This is Common - Life Beyond the Baby
You’ve outgrown the baby stage — but you still feel like you’re coming undone in the carpool line.
This podcast is for the moms in the middle of motherhood — managing moods (yours and theirs), hormones, identity shifts, messy marriages, mental health spirals, and maybe one too many Starbucks runs.
Hosted by Jaime Hunter, founder of The Common Moms, This is Common is a no-filter, no-fluff podcast about what happens after the swaddles and sleep regressions — when your kids get louder and your emotions get heavier… and no one’s talking about it.
Expect unfiltered solo episodes, real guest convos, audio hugs, and the occasional well-earned f-bomb.
It’s not a parenting podcast. It’s a permission slip.
You’re not too much. You’re not failing. You’re just in it.
And this? This is common.
This is Common - Life Beyond the Baby
Hormones, Drama & Deep Breaths: Parenting the Preteen Years
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In this episode, we dive into the wild, emotional, totally unpredictable world of parenting preteens. Between the eye rolls, the tears, the mood swings, and the Oscar-worthy dramatics, it’s easy to wonder if you’re doing something wrong — or if your kid has been temporarily replaced by a tiny tornado.
Spoiler: It’s normal. All of it.
We talk about what’s really going on behind those hormonal shifts, how to understand your preteen’s reactions (or overreactions), and most importantly, how you can stay grounded when everything around you feels chaotic. You’ll walk away with practical tools to stay calm, respond instead of react, and build connection during the years when connection feels toughest.
If you're navigating preteen drama and trying not to lose your cool in the process, this episode will make you feel seen, supported, and a little less alone in the madness.