Mom Room
Parenting, mental health & raising kids
Hosted by Melinda Nalty · New episodes daily
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Latest episodes
When the Goodbye Comes: Helping Kids Grief a Pet | Mom Room
When a beloved pet dies, the silence in the house can feel deafening, leaving parents unsure of how to help their children navigate this profound loss. In this episode of Mom Room, host Melinda Nalty explores the delicate and necessary…
Why You’re Tired: The Invisible Weight of Mental Load | Mom Room
In this episode of Mom Room, host Melinda Nalty explores the exhausting and often invisible reality of the mental load that disproportionately falls on mothers. If you feel like you are constantly managing your family’s schedule, emotions…
Laughing Through the Chaos: Finding Humor in Parenting’s Absurd Moments | Mom Room
In this episode of Mom Room, host Melinda Nalty explores the vital role of humor in navigating the chaotic reality of parenting. This conversation is designed for mothers and parents who feel overwhelmed by the gap between social media…
When Your Child Becomes Your Comfort: The Quiet Magic of Parenting | Mom Room
In this heartfelt episode of Mom Room, host Melinda Nalty explores the profound and often unexpected moment when a child becomes a source of comfort for their parent. This is not just a parenting tip; it is an emotional deep-dive into the…
The Quiet Loneliness of Stay-at-Home Dads | Mom Room
In this episode of Mom Room, host Melinda Nalty explores the often-overlooked emotional landscape of stay-at-home dads. While society frequently validates the exhaustion and mental load of mothers, fathers who take on primary caregiving…
The Guilt of Prioritizing Your Career Growth Over Their Activities | Mom Room
In this episode of Mom Room, host Melinda Nalty explores the heavy emotional burden of career guilt that many working mothers face when they must prioritize professional growth over their children's school events and activities. The…
The Panic of Letting Go: When Your Teen Takes the Keys | Mom Room
In this episode of Mom Room, host Melinda Nalty explores the profound emotional journey of letting go as your teenager gets their driver’s license and takes the keys for the first time. This is a deeply relatable guide for parents who are…
The Quiet Terror of Leaving Your Toddler: Why It’s Okay to Cry | Mom Room
This episode of Mom Room addresses the profound emotional struggle many mothers face when leaving their toddlers behind, validating the intense guilt, panic, and grief that often accompany even short separations. Host Melinda Nalty…