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Jul 1, 2019

Sometimes it's tough to balance our kids' right to privacy with our own need to fill a conversational void. Or our ability to think on our feet when we're caught off-guard. 


Jun 24, 2019

A recent poll of dads finds that many of them feel "shamed" by comments about their parenting. We say "hey, that's our turf! Move along!" And also, we prefer to call it "educating" instead of "shaming."


Dec 17, 2018

00:31 Surprise Hamster: Santa Claus did some unauthorized shopping.

08:36 Clickbait Debate: A Buzzfeed article about a chart comparing stay-at-home and working moms prompted us to talk about all the different points on that spectrum that we've experienced. And to remind everyone to live and let live.

25:45 Speed Round:...


Jul 23, 2018

00:27 Plane Plague Tales: Nicole's back from Australia, and she brought home an unwelcome souvenir.

07:47 Kids in Flight: Speaking of planes, is it ever okay for parents to luxuriate in first class while their kiddos are back in the cheap seats with strangers? We make the judgment call.

25:15 Speed Round: Game Time:...


Jun 11, 2018

[We're taking turns picking out some favorite episodes to share with you on weeks when vacations disrupt our usual chattiness. Catherine raided our archives for today's full episode (from January 15, 2018) and the speed rounds you'll hear on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Tomorrow, though, you can listen to a brand...