Pick Your Battles

Our Mothers day special- featuring the best Yaya, Malinda!

Kaela and her mom sit and talk about the good, the bad and the ugly of parenting. From their favorite things, the hardest parts and the differences in raising kids. Though times and rules have changed over the years, she gives her input of how to turn babies into successful adults.

Listen in to hear more!

This episode, we interview Chesley- owner of Say Cheese GR. Not only is she a mom, but she found a passion and turned it into a thriving business!

If you’re thinking of taking a leap and believing in yourself- do it!

I think we can all agree that it’s the cutest when toddlers are learning to talk, even if you don’t understand majority of the words coming out of their mouths. Then they talk more and more and as their parent, you start to understand what each incoherent word means.

So while someone may not understand what your child is so desperately trying to say, you know from across the house that they’re asking for their favorite show.

Who doesn’t love when a toddler talks their ear off?!

If you’re like Kaela, your toddler struggles with everyday ordinary things. For example, bath time! Same time, every single day- yet lately she’s been throwing a fit!

Unsure what to do or how to help, Kaela enrolls her in swim class! Listen to this weeks episode to hear more about the struggles and hopes of breaking this new found fear of water!

Before you have kids, you don’t truly understand the crucial role of nap time. Not only for babies and toddlers, but for parents!

This episode we talk about the battle of choosing to skip nap and being flexible with plans. We know it’s hit or miss with kids around nap time- you never know how it’ll go! Listen in to see how Dayna and Kaela both handled skipping naps.

This episode, our special guest is our best friend, Becca! Becca is not only a mom of two but is going back to school to be the best version of herself she can be.

Becca is at Grad school at Michigan State University, to complete her doctorate degree. If that’s not dedication- we don’t know what is!

Listen in to hear more about WHY Becca went back & the advice she gives for those thinking of taking a step to better themselves.

It’s SPRING BREAK, which in Kaela’s case means no daycare and a crazy week at work. Oh, did we mention her husband took a trip to Florida?

Single parents, how do you do it?! From juggling two kids and work this mama is EXHAUSTED. Cheers to you, I see you and bow to you!

This week not only do we have a special guest, but we also have a guest co-host! A nasty stomach bug is going around West Michigan and Kaela, Maesyn, and Atlas all got it. Dayna's husband Jimmy had it the week before, but thankfully she, Zander, and Wyatt avoided it (for now...#prayerhandsemoji) In order to not miss a week, Dayna's mom Joanne, more commonly known to most as "JoJo", joined Dayna in the closet and talked about what it's like being a grandparent and a parent to a daughter with a kid of her own. Don't worry, although she does an amazing job at this whole "podcasting thing" Kaela is feeling much better now and will be back next week ;)

This episode is dedicated to all the friends who put forth the extra effort and give grace to those of us learning to balance being a parent and friend!

Do you ever get a text, read it, and then NEVER respond? Same. It’s not because we don’t want to chat- it’s because a kid is crying, needs help going potty or wants a snack.

Our guest (and Kaela’s Sister in Law), Kelsey, talks about what she has learned having her friendships change. She’s watched many friends have kids and seen first hand how their lives change. She gives advice on how to be there for them and how to best stay in touch!

Was transitioning your toddler to a “big kid” bed easy or difficult?

Dayna shares her story about Wyatt’s transition so far, and shares a funny story from over the weekend.

Though transitions like this can sometimes be nerve wracking, it’s something we all have to prepare for!