Happy Thursday! This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, we’re TIRED (sorry!!!) — we’re low on sleep over here, but we’re sharing what we’re doing to try and fix that. We dive into the age-old debate: should you let your baby “cry it out”? (We’re figuring it out in real time.) And of course, we talk about all the sleep-deprived mishaps—can’t pay for dinner, left the car running, lost phones... it’s been a week.

We also give a quick house update (spoiler alert: we still don’t know what’s happening, and we’re supposed to move in a week—fun!!).

And in Things We DMed Each Other, we discovered laptops maybe shouldn’t sit on your lap?? Add that to the list of things no one warned us about.

And for this week’s brain break—well, we needed one. So much so that we literally couldn’t remember what we were supposed to talk about.

We LOVE YOU GUYS!

Timestamps:

00:00:00 Welcome back to Two Parents & A Podcast

00:02:05 Is food before 1 just for fun?

00:06:29 Weekly house update (kind of lol)

00:14:07 Breaking rules & bad karma

00:21:47 Tap-to-pay incident

00:27:07 We’re a little sleep deprived

00:29:22 Should you let your baby “cry it out”?

00:46:40 Dining out is getting harder

00:48:20 Things We DMed Eachother: Laptops shouldn’t sit on your lap?!

00:52:35 LOVE YOU GUYS!

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Happy Thursday! This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, we’re talking about what it really means to have good neighbors—because as you guys put it, “you can renovate a house, but you can’t buy good neighbors.”

We start with some Year 1 milestone updates (why am I irrationally sad?!), from moving Tate into her own room to starting solids (Harrison has officially been named Chief Solids Officer). Plus, we recap our first annual neighborhood block party—a new tradition in the making!

Next, we break down what today’s ‘village’ to raise a child actually looks like—and specifically, how we’ve built ours. Then, we’re diving into communication in relationships (and in general!)—the good, the bad, and why ‘clean’ means something completely different to both of us.

In Things We DMed Each Other, we have to talk about Frida’s breast milk-flavored ice cream (yes, really—it’s not an April Fools’ joke). And finally, we’re (well actually just me Harrison had to leave for a meeting LOL) responding to your comments before wrapping up.

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Timestamps 

00:00:00 Welcome back to Two Parents & A Podcast

00:02:33 Year 1 milestone updates - moving baby to own room and solids update 

00:11:33 Our first annual neighborhood block party 

00:20:23 You can’t buy good neighbors

00:26:13 What does today’s ‘village’ to raise a child look like? 

00:32:50 Communication in relationships

00:39:10 Different definitions of clean 

00:46:05 Things We DMed: Frida Breast Milk-Flavored Ice Cream

00:51:30 Responding To The Comments

00:52:43 LOVE YOU GUYS! 

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Happy Thursday! This week, we dive into “default parent syndrome”—what it means, how it’s not good or bad (unless you’re experiencing it and you think it is!!), and how it could be your own fault if you’re the default parent?? But first - we talk about our housing update (I think we’re moving into a hotel… Eloise at the Plaza 🤝 Tate at the [insert Austin hotel here]), recap our Aspen trip (plus answered your questions about we handled childcare while traveling) and is it OK for babies to cry on planes (+ a bunch more of airplane talk lol).

In Things We DMed Each Other, we talk about Frontier clapping back at Southwest and the viral TikTok trend on teaching kids to share.

Then, we’re responding to your comments (trying this for the first time!!!) about building family traditions. And in this week’s Brain Break, we read a sweet (but hilarious) text from Harrison’s dad.

We LOVE YOU GUYS!

Timestamps:

00:00:00 Welcome back to Two Parents & A Podcast!

00:01:20 We made our “What Happens If…” housing plan

00:07:55 Aspen trip recap

00:13:33 How to find child care while traveling

00:19:33 The most amazing customer service experience

00:24:42 Crying babies on airplanes

00:32:05 Things We DMed Each Other: Southwest vs. Frontier

00:38:16 Things DMed Each Other: Teaching Kids to Share on TikTok

00:42:20 Responding To The Comments: Building Family Traditions

00:45:50 Listener Question: Being the “default parent” is exhausting…

00:58:20 Brain Break: A text from Harrison’s dad

01:00:02 LOVE YOU GUYS!

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Happy Thursday! We’re back with another episode, and this one has a little bit of everything. First up—the ongoing gift saga continues (because of course it’s not over yet - but this time we have a solution???). Then, we get into the dynamics of double dating—and how I might talk too much (I think it’s OK though bc I talk for a living? lol) 

We intro’d solid foods this week!!! So we chat about that plus an update on my pumping/breastfeeding journey. 

And in HUGE news… we made an offer on a house! We’re talking through all the house-hunting updates, property taxes & creeping on people on Zillow hahahha OH and an update on the nanny share… Also, we’re throwing a block party?! We might be THOSE neighbors now (or our neighbors might trying to be convince us to stay??). 

In Things We DMed Each Other, we’re chatting drinking vs. social isolation and why all couples are actually the same.

Listener Qs this week: Breaking parenting “rules” (and finding the joy in parenting) and our opinions on long-distance relationships. And we’re wrapping up with a Brain Break: the best & worst purchases from the first six months of parenthood (spoiler alert: our fav thing is cheap from Target!!!).

We LOVE YOU GUYS!!

Timestamps:

00:00:00 Welcome back to Two Parents & A Podcast! 

00:01:35 The gift saga continues…

00:05:05 The dynamics of double dating

00:12:30 Introducing our 6 month old to solid foods + an update on my pumping/breastfeeding journey

00:21:37 We made an offer on a house!!! + other house hunting updates

00:33:00 We’re throwing a block party with the neighbors!! 

00:35:10 Things We DMed Eachother: Drinking vs. Social Isolation

00:44:17 Things We DMed Eachother: All couples are the same

00:47:00 Listener Q: Breaking parenting “rules” + finding joy in parenting?

00:54:37 Listener Q: Opinions on long distance relationships?

01:02:20 Brain Break: Best & worst purchases in the first 6 months 

01:05:15 LOVE YOU GUYS! 

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Happy Thursday! We’re back with another episode, and this one’s a fun one. Getting ahead of this now - I’m SORRY for the scream at the beginning (but I know you guys understand 🕷️🕷️). First up—Harrison just launched a new product (not an ad #NoFreeAds). Then, we get into our family’s secret languages (do you have one??), an update on Tate (she’s 6 months old!!! is this the end of pumping?), and the TL;DR of the house situation is that there’s no update and we’re like 30 days out.

We’re also talking about friendship after kids—does having a baby mean losing friends? Does your FRIENDS having babies mean losing friends? And how can you be a supportive friend when your bestie becomes a parent? Plus a reminder to pay attention to how your friends talk about their partners!!!

A sweet dad-to-be calls in and we share our #1 tips for prepping for baby.

And, of course, we’re ending with the usual chaos—Fyre Festival 2 is somehow happening (allegedly), and we have some (alleged) thoughts.

We LOVE YOU GUYS!!

Timestamps:

00:00:00 Welcome back to Two Parents & A Podcast!
00:03:50 Harrison launched a new product!! (#NotAnAd lol)
00:07:35 Your family’s secret language
00:09:20 Tate is turning 6 months old (am I done pumping??)
00:12:55 Our weekly house update (TL;DR - there’s no update)
00:17:28 Skincare company recalls acne treatment due to cancer-linked chemicals?!
00:19:34 Things We DMed Eachother: Babysitting co-ops are a thing?!
00:25:15 Things We DMed Eachother: “My friends abandoned me when they had kids”
00:31:15 Listener Question: How can you be a supportive friend to new parents?
00:38:20 Pay attention to how your friends speak about their partners
00:45:50 Listener Question: How can I prepare to be a first-time dad?
00:48:20 Brain Break: Fyre Festival 2
00:51:45 LOVE YOU GUYS!

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Happy Thursday! We’re back with another episode, and this one’s fun. First up—Apple just dropped a kid-friendly watch?! (Have they been listening to the pod??? LOL) Then, we get into date night swaps with the neighbors (GENIUS), house hunting stress (shoutout Zillow addiction), and a shocking revelation… Harrison just found out babies under six months can’t wear sunscreen (ps. Tate has NEVER worn sunscreen - apparently he just didn’t know why lmao).

Introducing our new segment (OK we’re just testing it but…): Table Topics! It’s all about the convos you’d have at dinner with your “parent friends” - relationships, pop culture, personal finances, parenting—and we want to hear from you! This week: Is “no kids ever” a relationship deal breaker? Plus, pushing yourself out of your comfort zone. Let us know in the comments if you like the new segment, and drop a voice memo with your question/comment/take for next week - https://memo.fm/twoparentsandapod/

And, of course, we’re ending with the usual chaos—plane crashes, Katy Perry in space, and people (read: Harrison) screaming at Waymo cars.

We LOVE YOU GUYS!!

Timestamps:

00:00:00 Welcome back to Two Parents & A Podcast!

00:01:10 Apple came out with a kid-friendly watch?!

00:04:25 Date night swaps with the neighbors

00:07:40 Do you have a “side of the bed”?!

00:09:45 The house hunting continues… (s/o Zillow)

00:18:48 Harrison learns babies under 6 months can’t wear sunscreen

00:22:53 Table Topic: Is “no kids ever" a relationship deal breaker?

00:36:55 Table Topic: Getting out of your comfort zone

00:42:57 Things We DMed Eachother: Plane crashes & Katy Perry going to space

00:49:20 Brain Break: Yelling at Waymo’s

00:54:05 LOVE YOU GUYS!

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Happy Thursday!!!! You might have seen the lady TikTok who speaks to her baby like an adult (hahaha it’s been a fun week)… Harrison (the “man who stole that lady’s baby”) and I talk all about talking to your baby vs. baby talking and the reaction from the internet.

Then, big life update: we’re moving! (MAYBE??!) We get into the renting vs. buying debate, what makes sense for us right now, and what we think our next steps are. ALSO - did you know the average age of a first time homebuyer is 38 years old?? Like.. we’re golden.

Things we DMed sparks discussion on the California’s new child influencer laws and some of our childhood memories on vacation (spoiler alert: pyramids are NOT made out of sand & King Tut was real…). Plus we talk about why the new iPhone update might be ruining our lives. (Apple would summarize the description above as “Talking to babies about King Tut ruining lives” - BUT ACTUALLY like WHAT the heck are these summaries).

As always, we LOVE YOU GUYS. Comment and tell me if you guys rent or own (I’m so curious and we literally have no idea what we’re gonna do!!!!)

Timestamps:

00:00:00 Welcome back to another episode of Two Parents & A Podcast!

00:06:00 How to remember someone’s name

00:09:05 The lady that talks to her baby on Tik Tok

00:14:20 We’re moving - Renting vs. buying your house

00:26:40 Moving away from your kids / boarding school

00:29:07 California's new child influencer laws

00:34:57 The Sovereign Child by Aaron Struggle

00:37:45 90% of childhood memories are from family vacations

00:45:50 The new iPhone update is the WORST

00:48:00 LOVE YOU GUYS!

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Happy Thursday! In today’s episode, we dive into baby feeding – breast, bottle, combo – all of it. We’re answering all YOUR questions—my personal breastfeeding journey, the mental struggles of breastfeeding, and what we’ve learned about formulas in the US vs. Europe. This is probably my #1 asked topic on social (and honestly, what’s on my mind most of the time), so I’m excited we sat down and shared our experience / what we’ve learned.

BUT ALSO, we share a funny (and sleep-deprived) mistake we made (think: Dude, where’s my car?), the Valentine’s Day present gone wrong (gift saga part 2983479), and apparently, Harrison got held up at gunpoint one time??

As always, we love sharing our parenting journey with you, so we hope this episode gives you laughs and some helpful insights (disclaimer: our research is ChatGPT heavy and this isn’t “Two Doctors & a Pod” so please don’t take this as ADVICE). And - one last thing - we’re still LEARNING.. appreciate any and all thoughts, formula recs, and resources in the comments!!!!

We LOVE YOU GUYS!!

Timestamps:

00:00:00 Welcome back to another episode of Two Parents & A Podcast!

00:02:05 Can gym dates replace dinner dates?

00:03:35 We lost our car (thanks to 5-month sleep regression!)

00:08:35 Valentine’s Day gift gone wrong

00:13:25 Harrison held up at gunpoint???

00:18:25 Q&A: Breastfeeding vs formula?

00:25:09 Q&A: Can you talk about the mental struggles of breastfeeding/pumping?

00:33:25 Q&A: US vs European formula? (thanks ChatGPT!)

00:44:15 RIP Parenting Confessions

00:45:45 Things we DMed: Expectant mother parking & Bitcoin founder

00:50:30 Brain Break: Canada vs US hockey game

00:51:54 LOVE YOU GUYS!!!

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Happy Thursday! In today’s episode, Harrison and I are revisiting the “money talk” from episode 10 of Just Alex (RIP, but here's the link: https://youtu.be/8CUxKXQNztk) and breaking down how our financial plans have changed post-baby. We’re diving into our joint finances (what we said we were gonna do, but spoiler alert: didn’t), the costs of childcare, and how we’re setting up a college fund for Tate. We also chat about everything from the costs of parenthood we didn’t expect, to what’s been surprisingly expensive, and other ways we’re planning for the future (are we putting the baby on payroll???).

Plus, as always - we've got a few laughs along the way – including what I almost threw at Harrison, things we DMed eachother, and an even deeper dive into the scam that is girl scout cookies (ALL ALLEGED).

As always, we love sharing our experiences and just need to make the disclaimer: THIS IS NOT FINANCIAL ADVICE!!! Whether you're in a relationship, expecting, or just curious about how others handle money, we hope this episode sparks some useful conversations.

We LOVE YOU GUYS!!

Timestamps:

00:00:00 – Welcome back to Two Parents & A Podcast!!!
00:03:30 – Making your wedding your own
00:09:05 – A letter from your ex...
00:14:15 – Breaking down our joint finances (again… post-baby) – joint bank account, buying food, financial accountability
00:22:50 – Q&A: What’s one financial tip you would give to someone who just turned 30?
00:29:30 – Q&A: How much childcare really costs (nanny/nanny-share vs. daycare OR stay-at-home)
00:38:50 – Q&A: How much does a hospital bill actually cost?
00:41:50 – Q&A: Financial planning for a baby’s future (529 plan, custodial accounts, and putting our baby on payroll LOL)
00:46:05 – Q&A: What’s one thing that you didn’t expect to cost so much when it comes to parenthood?
00:49:15 – I almost threw WHAT at Harrison?!
00:41:40 – Things we DMed each other: Coke vs cigs
00:56:30 – Girl Scout’s scam continued…
00:58:15 – Do you know why plastic straws were banned?!
01:00:00 – LOVE YOU GUYS!!!

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On THIS WEEK’s episode – We’re diving into a juicy Q&A about s*x, intimacy, and date nights post-baby (and other Qs but that's the juicy stuff)! We talk all things keeping the spark alive as parents, navigating intimacy while breastfeeding, and how we've avoid falling into any sort of "roommate phase" (disclaimer: we know, we know - we're still new at this). We also touch on some of your other questions like managing anxiety around milk supply, coping with a tough pregnancy, and tips for taking your baby everywhere (yes, even to a hockey game 4 hours away!).

And of course, we’ve got some hilarious parenting confessions (well - I think they are hilarious... I think Harrison says "not funny" like 10x) and a talk about sl*tty pumping (don’t ask, just listen).

As always, if you're here for parenting advice, don’t get too excited – we’re just figuring it out along the way and sharing our experiences with you. We LOVE YOU GUYS!

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Timestamps:

00:00:00 – Welcome back to Two Parents & a Podcast!!

00:01:00 – How often do you go to the dentist?

00:05:40 – Our new nanny

00:09:40 – Cancelling on your babysitter

00:14:00 – We need to go on a date…

00:21:05 – Q&A: What is your secret to keeping your romance alive with a baby? Thoughts on sex life while breastfeeding…

00:31:15 – Q&A: How do you avoid falling into the roommate phase postpartum?

00:33:02 – Q&A: Anxiety around milk supply? How do you cope with your milk supply from a fellow “just enough-er”?

00:37:30 – Q&A: Really struggling with the pregnancy process, is there any tips you have to enjoy it?

00:40:25 – Q&A: How do you manage to take Tate everywhere? For example the hockey game in Dallas

00:44:28 – Sl*tty pumping

00:45:20 – Parenting confessions

00:47:36 – LOVE YOU GUYS!

#twoparentsandapod

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