HOLA MAMA!

We can all agree potty training is the pitts man! So in this episode Cristina and Natalie share about their experiences potty training their kids, The good, the bad and all the “ew”. ***BIG DISCLAIMER: we are not experts in any way and do not pretend to know it all. In Fact, all we know is what we experienced and we’re sure you’ll be able to relate and have a few laughs with us!

LOS ABUELOS: We feel so lucky to have involved and loving parents which are now grandparenting along side of us! BUT there is always some kind of adjusting that needs to happen when finding your own place as an adult child whom is now parenting. In this episode, we share our pros and cons of having latino parents as "los abuelos". Also, how we balance the way we honor our cultural background and ties to our family of origin while still building our own family habits and way of doing things. Since we have all faced conflicts and confrontations of our own we offer some tips on what helped us navigate through them.  This episode was made in collaboration with Crystal from The Mom Cast. A podcast where she talks family, lifestyle, health and fitness with other moms! you can find her at @themomcast on instagram or any podcast platform. @Holamama_podcast 

En este episodio charlamos con Raquel Rodriguez de @eresinfluencia. Raquel nos cuenta su trayectoria hacia la maternidad. Realmente un milagro ya que los doctores de avisaron que nunca podría tener hijos. Pero ella se mantuvo firme en su fe y Ahora se encuentra en Texas, junto con su esposo- criando a sus cinco hijos! Pueden encontrar a Raquel en @eresinfluencia o @rakyrodriguez. También Puedes escuchar su podcast "ERES INFLUENCIA" o leer su blog www.rakyrodriguez.com. @holamama_podcast  @Crodriguez1984

Imagínate recibir a tu segundo bebé y traerlo a casa emocionada. Pero pronto de tas cuenta que tu bebé no deja de llorar dia y noche. Exhausta sin encontrar alivio ni explicación. Por fin, recibes la noticia mas fuerte de tu vida:  "Tu hijo es sordo y NUNCA podrá hablar".  En este episodio, La señora Emma nos comparte su experiencia como mamá de un hijo sordo. Los retos más grandes que enfrentó y como es que le enseñó a su hijo hablar a pesar de la oposición médica! Pueden seguir escuchando esta historia con más detalle en el podcast que comparte emma y su hija Monette "COMO UNA LUZ" primeros episodios. @holamama_podcast  @nataliecacao @crodriguez87

Did you know that a Predator will "groom" your child first? And this person will most likely be a close friend or relative your child already loves and trust? This is so alarming! In this episode Natalie chats with Rosalia Rivera: a consent educator, speaker and survivor turned thriver! Rosalia, shares abuse prevention tools and tips to protect our little ones. She also talks about the signs to look for in a predator, what signs to look for if your child is experiencing abuse how we expose them through our social media and so much more! You can find more on this topic by following Rosalia Rivera: WEBSITE: www.consentparenting.com  INSTAGRAM: @consentparenting PODCAST: About Consent Podcast   INSTAGRAM: Aboutconsentpodcast CONSENT LETTERS: https://www.consentparenting.com/consentletters  FREE SAFETY NETWORK GUIDE & POSTER go to:  www.consentparenting.com/safetynetwork

No one walks down the aisle and meets their soulmate with divorce in mind. Michelle was no different. She was madly in love with her husband and committed to building a life together- until their relationship took a different turn. In this episode, Natalie and Michelle sit down and talk about the challenges of life after divorce, solo parenting and co- parenting. Michelle also shares some tips on how to love a friend well during their divorce (based on her experience) and some words of encouragement to any mama that can relate.  Michelle is a Community Organizer for a local Hospital, Grad student getting her Masters degree in Counseling Psychology and most importantly, she is mama to her four year old daughter Sara Cumi! DivorceCare.com  @hurricanemichelle @nataliecacao  

Hola Mama! ¿Alguna vez te has preguntado cómo sería un parto en casa? Muchas mamás lo han tenido que contemplar ya que estamos en medio de esta pandemia! Pues en este episodio, Liss Garza platica con Cristina y nos relata el nacimiento de su tercer bebé- Josiah Kaden a quien recibió en casa hace un mes. Nos cuenta el por qué fue la mejor decisión para ella, los pros y los contra de un parto en casa y finalmente unas palabras de ánimo para aquella mamá que está embarazada durante estos tiempos extraños  y se encuentra más estresada de lo normal! HOST: @crodriguez86 GUEST: @lissgarza  Para escuchar la entrevista que tuvo con su esposo - haz click aqui: https://anchor.fm/cosascomunes/episodes/Episodio-118--Parto-en-casa-con-Liss-Garza-ed3lba&p=1&pos=1 

Hola Mama! remember those hard days when you felt alone (or maybe you're feeling that way now) and you fantasized about having mom friends you can lean on?...did you know there are mom meetup groups happening all over the world at local churches? Whose mission is simply to provide a space where mom's can connect and feel refreshed and not worry about their kids or even what to make for lunch!  We kick off season three chatting with Nydia Stecky where she introduces us to MOPS and shares a bit about friendships in motherhood! Nydia Has been a Coach for MOPS en espanol since her children were born and will be joining us for several episodes as a collaboration in this season,   @holamama_podcast

Are you overwhelmed with your kids constant fighting and yelling? I am! There are moments I just don't know what to do to "fix" it and sadly, I add to the chaos. Without a doubt sibling rivalry is one of the most frustrating and stressful factors of parenting. That is why we just had to dedicate a full segment for this subject alone! In this episode, Natalie chats with Licensed Therapist and Parent Coach- Sasha Hawkes. Sasha answers questions such as "WHY DO SIBLINGS FIGHT?", "WHAT IS THE RIGHT APPROACH OF DISCIPLINE?" and "SHOULD I TAKE SIDES?" She also shares tips and tricks on how to encourage our kids to get along and how to deal with them when they don't.  You can find more about Sasha Hawkes on instagram @therealisticparent or you can find her on her website https://www.sashahawkes.com/ @holamama_podcast 

We may not know everything but one thing is for sure: Every pregnancy, delivery and baby is different! We finish season two (cue the tears) with this four part series of our second pregnancies, labors and deliveries. Spoiler alert: totally opposite of our first! @holamama_podcast  @nataliecacao @crodriguez84 

We close the month of April (Cesarean Awareness Month) with Natalie's first birth experience.  She was preparing for and dreamed of having a natural, vaginal birth. After a false reading on her baby's health, a non consented inducement, and 64 hours of non medicated labor  ending in an emergency c-section. There was nothing left but grief. Although relieved her baby was earth side it didn't change her grief, her loss of something she believed to be sacred. Can you relate mama?  Birth is beautiful, It can also be scary, it's empowering and it changes us in  more ways than we understand. What doesn't change is the common  goal we all have, Vaginal or c-section, to bring healthy lives into this world, HOWEVER that might be.  Your scar is a constant reminder of your story and everything you endured to get where you are today. And it is still sacred.  @holamama_podcast  @nataliecacao @crodriguez84  holamama.podcast19@gmail.com 

After pregnancy in a foreign country, laid back Cristina chose a hospital in the states with a Starbucks in the building.  Excited to push and sip on a frappe she planned on a "whatever happens" kind of birth with only one request: NO PAIN! She shares a hilarious account of her first birth experience from what she did to induce birth naturally, sleeping through contractions and postpartum recovery. Spoiler Alert: not one single frappe was sipped.  She also shares about her new venture Peals and Plaid a care box project inspired by her own journey experience towards motherhood! @pearlsandplaid @holamama_podcast  @crodriguez84 @nataliecacao

In this episode Cristina and Natalie take it back to their first pregnancy experience! They chat about cravings, mood swings, announcements and how they found out they were expecting... ALL the fun parts of being a mom to be and the not so fun part of being pregnant! enjoy! @nataliecacao @crodriguez84 @holamama_podcast 

This is the second part of our Sleep Education episodes. In this episode Elissa continues to explain the wonderful things happening in our developing child as they sleep or don't sleep! There's so many golden nuggets in this episode (like did you know giving morning pumped milk to your baby at night will keep them awake and stimulated? yup. Or get this oily mama- did you know your baby might not like that lavender scent you are diffusing and will disturb his sleep? YUP.  So our biggest take away? You child's sleep environment is so important and should take into account all 5 senses: taste, smell. sight, touch and sound. Tune in to find out how and why! iqbaby.org elissa@iqbaby.org    Wonder Weeks app and book  @holamama_podcast  @crodriguez1984  @nataliecacao

Good baby? Bad baby? Developing baby! In this episode Natalie and Cristina Chat with Elissa Gilbertson. Elissa is a Sleep Educator, Certified Postpartum duola based in Monterrey, Mexico.   In this first part; Elissa answers all your sleep training questions like "Should I let my baby cry itself to sleep?" (Be ready for this one mama it's a BIG deal) She also shares the 5 steps of development your child is going through and how it affects their sleep. Explains no-cry and cry it out methods and their appropriate timing. Sleep pattern differences between boys and girls. But most importantly encourages us mothers to continue to be compassionate towards our children as the gatekeepers of our home. STAY TUNED FOR PART TWO* iqbaby.org elissa@iqbaby.org   Wonder Weeks app and book @holamama_podcast  @crodriguez1984  @nataliecacao

Jenn Miedema was just like us- super intimated by that work out life! Until she realized that motivation was garbage and got tired of waiting for the "perfect" day to start taking care of herself  (who else is waiting for next Monday to start?) In this episode, Jenn chats with Cristina about her journey from too busy, too tired...to energetic and healthy mom! Before you click away thinking its just another workout coach talking; Jenn is first and foremost a MAMA. She gets that mom life! And so, with a focus on new moms she answers questions like "when can I start working out again?" "what work outs are safe to start with when postpartum?".  She also shares really practical steps towards change any mama can start using today- no matter what season in life you are at! @jennmiedema  @holamama_podcast  @crodriguez1984 @nataliecacao

Hola Mama! are you stuck at home? so are we! In this episode Cristina has a special guest Gerardo Guerra- her husband! Together they share how they are turning this scary time into a positive experience for themselves AND their little ones. If you are running out of ideas to keep the little ones entertained or feel like you've been around your spouse a little too long- you wont want to miss it!  Also, you can listen to their love story at @masquesaliva season 1 episode 5. It's sooo good! @holamama_podcast  @crodriguez86 @nataliecacao 

Feeling overwhelmed with that toy room mama? There might be a chance your child is too! Judith Joins us for the first time in season 2 and In this episode, she shares tips on HOW to teach our little ones, kids and even teenagers to clean up. She answers questions like WHY is it important to teach them to clean? WHEN is it the best time to start? and HOW do we do that? We hope this chat and the seven tips discussed is helpful to you. 1. Be the example  2. Be consistent  3. Make it fun! 4. Be firm 5. Get rid of excess in their rooms  6. Offer Instructions and help 7. Show Grace! holamama.podcast19@gmail.com  @holamama_podcast  @crodriguez89 @nataliecacao @judithg111 

In this episode Phanie Gomez shares her story with us: It's starts with a beauty queen at the prime of her dancing career. She believed her unexpected pregnancy would end it. So, shocked with the news she marched into a clinic and decided to have an abortion.  A decision she immediately regretted resulting in a deep depression, Job loss, and even homelessness.   Today, Phanie is an active pro-life advocate speaking up for those that cannot defend themselves. She was also invited to share her story at this years March For life event in front of millions of people. We hope mama, that if you are contemplating this decision you know you are not alone- reach out to someone that loves you for support. And if you are a mama that has lived with the guilt post abortion just remember there is freedom in Christ. "WE ARE NOT PREFECT PEOPLE BUT WE ARE LOVED BY A PERFECT GOD" "Forgiven and Set Free: a Post Abortion Bible Study for women" - Linda Cochrane (AMAZON) @todalavidapr @realbeautypr www.todalavidapuertorico@gmail.com @holamama_podcast

In this episode Natalie talks with Social Worker Andrea Morales. Together they discuss state regulation on child discipline, alternative methods and how cultural backgrounds influence our discipline methods. Natalie asks all the questions from "Is spanking my child illegal?" to "what is considered child negligence?".  We hope this conversation encourages you to have a new perspective and approach towards discipline. So you can raise your child as wisely and lovingly like only YOU know how to mama! @crodriguez1984 @nataliecacao @holamama_podcast holamama.podcas19@gmail.com