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in Episodes on December 19, 2023 by The Mom Hour

Do Today’s New Moms Have It Easier? Or Harder?: Episode 444



Is new parenthood better or worse today than it was 10 years ago? Meagan and Sarah dive deep into this question today, unpacking nuanced issues like tech solutions for age-old problems, the availability of information and solutions for every struggle, and the benefits and drawbacks of connecting online. The consensus? It’s complicted. Join us!

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  • We referenced your comments in this Facebook Post throughout the episode
  • Sarah mentioned The Girl Next Door Podcast episode Online Behavior For Grown Ups
  • You might also like What’s New In Baby Gear & Baby Shower Registries: Voices 77 with Kia Hammond and Katherine DeVries
  • Episodes from the archives about New Motherhood:
    • Things We Shouldn’t Have Freaked Out About (As New Moms): Episode 19
    • When Will This Get Easier?: Episode 435
    • Things We Shouldn’t Have Freaked Out About (Breastfeeding Edition): Episode 114

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Filed Under: Episodes Tagged With: babies, mom confidence, new mom

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