The End of Extended Breastfeeding? – Ep. 359
In the special segment “Loose Ends,” Laura and Shanna give updates about topics they’ve talked about previously, including extended breastfeeding, bangs, book clubs and more! Also, Laura reports on taking her 6-year-old on the most thrilling ride of his life at California Adventure, and Shanna discusses how her 9-year-old handled her first Easter knowing the […] Read More
Can You Get a Mammogram While Breastfeeding? – Ep. 340
Shanna reports on the shocking event that complicated her daughter’s sixth birthday party, and Laura talks about getting a mammogram while breastfeeding. Also, in the special segment “Why Is My Kid Crying,” Laura and Shanna thoughtfully dissect the seemingly mundane situations that have caused their little ones to melt down recently, including big feelings at […] Read More
Botox, Tandem Nursing and More: Ask-Us-Anything Minisode #10
In this special bonus episode, Laura and Shanna answer listener questions about getting botox as a mom, parenting strengths and weaknesses, tandem nursing, the importance of routines for your child when they get a new sibling and more. If you have a question for an upcoming Ask Us Anything Mini-sode, email us at [email protected], or […] Read More
Should You Have a Baby If You’re Not Thriving Financially? – Ep. 279
In the special segment “Checkin’ the Inbox,” Shanna and Laura answer listener questions about extended breastfeeding and weaning toddlers, trying to conceive when finances are tight, when to start gentle parenting with your infant and lots more! Also, Laura reports on taking her sons to see “Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie” in the theater, and […] 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
Night Weaning a Toddler with the Milk Minute Hosts – Ep. 240
Shanna and Laura are joined by Heather and Maureen from the Milk Minute Podcast for a conversation about how to night wean your breastfeeding toddler! Laura was recently a guest on the Milk Minute Podcast (episode 145), and Heather and Maureen gave her advice about how to night wean her 23-month-old. In this episode of […] Read More
Parenting Is Humbling: Our Most Embarrassing Confessions – Ep. 230
In the special segment, “Never Have I Ever: Parenting Edition,” Laura and Shanna reveal embarrassing and unexpected situations they’ve never been in before having kids, including a doorstep dump drop, bagel breath and more! Also, Shanna reports on the difficulty of unexpectedly having her kids home from school all week, and Laura talks about a […] Read More
Helping Your Toddler’s Fear of the Dark – Ep. 201
Laura reports on the ingenious new tactic she used to allay her three-year-old’s latest nighttime fears, and Shanna talks about her daughter’s hilarious takeaway from a family trip in the mountains (a trip which did NOT go as planned). Also, in the special segment “Loose Ends,” Shanna and Laura provide updates on past topics they […] Read More
How to Donate Breast Milk – Ep. 187
Shanna and Laura talk with Stephanie Lehman, Ph.D., from the University of California Health Milk Bank, where Laura is donating her breast milk, about how the milk bank got started, why breast milk donation is important, how a donor can get involved and more! Also, Laura wonders if her 11-month-old is officially a walker now, […] Read More
Out of the Crib, Into the Toddler Bed – Ep. 184
In the special segment “Checkin’ the Inbox,” Laura and Shanna answer listener questions about everything from babies’ first words to toddler nursing, to handling comparisons to your kids and more! Also, Shanna reports on her daughter’s third birthday celebration, and Laura announces that her two-year-old has transitioned to a toddler bed. Finally, they share their […] Read More