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This episode is week 23 of our series on PARENTING.

Meagan and Jeff continue their parenting series by diving into the important foundational ideas they keep in mind while parenting big kids. Jeff gives his opinion on how respect should work. Meagan gets honest about preparing for the weird questions that kids are going to ask.

What are some weird questions you've gotten from your kiddos? Qhat are some natural consequences you've seen on this journey? Let us know!

We want to reiterate that this series is about the choices we have made and that we understand that life looks different for everyone. We share these choices with zero judgement and hope that you can feel confident in your choices but also in the choice to sometimes take tips from other places - just like we did (mostly Bluey!).

We also hope to see you back even if you aren't parenting any kiddos - because where we go from here has a lot to do with who we are as people and what we have learned and are learning about life. Stay and join the conversation with us.

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Intro: Manhattan from the album Almost Fiction

Outro: Sunset, OK from the ep We'll Come Back for You

This episode is short interlude from our parenting series as Meagan dives into what may be one of the greatest episodes of kids tv ever made.

Meagan shares her heart about the penultimate episode of Bluey, The Sign. Jeff was out of town this week so Meagan watched a new episode of Bluey with the kids - and then everyone was crying?! Meagan talks about why this episode is so important not just for kids - but for all of us.

What did you think of The Sign?! Let us know!

Listen to Lazarus Drug by Meg Washington

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Intro: Manhattan from the album Almost Fiction

Outro: Sunset, OK from the ep We'll Come Back for You

This episode is week 2 of our series on PARENTING.

Meagan and Jeff continue their parenting series by diving into some of the truths that helped them through the toddler phase! Meagan talks about the relationship between raising kids and re-evaluating yourself. Jeff lays out his own struggle between being comfortable and parenting choices. 

What are some of your favorite toddler stories from your kids or your own growing up? Let us know!

We want to reiterate that this series is about the choices we have made and that we understand that life looks different for everyone. We share these choices with zero judgement and hope that you can feel confident in your choices but also in the choice to sometimes take tips from other places - just like we did (mostly Bluey!).

We also hope to see you back even if you aren't parenting any kiddos - because where we go from here has a lot to do with who we are as people and what we have learned and are learning about life. Stay and join the conversation with us.

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Music appears courtesy of Leo Goes Grr:

Intro: Manhattan from the album Almost Fiction

Outro: Sunset, OK from the ep We'll Come Back for You

 This week we start a four part series on PARENTING.

Meagan and Jeff start a new series on parenting and dive into the neuroscience of how
they raised their babies in part 1. Meagan shares the purpose behind the parenting choices that we have made as we raised t kids. Jeff gets emotional and stays emotional the whole time talking about his babies (that aren't babies anymore!).

What choices did you make for parenting that worked best for you?

We want to reiterate that this series is about the choices we have made and that we understand that life looks different for everyone. We share these choices with zero judgement and hope that you can feel confident in your choices but also in the choice to sometimes take tips from other places - just like we did (mostly Bluey!).

We also hope to see you back even if you aren't parenting any kiddos - because where we go from here has a lot to do with who we are as people and what we have learned and are learning about life. Stay and join the conversation with us.

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Music appears courtesy of Leo Goes Grr:

Intro: Manhattan from the album Almost Fiction

Outro: Sunset, OK from the ep We'll Come Back for You

This week we wrap up our two part series on CLUTTER.

Meagan and Jeff give practical tips for processing through letting go of clutter you don't need.  Meagan talks about hoping to instill this ability to declutter in her kids.  Jeff admits he knows that this is a continual process that he has to try to get better at!

What tips have worked for you? Let us know!

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Intro: Manhattan from the album Almost Fiction

Outro: Sunset, OK from the ep We'll Come Back for You

This week we start a two part series on CLUTTER.

Meagan and Jeff talk about how we end up with so much stuff. Meagan talks about how scarcity leads us to keep things we might not need to hold on to. Jeff dives into why it's not the stuff - but maybe more the time it represents that makes it hard to let go. 

Why do you think you end up with so much stuff? Let us know!

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Intro: Manhattan from the album Almost Fiction

Outro: Sunset, OK from the ep We'll Come Back for You

This week's random topic is on video games and the mystical changing of the clock!

Meagan and Jeff take a break between series to talk about a few random topics on their mind and give a little bit of a tease for the series starting next week. Jeff shares his new hyperfixation - while Meagan talks about what it is like to live with a Helldiver. Meagan also tries to quiz Jeff on the history of DST.

What did you think of the TIME series? Let us know!

Next week we start a series on STUFF. Not just random stuff but our actual physical possessions. Can't wait to talk to you about it.

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Intro: Manhattan from the album Almost Fiction

Outro: Sunset, OK from the ep We'll Come Back for You

Meagan and Jeff wrap up the Time series talking about the most fun way to spend time - leisure.

This is the second week of our series on TIME. We focus on the time we spend WORKING.

Meagan and Jeff talk about the philosophy and perspective on work from a geriatric millennial's point of view. It's a little sad, but ends with some hope!

How would you change work? How does work fit into your life? Let us know!

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Intro: Manhattan from the album Almost Fiction

Outro: Sunset, OK from the ep We'll Come Back for You

Thank you for listening and joining us. We are excited to be back!

This is the first week of our series on TIME. We focus on our struggles with SLEEP!

Meagan and Jeff talk about the demonization of rest, puritanical nonsense, revenge bedtime, anti-fraud suggestions, high school biology, and more.

What is your sleep chronotype? Let us know!

Sleep Chronotype Info

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Intro: Manhattan from the album Almost Fiction

Outro: Sunset, OK from the ep We'll Come Back for You

Thank you for listening and joining us. We are excited to be back!