And Then We Had Kids

In this episode of And Then We Had Kids, Jenny & Sheena catch up on how the start of this sweet, sweet summer is going, what's to come, and some fun summer outdoor play ideas.

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In this special episode of And Then We Had Kids, the husbands join Jenny & Sheena to talk about the ups and downs of fatherhood. Happy Father's Day to all of our dad listeners out there!

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In this episode , Jenny & Sheena discuss some summer plans, what they've up to recently, and dive into the joys of threenagers (along with some behavior/emotional regulation tips and the difference between punishment vs. consequences).

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Jenny & Sheena had the opportunity to chat with Debra Flanagan of Macaroni Kid Northside Chicago. Macaroni Kid is a publisher that share events and activities for families and kids across the US and Canada. Debra shares some of her hidden gems around Chicago.

For more from Macaroni Kid, find them on Instagram: @northsidchicagomackid and @macaronikidskokie, on Facebook or visit their website: ⁠https://northsidechicago.macaronikid.com/ and https://skokie.macaronikid.com/. If you're not from the Chicago area, find your local Macaroni Kid.

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In this week's episode, Jenny & Sheena discuss the ups and downs of potty training. Whether you follow a specific method/program or just wing it, potty training can be daunting (and messy)!

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In this episode, Jenny & Sheena discuss some of the complicated emotions that can come with your child(ren) needing early intervention. While it may feel hard, it's helpful to remember that there are so many wonderful therapists and people out there who want to support your child.

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Did you know that January is Children Impacted by a Parent's Cancer Month? This awareness month was founded by Kesem in 2018, and our guest has dedicated her career to helping kids. Kelsey Mora, a dual-certified child-life specialist and therapist, is also the author of The Dot Method and the Chief Clinical Officer of Pickles Group. As the daughter of a cancer survivor, Sheena has volunteered with Pickles Group since their start and loves the work that Kelsey and Pickles Group are doing to support kids as they navigate what can be a really challenging journey for a family.

For more from Kelsey, follow her on Instagram: @childlifetherapist or visit her website: www.childlifetherapist.com and find out more about her book, The Dot Method. For more information on Pickles Group, visit their website: www.picklesgroup.org.

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Are you stressed about the holidays? What about winter break?! It's hard to stay calm when you want everything to go perfectly, and you're busy creating a magical season for your kids. In this episode, Jenny & Sheena chat with special guest, Dr. Rachael Levine, a licensed clinical psychologist and nationally certified school psychologist. Dr. Levine shares some really helpful tips & tricks that parents can use at any time, but definitely during this busy holiday season.

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Jenny & Sheena talk about the ups & downs of prepping for the holidays, including those trips to see family out of town. Be on the lookout for their holiday gift guide too!

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