Parenting-Ish

Grab your coffee and buckle up, because the Hot Mess Express is leaving the station! In this hilarious and honest episode, LV breaks down the real-life chaos of the back-to-school season. From the sadness that is leaving summer behind to snack drama, emotional rollercoasters and just trying to transition in peace, this episode is for every parent just trying to make it to September in one piece. Bonus: You’re not alone—this ride is packed!

We’re baaaack! Parenting-ish is kicking off Season 2 with a fresh batch of laughs, real talk, and raw parenting moments. In this sneak peek, LV gives a quick recap of Season 1, drops hints about what’s coming including hot topics, giveaways, and even a live couples episode and reminds us all why we keep showing up for the chaos that is parenting. New to the pod? This is the perfect place to start.

It’s the final episode of Season 1, and we’re ending it with a twist! My husband takes over the mic to interview me — the host behind Parenting-ish! We’re talking real talk: my unfiltered thoughts on parenting, what inspired me to start the podcast, the hilarious highs and chaotic lows of mom life, and what’s next for Parenting-ish. This one is full of laughs, honesty, and a little sass… just like parenting.

💭 Expect:

• ​ Behind-the-scenes of Parenting-ish
• ​ Why I really started the podcast
• ​ Some truths I might regret saying out loud

🎧 Hit play, share with a fellow parent, and don’t forget to follow — Season 2 is just around the corner!

From “The park is closed” to “That toy store doesn’t open on Tuesdays,” we’re spilling the adorable little fibs that keep the day running smoothly. In this Mini-Ish, I’m confessing the things I swore I’d never say—and now use daily for survival. 🤫 Don’t act like you haven’t done it too!

The Daddy Takeover – Fatherhood, Friendship, and Figuring It Out

It’s the Father’s Day special, and guess what? I handed the mic over to the dads! In this episode, my husband sits down with a group of real-life dads to talk fatherhood, support systems, mental load, #DadGuilt (yes, it’s real), and how they’re navigating raising kids in today’s world. It’s raw, honest, hilarious, and way overdue.

From feeling pressure to be “strong” to admitting when they’re burnt out, this one is for the dads… and the moms who want to understand them better.

🎧 Grab your headphones. The dads have entered the chat.

There’s a mystery in every parent’s home—and it’s under your feet. 🕵🏽‍♀️ In this episode, we dive into the sticky floor saga that every mom knows all too well. Is it juice? Syrup? A science experiment gone rogue? No one knows… but somehow, we’re the only ones who seem to notice. It’s short, it’s relatable, and it’s a little sticky. 👣

In this episode of Parenting-ish, LV gets real about burnout—what it looks like, why we normalize it, and how to start healing even in the chaos of parenting life. This one’s for the moms who are always “fine” but secretly falling apart. Take a deep breath, press play, and remember: you don’t have to earn rest. You need it. And you deserve it.

We said we’d never. But then life hit. In this Mini-Ish, we’re laughing at the parenting promises we totally broke — from screen time limits to bribing with snacks. It’s all love and no judgment here. Tune in for 2 minutes of truth and a whole lot of “same, girl, same.”

They say routines help kids thrive—but what if your routine is giving… absolutely nothing? In this episode, we get into the chaotic, hilarious, and sometimes humbling world of morning madness. Let’s talk about what works, what doesn’t, and why some days it’s okay if the socks don’t match.

Right when you finally sit down… “Mom, I forgot to tell you…” Sound familiar? This Mini-ish moment is dedicated to every parent who’s been hit with last-minute confessions, forgotten homework, or a “spirit day” announcement at 9PM. It’s short, hilarious, and way too real.