CEO, wife, mom, and Digital Influencer Alyssa Goldwater kicks off Season 3 of Parently with a little bit humor and a whole lot of candor! Nothing could have prepared her for her son’s T1D diagnosis and the whirlwind that followed. Navigating her new normal of blood sugar testing, label reading, and insulin injections, Alyssa shares how T1D has impacted her family as well as some helpful advice for those in the thick of it.

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Stephanie Haynes is a coach, author, and speaker who specializes in custom education consulting and coaching for teens, educators, and schools. She believes every teen deserves to be equipped to build a future they are excited about on their own terms. We talk about the struggles teens face today, alternative options to a traditional college path, and her new book: College Is Not Mandatory.

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As a same sex couple, the Koppels weren’t sure how or if their family dreams would come true. Through extensive research, a willing donor, and at-home intracervical insemination, Amy and Kelsi had the experience of a lifetime being pregnant together and giving birth to their sons less than 3 months apart.

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After becoming a first time parent in the middle of a pandemic, Casey learned a lot about letting go of the things you can’t control. She explains how the good and the bad are simultaneously present in her journey and why she believes experiences are ultimately what you choose to make of them.

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Don’t know what lasternight means? Neither did Adam until his daughter started dropping it in casual conversation. In addition to adorable child mispronunciations, Adam shares his male perspective on therapy, infertility, and doulas.

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Five moms unite to share tips and opinions on topics ranging from work-life balance to minivans to Jibbitz. You probably won’t learn anything new, but you might giggle and you will definitely feel seen!

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Dr. Art is in the house answering all your burning questions about chiropractic care for your family. Is it safe during pregnancy? Can it really help with colic? What the heck is that popping sound anyway?!

Contact Dr. Art: https://theglenchiro.com

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Bryan's been rocking out in his world-renowned band Koo Koo Kangaroo for the last 14 years while gaining the title of dad 4 years ago. He joins Parently to share his thoughts on the important topics of dad guilt, parenting in a pandemic, slip n slides, condiments and more. Get ready for lots of laughs and a bomb banana pancake recipe. 

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What does early intervention, adoption, and single parenting have in common? Michelle Fyle! She joins today’s episode to share how each of these experiences led to the next in her journey to motherhood. She also breaks down the importance of early intervention and what red flags parents should keep an eye out for.

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Parently gets personal when Kelsey’s hubby, Andy, jumps on to share his two cents on parenting. They talk about his misconceptions of fatherhood and parental leave as well as the struggle to nurture their marriage through the newborn stage and beyond.

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