Kids Are Weird Podcast: Recent Episodes
Ashley & Becca
Hello Friends! We are Ashley & Becca. Just two Moms raising little weirdos, out here just doing our dang best. We created this podcast as a way to be that "village" that everyone talks about. We are by no means experts, and we don't have much advice. Our goal is to create a judgement free community that understands that kids are weird, and parenting is hard. We offer a raw view of Motherhood/Parenthood, and not gonna lie, we're funny af. We hope to make you laugh along with us, cry along with us, and make you feel like you're not alone in this crazy roller coaster ride called parenting.
A lighter episode topics after a few heavier episodes. Every trip to Disney comes with crazy stories to tell and our latest trip was no exception. Laugh and maybe cry along with us as Ashley retells all about the shenanigans she faced going to Disney without Josh.
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We've talked a lot about maternal mental health on this podcast. But for the first time ever, we're talking about paternal mental health. A topic that is vastly overlooked. Join us for Josh's first time taking the lead as we have an open and honest conversation about Father's and their mental health.
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A heavier episode topic for us this week, but unfortunately something we just went through. In this week's episode we tackle (IMO) the hardest part of parenting- parenting through really tragic & traumatic shit.
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Hello friends!!! We are BACK, baby!!!! We definitely owe you an explanation on why we disappeared for the last 8 months, so we're here to provide you with one. It's also time for you to meet our new co-host, Josh! Thank you for sticking with us throughout 2023. Here's hoping 2024 brings no unexpected hiatuses.
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For those of you who had sick kids this Christmas, we salute you.
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Hey friends! So sorry to disappear on you all (again). Life is just crazy and as we always say, we're just out here doing our dang best. That being said, we have a new episode for you and it's alllll about picky eating! We now both have picky eaters, and it's quite the wild ride. Kids are WEIRD when it comes to food. Like, it makes no logical sense most of the time. Join us as we talk all things picky eating!
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We're talking nakedness and modesty this week. Taking on weird questions like "is it a problem to change our kids in front of another child", or "when is the appropriate age to stop showering with our children?" To be honest, we both tend to follow our kid's lead when it comes to them wanting privacy, and for now, that works for us! As the great RuPaul says, "We're born naked, and the rest is drag".
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Have you missed us? We know we left ya'll hanging and gave no explanation or warning and then just fell off the face of the planet for the last few months but! I promise we had good (or not so good) reasons as to why. So, please, let us explain. We've missed you.
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Due to a technical error, you might be seeing this episode for the second time! It was accidentally uploaded to the wrong date, and a lot of people had missed out on seeing it was new, so we wanted to re-publish it so more of our audience could hear it. Our apologies if you've already listened. It never seems to stop. The constant running to-do list in the back of your mind; the ongoing list of what the family needs; the thankless hours researching what needs to be done, and exactly when it needs to be done. It's all the behind-the-scenes work that makes the day run as seamlessly as possible. If you feel like there's always something, trust us when we say you are not alone. The mental load of motherhood is real, it's heavy, and for the sake of normalizing it, we're here to talk about it.
Weddings are A LOT. They bring out the best in some of us, and the worst in others. People can get very weird about weddings, which makes sense. It's only like the biggest day of your life right? Listen to us chat about all the weirdness that came with not only our own weddings, but weddings we've both had the "pleasure" of being a part of.
With new moments that no parenting book could ever prepare you for, we're starting to ask ourselves the following question: "Is everything just secretly covered in pee?" After some recent events, we're starting to think it just might be. From outdoor playgrounds to indoor playspaces, we, unfortunately, have fallen witness to a handful of situations where our flight, fight or freeze kicked in. Join us as we discuss them and exactly how we dealt with these situations.
I think it's time we start to normalize only having one child. Especially, those of us who choose to have an only child. I grew up with the notion that only children are "weird" or "spoiled" but, now that I'm choosing to only have one child, I can tell you this is not always the case. Let's stop making families feel bad for only having one child. On the flip side, there are many people who do notchoose to only have one child. Whatever the reason, don't shame people for that. Also, stop telling people to "just have another kid" so their child has someone to play with. Just, stop. And, don't miss this episode!
This week's episode is the continuation & conclusion of last week's episode with Albiona Rakipi. Don't miss it!
If you could listen in on a convo with a real-life parenting coach, would you do it? If yes, then this episode is for YOU! We were lucky enough to have the wonderful Albiona Rakipi back on with us to give all us parents out there some much needed tips/advice! I'm sure you all remember Albiona from our Mom guilt episode. She's a fellow Metro Detroit Mom, and parenting coach (and really, just a lovely human being) Chatting with her is always a treat and this time she's back to drop some knowledge on us. Don't miss this one!
Gone are the times when parents leave the house with just their phone or purse in tow. When leaving the house with kids, it seems like we bring everything but the kitchen sink! And when our little ones have a say in what they want to bring with them, things can get, well, interesting...
For us, getting out of the house lately has felt like a neverending story of who forgot what and a constant learning experience of what we need next time. So, if you've ever felt like that, this one's for you.
I feel like this episode doesn't really need much further explanation. We all kind of know that some good 'ol QT is sometimes exactly what the doctor ordered. Especially for kids. But also especially for marriages. I mean, really for any relationship that you care about. But it isn't always easy to find time for quality time. With life being so busy, it can be a real challenge to connect with our kids sometimes, let alone our spouses. Let alone ourselves! So let's talk about it!
It's all fun and games when you're trying to make a baby... until it's not. The journey to parenthood isn't always the smoothest of roads and honestly, we don't feel like it's talked about enough. After months of doing the baby dance, making it through the dreaded "two-week-wait", just to be faced with a big ole "Not Pregnant" test result can lead to feeling a whole range of emotions and even being left wondering what it is that you are doing wrong. Trust us, we get it. And frankly, it sucks! So join us as we talk about this rollercoaster that we and many other women face, that is: trying to conceive.
We've talked about how kids clothing sizes are confusing af, but now we're going off about women's sizing. It makes no sense. Nothing about it. I can own several different pairs of things all in the exact same size, and they will all fit differently. And just because you're a size 6 in Old Navy jeans, does not mean you're a size 6 in Target jeans. One thing we are happy about when it comes to women's clothing, is that high waisted Mom jeans are IN, hunny. But also, why tf are all the shorts SO SHORT!??!?! All of this and more in this week's episode! Don't miss it!
It's been one of the hottest summers on record, and we've been doing everything we can to stay cool with the kiddos. That means we've been frequenting kid-filled, chaotic, water-wonderlands known as, "The Splash Pads". Maybe your area calls them "Spray-grounds" or "Spray Parks", but one thing's for sure, when you're there, you have to stay on your toes! (and watch your toes...because concrete...ouch!) Everyone is running, everyone is wet, and you never know when you'll be hit with a stray spray to the face or when a kid will randomly ride their bike through the place. Sure, there may be rules, but it always seems so lawless. And without fail, there's always something unexpected that happens when we visit. So let's dive in, but not really because the water's only ankle deep...
We needed a title that sums up all the weird things that happen to us on an almost daily basis, plus a way to update our audience on what's happening in our lives, so here you go! Kind of an episode full of randomness and A TON of real-life weird s***
We talk a lot about things being weird. Hell, it's our entire brand. But, there are a lot of aspects of parenting that aren't weird and making yourself a priority is one of them. In fact, it's so not weird-it's literally necessary.When we prioritize ourselves, we are better caregivers, partners and overall humans. However, it's way easier said than done.
We figured that the 4th of July is a perfect time to talk about how much we absolutely can't stand fireworks. They're loud af. They're stressful. Is it fireworks or is it gun shots? Why are we hearing them at 2 in the afternoon?! Why are we hearing them at 2 in the morning!?!? Overall, they're just problematic, okay?
Everyone has a couple of good ol' coworker stories. A few favorite work friends that maybe you wish you could see again, or even a few toxic ones that you will avoid until the end of time. We've been there, we've seen some things, and now we have a few stories to share. Join us as we reminisce on all the good, the bad, and all the weirdness that comes with having coworkers.
Really, Mom shaming is awful and we NEED to stop doing it. Parenting is hard enough without being shamed by strangers on the internet, or family, friends-WHOEVER. And if you are someone who Mom shames (or Dad shames) others, this platform is not for you. Don't shame other parents. Just don't do it. You're shamed if your house is dirty, you're shamed if it's clean. You're shamed if your kids eat sugar, and you're shamed if you only serve organic food. It's absolutely insane. So, when it comes to Mom shaming-can we honestly just not?
Where my default parents at? You know, the ones who never get to poop with privacy. The ones who are up 6 times during a meal before they even take a bite. The ones who have to be woken up to ask what color a t-rex is? Yeah, we're talking to YOU my friends. Being the default parent is not an easy task-but someone has to do it....right?
Feeding kids makes no sense. And the longer my child is alive, the less sense it makes. One day they eat 4 yogurt smoothies, and the next day they cry at the mere mention of them. It. Makes. No. Sense. I would argue that one of the weirdest aspects of children, is trying to feed them, and WE KNOW we are not alone on this. So let's talk about it, shall we?
My relationship with screen time is....complicated. Like, I'm not anti-screen time but I STRUGGLE to not constantly feel guilty for every single second my child spends watching a screen. Even when we're ALL sick. Why am I like this? I know screen time is a widely debating and at times controversial subject in the parenting world, and I get why it is. But, screen time is not all bad like society often tries to make us feel....right? Anyways, let's talk about screen time!
So I stumbled upon this Buzzfeed article titled "17 Babysitters Opened Up About The Most Screwed Up Parents They've Ever Worked For, And You Should Buckle Up" and I thought "yeah we definitely need to do an episode about this. If you wanna feel reaaallllllly good about who you are not only as a parent, but a person-this episode is for you (and by you I mean me)
I feel like the title kinda says it all on this one? Listen, I would happily die for my kid. But as far as other people's kids? That's gonna be a no from me, dawg. I'm both intimidated & terrified of other people's children. And other parents?!?!?! Even worse. So let's talk about it!
I feel like we talk a lot about the transition from infancy to toddlerhood, but I never remember anyone talking about the transition from toddlerhood to big kid-hood. Like that moment when you cross the threshold into the big kid aisle for clothes. That's a BIG moment. Realizing your kid is no longer a baby, and admitting to yourself they're a pretty dang big kid now. Nothing prepared us for that transition. So let's talk about it!
Really, this episode should be titled "Allergies are the woooooorst" (sung in the style of Jean Ralphio from Parks & Rec) But really, allergies can suck it. And that goes for all types of allergies. With it being springtime here in Michigan, we thought it would be a fun topic to talk about (IKR allergies, fun???) Listen to us ramble on about all things allergies and how we cope with them.
We have very weird relationships with imaginary play. On the one hand, we are blown away by our children's abilities to create this imaginary world, with all these imaginary characters and places, and scenarios. On the other hand, we kind of suck at imaginary play.. and dare I say, we kind of low key hate it? I know that for a lot of parents imaginary play is their strong suit and my god how I envy you. For us? We are just not those Moms. But our kids? They friggin' love imaginary play. How convenient for making content!
Does being spontaneous after you have a kid even possible? Yes...but at what cost? Usually, your sanity. One thing we can all (maybe) agree on is that trying to be spontaneous after you've had a kid is borderline impossible. Let's discuss!
Can someone tell me when Easter became mini Christmas? Like, Easter shit is EVERYWHERE. Did we miss the memo? As the years have gone on, Easter has gotten bigger & bigger & bigger. And, dare I say.. weirder?!?! It's time to talk about Easter, ya'll! Join us, won't you?
Ah, nap time. You can't live without it, yet in so many instances you're forced against your will by a tiny human who still shits themselves to live without it. Before I had a kid, I always thought nap time was this magical time where I could finally be free and do whatever I wanted (which, let's be real is also nap) which-it can be- but I quickly learned that that is NOT always the case. The sad, sad reality is, you can't always depend on nap time. So let's talk about it, friends!
Doctor's visits are always a lot. My question is: Is there anywhere out there who actually enjoys going to the doctor? There are several things I need to be seen for, but I just. don't. want. to. do. it. And there's the striking difference between medical care during pregnancy versus the medical care during the postpartum period. Can we say "Mothers deserve better." ? Join us as we dive into all the weirdness that accompanies doctors visits!
I mean, need we say more? Daylight savings just happened where we live and it's always a point of contention in the parenting world, so we figured we'd talk about it!
I mean, where's the lie tho? Making Mom friends is HARD. Like, nearly impossible. And trying to make/maintain friendships with those who don't have kids, is even more impossible. So, let's keep it short & sweet and just get to talkin. about it!
One thing I definitely was not prepared for as a Mom was how stressful play dates can be. They can come with A LOT. And you usually just end up playing referee among a pack of rabid toddlers the entire time. Granted, that's not every time. When a play date goes smoothly it truly is chef's kiss but, as we all know, they can also be a perfect recipe for a meltdown disaster. Tune in and hear us talk about all the weirdness that comes with play dates!
As someone who literally hosted her daughter's birthday party yesterday, I can tell you that kid's birthday parties sure come with A LOT. The food, the decorations, the pressure for perfection, who the hell to invite, and not to mention the MESS. As I lay here among the chaos and havoc that was reeked upon my household yesterday, I just keep asking myself-why did I bother to clean at all? And why did we order 4 Costco pizzas?!?! It was WAY too much. Join us this week as we talk about all the weirdness that comes with kid's parties.
Potty training. Where to even begin? No, like, seriously can anyone tell me where the f*&$ to start because I am LOST. All I know is, everyone's potty training journey looks different, and there's no one size fits all approach to it, either. All kids are different, and all kids learn to go on the potty in their own time. It's time we talked about it!
Have you ever just been going about your business, enjoying conversation with someone and BAM-they hit you out of nowhere with this question? It recently happened to one of our hosts, and we wanted to share out true and unfiltered feelings around this question, and how it can make women feel. To sum it up? Stop asking women when they're having kids. Thank you.
We are so excited to have another amazing guest and Metro Detroit Momma on to talk about expectations with us! Meet Franki Bagade:
Franki has over 20 years of experience in the world of children with extra needs— non-traditional learning environments, camping and everything in between. In the more traditional environment, Franki has worked all types of classrooms from special needs resource room to general education, pre-school through high school as a teacher consultant, resource room coordinator, and professional development trainer.
Gifted in working with kids who struggle with age-expected tasks, social difficulties, focusing struggles and managing school. Described as a dynamic and creative consultant, skilled in “problem solving” and out-of-the-box solutions, she is excited to put her unique and specialized skills to work for you!
Franki graduated from Michigan State University with a BA in Elementary Education and Wayne State University with a MA in Special Education. Currently she is in the Masters of Social Work program through University of Kentucky. She lives with her husband Jeff and three children in West Bloomfield, Michigan.
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Sometimes it feels like trying to keep things organized whilst having a child, is not only impossible but also pointless. And, as per usual we have no advice on how to make it any easier but we can certainly commiserate about how much it SUCKS. Throw a husband into the mix who refuses to put his dirty laundry actually IN the laundry basket, and it's all just downright unfair. Join us as we honestly just have a bitch fest about how much organizing is the worst.
The amount of clothing my 2 year old has, is unseemly. The amount of clothing she had before she was even born, was borderline offensive. Trying to figure out sizes, styles, whether their onesies should have buttons or zippers (for the love of God buy onesies with zippers) ! Kids clothes comes with a lot. Like, A LOT. And this is just buying it. Don't even get us started on trying to organize it all. Well, actually it's too late and we got started on it and that's how this episode was born. Join us as we talk about all the weirdness that comes with trying to dress tiny humans,
Both of your hosts turn 30 this year! And NGL it feels way weirder than either of us want to admit. So weird in fact that we did a whole episode on it! Entering a new decade of life certainly brings up a lot, especially as women & mothers. So join us as we talk about allllll the feelings we're feeling about turning 30.
Ah, the unspoken weirdness that comes with enrolling your kid into some type of class. There's the trying to decide if and when they're ready for a class, what class they should take, and not to mention the expenses that come with it. It's easy to already start to feel behind by not having your 1 year old taking soccer classes, but is there also such a thing as getting them started tooearly? This year we both went through enrolling our kiddos in classes for the first time, so as always, we have a lot to say about it. Join us as we talk about how weird kid's classes are!
Kicking off the new year right with an absolutely AMAZING guest! Meet Albiona Rakipi: Albiona Rakipi has over 20 years of experience working with children and families, first as an early childhood educator and currently as a pediatric speech and language pathologist. She’s best known for helping parents re-frame the way they interpret their child’s behavior while reflecting on their parenting journey. Her work has been published in, The Everymom, Hour Detroit, Metro Parent, The Motherload and Modern Parent. She was named a top writer on the topic of parenting in Medium. Additionally, she authors a popular weekly newsletter, Parenting Skimmed, where she provides insights and solutions to help you parent and live a better life. We were lucky enough to have her sit down with us and take a deep dive into the topic of "Mom Guilt"-specifically the unconscious beliefs we subscribe to as women and mothers that perpetuate those feelings of guilt. Join us!!
With the new year right around the corner, we thought it would be a good time to discuss just how weird resolutions are. Does anyone know how the whole "new year's resolutions" thing even got started? I know for me, most of my resolutions are abandoned by Feb. Maybe even earlier. We love the idea behind them; trying to grow, trying to be a better version of yourself, but it can also be a lot of pressure. Especially when you're trying to raise kids during a now 2 year long pandemic, and most days you are simply just trying to survive. So let it be known, if all you did this year was survive, we are so insanely proud of you. Join us as we talk about all the weirdness that comes with resolutions!
One of us puts her Christmas decorations out on November 1st and the other one of us absolutely refuses to do so. Can you guess which one is which? The topic of when it's appropriate to put out your holiday decorations and start listening to Christmas music is a widely debated topic every year, so obvs we figured we should throw our two sense in as well! Also, spoiler alert: it's definitely Ashley who puts her Christmas s*** out on November 1st because she is an actual crazy person.
Ah. The holidays. It's a time for fun, family, and usually being forced into a tradition or two that you can truly live without. Has anyone else ever tried to break out of some of the traditions you grew up with in order to try and create your own? It's not easy. And don't get us wrong, we love traditions! But we also love normalizing making your own traditions with your family unit. And we certainly love leaving behind family traditions that either involve toxic family members, or toxic traditions. Traditions, like the holidays can come with A LOT. So, let's talk about it!
I believe there are 2 types of people when it comes to Christmas shopping. Those who have it done wayyyyyy in advance. And those who are standing in line for an hour on Christmas Eve trying to get every one done at the absolute last minute. Whatever way you slice it, Christmas shopping can be A LOT. There's a lot of pressure to get everyone the "perfect" gift and you can never leave anyone out. How do you navigate a new friend or relationship in your life and whether or not you get each other something? Do you get all your friends with kids gifts too?!?!?! The pressure can sometimes feel like it's going to crush you. So, let us ease your mind and make you laugh as we dive into the subject of Christmas shopping-Kids Are Weird style. Join us, won't you?
Thanksgiving was this past week, and there is always a lot of controversy surrounding the side dishes that you do or don't have during the holiday. Because let's face it, the turkey is the least interesting part of Thanksgiving. It's ALL about the side dishes. We polled our audience to see what side dishes they love most, and we have a heated debate about whether or not mac and cheese is in fact a side dish (spoiler alert: IT ABSOLUTELY IS) So join us as we dish all about side dishes!
Listen. Moms don’t need to do a face mask. Moms don’t need to do a workout. Moms need a frickin break. This idea that taking a shower (which everyone else just gets to do every day) is somehow a magical cure-all for the constant burnout and fatigue we feel, we find absolutely asinine. Is self-care culture doing more harm than good? Join us as we talk all about “self-care” !
As caregivers, we're no strangers to burnout. It's estimated that over 90% of Moms feel burned out. On top of all we do all day every day, and now throw in trying to navigate a global pandemic, it's no wonder that this is where we are right now. All we know is, we need to do better for Moms. Stop telling Moms that they're superheros who can do it all, and start taking things off their plate and showing up to help them. Join us as we talk about burn out!
Decision fatigue is when the mind becomes fatigued after a sustained period of decision making. Making decisions is a cognitively taxing process, and decision making ability declines after long sequences of decisions. After making approximately 45782478234782 decisions before it's even noon most days, it's no wonder that we completely lose our s*** when our sweet and innocent husbands ask us "What show do you want to watch tonight?" I never knew what decision fatigue was, until I became responsible for keeping another human being alive. Join us as we break down what decision fatigue is, how it affects us and how to prevent it. JK we have no freaking clue how to prevent it but at least you can cry right along with us.
We've done kids music, and now we're doing kids shows! Take a stroll down memory lane with us as we reminisce about the shows we grew up with as kids versus the shows our kids force us to watch now. If there's one thing we can all agree on, it's that there's definitely TOO MUCH TV out there now. From Daniel Tiger conspiracy theories, to Becca punching herself in the face from getting too into singing the "Rocket Power" theme song--this episode has it all! So join us as we dive into this very large and often overwhelming world of kids TV! And tell us, what is your favorite kids show and why is it Bluey?
With Halloween less than a week away, we figured we should talk about it! The entire holiday of Halloween itself is extremely weird when you stop to think about it. We literally spend an enormous amount of time teaching our children to never take candy from strangers, only to dress them up and force them to go door to door to literally take candy from strangers??!?!?!???? Is Halloween the weirdest holiday of them all? Join us as we talk all things Halloween!
Over the summer, there was a lot of controversy about celebs and how frequently (or rather infrequently) they bathe their children. It sparked a lot of debate in the parenting community about how often you should bathe your children. So naturally, we had to throw our two sense in the ring as well! And of course, there's a story or two about one of our children popping in the bath tub, because of course there is.
We are so excited to have Kids Are Weird Podcast's very first guest on to talk anxiety with us! Meet Erica Zisman: Erica is a licensed clinical social worker with years of experience working with children, teens, young adults, and parents. She prides herself on being relatable, empathetic, and compassionate both as a therapist and as a human being. She focuses her work around sharing tangible anxiety tips for children and teens and providing parents with doses of confidence and psycho education. Besides being an advocate for mental health, Erica hosts her own podcast Therapists Who Brunch and is the Content Manager and a writer for a country music media outlet.
We sit and chat with her about all things anxiety in Motherhood and the effect it can have on us and our kids. Don't miss this one!
The huge internal struggle to find your identity once you've had a kid, is a big one. You go from being pregnant with absolutely everyone doting on you, not letting you pick up so much as a plastic trash bag, to having the baby and basically no one giving a s*** about you. Or at least it feels that way. It's so easy to lose yourself in Motherhood, and people don't make that any easier on you. Ever walk into a room and have absolutely everyone say hi to your kid and not a single person says hi to you? I have. Let's talk about identity.
The concept of sharing is something that strikes us as an unexpectedly difficult thing to navigate. Half of our play dates are trying to teach our kids to "take turns" which is actually not how the world works. Like, some things I'm cool with my daughter not sharing. I can also empathize with how difficult it must be to have another kids come into your space and want to touch and play with all your sh. But, society tells us kids must share. And, we're really just trying not to raise selfish aholes. But like part of me is like, I feel bad forcing you to give up the toy your so lovingly playing with for another kid? SO WEIRD. Listen to us vent about our trials and tribulations when it comes to teaching our kids how to share!
DISCLAIMER We experienced some v minor technical issues for a few minutes in the beginning of this episode. Ashley's mic switched off and we had no idea until we were done recording. To save the integrity of the episode, we decided to leave it in, versus trying to re-record and have it be disingenuous. Anyways! Steve Burns (the original host of Blue's Clues) made his grand re-entrance into our lives last week and we have some FEELINGS about it that NEED to be discussed. If you're a geriatric millennial like we are, this episode is for you! Or, if you're just a human who appreciates one-of-a-kind humor, it's also for you. Basically, if you're a human who loves podcasts, this episode is for you!
Neighbors. We've all got 'em in some way, shape or form. Some are certainly weirder than others. Has anyone else ever been CONVINCED that their next door neighbor was a serial killer? No? Just me? Cool cool cool cool cool. Join this very fun and rather outrageous episode as we talk about all the v weird neighbors we've had over the years!
Part 2 of our latest mini series about expectations! This week, we're diving into the expectations society places on Mothers & parents. From needing to "bounce back" after having a baby, to being that "Pinterest Mom" there's a lot to unpack here. Join us as we break down these expectations and how it's no wonder that Moms out there feel like they're failing.
When it comes to expectations, the only advice we can give is: go ahead and chuck those right out the window. Kids have a funny way of truly humbling you when it comes to how you think a situation will go. And while it's not their job to adhere to our standards, it still really f***ing sucks when things don't quite go the way you had hoped they would. Come listen in as we talk about how weird expectations are!
One thing neither of us were prepared for is the absolute rage that seems to go hand in hand with Motherhood. And it's never rage about anything that makes any sense. For example, I flew off the handle when my husband asked me about buying Hawaiian rolls once. Or just being full of rage at the rate at which he breathes, or enters a room. Take a dive into the very, very weird world of "Mom Rage" with us.
Where do we even begin when it comes to kids music? Is it a requirement of whoever writes kids songs that they must drive parents to the absolute brink of insanity? And don't even get us started on Kidz Bop trying to cover today's songs by Cardi B and Lizzo. Lucky for you, we read and listen to some of these "hits" live on the episode so you don't have to. If you need a good laugh, and even a teeny tiny history lesson on the f***ed up history of some of our most beloved nursery rhymes, then this episode is for you, my friend!
Sometimes the only explanation we can come up with for why something is happening in/to our bodies, is "Bodies are weird, man." SO much is happening inside of us on a daily basis, it's hard to make sense of it all. But hey, we're gonna try! DISCLAIMER: We are by no means medical professionals and absolutely nothing we say should be taken as medical or even regular advice.*
Take a dive into the very overwhelming world of baby gear and gadgets. We discuss what we loved, what we hated, and what was just completely useless when it comes to baby gear because let's face it kids/babies require A LOT of stuff so let's talk about it!
The sound of people chewing, people whipping through neighborhoods in their cars, and those who are seemingly incapable of putting the damn seat down. We've all got them-let's talk about some weird pet peeves!
A little Q&A style episode! A continuance of last week's episode, and wrapping up the topic of "Mom Brain"
I've been staring at my keyboard for 5 minutes trying to remember the description I JUST thought about writing. Mom brain, amirite?
What's the deal with groceries? Why is it so hard to figure out how much your family eats? Why is Costco so intimidating? Also, why is everyone's Costco ID photo the absolute worst photo of them ever taken? Hear us talk all about it on this episode!
Do you experience the constant, relentless feeling that you should be doing more/you're never enough/everything you do or don't do is messing up your kids for the rest of their lives or are you a Dad? Let's talk about Mom guilt.
In honor of Father's Day, we wanted to take some time to appreciate all the awesome Dads in our lives.
In this week's episode, we share our birth stories! Take this stroll down memory lane with us as we reminisce on how pointless it was to have birth plans and how every Mom's biggest fear is pooping themselves on the table. Ah, childbirth.
Time to wash the taste of pandemic parenting out of our mouths and get back to our regularly scheduled buffoonery! Join us as we share more weird stuff that our kids and us as kids do/have done!
Parenting a young child through a pandemic has been an extremely difficult challenge for all caregivers. We take a deep dive into what that's been like, and how we've managed to get ourselves and our families through it.
Welcome to season 2! We both just took vacations with our kids, so naturally we have a lot to say about it.
There are so many questions surrounding laundry. Why is there so much? Where does it all come from? Why can no one in this house use a damn hamper?!?!
It's time to talk about the big B word...Boundaries. We break down why boundaries are necessary, the struggle that comes with setting boundaries and ask the burning question "Why the hell do strangers try to touch babies?!?!"
How many poop stories can two Moms possibly have? Check out this episode, and you'll find out. Hint: It's A LOT.
The first ever holiday edition, episode! With Easter right around the corner, we've realized that holidays come with a lot, and we're here to talk about it.
From the moment they're conceived, kids have a way of throwing you for some serious loops. Dive in to this episode where we talk about all the things we "thought" we were prepared for prior to our children arriving.
Between the poops, the lack of sleep, and getting locked in bathrooms, you don't stop being weird when you grow up. Moms are weird, too!
Get ready to laugh your pants off as we share hilarious stories about our kids, and ourselves as kids. From climbing out of windows, to falling down stairs-Kids Are Weird, man!
Our very first episode! Don't judge us too hard! We give you a little introduction to ourselves, our husbands and our daughters! We touch on the duality of how taking care of kids can be hard but how we also love it so much!