Today We Tried

Christy, Chief Parent Officer at Colugo, is joined by Adrienne Gittens, her friend, and former co-worker who, among many other things, is a mom to 5 girls (the "Gittens Girls"). They share tips that will help first-time or fifth-time parents, including how to actually sleep when the baby sleeps and avoid overcommitting yourself. They also chat about sibling dynamics and how to support your whole family through this exciting and sometimes stressful transition.

Mentioned in this episode: Instituting family quiet time, why kids love to be helpers, and how to support your local food bank.

Christy, Chief Parent Officer at Colugo, is joined by Lauren Jumrukovski, author of the parenting book "They Say: Not Your Average Parenting Book" to chat about ways to be a more confident parent during a time of unprecedented parenting challenges. As we hit the one-year mark of parenting during a pandemic, this episode is a reminder that we're all doing our best and our best is all our kids need.

Mentioned in this episode: A one-sentence-a-day journal, pacifiers, Don't Break the Ice, and the card game Sleeping Queens.

Christy, Chief Parent Officer at Colugo, is joined by Ted, her husband and Colugo's founder, to give an update on parenting during COVID, one year in. They break down their daily schedule, share what they've given up (alone time) and what they've added (family dinner) to their lives. And, with Christy's due date approaching, they chat about how they're preparing for baby #4.

Mentioned in this episode: finding an au pair, Schitt's Creek, and the Colugo Carrier.

Christy, Chief Parent Officer at Colugo, is joined by Tara Vogel, an astrologer who specializes in helping parents to better connect with their kids through astrology. We all know that every child is different. Tara explains how we can find answers to how to be the best parent for each of our kids through their natal charts and why it's important to also understand our own natal charts so we can better parent ourselves. She also shares how finding astrology while searching for a diagnosis for her middle daughter helped her to discover its power.

Mentioned in this episode: the launch of Colugo's Astrology Collection and Tara's daily posts on the moon's position and its meaning.

Christy, Chief Parent Officer at Colugo, is joined by Marissa Koblitz Kingman, a white-collar criminal defense lawyer in New Jersey. Marissa shares her perspective on raising a bi-racial daughter as a white woman and single mom. Her advice centers around listening to and validating her daughter's experiences and following her daughter's lead.

Mentioned in this episode: Black Lives Matter, George Floyd's murder, and radical acceptance.

Christy, Chief Parent Officer at Colugo, is joined by Meenal Lee, Founder & CEO of Lil' Mixins. Meenal breaks down why we've been seeing a rise in food allergies since the 1990s and provides specific and totally doable tips to help you to prevent food allergies in your kids. Christy and Meenal also talk about the hidden costs of breastfeeding, the perks of "do less parenting," and the resilience of kids during COVID.

Mentioned in this episode: chemical-free baby wipes, the overuse of antibiotics, and the first 3 seasons of the Crown.

Christy, Chief Parent Officer at Colugo, is joined by Akaynia Dixon, who responded to our outreach looking for Colugo community members who wanted to share their story on our podcast. Akaynia is a veteran of the Navy, holder of 5 college degrees, and mom to a 17-year-old, 14-year-old, and new baby. Akaynia shares some lessons learned as a mom of 3, including why you should listen to your gut and avoid stockpiling diapers before your baby is born. Christy and Akaynia also chat about their kids' dream travel plans for post-COVID trips. And, Akaynia shares why she loves her Colugo Compact stroller.

Mentioned in this episode: Holle formula, Babycenter app, and Primally Pure deodorant.

It's a very special episode of Today We Tried - Twins Talk with Fritz and Lark! Christy, Chief Parent Officer at Colugo, is joined by her 4-year-old twins. They cover a wide range of topics, from the movie Soul to future career plans to the new baby who will be joining their family this spring. It's a short and very sweet conversation that will have you laughing and hopefully inspired to record your own kids in conversation.

Mentioned in this episode: Ramona Quimby books, Batman, and the Pixar movie Soul.

Christy, Chief Parent Officer at Colugo is joined by Debi Yadegari, Founder of Villyge and mom of 5, to talk about setting yourself up for success when you're preparing for parental leave, including how to turn your transition plan into your best asset and establishing open communication with your managers. Christy and Debi also share how Colugo and Villyge support working parents and why cultural shifts, like broader access to parental leave, have to start at the top.

Mentioned in this episode: Why we should re-think the 40 hour workweek, prioritizing yourself as a parent, tennis, and letting go of guilt.

Christy, Chief Parent Officer at Colugo, is joined by Yi-Hsian Godfrey, CEO and Co-Founder Apiari, to chat about building a support network as a parent during this challenging time. Yi-Hsian shares specific tips, including clearly defining your needs, building a "life happens" fund, and lowering expectations at a time when we're all operating over full capacity.

Mentioned in this episode: Good enough parenting, the online game Among Us and the wonders of a beehive.