What’s Really in a Mom’s Bag? – Ep. 407
In the brand-new special segment “What’s in Your Bag?,” Laura and Shanna dig deep to discover the hilarious items that only parents would have lurking at the bottoms of their purses and bags, including a soggy sensation that made Shanna recoil and the sad remains of a once-glorious creation that Laura remembers fondly. Also, Laura […] Read More
Getting Kids to Do Chores (Without Losing It) – Ep. 404
In the special segment “They Said What?!” Shanna and Laura discuss the funny, outrageous or offensive things people have said to them recently, including a surprisingly sentimental comment about Laura’s upcoming travel plans and a shocking outburst in a grocery-store parking lot. Also, Shanna reports on her kids’ new chore routine, and Laura talks about […] Read More
When Is Your Child Officially Potty Trained? – Ep. 372
In the special segment “Checkin’ the Inbox,” Laura and Shanna answer listener questions about knowing when your toddler is officially potty trained, handling your kids’ socially unacceptable habits, our worst bosses ever and more! Also, Shanna reports on the unexpected ending to a breakfast date with her 6-year-old, and Laura discusses the range of emotions […] Read More
Having a Mom Meltdown in Public – Ep. 323
In the special segment “Internet Insanity,” Laura and Shanna dive into a mysterious company that sells breast pumps online and their bizarre social-media marketing strategy. Also, Laura reports on her 3-year-old’s back-to-school meltdowns, and Shanna recounts her own mom meltdown that recently happened in a very public place. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs […] 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
Your Pelvic Floor After Birth, with PT Dr. Linda Sayyad – Ep. 272
Laura and Shanna welcome guest Dr. Linda Sayyad, aka “The Vagina Doctor,” a pelvic floor physical therapist and the owner and director of Feminocentric Physical Therapy and Wellness in Pasadena, CA. During their conversation, Dr. Sayyad teaches Shanna and Laura what exactly the pelvic floor is, how pregnancy and birth affect the pelvic floor, how […] Read More
Hawaii With Young Kids: Vacation Highs and Lows – Ep. 271
In the special segment “OMG I’m Freaking Out!,” Shanna’s kids get her all in a tizzy at Target, and Laura’s family is feeling the financial strain of the Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike. Also, Laura reports on her two-year-old’s first day at his new preschool, and Shanna relays the highs and lows of her […] Read More
My 4-Year-Old Sent Texts: Kids and Phones – Ep. 270
In the special segment “Internet Insanity,” Shanna and Laura share the wild and wacky parenting-related content they’ve found online recently, including a humorous research study involving Legos, videos of people experiencing simulated period pain and more! Also, Shanna talks about the questionable ways her four-year-old spent her time during the day while Shanna worked, and […] Read More
Fascinating Facts: Period Products and Old Playgrounds – Ep. 268
In the special segment “Today I Learned,” Laura and Shanna dive into the fascinating topics of period-product research, playgrounds of the past and more! Also, Shanna reports on her efforts to reclaim some parts of herself that have been absent lately, and Laura talks about her four-year-old’s last week at preschool. Finally, they share their […] Read More
Bizarre Mom Crushes and a New Bedtime Routine – Ep. 265
Laura and Shanna divulge their most outrageous and embarrassing parenting moves in the special segment “Mom Confessions,” diving into the topics of bizarre mom crushes, odd fashion choices and more! Also, Laura has an exciting update on her four-year-old’s ongoing TK conundrum, and Shanna spontaneously tries a new bedtime routine with her daughters. Finally, they […] Read More