ADHD in Kids and Parents: Signs, Testing and Treatment – Ep. 405
In the special segment “Big Topic,” Shanna and Laura dive into the topic of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). They share their personal experiences with ADHD, including learning about the symptoms of the condition, the process of getting an assessment for their children (and themselves), seeking treatment and much more. Also, Laura reports on handling […] Read More
Making Tough Decisions: A Gut-Instinct School Change – Ep. 388
In the special segment “Big Topic,” Laura shares a difficult decision she made recently that affects her entire family. She discusses the first moment that her gut instinct signaled that things were amiss in this particular situation as well as the events leading up to the decision. Also, Shanna talks about a smaller scale, but […] Read More
Parenting Triggers and Their Childhood Roots – Ep. 252
In the special segment “Big Topic,” Shanna and Laura dive into the subject of parenting triggers. They talk about the situations and behaviors that automatically fire up strong feelings, explore how their triggers are related to their own childhoods and discuss ways of handling these reactions in the present. Also, Shanna talks about getting her […] Read More
Grieving While Parenting: Explaining Death to a 3-Year-Old – Ep. 226
In a special “Big Topic/Throwback” segment, Laura talks about the recent passing of a loved one, discusses how she explained the loss to her three-year-old and shares memories from her childhood. Shanna reports on her six-year-old’s crush on a surprising person and on her kids’ recent escape from their house. Finally, they share their BFPs […] Read More
Pandemic Parenting Hangovers: The Stress That Lingers – Ep. 217
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
Postpartum Depression and Anxiety: Laura’s Story – Ep. 196
In Part Two of their “Big Topic” segment on postpartum depression and anxiety, Laura and Shanna talk about Laura’s experience with undiagnosed PPA and PPD after the birth of her son. Also, Shanna talks about filling out a questionable preschool application, and Laura reports on her family’s most recent trip to Disneyland and the parenting […] Read More
Postpartum Depression and Anxiety: Shanna’s Story – Ep. 195
In Part One of their “Big Topic” segment on postpartum depression and anxiety, Laura and Shanna talk about Shanna’s experience with PPD and PPA after the birth of her second daughter. Also, Laura talks about how she handles her one-year-old’s early-morning wakeups, and Shanna reveals her temporary solution to her three-year-old’s night wakings. Finally, they […] Read More
Screen Time for Toddlers: What Works for Us – Ep. 160
In the special segment “Big Topic,” Shanna and Laura dive into the complicated issue of screen time for kids. They get real about how they each handle screen time in their homes, how they feel about it, and the pitfalls and benefits of introducing little ones to TVs, tablets and phones. Also, Shanna reports on […] Read More
Laura’s Surprise VBAC Birth Story – Ep. 139
Laura had her baby! In this episode, she talks about how it all went down, including whether she ended up having a VBAC or repeat C-section. Also, Shanna discusses her surprising decision about her toddler’s potty training. Finally, they reveal their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna’s toddler is 2 years old, and Laura’s […] Read More
Deciding to Have Another Baby – Ep. 110
In this week’s special segment “Big Topic,” Shanna and Laura dive into the topic that family members and strangers alike just LOVE to ask us about: “Are you going to have another baby?” Also, Laura talks about her toddler’s expanding vocabulary and his newfound reptilian buddies, and Shanna comes clean about her quarantine exhaustion and […] Read More