The world tells us the newborn stage is supposed to be magical. Soft lighting. Sweet snuggles. “Soak it all in.” But for so many parents? It’s a blur of no sleep, hormonal whiplash, identity loss, and quietly asking yourself, “Why am I not okay?” Deena is back from maternity leave, and in this raw, deeply honest conversation, we’re finally talking about what ... Show More
Jan 28
The World Is Hard, That’s Why Home Shouldn’t Be (feat. Jon Fogel)
Most parents are doing everything they can to raise good kids, and still feeling exhausted, reactive, and unsure if they’re actually helping in the long run.So much parenting advice is obsessed with today’s behavior: listening, sharing, cooperating, “being good.” But this episode ... Show More
53m 54s
Jan 21
2026 Trends: What's In, What's Out, and What Needs to be Gently Retired
We’re back with one of our favorite episodes of the year: the trends of the year episode where we scour the internet for the hottest trends forecasted for 2026. Your resident besties, Kristin and Deena officially give the tired mom stamp of approval of which trends we're into, wh ... Show More
37m 8s
Jan 7
Smart Phones, AI, and Social Media - Will the Kids Be Ok?
Parenting has never been easy , but parenting in the age of AI, social media, and private digital spaces is something no generation has navigated before. And truthfully? It’s terrifying, for so many of us with kids entering the digital age. In this episode, Deena sits down with d ... Show More
52m 44s
Jun 2021
Success Story with Emilie, Mother of Two
<p>The initial transition to connective parenting isn’t exactly a straight line, and it can take years for us as parents to unlearn everything that was imposed on us when we were younger. But, it doesn’t mean it’s impossible.</p>
<p>For this episode, I’ve invited long time member ... Show More
22m 15s