Why Are Kids Saying “6-7”? Gen Alpha Slang, Explained – Ep. 383

November 3, 2025

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In the special segment “Internet Insanity,” Shanna and Laura dive into the 6-7 trend and finally get to the bottom of what this Gen-Alpha slang means and where it comes from. They also share other gems they’ve found on the web recently, including surprising toddler comfort items, one-of-a-kind jewelry made from an unexpected source, and more! Also, Laura celebrates the release day of her new potty training book, and Shanna worries for her future now that her 6-year-old has started sleepwalking. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna’s kids are 6.5 and 9.5 years old, and Laura’s kids are 6.5 years old and 4.5 years old.

 

Topics discussed in this episode:

-The release of Laura’s book “Good to Go: A Fresh Take on Potty Training for Today’s Intentional Parent”

-When you catch your child sleepwalking

-What to do when your child has a night terror

-Jewelry made using bodily fluids

-Cute and hilarious emotional support items for toddlers

-Why are all the kids saying 6-7, and what does it mean?

-Using an unusual method to help teach your child to read

-A household product that brings Laura disproportionate joy

 

Products, links, resources mentioned in this episode:

–“Good to Go: A Fresh Take on Potty Training for Today’s Intentional Parent” by Gia Gambaro Blount and Laura Birek

–Jizzellery

–Toddler’s emotional support helmet Instagram reel from Brie Matthews

–“Doot Doot” by Skrilla

–Merv the Cat on TikTok

–Laundry Turtle

 

Past BFP episodes mentioned in this episode:

–Ep. 382 (Where the outtake of Shanna and Laura talking about 6-7 is from)

 

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