Starting off strong, single moms Erika and Molly detail the nuances of dating as a parent, positioned from opposite ends of the spectrum. For mom to two teenagers Erika, when it comes to dating, “the juice isn’t worth the squeeze.” On the other hand, Molly, newly-minted Single Mom by Choice, shares her experiences actively dating throughout pregnancy and postpartum. 

From Hinge and dating applications to societal misconceptions and double standards, these moms pack enough one-liners to last a week in the office fridge. 

You may want to check out:

Molly's dating application 

Date Molly! I endorse her with my full chest.

ACAC childcare 

A.K.A. Erika’s coparent. “Thank you, ACAC,” we all say in unison.

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And what happens when your late teens and early 20s are spent as a stay-at-home homeschool mom, but your 40s look more like college degrees, a career, and a wholly reexamined set of beliefs? Meet Sally Duncan — mom of five, local teacher and Albemarle County Board of Supervisors representative for the Jack Jouett District.    

Sherry and Sally are moms, yes. But they’re also individuals, educators, advocates for their community, and much more. Tune in to The More-than-Mom Beat to hear how they do it all, and most importantly, how they still make time to be just Sherry and Sally.

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On today’s episode, Campbell and Gwendolyn hop on the beat to unpack the unconventional solutions they’ve found to meet their families’ childcare needs. After realizing there was “no hope” of getting off the daycare waitlist, Campbell Buie-Moltz turned to au pairs, hosting them for two years to help care for her son. Gwendolyn Bright, meanwhile, found a different route: a homeschool co-op where her children learn alongside other families, all from within the home.

Tune in to hear how they landed on these solutions, what childcare looks like for their families now, and where they think the future of childcare is headed.

Gwendolyn’s mentions:

Life As We Design It: One Family's Answers to Your Frequently Asked Homeschool / Unschool / Worldschool Questions by Yolonda Coles Jones | Goodreads 

CBI Forest School — Congregation Beth Israel Charlottesville 

Community Homeschool Enrichment Center 

Campbell’s mentions:

Charlottesville Waldorf School - Private School in Charlottesville VA

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On today’s episode, Alma and Isabel hop on the beat to talk about finding and creating community as moms new to Charlottesville. Alma moved from Chile in 2021, and after experiencing the isolation of motherhood during the pandemic, she turned her art into a way to connect with other mothers. Isabel, on the other hand, is no stranger to Charlottesville. After graduating from UVA in 2010, she moved to New York City to launch her career, spent 5 years in Vermont, became a mom, and finally found her way back to Charlottesville.   

From crossing continents to coming full circle, tune in as Alma and Isabel unpack what it really means to start fresh, find your people, and turn a city into home.

Alma's mentions:  

Mom in Exhibition + Shared Space 

Alma Molina | Astronaut Mom_Landing  

Go2Grow - Supporting Families in Ready Region Blue Ridge with Early Education Programs & Resources 

Isabel's mentions:

Charlottesville Area Childcare Network

Best Family Storytimes in Charlottesville - Charlottesville Family 

Home Depot Kids' Workshops 

Blossom Play Space 

One Fit Mother | Women's Fitness Classes | Charlottesville VA

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