The Art of Childhood

In this episode of The Art of Childhood, Courtney welcomes her friend Jayde from Jayde Archives Photography for a real-world conversation about the overlap of motherhood, photography, and parenting. Jayde shares her journey from graphic design to travel blogging and eventually into photography, and how the COVID era reshaped her identity as both a creative and a mum. Together, they unpack key ideas from Hunt, Gather, Parent by Michaeleen Doucleff, especially what it looks like to invite kids into family life as capable contributors, not obstacles to getting things done.They talk about the power of letting children help even when it is messy, why community matters more than we like to admit, and how shifting from control to collaboration can change the mood of the entire home. Jayde also shares practical strategies for fostering a calmer environment and supporting children’s intrinsic motivation, so cooperation comes from within instead of relying on rewards, threats, or constant negotiation.The episode wraps with a lightning round and reflections on the evolving journey of motherhood, creativity, and raising kids with a little more peace and partnership.Guest LinksConnect with Jayde: InstagramJayde Archives freebie: "From Awkward to Art"Episode Links Referenced book: Hunt, Gather, Parent: What Ancient Cultures Can Teach Us About the Lost Art of Raising Happy, Helpful Little Humans by Michaeleen DoucleffFree guide to flip your DSLR or Mirrorless camera into easy-mode: Camera Baby Steps GuideLinks + ResourcesMamastalgia resources and freebies: https://mamastalgia.coJoin the Mamastalgia Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mamastalgiaFollow Mamastalgia on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mamastalgiaCreditsHosted and co-produced by Courts (Mamastalgia and Blury Photography)Mixed, edited, and co-produced by Blury Audio: https://www.bluryaudio.com

This episode is for the mama’s wanting to learn to use their big girl cameras. We are jumping into the different shooting mode options on your camera!We will be touching on Auto Mode, Manual Mode, Aperture Priority Mode, Shutter Priority Mode and Program Mode (you can find these on the top dial on most DSLR/Mirrorless Cameras).This will help you determine which mode would be best for you to get started in your photography journey, or perhaps make some tweaks if there is a more suited mode for you which will help you achieve your artistic vision!  We will talk about how each of these modes allow you to manipulate Aperture, Shutter Speed and ISO.Featured Freebies:Camera Baby Steps Guide: https://mamastalgia.co/camera-babysteps-guideMamastalgia Photo Pledge: https://mamastalgia.co/photo-pledgeBeginner Photography Online Course for Mamas – “Don’t Say Cheese”:https://www.mamastalgia.co/dontsaycheeseJoin the Mamastalgia Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/mamastalgiaCourts' Photography page: www.instagram.com/bluryphotographyLinks + ResourcesMamastalgia resources and freebies: https://mamastalgia.coJoin the Mamastalgia Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mamastalgiaFollow Mamastalgia on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mamastalgiaCreditsHosted and co-produced by Courts (Mamastalgia and Blury Photography)Mixed, edited, and co-produced by Blury Audio: https://www.bluryaudio.com

In this first episode, you’ll meet your host, Courts, as she shares why photographing your kids is such a beautiful and important practice, and what you can expect from the podcast. Courts also explains what Mamastalgia means and how you can be part of the community. Featured Freebie – Camera Baby Steps Guide:https://mamastalgia.co/camera-babysteps-guideBeginner Photography Online Course for Mamas – “Don’t Say Cheese”:https://www.mamastalgia.co/dontsaycheeseJoin the Mamastalgia Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/mamastalgiaReferenced Photographer:https://kelseamidson.com/https://www.instagram.com/kelseamidsonLinks + ResourcesMamastalgia resources and freebies: https://mamastalgia.coJoin the Mamastalgia Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mamastalgiaFollow Mamastalgia on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mamastalgiaCreditsHosted and co-produced by Courts (Mamastalgia and Blury Photography)Mixed, edited, and co-produced by Blury Audio: https://www.bluryaudio.com