Mom Files
Parenting, mental health & raising kids
Hosted by Jenna Ward · New episodes daily
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Grandparent Interference: How to Set Boundaries Without Burning Bridges | Mom Files
In this episode of Mom Files, host Jenna Ward tackles the delicate and often painful topic of grandparent interference in modern parenting. This discussion is essential for mothers who feel their authority is being undermined by…
Grieving the Mom You Imagined: Letting Go of Perfection | Mom Files
In this episode of Mom Files, host Jenna Ward explores the profound and often unspoken grief mothers feel when they realize the 'perfect mom' they imagined in their heads does not exist. This is not about mourning a person, but rather…
The Quiet After the Storm: Grief in an Empty House | Mom Files
This episode of Mom Files explores the profound emotional landscape of the empty nest syndrome, offering a compassionate guide for mothers navigating the sudden silence after their children leave home. Host Jenna Ward addresses the…
Why I Stopped Fixing Everything for My Kids (And You Should Too) | Mom Files
In this episode of Mom Files, host Jenna Ward explores the counterintuitive parenting strategy of stopping the urge to fix every problem for your children. If you find yourself rushing to buy a replacement toy, erase a mistake, or soothe…
Stop Letting Strangers Define Your Parenting: How to Handle the Judgment | Mom Files
In this episode of Mom Files, host Jenna Ward tackles the pervasive issue of parenting judgment and how to stop letting strangers define your motherhood. From a tense encounter in the grocery store over a bruised banana to the broader…
The Quiet Loneliness of Being the Only Special Needs Parent | Mom Files
In this deeply personal episode of Mom Files, host Jenna Ward explores the quiet loneliness experienced by parents who are the sole caregivers for children with special needs. This conversation is essential listening for mothers and…
The Heavy Weight of Being the Only One Who Remembers Birthdays | Mom Files
In this episode of Mom Files, host Jenna Ward explores the exhausting reality of being the sole keeper of family memory and emotional labor. If you often feel like the only person remembering birthdays, anniversaries, and social…
When Your Daughter Mirrors Your Worst Temper Tantrum Habits | Mom Files
In this deeply personal episode of Mom Files, host Jenna Ward explores the terrifying yet transformative moment when a child mirrors their parent's worst emotional habits. This episode is for any mother who has ever snapped in frustration…