Navigating Motherhood and Embracing Imperfection | Episode 55 with Shelby Latino

18/08/2025 43 min

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Episode Synopsis

Shelby Latino is a meteorologist and TV host at FOX 8—and a mom of five girls, including a set of triplets. We sat down with Shelby to talk about the chaos, comedy, and complexity of modern motherhood. From screen time guilt and parenting advice overload to generational clashes and the pressure of curated social media, Shelby shares what it’s like to raise five very different kids while navigating public life and private expectations.We also unpack the “trad wife” trend, the anxiety of being perceived as the “perfect mom,” and how different parenting styles can unintentionally trigger defensiveness or judgment. Shelby opens up about her approach to discipline, creativity, neurodiversity, and why it’s okay to embrace imperfection. This episode is full of honesty, laughs, and the kind of real talk every parent needs to hear.Join hosts Jessica Eisenstat, a Licensed Professional Counselor, and Dr. Lauren LaRose, a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, as they dive into raw and real conversations about all things kids. These two moms, who also happen to be mental health professionals, bring humor, debate, and a hefty dose of mom realness to every episode. From tackling children’s mental health to the daily chaos of parenting, nothing is off-limits.Follow The Little Brain CampaignInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelittlebraincampaign/Website: https://www.littlebraincampaign.com/

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