Ep. 217: Pandemic Parenting Hangovers
In the special segment “Big Topic,” Laura and Shanna dive deep into the topic of parenting during the pandemic and the residual effects that experience has had on their lives. Also, Laura reports on her family trip to Portland, and Shanna has an eye-opening conversation with her three-year-old. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs […] Read More
Ep. 216: Trying New Parenting Skills
Shanna and Laura admit the odd and embarrassing things they’ve asked the internet lately in the special segment “What I Googled This Week,” including the topics of stool samples, snug-fitting sleepers and more! Also, Shanna reports on trying some new parenting techniques with her 3-year-old, and Laura discusses a major setback in her progress to […] Read More
Ep. 215: Can Your Partner Get Pregnancy Symptoms?
Laura reports on her efforts to sleep train her 17-month-old again to fix his nighttime wakings, and Shanna discusses her thinly veiled efforts to mold her daughter into a “mini-me.” Also, in the special segment “Stump the Moms,” Shanna and Laura grill each other with exciting trivia questions about oocytes, rare health conditions, mega-rich kids […] Read More
Ep. 214: To Share or Not to Share? Part 2 with Parenting Consultant Gia Gambaro Blount
In part two of their interview with parenting expert and consultant Gia Gambaro Blount, Shanna and Laura get answers to questions about sharing toys, talking to kids about nudity and handling toddler’s cute aggression toward babies and pets. Gia imparts some wonderful parenting advice about asking critical questions, fostering collaboration and more! Also, Shanna checks […] Read More
Ep. 213: Toddler Troubleshooting with Parenting Consultant Gia Gambaro Blount
Laura and Shanna get answers to questions about toddler meltdowns, defiance, misbehavior at the dinner table and more from parenting expert and consultant Gia Gambaro Blount. Gia imparts some incredible parenting advice about replacement behaviors, emotional hygiene, upskilling and more! Also, Laura reports on the very bizarre thing her 17-month-old did in his crib the […] Read More
Ep. 109: Is My Toddler Getting Enough Exercise?
In the segment “OMG I’m Freaking Out,” Laura bugs out about a creepy-crawly situation, and Shanna worries that her toddler and preschooler are not staying active enough during quarantine. Also, Shanna reports on her quest to get her toddler’s eczema under control, and Laura discusses rotating her toddler’s toys in and out. Finally, they reveal […] Read More
Ep. 108: When Setting Toddler Limits Feels Limitless
In the brand new segment “Throwback,” Shanna and Laura tell stories from their own childhoods about fake curls and fake friends, and they reflect on how those situations influence their parenting today. Also, Laura talks about the exhaustion that comes from constantly setting limits with her toddler, and Shanna reports on her toddler’s increased independence […] Read More
Ep. 107: The Struggles and Snuggles of Toddler Separation Anxiety
Shanna talks about the ups and downs involved in her toddler’s most recent bouts of separation anxiety and sleep regression. Laura reports on her toddler’s new ability to retell his favorite books and their fun adventure playing in the river in Fresno. In the special segment, “It Takes a Village,” Laura and Shanna ask for […] Read More
Ep. 106: Why Is My Toddler Screaming?
In the special segment “What I Googled This Week,” Laura and Shanna consult the internet for answers to their latest parenting conundrums, including unusual toddler injuries, soup, race horses and pop stars. Also, Laura reports on her toddler’s hilarious new habit of talking in his sleep, and Shanna bemoans her toddler’s new obsession with screaming […] Read More
Ep. 105: Bizarre Experiences Only a Parent Would Have
Laura and Shanna explore the topics of bodily fluids, bugs and poisonous plants in this week’s special segment, “Never Have I Ever: Parenting Edition.” Also, Shanna talks about how her toddler has started expressing strong preferences that are sometimes comical and offensive, and Laura discusses her toddler’s budding ability to make connections and mimic feline […] Read More