6 years after her original appearance on Parently, Chelsea Clark returns with a beer in hand and velour on the body to share how her life has evolved. She provides updates on the medical journey of her oldest daughter, Juniper, and the expansion of their family with the birth of her second daughter, Gemma. Chelsea reminisces on her experience being an only child, and how her mother’s recent passing has impacted her approach to motherhood.

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Michael describes how he navigated mental health struggles and relationships following his daughter’s death. He talks about the joy he has found in life and how Maria will continue to play a role in his vision for the future. 

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After becoming a father unexpectedly at the age of 20, Michael describes the devastating loss of his daughter and his journey through grief, therapy, and healing.

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Kory McKay joins Parently to reflect on her journey from a mother of 3 by the age of 25 to a grandmother of 15 today. She explains how she navigated divorce, remarriage, and combining two families while trying to find her stride as a step mother.  

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Rhonda discusses the role mental health played in her decision to have a child, and how a traumatic life event changed her perspective. She shares insights about meditation, her parenting philosophy, and her efforts to raise her son with strong self-awareness and inner trust.

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Host Kelsey Higgins is joined by her husband, Andy, in an honest conversation about the rollercoaster ride of parenting. They discuss his journey from initially being content without children to embracing fatherhood with their two kids, and how their parenting approaches have evolved over time.

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Growing up in a self-described broken family, Jamie Richardson reflects on her winding journey which led her to becoming a "bonus mom" as well as having a child in her 40s. She discusses the complexities of blended families and the unique co-parenting relationship she's built with her husband's ex-wife and spouse.

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Return guest Maura Mena explains how she balances homeschooling her three daughters while running a real estate business with her husband. She highlights their family’s focus on defining partner roles and the importance of tailoring learning to each child's style.

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Molly Steffen discusses her transition from healthcare leadership to becoming a special education para, explaining how burnout and her desire to spend more time with her four "neurospicy" children led to this career shift - despite the negative financial impact and personal identity struggles.

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Guest Emily Finnerty shares her story of choosing not to have children, discussing her relationship with her husband, and how they gradually drifted away from the idea of parenthood. She also reflects on her current life with her cat Boots and her special relationship with her niece Zoë.

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