Embracing “Mom Mode” in Unusual Circumstances
In the special segment “Mom Wins,” Laura and Shanna celebrate their recent parenting achievements, including a clever chemistry-based solution that saved bath time and…
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Fascinating Facts: Old Pregnancy Tests and LEGO Bricks
In the special segment “Stump the Moms,” Laura and Shanna quiz each other about old-school pregnancy tests, the shocking resale value of kids’ toys,…
Pulling Off a 7th-Birthday Surprise
In the special segment “What I Googled This Week,” Shanna and Laura reveal the funny and embarrassing things they’ve asked the internet recently, including…
Stroller Envy and Screen-Time Gripes
In the special segment “Gripe Water,” Shanna and Laura share the hilariously petty parenting problems that have been bothering them lately, diving into the…
Advocating for Your Child at the Doctor’s Office
In the special segment “Never Have I Ever: Parenting Edition,” Laura and Shanna reveal the unexpected things they’ve never done before having kids, including…
Are We Creating Second-Child Syndrome?
In the special segment “Dear Past Me,” Shanna and Laura give their former selves parenting advice based on what they know now, including wisdom…
The Surprising History of the Tooth Fairy
In the special segment “Today I Learned,” Laura and Shanna discuss the fascinating or unusual things they have learned about recently, including an unexpected…
2025 Year in Review: Laughs, Struggles and Surprises
As 2025 comes to an end, Laura and Shanna reflect on their last 12 months of parenting with honesty, humor and insight in the…
Holiday Q&A: Santa Logistics, Gifts and Sibling Jealousy
It’s Christmas week, and Shanna and Laura get festive answering listeners’ holiday-themed questions in the special segment “Checkin’ the Inbox!” They answer questions about…
New-School Jitters and a First Grader’s Caterpillar
In the special segment “Would You Rather,” Shanna and Laura present hypothetical parenting situations and then discuss which choices they would rather make, diving…
Making Tough Decisions: A Gut-Instinct School Change
In the special segment “Big Topic,” Laura shares a difficult decision she made recently that affects her entire family. She discusses the first moment…
Out-of-Context Parenting Texts: Crushes and Classroom Chaos
In the brand-new special segment “Out of Context,” Laura and Shanna share random text messages they have sent or received that shed light on…