Stroller Envy and Screen-Time Gripes – Ep. 395
In the special segment “Gripe Water,” Shanna and Laura share the hilariously petty parenting problems that have been bothering them lately, diving into the topics of stroller envy and screen time. Also, Laura reports on the people, gifts and baked goods that made her Christmas special, and Shanna talks about managing a hectic, cooped-up holiday […] Read More
Spooky Parenting Stories for Halloween – Ep. 382
Shanna and Laura get into the Halloween spirit with a spooky special segment, sharing scary parenting stories that will strike fear in even the most confident parents! Also, Laura reports on her kids’ creepy Halloween costume choices, and Shanna reacts to her 6-year-old’s last-minute request to switch costumes. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs […] Read More
Screen-Time Scrutiny: When Others Are Judgmental – Ep. 322
In the special segment, “They Said What?!” Shanna and Laura discuss the funny, outrageous or offensive things people have said to them recently about parenting, including a scrutiny on screen time and a philosophy on floss; plus we dive into some surprising things WE said recently! Also, Shanna reports on her 5-year-old’s infatuation with injuries, […] Read More
Sperm Can Find a Way: A Shocking Conception Story – Ep. 287
In the special segment “Today I Learned,” Laura and Shanna dive into the fascinating topics of a shocking sperm-meets-egg story, a fecal phenomenon, a baby-saving antibody, and more! Also, Laura reports on her son’s increased emotional dysregulation, particularly in relation to video games, and Shanna talks about her mom-fail at her daughter’s recent heritage performance. […] Read More
Ep. 250 – Skating Sagas
Shanna reports on a hilariously dramatic trip to the roller skating rink with her two kids, and Laura tells a mini-throwback about a childhood ice skating trip that ended in disaster. Also, in the special segment “Never Have I Ever: Parenting Edition,” Laura and Shanna reveal funny and unexpected situations they’ve never been in before […] Read More
Setting Screen Time Limits: Ask-Us-Anything Minisode #5
Shanna and Laura answer a listener’s question about how much screen time they allow their kids to have and what types of rules and boundaries they set for the devices. They also offer advice about activities to do at home to occupy and engage high-energy toddlers. If you have a question for an upcoming Ask […] Read More
Grieving While Parenting: Explaining Death to a 3-Year-Old – Ep. 226
In a special “Big Topic/Throwback” segment, Laura talks about the recent passing of a loved one, discusses how she explained the loss to her three-year-old and shares memories from her childhood. Shanna reports on her six-year-old’s crush on a surprising person and on her kids’ recent escape from their house. Finally, they share their BFPs […] Read More
Teaching Kids That Losing Can Be a Win – Ep. 218
In the special segment “Mom Wins,” Shanna and Laura celebrate their recent parenting achievements, including a successful board-game session, a creative solution to helping kids release energy and more! Also, Shanna reports on her daughter’s recent performance in “Shrek Jr.,” and Laura discusses her three-year-old’s attempts to be part of the tween crowd. Finally, they […] Read More
When Your Kids Discover Your Period – Ep. 164
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 time and goes with a different strategy. Also, in the segment “Loose Ends,” Laura and Shanna provide updates on past topics they left hanging, including whether Laura’s son is still pursuing […] Read More
Screen Time for Toddlers: What Works for Us – Ep. 160
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