Two Parents & A Podcast

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Pregnancy Myth-Busting with Emily Oster: Sushi, Caffeine, Epidurals & More Dec 08, 2025

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This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, we’re joined by Emily Oster — bestselling author, economist, and the data-driven voice behind ParentData.org— to separate pregnancy facts from fear-based fiction.

From sushi and soft cheese to caffeine, deli meat, and yes — even a little wine — Emily breaks down what’s actually backed by research vs. what’s just outdated “pregnancy police” rules we’ve all heard. We also get into nausea myths, Ozempic, Botox, NIPT false positives, elective inductions, epidurals, and the real risks people should pay attention to.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by conflicting pregnancy advice, Googled something you immediately regretted, or wondered what really matters for a healthy pregnancy — this one’s going to bring so much relief (and maybe give you permission to enjoy that Diet Coke again!!!).

Timestamps:

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

00:00:44 Introduction to Emily Oster

00:03:25 How did an economist become one of the most trusted voices in pregnancy?

00:07:07 What’s the #1 pregnancy rule that doesn’t make sense once you look at the research?

00:10:16 How much of the advice we hear is truly backed by research vs. just old-school caution?

00:11:02 Is there any truth to “more nausea = healthier pregnancy”?

00:15:50 What’s the real risk with deli meat and listeria today?

00:19:02 Can pregnant women safely eat sushi?

00:24:40 Soft cheeses & runny eggs

00:25:12 How much caffeine is safe during pregnancy?

00:26:54 Can you drink alcohol during pregnancy?

00:28:30 Can you smoke, vape, or eat gummies during pregnancy?

00:30:18 Can you take Ozempic, get Botox, or use retinol during pregnancy?

00:33:48 What is the #1 thing to avoid during pregnancy?

00:35:07 How accurate is NIPT really? (False positives explained)

00:38:45 Elective inductions at 39 weeks — what does data say?

00:45:09 Do epidurals affect labor progression?

00:45:40 Vitamin K shot & newborn eye ointment — what parents need to know

00:46:30 Should women eat their placenta?

00:49:16 Rapid-fire: Diet Coke, spicy food, stress, flying & prenatals

00:51:45 What pregnancy myth do you wish would disappear forever?

00:52:34 Thank you for listening!

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Nicknames vs full names, pregnancy anxiety & our “no-toys” gift list Dec 04, 2025

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This week on Two Parents & A Podcast we’re deep in baby-name land — specifically the very important question: if you’re only ever going to call a baby the nickname… why give them the long name?! 😂 We’ve FINALLY got two frontrunners we’re excited about and can’t wait to share… in April after he’s born LOL.

We’re also excited to share that we are OFFICIALLY hosting a toy & coat drive at the Austin Motel (!!) — details coming very soon.

Later in the episode, we get into some outstanding Q&As: what’s helping me with pregnancy anxiety right now, how we divide and conquer parenting at social events, and what to do when one parent becomes the clear favorite. Plus — our experience-only holiday gift list is here for those who do not have room for more toys 😂

Oh — and in Things We DMed Each Other: are modern diapers too good?! Which launches us into a very real potty-training bicker and… this week’s Bicker of the Week: airplane window shades up or down during landing? ✈️

#twoparentsandapod

Timestamps:

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

00:03:30 We’re becoming “my kid is a genius” art parents after Tate’s first art project

00:06:55 Why is it so hard to type on an iPhone?

00:11:35 Baby boy name talk: long names vs nicknames

00:16:16 We’re hosting a toy drive!

00:18:50 Chocolate molten lava cake belongs on every menu

00:26:01 Q&A: How do you handle pregnancy anxiety?

00:30:42 Q&A: How do you split parenting duties at a social event?

00:37:13 Q&A: Do you get upset when the other person is the favorite parent?

00:40:00 “We don’t need more toys” gift idea list

00:45:48 Things We DMed Eachother: Are modern diapers TOO good?

00:50:37 Bicker of the Week: airplane window shade up or down during landing?

00:53:03 LOVE YOU GUYS!

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Holiday Q&A: Gift-giving rules, blending traditions & traveling with a 1 year old Dec 01, 2025

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This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, we’re answering YOUR holiday questions — from gift-giving rules to family traditions to surviving holiday travel with a 1-year-old.

We’re talking what we’re getting Tate for Christmas (if you’ve been here since last year - you know the answer), our official stance on physical gifts (less is more), and the tiny things we’re doing to make the holidays feel magical in our house.

Plus questions like: does Santa exist? (Easy answer: yes.) How we’re celebrating Chrismakkuh. And of course… what holiday traditions we hope will become our traditions as a family (and seriously — how did it end up being the Turkey Trot???)

Plus: a Thanksgiving recap, holiday travel stories (please weigh in: do you think cats should be allowed on planes?!), and our best attempt at keeping Tate on schedule during holiday season (spoiler alert: you really cant).

As always, LOVE YOU GUYS!

Timestamps:

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

00:11:15 Q&A: What are you getting Tate for Christmas?

00:14:58 Q&A: Thoughts on gift giving for kids? Go all out or less is more?

00:16:54 Q&A: How are you planning to make the holidays magical? Looking for new ideas

00:19:37 Q&A: Are you doing Santa?

00:21:48 Q&A: How do you split holidays with in-laws?

00:25:18 Q&A: How was your Thanksgiving?!

00:28:17 00:28:17 Quick Q&A break: Thanksgiving travel, cats on planes?! + team-player moms

00:36:18 Q&A: Traveling with a 1yo for Xmas. NERVOUS HELP

00:39:56 Q&A: How do you keep Tate’s schedule during the holidays?

00:45:50 Q&A: Holiday tradition you hope to start?

00:50:18 Q&A: How do you guys divide different religions when it comes to holidays (Christmas/Hanukkah)?

00:53:50 LOVE YOU GUYS!

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Black Friday gift guides, Thanksgiving traditions & Angel Tree giving Nov 26, 2025

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This week on Two Parents & A Podcast (WEDNESDAY EDITION!!) we’re kicking things off with our Black Friday must-haves — the things we actually use, actually love, and actually recommend for moms, dads, and babies. From pregnancy wardrobe staples to Harrison’s new slipper obsession to the toddler toys that aren’t a waste of money (and no, we did not say stocks LOL), we’re breaking down exactly what’s worth grabbing this week. (All linked HERE: https://shopmy.us/justalexbennett/gift-guides)

We’re also fully in Thanksgiving mode — reflecting on Friendsgiving, getting ready for our trip to OKC, and sharing our NYC holiday plans (yes, the Rockettes are officially happening). We also share out experience adopting from an Angel Tree, why it’s actually the sweetest trend on TikTok, and why it ended up being the highlight of the entire week!!!

We get into Harrison’s annual dentist saga that somehow becomes a full-blown scam investigation (every. single. time.). Plus: negotiating home repairs like a true dad (is everything negotiable?! apparently yes). We also squeeze in a Flock taste test, the great “do men even notice nails?” debate (we literally called a single man), a chat on slow vs. fast dopamine for kids (the science is wild), and whether we’d ever let AI trade our money (Harrison says… maybe?!).

As always… LOVE YOU GUYS!!! (Happy Thanksgiving!!!)

Timestamps:

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

00:02:15 Toy refresh at 14 months

00:05:03 We’re excited for Thanksgiving!!

00:07:05 Is everything negotiable?!

00:12:12 My experience adopting from an angel tree

00:17:36 Do single men notice whether a woman’s fingernails are manicured or not?

00:22:25 Harrison’s health update

00:24:37 What we’re watching: Beast in Me & All her fault

00:25:30 New York City during the holidays

00:28:58 Are dentists still running the biggest scam in America?!

00:31:58 An answer to if men care about nails (we got a call back!)

00:34:00 Flock Taste test

00:37:18 Black Friday vs. Boxing Day

00:41:46 Black Friday Gift Guide (Mom & Dad)

00:53:47 Black Friday Gift Guide (Baby)

01:02:33 Things We DMed Eachother: Slow vs. Quick Dopamine

01:04:29 Things We DMed Eachother: Would you let AI trade your money?

01:10:14 LOVE YOU GUYS!

#twoparentsandapod

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Baby gear expert: Best & worst baby products, car seat safety & baby-proofing basics Nov 24, 2025

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This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, we sit down with Jamie Grayson — CPST, internationally-certified child passenger safety technician, and one of the most trusted baby gear experts in the country — to talk all things baby products, safety, and what parents actually need.

From the best & worst baby products on the market, to what really matters when choosing a car seat (hint: price ≠ safety), Jamie breaks down the myths, confusion, and overwhelm that every parent faces when trying to keep their baby safe. We also get into baby-proofing basics, how to avoid unsafe products online, why recalls get so misunderstood, and the most overlooked safety mistake parents make every single day.

If you’ve ever wondered which baby products are worth the $$$, which ones to skip completely, how to travel safely, or how to make your home safer without losing your mind — this episode is going to be a lifesaver :-)

LOVE YOU GUYS!

Timestamps:

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

00:00:08 Introduction to Jamie Grayson (CPST & Baby Gear Expert)

00:06:27 Top 3 baby gear safety tips for parents (price, harnesses, registering)

00:07:36 How baby product recalls really work

00:12:00 How to choose the right car seat for your baby

00:16:44 Best travel car seat options

00:23:05 Recommended car seat brands & models

00:26:00 Rear-facing car seat rules: when to turn them forward

00:29:15 How Jamie became “the baby gear guy”

00:31:10 How to pick the right baby carrier

00:33:29 Safe babywearing checklist (airway, hips, M-position)

00:35:40 Regulated vs unregulated baby products (what parents should know)

00:40:08 How to test if a toy is a choking hazard + recommended toys for babies & toddlers

00:41:55 Crib safety 101 (what can go in the crib & when)

00:45:00 Top 3 baby products that make life easier & safer (high chair, baby carrier, bathtub)

00:53:43 3 popular baby items parents should avoid (wipe warmers, diaper pails, unregulated add-ons)

00:57:22 Baby safety topic most parents aren’t thinking about

00:58:32 Babyproofing basics: where to start in your home

01:00:40 #1 tip from a baby gear expert: don’t be afraid to ask for help

01:03:58 Thank you for listening!

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Friendsgiving recap, raising polite kids & are pregnancy chiropractors a scam?! Nov 20, 2025

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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!

#twoparentsandapod

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The Future of Education: AI-driven learning, personalized education & building life skills early Nov 17, 2025

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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!

#twoparentsandapod

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Birth plans, baby names & toddler skincare?! Nov 13, 2025

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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

#twoparentsandapod

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Relationship Q&A: How we met, our relationship timeline & sharing our lives online Nov 10, 2025

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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!

#twoparentsandapod

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It’s our 2 year anniversary!!! Nov 06, 2025

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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 (!!!).

And in Things We DMed Each Other: why second-born boys might statistically be more of a handful 😂

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!

#twoparentsandapod

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