If you've listened to the podcast for more than a couple episodes, you already know that Audrey and I are HUGE proponents of self care. But what does that term even mean? How did we learn to prioritize caring for ourselves before all these little ones and how can you learn to do the same?   Don't miss these episodes mentioned today:  Episode 20: Survival Times  Episode 51: The Myth of Balance  Get a free download with links to our top episodes on TONS of popular topics here ..read more

Welcome to Episode 185 of Outnumbered the Podcast. In today’s episode we’re interviewing Cindi Bailey about her experience with divorce. As you know, here at Outnumbered, we’re huge proponents of marriage and especially good, healthy marriages. We even have a whole series on it! So why would we bring on a guest to talk about divorce? It’s because we realize that marriage and the family are under attack! And so while our #1 intention for our own marriages and our deepest hope for each and every one of you is that your marriages last until “death do us part” we realize that your life has probabl ..read more

If there's one thing we long for from generations past, it's the feeling we get that children had a lot more respect for the things that matter! Whether teaching reverance for God, country, property, animals, the earth or anything else, we hope to raise children who value and honor more than just their own interests.  Let's talk about the top 5 ways we're working on teaching respect! Get episode guides for ALL our post popular topics here ..read more

Homeschool Planning got you scared?  Confused?  Feeling overwhelmed?  In this episode, Bonnie & Audrey cover everything you need to know about homeschool planning, from the big overall picture to the year plan.   Please support our free podcast on Patreon! Mentioned in this episode: Thomas Jefferson Education phases of learning Episode 133: College Flight Plan Tapestry of Grace curriculum What your #-grader needs to know series Prenda Teaching Textbooks Episode 97: Helping Kids with Math Rainbow Resource Episode 69: Circle Time Homeschool Tracker Well-Trained Mind boo ..read more

Trying to learn (or teach or help a child learn) a foreign language?  In this Episode, Bonnie and Audrey share 5 tools for success!  And they dive into the 7 different learning styles, so the time spent learning a foreign language can be the most effective. Mentioned in this episode:  Duolingo (free language app) Rosetta Stone Wee Sing Around the World Pimsleur ..read more

If you're looking for tips on reducing the pain during birth naturally, you've come to the right place!  Bonnie and Audrey are 2 moms with a combined total of 18 birth experiences between their two families.  In this episode they share tons of tips on how to have a less painful birth.   Please support our podcast on Patreon! Mentioned in this episode: Episode 38: Sibling Rivalry Episode 47: Water Birth Episode 6: Pregnancy Part 1 Episode 7: Pregnancy Part 2 Never miss another episode by subscribing to our weekly email HERE ..read more

In this Episode, Bonnie and Audrey share 10 tips they've learned through helping their kids learn to drive.  No really, and they lived to tell about it! Be prepared to laugh, and set yourself (and the teen you're teaching) up for successful driving. Plus, they also share some ways they've each helped their families save money on car insurance with teens on the policy. Mentioned in this episode: Episode 25: How to Afford Kids Please support us on Patreon!  Subscribe to our email HERE! Follow us on Instagram ..read more

If you too are in the middle of the winter doldrums, this episode of Outnumbered the Podcast is for you! Join us as we explore 5 ways to pull yourself and your children out of the winter blahs and get motivated for school again. Mentioned in this episode: Chalkpastel.com  Craftsy Heckedy Peg Episode 157: Inspired Motherhood 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 ..read more

Everyone wants to gain more confidence, but in order to do that, we actually have to be willing to do some scary stuff! But don't worry, we'll walk you though our 4 steps for helping both our children and ourselves become more confident, capable people.   Confronting the Myth of Self-Esteem Book Never miss another episode by subscribing to our weekly email HERE Please support our podcast on Patreon ..read more

Can you be happy and independent in marriage?  Bonnie and Audrey answer this question and cover not only the WHY but also share 5 ways to gain independence and how it benfits your marriage.   Please support our podcast on Patreon! Mentioned in this episode: Chip Gaines article about supporting Joanna Episode 151: Intimacy in Marriage Episode 107: Finances in Marriage Episode 115: Date Night Ideas Life Coach School Episode 25: Emotional Adulthood ..read more