Preparing for the Balance of Motherhood: Blair's Story
In this episode of the Bold Little Minds MomCast, Krissy interviews Blair, a maternal health occupational therapist and yoga teacher. Blair shares her journey to motherhood, including her experiences with pregnancy and childbirth, as well as her transition from having one child to two. The discussion highlights the importance of mindful parenting, techniques to incorporate mindfulness into daily routines, and practical tips for handling challenging parenting moments. Blair also offers insights into occupational therapy's role in parenting and provides useful strategies for low-prep activities and early potty training. Together, Krissy and Blair explore how to maintain emotional balance and self-care while managing parental responsibilities.
Connect with Blair:
https://www.instagram.com/birthandbalance_ot/
00:00 Welcome to Bold Little Minds MomCast
00:31 Navigating Intense Emotions and Parenting Challenges
03:32 Mindfulness and Self-Care Tips
04:02 Introducing Blair: Maternal Health Occupational Therapist
06:09 Blair's Journey to Motherhood
09:17 Occupational Therapy in Parenting
11:27 Pregnancy and Birth Experiences
19:34 Transitioning from One Child to Two
22:55 Preparing Your Toddler for a New Sibling
26:07 Mindful Parenting Strategies
28:32 Practical Tips for Calming Toddlers
29:24 Overcoming Challenges of Getting Outside
31:28 Making Mindfulness Accessible for Moms
34:33 Parenting with a Support Network
38:35 Low-Prep Activities to Keep Kids Engaged
44:09 Addressing Diaper Change Battles and Potty Training
50:34 Final Thoughts and Resources
