Sometimes friendship can be tricky—especially for kids, and *especially* for those making the big transition to middle school. This week, Laura's talking about this season of parenting, and she shares tangible ways to help a kid going through so many changes find their footing and their people. It can be a hard time for everyone, but just remember: you're all going to make mistakes, and that's okay. As a parent, just try and be a loving support to your kid. That's huge during this season, tbh.

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Calling all cooks and "I'm not a cook but I love to eat" folks! Accidental home cook Bri McKoy (of the beloved Creamy Lemon Chicken + Potato Soup fame) is *back* on the pod, and she's giving us the tools and simple tips we need to make our lives in the kitchen easier—and our recipes even more delicious. Bri's just released a brand-new book called "The Cook's Book," and this week, she and Emily are dishing on easy sauces for weeknight meals, why salt is more important than you think, how to make any kitchen more functional and fun for you and your fam, and how to find joy in the process, even if you don't *love* to cook. 

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+ how to make it lighter // If you have a partner in parenting, chances are you two divide the labor—but is it equal? How much of the small details (making the appointments, soothing the hurts and bad dreams, keeping up with bake sales and family calendars) fall to one parent? And did you decide on that labor, or did it kind of just . . . fall to one parent? Emily shares research and her own experience in how the unseen load of being the default parent has affected her life, her motherhood, and her partnership. And, most importantly, she shares how partners can work together to create a shared vision for their family that allows every family member to flourish—including how to relieve some burden from the parent who's been bearing the brunt of the load.

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There are two kinds of people in this world: those who say “Yay!” to lunch, and those who say, “I guess it’s fine?”No matter where you fall, Laura and Liz have some ideas to plus-up your lunch game without a lot of effort. They share the best lunches on hot summer days (spoiler alert: snack plates are lit—they’re basically Adult Lunchables 💡), what to pack for kids’ school lunches, the best gear for lunches at school and the office, and the Simplified Sisterhood’s pro tips to make lunch packing quick, easy, and less of a chore.

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You can read the baby books, you can ask for advice, but nothing can teach you about being a parent *quite* like living it. In this moving episode, Liz shares about her first few months of new motherhood: the hard, the beautiful, and a few things she's learned along the way. 

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Traveling is the best—especially when we get to bring the whole family! And it never hurts to keep a few tips in your back pocket to make travel with kids a bit more stress free. 😉 Laura's quite the adventurer, and this week she's sharing her best tips to keep the fun times rolling while you're on the road! Whether you're road tripping or flying, visiting the big city or the great outdoors—or even Disney!—she's got you covered. (and a bonus: she has a few money-saving tips for you too!)

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Who were you 15 years ago? What did your life look like? What kinds of dreams did you have for yourself? This month, Simplified turns 15, and Emily and Bryan are going down memory lane to think about all the wins, fails, and lessons they’ve learned over the past decade and a half. And Emily realizes one important truth: on every path, it’s going to get dark. You may not know which way to go. But if you trust yourself, push past your comfort zone, and surround yourself with people who can lend you wisdom and a hand along the way, you’ll find the road that’s meant for you.

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Shorts, dresses, swimsuits, footwear, hats: Liz and Laura give the scoop on their must-have pieces in their summer wardrobe that are perfect for days by the water, on a hike, by the pool, or just lazing around in the AC at home.

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Need something to do with your kids at home this summer? Want to use the time together in a low-key constructive way that’s actually kind of fun? Teach them some basic life skills at How to Be a Person Camp! Whether it’s tying their shoes, or learning to make scrambled eggs, or even how to pay with a card, you can find easy, age-appropriate ways to help kids become a bit more independent. If you’ve got a posterboard, some marker, and a little time and patience, you can do this!

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Thinking about moving? Or, maybe you're still enjoying your home and want to spruce it up in ways that future buyers will enjoy too! Zillow's Home Trends expert Amanda Pendleton has some insight into what today's buyers want, along with tips for easy DIYs inside and out that are worth your time and money. Paint colors, outdoor fixes, kitchens and bathrooms and more—if you love Zillow surfing as much as we do, you'll *love* this episode.

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