Redefining Modern Motherhood, One Solution at a Time
Juggling the demands of modern motherhood often feels like navigating a complex maze of challenges. From balancing career aspirations to managing household responsibilities, mothers everywhere find themselves grappling with what can only be described as “Modern Mom Problems.” But no worries, because, within all that chaos, there emerges a light of understanding and support: Tara Clark, the dynamic host of the “Modern Mom Probs” podcast.
Tara is an author, speaker, content creator, and the founder of Modern Mom Prob. Her journey into the world of online parenting communities began when she became a mother and noticed a glaring gap in the digital space – a lack of authentic connections among moms. In 2017, she took matters into her own hands and launched her Instagram account, creating a space where moms could genuinely relate to one another.
Fast forward to the present, and Tara has successfully built a cherished community, earning her reputation as a humorous and trusted voice in the realm of parenting.
In today’s episode, we talk about our shared belief in supporting mothers and Tara gives us a wealth of wisdom, shared experiences, and genuine solutions. With Tara as your guide, you’re not alone in your motherhood journey.
In this episode
[03:05] Tara shares her background and her mom’s story.
[05:25] There’s no other life transition greater than becoming a mom.
[07:55] How can we support ourselves when we are feeling isolated as moms?
[11:56] “I think it’s so important to support people in all of the different stages and seasons of motherhood.”- Tara
[14:23] Tara gives us tips on making friends again after our mom community has shrunk.
[18:39] Being more daring as a mom by joining groups of people you like.
[20:18] Tara shares her fun dare with the audience.
Your Dare this week is to start a game night, invite your friends and their friends, or find one to join.
About Tara Clark
Tara Clark is an author, content creator, mother, and the Founder of Modern Mom Probs. Tara began her career at Nickelodeon, overseeing social media for Nick Jr. and Nick@Nite. After becoming a mom and recognizing a hole in the online space for moms to authentically connect, she used her social media skill set to launch Modern Mom Probs in 2017.
She has since amassed a following of over 700K women, solidifying herself as a humorous and authentic voice of a generation of women, and her brand as a go-to resource for modern moms. Tara published her first parenting book, “Modern Mom Probs: A Survival Guide for 21st Century Mothers” in April of 2021. Additionally, her work has been featured in prominent publications including Buzzfeed, Today, Parents.com, Romper, and Yahoo Life.
As an advocate for maternal mental health support, Tara is proud to be the 2021 Spokesperson of The Blue Dot Project, the national symbol for maternal mental health survivor-ship, support, and solidarity.
Tara holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from Villanova University and an MBA from Metropolitan College of New York in Media Management. She currently lives in New Jersey with her husband and son.
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