Episodes

Feb. 7, 2023

Forgiving Our Mistakes As Moms

Love punishing yourself for even the teensiest mom mistakes? Here's how to work through parenting mistakes big and small, let go of the accompanying guilt, and model healthy self-compassion for your kids.
Jan. 31, 2023

Mom Milestones (with guest Grace Farris)

When's the last time someone told you you were doing a great job as a mom just for keeping your kids alive? Can't remember? Grace Farris, writer and illustrator of the book "Mom Milestones" is here to tell us that we are doi…
Jan. 24, 2023

Small Budget Changes That Add Up

Do you need to douse yourself with cold water in order to get up the courage to look in your bank account? We asked our listeners about bite-sized budget tips that make paying their monthly bills a little less stressful.
Jan. 17, 2023

Can We Praise Our Kids TOO Much?

Can kids' resilience be harmed with an excess of praise? Here's how to talk to our kids so that they feel loved and validated– but not excessively or disingenuously complimented.
Jan. 10, 2023

Is Sharing Caring?

What are we really teaching kids when we force them to share with others? Is it a lesson about caring and kindness, or is it more about obligation and social customs? Molly and Blaire discuss why sharing isn't necessarily al…
Jan. 3, 2023

Easy and Fun Projects for Kids (with guest Erica Domesek)

"What are we doing today, Mom?" Never stress about answering this dreaded question again with Erica Domesek's book "P.S.– We Made This," which is chock-full of creative and colorful at-home projects - no trip to Michael's re…
Dec. 27, 2022

The Good Things: Our 2022 Takeaways

It's been a year. Molly and Blaire look back on the good, the bad, and the mathematically questionable from 2022.
Dec. 20, 2022

How to Fight: Healthy Conflict Resolution

Does your little one constantly have "big feelings" with you, their peers, or their siblings that make you have big feelings of your own? Here's how to make everyone's big feelings a little bit smaller.
Dec. 13, 2022

Best of: Getting Kids Outside with Meghan Fitzgerald

In this "Best of" episode, we discuss why it’s worth the effort to get our kids playing outside, even in cold or rainy weather, with guest Meghan Fitzgerald of Tinkergarten, which offers purposeful outdoor play opportunities…
Dec. 6, 2022

Can We Be Happier as Moms?

Is motherhood supposed to be nonstop fun? And if it's not, are we doing it wrong? We asked our listeners what having a "happy motherhood" means to them.
Nov. 29, 2022

Scared of the Dark: Helping Kids Conquer Their Fears

Are your child's nighttime terrors making nighttime a terror for you too? If the things that go bump in the night are consistently haunting your child, here are a few interventions that actually work.
Nov. 22, 2022

You vs. Your Kid's School (And How To Get on the Same Page)

Does your child's teacher discipline or educate differently than you would like? Before you march down to the principal's office, here are some ways to have a constructive, calm discussion about your concerns with your child…
Nov. 15, 2022

Why Kids Lie

Has your little one started telling tales, and not the fun-cute-toddler-rant kind? Here's why kids lie and what we can do about it.
Nov. 8, 2022

Forming a Stronger Bond with Our Kids

Do you worry that you're not forming a strong bond with your toddler, or have lost the bond you used to have? Plenty of things could be contributing to that fact, and none of them are your fault.
Nov. 1, 2022

Solo Parenting Seasons (And How to Get Through Them)

Is your spouse away for extended periods of time, leaving you to solo parent the kids for weeks or maybe even months? Solo parenting is tough, but there are ways you and your partner can work together to make it a little eas…
Oct. 25, 2022

I'd Pay for That!

What would you pay any amount of money for if it made your life easier? Sick daycare? Self-dressing toddler clothes? Car Roombas? Our listeners came up with some zillion-dollar ideas that Molly and Blaire want to invent righ…
Oct. 18, 2022

When Partners Parent Differently

Do you and your partner disagree about how to discipline your child? Is it getting in the way of parenting successfully? Molly and Blaire discuss why it’s important to be a united parenting front and simple, actionable steps…
Oct. 11, 2022

Best Of: Our Biggest Parenting Fears

When you’re a parent, “head worrier” is a big part of the job description. While it would be tempting to just bubble wrap our kids until college, in this “best of” episode we discuss how to face - and manage - some of the mo…
Oct. 4, 2022

Birthday Parties: They're a Lot

When did kids' birthday parties get so lavish? What hacks can we use to stay sane and not go broke when planning one? When it comes to your child’s birthday, it may be possible to have your cake and eat it too.
Sept. 27, 2022

Teaching Kids Kindness

One minute it's sweet, one minute it's sour. No, not your chicken dinner. Your household, when your kid is cuddling with you and then turns on a dime and throws a tantrum. How can we show our kids that kindness is king? (And…
Sept. 20, 2022

Wait - We Can Do That? (Brilliant Parenting Approaches Around The World)

What can we learn from parents in China, Denmark, or Taiwan? Parenting is so different around the globe, and it’s always interesting to gain child-rearing perspectives in locales from Lyon to Lichtenstein.
Sept. 13, 2022

Stuff We Swore We'd Never Say (But Still Do)

Ever have a moment where you say something to your kid, and suddenly, somehow, it’s your mom talking? You’re not alone. Here are the things that we- and the #todpurgs fam- swore we’d never say as parents, and somehow do anyw…
Sept. 6, 2022

Play Date Etiquette

Wondering how to find suitable playmates for your kid? Wondering how long playdates should be? Wondering if alcohol will be served? Here's some playdate etiquette for your listening pleasure.
Aug. 30, 2022

Postpartum Depression? or Baby Blues?

Society tells us that motherhood is easy, breezy, beautiful, and natural. So why do new mothers feel anxious, depressed, or alone? And are these feelings signs of post-partum depression or to-be-expected baby blues? Molly an…