Nursing And Cursing

Hey babes, tired of living on cold leftover  nuggets and warm cheese sticks ? So was our friend and nutritionist Maggie Slavonic. After she had kids, Maggie came to the same realization you probably did: she felt like shit. This week, Maggie joins us and tells us about her product: Mom Snacks-food designed for the mamas that make the world go round.  As moms who can never get even out best ideas out of the chat, we we were hungry for this one

Just when you thought your clubbing days were behind you. Grab your ID and meet us at Costco. This week we talk about what Costco means to us. We ran in for paper towels and we left with $600 of off- brand sweat pants and butter. Are we doing this right ? Turns out some of us are doing it better than others. Obvs.

this week we’re grieving (and celebrating) together as our own heads off to college. we’re left teary-eyed, proud, and a little lost. From packing the car to holding back sobs, we talk about what it means when one of our kids leave the nest. We also talk alternative uses for garlic to lighten the mood.

Moms!!! It’s that time of year yet again. Back to school!! No matter how many times we have done this, there are some lessons we just can’t learn. Listen up as we discuss the only afterschool club we ever joined :the Itty Bitty Titty Committee. And when it comes to this week’s fails : we sure got class.  

We discuss the most important part of your birth plan: your pubes. Sure, your doula was on speed dial, your play list was on fleek, and your meditative breathing was ready to go out the effing window, but mom, how did you prep your pubes? Don't lie, you sweated the hair show. So did we.

How did you feel about your partner immediately after bringing that baby into the world? Did you look at him with fresh love or deep, scary, sleep deprived rage? Listen to our tales of post-partum husband hatred, one of the most important mommy milestones. Don't worry, all the husbands survived to live another day, and in some cases, even make another baby.

Ok, who’s doing what to their face? when and why? This week the ladies discuss what we do and don’t do to feel good in our skin. Moms, how far do you go to tweak your appearance? Salmon sperm, Botox, snail slime, or throw a paper bag over your head and say fugit? Turns out not everyone on the mic has the same opinion on this one!

You’re doing great, Sweetie! This too shall pass!!! Count your blessings and get workin on that gratitude journal hun! Yeah yeah yeah suck a diaper, Karen. Encouragement is great, but toxic positivity is making us crash out. This week, join us in reality where we discuss when looking on the bright sides just blinds you to the truth: some things just effing suck.

Hey moms! boot scoot and boogie on over here. As our kids grow up and we get older, there are some things we’ve been able to let go of. Organic food, literacy, personal hygiene, just to name a few. Listen in as we discuss what we just DGAF about anymore. Are we evolving or giving up? You decide!

Hellooo mamas! this week we’re asking: wtf is happening to our bodies ? Can someone please write a What’s Happening to my Body? Book for middle aged women? Thx! Our asses are soft, our bellies are soft-the only tight thing left is our anxiety . Luckily for us, Sarah has some chicken soup for the soul

Hi Moms!! We’re baaackk! We missed you guys!  listen to our season premiere where we ask the big question: wtf just happened? A decade on and the kids are all potty trained but it’s our mentals that are circling the drain. Make it make sense. Hit play and find out what the gang has been up to. New homes, new families, new pets, new milestones, and best of all: new fails (bow wow yippee yay). We can’t wait to take you on a journey to absolutely nowhere with us this season!! Love ya moms, so stoked to be back. 

Moms! We missed you! We left you hanging and we are so sorry. One of us had a baby, two of us moved to Florida, and one of us…well. Heads up for the absolute biggest Plot Twerk™️ the thread has ever known. Let’s just say, Kate hasn’t been the only one up all night.

Hi Mamas!!! We miss you so much!!!  This ep is a lil check in/check up and a welcome to our mini season 6

Well mamas, we made it to the season finale of Modern Civilization /Life as We Know It. I mean, the season finale of Nursing and Cursing Season 5. And everything is fine. Totally fine. To celebrate, we are bringing you something brand new : OUR KIDS!! In this episode, we ask the kiddos :is mom cool? What’s this podcast all about ? Does she ever get grumpy ? Some of them gave us the cold hard truth, and others clammed up, scared of retribution. And Sarah coins a phrase that will make her a millionaire, or at least get her fine ass trending on Twitter. Love you mamas so much-what a ride this season has been. See you in the fall! Until then, let’s all manifest a quick and safe delivery for Kate’s babe and A FULLY FUNCTIONAL IRL FALL PLAN 4 SKOOLS!

Parenting is hard enough when you and your partner agree on things(still waiting for that over here, but whatevs) But what about those parenting issues you just *dont* agree on. From: are the kids developmentally on track, to should we say yes to a bedtime snack? Shit is hard. Do you compromise ? Disagree in front of the kids? Have a low grade hissing fight later? Or shrug and give in ? As usual, We have no idea. And for our loyal listeners, friends and fans, we are sharing some big news at the bottom of this episode. As always, we love you and thanks for the ride of our lives ❤️

Welcome to the No Zone! Mom, can I ...? Nope. No. Not today. I said no. Don’t ask me again. This is your first warning ....cut to us handing out negative consequences for poor choices all damn day. Anyone else feel like they’re just constantly saying no and taking shit away? Kate calls it normal. Ali calls it violent communication and Molly says she needs to process her past. Same ol same ol around here! And welcome back to fails : we got some damn doozies for you this week. WE LOVE YOU!

Hey Mamas! This week, Nursing & Cursing is turning our voice OFF and turning ON the voices of Black parents, hosts, educators, authors, scholars, reporters and doctors through podcasts that teach. We’ve compiled a list of other podcasts (and there are so many more) that are helping us stretch and open to new perspectives, voices, ideas, and action steps. Please join us in the learning so we can be better teachers for our babies! Love, Nursing & Cursing

Hi Mamas. Wow. This week has been a painful and powerful reminder that some conversations with our kids are scary and uncomfortable and can’t wait any longer. Yes -we are talking about race and racism. As 5 white moms, we know that we have a true responsibility to help our kids confront and contextualize today’s realities in the hopes that tomorrow can be better and more equal for all. This week, we were honored and excited to welcome author (and FATHER

We know we aren’t the only ones trying to be productive parents and make good use of ALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL this time at home with our children, right? What’s it gonna be, kid? Losing the training wheels? Potty training? Swimming without your floaties? What do you do when YOU’RE ready for a milestone, but your kid ISN’T? Oh, and get a load of Christine’s fail ... hint: It’s the sequel to kicking the bed.

Hey mamas! How you doing this week? We are barely hanging on and so grateful to you for being on the journey with us. This week Kate crowd sources some of life’s big decisions. As a New Yorker with 3 kids and a baby due days before school starts ...what should she do this fall? When she left her house in March she figured she’d be back in 2 weeks and setting up the crib. But things are looking unclear. Should she go back to the city and suck it up? Or stay where she is and accept that this year is gonna look and feel very different from what she imagined ? Help a pregnant sister out.