Impulsive Decisions: The Consequences of Jumping to Action – Ep. 409
Laura reports on her family’s rocky journey home from Mexico and the effects it had on her kids, and Shanna talks about how her daughter’s adorable Easter egg hunt took an unexpected turn. Also, in the special segment “Throwback,” Shanna shares two stories about how her impulsive decisions as a child disrupted her family’s vacations. […] Read More
Mom Hacks for Homework, Laundry and Lost Keys – Ep. 406
In the special segment “What the Hack?,” Shanna and Laura share some of their favorite parenting tips and tricks, including ideas for making household laundry easier, making homework time more engaging and more! Also, Shanna has a surprising reaction to her daughter’s softball schedule this season, and Laura’s son has his first appointment with an […] Read More
Kid Meltdowns Rooted in Old Memories – Ep. 401
In the special segment “Why Is My Kid Crying?,” Shanna and Laura explore the things that have brought out the waterworks in their little ones recently, including situations in the distant past that seem to have induced an anxiety attack and a jealousy-induced meltdown. Also, Laura is skeptical about her son’s newest extracurricular activity, and […] 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
Out-of-Context Parenting Texts: Crushes and Classroom Chaos – Ep. 387
In the brand-new special segment “Out of Context,” Laura and Shanna share random text messages they have sent or received that shed light on their parenting life, diving into the topics of kids’ crushes, classroom behavior, time management and more! Also, Laura reflects on her surprising feelings about staying up late with her kids, and […] Read More
When Your Kid Spreads Rumors About You – Ep. 380
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 things you never want your kids to touch and things you wish your kids would never say. Also, Shanna reports on her 6-year-old’s first softball game of […] Read More
Banned Bluey Episodes and the Grandmother Hypothesis – Ep. 311
In the special segment “Today I Learned,” Laura and Shanna discuss the intriguing things they have learned recently related to the world of parenting, including why an episode of Bluey was banned in the U.S. and a fascinating theory about why humans go through menopause. Also, Laura talks about how a new extracurricular activity triggered […] Read More
My Child Read My Mind, and It Freaked Me Out – Ep. 310
In the special segment “OMG I’m Freaking Out!” Shanna and Laura reveal the current parenting dilemmas that have their hair standing on end, including the topics of lying, smartphones, psychic abilities and more! Also, Shanna reports on the surprising way she spent her Mother’s Day, and Laura talks about why she spontaneously chose to chaperone […] Read More
Bizarre Birthing Devices and Sourdough Scandals – Ep. 306
Laura and Shanna share the wild and wacky parenting-related content they’ve found online recently in the special segment “Internet Insanity,” including scandalous sourdough drama and a birthing device that will make your head spin. Also, Shanna reports on her struggle to get her kids to their extracurricular activities, and Laura talks about how her anxiety […] Read More
When Your Child Suddenly Gets Clingy – Ep. 298
In the special segment “Stump the Moms,” Shanna and Laura quiz each other on parenting-related trivia, diving into the topic of bizarre teething treatments and more! Also, Shanna reports on feeling conflicted about her 5-year-old’s sudden clinginess, and Laura discusses her 5-year-old’s newfound enthusiasm for writing. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the […] Read More