Have you ever wondered what life looks like when a passionate educator becomes a full-time mom who still loves teaching?

Our guest, math instruction YouTuber Ms. Beutl, takes us through her diverse teaching journey—from kindergarten classes to international teaching in South Korea, and ultimately to her dream position as a math curriculum specialist. Just when her career was peaking, motherhood changed everything. Ten months after landing her ideal role, she made the difficult decision to leave her career and focus on raising her daughter. This raw conversation explores both the challenges and unexpected joys of this major life pivot.

This episode is full of creative teaching-adjacent job ideas for the fellow teacher-turned-mom as well as practical advice and real-life stories from the motherhood trenches.

Whether you're a teacher contemplating a similar transition, a parent struggling to maintain professional identity, or simply curious about balancing passion with parenthood, this conversation offers both practical strategies and emotional validation for your journey.

For skills-based math instruction videos for grades K-5, head to: Math with Ms. Beutl's YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@MsBeutl.

Thanks for listening to A (Mostly) Stay-at-Home-Mom!

Navigating the postpartum period can feel overwhelming, exhausting, and downright chaotic — but it doesn’t have to be that way. In this episode, I share simple, realistic tips that helped me not only survive but heal and restore during those early weeks with baby. Whether you’re a first-time mom or adding another little one to the mix, this gentle guide is for you.

For my personal stories and tips about going back to work postpartum: https://chocolatefortheteach.com/life-as-a-postpartum-substitute-teacher-what-its-really-like/

How to manage pumping as a substitute teacher and mom: https://chocolatefortheteach.com/how-to-pump-as-a-substitute-teacher/

Thanks for listening in on season 2 of A (Mostly) Stay-at-Home-Mom podcast. I appreciate you being here!

xo Charmaine

In this special wintertime episode, Charmaine gets behind the mic once again to share actionable tips for a sustainable holiday season as a busy mom. She shares creative ways to celebrate loved ones on a budget and ensure that holiday season schedules aren't head-spinningly packed.

Join the (Mostly) Stay-at-Home-Mom for this exciting final episode of 2024, and make a plan for how this holiday season can be a meaningful and memorable one with your family.

P.S. Charmaine and her mom wrote a children's book together! Find this thrilling tale of an adventuring Amish boy on Amazon. Thanks for checking "Amos Takes the Skyway" out!

Questions or feedback for the podcast? Contact Charmaine at mostlyhomemom@gmail.com. See you in the next season!