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posted on August 27, 2024

Listener Question (Vol. 47): Episode 480

Annalee wants to find a therapist but isn’t sure where to begin. Staci, a busy mom of five, is overwhelmed by the chaos of back-to-school and extracurricular activities and is seeking strategies to stay organized. Brandi wants to make her child’s senior year unforgettable and is looking for tips on navigating the “mom culture” that comes with it. Meanwhile, Lindsay is curious about the small steps we’re taking to ease the back-to-school transition. We’re back this week with MORE listener questions!

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posted on August 13, 2024

The Evolution Of Friendships In Motherhood, Part Two: Episode 478

Whether you have a slew of “friendlies,” just one or two besties, or are coming up short in the friendship department right now, this episode is for you. Meagan and Sarah dive deep into the world of friendships, focusing on our specific season of midlife as moms of older kids. We’ll explore the depth and dynamics of our connections and share how we stay in touch, whether through technology or old-fashioned meetups. We’ll also answer the questions posed by Jayme and Katie in Episode 474, which tackled friendship in the earlier years of parenting.

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posted on June 18, 2024

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 what’s coming up for them this summer. Spanning tween through young adult, we think ‘our eight’ are pretty great, and we’re excited to share them with you today!

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posted on May 7, 2024

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

Prom dates and driver’s 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 many teens between us – unpack stereotypical teen milestones and share whether they’ve matched up to our preconceptions – or not.

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posted on May 3, 2024

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, we’re flipping the script today and looking at all that the physical, tangible, and tactile world have to offer our families. Acknowledging that it’s not a zero-sum proposition (we’re pro-technology in lots of ways!), Meagan and Sarah share specific ways in which we keep real, embodied, sensory experiences part of our own lives, and how we incorporate them into our family cultures.

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posted on April 23, 2024

Listener Questions (Vol. 45): Episode 462

Joy wonders how parenting changes as kids hit new milestones. As Emily’s 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. And Dana asks when and how to start conversations with her kids about the expectations she has for them after high school. This week we’re back with MORE listener questions!

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