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This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, happy Monday!!!! We are coming off of a SOCIAL weekend (read: Harrison is doing another fast, but we ALSO have tons of fun topics that came out of it). We start with a survey finding that's going viral: 75% of Americans say restaurants should have adults-only sections. 1) We kind of think this already exists (on the down low… hostesses let us know), and 2) there is a HUGE opportunity for someone to create a Hillstone x Chuck E. Cheese crossover.
Then we're asking: is THIS the ONLY way kids will actually learn??? (We need to know how YOU would have handled the Tate vs. Coke Zero situation - but we’re happy we treated it as a learning opportunity) And another reminder this week: toddlers imitate EVERYTHING (burping your newborn is confusing for your toddler who is not allowed to “hit”). Oh, and body wash is officially being picked up by toes in the shower (watch the full ep for details AND send help).
Plus, a 4th of July idea you can steal (the neighborhood bike parade!!), SEEKING TIPS on how to stop a toddler from drinking pool water (our toddler’s brain is genuinely in a pretzel over this one), the street safety monster (??), our BICKER OF THE WEEK on showing up late vs. empty handed (we are FIRMLY on opposite sides), the Houston students stuck on a Galveston roller coaster (Alex would be scaling the roller coaster herself), our TWEET OF THE WEEK on the dad doing monthly daddy-daughter dates (Harrison is officially stealing this), and THINGS WE DMED EACHOTHER on Google releasing 32 MILLION mosquitoes (don't worry, they can't bite OR reproduce).
(P.S. sorry I was on speakerphone it’s only for this episode!!!! -Jules)
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Timestamps:
00:00:00 Welcome back to Two Parents & A Podcast!
00:06:10 75% of Americans support adults-only dining at restaurants?!
00:22:58 Is THIS is the only way kids learn?!
00:25:44 Toddlers really imitate EVERYTHING you do (but this one surprised us)
00:28:17 Triple date debrief
00:31:12 4TH OF JULY IDEA: Neighborhood Bike Parade
00:35:40 Would you try the “street monster”?!
00:38:12 SEEKING TIPS: How to stop your toddler from drinking pool water
00:39:09 BICKER OF THE WEEK: showing up late vs. showing up empty handed
00:44:01 Houston students rescued from stuck Galveston roller coaster
00:53:36 TWEET OF THE WEEK: Monthly daddy-daughter dates
00:57:08 THINGS WE DMED EACHOTHER: Google is releasing 32 MILLION mosquitoes?!
1:01:10 LOVE YOU GUYS!
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This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, we are SO BACK (lol… we're feeling like this is our first full on episode back since having Rocky 🥹) And we're getting into a bunch of stuff. A big one: "holding the line" as parents, especially around bedtime (our ask: this this necessary?!), and the broader conversation of rule vs. suggestion (and the importance of being consistent… which is something we needed to talk to OURSELVES about hahaha).
Off the top we get into optimization culture: Harrison did a 36-hour fast this week (per his longevity doctor!!), which spirals into a bigger convo about how we've all gone a LITTLE too far. Like, you have two glasses of wine and now it takes you 3 days to recover?! Steven Bartlett, we love you, but come on. Our take: live in the middle (a "moderate 365"… not a hard 75!).
Then we get into the great location sharing debate (a la the Summer House reunion). Harrison’s take: you should you share your location ALL the time or NEVER (also like is it the new moral compass?!) Plus the rest of our Summer House reunion thoughts (we feel for Kyle now?!).
Plus, why kids freeze up when you tell them to "say hi" (& what to do instead!), teaching street safety through modeling, which transition was actually harder (0 to 1 we THINK!), newborn gas & spit up (am I overthinking it?), Tate's communication leap (!!!!), and a bunch of other fun stuff (s/o Kate for suggesting a segment of Alex just pronouncing words wrong hahahah).
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Timestamps:
00:00:00 Welcome back to Two Parents & A Podcast!
00:03:04 Why we have a new official "no sharing dreams” rule on the pod
00:06:24 The art of “give and take” in friendships
00:07:56 Harrison's 36-hour fast (+optimization culture rant)
00:18:40 Why kids freeze up when you tell them to “say hi” (& what to do instead!)
00:22:18 Teaching street safety through modeling
00:23:55 Bedtime: rule or suggestion?! (+ the importance of “holding the line”)
00:34:55 Which transition was harder: 0 to 1 or 1 to 2?!
00:37:47 Dealing with newborn gas & spit up (am I overthinking it?)
00:45:06 Date night is officially BACK on the table!
00:48:05 Tate has officially had a communication leap
00:52:13 Alex pronouncing things funny pt. 3928374: sherbet, ornery, rural & more! (s/o Kate from Edmond, OK!)
00:57:31 Location sharing: the new moral compass?!
01:02:26 Our Summer House reunion thoughts (skip if you want lol)
01:11:43 WHAT WE’RE WATCHING: Off Campus, Your Friends & Neighbors, Margo's Got Money Troubles
01:13:40 THINGS WE DMED EACHOTHER: Coke vs. Diet Coke vs. Coke Zero
01:18:19 LOVE YOU GUYS!
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This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, it's what we call a quick "chit chat" episode to start off your 4-day work week :-) Harrison joins us for all of about a minute before we sent him home with the kids… but NOT BEFORE Tate said "hello" to the pod listeners (guys, she was so proud of herself for using the mic).
We start with our MDW block party recap. We had 200+ people show up, the dunk tank was the unexpected MVP, and Harrison flipped 200+ burgers/dogs (because the man does everything 200%). OH — and it wouldn't be a block party in Austin if a Waymo didn't get confused and stuck on our street for like 15 minutes (hahahha). We also get into our actual TIPS on how to throw your own block party because it's so much easier than you think (even though it was a big “get out of your comfort zone” moment for us).
Then we get into a little pop culture: the ESPN announcer who refused to say Taylor Swift's name during the Cavs game (?? still confused why), Jessica Simpson didn't even NEED to make a comeback (you guys… her net worth is $200M vs. Hilary Duff's $20M, which completely flipped our opinion from last ep), and we covered her response to the Nick Lachey flight situation (her mom bought the first class tickets… mystery solved!).
Then we continue our new ongoing debate over crown vs. crayon (10% of you actually say crown!!), which spirals us into a whole conversation about regional dialects (the NYT Dialect Quiz, the Cleveland "tree lawn", and Alex saying "sea-ment" instead of "cement"). Oh and apparently Jules made a VIRAL BuzzFeed quiz back in the day that had millions of hits (which Halo Top flavor are you?! Guys please take this and lmk in the comments - https://www.buzzfeed.com/minichjg/can-we-guess-your-go-to-halo-top-flavor-with-six-q-37u2u).
Plus, because Harrison left with the kids and we had time on our hands, we went TIKTOK LIVE with you guys to do a Q&A for the first time!!! We got into so many random questions in real time: moving, potty training, the hardest part of parenthood, the Pumpables pump that has changed my life, and so much more.
Then we end with two important (read facetiously) questions: should you let your kid stay up past bedtime if they're reading? (The "run or read" bedtime hack that's getting a lot of buzz online.) AND… is it socially acceptable to bring Jules's new ORANGE iPhone 17 Pro Max to a black tie wedding?! (We think yes, because Morgan Stewart said so.)
OK hope you guys had fun — WE DID!
LOVE YOU GUYS!
Timestamps:
00:00:00 Welcome back to Two Parents & A Podcast!
00:01:29 Memorial Day block party recap
00:11:41 What’s going on at home
00:16:05 ESPN announcer refused to say Taylor Swift's name?!
00:19:16 Jessica Simpson is worth HOW much?! ($200M vs. Hilary Duff's $20M!!!)
00:21:30 Crown vs. crayon: the official verdict (+ a tip if your toddler is coloring on everything!)
00:25:41 The NYT U.S. Dialect Quiz (have you taken it?!)
00:27:10 Jules made a viral BuzzFeed quiz?!
00:28:33 LIVE FROM THE POD: TikTok Live with you guys!!! (moving, potty training & pumpables)
00:44:58 Should you let your kid stay up past bedtime to read?!
00:48:50 Is the ORANGE iPhone 17 Pro Max socially acceptable at a black tie wedding?!
00:52:48 LOVE YOU GUYS!
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This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, we have an unintentional Q&A episode because Alex put up a story box late last night, and we ended up answering your Qs for like… 45 minutes 🤭 So tons of practical stuff in here, including: WHY we decided to hire a night nurse and what it actually looks like for us (you guys had so many questions about this!), our potty training prep for Tate (she's 19 months and showing all the signs… are we ready?!), and then not so practical stuff like our thoughts on the Blake Lively / Justin Baldoni case (hahahha). OK TLDR on YOUR other questions: Tate is OBSESSED with her new baby doll (the imaginative play era is real and so cute), how we organize the kids' clothes for potential future babies (sticker printer + labeled bins, very not Alex), wedding & honeymoon plans (we're getting back into it!! safari for the honeymoon??), and how did I know Harrison was the one (spoiler: it was the way he answered "how was your day?" lol). Plus, do we want more boys or girls for the next two kids, formula feeding guilt when your milk hasn't come in yet, the "I want to try for #2 but I'm SO nervous to be overwhelmed" question, and a viral trend ("me on a Tuesday morning because I didn't marry a loser"… we have thoughts). Then we get into pop culture: Harrison's full Summer House finale + In The City review (skip the first 9 minutes if you don't watch lol), Craig Conover wrote a CHILDREN'S BOOK?!, Alex is officially loving Off Campus (Jules is shocked), and our Survivor finale predictions. Plus, TWEET OF THE WEEK on Jeff Bezos's tax proposal (the bottom 50% should pay 0% in taxes — and Alex is making us all vote on it), THINGS WE DMED: the etiquette around befriending a friend's friend (the 3-hangout rule + are you a bridge friend or a moat friend?!), a Memorial Day block party update (we're at 80 people and Alex rented a DUNK TANK?!), and THIS WEEK WE LEARNED how fingerprints actually form in the womb (mind blown). LOVE YOU GUYS! Timestamps: 00:00:00 Welcome back to Two Parents & A Podcast! 00:04:39 Skip if you don't watch Summer House & In The City lol 00:13:00 Craig Conover wrote a children's book?! 00:15:23 Tate is OBSESSED with her new baby doll (& the power of imaginative play) 🥹 00:20:56 Listener Q: How do you / how to organize the kids clothes for potential future babies? 00:22:23 Listener Q: Wedding / honeymoon plans!? 00:27:35 Listener Q: Off campus thoughts? 00:30:25 Quick pause for Survivor finale predictions 00:32:48 Listener Q: How did I know Harrison was the one? 00:38:02 Listener Q: Do you know any updates on the Blake Lively Justin Belden case. What are your thoughts? 00:38:53 Listener Q: Would love to hear more about the Night Nurse and why you chose that. Besides the obvious 💗 00:43:59 Listener Q: Do you want more boys or girls for the next two kids? 00:48:46 Listener Q: Mom guilt around feeding formula? I have IGT so four week postpartum, my supply still hasn't come in 00:52:38 Listener Q: I love all the day to day life you share with number two. I want to try for number two, but I’m so nervous to be overwhelmed. Thoughts? 00:54:11 Listener Q: Potty training prep? 00:55:46 Listener Q: Is this mean? "Me on a Tuesday morning because I didn't marry a loser" 00:58:27 TWEET OF THE WEEK: Jeff Bezos says the bottom 50% of earners should pay 0% in taxes 01:05:51 THINGS WE DMED EACHOTHER: Befriending your friend’s friend etiquette 01:09:45 Memorial Day block party update 01:14:01 THIS WEEK WE LEARNED: Did you know how finger prints are formed?! 01:16:04 LOVE YOU GUYS! -------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our sponsors this week: *Fora: Become a Fora Advisor today at https://foratravel.com/twoparents *Rula: Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/TWOPARENTS #rulapod *Wayfair: Find furniture, decor, and essentials that fit your unique style and budget. Head to http://www.wayfair.com right now to shop all things home. *Hers: Visit https://forhers.com/TWOPARENTS to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you. *Zenni: If your glasses are overdue for a refresh, now is the time. Use code PODCAST15 for fifteen percent off your first order at https://www.bit.ly/41onx2O -------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Two Parents & A Podcast: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/twoparentsandapod TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@twoparentsandapod Follow Alex Bennett: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/justalexbennett TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@justalexbennett Follow Harrison Fugman: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/harrisonfugman TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@harrisonfugman
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This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, we're talking about the lost art of the "doorbell friend" (we just learned we have these and it makes us feel like we're in a sitcom LOL). Which spirals into a whole convo about how in-person social interaction has plummeted and what can be done to bring back the 90s childhood mindset.
Then we get into Memorial Day block party planning (watermelon seed spitting contest, three-legged race, & getting Kennedy Urich's boyfriend Bobby to do a concert?!), and the fact that we have OFFICIALLY broken ground on the pool (after a whole pipe-moving saga that was NOT in the budget lol). In other neighborhood news, Alex is officially starting a book club!!! We get into the best books Alex has read lately (Mean Moms, Strangers, and the book book club is starting with: Yesteryear). Plus, fan-casting the Stranger TV adaptation (Nicole Kidman + Ryan Phillippe?!).
Then we get into Jessica Simpson & Nick Lachey ending up on the SAME flight to Hawaii (what are the chances?!), date night midweek vs. Saturday night (spoiler alert: Thursday wins), and the great event eating debate (should you eat before attending an event with dinner?!)
Then it's Rocky's 1 month update (he's a GRAZER, his wake windows are lengthening, and Alex got cleared to work out!), and BICKER OF THE WEEK on whether you should be an out-and-backer or a looper on your neighborhood walks (Alex has her reasons!!!).
Plus, TWEET OF THE WEEK on the fact that 9 out of 10 women physicians are eldest daughters (Dr. Tate?!), and TWO THINGS WE DMED EACH OTHER: that viral video of the granddaughter teaching her 102 + 89 year old grandparents how to use DoorDash (heartwarming!!!) and the guy outsourcing his night nurse to the Philippines (seems completely unnecessary??).
And finally, our favorite baby products from the first month (RIP the wipe warmer for Rocky, the SNOO and Doona stay undefeated)!
LOVE YOU GUYS!
Timestamps:
00:00:00 Welcome back to Two Parents & A Podcast!
00:00:48 The importance of a “doorbell friend”
00:06:58 Memorial Day block party planning is officially underway
00:12:48 We've officially broken ground on the pool!!!
00:16:26 Hot water with lemon debate cont. (+ should restaurants charge for bread?!)
00:20:23 Alex is officially starting a book club
00:29:29 Jessica Simpson & Nick Lachey on the SAME flight to Hawaii?!
00:34:16 Date night: midweek vs. Saturday night?
00:36:48 Do you eat before events?!
00:41:19 Rocky's 1 month update
00:49:42 BICKER OF THE WEEK: Walks around the neighborhood: out-and-backer or looper?
00:53:40 TWEET OF THE WEEK: 9 out of 10 women physicians are eldest daughters
00:56:45 THINGS WE DMED EACHOTHER: Teaching grandparents to use DoorDash
01:06:15 THINGS WE DMED EACHOTHER: Outsourcing your night nurse to the Philippines?!
01:11:48 Our favorite baby products in the first month
01:14:02 LOVE YOU GUYS!
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This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, we are deep in the weeds of toddler social skills, specifically: how to actually teach a toddler to share and the power of modeling behavior for toddlers because… they are watching (and copying) EVERYTHING.
Then we recap Mother's Day (the four of us at the coffee shop, my protein pancakes at The Well, and then our chaotic visit to a new store in Austin (s/o to Tiffany the most patient employee in the store, we love you). Plus, Harrison's Father's Day request (NO gifts (how many times has he said this on the pod until Alex listens lol)) and a little 2 under 2 update because Tate is more and more OBSESSED with Rocky everyday and we genuinely did not expect this 🥹
Plus, is the "dad bod" actually science?! (Apparently prolactin levels go UP in dads but Harrison is calling BS) and Harrison going VIRAL on Twitter for being a "basic Austin man" (baseball hat, scruff, plaid button-down) hahhaha
And the fun stuff: our weekly (?) Waymo segment (sorry we can't help it), is it actually rude to customize your coffee order, what's the deal with DOGS in strollers, is the Hantavirus about to be lockdown 2.0, do we care if comedians don't write their own jokes, why Survivor is officially THE best couples show, and a home renovation hack we genuinely needed to share because the savings are JAW DROPPING (skip the GC!).
LOVE YOU GUYS!
Timestamps:
00:00:00 Welcome back to Two Parents & A Podcast!
00:01:06 Is it rude to customize your coffee order?!
00:6:50 2 under 2 update: Tate is OBSESSED with Rocky 🥹
00:12:06 Mother's Day recap (+ our chaotic Cartier visit)
00:16:22 What's the deal with DOGS in strollers?!
00:18:04 Waymo recall (sry we basically have a weekly Waymo segment lol)
00:24:08 Toddler sharing: "forced sharing" vs. taking turns
00:27:45 The power of modeling behavior for toddlers
00:30:39 Is the Hantavirus going to be lockdown 2.0?!
00:34:28 Harrison went VIRAL on Twitter for being basic lol
00:38:49 Do you care if comedians don't write their own jokes?!
00:44:09 TWEET OF THE WEEK: Poland's 0% income tax for families with 2+ kids
00:47:19 Is the "dad bod" actually science?!
00:49:10 Survivor is officially THE best couples show
00:52:45 The home renovation hack everyone needs to know (skip the GC!)
00:58:00 LOVE YOU GUYS!
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This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, we're back with ONE parent & our returning guest Dr. Ari Brown (Pediatrician + Author of the iconic 411 series) for the SLEEP episode every parents needs!
We start with why sleep is SO important (for both kids AND parents), how to create a healthy sleep routine from DAY ONE, and the "sleep crutches" you need to AVOID if possible (s/o to any parent who has been the human Uber to the land of nod hahaha). Then we get into what to ACTUALLY do when your baby/toddler wakes up in the middle of the night and why Dr. Ari likes to refer to “sleep regressions" as PROGRESSIONS (mind blown!!).
Plus (random tangent), Dr. Ari's take on melatonin & traveling time zones (the ONE time she'll recommend it). Then, the ideal nap schedule from baby through toddler, and the #1 biggest mistake parents make around sleep (which we 100% have been guilty of).
Then we get into some of the tactical stuff: should you EVER give your toddler a bottle before bed? Crib vs. co-sleeping vs. bed sharing (without the shame!), and when to actually transition from crib to bed (spoiler: longer than you think!!). We also break down what an ideal toddler bedtime routine looks like, how screens are impacting your kid's sleep, and how diet & physical activity actually move the needle. Plus, a fun rapid-fire game: COMMON SLEEP ISSUE vs. TALK TO YOUR DOCTOR.
Finally, it’s not a sleep episode without Dr. Ari's take on sleep training & cry it out (and the protest vs. crying it out distinction that totally clicked for us), and she shares her famous S.L.E.E.P. plan 💤
LOVE YOU GUYS!
Timestamps:
00:00:00 Welcome back to Two Parents & A Podcast! (The 411 with Dr. Ari Brown: Sleep)
00:01:07 Just how important is sleep for kids (and parents!)? (+ how much sleep kids actually need)
00:08:42 How to create a healthy sleep routine from day one
00:10:17 Baby/toddler "sleep crutches" you to AVOID
00:12:57 What to do when your baby wakes up in the middle of the night
00:16:20 When should you actually call your pediatrician?
00:20:29 Why sleep regressions are actually PROGRESSIONS
00:23:10 Melatonin & traveling across time zones (when it's actually OK to use!)
00:26:24 The ideal nap schedule from baby through toddler
00:28:40 The #1 biggest mistake parents make around sleep
00:34:44 Crib vs. co-sleeping vs. bed sharing
00:40:31 When to transition from crib to bed
00:43:44 What the ideal toddler bedtime routine looks like
00:45:40 How screens are impacting your kid's sleep
00:46:48 How diet & physical activity impact sleep
00:47:12 COMMON SLEEP ISSUE vs. TALK TO YOUR DOCTOR
00:55:09 Sleep training & cry it out: protesting vs. crying it out
01:06:44 Dr. Ari's S.L.E.E.P. plan
01:08:46 Is teething ACTUALLY ruining your kid's sleep?!
01:10:54 THANK YOU FOR LISTENING!
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This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, Alex is officially BACK (kind of… NO PRESSURE (and we talk about this mindset in the ep!)). We have lots of updates (recording 1 non-guest episode per week has been hard on us lol)… BUT we're recapping our first date night post-baby (iHeart Country Music Festival!!) and the thing we did beforehand that made me SO excited to go. Other "IRL" stuff we get into: Tate's dance recital (😩), group swim lessons & a feeding journey update (get this: NOT crying over spilled milk… who am I?!).
Then we get into week 3 with 2 under 2: our biggest mistake (starting a pool build with a newborn… we knew it was dumb, we did it anyway), what's been working well, and why stress levels feel SO much lower this time around. Plus, the Anne Hathaway clip about being tired that is living rent-free in my head (“I’m really into the reason that I’m tired”).
Then we get into YOUR most common Bickers of the Week, which spirals us into a handful of other topics: Harrison's HOT TAKE on Delta cutting beverage & snack service on short flights, RIP Spirit Airlines, and an open plea to car manufacturers: WHY don't 6-door cars exist?!
And finally, is anyone else seeing WORLD CUP 2026 marketing absolutely EVERYWHERE?! We're pumped to watch, but I needed help understanding what's what. Harrison explained the key players as celebrities (France = Kardashians, Spain = Taylor Swift, USA = Glen Powell (????), and more) plus our final picks for who's going to win 🏆
LOVE YOU GUYS!
Timestamps:
00:00:00 Welcome back to Two Parents & A Podcast!
00:02:10 Pumping & breastfeeding update at 3 weeks postpartum
00:06:44 The Anne Hathaway clip living rent-free in our heads
00:10:04 Recapping our first date night post-baby (iHeart Country Music Festival)
00:19:12 Nanny share update: are we adding a 3rd kid??
00:23:41 Tate's dance recital recap
00:24:48 Tate's Swim lesson update
00:29:18 3 weeks in with 2 under 2
00:39:56 YOUR most commons BICKERS OF THE WEEK
00:48:30 Delta cutting beverage & snack service on short flights (+ RIP Spirit Airlines)
00:52:26 Why don't 6-door cars exist?!
00:57:34 WORLD CUP 2026: every team explained as a celebrity
01:10:58 LOVE YOU GUYS!
#twoparentsandapod
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This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, we're joined by Kyla and Courtney (SLPs & IBCLCs) from Baby Feeding Experts for the feeding episode we NEEDED before the birth of baby #2. We sat down with them the week before I got induced with Rocky, so this one is extremely relevant for anyone preparing to feed a newborn (and full transparency, I came in with a LONG list of questions to try to improve on the feeding experience I had the first time).
We start with my feeding journey with Tate and how round 2 is shaping up so far (planning for 80/20 this time!), why Kyla & Courtney want to officially retire "fed is best" AND "breast is best" (their take on "support + education is best" is going to make so much sense to you), how to set realistic feeding goals before baby arrives, and the MOST INTERESTING thing we learned (did you know you should measure your nipples?? because apparently 90% of women are NOT a 24mm and this completely blew my mind).
Then we break the rest of the episode into three buckets so you can skip to whatever applies to you:
🤱 IF YOU WANT TO BREASTFEED: How to prep before birth, why the first 2 hours after birth set the foundation for your entire supply, how partners can actually be helpful (s/o Dada), the most common issues in the first few weeks, building your supply from day one, weight gain in breastfed babies, perceived vs. actual low milk supply, and whether diet & hydration ACTUALLY moves the needle.
🍼 IF YOU WANT TO COMBO FEED: Who's a good candidate, the biggest mistakes parents make (going too fast is #1!!), how to actually combo feed, plus pumping vs. nursing and tips for managing nipple biting and D-MER (yes, the thing I had with Tate that I'm hoping to avoid this time).
👶 IF YOU WANT TO FORMULA FEED: A little known fact (75% of babies will have formula before 6 months!!), what to think about before deciding to exclusively formula feed, how to choose the right formula for you, and the kind of support available for formula feeding moms (yes, even from lactation consultants!).
Plus, the truth about tongue ties & lip ties (which has become SUCH a hot topic on the internet) and where to find Kyla & Courtney for more support.
I learned SO much from this conversation and I genuinely think every expecting mom (or current mom!!) should listen. Send this to a friend who's pregnant!!
LOVE YOU GUYS!
Timestamps:
00:00:00 Welcome back to Two Parents & A Podcast!
00:01:40 Meet Kyla & Courtney (SLPs, IBCLCs & Founders of Baby Feeding Experts)
00:08:26 Alex's feeding journey with Tate (and her goals for Rocky)
00:13:12 Why we should retire "fed is best" and "breast is best" (support + education is best!)
00:16:00 What are realistic feeding goals to set before baby arrives?
00:18:10 The MOST important thing to do before pumping
If mom wants to breastfeed…
00:23:52 How can moms prepare for breastfeeding before birth? (+ why the first 2 hours after birth matter so much!)
00:30:56 How can partners prepare to support before & during birth?
00:34:57 The most common breastfeeding issues in the first few weeks
00:37:08 How can a mom build her milk supply from day one?
00:40:28 Understanding weight gain in breastfed babies
00:42:43 How do you know if your milk supply is actually low? (perceived vs. real)
00:49:01 Does diet & hydration ACTUALLY impact milk supply?
If mom wants to combo feed…
00:51:18 Who is a good candidate for combo feeding?
00:54:21 The biggest mistakes parents make when starting combo feeding
00:56:21 How to actually combo feed (mixing milk, timing, etc.)
00:58:54 Pumping vs. nursing — is there really a difference?
01:01:23 Tips for managing nipple biting
01:04:55 Tips for managing D-MER
If mom wants to formula feed…
01:11:36 What should moms think about before deciding to exclusively formula feed?
01:16:43 What kind of support is available for formula feeding moms?
01:20:09 The truth about tongue ties & lip ties
01:25:05 Where to find Kyla & Courtney (@babyfeedingexperts)
01:27:35 THANK YOU FOR LISTENING!
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This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, it's Harrison's second solo episode… but jk lol because Alex (and Rocky!!!) decided to join in studio, just not on camera (ps. we heard you guys on the whole speakerphone thing hahaha). So Harrison is hosting, Alex is on the mic, Rocky is snoozing, and we're recapping the first two weeks as a family of four.
We get into Alex's feeding journey so far (no longer a just-enough-er!!!), the anniversary date we've officially decided on (the day we MET, not the day we got married…fight us about it), and the very real conversation we had on our walk this morning about how many kids we actually want now that we have 2 (spoiler: 3, and a maybe to 4??).
OK then we have a push present REVEAL (yes, the brown box that was right in front of Alex’s eyes for MONTHS had a pink LV Speedy in it), Mother's Day gift ideas for the guys listening (phone cases, name necklaces, shopping sprees… you're welcome), a quick update on Alex’s mat leave, and a real recap of the first two weeks with 2 under 2 (the divide and conquer dynamic, what advice we took too far, the new morning + bedtime routines, and yes the SNOO is working with baby #2!!!). Plus, we get into something on Harrison’s mind this week: can dads have "mom brain" too?! (Apparently yes, and the more involved you are, the worse it is???)
Then a "What We're Watching" update - Survivor Season 50 (& Harrison is officially applying for 2027??) and the Summer House drama continues (no, we didn't listen to the leaked audio). We also have a new segment to try out: TWEET OF THE WEEK (GLP-1s are out-earning the entire AI industry?!), and THINGS WE DMED EACHOTHER on the hot take that dads only really need to show up once baby #2 arrives… do we agree?! (NO!).
LOVE YOU GUYS!
Ps. Guys this is Jules now I need to say that I know Election Day is the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November (idk WHERE I got the Nov 4th thing (2008???) but I swear I black out when we record lol)
Timestamps:
00:00:00 Welcome back to Two Parents & A Podcast!
00:03:02 Alex's feeding journey so far
00:09:12 We've officially picked our anniversary date
00:12:32 How many kids do we want now that we have 2 under 2?
00:16:52 Alex’s push present reveal
00:19:55 Alex’s mat leave update
00:23:15 Mother's Day gift ideas
00:30:02 Our first 2 weeks with 2 under 2 (Intro, routines, etc)
00:41:22 Are any of Rocky’s nicknames sticking?
00:43:42 Can dad’s have “mom brain” too?!
00:49:15 WHAT WE’RE WATCHING: Survivor Season 50
00:52:22 The Summer House Drama continues…
00:59:51 Jules is afraid to hold Rocky lol
01:01:42 TWEET OF THE WEEK (new segment?!): GLP-1s vs. AI revenue
01:08:59 THINGS WE DMED EACHOTHER: “Hot Take: Dads with two kids”
01:16:00 LOVE YOU GUYS!
#twoparentsandapod
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