Today We Tried

Christy, Chief Parent Officer at Colugo, is joined by Erika Hanson, Founder Suu Kuu and expert in plant-based medicine. They discuss ways to find balance by cultivating emotional, mental, and physical health and how plants and herbs can be a part of that process. Erika shares tips on incorporating plant-based medicine into your life and your kids' lives in a gentle and nourishing way.

Mentioned in this episode: Erika's recipe for Medicinal Chai and Herbal Broth, Waldorf festivals, Oreos, and why kids thrive on a schedule.

Christy, Chief Parent Officer at Colugo, is joined by Ted, her husband and Colugo's founder, to reflect on what 2020 has meant for their family and Colugo. They share some highs and lows from an unexpected year and the lessons and traditions they're bringing with them into 2021. They also share what's next for Colugo.

Mentioned in this episode: Cargo bikes, Morris Arboretum, holiday snack trays, Ethan Allen, Facebook Portal, The Lobster House

Christy, Chief Parent Officer at Colugo, is joined by Heidi Chevez, a mom of 3 teenagers, who is pregnant with baby #4 after having her tubal ligation reversed. She shares her uplifting story of starting again post-divorce and remarriage, how she prepared for her pregnancy, and what she's looking forward to when her baby arrives.

Mentioned in this episode: Brené Brown, matching Christmas pajamas, tubal ligation reversal surgery, advanced maternal age, and family dinner.

Christy, Chief Parent Officer at Colugo and mom to twins + 1, is joined by Marissa Goldstein, founder of Rafi Nova and mom to 2 sets of twins. They share advice that will be helpful whether you're a parent to one or a crew, including the importance of flexibility, building community, and celebrating small wins. Marissa also shares her top travel tips and why it's a good idea to avoid overplanning.

Mentioned in this episode: Jeeps, @thebusytoddler, and portable noise machines.

Guest: Marissa Goldstein, founder Rafi Nova

Christy, Chief Parent Officer at Colugo, is joined by Shaquita Garcia, owner & EIC of Modern Housewives Co to chat about finding ways to fill your own cup during the busy season of early motherhood. Shaquita shares how she rediscovered her creative spark after having her first baby and how she adapted again to baby #2. This episode is for all parents who are in the thick of it - listen to feel seen, validated, and inspired.

Mentioned in this episode: Being an empath, Elf on the Shelf, and Feverish Child Honesty Cards.

Christy, Chief Parent Officer at Colugo, is joined by Shannon Murray-Doffo, founder of Living Loudly, to chat about how to navigate conversations with extended family about holiday gifts for kids by starting from a position of gratitude. They chat about the gift of undivided attention, connecting virtually, respecting budgets, and making grandparents the hero. They also share their own experiences with letting go of disappointment over gifts that might not have been their first choice (for example, light-up Paw Patrol sneakers) and focusing on the joy it brings their kids.

Mentioned in this episode: A 35% discount code for listeners to Living Loudly - enter TodayWeTried35 at checkout, whoopee cushions, dance parties featuring Bon Jovi, I Mom So Hard, and After Hours with Amanda.

To celebrate National Adoption Month, Christy, Chief Parent Officer at Colugo, is joined by Matthew Ramsey, Chief Development Officer at Family Equality, who shares his story of fostering to adopt 2 brothers with his husband. Matthew offers wise and insightful advice for anyone considering adoption and for all parents who want to make sure their kids feel loved and supported. He also highlights the work Family Equality is doing to end discrimination in the foster care system through its advocacy around the pending Supreme Court case Fulton v. City of Philadelphia and it's Every Child Deserves a Family Act. You can go to familyequality.org to find specific ways to get involved.

Mentioned in this episode: Amara, the staggering number of kids who are in the child welfare system, aging out of the child welfare system, beautifully-illustrated Harry Potter books to engage your kids, the Steelers, and icivics.org

Christy, Chief Parent Officer at Colugo, is joined by Erin Erenburg, founder and CEO of Totum Women, to talk about feminism, patriarchy, and motherhood right now. Their chat is full of tips for navigating motherhood during COVID, including renegotiating roles with your partner, finding ways to let go of ambivalence around work, and embracing vulnerability to create deeper connections. Erin also shares how she's stopped her kids from fighting in the back seat and a major potty training win.

Mentioned in this episode: Totum Talks, The First Forty Days, What Good Dads Get Away With, Mrs America, The Feminine Mystique, Planet Box, The Orange Rhino, and Fair Play.

Christy, Chief Parent Officer at Colugo, is joined by her husband and Colugo's founder Ted to share the exciting news that they are expecting baby #4! Join them for a fun conversation about how they get through the first trimester as a family. Christy shares her advice for getting through the symptoms and anxiety that can accompany the first trimester of pregnancy, especially if that pregnancy comes after a loss, including a recommendation to start wearing comfy clothes ASAP, her pregnancy mantras, and ways to ask for help.

Mentioned in this episode: Diclegas, Frosted Cheerios and Apple Jacks, Nameberry.com, and diastasis recti, Ted's Xtracycle cargo bike.

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Today We Tried is brought to you by Colugo, a baby-gear start-up for a new generation of parents. Learn more about our story here. Follow Colugo on Instagram at @hicolugo and Christy at @christy_and_co.

Christy, Chief Parent Officer at Colugo, is joined by Anna Cerilli, founder of Darling June. Anna shares how having a daughter with special needs and going through a divorce forced her to find new metrics of success in ways that have benefited everyone in her family. Christy and Anna discuss why your happiness is a gift to your children, co-parenting, and the downside of being too attached to milestones or gold stars. Anna also shares great advice on how to respond to your kids' questions about people with special needs.

Mentioned in this episode: Conscious Uncoupling, @teamisabellalombardo, homemade Christmas tree ornaments filled with memories, and why emotions can be like volcanos.