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39: The Big D (as in Divorce) Dec 30, 2016

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This week Steph and Abby welcome a very special guest, Abby's sister Rachael. She joins the ladies to discuss the tough topic of parenting through divorce and then as a step parent. Rachael gives her honest take on the challenges and how she has found success as a parent with children from two different marriages, as well as a step child adding to the mix. It's an insightful and eye opening conversation, with only one Brady Bunch joke.

38: Holiday Traditions (Keep 'em or Ditch 'em) Dec 23, 2016

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Back by the popular demand of three people, Steph and Abby welcome their husbands again to the show to talk about holiday traditions. For four people, of which 3/4 are Jewish, they spend a lot of time talking about Christmas. We all discover some fun traditions that each family had and some that we want to incorporate into our new families. Some surprises: Surprise, Steph's husband, you guys are really celebrating Christmas. And some confessions: Eww, husband used to get so excited about Christmas he would throw up the night before. Wishing you and your family a very happy holiday whatever it may be. Shalom Y'all!

37: The World Is A Mess, Oh Look, Shiny Stuff! Dec 16, 2016

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This week the ladies can't help but complain about the state of the world and the feeling that inevitable doom is upon them. But then, wait, it's the holidays and fun stuff is going on and presents! But then no, let's not forget that the world is ending and there's nothing to do about it. Oh, but daycare and work and life and dance lessons and... oh no, everything is terrible! But what are you getting your kids for the holidays?

36: Strongly Worded Email Dec 09, 2016

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This week, the ladies address a strongly worded email they received telling them to get their butts back into shape. They tackle this order with the strength of two moms, on little to no sleep, with crazed toddlers and the holiday season quickly approaching; which is to say, they ramble on about whatever the hell comes into their sleep-deprived brains. Mostly, they discuss this awesome email and what the hell people do for their children around the holidays. Send more emails. They work!

35: A Type-A Determined Mother Can Do Anything Dec 01, 2016

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This week, Steph and Abby tried to take a Parenting Magazine quiz about discipline styles, but they weren't disciplined enough to deal with the results. Instead, they chat about day care nightmares, dog park disasters and ... well... disciplining their children. If you want to take the quiz, share your results with them on Facebook or Twitter.

34: Hands Off Parents Obligatory Election Special Nov 07, 2016

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Well, they tried. They tried to pretend that all was normal in the country and their biggest issues were with their kids eating nothing but pasta and cookies together in one bowl, but they just had to talk about it. Unlike most things in this world, they couldn't just pull a Frozen and "let it go." Yep. The election. It's tomorrow. Steph and Abby are scared. What's going to happen to the country? What have we all lost in the process? What have we gained? And furthermore, how do we discuss it with our children? How have you all been discussing this with your kids? Have you? Write them and tell them on Facebook.

33: A Disturbance In the Force (AKA Parenthood Is Hard) Nov 02, 2016

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Holy crap where have we been?! Steph and Abby return after a brief hiatus (illnesses, weddings, general disturbances in the force) to chat about helping each other, helping other parents, helping the country get past this election, and, mostly, helping their kids stop acting like psychos. It all comes back to the concept of the village--all parents need one, but they are few and far between. Speaking of help, the whole episode is filled with their kids acting like psychos! They need a good pat on the back, which you can do by Liking them on Facebook.

32: Regret Oct 05, 2016

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This week Steph and Abby discuss a growing trend of parents voicing their regrets about becoming parents. The trend has been featured in several national publications, recently in a Marie Claire article. Steph and Abby discuss how hard parenting is but can't honestly say they've ever felt regret about having kids. Having a second piece of cake the other night, yeah, they regret that. What about you? Any parenting regrets? Don't regret not liking them on Facebook.

31: It's Your Party and I'll Cry Sep 22, 2016

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This week Steph and Abby discuss the ever-dreaded birthday party! The season is upon them, as Abby has two within a week's time. So what's the deal with birthday parties? Do you need to invite the entire class? What happens if you don't and someone finds out? Are you a terrible parent? And (Abby wonders) what about when you have twins? Two presents? Ugh for everyone involved. Lastly, the ladies decide that if we are stuck dealing with all these birthday parties, at the very least let's all decide to do away with the goodie bag (unless it has beer in it).

30: I Love My Spouse, Part 2 Sep 15, 2016

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This week, Steph and Abby welcome back (with open arms) their respective husbands! With so much parenting going on all the time, the two couples take a moment to try and reconnect (on a podcast with children screaming in the background). They challenge themselves by taking the very popular NY Times "The 36 Questions That Lead to Love" quiz and the results are ... well... listen and let them know! At the very least, you'll get a good laugh and at the very best, they hope, you might become motivated to reconnect with your own significant other.

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