2021 Year in Review: Challenges, Laughs and Surprises – Ep. 183
2021 has come to an end, and Shanna and Laura reflect on the last 12 months. They keep it real as they look back on 2021, from the biggest laughs, to the deepest challenges, to their hopes for the new year, to their favorite podcasts. Also, Laura reports on her 10-month-old’s journey in baby-led weaning, […] Read More
Talking to Kids About Death – Ep. 182
In the segment “Mom Confessions,” Laura and Shanna divulge some of their deepest, darkest, most hilarious mom secrets, as they dive into the topics of hiding from toddlers, feeding kids inappropriate things and more! Also, Shanna talks about the death of her family’s dog and how she talked about it with her kids, and Laura […] Read More
Good Advice About Toddler Tantrums – Ep. 181
Laura reports on her nine-month-old’s strong will and independence, and Shanna discusses some good advice she came across about how to handle her two-year-old’s tantrums. Also, in the special segment “Loose Ends,” Shanna and Laura provide updates on past topics they left hanging, including whether Auggie is still in the “why” phase and if CeCe […] Read More
Mom Hacks for Mealtime and Hand Washing – Ep. 180
In the segment “What the Hack?” Shanna and Laura share more of their favorite mom hacks, including a brilliant tip for getting toddlers to thoroughly wash their hands, the best DIY ice pack, tricks for making mealtime easier and more! Also, Shanna talks about her five-year-old getting her first Covid vaccination, and Laura reports on […] Read More
Baby Cruising Milestones and a Clever Bedtime Trick – Ep. 179
In the segment “Gripe Water,” Laura and Shanna vent about the ridiculously annoying things they’ve come across lately, including ill-placed ice cream treats and toys, pointless parts of kids’ books and more! Also, Shanna reports on her two-year-old’s upcoming third birthday, and Laura shares an incredible trick that has stopped her two-year-old’s night wakings. Finally […] Read More
Weird Things Toddlers Love – Ep. 178
In the special segment “Internet Insanity,” Shanna and Laura share some wild and wacky things they’ve found online recently, including rare kids’ snacks, nightmare children’s toys, weird things toddlers love and more! Also, Shanna reports on her two-year-old’s latest sassy catchphrases, and Laura discusses her baby’s newest motor skill development. Finally they share their BFPs […] Read More
Should I Reward My Kids for Good Behavior? – Ep. 177
Laura applied to be a breast-milk donor for the University of California Health Milk Bank, and her two-year-old has a newfound love for getting his groove on. Shanna tries a new method for getting her kids to cooperate. Also, in the special segment, “Throwback,” Shanna tells the story about the strangest high school job she […] Read More
Two Trips to Urgent Care in One Week – Ep. 176
Shanna and Laura both end up in urgent care this week, for very different reasons. Also, in the special segment, “Throwback,” Laura tells a story from her childhood about the one and only time she hit her older brother. Finally they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna’s kids are 2.5 and 5 […] Read More
Disneyland With Little Kids and Discipline Dilemmas – Ep. 175
Laura takes her kids to the happiest place on Earth, and Shanna tries her hand at disciplining her two-year-old. Also, in the special segment “OMG I’m Freaking Out,” they discuss the parenting-related situations that have been keeping them up at night, including collapsing ceilings and Christmas shopping complications. Finally they share their BFPs and BFNs […] Read More
Tense Parenting Moments: A Head Injury and Charging Dogs – Ep. 174
Shanna gets an upsetting call from her daughter’s school nurse, and Laura takes a roller coaster of a road trip with her eight-month-old baby. Also, in the special segment “Never Have I Ever: Parenting Edition,” Laura and Shanna reveal embarrassing and shocking situations they’ve never been in before having kids, including acting quickly in the […] Read More