Mom of 16: Raising a Big, Joyful, Well-Ordered Family | Ashley Gallagher

Ashley Gallagher, Conor's wife and mother to their 16 children, lets us in on what it's really like to raise such a large family. With co-host Tim Hill, Conor and Ashley discuss the joys and difficulties of parenting, how Ashley keeps fit and energetic after so many pregnancies, and the divine implications of having children. With their mutual love and shared vision that often veers into good-natured laughter (you don't want to miss "The Yelling Doctor" story or how Conor embarrasses Ashley in restaurants), get to know the couple behind Well-Ordered Family.

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CHAPTERS:

• (0:00) Coming Up
• (1:06) Naming the Twins
• (3:34) Conor and Ashley’s Child Birth Experiences
• (7:48) How to Keep Your Cool with Rude Questions
• (10:02) When People Think It’s Our First Baby
• (11:56) Favorite Thing to Do at Restaurants and Public Embarrassment
• (13:26) The Importance of Giving the Right Impression
• (15:32) The Practice of Motherhood
• (20:08) The Italy Trip
• (23:39) Advice to Parents: It Gets Better
• (30:44) More/Less Space, Clutter Management, and Privacy
• (38:14) How to Foster Independence
• (46:01) Ashley’s Background
• (50:56) Importance of Joy in Marriage and How Your Marriage Always Comes First
• (52:30) Learning How To Communicate
• (1:00:42) Did You Plan For 16 Kids?
• (1:06:22) Intentional Identity as Father and Mother
• (1:08:25) Cornerstone of Marriage and Dating is Faith
• (1:14:23) Podcasts and Social Media
• (1:18:48) Food, Trash, and Family Gatherings
• (1:28:04) Ashley’s Health Journey and Advice
• (1:35:23) Good Nutrition, Family Meals, Picker Eaters
• (1:45:46) Typical Day for a Mom of 16
• (1:59:46) The Death Hour

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