Okay, we need to talk. Because somewhere along the way, our culture got really messed up about motherhood and babies. Instead of celebrating new life, we act like kids are a problem to be solved. Timmerie shares her thoughts in this episode of Trending with Timmerie, and trust us: you’ll want to hear this.

 

Be sure to catch the whole hour!

 

The Pressure Is Real… And It’s Everywhere

 

Women today are basically bombarded with messages telling them that having kids is a mistake. 📢 From social media to movies, from coworkers to family members, the message is clear:


❌ Don’t have kids too soon.


❌ Don’t have too many.


❌ Don’t talk about wanting them too much.


❌ And if you do have one… hurry up and get back to “real life.”

 

Even miscarriage grief is dismissed. Women are told, “Well, at least it was early,” or “It wasn’t the right time.” And if you struggle with infertility? Society calls it “lucky.” 

 

Meanwhile, statistics show that 7 out of 10 women who have abortions feel pressured into it: by boyfriends, parents, the culture, or even their own fear. This isn’t “freedom.” It’s a crisis of a world that no longer values motherhood.

 

Babies Are Good. Motherhood Is Good. Period.

 

Timmerie makes a powerful point: being truly pro-life isn’t just about opposing abortion: it’s about celebrating and promoting motherhoodbefore it even begins. That starts with:


👶 Encouraging little girls to love babies (yes, even by letting them play with baby dolls!)


👩‍👧 Helping teens and young women see motherhood as a gift, not an obstacle


🤰 Supporting moms


Building a culture where big families are admired, not shamed

 

We’ve reached a point where havingthree kids is considered excessive. (What?! 🤨) Timmerie is so excited to give birth to her third child, and she can't believe that people actually telling her, “Oh, this is your last one, right?” before she’s even given birth. Since when did multiplying mean stopping at two?!

 

Let’s Flip the Script on Our Culture 🍼❤️

 

Want to really change the world? Start celebrating babies. Timmerie shares beautiful moments where total strangers: teen girls, single women, even fellow travelers on airplanes... light up when they see a baby. They want to hold them. They ache for that joy.

 

Society stifles that. Instead of encouraging women to embrace their maternal instincts, we hear:


💼 “You’re too smart to be ‘just’ a mom.”


💰 “Your career is more important.”


🏫 “Your kid doesn’t really need you: daycare will raise them just fine.”

 

Lies. Lies. Lies.

 

The truth? Kids thrive when their parents are present. Families grow stronger when they embrace life. And women were made for this. Not because they have to be moms: but because motherhood is one of the most beautiful, powerful, and world-changing things we can do. 🌎💖

 

So, What Can We Do?

 

✅ Support and encourage moms


✅ Push back on anti-family comments (“Oh, your hands must be full!” → “Yep! Full of joy!” 😆)


✅ Let young women know that it’s okay to love babies and dream of motherhood


✅ Help women struggling with infertility; don’t dismiss their pain


✅ Keep celebrating life: whether it’s a pregnancy, a new baby, or a baptism 

 

The bottom line? Babies are a BLESSING. Motherhood is beautiful. We need to start acting like it.

 

What do you think? Have you ever felt the subtle pressure to have fewer kids... or none at all?

 

 

 

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Okay, we need to talk. Because somewhere along the way, our culture got really messed up about motherhood and babies. Instead of celebrating new life, we act like kids are a problem to be solved. Timmerie shares her thoughts in this episode of Trending with Timmerie, and trust us: you&rsquo;ll want to hear this.
&nbsp;
Be sure to catch the <a href="https://relevantradio.com/2025/01/changing-attitude-about-babies/">whole hour</a>!
&nbsp;
The Pressure Is Real&hellip; And It&rsquo;s Everywhere
&nbsp;
Women today are basically bombarded with messages telling them that having kids is a mistake. 📢 From social media to movies, from coworkers to family members, the message is clear:
 ❌ Don&rsquo;t have kids too soon.
 ❌ Don&rsquo;t have too many.
 ❌ Don&rsquo;t talk about wanting them too much.
 ❌ And if you do have one&hellip; hurry up and get back to &ldquo;real life.&rdquo;
&nbsp;
Even miscarriage grief is dismissed. Women are told, &ldquo;Well, at least it was early,&rdquo; or &ldquo;It wasn&rsquo;t the right time.&rdquo; And if you struggle with infertility? Society calls it &ldquo;lucky.&rdquo;&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Meanwhile, statistics show that 7 out of 10 women who have abortions feel pressured into it: by boyfriends, parents, the culture, or even their own fear. This isn&rsquo;t &ldquo;freedom.&rdquo; It&rsquo;s a crisis of a world that no longer values motherhood.
&nbsp;
Babies Are Good. Motherhood Is Good. Period.
&nbsp;
Timmerie makes a powerful point: being truly pro-life isn&rsquo;t just about opposing abortion: it&rsquo;s about&nbsp;celebrating and promoting motherhood before it even begins. That starts with:
 👶 Encouraging little girls to love babies (yes, even by letting them play with baby dolls!)
 👩&zwj;👧 Helping teens and young women see motherhood as a gift, not an obstacle
 🤰 Supporting moms
 Building a culture where big families are&nbsp;admired, not shamed
&nbsp;
We&rsquo;ve reached a point where having three kids is considered excessive. (What?! 🤨) Timmerie is so excited to give birth to her third child, and she can't believe that people actually telling her, &ldquo;Oh, this is your last one, right?&rdquo; before she&rsquo;s even given birth. Since when did multiplying mean stopping at two?!
&nbsp;
Let&rsquo;s Flip the Script on Our Culture 🍼❤️
&nbsp;
Want to really change the world? Start celebrating babies. Timmerie shares beautiful moments where total strangers: teen girls, single women, even fellow travelers on airplanes... light up when they see a baby. They&nbsp;want to hold them. They ache for that joy.
&nbsp;
Society stifles that. Instead of encouraging women to embrace their maternal instincts, we hear:
 💼 &ldquo;You&rsquo;re too smart to be &lsquo;just&rsquo; a mom.&rdquo;
 💰 &ldquo;Your career is more important.&rdquo;
 🏫 &ldquo;Your kid doesn&rsquo;t really need you: daycare will raise them just fine.&rdquo;
&nbsp;
Lies. Lies. Lies.
&nbsp;
The truth? Kids thrive when their parents are present. Families grow stronger when they embrace life. And women were made for this. Not because they have to be moms: but because motherhood is one of the most beautiful, powerful, and world-changing things we can do. 🌎💖
&nbsp;
So, What Can We Do?
&nbsp;
✅ Support and encourage moms
 ✅ Push back on anti-family comments (&ldquo;Oh, your hands must be full!&rdquo; &rarr; &ldquo;Yep! Full of joy!&rdquo; 😆)
 ✅ Let young women know that it&rsquo;s okay to love babies and dream of motherhood
 ✅ Help women struggling with infertility; don&rsquo;t dismiss their pain
 ✅ Keep celebrating life: whether it&rsquo;s a pregnancy, a new baby, or a baptism&nbsp;
&nbsp;
The bottom line? Babies are a BLESSING. Motherhood is beautiful. We need to start acting like it.
&nbsp;
What do you think? Have you ever felt the subtle pressure to have fewer kids... or none at all?
&nbsp;
&nbsp;
&nbsp;
The&nbsp;best way to listen to the Best of the Week is on our #1 Free Catholic App. It&rsquo;s free and always will be! To get and share the Relevant Radio app, check it out <a href="https://relevantradio.com/listen/get-the-app/">here</a>.

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Life can get busy, and it's easy to miss out on the captivating moments from your favorite Relevant Radio shows. But now, we've got you covered! "The Best of the Week - Relevant Radio Podcast" brings you the crème de la crème of Relevant Radio's programming. We carefully curate and compile the most engaging and relevant content from the past week, just for you! Get ready to catch up on faith, culture, current events, and personal growth, all in one convenient and easily accessible podcast. It's like having a front-row seat to the most compelling moments from Relevant Radio's diverse range of shows. So, whether you're an active Relevant Radio listener or new to our programming, "The Best of the Week - Relevant Radio Podcast" is your passport to a world of knowledge, growth, and inspiration.