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Jun 2024

44m 58s

Revisiting Kids and Screen Time

Kelsey Wharton and Erica Ladd

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We thought it was time for a real-time life update and hope this episode feels like a coffee date with friends. We touch on parenting, work, homeschool, the state of the world, and how we're making time for what matters to us.Just for Friends of the Show, we'll be telling you all ... Show More

Our Personal Discographies

Join us on a musical adventure as we explore the soundtracks of our lives thus far: from our childhoods through angsty teen years, falling in love with our spouses, and becoming parents.Just for Friends of the Show, there was one song on both of our discographies that was so impa ... Show More

Listening to Music

Today we have a lot to stay about listening to music. From our different experiences growing up with music to how we listen today and how musical we are (or aren't). Plus we meander through musical gate-keeping and the joy of vibe playlist.Friends of the Show can listen to us cha ... Show More

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