This week, we’re talking field trips, potty training, and the secret language of SUV moms.

Samantha and Krista get into the nitty gritty of parenting logistics (like why field trips are both adorable and anxiety-inducing), share tales from the trenches of potty training, and reflect on the quiet art of finding your rhythm when it all feels a little offbeat. The episode takes a hilarious turn as they unpack the idea of the “black SUV mom” vs. the “white SUV mom”—two parenting archetypes that feel... uncomfortably accurate.

They also chat about solo retreats, Shark Smooth Stylers, and the books they’re loving (or loathing), reminding us that sometimes, an easy yes is the best parenting strategy of all.

Takeaways & Merit Badges Earned:💇 The Shark Smooth Style = mom hack gold.
🎒 Field trips are a lot, but the memories are worth it.
🚽 Potty training will test your patience and your flooring.
✈️ Travel messes with routines—but it’s part of the deal.
🧠 Creating structure in business is as real as it is in parenting.
🖤 The Black SUV Mom leans back. The White SUV Mom leans in.
🎶 Finding a rhythm in parenting is everything.
📚 Reading is subjective—no shame in the DNF pile.
👍 Easy yeses = more joy, less stress.
👯‍♀️ Community is the real MVP of motherhood.

What kind of SUV mom are you?
🖤 Follow us on Instagram [@MamaMeritBadge] and vote in our poll.🎧 Share your field trip horror story or best potty training tip—we want it all.