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Date Night

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Dear yayas, My husband and I are stuck in a dating rut. We haven’t gone out on a date for at least 6 months. We’re tired all the time and low on funds, so we can’t do anything too over the top. I want to “spice things up,” but honestly don’t remember how to do… Read More

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How Many Kids

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Dear yayas, How do you know when you’re “done” having kids? We have two children–one boy and one girl–and I just don’t feel like I’m done having babies. My partner is on the fence. We know there’s a lot of factors to consider, but does this feeling of wanting more ever go away?  – Pondering… Read More

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Parenting With A Partner

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Dear yayas, I’m starting to feel like my husband and I aren’t on the same page when it comes to parenting. We have a 6 month old and a 3 year old and lately there have just been so many moments where I’m trying to stay on schedule and he just, I don’t know, doesn’t… Read More

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3 Year Old Behavior

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Dear yayas, My 3.5 year-old daughter is obsessed with the word “mean.” She calls herself mean, other kids mean, objects mean, strangers mean, her dad mean. We don’t use the word a lot and I model alternative ways to describe people/things. It can be funny at times, but it’s almost an obsession! It’s a “stage”… Read More

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Two – Three Year Olds

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Dear yayas, My 2 (almost 3) year old is driving me bonkers! I heard 3 is worse than 2…is this true? I’m going to need some tips (and a drink!) if we’re going to get through this challenging stage! Any pointers? – Desperate in Delaware Hi Desperate in Delaware, Each age and stage comes with… Read More

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Breastfeeding in Public

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Dear yayas, I’ve been nursing my baby for about six months now, at home and in public. I didn’t think much of it until the other day at the store when I looked up from nursing to see an older couple scowling at me. I’m not an idiot, it was pretty obvious they were disgusted… Read More

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Morning Sickness

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Dear yayas, I have been SO nauseous for the entire first half of my pregnancy! I feel like there is no end in sight to the nausea. I don’t feel like myself and am not really enjoying my pregnancy the way I thought I would. Any suggestions? – Miserable Mama Oh, Miserable Mama, I am… Read More

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Breastfeeding During Pregnancy

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Dear yayas, I’m 6 weeks pregnant with baby #2. My first is only 11 months old and still nursing (with no end in sight!). My goal is nurse her until the World Health Organization’s recommendation of breastfeeding until a minimum of age 2, but that means nursing while pregnant and then nursing her along with… Read More

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Preschool Behavior

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Dear yayas, How do we limit bad behaviors our preschooler picks up from school? 
We have one child, an almost four-year-old daughter who is in preschool a few days a week. Lately, she’s been coming home from school and yelling “stop it!” in an ugly tone to us (and even at inanimate objects) in various situations… Read More

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Lori Beth Auldridge is a mama bear to three little girls. She and her husband Chris run a renovation business in upcountry Maui. Lori Beth dreams up the designs and Chris makes all those dreams come to life. Her days are filled with her favorite things... coffee, writing, homeschooling, babywearing, audiobooks, binge reading parenting articles, miniature goats, fancy chickens, exploring Maui, moms groups, and more coffee. Yayamamas is her way of spreading aloha and using her B.A., M.A., & M.F.A. degrees to put more good into the world.

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Today’s homeschool pivot: veterinary play. It Today’s homeschool pivot: veterinary play. 

It doesn’t matter what my homeschool planner says...it’s what they’re passionate about & motivated to learn. Friday it was architecture. Today it’s veterinary medicine. 

My job is to kindle the flame of their hearts & imaginations, not check boxes 😘

All of life is learning. What will these pivots turn into, I wonder 😍

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This weekend’s episode is for parents and parent This weekend’s episode is for parents and parents-to-be who have fur babies, too! 🐶👶

There is SO MUCH we can do as parents to keep our kids and dogs safe & happy when the two are together. 

Lisa Giesick of @ohanapet shares a ton of tips and resources with us in Episode 102. 🙌

If you’re expecting, just had a baby, have a crawler or toddler, or even older kids + dogs, this episode is a must listen! 😘

Do you have dogs? How many? How did the transition go? 👇👇👇
We’re putting Elevating Motherhood into action o We’re putting Elevating Motherhood into action over on Patreon! 🥳 

I’ve been researching how & where to gather support for moms OFF of social media and Patreon is it! 🙌 

It’s an ad-free, no distraction space where we can gather, learn together, dive deep into topics, and just be with other moms in a positive, supportive place without all the nonsense! Like an online moms group 🥰

I’ll be hosting a monthly class there as well! 💜 A virtual “moms night in” once a month where we can gather and learn fun skills together and connect during this odd time of being apart. April’s class is “Elevating Your Everyday Cooking with Kris Dovbniak” on Friday, April 23rd 👩🏻‍🍳 It’s incredible!

This Patreon space is a collaboration of all my favorite things…hanging out with moms, having deep, meaningful conversations, and learning new skills with my friends! 💗

Join me over on Patreon! 😘www.patreon.com/elevatingmotherhood
Happy Easter! ✝️🐇🌷💗 Happy Easter! ✝️🐇🌷💗
The timing of this episode just felt “right.” The timing of this episode just felt “right.” 💙 So many mamas have reached out to me over the years wanting to know how they can help create lasting, positive change in their communities. I’ve shared a lot of this info one on one but with so many “what can we do?” messages flooding my DMs, I knew it was time to share the how, why, who, and when behind standing up, reaching out, and lobbying for topics you feel are important. 

Our topics may be different but our passion is the same. Moms can (& do!) change the world! 🙌

I hope this episode empowers you to speak up when your intuition tells you it’s time about topics that tug on your mama heart 😘

Check out the detailed “how to” ideas listed in the show notes. 

Also, do me a favor and share the heck out of this episode so as many mamas as possible can have this information as resource for speaking up! 🙌
What the kids see: spaghetti! What I see: nutrie What the kids see: spaghetti! 

What I see: nutrient dense liver, gluten free pasta + local zucchini, carrots, & beef. 

They gobbled it up. So did I 😉 

Stay tuned for more details about the @elevatingmotherhood Patreon cooking class this month!!! 👩🏻‍🌾👩🏻‍🍳😍
Worth a post. Mahalo @thespiritualdaily for sharin Worth a post. Mahalo @thespiritualdaily for sharing this light filled message! 🙌 

I will breathe & live this message 💖 How about you, mamas? Does this speak to you, too?
Episode 100 of Elevating Motherhood is LIVE! 🥳 Episode 100 of Elevating Motherhood is LIVE! 🥳 Something to celebrate! 😍 So of course I cry at the end and chose a picture of me holding a goat...😂 

THANK YOU for supporting me on this journey! It was so humbling to reflect on all that I’ve learned beside you and share how we can keep learning together and really put Elevating Motherhood into action! 👏👏👏

Details in the episode & in the show notes! 🤩
💖GIVEAWAY!💖 In honor of Episode 100 of @el 💖GIVEAWAY!💖 

In honor of Episode 100 of @elevatingmotherhood coming out this weekend, I’m hosting a few giveaways! 🥳 The first is with @primallypure

To enter for a chance to win their new rose + mint tinted lip balm:

👉 Follow @loribethauldridge
👉 Follow @elevatingmotherhood
👉 Follow @primallypure
👉 Tag your friends! Every tag is an entry!

You know the deal: none of this is sponsored by IG. Must be following all 3 accounts to qualify. Entries close this weekend Sunday at midnight Hawaii Standard Time 😘 Good luck! ✨

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