In the special segment "Gripe Water," Shanna and Laura share the hilariously petty parenting problems that have been bothering them lately, diving into the topics of stroller envy and screen time. Also, Laura reports on the people, gifts and baked goods that made her Christmas special, and Shanna talks about managing a hectic, cooped-up holiday week with a sick kid. Finally, they wrap up with their weekly BFPs and BFNs, including a fun family outing and an indoor activity that unexpectedly became a big hit. Shanna’s kids are 7 and 9.5 years old, and Laura’s kids are 6.5 years old and 4.5 years old.

Topics discussed in this episode:

• A low-key, rainy Christmas week and what it’s like hosting visiting family (and dogs)
• Parenting your sick child during the holidays
• Stroller envy: missing the days when you had a mobile cart for all your kid gear
• Managing kids’ video game obsession, meltdowns, and tough transitions

Products, links, resources mentioned in this episode:

• Harry Potter Lego sets
• Five Nights at Freddy's kids costume
• Captain America kids costume
• Air drum sticks
• America's Test Kitchen gingerbread cookies
• Pottery wheel for kids
• School kit from Lakeshore Learning
• Nex Playground
• Chemex carafe
• Cuisanart water kettle
• Hulken bag
• Pickwick Ice Center
• Ransom Notes game

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