Parenting in Progress

Between splashing in rainy-day puddles, catching flying parade candy, and showing off some surprisingly good toddler dance moves, this week’s episode is packed with small-town fall energy. Tune in as we break down the high-energy chaos and sweetness of festival season with a toddler!

It may still be 90°, but that’s not stopping us from declaring it FALL. We’re talking soup season, sweaters, apple picking, spooky season, getting the kids’ clothes ready, and the annual urge to sell everything we own and start over. Basically, we’re emotionally in October while the weather is still very much in July.

In this episode, we’re taking a deep breath and leaning into the power of the Rocking Chair Regroup. When toddler meltdowns, big feelings, and boundary-testing threaten to hijack the day, how do you hold the line without losing your cool? Join us as we talk co-regulation, surviving the strong-willed moments, and finding calm together right in the middle of the chaos.

Life hits you, you get back up, and sometimes it knocks you right back down! In this episode, we share the excitement of finishing the new bar setup downstairs, celebrate Karlee’s improving sleep routine, and navigate a sudden sick day call.

This week on Parenting in Progress, we dive into a viral social media hack involving a grandma, driving with one shoe, and extreme backseat reminders. We debate the absurdity of wild parenting hacks before giving an update on Karlee’s sleep routine—from testing the "early pajama" trick to handling hit-or-miss daycare naps and planning the transition out of the sleep sack. Plus, a quick DIY fix for squeaky bedroom doors to master the silent bedtime ninja escape, and a few thoughts as fall weather starts rolling in. Thanks for listening, and don't forget to like, subscribe, and share!

Between back-to-school transitions, daycare adjustments, and a classic 2.5-year sleep regression, everyone in the house is running on fumes. This week, we dive into the endless bedtime battles, 6 AM wake-up calls, toddler standing protests, and our game plan for reclaiming our evenings (and some much-needed sleep).

Finding the right balance between "parent time" and "kid time" isn't always easy, but this weekend gave us a front-row seat to the challenge. Join us as we talk through late nights at the town festival, surviving toddler mood swings, and learning when to push forward versus when to call it a day.

Summer 2026 is officially winding down, which means two things: county fair food and back-to-school jitters!

In this episode of Parenting in Progress, we’re replaying our wild week at the local fair—from riding the carnival rides to Jordynn’s unyielding four-night streak of eating cheese fries (and why we still missed out on the FFA ice cream). Plus, as Jordynn prepares to head back to the classroom, we talk through the bittersweet transition of summer routines ending, early morning wake-up calls returning, and how Karlee is handling heading back to daycare.

Grab a snow cone and tune in as we rate our summer a solid 9 out of 10! 🎡🍟✏️

In this milestone episode, Korey and Jordynn recap their much-needed anniversary getaway to Wichita and share how they survived the blistering summer heat wave. Join the Welches as they discuss the importance of taking a 24-hour parent time-out, leaving Karlee for a fun-filled sleepover with the grandparents, and recharging with a little wine tasting and bourbon hunting.

Between navigating 100-degree days and counting down to our anniversary trip, we are definitely ready for a break. Join us as we chat about mid-year check-ins, the excitement of finally getting a proper bourbon display, and the absolute shock of what we discovered floating in Karlee's bath water.