In this episode we (Lissi and Joy) take last week’s conversation about chores a step further by discussing paying our kids an allowance- what works, what doesn’t, and what we are still figuring out.  Lissi shares about her process of paying a ‘no strings attached’ allowance and what it is teaching her kids about money, while Joy lays out her plan for paying for following house rules. Takeaway questions include: Do you pay your kids an allowance?  If so, is it attached to responsibilities? What is your system for giving your kids the money?  Do they have mandatory contributions they make to savings/charity/etc? If you feel like you have the perfect system, please tell us!  We want to hear all about it. Oh, and are you watching the Handmaid’s Tale along with us?  Are you throwing things at the TV and giving your husband side-eye out of solidarity to June??? Join in the conversation on instagram @regularcoolmom and comment there.  Or join the Facebook Group: Regular Cool Mom    and chime in.  We have so many questions and hope that you have the answers! Thanks for listening!

In this episode Lissi and Joy talk about all the struggles they have experienced getting their kids to participate in household cleaning and chores.  They recognize that karma has come back to get them from their sloppy teenage years, and wonder how to break the cycle.  They discuss methods they are trying to implement and Joy goes over her invention of the Chore Guide.  They also share crazy things they have found while deep cleaning their kid’s rooms. Takeaway questions include: Do your kids do daily chores, and if so, before or after school? What is your system for weekly (Saturday) chores? PLEASE tell us what weird things you have found in your kid’s rooms or backpacks!  We aren’t the only ones finding moldy grapes, right? Oh, and chime in on minivans for Lissi!  Has Honda fixed the fatal flaw of the non-alerting gas gage yet? We hope you will listen and then join in the conversation on the Facebook Group: Regular Cool Mom    OR you can join the conversation by  following us on instagram @regularcoolmom and commenting there.  We have so many questionsand hope that you have the answers! Thanks for listening!  

In this episode Lissi and Joy talk about all the struggles they have experienced getting their kids to participate in...

In this episode Lissi and Joy have a lighthearted conversation about the irrational worries and fears that they let occupy...

In this episode Lissi and Joy have a lighthearted conversation about the irrational worries and fears that they let occupy too much of their brain space.  They realize these worries are silly but are here to share them just the same.  They also recognize the difference between true anxiety vs. worries and fears.  Lissi reviews ways to escape a sinking car, Joy laments looking at inanimate objects under water, and also her fear of weight…it’s not what you think.  Also covered: Fear of flying, fear of posting online, and fear of leaving your kids. Takeaway questions include: Do you have any worries or fears that are common? Do you have any worries or fears that are uncommon? How have you navigated these worries? How do you keep your worries from affecting your life? We hope you will listen and then join in the conversation on the Facebook Group: Regular Cool Mom    OR you can join the conversation by  following us on instagram @regularcoolmom and commenting there.  We have so many questionsand hope that you have the answers! Thanks for listening!  

In this episode Lissi and Joy discuss all the different, plentiful birthday traditions that they have adopted (for better or...

In this episode Lissi and Joy discuss all the different, plentiful birthday traditions that they have adopted (for better or worse) throughout the years: presents, meals (tacos!), posters, books, and more.  They also discuss some of the best, smartest parties they have attended or hosted, things they would do again, and things they would kick to the curb. Takeaway questions include: What are some of your family’s birthday traditions? Do you do parties yearly? What is the smartest/best party you’ve been to? How do you handle invitations/who to invite? Are you going to adopt our genius index card tradition? We hope you will listen and then join in the conversation on the Facebook Group: Regular Cool Mom  We have so many questions and hope that you have the answers!  You can also follow us on instagram @regularcoolmom Thanks for listening!

In this episode Lissi and Joy discuss the new Free Range Parenting bill that was recently passed in Utah regarding...

In this episode Lissi and Joy discuss the new Free Range Parenting bill that was recently passed in Utah regarding parent’s rights in letting their children play safely alone.  They go over recent news stories of parents who have been penalized for allowing their children to do tasks that should be perceived as normal, everyday activities for kids.  They speculate why there has been such a large cultural shift from Free Range parenting to Helicopter Parenting, and also review what freedoms they had as kids vs. the freedoms their kids have today. Takeaway questions include: Where do you stand on the Free Range Parenting movement? Have you ever been questioned on your parenting choices? What responsibilities do you give your kids to help them become more confident and capable humans? We hope you will listen and then join in the conversation on the Facebook Group: Regular Cool Mom  We have so many questions and hope that you have the answers!  You can also follow us on instagram @regularcoolmom Thanks for listening!

This week Lissi and Joy discuss resisting the desire to burn all your belongings when one of your kids brings...