Two Blondes and Diapers

Motherhood often comes with a long list of expectations, many of them unspoken, unrealistic, and exhausting. In this week’s episode, we talk about what it looks like to redefine motherhood when you’re raising a child with disabilities. Instead of measuring ourselves against outside opinions, social media, or outdated ideas of what a “good mom” should be, we are choosing a different path that makes space for rest, boundaries, and caring for ourselves too.This conversation is about letting go of perfection, tuning out the noise, and redefining what motherhood looks like for our families to find our own peace and joy. We would love to connect with you more! Check out our socials, we would love to hear from you. Search for us on Facebook or find us on Instagram:@raising_rouses@tiffanycweaver@twoblondesanddiapers

In this episode, we’re sharing something a little lighter...our favorite things as caregivers. From sensory tools to practical finds and even self care, we are sharing a little of everything. Pull up a seat and join the conversation. Links:Tiffany's Amazon list: https://www.amazon.com/gp/profile/amzn1.account.AEB6SIM5CIZUULZ3QCZFW3FHRDQQ/list/299B4JC7LS6TIKids Autism Vitamins: https://stamped.io/ref/U6wdMaMUWe would love to connect with you more! Check out our socials, we would love to hear from you.Search for us on Facebook or find us on Instagram:@raising_rouses@tiffanycweaver@twoblondesanddiapers

Judgment and criticism are part of life as caregivers to kids with disabilities but that doesn’t make them easier. In this episode, we open up about the comments, assumptions, and moments that hurt, and how we’ve learned to cope, grow, and keep going. An honest conversation for caregivers who are doing their best in a world that doesn’t always get it.We would love to connect with you more! Check out our socials, we would love to hear from you.Search for us on Facebook or find us on Instagram:@raising_rouses@tiffanycweaver@twoblondesanddiapers

We’re kicking off Season 3 with a conversation that’s been everywhere lately...the release of the Autism Barbie. From toys to TV shows to movies, representation of disability is finally becoming more visible… but is it meaningful? And who is it really for?In this episode, we share our honest reactions to seeing autism represented in a mainstream toy, what it brings up for us as parents, and how representation (or the lack of it) has shaped our kids’ experiences. We talk about the wins, the misses, and the complicated feelings that come with watching the world try to include our children. We would love to connect with you more! Check out our socials, we would love to hear from you.Search for us on Facebook or find us on Instagram:@raising_rouses@tiffanycweaver@twoblondesanddiapers

Faith can look very different when you’re parenting a child with a disability. In this episode, we talk about how our beliefs have been shaped, stretched, and challenged by our lived realities. We share the tension between hope and grief, prayer and disappointment, belonging and isolation. We also discuss how faith communities often miss the mark with disability families and what meaningful support and inclusion could look like instead. Pull up a seat and join the conversation on our season 2 finale. We would love to connect with you more! Check out our socials, we would love to hear from you.Search for us on Facebook or find us on Instagram:@raising_rouses@tiffanycweaver@twoblondesanddiapers

In this episode, we open up about the everyday language and habits our kids pick up from us, often without us realizing it. While bullying is a big cultural conversation, we focus on the quieter, subtler moments at home: the jokes we make, the words we choose, the way we talk about other people, and how those choices shape the way our kids treat others, including their siblings with disabilities.We discuss what it means to be intentional role models, how to correct outdated or insensitive language, and how to build a home where empathy is the norm. Along the way, we share honest stories, small shifts that make a big impact, and the lessons we’re still learning ourselves. Grab a drink, pull up a seat, and join the conversation. We would love to connect with you more! Check out our socials, we would love to hear from you.Search for us on Facebook or find us on Instagram:@raising_rouses@tiffanycweaver@twoblondesanddiapers

In this episode, we dive into the complex world of family dynamics for parents raising children with disabilities. From the relatives who show up with open hearts to the ones who dismiss, doubt, or disappear, we explore what supportive vs. non-supportive family involvement really looks like. Grab your coffee, pull up a seat, and lets chat!We would love to connect with you more! Check out our socials, we would love to hear from you.Search for us on Facebook or find us on Instagram:@raising_rouses@tiffanycweaver@twoblondesanddiapers

In a Two Blondes and Diapers first, we are coming to the mic with a special guest. Today we are joined by Steph Farren. What happens when your entire life changes in an instant? That is exactly what happened for Steph and her family when their son Everett was involved in a non-fatal drowning accident. Join us for our most honest conversation yet as we explore faith, grief, guilt, shame, and all the many emotions we experience as caregivers. Grab a coffee, pull up a seat, and lets chat!Follow Steph and Everett's journey : @allthewayeverettWe would love to connect with you more! Check out our socials, we would love to hear from you.Search for us on Facebook or find us on Instagram:@raising_rouses@tiffanycweaver@twoblondesanddiapers

We are so excited to be back for season 2! Being a single mom in the disability world is a different kind of strength. In this Season 2 kickoff we are shedding light on what its really like to do it all without a partner. This one is for every mom who is facing the journey of disability parenting alone. You are seen, you are loved, and you are not alone, Grab a coffee, pull up a seat, and lets chat. We would love to connect with you more! Check out our socials, we would love to hear from you. Search for us on Facebook or find us on Instagram:@raising_rouses@tiffanycweaver@twoblondesanddiapers

In this raw and honest episode of Two Blondes and Diapers, we’re talking about something every caregiver knows all too well: burnout. From the endless appointments to the emotional toll of constantly putting others first, we’re unpacking the heavy weight that comes with being the go-to for everything. We open up about our own breaking points, what burnout has looked like in our lives, and how we’re learning (slowly) to care for ourselves, too. If you’ve ever felt like you’re running on fumes, this one’s for you. Pull up a seat and lets chat!

So much of parenting is wrapped up in charts, checklists, and timelines—first words, first steps, first everything. But what happens when your child’s path looks completely different? In this episode, we’re talking about life beyond the milestones: why we’re done with comparison, how we’ve learned to celebrate progress in our own way, and the beauty of seeing our kids for who they are, not just what they achieve.If you’ve ever felt the pressure of “keeping up” or the sting of watching other kids hit milestones your child hasn’t, this conversation is for you. Pull up a seat and lets chat!

New school year means all the feels for families like ours. Back-to-school season is always bittersweet because there is comfort in routines but it's hard to turn over our most vulnerable children to someone else. We are sharing our own experiences with the transitions, navigating friendships and peers, IEP's and the emotional gut-punch of watching our kids walk (or roll) into a world that doesn't fully understand them This one is for the parents with butterflies in their stomachs and a mountain of paperwork in their bag. You've got this-and we've got you!Follow us @twoblondesanddiapers on Instagram. We would love to hear from you!