by Lexi Floyd-Nye to discuss how to reclaim your identity in motherhood, and to explore the power of community in helping with this. Lexi is married to her loving and supportive wife, and together they are boy moms to th…

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Social Media and Motherhood: Finding the Balance and Staying True to Your Authentic Identity, with Laura from Tampa Bay Parenting 36:32

8M ago36:32

36:32

Send us a Text Message. In today’s episode, continuing our mini-series exploring the theme of Identity in Motherhood, we discuss the intersection of social media and motherhood, and specifically how it affects our identity as moms. In a world where everyone seems to have a perfectly curated online presence, how can we stay true to ourselves as moth…

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Motherhood and Identity: Staying True to Yourself in your Mothering Journey 16:12

9M ago16:12

16:12

Send us a Text Message. In today’s episode, we explore the issue of motherhood and identity, and how to stay true to yourself throughout your mothering journey. When we become mothers, it’s easy to get lost in the whirlwind of diapers, feedings and sleepless nights. Our lives dramatically change and we often find ourselves questioning who we are be…

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Torn In Two: Balancing Motherhood & Career, with guest Maggie Rodriguez 37:09

9M ago37:09

37:09

Send us a Text Message. In today’s episode, we explore the issue of balancing motherhood and a career, and hope to provide a haven for all you amazing mums out there who are currently navigating this delicate balance in your lives. Join us as we explore the intricacies of managing both worlds and discover practical strategies to thrive in all aspec…

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How To Raise Successful Kids: From Kindergarten To College 19:25

9M ago19:25

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Send us a Text Message. In today’s episode of The Motherhood Kit, we explore the issue of how to raise successful kids, from kindergarten all the way through to college. As parents we all ultimately want our children to be happy, healthy and to be able to navigate life with relative ease, and raising them to be successful adults will help them with…

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How To Raise Responsible Kids, with guest Dr. Maiysha 38:52

9M ago38:52

38:52

Send us a Text Message. In today’s episode of The Motherhood Kit, we continue our ‘How To Raise’ mini-series, exploring the issue of how to raise responsible kids. As our kids get older, it’s important for us to instil the importance of responsibility in them because it will in turn help them to be able to help themselves. In this episode, Yamel is…

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How To Raise Kids Who Self-Advocate, with guest Lizzie Assa 34:08

9M ago34:08

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Send us a Text Message. In today’s episode, Yamel is joined by Lizzie Assa and together they dive into an important topic; how to raise kids who confidently self-advocate. Join Yamel and Lizzie as they discuss ways you can encourage your children to find their voice and use it, why this is so important, and practical strategies you can use to empow…

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How To Raise Non-Racist Kids 32:35

10M ago32:35

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Send us a Text Message. In a world where hate crimed can sometimes feel never-ending, I feel like there’s almost a daily article regarding the topic of race which is why today at The Motherhood Kit, we are discussing the important topic of how to raise non-racist kids. On today’s episode, join Yamel to explore ways you can actively promote inclusiv…

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Breastfeeding Twins: A Mom’s Story 33:48

10M ago33:48

33:48

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, continuing our mini-series to celebrate World Breastfeeding Month, Yamel speaks to mom of twins, Emily, about her breastfeeding journey. Emily is a birth doula of 13 years and is also a Lamaze childbirth educator and lactation counsellor. She holds a Masters degree in public health and in anthropology, and h…

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Pump Up the Volume: Navigating the World of Exclusive Breast Pumping 32:46

10M ago32:46

32:46

Send us a Text Message. Today on The Motherhood Kit, we explore an essential topic for many moms - exclusive pumping. This is a feeding method where moms express milk using a breast pump and feed their baby exclusively with a bottle. More and more moms are turning to exclusive pumping so it's vital to address both the challenges and the opportuniti…

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Breaking Barriers: Celebrating Black Breastfeeding Week 37:02

10M ago37:02

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Send us a Text Message. Throughout August, here at The Motherhood Kit, we are celebrating World Breastfeeding Month. In this episode we are diving deep on Black Breastfeeding to celebrate Black Breastfeeding Week, which was created due to the gaping racial disparity that exists in breastfeeding rates. In this episode, Yamel is joined by fellow IBCL…

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The Breastfeeding Challenges No One Tells You About 17:26

11M ago17:26

17:26

Send us a Text Message. Breastfeeding is a beautiful and natural way to nourish your baby, but it can also present various challenges that can be overwhelming for new mums and can take its emotional toll. In this episode, nurse, doula, lactation consultant and mother of five Yamel Belen explores some of these potential challenges and shares her exp…

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Newborn Sleep Solutions: Tips From A Sleep Consultant 44:47

11M ago44:47

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Send us a Text Message. To all of the exhausted, sleep-deprived parents, this episode's for you. The picture-perfect schedule for feeding an infant or sleeping does not exist. All of the frustration new parents may feel trying to care for newborns is normal. Yamel is joined by Cara Walker to discuss the sleep patterns, factors that influence sleep …

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Supporting Teens with Dr. Lockhart 42:01

11M ago42:01

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Send us a Text Message. Meet Dr. Lockhart Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart is the President and Owner of A New Day Pediatric Psychology, PLLC. Dr. Lockhart began her practice in 2016 after practicing in military clinics and hospitals for ten years. Dr. Lockhart is passionate about helping parents better understand and connect with their children to transfor…

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Back to School Success: Tips and Strategies for Helping Your Kids Thrive This School Year 41:33

11M ago41:33

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Send us a Text Message. Stephanie Odu is an educator and mother with a passion for reading. She has experience working in private and public institutions, as an instructional coach for other educators, and currently teaches third and fourth graders. Yamel met Ms. Odu (as her students call her) during her son William's time in preschool. Summer is w…

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Navigating the Digital Landscape: Expert Advice for Raising Kids in a Digital Age 30:42

12M ago30:42

30:42

Send us a Text Message. We live in an ever-expanding technological space. And as much as we may try to fight it (and protect children from it), smart devices are here to stay. So how do parents arm their kids with the right tools to safely and respectfully maneuver the growing online world? On this episode, we’re joined by Danielle Bayard Jackson, …

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Mom Life, Hot Wife: Navigating Motherhood and Keeping the Spark Alive with Your Husband 28:22

12M ago28:22

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Send us a Text Message. Motherhood is a full-time job. Add relationships into the mix, and it can feel like there’s not enough time in the day or energy left to give to the partner that you began this journey with. Whether you’ve been married for 7, 11, or 25 years, it can be a wake-up call (especially as the kids get older and leave) to realize th…

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Overcoming Postpartum Mood Disorder: How To Recognize The Signs and Seek Help 47:40

12M ago47:40

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Send us a Text Message. Undoubtedly, the topic of postpartum mental health remains inadequately addressed, yet it is a reality that countless new mothers face the daunting challenge of postpartum blues, depression, or mood disorders. The distinction between postpartum mood disorder and fleeting blues or depression cannot be overstated, underscoring…

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Moms, peeing when you laugh is not normal in postpartum & this is why! 29:54

1y ago29:54

29:54

Send us a Text Message. In motherhood, concerns may arise about urinary control. While many assume it's normal to experience leakage, Yamel and Dr. Katie Propst clarify that it's not. Urinary incontinence should not be accepted as an inevitable consequence of having children. Katie Propst, MD is a Urogynecologist and Assistant Professor of OB/GYN a…

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The Power of Love: Practical Ways to Help Your Child Feel Loved 27:58

1y ago27:58

27:58

Send us a Text Message. On this episode of The Motherhood Kit, Yamel and Katy Rey discuss the power of love and showing children love. Assuring kids they are cared for benefits their emotional, mental and physical wellbeing. Katy Rey is a mother, multi-business owner, event coordinator, podcast host and author. She is the co-founder of Humans First…

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Improving Your Child's Speech: Practical Tips and Strategies for Moms 29:54

1y ago29:54

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Send us a Text Message. There’s often a reluctance for parents to get a speech therapist involved in their child’s development process, out of fear that it says something about the child or parent themself. Yamel challenges us to break through that idea and normalize seeking professional assistance (especially if there’s any concern) so that each c…

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Mompreneur Mastery: Balancing Business and Motherhood 34:43

1y ago34:43

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Send us a Text Message. Starting a business while managing a household requires a supportive community. Seeking guidance from experienced individuals can make a significant difference. In this episode, Yamel and Christine share their journeys as successful mompreneurs. Christina Jones is a natural light branding photographer who turned her side hus…

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