Today We Tried

Christy, Chief Parent Officer at Colugo, is joined by Shanna Hocking, founder of Be Yourself Boldly and Associate VP of Individual Giving at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Christy and Shanna chat about family size and how to foster independence and empathy in your kid. As a mom to a preteen, Shanna has a valuable perspective on the joys that come as your kid grows up to give parents of little ones lots to look forward to, whether you have 1 kid or a bigger crew.

Mentioned in this episode: the joy of summer camp, why you shouldn't believe what you hear about only children, and Shanna's podcast One Bold Move a Day.

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 Karla Aghedo, an attorney and founder and CEO of Houston Wellness Workshops for Women (H3W). She and Christy also used to work together in big law. This fall, Karla opted out of Zoom school and took on homeschooling her two boys for the first time and she shares how things have been going so far. Karla shares how she's teaching her boys to be more independent, renegotiating roles with her husband, and trying to implement a bedtime routine for the first time.

Mentioned in this episode: the power of gold stars and taxes, getting outside, why bedtime is important, and lawyer's personality types.

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 and Ted, the Chief Parent Officer and Founder of Colugo and a wife and husband team reflect on the 2 years since Colugo's launch, share some of what they've learned and favorite moments. They shout out the incredible Colugo Team and talk about what's next.

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 Stefanie Trilling, a Manhattan-based mom, and creator of Children's Books for Pandemics. Stefanie has been in the thick of it since COVID hit and she shares her tips for managing stress, including one of our favorite ways to find some alone time - eating dessert in the bath - and a tip to reframe time-outs to make them a helpful tool for the whole family.

Mentioned in this episode: the podcast Nice White Parents, playing chess, and the cuteness of kids imitating our work calls and routines.

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 Courtnee Jones, a childcare professional who has worked in schools, daycare and as a nanny. Courtnee shares advice on how to find the right childcare for your family, including specific things to keep in mind when trying to find childcare during COVID.

Mentioned in this episode: the joy of creating rituals and the importance of reading to your kids.

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 Brittany Dixon, a mom of 2 who has been blogging for over a decade about food, family, travel, and her homeschooling journey on her site, A Healthy Slice of Life. At a time when many of us are considering homeschooling or trying it for the first time, Brittany has great advice that will help you to feel empowered to make the best choices for your family and how to bring more joy into your home, whether or not you're homeschooling.

Mentioned in this episode: The Brave Learner by Julie Bogart and family pizza night.

Christy, Chief Parent Officer at Colugo, is joined by Miriam Williams and Tara Elwell Henning, co-founders of Superkin, to talk about the transition into parenthood and how to maintain and reclaim your identity during this time of big changes and big emotions.

Mentioned in this episode: Hitha Palepu's Five Smart Reads, Dead to Me, Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist, and Superkin's *Add to Resume Campaign to raise $10,000 for Black Mamas Matter Alliance.

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.

Colugo's Chief Parent Officer Christy and its Founder Ted as a husband and wife team with 3 young kids and on this week's episode, they're answering your questions. First, they offer tips to help your baby (and you) to sleep through the night. Then, they share what they do when all 3 of their kids are melting down at the same time, including impromptu dance parties and changing the setting.

Mentioned in this episode: Babywise, Moms on Call, Bringing Up Bebe, and the pros of pacifiers and why a "dreamfeed" can be super fun.

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 Sarah Scott, a licensed teacher who is currently a stay-at-home mom of 2 and blogger at The Scotty Style, to talk about how she's making being home solo with her kids work for her (her husband is a resident physician). Sarah has great tips to share around respectful parenting, being "down to clown" and finding time for herself. She also answers our 5 Fun Questions.

Mentioned in this episode: Unruffled, White Fragility, Bringing Up Bebe, There's No Such Thing as Bad Weather, The Last Dance, and Sarah's Vegan Waffles.

Christy, Chief Parent Officer at Colugo is joined by Jamie Lammers, a mental health counselor and transgender non-binary female who started their transitional journey when their kids were 2 and 6 years old. Jamie shares what worked and what didn't as they transitioned, including the importance of being open with their kids and of leaning into the support of family and the LGBTQ+ community.

Mentioned in this episode: I am Jazz and family events for LGBTQ+ families, including those put on by Family Equality.

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.