Parenthood can be full of tricks—and not the Halloween kind. This week, we’re talking about the things that surprised us after becoming parents: the moments we thought we’d have figured out but didn’t, the lessons we never saw coming, and the funny ways life humbles us along the way.

Of course, it’s not all tricks—there are plenty of treats, too. We share the sweet, heart-filling parts of parenting that make it all worth it. Plus, Carissa gives us a peek into her world as a teacher, with her own “tricks and treats” from the classroom.

Grab your favorite fall snack, and come laugh, relate, and reflect with us as we unwrap the real tricks and treats of parenting.