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Kate's really come around on screen time for her kids, while Doree is feeling good about carving out time for some old-school step aerobics. We get some advice for the college senior who's back home with her parents, and also discuss the ethics of ordering non-essential things right now.

The word of the day is: BALANCE. The activity of the day is: SWEATFEST WITH RYAN HEFFINGTON.

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Mentioned in this episode:

• Step Aerobics on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmev1eHpKJ7HfQyV4Tm_qBg
• The Pomodoro Technique: https://lifehacker.com/productivity-101-a-primer-to-the-pomodoro-technique-1598992730
• Villa Villekulla Farm: https://www.villavillekullafarm.com/
• Sweatfest with Ryan Heffington: https://www.instagram.com/ryan.heffington/
• Prodigy Math: https://www.prodigygame.com/
• ABCYa: https://www.abcya.com/
• Mystery Science: https://mysteryscience.com/
• Mystery Doug: https://mysteryscience.com/
• Epic: https://www.getepic.com/
• BrainPop: https://www.brainpop.com/

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We hear from listeners at different stages of their pregnancies, including one who has recovered from COVID-19 and another who recently gave birth in NYC, about what it's been like to be pregnant during a global pandemic.

The word of the day is: COMPASSION. The activity of the day is: INVITE A GOAT TO YOUR NEXT ZOOM MEETING.

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Mentioned in this episode:

• Goat2Meeting: https://www.sweetfarm.org/goat-2-meeting

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Kate's feeling an unfamiliar feeling today, and Doree's feeling herself because she showered and shaved her legs for the first time in... a long time. A listener calls in to let us know that Doree's husband's bad meatballs might have saved her from similar gastrointestinal distress, and a college senior emails us to say she's struggling with how quickly her life has changed.

The word of the day is: HOPE. The activity of the day is: WATCH LAURA BENANTI'S SUNSHINE SONGS

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Mentioned in this episode:

• Tweezerman 5 1/2" styling shears: https://amzn.to/34NjW0h
• Laura Benanti's Sunshine Songs: https://youtu.be/nj1KTvZ1NZU

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Kate's excited because she ordered a pasta machine, while Doree is slightly disturbed by a bizarre dream. A listener has a suggestion for a fun activity to do with friends (or alone!), and we also give advice to a listener who's trying to study for the GMAT and another listener who's mourning her mom.

The word of the day is: UNWIND. The activity of the day is: MASTURBATE.

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Mentioned in this episode:

• PF Candle Company: https://pfcandleco.com/
• BoxFox: https://shopboxfox.com/

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We have different feelings about social isolation: Kate is missing being around people, while Doree wonders if maybe she's an introvert after all. A listener writes in with a HOT BUTTERMILK TIP, and we also consider the problem of an overzealous remote workplace.

The word of the day is: LONELY. The activity of the day is: MAKE A HOMEMADE GREETING CARD FOR SOMEONE IN YOUR LIFE.

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Mentioned in this episode:

• Powdered buttermilk: https://shop.kingarthurflour.com/items/dried-buttermilk-powder-16-oz
• Netflix Party: https://www.netflixparty.com/

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Kate finds Animal Crossing very soothing, while Doree reflects on her experience at two Zoom seders. We also get some extremely useful tips from an employment lawyer about taking time off right now, and another listener wonders whether she's been experiencing "comparative joy."

The word of the day is: COZY. The activity of the day is: YOGA WITH ADRIENE'S 7-MINUTE BEDTIME YOGA.

We want to hear from you! Please call us at 781-591-0390 or email us at [email protected].

Mentioned in this episode:

• Family Haggadah app: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/family-haggadah/id1459807108
• Department of Labor Pandemic FAQ: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/fmla/pandemic
• Yoga With Adriene's 7-Minute Bedtime Yoga: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LI9upn4t9n8

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Kate is eagerly anticipating the arrival of her new video game, while Doree's feeling a bit melancholy about celebrating Passover via Zoom. We also hear from listeners who are navigating the pandemic alone.

The word of the day is: ESCAPE. The activity of the day is: WATCH THE CAST OF HAMILTON SING ON ZOOM TO A YOUNG FAN ON JOHN KRASINSKI'S SOME GOOD NEWS SHOW: https://www.npr.org/2020/04/06/828088183/hamilton-cast-reunites-for-emily-blunt-john-krasinski-and-one-lucky-9-year-old

We want to hear from you! Call us at 781-591-0390 or email us at [email protected] and let us know how you're doing.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Animal Crossing: https://animal-crossing.com/
• The Isolation Journals: http://suleikajaouad.com/the-isolation-journals
• Stardew Valley: https://www.stardewvalley.net/

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Kate's feeling better after a Zoom singalong, and Doree's feeling better after her husband explained why he might be in, shall we say, gastrointestinal distress. A listener writes in to reassure Kate that her stress is valid, and another listener wants to know how the heck she's supposed to be balancing it all.

The word of the day is: ENOUGH. The activity of the day is: MAKE A WINDOW SIGN.

We want to hear from you! Call us at 781-591-0390 or email us at [email protected].

Mentioned in this episode:

• Libro.fm: get 3 audiobooks for the price of one at https://libro.fm/redeem/forever35.
• RicherPoorer: https://www.richer-poorer.com
• Lou and Grey: https://www.louandgrey.com/

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Kate's struggling with balancing homeschooling and work, while Doree finds solace in planning Henry's meals. And listeners have questions about a care package for a friend and how to not feel guilty about working from home, and another listener has a great idea about how to stay connected without being tethered to Zoom and FaceTime.

The word of the day is: CONTROL. The activity of the day is: FREE WRITE FOR 10 MINUTES.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Libro.fm: To get three audiobooks for the price of one, use code forever35 at libro.fm or go to https://www.libro.fm/redeem/forever35.
• Parents Are Not OK: https://medium.com/@chloe.cooney/parents-are-not-ok-66ab2a3e42d9
• Sweet Potato Cookies: https://mykidslickthebowl.com/sweet-potato-cookies-babies-toddlers/
• America's Test Kitchen The Complete Baby & Toddler Cookbook: https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781492677673?aff=forever35pod

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Kate hung holiday lights outside her house and is relieved that her kids are going back to (online) school, while Doree has been recording more of her day in her journal. We also get a Zoom birthday party update!

The word of the day is: KINDNESS. The activity of the day is: JUST DANCE.

Please call us at 781-591-0390 or email us at [email protected] and let us know how you're doing.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Danielle Henderson on Instagram: www.instagram.com/daniellehenderson
• Phoebe Reads a Mystery: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/phoebe-reads-a-mystery/id1503921457
• Yoga With Adriene: https://www.youtube.com/user/yogawithadriene
• The Sims Mobile: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-mobile
• Andrea's Bday Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/54BQFuMkbOpoHv6NUh18iI?si=PLfDJ6yASCmgyPW9AfARrg
• D-Nice on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dnice/

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