In this episode, Melissa and Hannah discuss the current topic of the moment: Coronavirus (YIKES) and then delve into the topic of communication and how it relates to disciplining your kids. How do we really communicate and connect with our kids in today’s world? What kind of discipline is appropriate and more importantly, effective? Are modern kids really just undisciplined brats who need a good whoopin, or is there more to it? How do we allow ourselves to be vulnerable with our kids and most of all. Human, and listen to their perspective at the same time? Please join us for a wonderful conversation about this very personal subject, and more, in this episode of ATKAIB.

In this episode, Melissa and Hannah interview Melissa’s friend Marissa, and hear her personal journey with infertility, fertility treatments and In Vitro Fertilization (IVF). How do you wrap your brain around your own infertility when you want a baby more than anything? What kind of toll does it take on your body, your marriage and your savings account? What options are out there for couples who are having difficulty conceiving in this modern day? How can we normalize this discussion and help those who are looking for answers and most of all, hope? Please join us for a wonderful conversation about this very personal subject, and more, in this episode of ATKAIB.

Most families dream of owning a home someday, but it can be an incredibly difficult process to go through. Or, maybe you already own a home, but cannot fathom putting yourself through the motions again (on purpose) to refinance. From preqals and preapprovals to appraisals and the inundation of paperwork required, applying for and obtaining a mortgage loan can be one of the scariest things we put ourselves through as adults. Is it really necessary? How do you stay sane? Just WHO is this elusive Underwriter that gets to decide (basically) everything you can qualify for? Why, oh, why, do they need so much paperwork? Please join us for a fun and informative conversation about all this, and more, in this episode of After The Kids Are In Bed.

It’s that funky time of year at the end of December… It’s not quite the new year, but we’re not quite done with the holiday fodder. Are the kids back in school yet ? No, they are still here, wreaking havoc. Are the decorations still up? Most likely. Can I drink before noon? Oh, you betcha! So, while you deal with your own holiday clean-up (or NOT) take a listen as we laugh and talk about our own holiday traditions and how we make it through this stressful time. From Christmas cookies, to putting up the tree, to our best memories of Christmas ever, how can we make the holidays more about experiences and less about things? Please join us for a fun conversation about all this, and more, in this episode of After The Kids Are In Bed.

In this episode, in the spirit of Halloween, Melissa and Hannah tackle the SCARIEST subject known to mankind… Talking to kids about SEX. Its so awkward, its so hard, its so necessary! From consent to birth control to gender and sexuality spectrums, todays issues are way more complex than I recall from my youth. Please join us for a great conversation about this very important subject, and more, in this episode of ATKAIB.

In this episode Melissa and Hannah continue and finalize their interview of Melissa’s good friend Valerie for a first-hand account of the infidelity that she was faced with in her marriage, and how she dealt with it. Please join us for this amazing culmination to Valerie’s story (part 2 in a 2 part special episode).

In this episode Melissa and Hannah interview Melissa’s good friend Valerie to get a first-hand account of the infidelity that she was faced with in her marriage, and how she dealt with it. Valerie’s story is truly incredible and worth a listen. Are we really as faithful as we THINK we are? When faced with the reality of a cheating spouse, or cheating ourselves, how do we get to the bottom of the question of WHY? Can we ever forgive and move on and be happy again? How deep do the lies go and how do we repair? How do we teach our children about these uncomfortable things when they rear their ugly head? We talk about all this and more in this episode of ATKAIB (part 1 in a 2 part special episode).

In this episode Melissa and Hannah share stories about saying no when it is needed, standing up for yourself and quitting that job. How do we teach our children to stand up for themselves in life if we don’t know how? When we go through life transitions that impact our family unit, how do we balance telling our kids the truth, but not oversharing? When dealing with finances and careers, how do we support our kids in following their dreams when so many of us gave up on our own, long ago? We talk about all this and more in this episode of ATKAIB.

In this episode Melissa and Hannah share stories about death (the death of both loved ones and pets), and how they deal with it and talk to their kids about it. How do we teach our children about the harder facts of life when we, ourselves, don’t have all the answers? What coping skills do we need to work on as adults, in order to usher our kids through these rough patches of life? When dealing with grief and the idea of the afterlife, how do we find the balance between being honest and arming our kids with knowledge? We talk about all this and more in this episode of ATKAIB.

In this episode Melissa and Hannah talk about ageism and how it affects them at work and in the world. We all have ideals, opinions and prejudices about "people of a certain age" whether that means kids, teens, adults or the elderly. How do we teach our kids to be open and tolerant of all ages when we have our own issues? We talk about all this and more in this episode of ATKAIB.