Mom Project
Motherhood, identity & modern parenting
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Loving the In-Laws Your Child Loves: The Heavy Heart of Family Ties | Mom Project
In this episode of the Mom Project, host Ava Hoffman explores the complex and often painful dynamic of loving in-laws or relatives that your child adores. This is a deep dive into the emotional labor required when you must maintain peace…
The Exhausting Weight of Being the Family Historian | Mom Project
In this episode of The Mom Project, host Ava Hoffman explores the invisible and exhausting labor of being the family historian—the person tasked with remembering every birthday, holiday tradition, and childhood milestone. If you feel like…
The Guilt of Relief: Why You Feel Empty When They Sleep | Mom Project
In this deeply resonant episode of The Mom Project, host Ava Hoffman explores the complex and often unspoken emotion known as 'the guilt of relief.' This episode is designed for mothers who feel a hollow ache or profound emptiness when…
Teaching Emotional Regulation When You Are Unraveling | Mom Project
In this episode of Mom Project, host Ava Hoffman explores the profound reality of teaching emotional regulation when parents themselves are unraveling. This guide is essential for modern mothers and fathers who struggle with the guilt of…
When Your Child Becomes the Healer: The Quiet Miracle of Their Empathy | Mom Project
In this deeply moving episode of Mom Project, host Ava Hoffman explores the profound and often overlooked phenomenon of children comforting their parents. This is not just a parenting tip; it is an emotional exploration for mothers who…
The Public Snap: How to Rebuild Trust After You Lose It | Mom Project
In this episode of The Mom Project, host Ava Hoffman explores the raw, often unspoken reality of losing your temper with your children in public. If you have ever snapped at your toddler in a grocery store aisle or felt overwhelming shame…
When They Take the Keys: Letting Go of the Wheel | Mom Project
In this deeply reflective episode of The Mom Project, host Ava Hoffman explores the emotional complexity of letting go as your children become independent adults. This episode is essential listening for parents who are struggling with the…
The Heavy Gift: Carrying Family History Without Being Buried By It | Mom Project
In this deeply reflective episode of The Mom Project, host Ava Hoffman explores the invisible emotional labor of motherhood: carrying family history without being buried by it. This conversation moves beyond the physical demands of…