No April Foolery from us today, but we ARE talking about family culture around jokes and funny stuff. We touch on Sarah’s very strong feelings about pranks and jump scares, the joy of watching our kids’ unique senses of humor evolve as they grow, whether teasing and ribbing fit in our our families’ culture, comedy styles in pop culture that catch on with our teens, and more.
The Life-Changing Magic Of Opting Out AND Of Arbitrary Rules: Episode 493 [Classic Replay Double Feature!]
It’s Thanksgiving week here in the U.S., and we’re welcoming you around our tables with not one but TWO classic episodes from the archives.
First you’ll hear The Life-Changing Magic Of Opting Out (Episode 161), all about our experience finding ways to opt out of the little (and sometimes not-so-little) tasks and obligations that aren’t meaningful to us as moms, making room for more of what is.
That’ll lead right into The Life-Changing Magic Of Arbitrary Rules (Episode 173), about the beauty and hilarity of arbitrary rules, drawing from our own experience and some genius listener suggestions.
Enjoy the double-feature, and we’ll talk to you soon!
What’s Your Thanksgiving Mom Personality?: Episode 491
Turkey, traditions and lightning-round fun! In this festive episode, Meagan and Sarah banter through a series of Thanksgiving-themed questions, from
Kinkeeping: Episode 488
Are you responsible for nurturing close bonds, planning family togetherness, and preserving tradition across generations? You might be a kinkeeper (and you probably have feelings about it!). Today Meagan and Sarah unpack the concept of kinkeeping, share our personal feelings about the work of living in and raising a connected family (our thoughts might surprise you!), and look at patterns from our own families of origin that adhere to – or break from – traditional kinkeeping roles.
Reclaiming Feeding Your Family For Fall: Episode 476
Summertime meals can be complete chaos. Popsicles for lunch? Sure! Charcuterie board of fridge leftovers? Absolutely! But as we near the start of a new school year, we’re ready for just a *bit* more structure. Join Jayme and Joanna as we share our goals for meal planning this fall, some of our favorite products, and more. With a bit of planning and creativity, you can make the transition from summertime chaos to a more structured family mealtime routine smooth and enjoyable.
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 Sherrod and Joanna Martin dive into the wonderful world of raising readers in 2024. We share personal anecdotes and insights into our own reading habits, those of our children, and offer valuable perspectives and actionable tips for raising readers.
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 and insights into our own reading habits, those of our children, and offer valuable perspectives and actionable tips for raising readers.
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