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Ep. 163: Mom Hacks for Breastfeeding, Toddler Cooperation and More!

In the segment “What the Hack?” Laura and Shanna share their favorite mom hacks, including several need-to-know breastfeeding tips, a super trick to get toddlers to cooperate while washing their hands and more! Also, Laura reports on her baby’s first week in his plagiocephaly helmet, and Shanna talks about her toddler’s appetite slump. Finally, they […] Read More

Ep. 162: Baby Fever

Shanna reveals an epiphany she had during her daughter’s MyGym class, and Laura talks about her 5-month-old’s new obsession with an unexpected item. Also, in the special segment “Gripe Water,” they dive into the topics of kids’ clothes, going down internet rabbit holes, farm animals and more. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for […] Read More

Ep. 161: Second Kid Problems

In the special segment “Internet Insanity,” Laura and Shanna discuss one of the strangest kids’ shows they have ever seen, and they dive into the hilariously relatable topic of “second kid problems.” Also, Laura talks about her toddler’s reaction to his new nanny and her baby’s journey with plagiocephaly, and Shanna reports on her 2-year-old’s […] Read More

Ep. 160: Screen Time for Toddlers

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

Ep. 159: Moving Into a New Home with Small Kids

At long last, Laura and her family move into their new home, and she reports on what it is like to move with a two-year-old and a four-month-old. Shanna talks about signing her 2.5-year-old up for preschool. Also, Laura tells an epic tale about being the daughter of two doctors in the special segment “Throwback.” […] Read More

Ep. 158: Go Away! I’m Pooping!

In the special segment “Throwback,” Shanna tells a story from her childhood about the time her biggest dream came true and then promptly got washed away. Also, Laura talks about creating a social storybook to help her toddler prepare for their upcoming move, and Shanna reports on her toddler’s newfound desire to have privacy while […] Read More

Ep. 157: Prepping for Preschool

Laura is in the throes of the four-month sleep regression with her 17-week-old baby, and Shanna embarks on a mission to find a preschool for her two-year-old. Also, in the special segment “OMG, I’m Freaking Out,” they discuss the parenting-related situations that have been keeping them up at night, including nap dropping, toxic sand and […] Read More

Ep. 156: Frights, Farts and Fetch

In the special segment “Never Have I Ever: Parenting Edition,” Shanna and Laura reveal embarrassing and shocking situations they’ve never been in before having kids, including the unexpected thing Laura got excited about, a scary situation Shanna found herself in, and more! Also, Shanna explains how she overcame some bedtime struggles with her toddler, and […] Read More
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Ep. 155: My OBGYN Said What?!

Laura reports on her epic adventure out of town with her toddler and newborn, and Shanna describes the rigamarole she went through to preserve her two-year-old’s nap. Also, in the segment “They Said What?!” Shanna and Laura both share tales about surprising things that their doctors have said to them. Finally, they share their BFPs […] Read More
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Ep. 154: My Baby Has a Flat Head

In the segment “What I Googled This Week,” Laura and Shanna reveal the parenting-related topics they have asked the internet recently, including toddler weight lifting, kids acting like animals and more! Also, Shanna reports on her 2-year-old’s behavior regression, and Laura reveals her strategy for fixing her baby’s flat head. Finally, they share their BFPs […] Read More