Pick Your Battles

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!

This episode is a follow up to the Postpartum depression episode. We talk with postpartum coach, Jaree Williams, who speaks on how to balance life after birth. Whether it’s maintaining open communication with your spouse, finding your village or finding time in the day to put yourself first. Jaree offers a variety of services to parents to help them navigate their new life and help make the transition a little easier.

You can follow Jaree and learn more about her services on Instagram: @jaree.williams

This episode might be a tough one to listen to. The "baby blues" or "postpartum blues" affects 60-80% of all new moms. Postpartum depression affects between 10-20% of all new moms. Dayna is one of those 10-20%. Although Dayna and Kalea have been best friends for years, there is a lot Kaela doesn't know about Dayna's struggle with depression. This episode includes some laughs, but also a lot of tears. We hope that this honest, raw, and real conversation helps those who are also struggling or even those of us who think we might know someone struggling, find the help they need.

Maternity leave, some hate it and others love it. Catch up on Kaela’s maternity leave before she wraps up and goes back to work. Find out the difference from one to two kids and how no two babies are the same!

Potty training- something we all have to do but there is no clear cut way to do it. While some children learn through rewards and treats, others may not. Some catch on quickly and others may take time. You know what…THAT’S OKAY!

There is no right way to potty train, as long as you are consistent and trying your best! We’re right there with you in the thick of it. You got this!

We’re baaacckkkk!

Happy new year! What a better way to kick off a new year and new season than to talk about the holidays.

Whether you stayed home, traveled, got sick or stayed healthy- we all know the holidays can be stressful. Throw in some kids, and now you’re really in for a treat. Dayna and Kaela recap it all- from Thanksgiving to Christmas.

Don’t forget to listen in every Wednesday for new episodes and topics.

IT’S SO GOOD TO BE BACK!