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Loose Ends

13 episodes

All Loose Ends episodes

Our Kids’ Reward System 2.0 – Ep. 381

Episode 381

Our Kids’ Reward System 2.0

In the special segment “Loose Ends,” Laura and Shanna circle back on topics they’ve talked about in previous episodes, including updates about periods, pulmonologists,…

The End of Extended Breastfeeding? – Ep. 359

Episode 359

The End of Extended Breastfeeding?

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…

Grieving a Pet While Celebrating a Birthday – Ep. 341

Episode 341

Grieving a Pet While Celebrating a Birthday

In the special segment “Loose Ends,” Laura and Shanna circle back on topics they’ve talked about in previous episodes, including updates about inane injuries,…

Parenting With Migraines – Ep. 285

Episode 285

Parenting With Migraines

In the special segment “Loose Ends,” Shanna and Laura give updates on topics they left hanging in previous episodes, including life with a kitten,…

Toddler Ear Tube Surgery: What to Expect – Ep. 266

Episode 266

Toddler Ear Tube Surgery: What to Expect

Laura reports on her 2-year-old’s ear tube surgery, and Shanna talks about having to push through her discomfort to advocate for her daughter. Also,…

Embracing Your Child’s Unexpected Talents – Ep. 222

Episode 222

Embracing Your Child’s Unexpected Talents

Shanna’s three-year-old achieves a very unexpected new milestone, and Laura’s three-year-old discovers a unique talent. Also, in the special segment “Loose Ends,” Laura and…

Helping Your Toddler’s Fear of the Dark – Ep. 201

Episode 201

Helping Your Toddler’s Fear of the Dark

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…

Good Advice About Toddler Tantrums – Ep. 181

Episode 181

Good Advice About Toddler Tantrums

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…

When Your Kids Discover Your Period – Ep. 164

Episode 164

When Your Kids Discover Your Period

Shanna gets an IUD inserted and unexpectedly gives her kids a lesson about menstruation, and Laura throws in the towel on her toddler’s nap…

Newborn Sleep Wins: What Finally Worked – Ep. 147

Episode 147

Newborn Sleep Wins: What Finally Worked

In the segment “Loose Ends,” Laura and Shanna give updates on topics they’ve left hanging in previous episodes, including whether Laura is still tandem…