All Types of Families Podcast: Recent Episodes
Ashley Simons & Jessica Harper
A parenting pod that explores the ins and outs of parenthood from the perspective of all types of families. Hosted by Ash Simons and Jess Harper! Parenthood comes with diverse definitions and varying experiences. Join Jessica Harper and Ashley Simons in this bi-weekly podcast exploring the ins and outs of parenting from the perspective of new moms with unconventional family units. Whether you are a heterosexual family unit, single parent, LGBTQIA+ family, or thinking of becoming a parent, this podcast is for you! This podcast discusses stories from the inclusive community of parents and accounts the imperfections of parenting. If you are looking for expert advice, keep moving!
In our season finale episode, we end at the beginning-- Ash and Jess' wives discuss their birthing stories! Season 2 and new episodes to return in the Fall.
On this week's episode, we are talking to Claire. Claire discusses her relationship and learning to co-parenting a young child.
If you're a parent or about to be one then you've already experienced or heard about all the sleep horrors! Tune into this episode to hear Ashley and Jess discuss sleeping routines that work for them and safe sleep guidelines for infants!
Ash & Jess talk to Scarlett about her experience as a new mom to a newborn, toddler, and five year old through adoption and having her first child. Sometimes plans don't go exactly how we want them, but everything always works out in the end.! Tune in to hear about what steps it takes to become a foster/adoptive parent, advice from personal experiences, and resources on how you can help the foster community!
Links to learn more!
Texas CASA - https://casalctx.org/volunteer/
Ohio CASA - https://www.ohiocasa.org/volunteer/
Texas Volunteer - https://dfps.vomo.org/org/texas-department-of-family-and-protective-ser
Ohio Volunteer - https://octf.ohio.gov/about-us/volunteer-opportunities
Jess interviews Ashley's wife (also Jess) about her experience during the baby planning process. Listen to her talk about regrets, surprises, and touching personal experiences that brought them to their son Lennox.
Ashley Simons interviews Natalie Harper about how family planning was for her. Why did Natalie carry? Was any part of the process surprising? Does Natalie had any regrets? Listen now to find out!
Ash & Jess are back to discuss life as new parents. They dive into their daycare blues, home renovations with an infant, and talk about how their personality types influence their parenting styles and views!
Personality test link: https://www.16personalities.com/
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Join Ashley & Jess in their very first podcast! This week, they talk about what made them decide to have kids, their separate family planning journeys, and how to stay sane raising kids under one during a global pandemic.
Meet Ash & Jess, two full-time working moms who love to talk about their new experiences as parents.