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Sep 2023
55m 20s

Moms Are in Crisis: The Mental Health Ep...

Audacy and Big Little Feelings
About this episode

In this powerful debut episode, Deena and Kristin unpack why anxiety is at an all time high in mothers/primary caregivers, plus:

  • How to release the pressure that comes with perfect parenting
  • 3 EASY, doable, strategies you can use TODAY to improve your mental health
  • Cures for anxiety so simple, so doable, anyone can fit them into their busy lives
  • Effective toddler/preschooler discipline (Spoiler alert: stop taking away dessert as punishment)


Theme Song Composer: Liz Fohl

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