The Mighty Mothers

031 - Look after yourself!

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 13:00:00 +0200

In this episode we talk with Kaelin from the 'Dear Lovely Universe' and she reminds us why it is a lovely Universe and how to be our best selves while we are in it! Hope you get as inspired as we did. Find out more about her and her work in the link.
https://dearlovelyuniverse.com/

030 - Story Telling

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 12:00:00 +0200

In this episode we interview the wonderfully bubbly Laura Hamm of @fablekids. She has a social media platform devoted to encouraging children to tell stories, her mission statement says it all.
"Fabled is the place for kids to create & share their stories. Kids have a lot to say and not enough places to be heard, we’re on a mission to change that!"
Follow her at.... Fabled on Facebook, Fabledkids on Instagram and visit her website here.
https://fabledkids.com/.

029 - Indoor fun!

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 17:00:00 +0100

Last week we shared our musings about how to keep little people entertained outside. In this episode we share our wisdom for ways to play inside. Enjoy!

028 - Outdoor fun

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 09:00:00 +0100

Following on from our little film from the forest, in this episode we share our top tips for fun with children outdoors - enjoy!

027 - How to spot a Mum

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 11:00:00 +0100

'How to spot a Mum' is a brand new book written by Donna Amy Bhatt and beautifully illustrated by Aura Lewis. We were lucky enough to interview Donna - a Mighty Mother herself, find out more in this episode!

026 - Motherly Instinct

Sat, 13 Feb 2021 17:00:00 +0100

You know when you just know!? In this episode we explore the concept of Motherly instinct, our experiences of it and how we both believe it is a valuable source to tap into.

025 - Interview with a grown up Twin

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 17:00:00 +0100

Following on from our last episode where we discussed multiples being the same or different we were curious to find out what it was like growing up as a multiple so we interviewed Carol, listen to her experiences in this episode.

024 - Spot the difference!

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 14:00:00 +0100

Do multiples think the same, behave the same, have the same interests? We discuss the age-old question of same or different from our perspective in this episode.

023 - Multiple Meals

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 15:00:00 +0100

Guest interview with Varinder of 'Food with Varinder' a mother of twins who decided to learn to cook when she had her twins - she now runs a successful restaurant in Belgium. Listen to her story, tips and musings in this episode.

022 - the Mighty Meet Invitation

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 10:00:00 +0100

An invitation to all you Mighty Mothers - join us for a virtual coffee morning.. Lockdown is making many of us feel isolated and alone - we're here to make you not feel like that - join us - make new friends, share stories, breathe and feel supported, we'd love to welcome you.

021 - Christmas

Fri, 18 Dec 2020 14:00:00 +0100

How do you celebrate Christmas with multiples? By dressing them up and making them do endless crafts of course! In this episode we share our top tips, traditions and general Christmassy fun! Enjoy and a very merry Christmas to you all.

020 - A Mighty Father - Interview

Fri, 11 Dec 2020 12:00:00 +0100

It's not just Mothers who are Mighty! Fathers are too! We are so excited to bring you our guest interview this week. Our guest will soon celebrate being a Father for a year and talks to us about his experience and reflections on becoming a Dad. It's such a lovely interview - share it with any Mighty Fathers you know!

019 - Out and about

Fri, 04 Dec 2020 12:00:00 +0100

And they're off! Some might describe multiples on the move as a circus, your own kindergarten or bees in a jar! You've got to keep your wits about you! Find out how Carola and Kate kept up with all their children in this episode.

018 - Guest Interview - Antenatal Teacher

Fri, 27 Nov 2020 10:00:00 +0100

Our special guest this week is Tina Keogh. Former CEO of 'Great Expectations' a group for childbirth classes, baby massage and first aid for children. She is an antenatal teacher, experienced and qualified NCT instructor and all round good soul. She chats with us about the need for support and care for expectant and new mothers. It's a really good listen!

017 - Houseproofing

Fri, 20 Nov 2020 09:00:00 +0100

How do you make your house safe for little explorers who manage to get their fingers into everything!!? Find out in this episode how The Mighty Mothers made their houses safe for their multiples.

016 - Happy 1st Birthday!

Fri, 13 Nov 2020 13:00:00 +0100

Reaching your children's first birthday is a momentous event for any parent - in this episode Carola and Kate share their stories of their babies first birthday and the celebrations of managing a year with multiples.

015 - On the move!

Fri, 06 Nov 2020 10:00:00 +0100

Eat, crawl, sleep, repeat! What fun when everyone starts moving about! In this episode The Mighty Mothers reveal the fun they had when their babies were on the move!

014 - The First 6 months

Fri, 30 Oct 2020 14:00:00 +0100

What a whirlwind! The first 6 months of any baby's life whizzes by - The Mighty Mothers discuss their real- life tornados in this episode!!

013 - Hospitals and checks

Wed, 21 Oct 2020 13:00:00 +0200

Taking your newborn for their hospital checks can be a nerve wracking experience. In this episode, The Mighty Mothers explain how it was for them and all their babies.

012 - Travelling with Multiples

Wed, 14 Oct 2020 11:00:00 +0200

How do you travel with newborn multiples? It's a challenge! In this episode Carola and Kate describe the circus act of leaving the country with multiple babies, strap yourselves in!!

011 - The First 6 Weeks

Wed, 07 Oct 2020 10:00:00 +0200

If bringing multiple babies home wasn't scary enough now our Mighty Mothers explain what life was like in those first 6 weeks with many tiny demanding babies and other children too!

010 - Coming Home

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 09:00:00 +0200

How did you feel when you brought your baby home for the first time – leaving the comfort of hospital can be daunting – find out what we did in this episode.

009 - Self Care

Thu, 24 Sep 2020 08:00:00 +0200

Our interview with Bump and Babe, their story and reasons for creating their incredible unique products. An episode focusing on the importance of Self-Care.

008 Birth - Carola

Wed, 16 Sep 2020 09:00:00 +0200

In this episode Carola shares the story of the birth of her twins - grab a cuppa and enjoy!

007 Birth - Kate

Wed, 09 Sep 2020 09:00:00 +0200

The triplets are born. Here is Kate's story of the unique experience of giving birth to triplets far from home. Grab a cup of tea and get comfortable - as you may expect, she tells it like it is.

006 Birth Preparation

Wed, 02 Sep 2020 09:00:00 +0200

How do you prepare for a multiple birth? What 'stuff' do you need and how do you get your head around the fact that your family is about to expand significantly? The Mighty Mothers give their perspectives in this episode.

005 The Other Child

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 10:00:00 +0200

The Mighty Mothers chat about how they managed to continue Mothering their existing children whilst continuing their pregnancies with multiples.

004 Growing and Measuring

Wed, 19 Aug 2020 09:00:00 +0200

Growing multiple humans is fascinating. find out more as the Mighty Mothers discuss expanding bodies and hospital visits in this episode.

003 Life goes on!

Wed, 12 Aug 2020 09:00:00 +0200

Having had a few weeks to let their new status settle in, what was life like continuing to Mother their existing children? Just because you're expecting multiples, life goes on!

002 Cravings

Wed, 12 Aug 2020 09:00:00 +0200

In this episode The Mighty Mothers explain their first few weeks of expecting, from food cravings to morning sickness, hospital visits to exercise.

001 Finding Out!

Tue, 11 Aug 2020 14:00:00 +0200

In this first episode, Carola and Kate describe what it was like to find out they were expecting multiples. Share their shock, joy and wonderings at the start of a very exciting story.