Ep. 247 – Sibling Rivalry
Shanna reports on the sibling conflict that has been playing out between her two daughters, and she wonders how to best handle the rivalry. Laura talks about a preschool family event that encouraged her four-year-old to try something completely different. Also, in the special segment “Today I Learned,” Laura and Shanna dive into the topics […] Read More
Ep. 246 – Wild and Wonderful 4-Year-Olds
In the special segment “The Said What?!,” Laura and Shanna share the funny and shocking parenting-related things that people have said to them recently, including a preschool guilt trip, a musical mix up and more! Also, Shanna talks about getting a window into her four-year-old’s inner life, and Laura reports on a kids’ art project […] Read More
Ep. 245 – When Misunderstandings Lead to Meltdowns
In the special segment “Why Is My Kid Crying?” Shanna and Laura share the things that have caused their little ones to melt down recently, including carelessly chosen words, frozen yogurt memories and more. They dissect the reasons behind the huge emotions, discuss how they handled the situations and explore how they might have done […] Read More
Ask Us Anything Mini-sode #9 – Going Out with Your Baby
Laura and Shanna answer listener questions about going out and about with newborns and young infants, a day they would want to relive since becoming moms and their favorite cocktails. If you have a question for an upcoming Ask Us Anything Mini-sode, email us at [email protected], or reach out on Instagram, Facebook or TikTok […] Read More
Ep. 244 – Disney Drama
In the special segment “Mom Confessions,” Shanna and Laura divulge their most outrageous and embarrassing parenting moves, including Laura’s super sly encounter with a dirty diaper, Shanna’s shameful attempt to pull the wool over her daughter’s eyes, and more! Also, Shanna reports on her four-year-old’s introduction to religion during her preschool’s monthly visit to chapel, […] Read More
Ask Us Anything Mini-sode #8 – Tips for Handling Mom Burnout
Laura and Shanna answer listener questions about how to handle mom burnout, what Laura has been up to now that her kids are in full-time childcare and whether they receive free products from their sponsors. If you have a question for an upcoming Ask Us Anything Mini-sode, email us at [email protected], or reach out on […] Read More
Ep. 243 – Birthday Party Bonanza
Shanna reports on the highs and lows of her daughter’s seventh birthday party, and Laura talks about how her productivity was derailed when her 23-month-old got hit with a virus mid-week. Also, in the special segment “Loose Ends,” Laura and Shanna follow up on past topics they left hanging in previous episodes, including toddler biting, […] Read More
Ask Us Anything Mini-sode #7 – The World We’re Leaving Our Kids
Laura and Shanna answer a listener’s question about how to manage kids’ strong desires for toys when out shopping, and they share their thoughts on raising children in the current state of the world. If you have a question for an upcoming Ask Us Anything Mini-sode, email us at [email protected], or reach out on Instagram, […] Read More
Ep. 242 – Punched by a Preschooler
Shanna and Laura air their petty parenting grievances in the special segment “Gripe Water.” They sound off about weird scenes in a popular kids book, well-meaning but aggravating comments that people make to parents, a guilt-trippy Facebook ad and more. Also, Shanna reports on her four-year-old’s first week at her new preschool, and Laura talks […] Read More
Ep. 241 – How We Met Our Husbands
In the special segment “Throwback,” Laura and Shanna celebrate Valentine’s Day by telling the stories of how they met their husbands. Also, Laura reports on an unexpectedly fun outing with her kids, and Shanna reports on a sudden rule change at her daughter’s preschool that threw her week into a tailspin. Finally, they share their […] Read More