Dog Days of Summer

🎙️ Episode 1: The Dog Days of Summer (with Guest Meredith Waldron)
Host: Kristin Weinrich
Guest: Meredith Waldron, third-grade teacher, mom of two
🗓️ Released: August 19, 2025
📍 Location: Philadelphia Suburbs
🎧 Duration: Approx. 40 minutes

🎉 Welcome to MomsWork!

In this premiere episode of MomsWork, host Kristin Weinrich—teacher, mom of two, and first-time podcaster—kicks off the series by chatting with her longtime friend and fellow educator, Meredith Waldron.

Together, they explore what it means to balance work, motherhood, and everything in between—starting with the "Dog Days of Summer."☀️

👩‍👧‍👦 In This Episode:

• Meet Meredith: Mom of two, third-grade teacher, and summer survivalist
• “Get to Know You” Segment: Kristin asks Meredith some candid questions about motherhood, work-life balance, scheduling conflicts, and the challenge of accepting help.
• 💪 Win of the Week: Meredith shares a personal victory that made her week brighter (you’ll have to listen to hear what it is!)
• 🎯 Topic Talk: The two moms dive into the emotional, chaotic, and often bittersweet final stretch of summer. From managing bored kids to squeezing in some self-care, they share real talk, relatable stories, and creative tips for making the most of August.
• 🔥 Hot Seat: Meredith answers rapid-fire questions with hilarious and heartwarming results.

📝 Topics Covered:

• Balancing parenting with professional responsibilities
• End-of-summer burnout and creative ways to power through
• Guilt-free mom time: carving out space for yourself
• Traditions and routines that help families transition back to school
• The small wins that keep us going

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