Season 1, Episode 18: Navigating Parent-Teacher Conferences
Halloween scaries are over...but now it's time for the dreaded parent-teacher conferences. In this episode, Jenny & Sheena share some tips for navigating those upcoming parent-teacher conferences.
Season 1, Episode 17: Breast Cancer Awareness Month—Interview with Lauren Lopriore, Breast Cancer Surivovr and Founder of Liv & Let
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and is a very important month to our hosts, Jenny & Sheena. Sheena's mom is a breast cancer survivor, and Sheena is a previvor with the BRCA2 genetic mutation. In this episode, Jenny & Sheena talk with Lauren Lopriore in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Lauren is a breast cancer survivor, fellow mom, and founder of Liv & Let.
Season 1, Episode 16: Catching Up On Life 2.0
Well, it's been a hot minute! In this episode, Jenny & Sheena catch up on life. School has started, and with that come all of the lovely germs shared at school. Read the twitter article that Jenny & Sheena reference when Sheena shares that she will NOT be volunteering at her kids' schools.
Season 1, Episode 15: Return from Summer — Scotland Recap
Jenny & Sheena took a bit of a summer hiatus, and recap what they've been up to...particularly a trip to Scotland. Everything from breathtaking hikes to seeing puffins, it was a much needed adults-only recharge. The grandparents watched the kids...and barely survived! Jenny & Sheena also fangirl over Rebecca Plotnick from Everyday Parisian and Paris-based American photographer, Katie Donnelly.
Season 1, Episode 14: Interview with Heather Booysen, Author of “Marley Takes the Stage”
In this episode, Jenny & Sheena interview dancer, photographer, and author, Heather Booysen. Her new book, “Marley Takes the Stage,” was just published, and she joins the podcast to share about her book and the inspiration that helped to create it. This book truly embodies diversity in all its forms, and we are so excited for the launch of this book!
Season 1, Episode 13: Using the Summer to Build Social-Emotional Skills
In this week’s episode, Jenny & Sheena discuss ways to support our kids over the summer because let’s be honest, ice cream isn’t the only thing we’re screaming about. School may be out, but there can be some fun ways to incorporate learning opportunities to build on children’s social-emotional skills and help minimize or support little ones during those inevitable tantrums (and hopefully prevent some ones in the future).
Season 1, Episode 12: Surviving Travel with Kids
In this episode, Jenny & Sheena discuss some of their favorite tips for surviving travel with kids. Traveling with kids can be stressful…but it doesn’t have to be. Jenny & Sheena share some of the things they’ve learned along the way, so that you can enjoy that trip with your family too!
Season 1, Episode 11: Self-Care: Finding What Works for You
In this episode, Jenny & Sheena continue the conversation for Mental Health Awareness Month by talking about some ideas for self-care. Self-care doesn’t look the same for everyone, so it’s important to find what works for you.
Season 1, Episode 10: Mental Health Awareness Month—A Family’s Journey
This episode is one that is near and dear to our hearts as we discuss a topic that is very important to us. May is Mental Health Awareness Month. We have spent our careers supporting children and families struggling with mental health, and believe that one way to break down the stigma around mental health is to share our stories. In this week's episode, we have a dear friend, Susannah, join us in the podcast to share her family's journey navigating mental health. While this may be difficult to hear and may be triggering for some, it’s important to discuss and know that no one is alone in their journey.
If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, please reach out to your private provider, check out NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, or call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-8255).
Season 1, Episode 09: Catching Up On Life
In this episode, Jenny & Sheena catch up on life...what's new with their kids? Everything from soccer to swimming, babies and chocolate, cheetahs to penguins. Hear what's been going on lately and how they're surviving motherhood, barely and just in time for Mother's Day!
Season 1, Episode 08: Movement Ideas with Luci Grause, Founder of Skip & Scoot
As the weather starts to get warmer, we thought it was the perfect opportunity to invite Luci Grause, Founder of Skip & Scoot, to join the podcast. Luci shares the importance of movement, and some ideas to do with our kids to get them up and moving!
Season 1, Episode 07: Autism Awareness Month -- Interview with Kimberley Druml
To kick off Autism Awareness Month, Jenny & Sheena chat with mom and small business owner, Kimberley Druml. Kimberley is the founder and owner of Simply Blissful Boutique and the parent of a child with Autism. Kimberley shares her parenting journey and advice for other parents of special needs children.
Season 1, Episode 06: Having Fun with Language--Using Play to Build Language Skills
In this week's episode, Jenny shares some helpful tips on how to support your child's language development with toys and things around your house.
Season 1, Episode 05: My Favorite Things
Inspired the famous song from "The Sound of Music," Jenny & Sheena share some of their favorite things (apart from the usual baby registry must-haves) for babies and kids. Everything from favorite feeding items, books and toys, to baby hygiene.
Season 1, Episode 04: "Well This Escalated Quickly": Going From 0 Kids to 1 Kid to 2 Kids and More! with Guest Jasmine Sassack of The Birth Zone
When it comes to kids, 1+1 sometimes feels like 7!
In this episode, we welcome our first guest, Jasmine Sassack, doula and founder of The Birth Zone. She joins us as we share what we've learned (and are still learning), along with some of the tips and tricks we wish we knew when becoming parents.
Season 1, Episode 03: Let's Chat About How You Really Feel -- Helping Kids Build Their Emotional Vocabulary
Going beyond co-regulation…helping kids build their emotional vocabulary.
Season 1, Episode 02: I Scream, You Scream…Wait, Wait…Let’s Co-Regulate!
What is co-regulation?
Season 1, Episode 01: From the “First Look” to Mom Friends…How It All Began
From a potential industrial engineer and doctor to mom friends…find out how it all began.