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Elementary School Mom-Life (The Good, The Hard & The Funny): Episode 465
May 14, 2024

For Sarah this spring, it's the end of an era: elementary school parenting. The youngest of our combined eight kids is wrapping up fifth grade, so today Meagan asks Sarah to reflect back on the (long!) season of parenting in the grade school years. Our co

“Typical” Teen Milestones: They’re Not What You Think! Episode 464
May 07, 2024

Prom dates and drivers licenses, football games and parties: did we get our ideas about teenagers and high school from the movies? Well, largely, yes, we did. (Our own experiences and memories, too, of course!) Today Meagan and Sarah now parents to man

Real Vs. Artificial (And How We Help Our Kids Tell The Difference)
May 03, 2024

With A.I., social media, and virtual reality top of mind for many parents, were flipping the script today and looking at all that the physical, tangible, and tactile world have to offer our families. Acknowledging that its not a zero-sum proposition (we

New Products & Honest Opinions: Episode 463
April 30, 2024

Sleeping with a watch on, tubing mascara and face razors make the list in this grab bag of new things we are trying lately. Some of them we love, some of them we really want to like but just don't, and others we need your feedback! Join us for an fun, hon

MORE Listener Questions & Our Advice: Episode 462
April 23, 2024

Joy wonders how parenting changes as kids hit new milestones. As Emilys youngest approaches kindergarten, she wants to find purpose beyond motherhood. Chelsea struggles in a new remote work position and questions whether she made the right career move. A

Preparing Kids (And Ourselves!) For Summer Independence [Classic Replay]
April 19, 2024

Summer lets kids expand their experiences, gain new skills, and experience independence but those opportunities can be scary, too! In this classic replay from 2022, Meagan and Sarah share stories about the times our kids seemed vulnerable when faced wit

Listener Questions & Our Advice: Episode 461
April 16, 2024

Rebekah struggles with a culture of husband bashing and negativity in her local mom circles. Ainsley wonders how she and her husband will handle being outnumbered once their third child arrives. Candice wants to feel seen in all she does for her family

Hacks For Slaying Busy Seasons: Episode 460
April 09, 2024

Baseball, Scouts, soccer, basketball.you name it, our kids are doing it! In this episode, Catie and Katie are back to discuss all the stuff, processes, and mindsets that help get our families through a busy season. Join us for some of our favorite produc

Small Tweaks To Save Big Money: Episode 459
April 02, 2024

With the cost of EVERYTHING at near record highs, many families want to be mindful about where all their hard-earned dollars go. In this episode, Catie Parrish and Katie Gouldner share some of their best tips and tricks for stretching those dollars (and e

Meet Meagan & Sarah: Episode 458
March 26, 2024

Nine years on the mic together and almost thirteen collaborating in some capacity: today were reflecting and celebrating! Whether youre a longtime listener who feels like a friend (we see you!) or a newer community member still learning which one of us

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