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
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
Potty-Training Q&A: Readiness, Road Trips and Poop Reluctance – Ep. 378
To celebrate the release of Laura’s new book “Good to Go: A Fresh Take on Potty Training for Today’s Intentional Parent,” she and her co-author, Gia Gambaro Blount, answer listener questions all about potty training! They dive into the topics of when to know if your child is ready to start training, how to handle […] Read More
Talking to Your Kids About Loss and Grief – Ep. 376
In the special segment “Stump the Moms,” Shanna and Laura quiz each other with parenting-related trivia questions about gender representation in kids’ books, the cost of high-end summer camps and more. Also, Shanna talks about the passing of a beloved family member, how she told her kids about the loss and how they processed their […] Read More
Escaping the Motherhood Vortex: Friendships Beyond Mom Life – Ep. 275
Shanna shares an incident that made her realize she needs to work harder to develop social connections that don’t rely on her kids’ activities and her kids’ friends’ parents, and Laura discusses her journey to address her four-year-old’s emotional and behavioral struggles after school. Also, in the special segment “What I Googled This Week,” Laura […] 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
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
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