Mom Lab
Parenting, mental health & raising kids
Hosted by Joanne Howard · New episodes daily
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The Magic of Watching Your Child Fall in Love with Something | Mom Lab
In this heartfelt episode of Mom Lab, host Joanne Howard explores the profound beauty of simply watching your child fall in love with their own interests. This episode is designed for overwhelmed parents who feel pressure to optimize every…
Who Are You Without the Title? Reclaiming Your Pre-Mom Self | Mom Lab
In this deeply reflective episode of Mom Lab, host Joanne Howard explores the complex emotional landscape of postpartum identity loss and the quiet grief many mothers feel when they no longer recognize themselves. This conversation is…
Grieving the Loss of Spontaneity When You Have Zero Free Time | Mom Lab
In this episode of Mom Lab, host Joanne Howard explores the often-unspoken grief mothers feel when they lose their spontaneity to the rigid logistics of parenting. This is not just about being busy; it is a deep structural loss of the…
Finding Joy in the Mess of Building a Blanket Fort Together | Mom Lab
In this episode of Mom Lab, host Joanne Howard explores the profound emotional and developmental benefits of building blanket forts with children, arguing that embracing domestic chaos is essential for deep parent-child connection. This…
Finding Peace in the Rhythm of Laundry Folding Alone | Mom Lab
In this episode of Mom Lab, host Joanne Howard explores the unexpected power of folding laundry as a profound act of self-care and mental health restoration for mothers. Often dismissed as a mundane chore, the rhythmic, tactile nature of…
The Quiet Isolation of Special Needs Parenting Alone | Mom Lab
In this episode of Mom Lab, host Joanne Howard explores the profound and often unspoken experience of special needs parenting when done in isolation. This conversation is specifically designed for mothers who feel invisible or…
The Invisible Wins: Why Small Milestones Matter More Than Big Leaps | Mom Lab
In this episode of Mom Lab, host Joanne Howard explores the profound impact of 'invisible wins' in child development and parenting. While society often fixates on loud, visible milestones like first steps or first words, this conversation…
Finding Peace in the Routine of Bedtime Stories | Mom Lab
In this episode of Mom Lab, host Joanne Howard explores the profound emotional and psychological benefits of bedtime stories as a ritual for connection, mental health, and family bonding. This conversation is designed for exhausted parents…