Linda Szmulewitz from The Chicago New Moms Group discusses all the things you didn't know about motherhood until you became a mom.

In Linda Szmulewitz's interview we discuss: The Chicago New Mom's Group and why she created it A brief overview of the 6-week course curriculum: Week 1 – How motherhood is different from anything you've done before Week 2 – Shifts in relationships after you become a mother Week 3 – All about sleep! Week 4 – Developmental skills & starting solids Week 5 – Going back to work or not; our identities as mothers Week 6 – Body image and postpartum issues Linda's really great list of " all of the things that moms never thought about before they have their first child " How being a mother is VERY different from being a babysitter or camp counselor Navigating the overwhelming amount of information about parenting and child rearing Judgement of mothers, and the importance of coming from a stance of curiosity and compassion when talking with other moms about how they do things The notion of "doing it all" ourselves and learning to seek and accept help, especially in the beginning Postpartum depression and anxiety, and where to go for help How critical having a group of moms to lean upon is, and the importance of getting together in person Tips for finding your mom tribe P.A.C.E. – Washington, DC New Moms Group The full list of " everything you never knew about motherhood until you became a mom " Peanut – Mom Dating app! Holistic Moms Network – Carrie's favorite in-person mom group that was helpful as new mom! Linda Szmulewitz is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a certified Gentle Sleep Coach. 7 years ago, she developed an educational and supportive program for first time moms of babies 0-6 months old called The Chicago New Moms Group. The group offers 6 week sessions that provide new moms with an opportunity to come together in a non judgmental and nurturing environment to both connect with others in similar circumstances and to find answers to many new parenting questions.

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Linda Szmulewitz from The Chicago New Moms Group discusses all the things you didn't know about motherhood until you became a mom. is an episode from The Modern Mom Society by Carrie Rubin.

This episode is 39:21 long.

This episode was published on Apr 11, 2018.

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