This Family Tree Podcast

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Ep. 16: What Parenting Advice Would You Give Yourself? Nov 24, 2019

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Alex and Shane discuss what parenting advice they would have given themselves before having kids. Shane introduces a new "Dad's Corner" segment.

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Ep. 15: Potty Training & How to Keep Your Relationship Healthy After Kids Nov 17, 2019

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Relationship satisfaction decreases after you have kids, which is an obvious fact that Alex was shocked by. Alex and Shane discuss the reasons this might happen, and take calls from couples who have gotten through struggles ("naked Scrabble", anyone?).

Finally, they get an update on Lucy's potty training process with a consultant.

Ep. 14: Life After Miscarriage Nov 10, 2019

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00:00 to 11:54 - Alex and Shane share an update on their life after miscarriage.

11:55 to 40:44 - Write-in questions address what the most enjoyable phases of parenting are, the impacts of miscarriage, self-care, whether having a second child will harm your career, and dealing with toxic people around your children.

40:45 to 55:08 - Potty training consultant Agata helps Alex and Shane get started on Lu's new journey.

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Ep. 13: "Is Alex Pregnant?" Nov 08, 2019

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00:00 to 13:49 - Alex and Shane make predictions on whether Alex is pregnant, and talk about their weekend routine.
13:50 to 1:20:39 - Alex and Shane respond to write-in questions:
Marriage struggles as baby gets older
Natural birth control & vasectomies
Arguing in front of your kids
How to be relaxed about naps
Postpartum emotions
Sleep training
Supporting friends through miscarriage
Arguing in front on your kids
Are we destined to be mothers?
Not posting photos of kids online
Bringing your kids to un-childproofed houses

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Ep. 12: Mommy Drinking Culture & BLW Oct 31, 2019

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0:00 to 13:39 - Shane records this episode while recovering from the plague, and discusses getting healthy again. Alex and Shane debate who is the "dud" out of the siblings in their families, and whether meal delivery services are worth it or not. Alex admits that she likes it when Shane is feeling under the weather.

13:40 to 1:29:39 - Topics with callers and experts include: 1) BLW and choking. 2) "Mommy drinking culture" with Alana of Moms Toronto. 3) BLW with August of Fragola baby food. 4) The Flipside Life, a support group for partners of medical professionals. 5) "How soon after miscarriage can you conceive?" with midwife Laura. 6) A clairvoyant caller admits she predicted Alex's miscarriage. 7) Being an Insta-mom and balancing life with @TheGingyPants.

1:29:40 to 1:32:02 - Alex and Shane ask each other what they would change about their life.

DISCLAIMER: Any time we talk with medical professionals, they know MY medical history prior to recording. What we discuss is based on my condition and experience. While they may serve as great sources of knowledge, ALWAYS make decisions based on what your own medicals professionals have advised.

Ep. 11: Miscarriage Oct 16, 2019

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0:00 to 16:07 - Alex and Shane candidly discuss their miscarriage experience.

16:08 to 1:05:22 - Callers share their stories about miscarriage and why it’s good to talk about early pregnancy. A period expert discusses the impact of miscarriage on your cycle. Other topics cover introducing cow’s milk to babies, how kids adjust to changes in routine, and conceiving while breastfeeding.

1:05:23 to 1:15:01 - Shane and Alex bicker about who makes what mess in the house, and how powerful Shane’s sperm is. They talk about what was going through their minds when they initially discovered Alex was miscarrying.

Ep. 10: The First Trimester & Toddler Discipline Oct 06, 2019

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0:00 to 16:28 - Open:Alex and Shane crack open a couple cool non-alcoholic beers, chat about Alex's pregnancy, and reveal some more exciting news. Shane questions Alex about her first trimester and debate over the number of pregnancy tests that should actually be taken.

16:30 to 53:54 - Callers - Baby milestones, and whether you can share your unconditional love with two children. Alex quells a caller's fears about returning to work after mat leave. A mother with two young children gives candid advice regarding life after having a second child. Alex and Shane answer how they handled the threat of Zika during their recent trip to Jamaica and lastly, various methods on how to properly discipline a toddler is discussed.

53:53 to 1:08:16 - 2 Questions: Pros & cons of dads being sober in solidarity during pregnancy, and the advantages of being pregnant.

Ep. 9: Pregnancy Test Results & Developmental Leaps in Toddlers Sep 29, 2019

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00:00 to 30:10 - Alex and Shane reveal the results from their most recent pregnancy test. A Huffington Post article which suggests that having a second kid will wreak havoc on a marriage is discussed.

30:11 to 1:02:06 - A follow up with a previous caller who had attended an expensive, baby-free destination wedding. A caller warns Alex about the upcoming developmental Leap 10, and discusses how it has turned her life upside down. Alex and Shane surprise their parents to ask exactly how difficult the adjustment was when they added another child to the mix.

1:03:00 - 1:18:13 - Alex and Shane close the show by asking each other questions about their fears and anxieties regarding having a second child.

Ep. 8: Period Guide/Prenatal Guru @ElephantInTheWomb Sep 02, 2019

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00:00 to 20:30 - While sipping on their favourite beer in the world, Alex and Shane recount how they were scammed into staying at Grand Bahia Principe Jamaica, and Alex's experience with sexual harassment by an employee during their stay.

20:31 to 1:00:40 - Phone-in questions and stories about infant separation anxiety, work/home life balance, toys for teething toddlers, and the challenge between wanting your body back but not wanting to give up breastfeeding. A "period guide and prenatal guru," @elephantinthewomb, helps Alex figure out when the best time to conceive baby #2 is, and how to get a handle on her cycle. Alex and Shane address a write-in dilemma about how to deal with attending an adults-only destination wedding, and being forced to leaved your child at home with a sitter.

1:00:41 to end - Alex and Shane ask each other hard-hitting questions about monitoring your partner with a nanny cam, drinking while trying to get pregnant, and how to manage a never-ending mess in the home.

Ep. 7: Toddler Sleep & How to be a Mom Blogger Aug 25, 2019

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We come back from hiatus with our longest episode yet, discussing how to take your baby out socially, knowing when you're ready to have a child, and Lucy's birth complications. We connect with sleep expert Maggie Moore and renowned lifestyle blogger Joudel Janoska about balancing life and travels with 4 children. Lastly, Shane debates the burning question: when is your baby ready to go down a waterslide?

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