Whose Kid is That?!?: Recent Episodes
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Welcome to Whose Kid is THAT?!? We're Julie and Val. And we are both experts in imperfect parenting. Between the two of us, we have four kids from two to nine. We’ve seen it all, hopefully. Join us each week as we drink, laugh, and share the most ridiculous situations our kids have gotten into. In case you were wondering, we are definitely not parenting experts and you should definitely take any and all advice we give with a grain of salt. If your kids do this crazy, ridiculous, obnoxious stuff too, just know - you are not alone! Come hang out with us on Facebook and Instagram @The.Basic.Moms
It's the season 5 finale and the ladies are ready to travel! In this episode, Julie is explaining how she is packing for a two week European vacation with only a carry on and personal bag.
All the things...
- We mentioned that we'd link lots of things here but it got to be too much. If something was mentioned that you'd like the link for, email julie@vermontmoms.com or DM us on Instagram @vtmom
If your kids do this crazy, ridiculous, obnoxious stuff too, just know - you are not alone! Come hang out with us on Facebook and Instagram.
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In this episode, we're talking First Holy Communion, little league, kids waking in the middle of the night, grounding, Bridgerton, and kids at concerts.
All the things...
- SNL Fast Fashion Ad
- 3.6 So Your Toddler's Ready for PoopCamp?
- A Team Mom Spills the Tea on Kids’ Sports by Claire
- Mom-Somnia: Inside The Tumultuous Mind Of A Sleepless Mom by Meredith
- A Teen’s Suicidal Thoughts: I Thought About Death at 11- guest writer
If your kids do this crazy, ridiculous, obnoxious stuff too, just know - you are not alone! Come hang out with us on Facebook and Instagram.
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In this episode, Val and Julie are joined by Sara Boudah, 32 year old sober mom and powerlifter turned bodybuilder!
Listen in as the moms chat about powerlifting, bodybuilding, community, and sobriety.
All the things...
- LiftVT
- Walking Pad
- Loose It! app
- Follow Sara on Instagram @boudahsara
If your kids do this crazy, ridiculous, obnoxious stuff too, just know - you are not alone! Come hang out with us on Facebook and Instagram.
If you’ve got a story you’d like to share with us, send us an email to julie@vermontmoms.com, we’d love to hear it!
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In this episode, we've got a sleep update plus we chat about kids' birthday parties, what kids eat at restaurants, the old sitcom switch-a-roo, talking to kids about sex, low maintenance makeup for mom, THAT Bluey episode, and more!
All the things...
- DRMTLGY Universal Tinted Moisturizer
- Thrive Causemetics Sheer Strength Hydrating Lip Tint (in Melissa)
- SUMMER FRIDAYS LIP BUTTER BALM
- TRISH MCEVOY INSTANT EYE LIFT
- Instant FIRMx Eye Temporary Eye Tightener
- Navigating Mom Friendships: Embracing Different Beliefs for Maximum Joy by Kelly Dunklow
- Dead Mom Rituals Are My Grieving Process by Summer Pennell
- DIY Mom’s Bad Day Box: Everything You Need to Turn Your Day Aroundby Claire Hanover
If your kids do this crazy, ridiculous, obnoxious stuff too, just know - you are not alone! Come hang out with us on Facebook and Instagram.
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In this episode, we're talking about what exactly the Easter Bunny is responsible for, getting the perfect shot (even if your kid hates his sweater), and Kate Middleton's cancer diagnosis.
Grab a cup of coffee (or a glass of wine) and join us!
All the things...
- Digital Education: A Parent’s Guide to Teaching Kids about the Internet and How to Use AI (Part 1 of 3)
- Today’s Youth Vaping Epidemic: A High School Student Speaks Out
- Dry January: Reflections on My Sober(ish) Month
If your kids do this crazy, ridiculous, obnoxious stuff too, just know - you are not alone! Come hang out with us on Facebook and Instagram.
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Meet our Middle School correspondent (and Val's niece) Emma! She coming to us live from the trenches of middle school to help us navigate busy schedules, bullying, new trends, and so much more!
You're going to love Emma just as much as we do!
If your kids do this crazy, ridiculous, obnoxious stuff too, just know - you are not alone! Come hang out with us on Facebook and Instagram.
If you’ve got a story you’d like to share with us, send us an email to julie@vermontmoms.com, we’d love to hear it!
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In this episode, we're talking about Eminem lyrics, big girl beds, nose picking, and getting lost skiing. We also try out a TikTok parenting trend that's finally made it's way to Instagram and we chat about Ruby Franke's sentencing.
Grab a cup of coffee (or a glass of wine) and join us!
All the things...
- Kalahari Resorts
- 1.20 Pick me a winner, buddy!
- The Rise and Fall of Ruby Franke
- 6 Simple Ways Parents Can Address and Prevent Back Pain
-
Blessed and Other Bullshit on Social Media
- Hey New Mom: Go Ahead and Make Your Excuses
- IUD Risks and Complications: My Doctors Never Prepared Me
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In this episode, we are talking with pediatrician, Dr. Leah Costello about flavored tobacco use and its consequences on young people here in Vermont.
For those of you who aren’t familiar with her, Dr. Costello is a Burlington-based pediatrician and assistant professor. She sees patients at Timber Lane Pediatrics. Dr. Costello is a mom of three and enjoys alpine skiing, mountain biking, cooking, and travel.
You can find Dr. Costello at Timber Lane Pediatrics and on Instagram.
All the Things!
- https://www.mylifemyquit.com/
- https://truthinitiative.org/
- https://med.stanford.edu/tobaccopreventiontoolkit.html
- https://teen.smokefree.gov/
- https://flavorshookkids.org/
If your kids do this crazy, ridiculous, obnoxious stuff too, just know - you are not alone! Come hang out with us on Facebook and Instagram.
If you’ve got a story you’d like to share with us, send us an email to julie@vermontmoms.com, we’d love to hear it!
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We're back for season five after a longer break than we'd predicted (again). Tune in to find out why we took such a long break. We catch up and try out some new segment ideas. We missed you!
All the things...
- 4.12 Why Can’t These Kids Read?
- @mattyacton
- Groundhog Day meme
- I’m Exercising but not Losing Weight. What’s Going On?
- The Power of Boudoir Photography with Hillary Dubie, Vermont’s #1 Photographer
- It’s Time to Protect Kids from Flavored Tobacco
- Cook Once Eat All Week Is the Best Cookbook for Busy Families According to this Chef
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If you’ve got a story you’d like to share with us, send us an email to julie@vermontmoms.com, we’d love to hear it!
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Buckle up for a wild ride! In the season 4 finale, Julie and Val are joined by their bestie, Heather. They chat about how Heather is doing as a new mom. Then Val and Heather compete in Middle School Slang Trivia. After that, Julie shares her experience seeing a medium. And then they wrap up the episode by looking back at season 4.
Rebecca Freedner - energy alchemist, intuitive, and medium.
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In this episode, Val fills us in on a few updates about her kiddos. Julie shares a funny story about her son saying he has no emotions.
Then, the moms talk about 5th grade girls vaping in the school bathroom.
If your kids do this crazy, ridiculous, obnoxious stuff too, just know - you are not alone! Come hang out with us on Facebook and Instagram.
If you’ve got a story you’d like to share with us, send us an email to julie@vermontmoms.com, we’d love to hear it!
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In this episode we chat about kids having accidents at school, wild Christmas gift requests, and wanting to walk everywhere.
Then we talk about reading homework and the current reading crisis in America.
All the things...
- 3.12 Everything you ever needed to know about pelvic floor PT with Dr. Davida Murray
- Sold a Story
- Too Many Vermont Kids Struggle to Read. What Went Wrong — and Can Educators Reverse a Yearslong Slide in Literacy?
If your kids do this crazy, ridiculous, obnoxious stuff too, just know - you are not alone! Come hang out with us on Facebook and Instagram.
If you’ve got a story you’d like to share with us, send us an email to julie@vermontmoms.com, we’d love to hear it!
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In this episode we chat about the new Britney Spears memoir, the Taylor Swift Eras Tour Movie, and then we move on to letting kids go alone to events. What age is that okay and what concerns are there?
All the things...
- The Woman in Me by Britney Spears
- 3.10 When do play dates just become playing?
If your kids do this crazy, ridiculous, obnoxious stuff too, just know - you are not alone! Come hang out with us on Facebook and Instagram.
If you’ve got a story you’d like to share with us, send us an email to julie@vermontmoms.com, we’d love to hear it!
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In this episode, we're chatting laundry, again. Then we move on to Halloween costumes and scary movies!
All the things...
- 1.19 Whose Husband is That?!?
- Spirit Halloween
- 2.10 Was it a malicious fart?
- Rutland Halloween Parade
- The Shining - Book and Movie
- Full Body Chills
If your kids do this crazy, ridiculous, obnoxious stuff too, just know - you are not alone! Come hang out with us on Facebook and Instagram.
If you’ve got a story you’d like to share with us, send us an email to julie@vermontmoms.com, we’d love to hear it!
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This episode is a chaotic ride. The moms start by discussing school communications and homework in the younger elementary grades. They discuss making mom friends as adults.
Then, they discuss stuffed toys and if they're age appropriate for 2nd-5th graders.
They wrap things up with a recap of Riverdale, season 3.
All the things...
- 3.2 Taking Risks
- Toodles Stuffy
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In this episode, we're joined by Alyssa Blask Campbell, co-author of the brand new book, Tiny Humans, Big Emotions!
Alyssa is a teacher, parent, and an emotional development expert with a masters degree in early childhood education. She co-created the Collaborative Emotion Processing method, and researched it across the country. She lives in Burlington, VT with her husband and kids.
Don't forget to join us for our book club meeting where we'll discuss Tiny Humans, Big Emotions LIVE with Alyssa on November 14 at 7:30 PM ET.
All the Things!
- Grab the book, Tiny Humans, Big Emotions by Alyssa Blask Campbell, M.Ed. and Lauren Stauble, M.S.
- Seed & Sew
- Listen to Voices of Your Village podcast.
- Join Alyssa in person at the Echo Center in VT.
- Follow Alyssa on Instagram @seed.and.sew!
- But the Book Was Better Book Club by Vermont Moms
If your kids do this crazy, ridiculous, obnoxious stuff too, just know - you are not alone! Come hang out with us on Facebook and Instagram.
If you’ve got a story you’d like to share with us, send us an email to julie@vermontmoms.com, we’d love to hear it!
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In this episode, Julie reveals that her children have turned her into a liar and everything she said in the previous episode is now, not true. Additionally, Val shares about her son asking where babies come from and they wrap things up by talking about what they pack in school lunches.
If your kids do this crazy, ridiculous, obnoxious stuff too, just know - you are not alone! Come hang out with us on Facebook and Instagram.
If you’ve got a story you’d like to share with us, send us an email to julie@vermontmoms.com, we’d love to hear it!
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In this episode, Julie shares about the magic soup what cured her when she was beginning to get a soar throat and a heartwarming story about her older son. Then the moms recap more of Riverdale and Val shares a story about one of the most devastating things her son has ever said to her.
Magic Soup Recipe
- 1 carton of unsalted bone broth
- 2 cloves of garlic
- half an onion
- 4 carrots, peeled and chopped
- 1 finger of garlic
- 1 tablespoon of turmeric
- 2 bay leaves
- pinch of salt
- hot pepper flake
- juice of 1 orange
Boil everything until soft. Remove the ginger and bay leaves. Puree and serve over rive or pastina.
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In this episode, Val and Julie are joined by Allie Mirosevic, the founder of Bliss'd Co, a self-care brand that aims to empower fellow moms in living more joyful, connected, and fulfilling lives through the transformative power of journaling and self-care.
Allie’s journey began in 2019 during her first postpartum experience when she faced postpartum depression. Acting on her therapist's advice, she turned to journaling as an additional tool for support, alongside medication (which she’s very open about). To her surprise, she discovered a love for journaling, and it became an integral part of her healing process. However, she couldn't find an easy-to-use, inspirational 5-minute guided journal that could be used at any time of day (which is so important for a mom!) so she decided to create one! Recently, Allie launched the second journal in the Bliss’d family, inspired by the Mirosevic’s family tradition of sharing gratitude around the dinner table during stressful times of the pandemic when Allie and her husband faced layoffs, and the practice became a source of solace and connection.
Tune in as these moms chat about traveling, career transitions, self care for moms, and journaling!
All the things...
- Bliss'd Co Use discount code: VTMom
- Vermont Moms' But the Book Was Better Book Club
- Happiness for Beginners by Katherine Center
- 3.16 Revenge Bedtime Procrastination with Aliza Shapiro, LCSW
Follow Allie on Instagram!
If your kids do this crazy, ridiculous, obnoxious stuff too, just know - you are not alone! Come hang out with us on Facebook and Instagram.
If you’ve got a story you’d like to share with us, send us an email to julie@vermontmoms.com, we’d love to hear it!
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In this episode, Val and Julie announce that they will be rewatching and chatting about Riverdale. They also recap The Summer I Turned Pretty and discuss the differences between older sons and younger sons.
Then, Julie whines about how her younger son could not seem to stay out of trouble all summer.
If you’ve got a story you’d like to share with us, send us an email to julie@vermontmoms.com, we’d love to hear it!
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In this episode, Julie shares about her kids' first day back to school and Val talks about her kids' differing reactions to the new school year.
If you’ve got a story you’d like to share with us, send us an email to julie@vermontmoms.com, we’d love to hear it!
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In this episode, Julie talks about missing a connecting flight in NYC and how this incident has made her kids reluctant to fly again.
Julie and Val also talk about the catastrophic flooding in VT this summer.
- Please read How to help with flood recovery in Vermont.
- If you need assistance, read Emergency Flooding Resources.
- You can also donate to the VT Flood Response and Recovery Fund.
If you’ve got a story you’d like to share with us, send us an email to julie@vermontmoms.com, we’d love to hear it!
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In this episode, Val recaps her family trip to the Caymen Islands and her 12-year annioversary trip with her husband to Disney.
Julie and Val also chat about summer camps and back to school!
If your kids do this crazy, ridiculous, obnoxious stuff too, just know - you are not alone! Come hang out with us on Facebook and Instagram.
If you’ve got a story you’d like to share with us, send us an email to julie@vermontmoms.com, we’d love to hear it!
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In the season 3 finale, Julie and Val are joined by Julie's mom for a fact check of everything Julie's said on the podcast.
We'll be back in August!
All the things...
- Sleep bras
- I’d Rather Hang Out With My Husband and Kids. Sorry, Not Sorry
- December 14, 2012: The Best Day of My Life?
If your kids do this crazy, ridiculous, obnoxious stuff too, just know - you are not alone! Come hang out with us on Facebook and Instagram.
If you’ve got a story you’d like to share with us, send us an email to julie@vermontmoms.com, we’d love to hear it!
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In this episode, Julie and Val are joined by Mell and Joe Hashey to talk about choosing core family values.
Joe Hashey has a Masters in Education from Colgate University and was a successful high school Social Studies teacher and local youth coach. His father's death from preventable health issues while he was in college led him to start a personal training company to help busy adults live healthier lives. Joe became a business consultant after realizing that he was neglecting his family while running his company. He now uses his business expertise to guide his family.
Mell Hashey has a Masters in Social Work from NYU and worked as a family counselor for 5 years before becoming a stay-at-home mom after her second son was born. She actively participates in her children's school, volunteering in their classrooms and serving on the middle school Student Accountability Committee. Mell is dedicated to being a present and intentional mother throughout her sons' childhood.
Joe and Mell founded founded Strong Family Co.
All the things...
- My Brother’s Lasting Legacy: His Love for Vermont
- Strong Family Project
If your kids do this crazy, ridiculous, obnoxious stuff too, just know - you are not alone! Come hang out with us on Facebook and Instagram.
If you’ve got a story you’d like to share with us, send us an email to julie@vermontmoms.com, we’d love to hear it!
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In the latest episode of Whose Kid Is That?!? Julie and Val are joined by Chelsea from the Tell Me More... podcast. They start by complaining about end of the school year activities, then they chat about teacher gifts, and they wrap things up by talking about Robert DeNiro, Al Pacino, and Nick Cannon having babies.
All the things...
- Sharpie permanent markers
- Al Pacino breaks silence on becoming a father at 83
- Robert De Niro Shares First Photo and Reveals the Name of His Newborn Baby Girl: 'Over the Moon'
- Nick Cannon's 12 Kids: Everything to Know
If your kids do this crazy, ridiculous, obnoxious stuff too, just know - you are not alone! Come hang out with us on Facebook and Instagram.
If you’ve got a story you’d like to share with us, send us an email to julie@vermontmoms.com, we’d love to hear it!
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In this episode, Val and Julie are joined by Lauren Hays & Megan Dalton, co-founders of The Matrescence.
Matrescence was born out of a desire to provide more maternal support after personally facing bouts of debilitating anxiety, feelings of loneliness, and in an attempt to seek validation and connection. They are two moms (Lauren is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and boy mom times three and Megan a marketing guru and mom of 3 under 6) on a mission to change the landscape of maternal mental health and to identify its role and importance to overall wellness. The Matrescence is a digital maternal mental health community and app providing a space to learn, heal, and grow!
Follow The Matrescence on Instagram @thematrescence.
All the things...
- Silently Suffering a Miscarriage: When the Mom Life Doesn’t Stop for Grief
- Alone: How I Conquered My Need to Avoid Feeling Grief
- 3.12 Everything you ever needed to know about pelvic floor PT with Dr. Davida Murray
- Preparing For Your 6-Week Check Up
- Membership Community: A safe space to host open and honest conversation alongside women going through similar experiences
- Resource Library: Expert-curated library of science-backed resources to guide you to and through motherhood.
If your kids do this crazy, ridiculous, obnoxious stuff too, just know - you are not alone! Come hang out with us on Facebook and Instagram.
If you’ve got a story you’d like to share with us, send us an email to julie@vermontmoms.com, we’d love to hear it!
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In the latest episode of Whose Kid Is That?!? Julie and Val are talking about ChatGPT. They look at some of the ways the new AI tool can help moms... and Val voices her concerns that AI is going to take over.
All the things...
- ChatGPT
- DASH Diet
- Sinisterhood
If your kids do this crazy, ridiculous, obnoxious stuff too, just know - you are not alone! Come hang out with us on Facebook and Instagram.
If you’ve got a story you’d like to share with us, send us an email to julie@vermontmoms.com, we’d love to hear it!
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In this episode, Val and Julie are joined by Aliza Shapiro, LCSW.
Aliza is a licensed psychotherapist in NY, NJ, and FL, and founder of Therapy in the City. In her clinical work, Aliza helps adolescents, young adults, and adults overcome a wide array of mental health challenges including depression, anxiety, OCD and related disorders.
Aliza is a passionate advocate for mental health awareness, and utilizes social media to normalize conversations around mental health, break stigmas around therapy, and build a sense of community for those who strive to learn and grow. Aliza can be found on Instagram at: @therapist_in_nyc, and reached at alizashapirolcsw@gmail.com or on her website at www.therapyinthecity.org.
Tune in as we learn what revenge bedtime procrastination is, why we do it, and how we can break the habit!
All the things...
- ‘Revenge Bedtime Procrastination’ Is Real, According to Psychologists
- Into Every Generation a Slayer Is Born: How Buffy Staked Our Hearts by Evan Ross Katz
- Anon Pls.: A Novel by Deuxmoi
- Jury Duty
- How to Not Always Be Working: A Toolkit for Creativity and Radical Self-Care by Marlee Grace
If your kids do this crazy, ridiculous, obnoxious stuff too, just know - you are not alone! Come hang out with us on Facebook and Instagram.
If you’ve got a story you’d like to share with us, send us an email to julie@vermontmoms.com, we’d love to hear it!
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In this episode, Julie tells how her son made $10 in one day at school and the ladies debate the going rate for the tooth fairy.
All The Things...
- 3.3 Money, Money, Money with Cat Moller
- Tooth Fairy Kit
If your kids do this crazy, ridiculous, obnoxious stuff too, just know - you are not alone! Come hang out with us on Facebook and Instagram.
If you’ve got a story you’d like to share with us, send us an email to julie@vermontmoms.com, we’d love to hear it!
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In this episode, Val and Julie are joined by Caroline Bright to discuss a current "Momtroversy".
Caroline is mother to Betsy (3) and Toby (1), a flight attendant, and she considers herself "aggressively from Vermont."
Tune in as we look at flying with kids, what flight attendants really think when they see young children boarding a plane, and what parents can do to make air travel easier with kids.
All the things...
- What's up with Jessie James Decker and the pic of her ripped kids?
- Anthony Bass' Tweet and picture of the spilled popcorn
- Follow Caroline on Instagram: @carolinebright
If your kids do this crazy, ridiculous, obnoxious stuff too, just know - you are not alone! Come hang out with us on Facebook and Instagram.
If you’ve got a story you’d like to share with us, send us an email to julie@vermontmoms.com, we’d love to hear it!
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In this episode, Julie recounts getting locked out of her house and Val shares her anxiety about letting her 6-year-old use public restrooms on his own.
If your kids do this crazy, ridiculous, obnoxious stuff too, just know - you are not alone! Come hang out with us on Facebook and Instagram.
If you’ve got a story you’d like to share with us, send us an email to julie@vermontmoms.com, we’d love to hear it!
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In this episode, Val and Julie are joined by Dr. Davida Murray, PT, DPT, PCES.
Dr. Davida is a mom of 3 little ones, owner of New Moon Physical Therapy, creator of Vermont Moms Outdoors, and Co-director of Middlebury Chabad with her husband located in Vermont. As a pelvic floor physical therapist and postpartum corrective exercise specialist, she specializes in helping pregnant and postpartum women (and beyond) do all the activities they love without pain, leaking, or pelvic floor dysfunction symptoms. Dr. Davida enjoys being out in the hot sunshine and is passionate about her family, G-d, barefoot shoes, and the pelvic floor.
Tune in as we learn what the pelvic floor actually is, how PT can help a woman prepare for and recover from child birth, and so much more!
All the things...
- New Moon Physical Therapy on Facebook and Instagram
- Vermont Moms Outdoors (Facebook group)
- I’m a Hasidic Jewish Woman Living in Vermont and this Is My Life
- 2.11 10 Things I Wish I Knew 10 Years Ago (at My Baby Shower)
- Evidence Based Birth
- Flatlander Farm
If your kids do this crazy, ridiculous, obnoxious stuff too, just know - you are not alone! Come hang out with us on Facebook and Instagram.
If you’ve got a story you’d like to share with us, send us an email to julie@vermontmoms.com, we’d love to hear it!
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In this episode, Julie and Val do a quick wrap up of Easter and complain about excessive Easter gifting. Val recaps a short family trip to Lancaster, PA. Julie gives an update on her youngest not sleeping in his own bed. Then they talk about the challenges of keeping their feral second born children alive.
Here for it...
- Lancaster, PA
- Valley Acres Farm - for flower CSA local to Rutland, VT
-
- It Just Gets Worse
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In this episode, Julie and Val discuss when playdates become the kids just hanging out with friends, when parents should be coordinating the activities, and when parents can stop staying at the playdates.
Here for it...
- AirTags
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In this episode, Julie and Val discuss laundry (as usual). Then they get into questions about if their kids are immature, loners, or when it could be something more. They wrap up with Val's review of her recent visit to LEGO Land, New York.
Here for it...
- Skims
- Stockton University sweatshirt
- LEGO Land NY
- Tell Me More
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This episode is brought to you by Girls Scouts of the Green and White Mountains.
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In this episode, Julie and Val are talking about their kids' latest fashion choices (cutting sleeves off flannels - oh hello '90s) and they answer an email from a listener!
Here for it...
- Ski the East - Ear Warmer Headband
- Ilado Mother-Baby Bonding Box
- On the Night You Were Born by Nancy Tillman
- The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle
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Youth sports are, a lot. In this episode, Val and Julie talk about their lives being taken over by their kids' activities.
Here for it...
- 3.6 So your toddler is ready for PoopCamp
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- Finding Your Passion (When You're 9)
- Erin Condren Life Planners
- @rachyrooandhercrew
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In this episode, Val walks us through exactly how she potty trained her daughter in 3 days!
Here for it...
- Sad Sandwich
- Potty training chart - From PJs and Paint
- Portable Folding Large Non Slip Silicone Potty Training Seat
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In this episode, Val and Julie are joined by Kailee Noland, aka The Movement Mama, to talk about PT, early childhood development, milestones, and toddler shoes.
As a Pediatric Physical Therapist and a mom, Kailee knows it can be both exciting and stressful for families to initially navigate the walking developmental milestone so, she created Shoes for New Walkers: A Pediatric Physical Therapist's Guide to help parents feel confident in making the best shoe choices for their toddlers.
For more step-by-step developmental science guidance, you can check out The Movement Mama Blog and @TheMovementMama on Instagram.
All the things...
- Intro to Crawling course
- Crawl on Track course
- The Barefoot Shoe Guide
- Doc Jen Fit
- 7 Things to Look for in a Toddler Shoe
- Shoes for Chunky Toddler Feet
- How to Measure a Toddler's Shoe Size
- See Kai Run
- Merrell
- Thriving in the First Year summit
- OT Holly
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Bluey is making Val feel bad about how often she plays with her kids. Julie offers her another way to look at it...
Here for it...
- Bluey
- Marble Run
- Blocks
- Jenga
- The Storyteller: Tales of Life and Music by Dave Grohl
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Julie and Val are joined by Cat Moller, owner of SidePony Boutique in Hinesburg, VT.
Catherine is an avid learner, musical fanatic, and crafter extraordinaire. Catherine has two kids (Liam, 11, and Danica, 8) and has been married to “Cowboy Bill” since August 2009. She has a Master’s degree in Managing Innovation and IT and used to work for a Fortune 500 in Corporate America. After nearly a decade with that company, she left and opened her own clothing boutique, SidePony Boutique. Catherine describes herself as driven, honest, and compassionate. She feels a unique kinship with goats.
In this episode, we talk about the Super Bowl halftime show, teaching kids the value of money, and tracking your kids.
Here for it...
- Rihanna Half Time Show
- AirTags
- SidePony Boutique
- SidePony Facebook Group
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When Julie's son told her he wanted to take a risk... she let him. Find out what he did and what the outcome was.
Here for it...
- Vengeance
- Liam's pajamas
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Julie and Val are back after a longer than anticipated holiday break! We're talking about all the sicknesses going around school, messy hair, and lice... yuck!
Here for it...
- 2.9 Parenting an Introvert as an Extrovert with Jemima Talbot
- Curly Girl Method
- wood bins
- Spare by Prince Harry
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In this final episode of season 2, Julie and Val chat about taking a break over the holidays.
They share...
- Their holiday traditions
- What their kids are asking for as Christmas gifts
- They play a Who Said That game
- They share their favorite episodes from season 2
We'll be back on January 12, 2023 with new episodes!
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In this episode, we're join by Alice, one half of the team over at The Prosecutors podcast!
Alice is a native Texan, a graduate of Yale Law school, and a mean fiddler player. In another life she was a dancer, but now the courtroom is her stage. When she’s not prosecuting, she’s hanging with her husband and wrangling her two adorable children.
We chat about...
- Moms as superheroes trope
- Making time for what makes you happy
- The Ok to Wake Clock
- Why moms love True Crime
- What unsolved crime we want answers to
For more from Alice, check out The Prosecutors and Legal Briefs. You can follow them on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
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In this episode, Julie has an absolute meltdown over preparing her kids outfits for Red Ribbon Week.
Other topics:
- The Phillies
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In this episode, Val is talking about how she disciplines her two kids differently.
Other topics:
- Packing anxiety
- Halloween fun
- Dress alterations - what should it cost?
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What we're talking about:
- Kanye
- Blink 182
What we're buying:
- A new dishwasher
- Ceiling fan
- Ugg slippers
- HoneyLove shapewear
What we're watching:
- Do Revenge
- House of Dragons
- Peaky Blinders
- Hocus Pocus 2
What we're listening to:
- Confused Breakfast
- What a Creep
- Big Mad True Crime
What we're reading:
- Blonde by Joyce Carol Oates
- The New Royals by Katie Nicholl
What we're making:
- White chicken chili
- Mashed potatoes
- Chicken stir fry with Thai peanut sauce
- Empanadas
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Facebook memories told Julie her baby shower was 10 years ago this past weekend. It got her reflecting and this week she's sharing 10 things she'd go back and tell her younger self at her baby shower.
Other topics we discuss...
- Val's family being sick
- The stupid stuff we used to post on each other's Facebook walls
- How to pronounce Fanta
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What would you do if your child bent over in front of you... in public... and farted in your face because they hadn't gotten their way. Tune in to find out how Val handled this exact situation!
Other topics we discuss...
- Halloween costumes
- Hot dogs
- Tell Me More - Fleetwood Mac series
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Jemima Talbot, owner of Vermont Mom, joins us to talk about her experience parenting an introvert as an extrovert.
Other topics we discuss...
- School germs
- Surviving busy weeks
- Work appropriate clothing
- Where to shop for clothes as a woman in rural Vermont
- Wantable vs. StichFix
- Rental clothing companies like Rent the Runway and Nuuly
- Making other mom friends as an introvert vs. an extrovert
- I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy
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What we're talking about:
- The Emmys
- Hocus Pocus II
- Group Halloween costumes
- The Queen
- Why do Fergie and Andrew live together?
- Don't Worry Darling
- Ray-J on IG live
What we're buying:
- New dresses
- immersion blender update
What we're making:
- White chicken chili
- Grilled chicken - whole
What we're watching:
- Dopesick
- Stranger Things
- Only Murders in the Building
- The Girl From Plainville
- Tell Me Lies
What we're listening to:
- Sinisterhood
- Social Studies with Jenna Kingsley
- The Prosecutors
- Your Wrong About
What we're reading:
- Buffy book update
- An American Princess: the Many Lives of Allene Tew by Annejet van der Zijl
- I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jeanette McCurdy
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Julie let her kids eat a plate of fries and watch YouTube on her phone while out to dinner... is that okay?
Other topics we discuss...
- Back-to-school morning routines
- School start times and how to get to work on time when school starts after 9 AM
- The going rate for a babysitter
- Musee de la Civilisation, Quebec City - O Merde! (Oh, Shit!) exhibit
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Val's back from Disney and she's sharing a crazy story about lost luggage!
Other topics we discuss...
- Julie's upcoming trip to Quebec City
- Julie's kid's first day of school
- Target underwear
- Val's birthday
- An update on Val's reading progress
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In this episode, we’re joined by Sophie Kihm, Editor-in-Chief at Nameberry - the world’s largest website devoted to names. Sophie has been writing for Nameberry since 2015. She is Nameberry’s resident Name Guru to the Stars, where she suggests names for celebrity babies.
Nameberry recently launched a new tool, Zodiac Names, designed to help expectant parents find the right baby names based on their astrological signs. Today, Sophie’s here to talk to us about how Zodiac Names works, how it’s different from other astrology/name tools, and applications for naming a baby with a partner.
For more from Sophie and Nameberry, check them out on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, and TikTok.
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What we're buying:
Lash lift and tint
Hand-held immersion blender
Back-to-school clothes and supplies
What we're making:
Tomato Sauce
Poke bowels
What we're watching:
The Dropout
Trainwreck: Woodstock 99
Keeper of the Ashes: The Oklahoma Girl Scout Murders
Never Have I ever
What we're listening to:
Crazy In Love Podcast
Chris Bell
Daisy Jones and the Six
JaRule
Matt Nathanson
Andrew McMahon
What we're reading:
Normal People by Sally Rooney
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Julie is sending her kids back to school after two years of homeschooling! In this episode, Val helps her get her sh*t together for back-to-school.
Additional topics of convo...
Disney vacation planning
Flying with kids
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In this episode, Val shares a scary story from daycare drop off.
Tune in for...
Love Island
90 Day Fiancé
Paramount +
All That
Never Have I Ever on Netflix
Links:
Val's favorite water bottle
Dry Fly Moscow Mule
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In this episode, Val and Julie catch up on everything that's happened during the break.
Tune in for...
Lover Boy and Kyle from Summer House on Bravo
Details of their girls trip to Atlantic City
Shein orders
Summer camps for the kids
Why men get hotter as they get older
Upcoming trip to Quebec
An update about the podcast format
Links:
Dry Fly Moscow Mule
First Drink/Last Drink
Shady Shit Episode - My Child Talks to Ghosts
Tell Me More Episode - Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham: the real life couple that inspired Daisy Jones and the Six (Part 1)
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In the finale episode of season 1, Julie and Val run down what they're watching, what they're listening to, what they're reading (well, Julie), and what they're making (recipes).
All The Things:
(Check out these shows and movies at IMDB)
Pretty Little Liars
DollFace
Eternals
Doctor Strange
Thor
Umbrella Academy
Love Island UK
The Bachelorette
Kardashians
Peaky Blinders
The Offer
Paramount+
But the Book Was Better
The Godfather - book
Under the Banner of Heaven - book, podcast episode
WeWork
Stranger Things
Deep Water - book
Normal People - book
Pose
(Check out these podcasts on Apple)
Sinsterhood
Piketon Massacre
Murdaugh Murders
Not Another True Crime Podcast
Betches
Not Skinny But Not Fat
The Prosecutors
The Staircase
Your Wrong About
The Betchlor
Smartless
Celebrity Book Club
Shady Shit
Trashy Divorces
Maintenance Phase
The Netchicks
Sounds Like a Cult
Scam Goddess
Into Every Generation A Slayer is Born: How Buffy Staked Our Hearts by Evan Ross Katz
Pieces of Her - Book, podcast episode
Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens
Daisy Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Overcoming Dyslexia by Sally Shaywitz
Reversed by Lois Letchford
Boy Without Instructions by Penny Williams
Buzz by Katherine Ellison
Down the Rabbit Hole: Curious Adventures and Cautionary Tales of a Former Playboy Bunny by Holly Madison
Egg Roll in a Bowl
Chicken Sandwich recipe
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In this episode, Val shares that her 14-year-old dog passed away and she talks through how she explained pet loss to her 6-year-old and 2-year-old.
Random Other Topics:
Dry skin
My Big Fat Greek Wedding
Getting your hair done
Looking older
Fanny packs
Atlantic City
Shein
Pet fish
Jay Leno
SNL
TikTok
Bedtimes
All The Things:
Aquaphor
Val’s fancy fanny pack
Liam’s majestic green grass TikTok
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In this episode, Julie weighs the options between homeschooling next year or sending her kids to public school.
Random Other Topics:
Laundry (again)
Kids golf
Love Languages
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Mother’s Day gifts
Potty training
What time school starts
General Hospital
All The Things:
The 5 Love Languages: Do They Really Apply?
The 5 Love Languages: An Honest Mom/Wife Reviews
Into Every Generation A Slayer is Born: How Buffy Staked Our Hearts by Evan Ross Katz
HAMMS Farm
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In this episode, Val talks about Kindergarten graduation and all the BIG emotions that come along with it.
Random Other Topics:
Sliving
Additional ways to make PB&J sandwiches
Nick Cannon
Aviation Gin Father’s Day ad
Ryan Phillipe
Skeet Ulrich
Luke Perry
Riverdale
Sweet Magnolias
Brandon Quinn
Big Sky (the show)
Cat videos
Working with kids around
Watching TV on your phone
All The Things:
Together in Literacy - End the School Year Strong
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On this very special episode, Val and Julie roast their husbands' odd habits.
All the things...
Ooni Pizza Oven
Titanic with a Cat
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In this episode, we're joined by our #1 fan, Mike D. (aka Val's dad!)
He shares his scariest and funniest moments as a father as well as what it's like to be a grandparent.
All the things...
-
It Just Gets Worse
-
When Mommy Has a Meltdown
Child and baby first aid
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Episode segments
Check out this new podcast coming the The Basic Moms Media Channel!
Hey, I’m Claire - self proclaimed book nerd. And I’m Julie - a streaming addict. This is, But the Book Was Better. The truth is, we both love to read and binge watch all the things.
In this podcast, we’ll be reading books, then watching their screen adaptations. We’ll cover some classics (like the Godfather) and some of the newer stuff everyone is talking about (like Where the Crawdads Sing.) Sometimes we’ll be talking about shows, sometimes movies - it all depends. Yea, let’s get wild!
We’ll break down each book… why we chose it, what was changed in the screen adaptation, if the changes make sense and if they added or detract from the overall plot of the story. You get the idea!
And ultimately, we’ll debate which was better. It’ll be the book, it’s always the book. Well, they’ll have to tune in to find out!
If there’s a book you want us to cover here on But the Book Was Better, send us an email at TheBasicMomsMedia@gmail.com. Our first episode will be released on June 15th!
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In this episode, Julie recaps her son's Frist Communion weekend and tells a funny story about his First Reconciliation.
She also shares an update on Liam cutting his own hair. Again.
All the things...
Weston, VT
Vermont Country Store
Sweet Haircut, Bro
All About Reading
Hello Bello 30% off sitewide use code: BASICMOM30
Hello Bello Product Review
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What do you do about a sassy child? That's what we discuss this week.
Plus a recap of Val's vacation and Mother's Day
And, and idea about red carpet bingo cards!
All the things...
Ocean City, New Jersey
Zingo
Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 2
Online summer reading camps - with Your Reading Tutor, Ashley DiMercurio
@notskinnybutnotfat
Liam trying to roll his eyes
Hello Bello 30% off sitewide use code: BASICMOM30
Hello Bello Product Review
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Julie has a confession... her 8-year-old still sleeps in her bed! Send help.
All the things...
@houseinhabit
Arnica
Aquaphor
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In this episode, Val asks a very important question... when does the potty talk stop? Unfortunately, the answer is never. And, it only gets more elaborate.
All the things...
The Morning Show
Pretty Little Liars
Apple TV
Sinisterhood
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On this episode we talk about the things that can go wrong as we give our kids more freedom. Spoiler alert. It only gets more scary.
All the things...
WeCrashed
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Are kids seriously bullying in kindergarten now? And how are we supposed to deal with it? This stuff is hard, guys.
All the things...
Burning for Bridgerton on Apple and Spotify
Bounce U
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How do you help your child find a place to fit in? What if they're not into sports? That's what we're talking about this week. It gets a little sad, but also funny!
All the things...
Spring in March/The Joke's on Me reel
Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser - Korres
Annemarie Skin Care
Dry Brush
Chest Protector
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What would you do if your child drew all over your bed with black, waterproof eyeliner? Find out on this episode exactly what Val did (how she finally got it out) and how she reacted.
All the things...
Sydney Sweeney - Vanity Fair Oscar's party dress
The Thing About Pam
Anna Delvey - Tell Me More podcast episode
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What do you do when your child gives him or herself a haircut? That's what we're talking about in this episode!
All the things...
Encanto
Soul
Onward
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If you ever wanted to listen to a ten minutes discussion about laundry, this is the episode for you!
We also talk about the beginning stages of puberty for boys and we debate the Pixar movie, Turning Red.
All the things...
Old Spice Eau de Cologne
Luca
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Let's be real... momming ain't easy. But, is it okay to show your kids when it's hard? That's what we're talking about this week!
All the things...
International Cryptozoology Museum - Portland ME
Portland Museum of Art
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Has your child ever done something that could be perceived as "rude"? In this episode, we discuss what kid behaviors are even considered rude in these post Covid days.
All the things...
Vermont Mom
Forgotten Boardwalk Brewing
The Library IV
Numberblocks
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What do you do when your kids start repeating conspiracy theories they've heard? Do you encourage their free thinking? Where do you draw the line? That's what we're discussing this week!
All the things...
Peloton (If you want to wait 3 months for a bike that breaks the first day you have it.)
Barefoot Moscato
Truly Hard Seltzer
10 Facts About the Titanic
The Day the Sun Danced
Encanto
Hamilton
Moana
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What do you do when your two-year-old just won't keep her clothes on? Sure, it's cute, and funny, and harmless... but is it okay? In this episode, we discuss!
All the things...
Café Provence
Yellowtail Sauvignon Blanc
Learn more about the Ayurveda Doshas
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Do you think kids are more in touch or open to the spiritual world than adults?
Tune in to this episode as Julie and Val share the creepiest things their kids have said and done.
All the things...
Barefoot Moscato
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Some things are hard to explain to your kids, like why your son can't marry his sister.
Tune in to find out how Val explains love and marriage to her kids (while also avoiding opening up a can of worms - i.e. the sex talk)
All the things...
Learn more about Tetralogy
Hallmark Joy Sauvignon Blanc
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What do you do when your 7-year-old asks you, "Mommy, what's a strip club?"
If you're Julie, you begin questioning every bit of content you've let your child view and start spiraling about parental controls.
Tune in to this episode to find out exactly how Julie answered this question, what Val would have done in the same situation, and a whole lot of both Julie and Val saying, "like" and "right."
All the things...
Prolon 5-Day Fasting Diet (if you hate joy)
Stacey's Cinnamon Sugar Pita Chips (if you love joy)
ProLon: So I Did a Cleanse
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Welcome to Whose Kid is THAT?!? We're Julie and Val and we are both experts in imperfect parenting. Between the two of us, we have four kids from two to nine. We’ve seen it all, hopefully.
Join us each week as we drink, laugh, and share the most ridiculous situations our kids have gotten into.
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Until next time….