On this episode we introduce the podcast’s new book reviewer (#BookTalkwithBeth) and talk about her current favorite parenting reads. Plus, Whitney gets real about some postpartum mental health experiences and we ask all of you to grade Drew on a scale of 1 to Donald Trump.

Resources & Links:

-- Follow Beth’s adventures: http://instagram.com/mrs.simon

-- Beth’s book picks: How Toddlers Thrive (http://www.tovahklein.com/), The Read Aloud Handbook (http://www.trelease-on-reading.com/), Nurtureshock (http://www.nurtureshock.com/)

-- Whitney’s pick for Person Place or Thing: public meetings http://tiny.cc/u70hfy

-- Drew’s pick: thoughts on Columbus Day from Native Americans http://tiny.cc/o7rjfy

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