Are youth sports taking over your calendar? You’re not alone. In this episode, we—two moms raising three kids each in a sports-loving community—open up about the challenges and joys of navigating youth sports with kids aged 9, 7, 6, and 4.5.

We get real about what it means to be a sports family, how our own upbringings shape our decisions, and why it’s okay to press pause and ask:
“Is this still working for our family?”

You’ll hear:

• Why your childhood experience with sports might be influencing your parenting.
  
  
  
• The important questions we always ask before signing up for a new season.
  
  
  
• The emotional and logistical load of youth sports (and how we try to split duties with our partners).
  
  
  
• Our take on whether parents should coach their kids' teams.
  
  
  
• How to re-evaluate your family’s priorities when sports start to take center stage.
  
  
  

Whether you’re a seasoned sports mom or just entering the world of practices, tournaments, and team snacks, this episode will offer perspective, reassurance, and a whole lot of solidarity.

Tune in if you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the sports schedule, wondered if you're doing it “right,” or just need to hear that you’re not the only one Googling “how much is too much?” when it comes to youth activities.

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Heads up: This episode contains adult content—pop in your earbuds if the kids are around!

We are excited to dive into a topic we haven’t discussed in a while: intimacy. Whether you're newly postpartum or deep in the trenches of parenting, we know that maintaining a healthy sex life with your partner can feel complicated—and sometimes like just another thing on your to-do list.

We’re sharing what has worked for us personally, how our sex lives have shifted through different seasons of motherhood, and how we’ve learned to reconnect with our partners along the way.

In this episode, we discuss:

• How sex changes during different stages of parenthood (especially postpartum).
  
  
  
• The impact of hormonal and physical shifts on your desire for intimacy.
  
  
  
• The difference between spontaneous vs. responsive sex drives—and why understanding yours matters.
  
  
  
• Tips for improving communication in the bedroom (hint: start with what you do want).
  
  
  
• Easy ways to rekindle connection and feel more like a team again.
  
  
  

And make sure you stay tuned to the end—we polled our community and we share your amazing, real-life recommendations for improving intimacy that you won’t want to miss.

Whether you're looking to reignite the spark or simply feel closer to your partner, this episode offers practical advice and heartfelt insight to support your relationship.

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If you’re parenting little ones now, the idea of raising pre-teens or teenagers might feel far off—or a little intimidating. These years often come with a tough reputation, but what if they didn’t have to?

In this insightful episode, we’re joined by pediatrician Dr. Hina Talib to talk about how we can start preparing now to enter the teen years with more confidence, connection, and compassion. Too often, teens get labeled as the problem, when in reality, it's our job as parents to prepare and empower them to navigate the challenges ahead.

Dr. Talib shares powerful tools to help our kids feel more respected during this season of life—including the importance of putting ourselves in their shoes, approaching situations with curiosity (not judgment), and creating a safe space for open conversation.

We dive into:

• Why starting family traditions now creates strong connection later
  
  
  
• How to foster independence in preteens to build confidence and resilience
  
  
  
• Body image and how to talk about our kids’ bodies in ways that don’t focus on weight
  
  
  
• The truth about teen mental health—and the most important (and surprising!) thing we can do to support it
  
  
  

Whether your kids are in preschool or approaching middle school, this is a must-listen conversation that will leave you feeling more prepared for what’s ahead—and more empowered to raise confident, connected teens.

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