It's no surprise that we love our teenagers, but when you also have young children at home, it can be tricky to respect the teens and their autonomy while still protecting the innocence of your little ones.  

Today we're talking about how to address this issue in the media usage of your home, the mature themes, and mature language that teens tend to bring into the home, but that might not be appropriate for young eyes and ears.  Is this something your family has struggled with?

Preserving the Innocence of Childhood with Teens at Home {Episode 212}

Are you feeling overwhelmed?  This episode is especially for you!  As moms to 9 and 10 kids each, Audrey and Bonnie have experienced overwhelm, and are sharing the 5 steps they use to conquer it so they can be the kind of mothers they want to be.  

Mentioned in this episode:

Episode 120: Overwhelm [https://creator.zencastr.com/z/rJyny5If]

Episode 19:  Talking to Kids about Sex [https://creator.zencastr.com/z/HF75bXYr]

Episode 64:  Body Image for Moms [https://creator.zencastr.com/z/TuZIth0Z]

Episode:  What to teach your kids in a post Roe vs Wade World [https://zencastr.com/z/eM0MU-iu]

About Outnumbered the Podcast:

Two moms, parenting a combined total of 19 kids and finding joy in the chaos.

Join Audrey and Bonnie as they share real parenting tips for real people through humor, advice and compassion.

Whether it's tackling how to teach kids to work or discussing where to turn when you're all out of patience,

these two experienced moms are here to offer authentic tips for raising children joyfully.

Follow us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/outnumberedthepodcast/]

Watch this episode on YouTube [https://youtube.com/@outnumberedthepodcast]

5 Steps to Conquering Overwhelm {Episode 211}

No parent ever wants to imagine the death of one of their children. But this is a reality for thousands of parents every year. Join us as we interview our kind, funny and vulnerable guest Gemia about how she's surviving the death of her oldest daughter. 

Death may never be fun to talk about, but we're so grateful for this chance to learn how to better support loved ones, strangers or anyone who may be called to journey through this sorrow.

Gemia's TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@_mia_lc?_t=8Z5dswMJUg2&_r=1]

How to Survive the Death of a Child with Guest Gemia Carroll {Episode 210}

Are you looking for ways to protect your kids from evil?  First of all, we want to say, Thank you!!  In this episode, Bonnie & Audrey share their top 5 tried and true strategies for protecting their kids, even when they're not with them!

Mentioned in this episode:

Episode 15: Kids & Cell Phones

Episode 19 [https://zencastr.com/z/HF75bXYr]: Talking to kids about sex: The good, the bad, and the awkward! 

Episode 93: [https://creator.zencastr.com/z/_tw6KeX2] Teaching Your Kids to have Values without Condemning Others

Episode 193 [https://zencastr.com/z/eM0MU-iu]: 10 Things to Teach Your Kids in a Post Roe vs Wade World

Episode 204 [https://zencastr.com/z/vlFrn1pr]: Creating a House of Faith

About Outnumbered the Podcast:

Two moms, parenting a combined total of 19 kids and finding joy in the chaos.

Join Audrey and Bonnie as they share real parenting tips for real people through humor, advice and compassion.

Whether it's tackling how to teach kids to work or discussing where to turn when you're all out of patience, these two experienced moms are here to offer authentic tips for raising children joyfully.

Folow us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/outnumberedthepodcast/]

Watch this episode on YouTube [https://youtube.com/@outnumberedthepodcast]



Evil-Proofing Kids: Top 5 Strategies {Episode 209}

Everyone is hopping on the goal-making bandwagon at the beginning of each new year...but inevitably find ourselves falling off that bandwagon just a few short weeks later.  

Why is this? Audrey and Bonnie explore why we make excuses for ourselves when we don't measure up to our ideals and how to continue working towards our goals with a healthy dose of self-compassion.  

Mentioned in this episode: Episode 153: Grace Vs Excuse [https://creator.zencastr.com/z/Tt1M5Rm2] 

Get our guides to the best podcast episodes on babies, homeschooling, parenting and more here!
[https://bonniewiscombe.com/podcast-freebies/]

How to Eliminate Excuses When Making Goals for the New Year {Episode 208}

If you homeschool, you've been asked the question, "What About Socialiaztion?"  Bonnie & Audrey, two moms with over 30 years of homeschooling experience share 10 good answers to the socialization question.  And if you don't homeschool, but you have wondered, please listen to this episode too!

Mentioned in this episode:

Research article about homeschool socialization proficiency [https://blog.drwile.com/homeschooling-and-socialization/]

About Outnumbered the Podcast:

Two moms. 19 kids between their 2 families. Finding Joy in the Chaos.

Join Audrey and Bonnie as they share real parenting tips for real people through humor, advice and compassion.

Whether it's tackling how to teach kids to work or discussing where to turn when you're all out of patience,

these two experienced moms are here to offer authentic tips for raising children joyfully.

Because motherhood doesn't come with a manual!

What About Socialization? 10 Answers from 2 Veteran Homeschoolers {Episode 207}

We love nothing more than inviting incredible, powerful, accomplished moms on our podcast and Vanessa checks all the boxes.

She's an experienced mom to 7, a talented singer and co-founder (with her husband) of Chatbooks, the mom-friendly photo book solution!

We loved Vanessa's outlook on life, her dedication to her children and her willingness to step into the role of entrepreneur when she felt the call to do so.

You're gonna be so inspired by this one!

Check out Vanessa on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/vanessaquigley/]
Chatbooks on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/chatbooks/]
Chatbooks online [https://chatbooks.com/]
MomForce Podcast hosted by Vanessa [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-momforce-podcast-hosted-by-chatbooks/id1464755075]



Guest Vanessa Quigley on Entrepreneurship, Motherhood and More! {Episode 206}

In this episode, Bonnie and Audrey talk to their younger selves about bonding with babies and children.  They cover the WHY and the benefits of bonding and the HOW of effective strategies they have actually used.

Mentioned in this episode:

Episode 10: Guest Kim Coffin on Postpartum Depression [https://creator.zencastr.com/z/3k74Pleh]

Episode 21: Breastfeeding [https://creator.zencastr.com/z/q_Gid3kU]

Episode 119: Babywearing [https://creator.zencastr.com/z/-P65-1Qh]

About Outnumbered the Podcast:

Two moms. 19 kids between their 2 families. Finding Joy in the Chaos.

Join Audrey and Bonnie as they share real parenting tips for real people through humor, advice and compassion.

Whether it's tackling how to teach kids to work or discussing where to turn when you're all out of patience,

these two experienced moms are here to offer authentic tips for raising children joyfully.

Because motherhood doesn't come with a manual!

Follow us in Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/outnumberedthepodcast/]

Watch this episode on YouTube [https://youtube.com/@outnumberedthepodcast]

WITAYM: Bonding with your baby and child {Episode 205}

When your faith is important to you, it's only natural to want to share it with your children and see them create a framework of their own faith.  

Today we're talking about 4 ways to create a house of faith where your family can find peace and joy away from the fear and frustration of the world.  

We're talking about:  
1. WHAT a house of faith is
2. WHY you would want to create one
3. HOW to build a house of faith and
4. WHAT TO DO when things don't go according to plan.

Building a House of Faith: How to Teach Your Children About God {Episode 204}

If you have more than one child, chances are good that one of them might be more prone to causing trouble than the others. And if you have a large family like Audrey and Bonnie, you might even have more than one!  

Come with us this week as we dive into the "why" behind these types of behaviors and what we, as parents, can do to change our own mindsets around these children and to set them up for success.   

Bonnie's guide to building a business for moms [https://pages.bonniewiscombe.com/guide]
Audrey's sewing pattern shop [https://www.projectrunplay.com/]
Episode 38 - Sibling Rivalry [https://creator.zencastr.com/z/eY7SzQh7]
Episode 196 - Getting Kids to Listen [https://zencastr.com/z/y4ziUMPM]
Episode 42 - Guest Andee Martineau on connective parenting [https://creator.zencastr.com/z/eG__Fm2-]
Episode 322 - One on One Time [https://creator.zencastr.com/z/AHjK4W74] 

Got a Troublemaker? 14 Tips to Help Your Child Stop Causing Fights {Episode 203}


Join Audrey and Bonnie, homeschooling moms to a combined total of 19 children,
as they explore the joyfully chaotic side of motherhood including managing your
own expectations and parenting intentionally. 

Whether sharing tips for loving your body after pregnancy, setting personal
goals amidst the chaos of childrearing or troubleshooting potty training, these
experienced moms bring both wisdom and hilarity to motherhood.