INTERVIEW OVERVIEW
In this episode, guest Christina Packard shares her insights on managing family expectations when bringing home a new baby. She emphasizes the importance of emotional and mental preparation, as well as having a support system in place. Christina also discusses how to prepare young children for the arrival of a new sibling and the significance of establishing family traditions. She offers advice on budgeting for a growing family and encourages mothers to be honest, patient, and kind to themselves. The episode concludes with a reminder to find joy in the journey of motherhood.
TAKEAWAYS
Emotional and mental preparation is important when bringing home a new baby.
Having a support system in place can help manage family expectations.
Preparing young children for the arrival of a new sibling involves open and honest communication.
Establishing family traditions can create a sense of belonging and strengthen relationships.
Living within your means and budgeting are essential when growing a family.
Being honest, patient, and kind to yourself is crucial in managing expectations.
Finding joy in the journey of motherhood is a valuable mindset to cultivate.
SOUND BITES
The most important thing is to have a sense of reality that you're not gonna have all the answers, you're not gonna be prepared for everything that's going on.
Reminding the oldest child that they are important, valued, and still a valuable part of your life and decisions to bring home the baby.
Traditions can come out of a lot of thought and preparation, or they can come out of a sporadic moment of 'we're just gonna do this every year.'
CHAPTERS
00:00Introduction and Guest Introduction
00:54Preparing for the Arrival of a New Baby
07:21Establishing Family Traditions
10:32Changes and Challenges of Growing a Family
14:18Managing Expectations and Budgeting
22:03Preparing Hearts and Minds for Birth
25:22Taking One Step at a Time
28:25Mom Squad Secret and Closing
TALKING POINTS
family expectations, bringing home a new baby, emotional preparation, support system, preparing young children, family traditions, budgeting, honesty, patience, joy in motherhood
RESOURCES
Moby Wrap Baby Carrier | Classic | Baby Wrap Carrier for Newborns & Infants
Ergo 360 All-position Baby Carrier
Ergobaby Infant Insert (7-12 lbs)
BOOKS
Hatching by Jenni Quilter
How to Hug a Porcupine byDebbie Joffe
Womb by Leah Hazard
Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering by Sarah J. Buckley
“Honoring the natural rhythms of birth and parenting allows us to connect more deeply with our instincts and with our children.”
“Gentle discipline is about guiding your child with kindness and respect, helping them to understand the impact of their actions without fear or punishment.”
“Set boundaries with love and consistency, helping your child to learn and grow in a safe and supportive environment.”"
Parenting with Love and Logic
“It’s not our job to protect children from all of life’s challenges, but to help them learn how to navigate those challenges with confidence.”
Christina Packard
Christina Packard is a writer and birth educator for Birth Made Mindful. Christina loves gardening, homesteading, and embroidery. She speaks french and enjoys teaching her husband and her children French. Christina has an established insect collection, she is also musical! She is a singer, piano and trumpet player. She finds a thrill in anything DIY or craft related. She is the hard working mother of 6 children, so along with her work, talents and hobbies, she is a Chef, Chauffeur, Cleaner, and Cruise Director.
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