On this episode we talk about how we spent our spring break and breaking the news about the truth of the Tooth Fairy and Santa Claus. We also talk extensively about our parenting style and what has worked for us, being the parents of 5 children between the ages of 7 and 15.

Specific topic discussed in this episode:

• (1:20) Spring break adventures including cleaning and making jam.
• (4:00) Missing my sister and talking through the window.
• (5:00) The Easter Bunny is quarantined, so we’re doing a half-assed Easter.
• (6:30) We had to reveal the truth about the Tooth Fairy to our 11 year old.
• (7:45) Though we have talked about the Tooth Fairy with our 3 oldest children, we have yet to have the Santa talk.
• (8:30) We go on a huge tangent about Santa Claus.
• (12:15) We are parenting pros.
• (14:00) We have a laid back parenting style, with a huge sense of responsibility.
• (16:00)Dexter taught us to be better parents.
• (17:20) We try to have a sense of humor with each other and with the kids.
• (21:00) Our family thrives with routine.
• (24:15) Punctuality is a passed down attribute from Rochelle’s parents, which she then passed down to her kids.
• (26:30) We never yell or scream at our kids.
• (27:30) We tell stories about a few problems we have had with the kids and how we’ve dealt with them.
• (34:45) We have a form of family time every single day by watching a TV show with our kids every evening. It has turned into the best bonding experience ever.
• (43:20) Love your kids for who they are and accept their talents and interests because no one wants to live a life where they think they’re not good enough.