Wash your hands, kids! Melissa takes Ethan on a college road trip, and worries she may have reached the end of her parenting journey. Naturally, our thoughts turn to last week's Fan Favorite, the Humping Phase, otherwise known as the magical milestone when kindergarteners learn to twerk it during naptime. (Trust her. She's certified.)

Join us as we work through the ups and downs (as well as the up-down-up-down) of planning for a covid soaked everything, including Thanksgiving, Christmas, college, and the great beyond.

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