This week, we're joined by Caitlin Murray from @BigTimeAdulting! Known for her refreshingly honest and relatable takes on motherhood, Caitlin has amassed a huge following on Instagram and TikTok. She fearlessly voices what many of us think about the constant demands of being a 24/7 mom, but might not say out loud. We chat about the challenges of the newborn/toddler stage, the worst mom advice, being scared for #2, dealing with burnout, some tips for rookie moms from a seasoned pro, and more! Join us for a fun and honest chat about the highs and lows of the motherhood journey that will make you shout "SAME!"Want more from our Guest?Instagram @bigtimeadultingTikTok @bigtimeadultingCheck out her Soul Snacks Magazine HEREWant more from Sarah?Personal Instagram: @SarahMerrill_HallThe Big Kid Problems humor account @bigkidproblems!Find more at www.BigKidProblems.com Big thank you to our episode sponsor!More labs - Help your body bounce back after a night of drinking with Morning Recovery! Get 20% off with Code BIGKID at morelabs.com/Bigkid

We've all heard the saying, "It takes a village to raise a child," but when exactly do they show up? In this week's episode, Sarah discusses entrusting your baby into someone else's care and shares some savvy strategies for seeking additional childcare support. Tune in to find out how to build your very own "village" of help!Want more from Sarah?Personal Instagram: @SarahMerrill_HallThe Big Kid Problems humor account @bigkidproblems!Find more at www.BigKidProblems.com Big thank you to our episode sponsor!More labs - Help your body bounce back after a night of drinking with Morning Recovery! Get 20% off with Code BIGKID at morelabs.com/Bigkid

Wondering if your baby is ready to expand their culinary horizons into solid foods? Look no further – this episode is your ultimate guide! Join us as we team up with Katie Ferraro, a Dietician, Nutrition Professor, mom of SEVEN, and the genius behind @babyledweanteam and the "Baby Led Weaning Made Easy" Podcast. Katie is here to make sure you're fully equipped to ace this exciting transition!We're diving deep into the essentials: Knowing when to get started, first foods, tips and tricks for picky eaters, confidently tackling concerns like allergens and choking, and much, much more. Get ready to roll up your sleeves, break bread with your little one, and embrace the joyful messiness of it all! LFG!Want more from our guest this week? Instagram: @babyledweanteamGet her 100 First Foods Checklist HEREJoin her FREE starting Solids workshop HEREVisit her Website for moreWant more from Sarah?Personal Instagram: @SarahMerrill_HallThe Big Kid Problems humor account @bigkidproblems!Find more at www.BigKidProblems.com Big thank you to our episode sponsor!More labs - Help your body bounce back after a night of drinking with Morning Recovery! Get 20% off with Code BIGKID at morelabs.com/Bigkid

Maternity leave winding down? Getting ready to get back to the grind? The idea of going back to work after baby can be incredibly daunting. Today, we are going to get some help from someone who helps women through this transition every single day! Working mom of 2 and founder of @careermeetsmama, Keesha Kline is in the house to help us navigate the ins and outs of this truly challenging transition. We talk childcare, pumping, mom guilt and more.. enjoy!Want more from our guest this week? Keesha Kline @Career.Meets.MamaWebsite: careermeetsmama.comWant more from Sarah?Personal Instagram: @SarahMerrill_HallThe Big Kid Problems humor account @bigkidproblems!Find more at www.BigKidProblems.com Big thank you to our episode sponsor!More labs - Help your body bounce back after a night of drinking with Morning Recovery! Get 20% off with Code BIGKID at morelabs.com/Bigkid

Sarah is back from a 16-day stint across the pond with her toddler in tow and lives to tell the tale! She talks all things long flights, layovers, travel gear, time zone changes, and tips and tricks for surviving long-distance travel with a toddler. Because, it's true what they say, traveling with kids is NO vacation. Resources from the episode: Sarah's Amazon Baby List includes travel essentials and all kinds of helpful things for babies/toddlers!Sarah's Travel Stroller of Choice: Uppababy Minu v2Want more from Sarah?Personal Instagram: @SarahMerrill_HallThe Big Kid Problems humor account @bigkidproblems!Find more at www.BigKidProblems.com Big thank you to our episode sponsor!More labs - Help your body bounce back after a night of drinking with Morning Recovery! Get 20% off with Code BIGKID at morelabs.com/Bigkid

Find yourself going 0 to 100 REAL QUICK? Mom Rage may be to blame! Kelly Smith is here to help us understand and destigmatize Mom Rage while offering some tools and tricks to help keep us cool when we're ready to fly off the handle.Want more from our Guest, Kelly Smith?Instagram: @YogaforyouonlinePodcasts: Mindful in Minutes & Meditation Mama Find her new book "Mindful in Minutes: Meditation for the Modern Family" HEREFree Sleep Meditations HEREWant more from Sarah?Personal Instagram: @SarahMerrill_HallThe Big Kid Problems humor account @bigkidproblems!Find more at www.BigKidProblems.com Big thank you to our episode sponsor!More labs - Help your body bounce back after a night of drinking with Morning Recovery! Get 20% off with Code BIGKID at morelabs.com/Bigkid

It's a niche episode people! (but an important one nonetheless) Did you know 1 out of 4 babies have some form of Plagiocephaly or "flat head syndrome"? That's A LOT of babies. Sarah talks about WHY this has become more common in recent years, some reasons babies develop it, and some ways to prevent and treat it early on. As a helmet or "DocBand" parent herself, Sarah shares her experience going through the process to help destigmatize helmet life & let you know it's all going to be ok!Want more from Sarah?Check out Sarah's IG post about Helmet Life HEREPersonal Instagram: @SarahMerrill_HallThe Big Kid Problems humor account @bigkidproblems!Find more at www.BigKidProblems.com Big thank you to our episode sponsor!More labs - Help your body bounce back after a night of drinking with Morning Recovery! Get 20% off with Code BIGKID at morelabs.com/Bigkid

There have been a lot of horror stories about Postpartum Hair and TODAY we are busting down some myths and learning WTF is going on with our locks with Tricologist and Founder of Hair Health Essentials, Clare Devereaux! We talk about what to expect, why our hair looks/ feels different in postpartum, styling tips, and most importantly, HOW to get our hair healthy and radiant once again!Some resources we mentioned in the episode: Hair Health Essentials New Mom CollectionSarah's favorite Ibiza BrushWant more from our Guest Clare Devereaux?!Instagram: @ClareDevereauxStyleHair Health Essentials Website Want more from Sarah?Personal Instagram: @SarahMerrill_HallThe Big Kid Problems humor account @bigkidproblems!Find more at www.BigKidProblems.com Big thank you to our episode sponsor!More labs - Help your body bounce back after a night of drinking with Morning Recovery! Get 20% off with Code BIGKID at morelabs.com/Bigkid

Who came up with the idea of "bouncing back" after having a baby? We want NAMES. Sarah talks about the frustrations of baby weight and the notion of trying to "bounce back" in this week's episode. She shares her expectations vs. reality, some things that worked (and didn't work), some things she wished she did differently, best "bounce back" advice she received and ways to feel good in your new body. Want more from Sarah?Personal Instagram: @SarahMerrill_HallThe Big Kid Problems humor account @bigkidproblems!Find more at www.BigKidProblems.com Big thank you to our episode sponsor!More labs - Help your body bounce back after a night of drinking with Morning Recovery! Get 20% off with Code BIGKID at morelabs.com/Bigkid

Moms aren't the only ones going through major life changes in Postpartum. Dads, welcome to Bottle Service! You had it easy for the first 9 months but now you are in the trenches with us. Sarah brings on HER Baby Daddy, Brandon Hall, for a chat all about surviving the first year from a Dad's perspective. Big thanks to our guest this week Brandon Hall!Want more from Sarah?Personal Instagram: @SarahMerrill_HallThe Big Kid Problems humor account @bigkidproblems!Find more at www.BigKidProblems.com Big thank you to our episode sponsor!More labs - Help your body bounce back after a night of drinking with Morning Recovery! Get 20% off with Code BIGKID at morelabs.com/Bigkid

She's not like a Regular Mom... she happens to be a Real Housewife of Dubai, Socialite, Influencer, Podcaster AND Ultimate Cool Mom - Caroline Stanbury! Known for her glamorous lifestyle, we talk about how she navigated Postpartum life, "bouncing back", egg freezing & IVF, the inside scoop on Mommy Makeovers, Preclampsia, Raising Twins, and how to keep your identity and live your best life as a mom. Caroline is hilarious and chock-full of so many insights. This is a fun one guys!! Want more from Caroline? Instagram @CarolineStanburyDivorced Not Dead Podcast (psst. check out Sarah's episode!)Want more from Sarah?Personal Instagram: @SarahMerrill_HallThe Big Kid Problems humor account @bigkidproblems!Find more at www.BigKidProblems.com Big thank you to our episode sponsor!More labs - Help your body bounce back after a night of drinking with Morning Recovery! Get 20% off with Code BIGKID at morelabs.com/Bigkid

Traveling with a baby can be DAUNTING. What to pack? Getting through TSA? Time changes? How do I keep them from screaming the entire flight?? There's a LOT to navigate. Luckily, Kelly Stary from @Traveling.with.babies is here to help us out! She gives us invaluable advice, insider tips, clever tricks, and essential must-haves for traveling with your little one. Learn how to navigate airports, pack efficiently, soothe your baby on the go, and so much more to make traveling with YOUR baby that much easier!RESOURCE: FULL LIST of travel Essentials we mentioned in the episode HEREWant more from Kelly?Instagram: @traveling.with.babiesWebsite HEREWant more from your Host Sarah?!Personal Instagram: @SarahMerrill_HallThe Big Kid Problems humor account @bigkidproblems!Find more at www.BigKidProblems.com Big thank you to our episode sponsors!Nemah - Luxurious skincare for moms BY moms. Get 15% off with code BIGKID!

Happy Mother's Day B*tches!! Today we salute YOU new moms out there and all the unseen sacrifices and HARD WORK you do every day in your new role. Motherhood; its the hardest unpaid gig out there (but also the sweetest and most rewarding!) Ready to feel extremely proud of yourself and amped up on motherhood? Enjoy this Ep!Want more from Sarah?Personal Instagram: @SarahMerrill_HallThe Big Kid Problems humor account @bigkidproblems!Find more at www.BigKidProblems.com Big thank you to our episode sponsor!Ritual - Get 10% off at Ritual.com/BIGKIDTreat Yourself this Mother's Day! Here are some additional discount codes for our Bottle Service fam:More labs - Help your body bounce back after a night of drinking with Morning Recovery! Get 20% off with Code BIGKID at morelabs.com/Bigkid Nemah - Luxurious skincare for moms BY moms. Get 15% off with code BIGKID! Hatch - Shop Maternity/ Postpartum Fashion and Beauty with an extra 15% off with code BIGKID15!

This one's for all you Partners out there! If you're wondering what you can do to help support your baby mama through the Postpartum period, this episode is for you! We talk chores, expectations, the mental load of motherhood and more! So buckle up and get ready to take some notesWant more from Sarah?Personal Instagram: @SarahMerrill_HallThe Big Kid Problems humor account @bigkidproblems!Find more at www.BigKidProblems.com Big thank you to our episode sponsor!More labs - Help your body bounce back after a night of drinking with Morning Recovery! Get 20% off with Code BIGKID at morelabs.com/Bigkid

It's a specialty episode folks! Sarah sits down with Provisional Psychologist and Birth Trauma Specialist (and Survivor) Teela Tomassetti AKA @TheTeaOnBirthTrauma. They discuss signs and symptoms of "Birth Trauma", why nobody has heard of it, ways to manage it, heal from it, support someone going through it, and maybe.. most importantly.. how to PREVENT it in the future. Want more from Teela?Instagram: @TheTeaonBirthTrauma Website: www.theteaonbirthtrauma.com Want more from your Host Sarah?!Personal Instagram: @SarahMerrill_HallThe Big Kid Problems humor account @bigkidproblems!Find more at www.BigKidProblems.com Big thank you to our episode sponsors!Nemah - Luxurious skincare for moms BY moms. Get 15% off with code BIGKID!

Sarah is getting ready to celebrate her lil guy's 1st Birthday! We talk aesthetic birthday parties, pearls of wisdom from the first year, fears of timing slipping away and some epic 1st bday themes Want more from Sarah?Personal Instagram: @SarahMerrill_HallThe Big Kid Problems humor account @bigkidproblems!Find more at www.BigKidProblems.com Big thank you to our episode sponsor!More labs - Help your body bounce back after a night of drinking with Morning Recovery! Get 20% off with Code BIGKID at morelabs.com/Bigkid

You may know her from Instagram (and if you don't, you NEED to!) Nikki Bergen from The Belle Method is here this week to help us with common Pelvic Floor & Core Issues! Leaky Bladder? Diastasis? Prolapse? Just missing your abs? WE GO THERE this week! Nikki is an incredible resource and chock full of SO much info they just don't give you at your 6-week check-up (but should.) Book mark this ep!Want more from our Guest?Instagram: @TheBelleMethodWebsite (courses, ebooks etc) Thebellemethod.comListen to the "We Go There" Podcast HEREWant more from Sarah?Personal Instagram: @SarahMerrill_HallThe Big Kid Problems humor account @bigkidproblems!Find more at www.BigKidProblems.com Big thank you to our episode sponsor!Ritual - Get 10% off at Ritual.com/BIGKID

Did you know April is Cesarean Awareness Month? To pay tribute, Sarah is giving her ultimate C-Section Recovery guide! There can be a lot of layers to recovery (literally) so she'll give you all the tools and methods she used to help heal physically and mentally from her C-section. Let's go!Some Resources From the Ep:Sarah's Postpartum Amazon List Nemah's Restorative Scar Treatment (Use Code BIGKID for 15% off!)Want more? Connect with Sarah!Personal Instagram: @SarahMerrill_HallThe Big Kid Problems humor account @bigkidproblems!Find more at www.BigKidProblems.com Big thank you to our episode sponsors!More labs - Help your body bounce back after a night of drinking with Morning Recovery! Get 20% off with Code BIGKID at morelabs.com/Bigkid

What's considered normal when it comes to postpartum blues? Sarah sits down with fellow Podcaster, Cameron Rogers, to discuss her experience with PPD and Postpartum Mental Health. We talk about PPD signs & symptoms, tools to pull you out of the funk, and more!Want more from our guest?Instagram: @cameronoaksrogersListen to the Freckled Foodie & Friends PodcastFind her Labor & Delivery Playlist HEREFind her Waking Shake Playlist HEREWant more? Connect with Sarah!Personal Instagram: @SarahMerrill_HallThe Big Kid Problems humor account @bigkidproblems!Find more at www.BigKidProblems.com Big thank you to our episode sponsors!Nemah - Luxurious skincare for moms BY moms. Get 15% off with code BIGKID! More labs - Help your body bounce back after a night of drinking with Morning Recovery! Get 20% off with Code BIGKID at morelabs.com/Bigkid

Woosaaa! Sarah shares three little mantas that help her get through the trenches of new motherhoodWant more? Connect with Sarah!Personal Instagram: @SarahMerrill_HallThe Big Kid Problems humor account @bigkidproblems!Find more at www.BigKidProblems.com Big thank you to our episode sponsor!More labs - Help your body bounce back after a night of drinking with Morning Recovery! Get 20% off with Code BIGKID at morelabs.com/Bigkid