Two Parents & A Podcast

This week we’re recapping an unreal Friendsgiving weekend, talking about the parenting moments we want to carry into our own home (hello, polite kids!), and unpacking Alex’s latest pregnancy mystery: is the chiropractor helping… or is it all a scam?! (like DENTISTS!)

We also get into solo date nights, the official debut of the Caddy, the comeback of corded headphones (??), and if it’s better to overshare or gatekeep (guess which one of us does which LOL).  Plus: Tate’s newest developments, the most random thing that instantly stops her from crying, and two wild DMs — McDonald’s blank-box Happy Meals and a designer who rebranded Gushers into a “healthy” fruit chew.

As always, LOVE YOU GUYS! 

Timestamps:

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

00:00:38 It’s Thanksgiving eve week (LOL)

00:05:15 The art of a solo dinner date 

00:07:15 We’re finally talking about the Caddy!! 

00:10:30 Triple-tasking: laptop, TV & music

00:12:50 Are corded headphones back?

00:17:40 Oversharing vs. gatekeeping

00:19:58 My experience is a chiropractor for Pregnancy back & neck pain

00:22:58 Giving back this holiday season

00:27:14 Friendsgiving at the ranch 

00:32:05 

00:35:06 Is it cheating to re-plate store-bought food?

00:39:05 Quick pause for some Tate developmental updates 

00:41:59 Raising polite kids

00:43:08 What’s the most unique thing you can do to make a kid stop crying?

00:44:59 Things We DMed Each Other: McDonald’s _______  Meals

00:49:53 Things We DMed Each Other: Rebranding Gushers as a health gummy

00:53:40 LOVE YOU GUYS! 

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This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, we’re joined by MacKenzie Price (founder of Alpha School) to talk about the future of education — and what parents can do at home right now to help their kids love learning.

MacKenzie is a mom who noticed her daughters going from curious and excited to totally bored in a top-rated traditional school. Instead of accepting “that’s just how school is,” she set out to understand why—and ended up building a new model that puts passion, curiosity, and real-life skills back at the center.

We talk about the practical things parents can try at home: simple ways to make learning feel engaging, how AI can support reading and math by making it more personalized, what “good” vs. “bad” screen time looks like, and why paying attention to your child’s natural interests can make such a difference.

Then we zoom out and talk about what school in the U.S. could look like over the next decade as AI becomes part of the classroom — more personalized, more flexible, and potentially giving kids valuable time back for the skills they use in real life. MacKenzie shares great examples of what happens when kids have a little more space to explore, from public-speaking projects to creative deep dives that turn into something bigger.

Timestamps: 

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

00:00:36 Meet MacKenzie Price (Founder, Alpha School)

00:06:05 How is Alpha School doing learning differently?

00:10:32 Why does AI belong in the classroom?

00:15:28 Will this style of learning be the norm in 5–10 years?

00:17:02 What can traditional schools borrow from this model?

00:22:30 What are easy ways to make learning more engaging at home?

00:37:27 What are MacKenzie’s long-term hopes for U.S. education?

00:40:48 Rethinking screen time vs “good” screen time

00:43:45 How can parents help their kids discover their passions?

00:52:58 Why doing things differently matters

00:56:51 Could this learning model work without AI?

00:58:45 Parent resources, apps & where to start

01:00:18 Thanks for listening!

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This week’s episode is a total mix of everything on our minds: being “busy,” toddler obsessions, men’s pants (please help), a quick birth plan update, and that moment when your baby feels so grown… until you look back and realize they were tiny.

In Things We DMed Each Other, we get into toddler skincare — and why “safe on skin” doesn’t always mean “safe on the mind” — plus a social experiment where a woman called churches asking for formula (and the results were surprising).

And then, of course, TWO Bickers of the Week: whether it’s ever okay to double dip, and if a man can eat a pregnant woman’s food (spoiler: he cannot).

We also wanted to make sure all the new parents in our community are aware of the recent ByHeart recall. We shared what we know and understand, and wanted to link a resource with the most up-to-date info:
https://byheart.com/pages/an-update-from-our-founders-on-our-voluntary-recall-november-2025

Timestamps:

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

00:01:55 The glorification of being “busy”

00:05:07 Why young toddlers love baby dolls

00:06:25 Please comment your recs for comfortable men’s pants

00:12:05 My birth plan for baby #2

00:14:17 How close to your due date would you let your husband travel?

00:17:17 Potential names for baby #2

00:18:37 When your baby feels grown in the moment (and tiny later)

00:21:20 When people say a baby girl looks just like her dad…

00:24:27 The ByHeart recall

00:34:40 Do you really need a gadget for everything?

00:37:05 When will Tate get her first haircut?

00:38:38 Things We DMed Each Other: Toddler skincare

00:41:29 Things We DMed Each Other: Baby formula “social experiment”

00:49:00 Bicker of the Week: Is it ever OK to double dip?

00:54:00 Bicker of the Week: Can a man eat a pregnant woman’s food?

01:00:17 LOVE YOU GUYS

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This week on Two Parents & A Podcast - we’re answering YOUR relationship questions! From how we met (and yes, we found the texts 😂) to who first brought up wanting a baby - we’re walking you through our full relationship timeline.

We get into the real-life relationship stuff - resentment, mental load, and the three easiest things you can do to be a better partner (according to us, obviously). Plus, what it’s actually like to share your relationship online. 

Somewhere in the middle, there’s a quick Austin recs detour (s/o Carly), a micro Bicker of the Week about flowers (and old folks homes), and a recap of how our holiday cards went (we’ve flipped Harrison!!!).

LOVE YOU GUYS!!! Thanks for sending in such good questions ❤️

Timestamps:

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

00:06:07 Relationship Q&A: How did y’all meet?

00:15:48 Brief Q&A intermission for some Austin recs 😂

00:24:03 Relationship Q&A: Who first brought up the topic of wanting a baby? And how?

00:27:14 Relationship Q&A: Do you guys ever deal with resentment? If so, how do you get past it?

00:30:30 Relationship Q&A: How to make your partner recognize and help with the mental load?

00:35:40 Relationship Q&A: How do you handle parenting style disagreements?

00:39:14 Another Q&A intermission for a micro Bicker of the Week: Flowers 

00:40:52 Relationship Q&A: How difficult is it to pretend things are fine for the internet/podcast? Even if it’s a small fight

00:45:45 Relationship Q&A: What would you guys say are the 3 easiest things to do to be a better dad/partner?

00:51:15 Relationship Q&A: Can you do an example of the person A/B in a real situation? This seems so helpful!

00:55:24 What’s something you used to think mattered in a relationship… but now realize doesn’t?

00:57:55 LOVE YOU GUYS!

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This week on Two Parents & A Podcast — it’s our 2 YEAR ANNIVERSARY!!! We’re celebrating two years together by looking back on the highlights, funniest moments (you guys already know this one LOL), low points, and the best thing we did for our relationship this past year. 

But before we get all sentimental… we’re talking about why Daylight Saving Time is every parent’s worst nightmare, whether adults should keep foul balls at baseball games (+ I discovered what a 50/50 raffle is hahahahha), and when a baby OFFICIALLY becomes a toddler. Plus — is it too early to decorate for Christmas? (Apparently not this year???)

We talk a lot about pepper (NEED you guys to chime in in the comments) and there’s also a classic Bicker of the Week: Apple Maps vs. Google Maps (!!!).

LOVE YOU GUYS

Timestamps:

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

00:02:29 It’s our 2 year anniversary!!!

00:06:26 Why Daylight Saving Time is the bane of parents’ existence

00:10:05 Should adults keep foul balls at baseball games—or give them to kids?

00:21:45 When does your baby officially become a toddler?

00:23:54 Is it too early to decorate for Christmas?

00:31:00 Would you like fresh pepper with that?

00:33:48 Should you still celebrate your dating anniversary after marriage?

00:38:05 Fresh pepper (continued 😂)

00:43:19 We think we have our wedding date?! 

00:51:07 Year 2 Recap: Highlights from the past year

00:53:05 Year 2 Recap: Funniest moments

00:56:24 Year 2 Recap: Low points

00:59:10 Year 2 Recap: Best thing we did for our relationship

01:01:39 Bicker of the Week: Apple Maps vs. Google Maps

01:04:27 Things We DMed Each Other: Second-born boys are more likely to be troublemakers 

01:06:45 LOVE YOU GUYS! 

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This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, we’re joined by the Rochells (or should we call them the Kuch family??) — Allison Kuch (content creator, podcaster & self-proclaimed “30-year-old teen mom”) and her husband Isaac Rochell (former NFL player turned broadcaster and certified girl dad) for a double date.

We talk about everything — from how they met at Notre Dame (and yes their first date was at Starbucks like Google says) to surviving long distance, navigating finances, and redefining “success” after becoming parents.

They open up about solo parenting while busy with work travel, postpartum depression, exclusive pumping for a year (aka living attached to “the robot”), prenups, and how they keep their relationship strong through all of it.

Plus: girl vs. boy parenting, who’s the better cook (“Dads Eat Last” energy), their flight-point obsession, and what their next chapter looks like now that life after football is in full swing.

Timestamps: 

00:00:00 Cold open — Baby #2 gender chat, “girl dad” → “boy dad,” how many kids?

00:03:31 Welcome + guest intro — Allison Kuch & Isaac Rochell (Double Date)

00:06:15 From NFL to content — vulnerability and sharing real life online

00:17:38 Money talk — dual-income setup, advisors, and the (non)-prenup story

00:26:36 Prioritizing the relationship — different sleep needs, at-home dates, flexibility

00:33:12 “Dads Eat Last” — Isaac cooks, dishes, and their bedtime routine together

00:41:00 Solo parenting — systems, setting each other up, and staying supportive

00:43:25 50/50 parenting in practice (sponsored by Nanit)

00:47:02 It’s not a double date without talking about flights 😂

00:50:30 How they met — Notre Dame and a first date at Starbucks

00:53:10 The breakup… and the pre-planned Bali trip (plus how they rekindled)

00:55:07 Long-distance that worked — trust, frequent visits, costs & FaceTime habits

01:01:30 Redefining “success” after baby — priorities vs. definition, staying ambitious

01:10:00 Football dads & stage moms — healthy pressure vs. letting kids love sports

01:17:07 Postpartum depression & a year of exclusive pumping

01:24:35 Thanks for listening! 

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This week on Two Parents & A Podcast — IT’S A BOY!!! 🎉 We’re breaking down everything from how we found out, how we’re feeling now that we know, and why I was so sure it was a girl (spoiler: I was wrong).

We get into the excitement, the nerves, and what we’re most looking forward to about welcoming a little boy, plus our thoughts on gender-reveal parties and which old wives’ tales actually held up.

Before all that — family-style dinners at weddings (the BEST??), a father-son moment at the World Series, and a full pregnancy update with all the latest symptoms.

In Bicker of the Week: is it gross to put your suitcase on the bed? (We NOW have the same take LOL) And of course, in Things We DMed Each Other: why McDonald’s Diet Coke just hits different, and getting ready for Tate’s second Halloween 👻

LOVE YOU GUYS — thanks for celebrating this big moment with us!! 💙

Timestamps: 

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

00:02:54 It’s a boy!!!

00:04:05 Is family style dinner the best way to do a wedding?!

00:07:20 Is THIS an etiquette “party foul”?

00:13:52 Father-son moment at the World Series 

00:16:26 How we told our families the baby’s gender

00:19:32 Pregnancy update: all the latest symptoms

00:26:32 Why I was SO SURE it was a girl…

00:28:30 How we feel about having a boy

00:33:36 What makes us nervous about having a baby boy

00:36:20 House updates: prepping for another baby! 

00:38:32 How we found out we were having a boy

00:40:45 Our thoughts on gender reveal parties

00:43:30 10 Old wive’s tales for predicting gender

00:49:12 Bicker of the Week: Is it gross to put your suitcase on the bed?

00:51:30 Things We DMed Eachother: Why Diet Coke at McDonald’s tastes better

00:54:00 Getting ready for Halloween! 

00:56:33 LOVE YOU GUYS! 

#twoparentsandapod

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This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, we’re covering it all — from our AI school tour (yes, AI school is a real thing??) to wedding and honeymoon updates (we may have picked a destination?? (& its a SECRET)) and life with a toddler who’s officially transitioning to one nap.

We’re also talking first-trimester nausea (Sea-Bands for the win - maybe??), Harrison’s (and Jules’!!!) Jonas Brothers concert night out (plus Rob’s Backstage Popcorn BTS), and a recap of the Louvre jewel heist bc  we can’t stop thinking about it. 

Then, we get into etiquette that still matters (thank-you notes, “Mr.” and “Ms.”, saying hi to other parents) before Things We DMed Each Other — like the funniest things that are physically impossible during pregnancy and the fact that your heart literally grows while pregnant (!!!).

LOVE YOU GUYS!

Timestamps:

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

00:00:55 How to start posting content (without cringing)

00:08:00 Jonas Brothers Concert Recap + Rob’s Backstage Popcorn

00:14:29 Wedding planning & honeymoon updates 

00:19:30 Louvre jewel heist recap

00:24:20 Toddler updates: dropping naps & bottles 

00:28:40 Pregnancy update: nausea, Sea-Bands, trending better

00:34:05 Bicker of the Week: Man vs. Purse

00:37:10 School discussion: at-home, public/private, Alpha (AI school)

00:54:00 Etiquette that still matter (Mr./Ms., thank-you notes)

01:01:50 Things We DMed: funny things impossible during pregnancy

01:03:48 Things We DMed: your heart literally grows in pregnancy

01:05:05 LOVE YOU GUYS

#twoparentsandapod

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This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, we’re joined by Dr. Ari Brown (board-certified pediatrician and author of the bestselling 411 book series) for a conversation about what truly matters for your baby’s health.

Dr. Brown brings decades of experience helping parents cut through the noise of modern parenting. In this episode, she shares evidence-backed guidance on pregnancy nutrition (what to eat and what to avoid), the latest research on Tylenol use during pregnancy, and the other lifestyle choices that actually influence your baby’s development during pregnancy. (PLUS how to tell what’s real medical advice versus internet myths.) 

We also asked about newborn and toddler health — everything from Hep B shots and vitamin K right after birth to vaccines, breast milk versus formula, picky eating, and how to handle screen time for young kids.

Science-based, judgment-free, and grounded in real pediatric expertise, this episode covers everything we (and you guys!!!) are genuinely curious about when it comes to keeping your baby healthy.

Timestamps: 

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

00:00:30 Meet Dr. Ari Brown — board-certified pediatrician & author of the 411 book series

00:07:11 Pregnancy nutrition: best foods for baby growth + what to avoid

00:21:32 Tylenol & ibuprofen during pregnancy — what research says

00:25:16 How to separate real medical advice from internet noise

00:27:40 Medication for nausea, depression & anxiety in pregnancy

00:32:40 What lifestyle choices actually impact baby development

00:34:48 Newborn care in the hospital: Hep B, vitamin K & eye ointment

00:39:50 Vaccines explained — what every new parent should know

00:53:48 Why U.S. kids’ health is declining (Dr. Brown’s perspective)

00:55:07 Toddler nutrition 101: balanced meals & picky eaters

00:59:27 Breast milk vs formula — finding what works for your family

01:00:57 Screen time for kids — realistic guidelines for parents

01:04:27 Dr. Ari Brown’s final thoughts on parenting today

01:06:16 Thanks for listening!

#twoparentsandapod

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This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, we’re breaking down how pregnancy #2 has changed our relationship. From deeper connection and more appreciation to a few more... heated moments (hi, hormones), we’re talking about what this season has brought up for us both.

We get into the big stuff: how communication looks different this time around, how we handle conflict during high-emotion days, and how partners can take care of themselves while supporting someone who’s pregnant (it matters more than you think!!).

Before all that: when’s the best time to travel with a baby (we have thoughts), why this stage of Tate (1 year old!!) might actually be our favorite yet, and a discussion on the “mom guilt” that’s starting to creep in while sick in bed. 

And in Things We DMed Each Other: a $30K baby-name consultant (????????) and a debate over whether pregnancy is actually harder than running a marathon (we’re siding with pregnancy). Oh and Harrison is wondering if either of us can secretly sing hahahahaha 

LOVE YOU GUYS  ❤️

Timestamps:

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

00:02:42 When is the best time to travel with a baby in the first year?

00:10:00 Why this stage of parenthood has been our favorite so far

00:13:23 Mom guilt during pregnancy

00:17:04 How pregnancy is impacting our relationship

00:19:04 The positive changes pregnancy brought to our relationship

00:26:30 Dealing with conflict during high-emotion (and high-hormone) times

00:43:15 How partners can take care of themselves while supporting a pregnant partner

00:46:50 CWhy clear communication matters more than ever during pregnancy

00:49:00 Things We DMed: The $30K baby name consultant 

00:51:12 Things We DMed: Is pregnancy really harder than a marathon?

00:55:45 LOVE YOU GUYS!

#twoparentsandapod

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