The Ups and Downs of Motherhood – Melissa and Lindi discuss the roller coaster ride that is motherhood.

The beginning of Summer brings with it longer days full of sunscreen, popsicles, and pool days. Lindi and Melissa cover all things summer related in this episode- including important travel hacks. Drop your own summer hacks in the comments.  

Melissa and Lindi take call-ins from moms and listeners from around the world sharing some thoughts about what they wish they would have known or been told before becoming a mother.      

Melissa is again joined by Leah Stiegler, a Labor and Employment Attorney, for the second episode in a series on legal rights for pregnant and nursing moms in the workplace. Leah helps make sense of the law and what accommodations are available. The moral of the story: you have rights, and you should advocate for yourself.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OwThXlOZu-8 Melissa is joined today by Leah Stiegler, a Labor and Employment Lawyer, to discuss pregnancy rights in the workplace. Show Notes: Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (https://www.eeoc.gov/wysk/what-you-should-know-about-pregnant-workers-fairness-act) Timeline of Women’s Pregnancy Rights in the Workplace (as referenced by Leah in the podcast): 1964- The Civil Rights Act, Title 7 1978 – Pregnancy Discrimination Act 1990- American with Disabilities Act of

Melissa and Lindi unpack the different expectations on how they were raised versus how they want to raise their own kids. They also discuss how technology has impacted the ways we raise our kids. Oh, and Melissa sings the theme song for Hey Dude!!  

Melissa and Lindi podcast live from the third annual sidewalk sale and interview a few of the Latched Mamas in attendance.  

Deciding how you want your child to receive their education can seem daunting. Lindi and Melissa talk about their personal experiences in home schooling and public school education.

Lindi and Melissa dive into their past and share the story of how they met, how Lindi started working at Latched mama, and the amazing friendship that grew from it all!  

Melissa and Lindi talk through a few of their favorite things. They talk about food, jeans, water bottles, and hair dryers to name a few! Make sure to join our Latched Mama Podcast Facebook Group so you can also share a few of your favorite things!