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!

In case you haven't noticed yet, we love a good old-fashioned F-bomb...and S-bomb...and MF-bomb...a lot of swearword "bombs". Now that there are kids in the picture, it's been a tough habit to break. Both Wyatt and Maesyn are at the age where they are picking up on everything we do as parents so we are trying to make sure that our foul-language-mouths aren't one of those habits. It's been pretty fucking hard though...

Imagine sending your baby off to college- okay, now take a deep breath. The first step is all those college applications.

Our guest Meghan (who is actually Dayna's boss!), talks about what life has been like working through all the details- from college tours, applications, and acceptances.

If you’re nearing this stage, listen in to hear some great tips Meg has discovered that might make your life a little easier!

As this episode is being uploaded, we are in the middle of a winter storm warning here in Michigan which includes freezing rain, snow, and an ice storm. So it's only appropriate that this week's episode is about that feeling of cabin fever when you have kids and can't go outside to play. Depending on where you live, there might be some great options to entertain (and let's be honest, most importantly tire out) your kids during crappy weather. If you have more ideas than the ones we talk about, please let us know so we can add them to our "bag of tricks"!

We’ve all been here, right? One day your child loves carrots and green beans and the next they think it’s the most disgusting thing in the world. You’re not alone! Do kids do better when you introduce them to many different cuisines and flavors? Or do we all eventually end up begging them to eat the chicken nugget?

One year of Pick Your Battles the Podcast! This episode we celebrate by announcing our giveaway winners. We’ve had such a fun year and persevered even during our busy times of year.

We also touch base with Kaela, who talks about her first day back at work. Did she cry? Listen in to find out!