Fresh Take: Loryn Brantz on Finding Joy in Parenting Through Poetry

How can we find time to be creative as busy moms of young kids? Loryn Brantz, author of the new poetry collection POEMS OF PARENTING, discusses how her creative practice informs her parenting and vice versa.

Loryn is the creator of the bestselling Feminist Baby board book series and has worked as a director and illustrator for Sesame Street and Ms. Rachel . Margaret and Loryn discuss:

• Loryn’s creative journey from Sesame Street to Buzzfeed to publishing twelve books

• How motherhood and exhaustion birthed her viral poetry collection on Instagram

• The power of mindfulness and meditation for overwhelmed moms

• Why Loryn believes kids' media should stay focused on kids

  Insights on the balance between nurturing children and preserving creativity

   

  Here's where you can find Loryn:

• Instagram: @lorynbrantz
• https://www.lorynbrantz.com/
• Buy POEMS OF PARENTING: https://bookshop.org/a/12099/9780063426436

We love the sponsors that make this show possible! You can always find all the special deals and codes for all our current sponsors on our website:

⁠⁠⁠ https://www.whatfreshhellpodcast.com/p/promo-codes/ ⁠⁠⁠

mom friends, funny moms, parenting advice, parenting experts, parenting tips, mothers, families, parenting skills, parenting strategies, parenting styles, busy moms, self-help for moms, manage kid’s behavior, teenager, tween, child development, family activities, family fun, parent child relationship, decluttering, kid-friendly, invisible workload, default parent,

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices