Why Are Kids Saying “6-7”? Gen Alpha Slang, Explained – Ep. 383
In the special segment “Internet Insanity,” Shanna and Laura dive into the 6-7 trend and finally get to the bottom of what this Gen-Alpha slang means and where it comes from. They also share other gems they’ve found on the web recently, including surprising toddler comfort items, one-of-a-kind jewelry made from an unexpected source, and […] 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
Handling Your Child’s Fear of the Dark – Ep. 293
In the special segment “Mom Wins!,” Shanna and Laura share some recent parenting successes, including solving a very tricky homework problem, instilling an important lesson about body boundaries and more! Also, Laura reports on her five-year-old’s first day in tennis class, and Shanna reports on her five-year-old’s newfound fear of the dark. Finally, they share […] Read More
Should You Pierce Your Child’s Ears? – Ep. 282
When Shanna’s 7-year-old asks to get her ears pierced, Shanna considers all her options, including Claire’s Boutique, local piercing parlors and more, and Laura celebrates her 4-year-old’s artistic triumph when he draws a very detailed, albeit spooky, creature. Also, in the special segment “Throwback,” Shanna tells the story of the time in sixth grade when […] Read More
Transitional Kindergarten Decisions and School Dilemmas – Ep. 259
Shanna and Laura air their petty parenting grievances in the special segment “Gripe Water.” They sound off about potty breaks, early school dismissals, the shortcomings of parenting advice and more! Also, Laura has a big update about her ongoing conundrum about where to send her four-year-old to transitional kindergarten in the fall, and Shanna talks […] Read More
When Misunderstandings Trigger Kid Meltdowns – Ep. 245
In the special segment “Why Is My Kid Crying?” Shanna and Laura share the things that have caused their little ones to melt down recently, including carelessly chosen words, frozen yogurt memories and more. They dissect the reasons behind the huge emotions, discuss how they handled the situations and explore how they might have done […] Read More