Kid Meltdowns Rooted in Old Memories – Ep. 401
In the special segment “Why Is My Kid Crying?,” Shanna and Laura explore the things that have brought out the waterworks in their little ones recently, including situations in the distant past that seem to have induced an anxiety attack and a jealousy-induced meltdown. Also, Laura is skeptical about her son’s newest extracurricular activity, and […] Read More
Toddler Meltdowns Over Inanimate Objects – Ep. 379
In the special segment “Why Is My Kid Crying?,” Shanna and Laura explore the situations that have brought out the waterworks in their little ones recently, including unexpected morning meltdowns, big feelings about inanimate objects and more! Also in this episode, Laura discusses the trials and tribulations of naming a family pet, and Shanna reports […] Read More
Navigating Your Child’s Expectations vs. Reality – Ep. 360
In the special segment “Why Is My Kid Crying?,” Shanna and Laura explore the things that have caused their little ones to melt down recently, diving into the topics of Disneyland disappointments and fashion fails. Also, Shanna talks about how her kids reacted to their dad going out of town for a week, and Laura […] Read More
When Playdates Go Wrong – Ep. 316
In the special segment “Stump the Moms,” Shanna and Laura grill each other with amusing and educational trivia questions involving surprising facts about Disney theme parks and the energy required to sustain a pregnancy. Also, Shanna reports on hosting a group play date that took a turn she never saw coming, and Laura discusses the […] Read More
Deciding to Stay in Our Forever Home – Ep. 207
In the special segment, “Why Is My Kid Crying?,” Laura and Shanna share the seemingly innocuous things that have caused their little ones to melt down, dissect the reasons behind the huge emotions, discuss how they handled the situations and explore how they might have done things differently. Also, Laura discusses dropping her toddler down […] Read More
Mom Hacks for Kids’ Fears and Meltdowns – Ep. 198
Laura and Shanna share some of their favorite parenting tips in the segment “What the Hack?,” including ideas for calming kids’ fears, mitigating meltdowns, making up bedtime stories and more! Also, Shanna talks about her big and unexpected feelings about signing her three-year-old up for preschool, and Laura reports on one very long and eventful […] Read More
After-School Restraint Collapse: Why Kids Melt Down at Home – Ep. 189
Shanna and Laura share fascinating facts they’ve come across recently in the special segment “Today I Learned,” including a broken world record, adorable studies with toddlers and the reason behind kids’ big feelings after a long day at school. Also, Laura discusses prepping for major home renovations while parenting two small children, and Shanna reports […] Read More