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Dear COVID Mama

by Ali OConnell

We did it! We survived 2020 and we are still here to fight another year/day/minute! This is a podcast about survival, triumph, grief, joy and all the other feels that come with mothering in a once in a century pandemic. Please join Ali OConnell, mama to one sweet boy, nurse and former mental health therapist, in vulnerable and honest roundtable discussions with mamas from all different walks of life. We will cover topics such as anxiety, expectations, family boundaries, guilt, support, coping and grief with a focus on normalizing our experiences and empowering each other to fight another day.

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Episodes

  1. Dinosaur Train: Hooting and Tooting Dinosaurs

    Join Declan (6), Nolan (3) and their mom in this sweet reading of another little golden book based on the Dinosaur Train Series. Adapted by Andrea Posner-Sanchez . Based on the television series by Craig Bartlett. Illustrated by Paul Conrad.

  2. DC Super Pets: Super Powered Pony

    Join Declan and his mom in an exciting bedtime reading of a DC Super Pets book. Written by Sarah Nines Stephens and Illustrated by Art Balthazar. And don't miss the silly jokes at the end of the book!

  3. Zack's Alligator

    Join us as we read this fun book about a boy and his pet Alligator. Nolan (Declan's little brother) joins us in this reading and Declan has a lot of fun being very silly. Book by Shirley Mozelle and pictures by James Watts.

  4. The Amazing Spider Man: Trapped by the Green Goblin

    Join us in this old recording of an action packed Super Hero book. Declan makes silly "Thwip" sounds and we talk about the other Super Hero books we want to read in the future. This is a Little Golden Book by Marvel Comics.

  5. The Book With No Pictures

    Please join Declan and his mom in a very silly reading of a very silly book; given to him and his brother by his very dear friend Wesley. Written by B.J. Novak.

  6. Wild Kratts Wild Cats!

    Hi Cheetahs, come run fast into this book with us and learn all about wild cats as we jump and run into different creature power suits. Written by Chris and Martin Kratt.

  7. Fly Guy’s Amazing Tricks

    Good morning Flies, join us in this silly reading about a boy and his fly friend. Series by Ted Arnold.

  8. Toy Story 2

    Good Morning Henry’s and friends, thank you for joining us in this fun reading of a Disney Pixar classic. Also enjoy Declan’s Cheerio song.

  9. Tinker Bell and the Legend of the Neverbeast: Meet Fawn the Animal-Talent Fairy

    Good morning 4 and a half year olds and other friends, join us in this interactive story about two unlikely friends helping each other. Help us listen for 4 words as we read the story: hawk, comet, rocks and storm.

  10. Interrupting Cow and the Chicken Crossing the Road

    Good morning Nolan’s and Cows and Chickens and other friends, join us in reading this story filled with silly jokes and lessons about friendship. Book written by Jane Yolen and illustrated by Joelle Dreidemy.

  11. Cars 2

    Good morning cars, please join us in the next reading of the Cars series (one of Declan’s favorites ). Let’s share in the excitement of Mater saving the day.

  12. Pigs Make Me Sneeze!

    Good morning Cars, join us in this silly reading of another Elephant and Piggy book by Mo Willems. Come guess with us why Elephant is sneezing so much!?

  13. DC Super Friends: Flying High

    Good morning Libraries, please join us in this super super hero story for young readers. Written by Nick Eliopulos and illustrated by Loston Wallace and David Tanguay.

  14. The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything

    Good morning Kitties, please join us in reading this fun interactive book written by Linda Williams and illustrated by Megan Lloyd.

  15. Last Stop on Market Street

    Good morning Doggies, please join us in reading this beautiful book about love and curiosity and noticing and giving. We hope you enjoy it as much as we did. It’s written by Matt De La Pena with pictures by Christian Robinson.

  16. The Little Mermaid

    Good morning Arrows, please join us in reading this little golden book version of The Little Mermaid. Adapted by Michael Teitelbaum and Illustrated by Sue DiCicco. This episode is dedicated to Declan’s friend and classmate Torin who requested this book. We hope you enjoy.

  17. Barkus

    Good morning Leaves, please join us in reading this sweet little chapter book about a girl and her dog named Barkus. Written by Patricia MacLachlan. What kind of cereal are you all having today?

  18. Construction Site on Christmas Night

    Good morning Cereals, join us in this reading of a sweet story about giving and receiving gifts. Written by Sherri Duskey Rinker.

  19. Raindrops to Rainbows

    Good morning rainbows, please join us in this sweet reading of a little book about rainbows. Declan has dedicated this book to his good friend Parker. And it is by John Micklos Jr. Illustrated by Carlene Chua.

  20. Captain Marvel

    Good morning phones, we hope you are extra super hero special today. Join us in this zappy reading of a little golden book about Captain Marvel by John Sazaklis and illustrated by Penelope R. Gaylord

  21. Llama Llama Time to Share

    Good morning Books, we hope that you are being read today. Please join us in this reading all about learning to share. Book by Annna Dewdney.

  22. Deputy Mater Saves the Day

    Join us in reading a fun Disney Pixar Cars Little Golden Book where we learn about how Deputy Mater keeps Radiator Springs safe.

  23. Nate the Great

    Good morning houses, we hope you are standing tall. Please join us for this reading of a fun and creative detective story given to us by our dear friend Chloe. Book written by Marjorie Weinman Shartmat. Illustrated by Marc Simont

  24. Today I Will Fly!

    Good morning Bulldozers, join us over a bowl of Cheerios for this fun reading of another Elephant and Piggy book by Mo Willems.

  25. Dinosaur Train: Winter Lights

    Good morning chairs, join us for this reading of a Little Golden book based off the television series Dinosaur Train on PBS. Written by Andrea Posner Sanchez. Declan and I even get to sing a sweet song at the end.

  26. The Gingerbread Man and the Leprechaun Loose at School

    Good morning basketball hoops, come join us this morning in reading this very silly book by Laura Murray. Declan especially loves the part where the gingerbread man sets a trap to catch the cheeky Leprechaun.

  27. Marvel Avengers: Battle on the Moon

    Good morning friends, please join us in reading our first super hero book by John Sazaklis and Penelope R. Gaylord. We definitely have a lot of fun making silly sound effects. Maybe you can make some with us!

  28. With Love From Daniel

    Good morning seeds, please join us in this sweet reading of a Daniel Tiger story while Declan eats his favorite Cheerios.

  29. Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Patch

    Join us for a sweet reading of a classic little golden book about Winnie the Pooh and his love for honey. This episode is dedicated to Declan’s good friend Corina who loves Winnie the Pooh.

  30. Sometimes I’m a Baby Bear, Sometimes I’m a Snail

    Good morning cement mixers, join us in this fun reading of a book about animals and emotions. Written by Moira Butterfield and illustrated by Gwen Millard.

  31. Can I Play Too?

    Good morning pots, please join us in this silly reading of another Elephant and Piggy book by Mo Willems. Declan hopes that you grow flowers and grow as big as the spruce tree in our back yard. And we hope you enjoy our story too.

  32. We're Going on a Bear Hunt

    Good morning umbrellas, come join us in this fun reading of a classic book by Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury.

  33. Thunder Cake

    Good morning friends, please join us in our reading of this beautiful book as Declan enjoys a bowl of Cheerios. Story is by Patricia Polacco. Recipe for Thunder Cake revealed at the end.

  34. We Like Kindergarten

    Join Declan (4) and his little brother Nolan (almost 2) in this sweet story about going to Kindergarten. Written by Clara Cassidy and pictures by Eloise Wilkin.

  35. A Unicorn, a Dinosaur, and a Shark Walk into a Book

    Good morning Deck Friends, please join us in reading this silly book we got from the library while Declan enjoys some Frosted Mini Wheats.

  36. 10 Items or Less

    Good morning trees, come along with us this morning in this fun reading of a counting book. This little golden book was written by Stephanie Calmenson and illustrated by Terri Super.

  37. Miss Rumphius

    Good morning dinosaurs, please join us in this fun reading of one of our favorite books by Barbara Cooney. And learn about Declan’s favorite color.

  38. My New Friend is So Fun

    Declan and his mom might be a little under the weather, but they are still excited to share this book that they got from the library by Mo Willems. Come have a listen.

  39. Octicorn Party

    Declan and his mom read a silly book from the library while Declan eats Honey Bunches of Oats. This book was created by Kevin Diller and Justin Lowe and illustrated by Tian Mulholland. We hope you enjoy.

  40. Mickey Mouse Heads for the Sky

    Declan and his mom get silly in this Little Golden Book reading of Mickey Mouse Heads for the sky. Come join us in this fun flying adventure story.

  41. Let’s Play Monsters

    Join Declan and his mom for a funny reading of Let’s Play Monsters by Lucy Cousins while Declan enjoys a bowl of Raisin Bran.

  42. Go Dog Go

    Join silly Declan and his mom in the lively reading of Go Dog Go by P D Eastman. While Declan enjoys a delicious bowl of Honey Bunches of Oats.

  43. The Hike

    Join us for our first episode reading The Hike by Alison Farrell.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

We did it! We survived 2020 and we are still here to fight another year/day/minute! This is a podcast about survival, triumph, grief, joy and all the other feels that come with mothering in a once in a century pandemic. Please join Ali OConnell, mama to one sweet boy, nurse and former mental health therapist, in vulnerable and honest roundtable discussions with mamas from all different walks of life. We will cover topics such as anxiety, expectations, family boundaries, guilt, support, coping and grief with a focus on normalizing our experiences and empowering each other to fight another day.

HOSTED BY

Ali OConnell

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We did it! We survived 2020 and we are still here to fight another year/day/minute! This is a podcast about survival, triumph, grief, joy and all the other feels that come with mothering in a once in a century pandemic. Please join Ali OConnell, mama to one sweet boy, nurse and former mental health...

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