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Raising Readers In 2024: Episode 471
From e-readers to audiobooks, graphic novels to good ol' paperbacks, the methods may have changed, but the essence of reading remains timeless. Today Jayme and Joanna dive into the wonderful world of raising readers in 2024. We share personal anecdotes an
What's Great (Lately!) About Our Eight: Episode 470
With eight kids between us and so much to discuss on the podcast, we can go for long stretches without catching up about our own families. Join Meagan and Sarah in our last episode before our summer hiatus as we swap stories about our own kids and share w
What’s Ahead This Summer (Personally & On The Podcast)
Come behind the scenes and let’s chat about Summer 2024! Meagan and Sarah each share what’s on deck for their families this summer – from new business ventures to international travel, camps for kids and creative breaks for us. We also map out what you ca
On Motherly Pride: Episode 469
Sure, we’re PROUD of our kids. Isn’t every mom? When kids overcome an obstacle, crush a school project, score the winning goal, or graduate with honors, we feel that familiar swell. But feeling motherly pride is just the beginning, it seems. Expressing it
Elementary School Mom-Life (The Good, The Hard & The Funny): Episode 465
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
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)
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
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
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]
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