Ep. 282 – Piercing Your Child’s Ears
When Shanna’s 7-year-old asks to get her ears pierced, Shanna considers all her options, including Claire’s Boutique, local piercing parlors and more, and Laura celebrates her 4-year-old’s artistic triumph when he draws a very detailed, albeit spooky, creature. Also, in the special segment “Throwback,” Shanna tells the story of the time in sixth grade when […] Read More
Bonus: Our 2023 Holiday Gift Guide
Shanna and Laura give you a head start with your 2023 holiday shopping by sharing some of their favorite, tried-and-true gift ideas for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, kids, partners, grandparents and more! Whether you are looking for big-ticket items, stocking stuffers, or anything in between, we’ve got you covered. To see our entire gift guide, including […] Read More
Ep. 281 – No Bad Kids, No Bad Words
Laura hits a parenting milestone this week when she hears her child use a swear word for the first time and must think on her feet to appropriately handle the situation, and Shanna attends parent-teacher conferences for her 4- and 7-year-olds and is caught off guard by the information she receives. Also, in the special […] Read More
Ep. 280 – Nurturing the Non-Mom Part of Your Identity
In part two of the special segment “Checkin’ the Inbox,” Laura and Shanna answer listener questions about how to reconnect with yourself after becoming a mom, important questions to ask potential babysitters, VBACs vs. C-sections and more! Also, Shanna talks about recharging her batteries (literally and figuratively) on a weekend trip to the mountains without […] Read More
Ep. 279 – Trying to Conceive When Money Is Tight
In the special segment “Checkin’ the Inbox,” Shanna and Laura answer listener questions about extended breastfeeding and weaning toddlers, trying to conceive when finances are tight, when to start gentle parenting with your infant and lots more! Also, Laura reports on taking her sons to see “Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie” in the theater, and […] Read More
Ep. 278 – Helping Your Child Overcome Their Fears
Laura and Shanna get in the Halloween spirit with a very spooky version of “Stump the Moms” (or should we say “Stump the Mummies”), in which they quiz each other with Halloween-related trivia questions about costumes, candy, creepy movies and more! Also, Shanna reports on taking her daughters to see a movie in the theater […] Read More
Ep. 277 – Mom Wins: Creative Problem Solving
In the special segment “Mom Wins,” Shanna and Laura celebrate their recent parenting successes, including strategically getting out of an unpleasant pottying-in-public situation and finding a creative solution for averting a meltdown with an understimulated and dysregulated kid. Also, Laura talks about a new project that has consumed her time, and Shanna reports on the […] Read More
Ep. 276 – Feeling Judged As a Parent
Laura and Shanna air their petty parenting grievances in the special segment “Gripe Water,” sounding off about kids’ birthday parties, unrealistic parenting videos and more. Also, Shanna shares the details of her four-year-old’s new singing class, and Laura reveals news about a very special neighbor she has! Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for […] Read More
Ep. 275 – Sucked Into the Motherhood Vortex
Shanna shares an incident that made her realize she needs to work harder to develop social connections that don’t rely on her kids’ activities and her kids’ friends’ parents, and Laura discusses her journey to address her four-year-old’s emotional and behavioral struggles after school. Also, in the special segment “What I Googled This Week,” Laura […] Read More
Ep. 274 – What Moms Will Do for Their Kids
In the special segment “Super Moms!,” Shanna and Laura share the true stories of remarkable and inspiring moms, including some women who went to great lengths for the sake of their children. Also, Shanna reports on spending a special morning with her younger daughter, and Laura talks about how her family handled an unexpected health […] Read More