Podcast Episode 89: Why We Absolutely Need Mom Friends
You’ve heard us talk about “back in times of B.C.”. You know…Before Children?
By how life worked differently then.
One big thing that worked differently was friendships!
Many of us had school, work, or outside hobbies where we could meet people with similar interests.
But when you become a mom, many of us are cut off from those outside things and we struggle trying to make those friendships going forward.
And the truth is that mom friends are absolutely essential to your journey through parenthood!
Well, no need to fear, we’ve got 3 tips on how to make (and keep) those mommy friendships going strong!
In this episode of the No Guilt Mom podcast you’ll learn:
- Why we struggle making friends after we have kids
- How friends can help prevent mommy burnout
- 3 easy ways that you can find other moms to start growing those friendships
Resources we shared in this episode:
Me and My Friendships: A Friendship Book for Kids by JoAnn Crohn
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Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself by Dr. Kristin Neff
Peanut App– A free app for moms to connect with women who are at a similar stage in life–from fertility, pregnancy, and motherhood through to menopause.
Download the episode transcripts HERE
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