Laura’s Teenage Club Med Trip (Throwback) – Ep. 408
In the special segment “Throwback,” Laura recounts a family trip to Club Med in Mexico when she was 13 that involved hypnosis, trapeze and forbidden love. Also, Shanna faces the consequences of packing too many family plans into one Saturday, and Laura shares the revelation that allowed her to fully enjoy her family’s spring-break trip […] Read More
New-School Jitters and a First Grader’s Caterpillar – Ep. 389
In the special segment “Would You Rather,” Shanna and Laura present hypothetical parenting situations and then discuss which choices they would rather make, diving into the topics of bringing your kids to your own doctor’s appointments, handling your kids’ questionable choices in music and more! Also, Laura reports on her 6-year-old’s first week at his […] 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
Potty-Training Q&A: Readiness, Road Trips and Poop Reluctance – Ep. 378
To celebrate the release of Laura’s new book “Good to Go: A Fresh Take on Potty Training for Today’s Intentional Parent,” she and her co-author, Gia Gambaro Blount, answer listener questions all about potty training! They dive into the topics of when to know if your child is ready to start training, how to handle […] Read More
Awkward Playground Encounters: Would You Rather – Ep. 367
In the special segment “Would You Rather: Parenting Edition,” Shanna and Laura present hypothetical parenting situations then discuss which choices they would rather make, diving into the topics of clothing conundrums and park predicaments. Also, Shanna talks about her experience getting additional testing after her recent mammogram came back inconclusive, and Laura discusses her 6-year-old’s […] Read More
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
Unhinged Parenting Hacks That Actually Work – Ep. 358
In the special segment “What the Hack?,” Shanna and Laura share some of their favorite parenting tips and tricks, including ideas for cleaning up toys, improving bath time, encouraging cooperation and more! Also, Shanna reports on her questionable attempt to make her husband’s life easier, and Laura talks about a big shakeup in her 6-year-old’s […] Read More
Play Dates Gone Wild: Blood, Sweat and Tears – Ep. 357
In the special segment “Dear Past Me,” Laura and Shanna turn back time to give their former selves parenting advice based on what they know now, including wisdom about family pets and household appliances. Also, Shanna and Laura report on epic play dates that were longer, messier and more emotional than they had anticipated. Finally, […] Read More
Making Progress With Your Selective Eater – Ep. 352
In the special segment “Mom Wins,” Laura and Shanna celebrate their recent parenting successes, diving into the topics of handling your child’s selective eating and managing your kids’ relationship with your pets. Also, Shanna discusses some changes that have inspired her to focus on her own needs, and Laura reports on giving her 6-year-old a […] Read More
Night Terrors: What They Are and What Helps – Ep. 350
In the special segment “OMG I’m Freaking Out!,” Shanna and Laura reveal the current parenting dilemmas that have their hair standing on end, diving into the topics of night terrors, YouTube tutorials and more. Also, Shanna reports on a family trip that went much differently than she had expected, and Laura discusses her attempt to […] Read More