Mama's Playground
We’re two Spanglish-speaking moms in our 40s, figuring out motherhood, life, and everything in between. Think of us as your girlfriends on the playground—laughing, venting, and keeping it real about the joys (and chaos) of parenting, relationships, mental health, and finding balance.
We love connecting with people from all cultures, perspectives, and walks of life, and we believe every story has something to teach us. Some days we nail it, most days we don’t—but we’re all in this together.
So grab your cafecito, pull up a swing, and join us as we talk about the beautiful, messy, hilarious journey of life and motherhood. 💕
We’d love to hear from you—send us your feedback, stories, or episode ideas. See you at the playground!
✨ Be Happy,
Darlene & Monica
Mama's Playground
REPLAY: Why Emotional Intelligence Matters in Parenting
n this replay episode, we dive into one of the most important tools we can give our children: emotional intelligence.
We talk about how kids learn to recognize, express, and regulate their emotions — and how much of that learning starts with us as parents. From everyday parenting moments to real-life challenges, this conversation explores empathy, communication, self-awareness, and how our reactions shape the way our kids handle their feelings.
This episode is a reminder that teaching emotional intelligence isn’t about being perfect — it’s about being present, intentional, and willing to grow alongside our children.
A powerful listen as we start the new year and reflect on the kind of parents — and people — we’re raising.
✨ Disclaimer: We’re not therapists or relationship experts—just two moms sharing real talk, real laughs, and real-life parenting moments.
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Be happy,
Darlene & Monica
