We are officially in the thick of the holiday season... blink twice if you’re OK! This week, Sarah sits down with Developmental Scientist, Leading Child Psychologist and Co-Author of Einstein Never Used Flashcards, Kathy Hirsh-Pasek! After 40 YEARS of developmental research, she is on a mission to bring back PLAY and make parenting more joyful, fun and a whole lot less stressful. YES PLEASE!

We chat:

🎁 The pressures of modern parenting, and why we’re making things way harder than they need to be

🧸 What kids actually need to learn & grow, + Toys to Buy or Skip this season!

📱 The pros and cons of screen time and how to approach it without guilt

✨ How to step away from rigid, achievement-focused parenting and into something more fun, flexible, and human

This episode is the perfect reset for overwhelmed parents, especially right now. So grab a coffee, take a breath, and let’s get into it!

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The holiday season is officially here! 🎄✨ Sarah dives into the wild evolution from blacking out on Thanksgiving Eve to suddenly being the keeper of your family’s core childhood memories. She shares her best hosting hacks, sanity-saving shortcuts for navigating the holidays with little ones, and a much-needed pep talk as we head into the Super Bowl of parenting: holiday season. LETS GO!

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Relationships shift dramatically once a baby enters the chat. Honestly, it might be the biggest transition your partnership will ever face! Our guests this week are the incredible Tarah and EJ Kerwin — a married couple, both mental health practitioners, who run the Relationship Renovation Counseling Center and host the Relationship Renovation Podcast, where they tackle marriage, intimacy, and communication head-on.

What makes them especially unique? They don’t just teach this stuff… they’ve lived it. After having children, their marriage hit a breaking point and nearly ended. Now, they’re sharing what pulled them back from the edge — and the tools they now use to help thousands of couples do the same. We discuss the effects of resentment, rage, intimacy issues and sleep deprivation on our relationships AND how to get back on the same team as your partner. Buckle up, it's a good one!

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This week, we’re diving deep into the wonderful world of periods — what they say about your health, hormones, and fertility. Sarah sits down with Kirsten Karchmer, Women’s Health Expert, Author of Seeing Red, and Founder of Conceivable Technologies, to decode what’s "normal", what’s not, and how to actually make your cycle work for you.

If your period changed after kids, if you’ve ever wondered whether it’s postpartum or perimenopause, or if you just want to feel more in sync with your body — this one’s for you!

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Are you prepared for the emotional rollercoaster that can be your baby's first birthday?! This week, Sarah reflects on her last baby turning one and all the emotions that come with it. The nostalgia, the mom guilt, and the “did I enjoy it enough?” spiral we all know too well. She also shares some actually helpful hacks for planning that first birthday party without losing your mind (or your budget). Grab a tissue and your balloon arch, let's go!

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Here is the Bounce House!

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If “Fall Family Fun” feels like a full-time job, you’re not alone! Fresh from a family trip, Sarah juggles 47 open tabs in her brain trying to order Halloween costumes, plan a 1st birthday party, and somehow survive family photo day without losing her mind. If you’re also drowning in “fun” family activities, this one’s for you. Grab your PSL and let's have a good laugh before we all collectively lose it.

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It is Spooky season this month so we are talking about a hidden problem that could be lurking in your walls, on your bath toys AND in some of your favorite baby products... MOLD!

Brian Karr joins us this week, he is the go-to expert when it comes to mold, biotoxins, and creating healthier living environments, especially for those of us with kids & babies at home. As a Certified Microbial Investigator he shares all kinds of mold knowledge on his popular Instagram account @moldfinders and today he's sharing it with us!

We’re going to talk about the hidden dangers of mold, some warning signs to look out for in your home, some kids and baby items to look out for, AND some simple steps we can take to create safer, healthier spaces for our families.

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