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This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, we have an unintentional Q&A episode because Alex put up a story box late last night, and we ended up answering your Qs for like… 45 minutes
This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, we're talking about the lost art of the "doorbell friend" (we just learned we have these and it makes us feel like we're in a sitcom LOL). Which spirals into a whole convo about how in-person social interaction has plummeted and what can be done to bring back the 90s childhood mindset. Then we get into Memorial Day block party planning (watermelon seed spitting contest, three-legged race, & getting Kennedy Urich's boyfriend Bobby to do a concert?!), and the fact that we have OFFICIALLY broken ground on the pool (after a whole pipe-moving saga that was NOT in the budget lol). In other neighborhood news, Alex is officially starting a book club!!! We get into the best books Alex has read lately (Mean Moms, Strangers, and the book book club is starting with: Yesteryear). Plus, fan-casting the Stranger TV adaptation (Nicole Kidman + Ryan Phillippe?!). Then we get into Jessica Simpson & Nick Lachey ending up on the SAME flight to Hawaii (what are the chances?!), date night midweek vs. Saturday night (spoiler alert: Thursday wins), and the great event eating debate (should you eat before attending an event with dinner?!) Then it's Rocky's 1 month update (he's a GRAZER, his wake windows are lengthening, and Alex got cleared to work out!), and BICKER OF THE WEEK on whether you should be an out-and-backer or a looper on your neighborhood walks (Alex has her reasons!!!). Plus, TWEET OF THE WEEK on the fact that 9 out of 10 women physicians are eldest daughters (Dr. Tate?!), and TWO THINGS WE DMED EACH OTHER: that viral video of the granddaughter teaching her 102 + 89 year old grandparents how to use DoorDash (heartwarming!!!) and the guy outsourcing his night nurse to the Philippines (seems completely unnecessary??). And finally, our favorite baby products from the first month (RIP the wipe warmer for Rocky, the SNOO and Doona stay undefeated)! LOVE YOU GUYS! Timestamps: 00:00:00 Welcome back to Two Parents & A Podcast! 00:00:48 The importance of a “doorbell friend” 00:06:58 Memorial Day block party planning is officially underway 00:12:48 We've officially broken ground on the pool!!! 00:16:26 Hot water with lemon debate cont. (+ should restaurants charge for bread?!) 00:20:23 Alex is officially starting a book club 00:29:29 Jessica Simpson & Nick Lachey on the SAME flight to Hawaii?! 00:34:16 Date night: midweek vs. Saturday night? 00:36:48 Do you eat before events?! 00:41:19 Rocky's 1 month update 00:49:42 BICKER OF THE WEEK: Walks around the neighborhood: out-and-backer or looper? 00:53:40 TWEET OF THE WEEK: 9 out of 10 women physicians are eldest daughters 00:56:45 THINGS WE DMED EACHOTHER: Teaching grandparents to use DoorDash 01:06:15 THINGS WE DMED EACHOTHER: Outsourcing your night nurse to the Philippines?! 01:11:48 Our favorite baby products in the first month 01:14:02 LOVE YOU GUYS! #twoparentsandapod -------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our sponsors this week: *NOCD: If you're struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help. Book a free 15 minute call to get started: https://learn.nocd.com/TWOPARENTS *Ollie: Ollie. Feed the Obsession. Go to https://www.ollie.com/twoparents and use code TWOPARENTS to get 70% off your first box! *CozyEarth: Go to https://www.cozyearth.com/TWOPARENTS for up to 20% off! *Veracity: For up to 65% off your order, head to https://www.VeracityHealth.co and use code TWOPARENTS *Bobbie: If you want to feed with confidence too, head to https://www.hibobbie.com for the formula trusted by 800,000+ parents. -------------------------------------------------------------- Listen to the pod on YouTube/Spotify/Apple: https://www.youtube.com/@twoparentsandapod https://open.spotify.com/show/7BxuZnHmNzOX9MdnzyU4bD?si=5e715ebaf9014fac https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-parents-a-podcast/id1737442386 -------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Two Parents & A Podcast: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/twoparentsandapod TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@twoparentsandapod Follow Alex Bennett: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/justalexbennett TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@justalexbennett Follow Harrison Fugman: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/harrisonfugman TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@harrisonfugman -------------------------------------------------------------- Powered by: Just Media House – https://www.justmediahouse.com/ -------------------------------------------------------------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, we are deep in the weeds of toddler social skills, specifically: how to actually teach a toddler to share and the power of modeling behavior for toddlers because… they are watching (and copying) EVERYTHING. Then we recap Mother's Day (the four of us at the coffee shop, my protein pancakes at The Well, and then our chaotic visit to a new store in Austin (s/o to Tiffany the most patient employee in the store, we love you). Plus, Harrison's Father's Day request (NO gifts (how many times has he said this on the pod until Alex listens lol)) and a little 2 under 2 update because Tate is more and more OBSESSED with Rocky everyday and we genuinely did not expect this
This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, we're back with ONE parent & our returning guest Dr. Ari Brown (Pediatrician + Author of the iconic 411 series) for the SLEEP episode every parents needs! We start with why sleep is SO important (for both kids AND parents), how to create a healthy sleep routine from DAY ONE, and the "sleep crutches" you need to AVOID if possible (s/o to any parent who has been the human Uber to the land of nod hahaha). Then we get into what to ACTUALLY do when your baby/toddler wakes up in the middle of the night and why Dr. Ari likes to refer to “sleep regressions" as PROGRESSIONS (mind blown!!). Plus (random tangent), Dr. Ari's take on melatonin & traveling time zones (the ONE time she'll recommend it). Then, the ideal nap schedule from baby through toddler, and the #1 biggest mistake parents make around sleep (which we 100% have been guilty of). Then we get into some of the tactical stuff: should you EVER give your toddler a bottle before bed? Crib vs. co-sleeping vs. bed sharing (without the shame!), and when to actually transition from crib to bed (spoiler: longer than you think!!). We also break down what an ideal toddler bedtime routine looks like, how screens are impacting your kid's sleep, and how diet & physical activity actually move the needle. Plus, a fun rapid-fire game: COMMON SLEEP ISSUE vs. TALK TO YOUR DOCTOR. Finally, it's not a sleep episode without Dr. Ari's take on sleep training & cry it out (and the protest vs. crying it out distinction that totally clicked for us), and she shares her famous S.L.E.E.P. plan
This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, Alex is officially BACK (kind of… NO PRESSURE (and we talk about this mindset in the ep!)). We have lots of updates (recording 1 non-guest episode per week has been hard on us lol)… BUT we're recapping our first date night post-baby (iHeart Country Music Festival!!) and the thing we did beforehand that made me SO excited to go. Other "IRL" stuff we get into: Tate's dance recital (
This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, we're joined by Kyla and Courtney (SLPs & IBCLCs) from Baby Feeding Experts for the feeding episode we NEEDED before the birth of baby #2. We sat down with them the week before I got induced with Rocky, so this one is extremely relevant for anyone preparing to feed a newborn (and full transparency, I came in with a LONG list of questions to try to improve on the feeding experience I had the first time). We start with my feeding journey with Tate and how round 2 is shaping up so far (planning for 80/20 this time!), why Kyla & Courtney want to officially retire "fed is best" AND "breast is best" (their take on "support + education is best" is going to make so much sense to you), how to set realistic feeding goals before baby arrives, and the MOST INTERESTING thing we learned (did you know you should measure your nipples?? because apparently 90% of women are NOT a 24mm and this completely blew my mind). Then we break the rest of the episode into three buckets so you can skip to whatever applies to you:
This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, it's Harrison's second solo episode… but jk lol because Alex (and Rocky!!!) decided to join in studio, just not on camera (ps. we heard you guys on the whole speakerphone thing hahaha). So Harrison is hosting, Alex is on the mic, Rocky is snoozing, and we're recapping the first two weeks as a family of four. We get into Alex's feeding journey so far (no longer a just-enough-er!!!), the anniversary date we've officially decided on (the day we MET, not the day we got married…fight us about it), and the very real conversation we had on our walk this morning about how many kids we actually want now that we have 2 (spoiler: 3, and a maybe to 4??). OK then we have a push present REVEAL (yes, the brown box that was right in front of Alex's eyes for MONTHS had a pink LV Speedy in it), Mother's Day gift ideas for the guys listening (phone cases, name necklaces, shopping sprees… you're welcome), a quick update on Alex's mat leave, and a real recap of the first two weeks with 2 under 2 (the divide and conquer dynamic, what advice we took too far, the new morning + bedtime routines, and yes the SNOO is working with baby #2!!!). Plus, we get into something on Harrison's mind this week: can dads have "mom brain" too?! (Apparently yes, and the more involved you are, the worse it is???) Then a "What We're Watching" update - Survivor Season 50 (& Harrison is officially applying for 2027??) and the Summer House drama continues (no, we didn't listen to the leaked audio). We also have a new segment to try out: TWEET OF THE WEEK (GLP-1s are out-earning the entire AI industry?!), and THINGS WE DMED EACHOTHER on the hot take that dads only really need to show up once baby #2 arrives… do we agree?! (NO!). LOVE YOU GUYS! Ps. Guys this is Jules now I need to say that I know Election Day is the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November (idk WHERE I got the Nov 4th thing (2008???) but I swear I black out when we record lol) Timestamps: 00:00:00 Welcome back to Two Parents & A Podcast! 00:03:02 Alex's feeding journey so far 00:09:12 We've officially picked our anniversary date 00:12:32 How many kids do we want now that we have 2 under 2? 00:16:52 Alex's push present reveal 00:19:55 Alex's mat leave update 00:23:15 Mother's Day gift ideas 00:30:02 Our first 2 weeks with 2 under 2 (Intro, routines, etc) 00:41:22 Are any of Rocky's nicknames sticking? 00:43:42 Can dad's have “mom brain” too?! 00:49:15 WHAT WE'RE WATCHING: Survivor Season 50 00:52:22 The Summer House Drama continues… 00:59:51 Jules is afraid to hold Rocky lol 01:01:42 TWEET OF THE WEEK (new segment?!): GLP-1s vs. AI revenue 01:08:59 THINGS WE DMED EACHOTHER: “Hot Take: Dads with two kids” 01:16:00 LOVE YOU GUYS! #twoparentsandapod -------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our sponsors this week: *Little Spoon: Give them meals + snacks that are actually right for where kids are developmentally—balanced, intentional and made to support real growth. Go to https://www.littlespoon.com/TWOPARENTS and enter code TWOPARENTS for 30% off your first order. *NOCD: If you're struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help. Book a free 15 minute call to get started: https://learn.nocd.com/TWOPARENTS *Hers: Ready to reach your goals? Visit https://www.forhers.com/twoparents to get personalized, affordable care that gets you. *Quince: Go to https://www.quince.com/alex for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order! -------------------------------------------------------------- Listen to the pod on YouTube/Spotify/Apple: https://www.youtube.com/@twoparentsandapod https://open.spotify.com/show/7BxuZnHmNzOX9MdnzyU4bD?si=5e715ebaf9014fac https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-parents-a-podcast/id1737442386 -------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Two Parents & A Podcast: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/twoparentsandapod TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@twoparentsandapod Follow Alex Bennett: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/justalexbennett TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@justalexbennett Follow Harrison Fugman: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/harrisonfugman TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@harrisonfugman -------------------------------------------------------------- Powered by: Just Media House – https://www.justmediahouse.com/ -------------------------------------------------------------- Key Words: Two Parents and a Podcast, Two Parents & A Podcast, Alex Bennett, Harrison Fugman, 2 under 2, two under two, first two weeks with 2 under 2, Mother's Day gift ideas, Mother's Day gifts for moms, push present, push present ideas, dad brain, mom brain, parent brain, postpartum, newborn, baby #2, family of four, breastfeeding journey, sibling adjustment, SNOO, baby nicknames, anniversary date, how many kids, Survivor Season 50, Summer House drama, GLP-1, parenting podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, we're joined by Dr. Becky Kennedy (Good Inside) for a conversation we are SO GLAD we had two days before welcoming baby #2. This episode is basically a crash course in all things new siblings, starting with how to prep your existing child(ren), what to do during the first meeting, and how to manage things once you're finally home. First, she level sets something we think every parent needs to hear: the goal is not raising the world's most thrilled big sibling on day one (because... that's just not a thing lol). With that in mind, Dr. Becky shares practical tips (that take all of 15 seconds) to ACTUALLY help prep your toddler for a new baby. Then we get into the first meeting itself: hospital or house? Gift or no gift? Job or no job? And she covers toddler reactions during this intro that can feel super alarming, but are often completely expected. And then we get into sibling dynamics... what to do in those very glamorous moments when everyone is crying and nobody wants to share mom, and why trying to be “fair” can actually be the thing CAUSING sibling rivalry. So if you've got baby #2 (or 3 or 4) on the way, watch this episode. Or send it to a friend who might need it, because this one DEFINITELY helped us :-) Timestamps: 00:00:00 Welcome back to Two Parents & A Podcast! 00:00:37 Meet Dr. Becky Kennedy (Clinical Psychologist, Founder & CEO at Good Inside, & Mom of 3) 00:02:28 How perceptive are toddlers, actually? 00:07:00 One of the biggest disservices we do to toddlers when introducing a new sibling 00:10:35 Best practices for prepping siblings 00:16:52 Biggest mistakes when introducing siblings 00:19:06 Why understanding your own child matters most 00:22:25 Dr. Becky's #1 tip for introducing a toddler to a new baby 00:24:37 The unfair expectations we put on toddlers 00:26:53 Hospital or house: where should siblings meet? 00:28:45 Should you give the older sibling a gift or a job? 00:33:45 Reactions that alarm parents but are actually normal 00:36:41 Expected behavior vs. cause for concern 00:44:38 What to do when both kids are crying 00:48:47 Why narrating to babies and toddlers matters 00:51:08 Good Inside Baby: first 24 hours home + partnership after baby 01:02:48 Shaping sibling dynamics for the long term 01:11:48 There's nothing more important than repair 01:13:40 THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! #twoparentsandapod --------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our sponsors this week: *Hero Bread: Hero Bread is offering 10% off your order. Go to https://www.hero.co and use code TWOPARENTS at checkout. *First Day: Our listeners get up to 57% Off AND a Free Gift with code TWOPARENTS at https://www.FirstDay.com *Veracity: For up to 65% off your order, head to https://www.VeracityHealth.co and use code TWOPARENTS. *Rula: Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/TWOPARENTS #rulapod *Bobbie: If you want to feed with confidence too, head to https://www.hibobbie.com for the formula trusted by 800,000+ parents. --------------------------------------------------------------- Listen to the pod on YouTube/Spotify/Apple: https://www.youtube.com/@twoparentsandapod https://open.spotify.com/show/7BxuZnHmNzOX9MdnzyU4bD?si=5e715ebaf9014fac https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-parents-a-podcast/id1737442386 --------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Two Parents & A Podcast: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/twoparentsandapod TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@twoparentsandapod Follow Alex Bennett: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/justalexbennett TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@justalexbennett Follow Harrison Fugman: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/harrisonfugman TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@harrisonfugman Find our guest: Website | https://bit.ly/41U9It9 Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/drbeckyatgoodinside TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@drbeckyatgoodinside --------------------------------------------------------------- Powered by: Just Media House – https://www.justmediahouse.com/ --------------------------------------------------------------- Key words: Two Parents & A Podcast, Alex Bennett, Harrison Fugman, Dr. Becky Kennedy, Good Inside, preparing your child for a new sibling, first meeting with new baby, avoiding sibling rivalry, toddler and new baby, toddler jealousy, introducing a new sibling, prepping toddler for baby #2, sibling introductions, sibling transitions, hospital or house introduction, big sibling tips, parenting podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, WELCOME BABY ROCKY
This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, we recorded the night before induction day for baby boy… and also we got married!!! (That's it.. that's the description hahahaha but if you need more info ⬇️) In true Two Parents fashion, this episode is a mix of (very big) life updates, a little video diary to ourselves (we ran back the same questions we answered the night before Tate was born), and, randomly, a full discussion about a first-date dealbreaker (something about bringing your own cutlery?!). We talk about why we decided to make it official before baby #2 arrived, whether we still want the big wedding, and everything we're feeling going into life as a family of 4. We answer listener questions about knowing when you're ready for a second baby, what excites us most (and makes us the most nervous) about adding another baby to the family, what we'd tell ourselves at the beginning of pregnancy, our biggest advice for other parents just starting out, whether we have any pregnancy regrets, how we chose baby boy's name, what we think birth will be like this time around, and how we think life is about to change. Oh and lots about queso lol. We love you guys so much. Thanks for being here with us through all of it :) Timestamps: 00:00:00 Welcome back to Two Parents & A Podcast! 00:01:52 Light housekeeping before mat leave 00:06:09 We got married!!! 00:14:57 Listener Q: How did you know you were ready for a second baby? I think I'm there, but I'm so nervous to be pregnant again 00:18:57 Listener Q: What are you most excited about with two babies? What makes you the most nervous? 00:21:36 Night Before Q: What's one piece of advice you'd give yourself at the beginning of pregnancy? 00:26:23 Night Before Q: What's your #1 piece of advice for others just starting their pregnancy journey? 00:30:20 Night Before Q: Do you have any pregnancy regrets? 00:31:55 Quick pause to plan our final dinner date 00:34:15 First-date dealbreaker?! (Had to give you one normal topic hahaha) 00:38:45 Night Before Q: How did we choose the name? 00:42:07 Easter-egging the wedding online 00:45:50 Do we wish we got married sooner?! 00:48:23 Night Before Q: What do you think the birth process will be like? 00:50:49 Night Before Q: How do you think life will change after the baby is born? 00:56:45 Night Before Q: How do you feel about becoming a boy mom / boy dad? 00:58:40 Night Before Q: Pregnancy food cravings 01:02:05 LOVE YOU GUYS! #twoparentsandapod -------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our sponsors this week: *Ollie: Ollie. Feed the Obsession. Go to https://www.ollie.com/twoparents and use code twoparents to get 70% off your first box! *Zenni: If your glasses are overdue for a refresh, now is the time. Use code PODCAST15 for fifteen percent off your first order at https://www.bit.ly/41onx2O *Fora: Become a Fora Advisor today at https://fora.com/twoparents *Skims: Shop Everyday Cotton, and all of my favorite bras and underwear at http://www.skims.com/twoparents #skimspartner -------------------------------------------------------------- Listen to the pod on YouTube/Spotify/Apple: https://www.youtube.com/@twoparentsandapod https://open.spotify.com/show/7BxuZnHmNzOX9MdnzyU4bD?si=5e715ebaf9014fac https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-parents-a-podcast/id1737442386 -------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Two Parents & A Podcast: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/twoparentsandapod TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@twoparentsandapod Follow Alex Bennett: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/justalexbennett TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@justalexbennett Follow Harrison Fugman: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/harrisonfugman TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@harrisonfugman -------------------------------------------------------------- Powered by: Just Media House – https://www.justmediahouse.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week on Two PARENTS & A Podcast, we have the parenting heavy episode you guys have been asking for :) With baby #2 coming in T-2 days, we're revisiting all the newborn decisions that hit at once (that also happen to be some of the most loaded topics on the internet). So we rapid-fire (if 30+ mins can be considered rapid-fire) through the big ones: letting a newborn cry, co-sleeping, formula vs. breastfeeding, vaccinating on schedule, sleep training before 4 months, visitors in the first week, taking a newborn out in public early, feeding on demand, kissing the baby, and who should actually be getting up in the middle of the night. Before that, we get into Bicker of the Week x2 (turning off a show in the middle + fruit flies), when kids learn their parents' first names (like does anyone actually know this answer??), and the very rude reminder that the last week of pregnancy is its own full-body (and mind) experience. Oh and Harrison told me that yes, my push present is now officially outside the return window lol. Then, because our brains are obviously in 14 places at once right now, we do a Bieber update (including the revelation that SWAG does NOT stand for swagger), Alex Cooper vs. Alix Earle (Lix vs. Lex), and end on the very weird emotional reality that baby #2 still isn't fully clocking (s/o Justin) for us yet. LOVE YOU GUYS! Timestamps: 00:00:00 Welcome back to Two Parents & A Podcast! 00:00:36 Bicker of the Week: Turning off a show in the middle 00:04:59 Bicker of the Week (pt. 2): Fruit flies 00:06:28 When do kids learn their parents' first names? 00:10:18 I forgot how hard the last week of pregnancy is 00:11:55 10 rapid-fire newborn hot takes 00:12:15 1 - Letting a newborn “cry it out” 00:13:55 2 - Co-sleeping in the same bed 00:15:07 3 - Formula feeding vs. breastfeeding 00:20:08 4 - Vaccinating on schedule 00:27:18 5 - Sleep training before 4 months 00:31:37 6 - Visitors in the first week 00:35:25 Quick pause: My push present is outside the return window lol 00:37:29 7 - Taking a newborn out in public early 00:39:47 8 - Strict feeding schedule vs. feeding on demand 00:41:51 9 - Kissing the baby (friends/family) 00:42:41 10 - Mom vs. dad getting up in the middle of the night 00:45:20 S.W.A.G. (Bieber discussion continued) 00:54:15 Alex Cooper vs. Alix Earle 00:58:40 Baby #2 still isn't clocking for us 01:03:38 LOVE YOU GUYS! #twoparentsandapod -------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our sponsors this week: *Quince: Go to https://www.Quince.com/ALEX for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order! *Perelel: Exclusive for our listeners, new customers can enjoy 20% off their first order with code TWOPARENTS - Visit https://www.perelelhealth.com *Magnetic Me: Right now, new customers can get 15% off sitewide at https://www.magneticme.com *Bobbie: If you want to feed with confidence too, head to https://www.hibobbie.com for the formula trusted by 800,000+ parents. -------------------------------------------------------------- Listen to the pod on YouTube/Spotify/Apple: https://www.youtube.com/@twoparentsandapod https://open.spotify.com/show/7BxuZnHmNzOX9MdnzyU4bD?si=5e715ebaf9014fac https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-parents-a-podcast/id1737442386 -------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Two Parents & A Podcast: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/twoparentsandapod TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@twoparentsandapod Follow Alex Bennett: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/justalexbennett TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@justalexbennett Follow Harrison Fugman: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/harrisonfugman TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@harrisonfugman -------------------------------------------------------------- Powered by: Just Media House – https://www.justmediahouse.com/ -------------------------------------------------------------- Key Words: Two Parents & A Podcast, Alex Bennett, Harrison Fugman, newborn hot takes, newborn parenting hot takes, vaccines, vaccinating on schedule, formula vs. breastfeeding, formula feeding, breastfeeding, visitors in the first week, newborn visitors, co-sleeping, sleep training before 4 months, feeding on demand, taking a newborn out in public, kissing the baby, newborn parenting, pregnancy podcast, parenting podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, we are LOCKED IN on Coachella Weekend 1. SORRY in advance if this is a little bit of a departure from the norm, but it was truly all we could think about this week (besides the fact that the baby is coming in T-5 days... are we using Coachella as a distraction? Probably). And if you were worried this one wasn't parent-heavy enough, don't worry... Jules already yelled at us about that, so make sure you stay for the second half. So yes, we spend the first 40 minutes getting into Justin Bieber's nostalgic comeback (is he BACK back??), StubHubGate, our idea for a parent version of Coachella (Babychella, obviously), Coachella vs. the Masters, and somehow Justin Trudeau x Katy Perry at Coachella (does he have Coachella pull??? lol). Then we get into a little nighttime paci update because limiting the paci to bedtime really does seem to be helping the whole process, plus the very humbling reminder that no two pregnancies are the same. We also talk about what it feels like when your “pregnancy class” starts graduating before you, which is a very niche but very real emotional experience lol. Then it's Bicker of the Week on when it is actually OK to honk, why it feels weirdly awkward when parents ask if your kid can have food, and This Week We Learned: move the baby to dad's side of the bed. LOVE YOU GUYS! Timestamps: 00:00:00 Welcome back to Two Parents & A Podcast! 00:04:14 Is Coachella officially back? 00:07:18 Our Coachella idea for parents: Babychella 00:08:31 StubHubgate at Coachella 00:14:05 Justin Bieber's nostalgic comeback 00:31:22 Coachella or the Masters? 00:36:23 Stevie Wonder (that's it… that's the chapter title) 00:38:55 Justin Trudeau x Katy Perry 00:47:05 Is getting rid of the paci helping bedtime? 00:50:58 No two pregnancies are the same 00:54:17 When your pregnancy “class” starts graduating… 00:57:12 Bicker of the Week: When is it OK to honk? 01:02:56 Why is it so awkward when parents ask if your kid can have food? 01:07:36 This Week We Learned: Move the baby to dad's side of the bed 01:09:20 LOVE YOU GUYS #twoparentsandapod -------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our sponsors this week: *Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at https://www.SHOPIFY.com/TWOPARENTS *Branch Basics: Get 15% off Branch Basics with the code TWOPARENTS at https://www.branchbasics.com/TWOPARENTS #branchbasicspod *Little Spoon: Go to https://www.littlespoon.com/TWOPARENTS and enter code TWOPARENTS for 30% off your first order. -------------------------------------------------------------- Listen to the pod on YouTube/Spotify/Apple: https://www.youtube.com/@twoparentsandapod https://open.spotify.com/show/7BxuZnHmNzOX9MdnzyU4bD?si=5e715ebaf9014fac https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-parents-a-podcast/id1737442386 -------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Two Parents & A Podcast: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/twoparentsandapod TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@twoparentsandapod Follow Alex Bennett: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/justalexbennett TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@justalexbennett Follow Harrison Fugman: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/harrisonfugman TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@harrisonfugman -------------------------------------------------------------- Powered by: Just Media House – https://www.justmediahouse.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, we're talking labor induction, due date myths, and birth signs (because YES, we are officially T-10 days and I'm overanalyzing cusp babies, my last meal before birth, and why hospital bags are such a thing in the first place.) We also get into WHY I'm getting induced again, the fact that dilation charts are absolutely insane (Cheerio -> BAGEL?!), and the craziest places people have given birth (NYC subway car = new fear unlocked), which, if anything, did not calm me down at all. We start with Facebook in 2026 being the actual wild, wild west, Harrison getting very locked in for the World Cup (turns out it's not for 2 months??? but it's EVERYWHERE), and the realization that kids really do teach you to stop and smell the roses (literally). Plus, Tate's first dance recital is coming and I'm already emotional about it. Then we get into a little pop culture break, including who is actually A-list (apparently NOT Hilary Duff??), West and Amanda (skip if you must), and our Paradise season 1 review. Plus, sorry, we have like 10 minutes of doom and gloom: (1) Texas Roadhouse “butter” not actually being butter, and (2) lead found in baby clothes (guys... being a consumer is hard). Okay, finally, we end with something to celebrate: a plane passenger gives birth mid-flight, and both mom and baby are healthy!!! I tried to think of the craziest place I could give birth and we figured it out (LIVE ON THE POD hahahha). LOVE YOU GUYS! Timestamps: 00:00:00 Welcome back to Two Parents & A Podcast! 00:00:12 Facebook in 2026 is the wild, wild west 00:03:43 Harrison is getting excited for the FIFA World Cup 2026 00:11:31 Why do we stress so much about our hospital bag?! 00:16:27 Children teach you stop and smell the roses 00:18:41 Tate's first dance recital is coming 00:21:02 Planning our first social outing post-birth 00:22:16 What's my last meal before birth? 00:24:30 Only 4% of babies are born on their due dates?! 00:26:54 Why I'm getting induced again 00:32:23 Dilation charts are absolutely insane 00:35:47 Do zodiac signs actually matter? 00:43:52 Which celebrities are actually considered A-List?! 00:48:42 Sorry, we're still talking about West and Amanda (SKIP if you don't care) 00:52:33 Our Paradise season 1 review 00:59:54 Who's ready for summer? 01:05:32 Texas Roadhouse “butter” isn't actually butter?! 01:09:45 Lead found in baby clothes?! 01:15:03 The craziest places to give birth 01:23:36 LOVE YOU GUYS! #twoparentsandapod -------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our sponsors this week: *Hers: Ready to reach your goals? Visit https://www.forhers.com/twoparents to get personalized, affordable care that gets you. *Little Spoon: Give them meals + snacks that are actually right for where kids are developmentally—balanced, intentional and made to support real growth. Go to https://www.littlespoon.com/TWOPARENTS and enter code TWOPARENTS for 30% off your first order. *NOCD: If you're struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help. Book a free 15 minute call to get started: https://learn.nocd.com/TWOPARENTS *Ollie: Ollie. Feed the Obsession. Go to https://www.ollie.com/twoparents and use code twoparents to get 60% off your first box! -------------------------------------------------------------- Listen to the pod on YouTube/Spotify/Apple: https://www.youtube.com/@twoparentsandapod https://open.spotify.com/show/7BxuZnHmNzOX9MdnzyU4bD?si=5e715ebaf9014fac https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-parents-a-podcast/id1737442386 -------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Two Parents & A Podcast: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/twoparentsandapod TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@twoparentsandapod Follow Alex Bennett: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/justalexbennett TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@justalexbennett Follow Harrison Fugman: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/harrisonfugman TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@harrisonfugman -------------------------------------------------------------- Powered by: Just Media House – https://www.justmediahouse.com/ -------------------------------------------------------------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, we're coming off Easter weekend (still in our pastels!) and Harrison is officially petitioning for no work on Easter Mondays (too much Aperol!) Which got us thinking... when did Easter become Christmas in spring?! That turns into a bigger conversation about gifts, toys, and the very real question of whether your kid can actually have TOO MANY (especially once you find the one toy they'll play with for 30+ mins and suddenly everything else in the room starts feeling unnecessary). We also get into postpartum prep for baby #2, and how buying all of that stuff again brought back a LOT of memories from the first time around (some of which I think I had conveniently blocked out). We talk through what we actually need this time, what we're doing differently with baby #2, and why second-time prep feels way less chaotic. Then we get into the toddler phase we're very much in right now: teaching street safety without fully terrifying yourself (and the toddler!!!), whether “gentle parenting” got a bad rap, and what a kid under 2 can actually understand when you're trying to keep them safe. Plus, a little reality TV break (we see the comments are mixed - skip this section if you hate it, comment what we should watch next if you love it) , audiobooks vs. reading (pt. 2983482), the commenter who may have finally solved Harrison's cough, and two fun things we DMed eachother: Japan Airlines' baby icon and the Chick-fil-A family phone challenge. LOVE YOU GUYS! Timestamps: 00:00:00 Welcome back to Two Parents & A Podcast! 00:03:12 When did Easter become “spring Christmas”?! 00:09:53 Can your kid have TOO MANY toys? 00:15:33 Prepping your postpartum kit 00:23:00 What we're doing differently with baby #2 00:28:50 Skip this section if you don't like reality TV lol :) - Summer House, SLOMW, The Kardashians 00:46:54 Phone-free family time update 00:48:00 How do you teach your 2-year-old not to run into the street? 00:50:50 Is Harrison a “gentle parent”?! 00:53:41 Have you heard of Safety Town?! 00:57:10 S/o to the commenter who solved Harrison's cough 00:58:59 Audiobooks vs. reading revisited 01:02:15 THINGS WE DMED EACHOTHER: Japan Airlines features a "baby icon" on its seat map during booking 01:04:56 THINGS WE DMED EACHOTHER: The Chick-fil-A Family Phone Challenge 01:09:50 LOVE YOU GUYS! #twoparentsandapod -------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our sponsors this week: *Wayfair: Head to https://www.wayfair.com April 25–27 for Way Day — shop Wayfair's best deals across home, with up to 80% off and fast, free shipping on everything. *ZipRecruiter: Post jobs for free at https://www.ziprecruiter.com/ALEX *Veracity: For up to 65% off your order, head to https://www.VeracityHealth.co and use code TWOPARENTS. *NOCD: If you're struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help. Book a free 15 minute call to get started: https://learn.nocd.com/TWOPARENTS -------------------------------------------------------------- Listen to the pod on YouTube/Spotify/Apple: https://www.youtube.com/@twoparentsandapod https://open.spotify.com/show/7BxuZnHmNzOX9MdnzyU4bD?si=5e715ebaf9014fac https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-parents-a-podcast/id1737442386 -------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Two Parents & A Podcast: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/twoparentsandapod TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@twoparentsandapod Follow Alex Bennett: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/justalexbennett TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@justalexbennett Follow Harrison Fugman: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/harrisonfugman TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@harrisonfugman -------------------------------------------------------------- Powered by: Just Media House – https://www.justmediahouse.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, we're talking baby names (because we FINALLY landed on one for baby boy), plus a new little experiment we've been trying (and LOVING) at home: phone-free family time from 5:00–7:30 PM. We also get into a new budgeting tactic we're trying this month (after realizing our spending had gotten a little too YOLO), Tate's Bunnies & Buddies recap (spoiler: she was not interested in the bunnies), and whether “Where's Jessica?” is actually the toddler hack everyone says it is (+ some more paci and sleep updates, of course). Oh, and we officially walk back our original take on play kitchens. Then the fun stuff: Harrison's thoughts on the Summer House drama (our new Bravo correspondent hahaha), Bethenny Frankel's takes, when you actually need to stop swearing in front of your kids, a boys trip debate, and us planning Easter brunch in real time. LOVE YOU GUYS! Timestamps: 00:00:00 Welcome back to Two Parents & A Podcast! 00:00:30 How Apple Pay is changing the way we spend 00:03:56 Are Canadians more polite than Americans? 00:06:20 Why do annual physicals feel like a waste of time?! 00:09:55 Bunnies & Buddies recap 00:11:10 Our new budgeting tactic 00:16:46 We're trying phone-free family time from 5:00–7:30 PM 00:21:31 We officially picked our baby's name 00:24:46 Harrison (our new reality TV expert???) reacts to the Summer House drama 00:37:44 Does anyone else appreciate Bethenny Frankel's takes?! 00:41:03 Did “Where's Jessica?” actually work? 00:45:14 Tate LOVES the play kitchen (and we take everything we said back) 00:53:20 We pushed bedtime back 45 minutes 00:58:00 Tate started hiding her pacifier 01:00:00 When do you stop swearing in front of your kids? 01:05:55 The boys trip debate 01:10:48 Easter brunch planning 01:14:43 LOVE YOU GUYS! #twoparentsandapod -------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our sponsors this week: *First Day: Our listeners get up to 57% Off AND a Free Gift with code TWOPARENTS at https://www.FirstDay.com *Merit Beauty: Right now, Merit Beauty is offering our listeners their Signature Makeup Bag with your first order at https://www.meritbeauty.com *Quince: Go to https://www.Quince.com/ALEX for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order! *Little Spoon: Give them meals + snacks that are actually right for where kids are developmentally—balanced, intentional and made to support real growth. Go to https://www.littlespoon.com/TWOPARENTS and enter code TWOPARENTS for 30% off your first order. -------------------------------------------------------------- Listen to the pod on YouTube/Spotify/Apple: https://www.youtube.com/@twoparentsandapod https://open.spotify.com/show/7BxuZnHmNzOX9MdnzyU4bD?si=5e715ebaf9014fac https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-parents-a-podcast/id1737442386 -------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Two Parents & A Podcast: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/twoparentsandapod TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@twoparentsandapod Follow Alex Bennett: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/justalexbennett TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@justalexbennett Follow Harrison Fugman: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/harrisonfugman TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@harrisonfugman -------------------------------------------------------------- Powered by: Just Media House – https://www.justmediahouse.com/ -------------------------------------------------------------- Key Words: Two Parents & A Podcast, Alex Bennett, Harrison Fugman, baby names, baby boy name, picked our baby name, phone-free family time, screen-free family time, budgeting tactic, Apple Pay, Bunnies & Buddies, Where's Jessica, pacifier updates, toddler sleep, play kitchen, Summer House drama, Bethenny Frankel, swearing in front of kids, boys trip debate, Easter brunch, parenting podcast, pregnancy podcast, toddler parenting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, we're talking parent friends (because there really is something so nice about having people in the exact same season of life as you), and how we're starting to think through postpartum planning for baby #2 (think family visits, meal prep, time off, etc. and all the little logistics we probably should have done by now but… SECOND BABY!). We also get into our Easter weekend plans, the surprisingly effective tip helping us wean Tate off the pacifier, and whether “Where's Jessica?!” is actually the toddler tantrum hack of the century (HAVE YOU GUYS HEARD OF THIS?!). Plus, Harrison recaps his HYROX race strategy, we debate whether sharing your fitness goals out loud is motivating or mildly embarrassing, and recap Tate's Mommy & Me Dance + Tea (which was extremely cute, obviously, and for SUCH a good cause). Then we get into a little sourdough update, Bicker of the Week on when it's acceptable to drop out of a group trip, and our latest TV thoughts on Paradise (THANK YOU GUYS FOR THE REC!). LOVE YOU GUYS! Timestamps: 00:00:00 Welcome back to Two Parents & A Podcast! 00:04:50 Is saying “please” and “thank you” ALWAYS necessary? 00:15:20 How we're prepping for baby #2's arrival 00:16:05 Our Easter weekend plans 00:19:20 The #1 thing helping us wean Tate off the pacifier 00:26:58 Does “Where's Jessica?” actually stop toddler tantrums? 00:27:50 Harrison's HYROX strategy 00:37:22 Should you share your fitness goals out loud? 00:39:27 Mommy & Me Dance + Tea recap 00:43:43 What are the best extracurriculars for toddlers? 00:45:48 Sourdough update 00:53:35 Making friends in the same season of life 00:59:47 Bicker of the Week: When is it acceptable to drop out of a group trip? 01:02:22 We started watching PARADISE! 01:06:53 LOVE YOU GUYS! #twoparentsandapod -------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our sponsors this week: *Hero Bread: Hero Bread is offering 10% off your order. Go to https://www.hero.co and use code TWOPARENTS at checkout. *Bobbie: If you want to feed with confidence too, head to https://www.hibobbie.com for the formula trusted by 700,000+ parents. *Fora: Become a Fora Advisor today at https://www.ForaTravel.com/TWOPARENTS *Little Spoon: Give them meals + snacks that are actually right for where kids are developmentally—balanced, intentional and made to support real growth. Go to https://www.littlespoon.com/TWOPARENTS and enter code TWOPARENTS for 30% off your first order. *GOODLES: Pick up GOODLES on your next shopping trip… it's available nationwide at Target and Walmart, plus many other major grocery stores and retailers -------------------------------------------------------------- Listen to the pod on YouTube/Spotify/Apple: https://www.youtube.com/@twoparentsandapod https://open.spotify.com/show/7BxuZnHmNzOX9MdnzyU4bD?si=5e715ebaf9014fac https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-parents-a-podcast/id1737442386 -------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Two Parents & A Podcast: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/twoparentsandapod TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@twoparentsandapod Follow Alex Bennett: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/justalexbennett TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@justalexbennett Follow Harrison Fugman: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/harrisonfugman TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@harrisonfugman -------------------------------------------------------------- Powered by: Just Media House – https://www.justmediahouse.com/ -------------------------------------------------------------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, we're in the middle of some BIG transitions over here… including officially saying goodbye to the pacifier (BEBE)
This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, the countdown continues… we are officially less than a month away from baby #2 and it's pretty much all we can think (and talk) about right now… (so SORRY in advance
This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, we're officially in the last month of pregnancy (HOW did that happen?!) and yes I was emotional Monday about transitioning from a family of 3 to 4… and I'm even more emotional now (sorry HORMONES). We talk about what this transition actually feels like, how we're trying to soak up this final stretch before baby #2 arrives, and a concept I've been hearing a lot lately: the “last of the firsts.” We also share some toddler “spring break” ideas that have been keeping us entertained this week. Then we get into a few real-life updates: where things stand with hit-and-run gate, our current family car situation (and thoughts on the Wagoneer), and wrapping up the buckle fracture saga - how we navigated a toddler in a splint for 3 weeks and what we learned from the experience, including a breakdown of what a trip to the ER ACTUALLY costs. We're also apparently “pop culture-ists” now (as Harrison calls it): Oscars takes, Kate Hudson's family tree, and our (read: Harrison's) latest Southern Charm thoughts. We wrap with a conversation on screen time for toddlers (different perspectives) and Bicker of the Week: communication styles around cleaning - because apparently “clean” means very different things depending on who you ask. LOVE YOU GUYS. Thanks for listening!!! Timestamps: 00:00:00 Welcome back to Two Parents & A Podcast 00:02:31 Last month of pregnancy… how are we here already?! 00:06:30 The last of the firsts 00:08:20 Toddler “spring break” activities to keep kids entertained at home 00:14:13 Hit-and-run gate update 00:21:48 Is the Jeep Wagoneer a good family car for 2 kids?! 00:26:16 Does anyone still watch award shows?! 00:30:30 Kate Hudson's family tree explained (lol) 00:34:27 Southern Charm (update of the WEEK? hahha) 00:38:47 How to keep your toddler in a splint for 3 weeks (what actually works) 00:41:08 ER bill breakdown post-toddler injury 00:46:36 Different perspectives on screen time for toddlers 00:51:47 BICKER OF THE WEEK: Communication styles around cleaning 00:57:36 Finishing baby boy's nursery 00:59:04 LOVE YOU GUYS! #twoparentsandapod -------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our sponsors this week: *Cheers: Same night out — way better morning with Cheers. For a limited time our listeners are getting 20% off their entire order by using code TWOPARENTS at https://www.cheershealth.com/TWOPARENTS #Cheers #ad *Care.com: For a limited time, go to https://www.Care.com and use code TWOPARENTS for 20% off your initial Care.com subscription or a Senior Care Advisor Plan. *Fora: Become a Fora Advisor today at https://fora.com/twoparents *Hers: Feel like your best self again, Visit https://www.forhers.com/TWOPARENTS to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you. *Branch Basics: Get 15% off Branch Basics with the code TWOPARENTS at https://branchbasics.com/ TWOPARENTS #branchbasicspod -------------------------------------------------------------- Listen to the pod on YouTube/Spotify/Apple: https://www.youtube.com/@twoparentsandapod https://open.spotify.com/show/7BxuZnHmNzOX9MdnzyU4bD?si=5e715ebaf9014fac https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-parents-a-podcast/id1737442386 -------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Two Parents & A Podcast: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/twoparentsandapod TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@twoparentsandapod Follow Alex Bennett: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/justalexbennett TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@justalexbennett Follow Harrison Fugman: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/harrisonfugman TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@harrisonfugman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, someone hit our PARKED car and drove off… which quickly turned our neighborhood into a full-blown detective operation. Ring cameras were reviewed, theories were formed, and the neighborhood group chat is working overtime trying to figure out WHO hit the car. Before we get there, we talk about the emotional side of preparing for baby #2 — including the weird “grief” mom's experience going from one kid to two — and when toddlers ACTUALLY understand there's a baby in mom's belly. We also debate whether you should FaceTime your toddler while traveling or if it actually makes things worse, plus the classic travel dilemma: wait out a flight delay or just start driving. Then we get into some cultural debates: are men welcome at pilates, and is “plays too much golf” actually a relationship red flag? We also recap Harrison's birthday and share a quick house update, plus a pro tip we learned after the hit-and-run: experts recommend replacing your car seat after an accident (+ the important step of marking the old one as CRASHED before disposing of it so it doesn't get reused). We wrap with Bicker of the Week: mom clean vs. dad clean (very different standards), the first time someone is mean to your kid, whether reality TV makes people more dramatic, the weird way AI seems designed to flatter us… and the family bathroom debate continues. OH and Burger King called us back!!! LOVE YOU GUYS. Thanks for listening!!! Timestamps: 00:00:00 Welcome back to Two Parents & A Podcast! 00:03:32 The “grief” of going from one child to two 00:06:56 When do kids ACTUALLY understand there's a baby in mom's belly? 00:10:56 Should you FaceTime your toddler while traveling? 00:12:00 Waiting out a flight delay vs. driving 00:21:35 Are men welcome at pilates?! 00:25:02 Is “plays too much golf” a red flag?! 00:34:40 Harrison's birthday recap 00:38:40 Catching our hit-and-run on the neighborhood ring cameras 00:45:06 Should you replace your car seat after a crash? 00:48:11 Our latest house update 00:53:30 BICKER OF THE WEEK: Mom clean vs. dad clean 00:57:19 The first time someone is mean to your kid 00:59:02 Does reality TV make people more dramatic? 01:09:05 The problem with AI flattering us… 01:15:53 The family bathroom debate (continued) 01:21:15 How should kids address adults?! (First name vs. Mr./Mrs.) 01:22:17 Burger King called us back!! 01:23:22 LOVE YOU GUYS! #twoparentsandapod -------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our sponsors this week: *Rula: Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/TWOPARENTS #rulapod *IM8: Go to https://www.IM8HEALTH.com/TWOPARENTS and use code TWOPARENTS for a Free Welcome Kit, five free travel sachets plus 10% off your order. *Ollie: Feed the Obsession. Go to https://www.ollie.com/twoparents and use code twoparents to get 60% off your first box! *Hungryroot: For a limited time get 40% off your first box PLUS get a free item in every box for life. Go to https:// www.Hungryroot.com/TWOPARENTS and use code TWOPARENTS -------------------------------------------------------------- Listen to the pod on YouTube/Spotify/Apple: https://www.youtube.com/@twoparentsandapod https://open.spotify.com/show/7BxuZnHmNzOX9MdnzyU4bD?si=5e715ebaf9014fac https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-parents-a-podcast/id1737442386 -------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Two Parents & A Podcast: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/twoparentsandapod TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@twoparentsandapod Follow Alex Bennett: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/justalexbennett TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@justalexbennett Follow Harrison Fugman: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/harrisonfugman TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@harrisonfugman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week on Two Parents & A Podcast we're celebrating Harrison's BIRTHDAY (with a gift reveal on camera!!), debating a tiny relationship lie that has the internet divided (it involves key lime pie lol), and talking about a parenting question we genuinely didn't know the answer to: what bathroom should girl dads take their daughters to in public?! We get into the new screen time guidelines for kids from the American Academy of Pediatrics and why the conversation around screens is shifting from “how much” to “how and why” (+ the new DESSERT analogy we love). Plus: Harrison's getting in shape before baby boy arrives (+ his new focus on sleep), we officially started our sourdough era, and we've got THE SUIT that Harrison plans to wear when he brings baby boy home from the hospital. Later in the episode we talk about a neighborhood school Q&A that made us really excited about the future, whether travel actually helps toddlers hit developmental milestones (spoiler alert: IT DOES!!!), and something we saw that we think is really cool: Costco helping make IVF treatment more affordable for families. Finally, we answer a listener question for Dr. Ari about introducing allergens when a parent has allergies. LOVE YOU GUYS. Thanks for listening!!!! Timestamps: 00:00:00 Welcome back to Two Parents & A Podcast! 00:01:38 HAPPY BIRTHDAY, HARRISON! 00:07:47 BICKER OF THE WEEK: Is THIS tiny relationship lie OK?! 00:10:35 Asking for forgiveness vs. permission 00:19:41 We've got our sourdough starter! 00:23:35 Harrison got the suit he will wear home from the hospital! 00:27:45 Getting in shape before the baby is born 00:32:23 Can lack of sleep cancel out the benefits of exercise? 00:40:33 School Q&A happy hour with neighborhood moms 00:48:58 THINGS WE DMED EACHOTHER: The AAP's new screen time guidelines for kids 00:59:10 Where should dads take daughters to the bathroom? 01:05:56 Do you remember the first time you got lost?! 01:07:41 We're going to Disney World!!!! 01:17:38 Travel actually DOES help toddlers hit milestones 01:21:07 THINGS WE DMED EACHOTHER: Costco making IVF more affordable?! 01:24:28 IN THE COMMENTS: A listener question for Dr. Ari: introducing allergens when YOU have allergies?! 01:26:24 LOVE YOU GUYS! #twoparentsandapod --------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our sponsors this week: *Bobbie: If you want to feed with confidence too, head to https://www.hibobbie.com for the formula trusted by 700,000+ parents. *Little Spoon: Simplify your kids' mealtimes. Go to https://www.littlespoon.com/TWOPARENTS and enter our code TWOPARENTS at checkout to get 30% OFF your first Little Spoon order. *Merit Beauty: Right now, Merit Beauty is offering our listeners their Signature Makeup Bag with your first order at https://www.meritbeauty.com *Perelel: Exclusive for our listeners, new customers can enjoy 20% off their first order with code TWOPARENTS - Visit https://www.perelelhealth.com *Cozy Earth: Go to https://www.cozyearth.com/TWOPARENTS for up to 20% off! --------------------------------------------------------------- Listen to the pod on YouTube/Spotify/Apple: https://www.youtube.com/@twoparentsandapod https://open.spotify.com/show/7BxuZnHmNzOX9MdnzyU4bD?si=5e715ebaf9014fac https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-parents-a-podcast/id1737442386 --------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Two Parents & A Podcast: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/twoparentsandapod TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@twoparentsandapod Follow Alex Bennett: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/justalexbennett TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@justalexbennett Follow Harrison Fugman: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/harrisonfugman TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@harrisonfugman --------------------------------------------------------------- Powered by: Just Media House – https://www.justmediahouse.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week on Two Parents & A Podcast we start with an underrated friendship milestone from Sunday night: the friends you can sit in silence with. The ones you can cook dinner with, hang out with, and not feel the need to fill every moment with conversation. Then we recap Jules turning 30 (!!) in New York — including a pro-tip on how to pull off a surprise and a dinner rec that's AMAZING for big groups. Next we get into one of the funniest internet moments currently taking over our FYPs: burger CEOs going to war on TikTok — and why some brands understand internet culture way better than others. (Yes… we actually called Burger King live on the pod hahaha) From there we talk parenting: handling toddler night wakings, how Harrison has built such a strong bond with Bubs, why we personally won't use a child safety tether (fancy way to say leash lol), and the mindset shift that's changed how we think about time with our kids (hint: stop trying to “pass the time”). After our latest flight, we also share our best screen-free tips for flying with a toddler. And we end with a debate: maternity clothes vs sizing up normal clothes — plus the comment section question of the week… are crop tops while pregnant acceptable or not? LOVE YOU GUYS. Thanks for listening!!! Timestamps: 00:00:00 Welcome back to Two Parents & A Podcast! 00:00:36 The BEST kind of friends: the ones you can sit in silence with 00:03:52 Jules' 30th birthday recap 00:10:18 The burger CEOs are beefing 00:27:41 Handling toddler night wakings 00:37:07 How to develop a strong relationship with your toddler 00:41:24 THIS is why we will never use a child leash 00:49:12 Why “passing the time” with kids is the wrong mindset 00:54:39 Our best screen-free tips for flying with a toddler 01:08:43 Crop tops while pregnant 01:12:58 Does traveling with your toddler help boost their development? 01:15:03 LOVE YOU GUYS! #twoparentsandapod --------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our sponsors this week: *BiOptimizers: Go to https://www.bioptimizers.com/twoparents and use my exclusive code TWOPARENTS to get 15% off any order *Hers: Visit https://www.forhers.com/TWOPARENTS to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you. *Goodles: Pick up GOODLES on your next shopping trip… it's available nationwide at Target and Walmart, plus many other major grocery stores and retailers *Quince: Go to https://www.Quince.com/ALEX for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order! --------------------------------------------------------------- Listen to the pod on YouTube/Spotify/Apple: https://www.youtube.com/@twoparentsandapod https://open.spotify.com/show/7BxuZnHmNzOX9MdnzyU4bD?si=5e715ebaf9014fac https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-parents-a-podcast/id1737442386 --------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Two Parents & A Podcast: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/twoparentsandapod TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@twoparentsandapod Follow Alex Bennett: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/justalexbennett TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@justalexbennett Follow Harrison Fugman: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/harrisonfugman TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@harrisonfugman --------------------------------------------------------------- Powered by: Just Media House – https://www.justmediahouse.com/ --------------------------------------------------------------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, we're back with pediatrician Dr. Ari Brown for the ultimate 411 on toddler nutrition and eating habits—from starting solids at 6 months to navigating picky eating without turning dinner into a power struggle. We break down why “food before 1 is just for fun” isn't actually true, the best first foods to introduce (it's NOT what you think!), and the biggest choking hazards parents need to watch for—plus how to tell gagging vs. choking in the moment. Dr. Ari also walks us through allergy basics (when to intro + what reactions actually look like), when to ditch the bottle, what a normal toddler day of eating really looks like, and how to think about macros (or honestly… not think about them too much—if your child eats a variety of foods over the week, they're probably doing just fine). Then we get into the things parents are constantly worrying about: sugar before 2, red dye, ultra-processed “kid foods,” and why toddlers randomly reject foods they used to love. Finally, we cover picky eating red flags, “safety foods,” and the #1 mealtime mistake that actually makes picky eating worse. Timestamps: 00:00:00 Welcome back to Two Parents & A Podcast! (feat. Dr. Ari Brown) 00:04:09 Myth BUSTED: “Food before 1 is just for fun” 00:06:34 Best first foods at 6 months (what to start with) 00:15:15 Toddler travel hack: diaper bag food scissors 00:16:05 Biggest early feeding “NO” foods (choking hazards) 00:18:51 Choking 101: what parents actually need to know 00:19:47 Choking stats: how common is it, really? 00:22:51 Gagging vs. choking (how to tell instantly) 00:24:36 Introducing allergens without freaking out 00:29:31 3 feeding myths parents need to unlearn 00:31:22 Ditching the bottle + what if they won't drink milk? 00:34:03 What a toddler's day of eating should look like 00:36:38 Toddler macros (and why fat matters) 00:40:25 Foods to limit (processed, fried, “kid food” defaults) 00:42:20 Building a foundation for lifelong eating habits 00:50:32 Should you limit sugar before 2? 00:53:38 Red dye: what's the actual concern? 00:56:07 “They loved it yesterday…” why toddlers suddenly reject foods 00:58:23 Picky eating: what's normal vs. a red flag 01:02:51 “Safety foods” (how to use them the right way) 01:03:55 The #1 mealtime mistake that worsens picky eating 01:05:15 Do kids actually need a multivitamin? 01:06:05 Picky eater vs. feeding aversion (the line) 01:09:20 Top 3 fixes for picky eating (from Dr. Ari) 01:10:20 Utensils: when should kids start using forks & spoons? 01:13:31 Thanks for listening! --------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our sponsors this week: *Quince: Go to https://www.Quince.com/ALEX for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order! *Care.com: For a limited time, go to https://www.Care.com and use code TWOPARENTS for 20% off your initial Care.com subscription or a Senior Care Advisor Plan. *Ziprecruiter: You can try ZipRecruiter for FREE at https://www.ZipRecruiter.com/ALEX *Veracity: For up to 60% off your order, head to https://www.VeracityHealth.co and use code TWOPARENTS *Magnetic Me: Right now, new customers can get 15% off sitewide at https://www.magneticme.com --------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Two Parents & A Podcast: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/twoparentsandapod TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@twoparentsandapod Follow Alex Bennett: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/justalexbennett TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@justalexbennett Follow Harrison Fugman: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/harrisonfugman TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@harrisonfugman Find our guest: Website | https://www.draribrown.com/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/aribrownmd TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@aribrownmd --------------------------------------------------------------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, we're audio only (SORRY, but that's IRL recording, baby. PS we saw your feedback (THANK YOU!!!) and we're gonna try this for a few weeks before regrouping). ANYWAYS — we're starting with a relationship milestone nobody talks about: the first time you see your partner truly sick. It turns out it teaches you just as much about a relationship as your first vacation together… maybe more. From there, we get into the modern logistics of adult life, including the “phone call slot” problem (miss it and you're benched for the day) and the realization that a shocking number of adults (*cough cough* US) don't know how to change a tire, write a check, or address an envelope. That naturally leads us into how fast AI is moving, how jobs are shifting in real time (important note: AI still cannot change a tire), and what all of this actually means for people trying to build careers right now. Then we share our top three tips for throwing a baby sprinkle that people will actually enjoy, look ahead to Expo West with a toddler (and why bringing a grandparent as backup is elite strategy), and share that we've OFFICIALLY narrowed baby boy names down to four. Then come the debates. Self-checkout tipping… are we doing this now or not? Expiration dates - law or just vibes? (we HAD to get Harrison's “expert” opinion). And can you ACTUALLY trust Google reviews?! We wrap with a few life things: front porch hangouts with neighbors, pregnancy pee science (why it's worse lying down and why no one warns you), and a glucose update that involved cake and immediate regret. LOVE YOU GUYS. Thanks for listening!!! Timestamps: 00:00:00 Welcome back to Two Parents & A Podcast! 00:01:39 The relationship milestone NOBODY talks about 00:08:16 The “phone call slot” problem (miss it and you're benched) 00:10:28 Schools need a mandatory class called “Life” (changing tires, writing checks, labeling an envelope) 00:17:56 AI is moving FAST… and jobs are shifting 00:23:02 Top 3 tips for the perfect baby sprinkle 00:40:05 Expo West with a toddler (and bringing a grandparent as backup!) 00:47:04 We narrowed baby boy names to 4 00:51:47 Self-checkout tipping… are we doing this now?! 00:59:20 BICKER OF THE WEEK cont: expiration dates - law or “vibes”? 01:03:55 Front porch hangouts with the neighborhood 01:07:05 IN THE COMMENTS: Pregnancy pee science (why it's worse lying down) 01:08:30 Glucose update: I ate cake and paid for it 01:12:15 Can you trust Google reviews? 01:19:28 LOVE YOU GUYS! #twoparentsandapod --------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our sponsors this week: *Ollie: Cozy up with your pup this season! Go to https://www.ollie.com/twoparents and use code twoparents to get 60% off your first box! *IM8: Go to https://www.IM8HEALTH.com/TWOPARENTS and use code TWOPARENTS for a Free Welcome Kit, five free travel sachets plus 10% off your order. *SKIMS: Shop my favorite bras and underwear at http://www.skims.com/twoparents #skimspartner *If you want to feed with confidence too, head to https://www.hibobbie.com for the formula trusted by 700,000+ parents *For a limited time, go to https://www.Care.com and use code TWOPARENTS for 20% off your initial subscription or a Senior Care Advisor Plan --------------------------------------------------------------- Listen to the pod on YouTube/Spotify/Apple: https://www.youtube.com/@twoparentsandapod https://open.spotify.com/show/7BxuZnHmNzOX9MdnzyU4bD?si=5e715ebaf9014fac https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-parents-a-podcast/id1737442386 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, you get Two Parents for about 10 minutes… and then Jules takes over for Harrison. So for everyone who's been asking in the comments for more Jules: this one's for you (hi, mom). (ps. I still will not be going on camera. Don't push it guys lol -Jules) Before the handoff, we cover a LOT. Pregnancy sickness recovery being wildly unfair, whether we're accidentally becoming sourdough people (apparently like Taylor Swift?!), and what it's like doing Expo West with a toddler in tow. We share a Bubber buckle fracture update, a hard parenting rule we learned the hard way (never skip snack time), and get into glucose intolerance… plus the surprising internet consensus that sourdough might actually help?? From there, we talk neighborhood social committees, joining a junior professionals board, and then we officially made it past all the things we had planned to talk about that I could do without Harrison - cue Jules stepping in (being thrust in…). OK we covered - secret “single behaviors” we all do, whether bricking your phone ACTUALLY works, Millennials vs. Gen Z (Jules does, in fact, call Alex cheugy), and the importance of the group text. We also discover you can apparently petition to bring back discontinued flight paths (??), play a round of Two Truths & a Lie (two truths… Jules can't lie), and have a very real moment about how fast kids grow up. Things We DMed takes a turn with a headline that stopped us in our tracks: a baby born from a womb transplant from a deceased donor — and the bigger ethical conversation that followed. Then it's Bicker of the Week (expiration dates: law or loose suggestion?), a practical baby #2 conversation about needing a bigger car, why the naughty corner doesn't actually work the way we think it does. We wrap with a quick note that we are hiring (kind of) — but if you DM us, you're automatically disqualified. LOVE YOU GUYS. Thanks for listening!!! Timestamps: 00:00:00 Welcome back to Two Parents & A Podcast! 00:03:44 Pregnancy sickness recovery is UNFAIR 00:05:09 Are we becoming sourdough people…? 00:08:34 Expo West… with a toddler 00:09:15 Bubber's buckle fracture update 00:10:44 Parenting rule: NEVER skip snack time 00:14:12 Glucose intolerance… and sourdough might SAVE me?? 00:19:03 Neighborhood social committees 00:20:51 I joined a junior professionals board… 00:23:58 Harrison taps out, Jules fills in 00:27:17 Secret “single behaviors” we all do 00:29:35 Does bricking your phone ACTUALLY work?! 00:30:54 Millennials vs Gen Z (Jules calls Alex cheugy) 00:33:10 The group text 00:37:49 Wait… you can PETITION to bring back flight paths?! 00:39:13 Two truths & a lie (Jules edition) 00:41:42 Kids grow up too fast 00:42:33 THINGS WE DMED: Baby born from a deceased womb donor?! 00:52:16 BICKER: Expiration dates are law (apparently) 00:58:32 Baby #2 = we need a new car (XL SUV time) 01:06:12 The naughty corner doesn't work?? 01:08:29 “LinkedIn-ifying” your life vs. reality 01:11:17 We're hiring… but don't DM us 01:13:24 LOVE YOU GUYS! #twoparentsandapod --------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our sponsors this week: *Hero Bread: Hero Bread is offering 10% off your order. Go to https://www.hero.co and use code TWOPARENTS at checkout. *Perelel: Exclusive for our listeners, new customers can enjoy 20% off their first order with code TWOPARENTS - Visit https://www.perelelhealth.com *Chime: It just takes a few minutes to sign up. Head to https://www.Chime.com/TWOPARENTS *Function Health: Visit www.functionhealth.com/TWOPARENTS or use gift code TWOPARENTS25 for a $25 credit toward your membership. *Edmunds: If you are planning to buy a car this year or even just starting to think about it, visit https://www.Edmunds.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, we're recapping our BABYMOON in Miami… which did NOT go exactly as planned (read: food poisoning + a hospital visit) — but somehow we still had the best time!!
This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, we're getting ready to BABYMOON. If you're watching this, we're on the beach right now (yay) trying to figure out what you even call a babymoon for baby number two (because “babymoon” feels… aggressive). Sprinkle? Second moon? TBD. Either way, we recorded this episode right before heading out and immediately spiraled. We start with trip planning debates, pregnancy food rules (can you eat beef carpaccio while pregnant?), and the age-old question of what actually matters more at a restaurant: the food or the vibe. Then we get into the big one: failing the one-hour glucose test. What it means, what it doesn't, what comes next, and why it's way less dramatic than it sounds but still mentally jarring when you get the call. From there, we talk about ear piercing timing, leg shaving & making the bed. Mid-episode we cover Valentine's Day, the jewelry-box-at-dinner move, whether we regret buying so much pink before having a boy, and the very real struggle of finding a nickname for baby boy that YOU GUYS like. Travel etiquette becomes a full debate (as always): reclining seats, switching seats for families, and whether you're ever obligated to move on a plane. We also get into babysitter etiquette (if you say “help yourself to anything,” do you actually mean anything?), and then unpack the viral Girl Scout story where one girl sold $450k worth of cookies… and where that money really goes. We wrap with a Bicker of the Week, two Things We DMed Each Other (Olympics + Waymo obv), and a parenting takeaway that stuck with us all week: tell kids what TO do, not just what NOT to do. LOVE YOU GUYS. Thanks for listening!!! Timestamps: 00:00:00 Welcome back to Two Parents & A Podcast! 00:04:50 Is there a better name for the second babymoon? 00:07:45 Can you eat beef carpaccio while pregnant? 00:12:42 What matters more: the food or the vibe? 00:15:32 What's the best made-in-Canada company?! 00:18:18 Dads' night out 00:19:48 Failed glucose test… now what? 00:27:58 When should kids get their ears pierced? 00:31:22 Fine dining: worth it or overrated? 00:34:33 Asking parents with grown kids: what would you do differently? 00:36:47 The jewelry box at dinner move 00:38:42 Do we regret buying so much pink before having a boy? 00:42:30 We need a new nickname for baby boy 00:43:51 Airplane etiquette: is it okay to recline? 00:47:37 Seat switching on planes: are you obligated to move for families? 00:55:17 Babysitter etiquette: if you say “help yourself to anything,” do you ACTUALLY mean anything? 00:59:48 Girl Scout goes viral for selling $450k worth of cookies… BUT where does the money actually go? 01:04:18 BICKER OF THE WEEK: Is it OK to eat on the couch?! 01:08:24 THINGS WE DME EACHOTHER: Norway is dominating the Olympics (and their youth sports rules are the opposite of ours) 01:13:25 THINGS WE DME EACHOTHER: DoorDash drivers are getting paid to close Waymo doors?? 01:16:09 THIS WEEK WE EARNED: tell kids what TO do (not what NOT to do) 01:17:37 LOVE YOU GUYS! #twoparentsandapod --- Thank you to our sponsors this week: *Merit: Right now, Merit Beauty is offering our listeners their Signature Makeup Bag with your first order at https://www.meritbeauty.com *Edmunds: Checking your car's value is an easy win to cross off your to do list. Go to https://www.edmunds.com/appraisal/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=Two_Parents_Podcast&utm_adgroup=&utm_account=edmunds_marketing&utm_content=Two_Parents_Podcast_q4 *Veracity: For up to 60% off your order, head to https://www.VeracityHealth.co and use code TWOPARENTS *Magnetic Me: Right now, new customers can get 15% off sitewide at https://www.magneticme.com *IM8: Go to https://www.IM8HEALTH.com/TWOPARENTS and use code TWOPARENTS for a Free Welcome Kit, five free travel sachets plus 10% off your order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, we're answering YOUR questions - but fair warning: we had a lot to say (40 mins worth) before we got there. In our defense: shampoo recs, steak temperatures, and daddy/daughter dances felt important at the time (LOL). OK SO FIRST… We talk about 5AM toddler mornings (is this a phase?!), using ChatGPT to survive your inbox, and the very unexpected realization that if you have a nut allergy… you might want to check your shampoo ingredients. We also debate 2-in-1 shampoo (dealbreaker or fine?), and Harrison pitches his “best worst idea of the week”: Tinder… but for streaming services. From there, we get into pregnancy things no one warns you about - including dental issues during pregnancy (are dentists still running the biggest scam in America?! IYKYK) - and why dads showing up to “mommy & me” classes might actually be one of our favorite cultural shifts. We talk daddy/daughter dances, the #1 toddler birthday party idea that parents will actually enjoy, and why themed dinner parties deserve a comeback. Then we spiral into food takes (you can't order burgers medium-rare in Canada?!), whether sending food back is ever worth it, and finally dive into your Q&A questions: should a new baby bring a “gift” for their sibling, what really matters when choosing an OBGYN, what to prepare for before labor, and what actually belongs in a hospital bag - including the one item I would never, ever skip. We also talk about what we're most excited for with a baby boy, whether there's a “best” season to be pregnant, and if we're planning to open investment accounts for the kids. We wrap with a comment section debate that got people fired up (apparently ppl are really pro-spanking???) and a Bicker of the Week about wearing your partner's clothes before they do (which OF COURSE is fine IF they are pregnant lol). LOVE YOU GUYS. Thanks for listening!!!!! Timestamps: 00:00:00 Welcome back to Two Parents & A Podcast 00:03:55 ChatGPT for emails = a legit time-saver 00:05:11 Are 5AM wakeups just a toddler phase? 00:06:39 If you have a nut allergy, check your shampoo ingredients?? 00:11:07 What's the deal with 2-in-1 shampoo + conditioner? 00:12:21 Best Worst Idea of the Week: “Tinder for streaming” 00:15:11 Dental issues during pregnancy 00:17:38 Dads at “mommy & me” classes?! 00:22:28 Are daddy/daughter dances still a thing?! 00:24:51 #1 Toddler birthday party idea (that you'll actually WANT to attend) 00:25:27 Dinner party theme ideas 00:30:50 You can't order burgers medium-rare in Canada?! 00:34:17 Are we out on sending food back? 00:36:55 Q&A: Should the new baby bring a “gift” for the toddler? 00:40:30 Q&A: OBGYN experience during and after delivery? 00:48:32 Q&A: What should I prepare for going into labor? 00:50:28 What's in my hospital bag 01:02:36 Q&A: What are you most excited about with a baby boy? 01:05:27 Q&A: Best season to be pregnant? 01:06:39 Q&A: Are you planning to open 530A accounts for the kids? 01:10:21 In the comments: Does spanking work? 01:13:03 Bicker of the Week: Wearing your partner's clothes first 01:15:23 LOVE YOU GUYS! #twoparentsandapod --------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our sponsors this week: *Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at https://SHOPIFY.com/TWOPARENTS *Little Spoon: Simplify your kids' mealtimes. Go to https://littlespoon.com/TWOPARENTS and enter our code TWOPARENTS at checkout to get 30% OFF your first Little Spoon order. *Ollie: Treat your Palentine with Ollie! Go to https://ollie.com/twoparents and use code TWOPARENTS to get 60% off your first box! *Branch Basics: Get 15% off Branch Basics with the code TWOPARENTS at https://branchbasics.com/TWOPARENTS #branchbasicspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, we might have cracked the code on toddler mornings… and it's not waking up earlier. We're talking 5am wakeups, third-trimester exhaustion, and the mindset shift that completely changed how we handle that first hour of the day. Instead of surviving it, we're cooking through it. Eggs, repetition, more eggs, toddler “responsibility,” and why letting Tate crack the eggs might actually be the best parenting hack we've stumbled into. From there, we rant about the glucose test (there HAS to be a better way), officially put the induction on the calendar, and share baby names we LOVE but WON'T be using (and why naming a second kid feels wildly harder?? Idk we just need to see the baby). We spiral (naturally) into the Valentine's Day debate: when someone says “no gifts”… do they actually mean it? Then get into our low-spend month competition with the neighbors (now accepting votes for who you think might win… spoiler alert: it doesn't seem like it's gonna be me), what I'm NOT buying this month but really want to, and then talk about a competition that ACTUALLY matters: the Winter Olympics. Harrison has a rant about why it's somehow harder than ever to actually watch the Olympics. We also unpack the viral Olympian cheating apology and whether that was romantic… or just ????? Then we hit the comment section: is going off-registry rude? are toddlers sitting on restaurant tables actually a crime? and are “self-driving” cars even self-driving? We wrap with something that genuinely reframed our week: toddlers are hardwired to hit, run, climb, and tantrum. It's NOT personal. It's developmental. And how you react might matter more than what they do. LOVE YOU GUYS. Thanks for listening
This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, we're back with Dr. Ari Brown - board-certified pediatrician and author of the bestselling 411 series - for The 411 on TODDLER DISCIPLINE. And just like last time, she comes in with the calm, practical answers we all need when our toddlers are… doing the most. We start with the big foundational question: what “discipline” actually means (spoiler: it's teaching NOT punishment) and when it realistically begins. Dr. Ari breaks down the cues that your toddler is ready to be “taught”, why pushback is developmentally normal, and how consistency matters way more than finding the “perfect” consequence. Then we get into the “IS IT NORMAL?!” greatest hits: biting, hitting, head-banging, and public tantrums - what's actually going on in their brains, what to do in the moment, and the #1 thing parents should avoid (even though it's everyone's instinct). We also talk self-regulation, why toddlers borrow our nervous systems, and the biggest mistake parents make when they start trying to “discipline” for the first time: expecting instant results. We also dig into the classic strategies people always debate - time-outs, spanking, and the “if you don't do X, we're taking away Y” approach - and Dr. Ari explains what works, what doesn't, and why consequences need to be logical to actually teach anything. PLUS: how behavior can shift with a new sibling (who do you think wrote this question in?!??!), how to avoid the good cop/bad cop dynamic, and rapid-fire audience Qs on meal refusal, toddler resistance (“no” to everything), teaching safety without fear, and why kids go through parent-preference phases. Timestamps: 00:00:00 Welcome back to Two Parents & A Podcast! (The 411 with Dr. Ari Brown: Toddler Discipline) 00:01:45 Doctor & author weighs in on “does audiobook listening ‘count' as reading?!” 00:04:00 When should discipline start?! (& what does ‘discipline' really mean?!) 00:06:47 Signs your toddler is ready for boundaries 00:12:00 IS IT NORMAL?! Biting 00:15:58 IS IT NORMAL?! Hitting 00:21:41 IS IT NORMAL?! Head-banging / hitting themselves 00:23:24 IS IT NORMAL?! Tantrums in public 00:26:28 The #1 thing NOT to do during a tantrum 00:29:30 How toddlers learn self-regulation (and the parent's role) 00:33:21 The #1 mistake parents make when starting to discipline their kids 00:35:11 DOES IT WORK?! Time-outs 00:39:16 DOES IT WORK?! Spanking 00:46:43 DOES IT WORK?! “If you don't do X, we're taking away Y” 00:49:00 New sibling = new behavior? What to expect + how to prepare 00:57:15 Overwhelmed? Dr. Brown's 5 starter tools for discipline 00:58:24 Good cop vs. bad cop 01:02:38 Audience Q: Meal refusal - how to respond without creating picky habits 01:04:03 Audience Q: Toddler says “no” to everything (shoes, car seat, etc.) 01:06:58 Audience Q: Teaching “danger” without traumatizing them 01:08:15 Audience Q: Parent preference phases (why they pick favorites) 01:09:35 “Terrible twos” rebrand: the Terrific Twos 01:11:26 Thanks for listening! Thank you to our sponsors this week: *Cozy Earth: Go to https://www.cozyearth.com/TWOPARENTS for up to 20% off! *Edmunds: Checking your car's value is an easy win to cross off your to do list. Go to https://www.edmunds.com/appraisal/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=Two_Parents_Podcast&utm_adgroup=&utm_account=edmunds_marketing&utm_content=Two_Parents_Podcast_q4 *SKIMS: Shop my favorite bras and underwear at https://www.skims.com/twoparents #skimspartner *Ollie: Treat your Palentine with Ollie! Go to https://www.ollie.com/twoparents and use code TWOPARENTS to get 60% off your first box! *GOODLES: Pick up GOODLES on your next shopping trip… it's available nationwide at Target and Walmart, plus many other major grocery stores and retailers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, we're very much in planning mode - talking babymoon ideas, future parenting rules (we NEED your thoughts on the bed-making debate), and yet another round of nesting. We start with coffee shop talk (yes, the same one we've been talking about for the last two weeks), why good habits take forever to build while bad ones take about two days, and the current parent uniform: sweatsuits with mystery stains. From there, it's full nesting energy (again) - labeling everything (western shorts, IYKYK), debating whether kids are born Type A or if we accidentally make them that way, and getting into the surprisingly divisive question of whether kids should make their own beds (possibly our first real parenting style disagreement live on the pod??). Then we get into technology and boundaries: the no phones in bedrooms rule, what age kids are actually getting phones now, and how we somehow ended up with a landline (yes, really). We celebrate Maria's one-year anniversary with us, spiral into celebrity power couples, Grammys discourse, Valentine's Day card exchanges at school, and our ongoing “no gifts” debate. Mid-episode, we start planning our babymoon (US only, no car required - please send help), talk through joint bachelor/bachelorette parties (fun or a hard no?), share our #1 travel hack that immediately lowers stress (with or without kids), and revisit the ongoing dog conversation - why everyone says we should NOT get one yet, and whether we're secretly a no-pets house… until the day we're not (I still cannot believe Harrison asked if I'd consider a pet spider). We wrap with mall nostalgia (or lack thereof), a classic Bicker of the Week (pool vs. no pool - IN TEXAS), and a new behavioral tactic we'll keep in mind for those future meltdowns: connection before direction. LOVE YOU GUYS. Thanks for listening!!!! Timestamps: 00:00:00 Welcome back to Two Parents & A Podcast! 00:02:06 Coffee shops are making coffee “community” again (and we're obsessed) 00:05:11 Why good habits take forever… and bad habits take 2 days 00:06:50 New parent uniform: mystery stains 00:14:29 Nesting parents - are you labeling EVERYTHING too?! 00:16:10 Are kids born Type A vs Type B… or do we create them? 00:18:40 Are we making our kids make their beds? 00:21:25 The “no phones in bedrooms” rule… 00:23:37 What age are parents giving kids phones now? 00:24:42 We got a LANDLINE… should we do call-ins?! 00:25:37 Maria's one-year anniversary 00:30:08 Celebrity power couples 00:31:57 Alex Warren at the Grammys 00:35:31 Do schools still do Valentine's Day card exchanges?! 00:37:53 Valentine's Day gift ideas for your partner (plus our “no gifts” debate) 00:43:38 We have an outdoor baby 00:45:20 Baby moon help: where should we go?! (US only) 00:47:47 Joint bachelor/bachelorette parties: yes or no? 00:56:21 Our #1 travel hack: DoorDash on landing 00:58:46 Why everyone says we SHOULDN'T get a dog (yet) 01:02:20 Are we a “no pets” house… until the dog day comes? 01:04:55 Would a pet spider be a dealbreaker?! 01:07:38 Why do malls feel so depressing now? 01:08:47 Bicker of the Week: Pool vs. No Pool 01:11:05 This Week We Learned: Connection Before Direction 01:15:18 LOVE YOU GUYS! #twoparentsandapod --- Thank you to our sponsors this week: *Little Spoon: Simplify your kids' mealtimes. Go to https://www.littlespoon.com/TWOPARENTS and enter our code TWOPARENTS at checkout to get 30% OFF your first Little Spoon order. *Doordash: Parenting can be chaotic, unpredictable, and complicated. Delivery with DoorDash isn't. Get order, delivered. #DoorDashPartner #DoorDashParents *ZipRecruiter: You can try ZipRecruiter for FREE at https://www.ZipRecruiter.com/ALEX *Quince: Go to https://www.Quince.com/ALEX for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order! *Ollie: Head to https://www.Ollie.com/TWOPARENTS, tell them all about your dog, and use code TWOPARENTS to get 60% off your Welcome Kit when you subscribe today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, you already know the phase we're in - MORE nesting, third-trimester TIRED, and getting ready for baby #2 while CONTINUALLY realizing how much community matters. We kick things off with a micro-bicker (is this a new thing?!) that isn't really a REAL debate because we agree (fake flowers vs real flowers), then get into how I'm scheduling rest for “third trimester tired” instead of fighting it. We revisit last week's Bicker of the Week (drying off in the shower vs on the bath mat), share a weighted vest update (for those who asked in the comments!!), and talk about what phase 2 of nesting mode looks like when you're about to have two-under-two (spoiler: toddler-proofing everything). From there, I share my battle-tested opinions on baby shower gifts you should buy that are NOT on your friend's registry (plus two bonus picks from Harrison that are genuinely top notch). And like speaking of buying things off of registries… we spiral about why every single store now needs your phone number just to let you check out (hard pass). Then we give an update that kicked off a bigger conversation - Tate officially got off a preschool waitlist I put her on at three months old (WOAH), which leads into a conversation about community, the people you surround yourself with, and why that matters more than ever right now. And yes, your village can include DOGS… when it makes sense to add one with kids, what we're actually considering, and why this question suddenly feels very real. We wrap with a new Bicker of the Week (is it ever okay to talk to your partner once they've fallen asleep?) and a really sweet Things We DMed about celebrating other kids' wins - the kind of reminder that makes you appreciate your village (even if it's just the folks on the sidelines!!) LOVE YOU GUYS. Thanks for listening :) Timestamps: 00:00:00 Welcome back to Two Parents & A Podcast! 00:03:26 Micro-Bicker of the Week: Fake flowers vs real flowers 00:05:45 Scheduling rest for “third trimester tired” 00:08:42 Bicker of the Week Re-Visit: Drying off IN the shower vs ON the bath mat 00:11:19 Weighted vest update 00:13:55 Nesting mode cont'd (and toddler-proofing everything) 00:17:55 Harrison's cookbook-only cooking era 00:21:58 My top baby shower gifts NOT on your friend's registry (+2 bonus picks from Harrison) 00:33:30 Why do you have to give your phone number before buying EVERYTHING? 00:44:44 Tate got off the waitlist I put her on at 3 months old 00:50:07 The people you surround yourself with (and why it matters) 00:58:48 We're getting a dog?! 01:07:46 Bicker of the Week: Is it OK to talk to your partner once they fall asleep? 01:11:27 Things We DMed: Celebrating other kids' wins 01:16:40 LOVE YOU GUYS #twoparentsandapod --------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our sponsors this week: *Hungryroot: For a limited time get 40% off your first box PLUS get a free item in every box for life. Go to https:// www.Hungryroot.com/TWOPARENTS and use code TWOPARENTS *Edmunds: Checking your car's value is an easy win to cross off your to do list. Go to https://www.edmunds.com/appraisal *Hers: Visit https://www.forhers.com/TWOPARENTS to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you. *Fora Travel: Become a Fora Advisor today at https://www.ForaTravel.com/TWOPARENTS *Magnetic Me: Right now, new customers can get 15% off sitewide at https://www.magneticme.com --------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Two Parents & A Podcast: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/twoparentsandapod TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@twoparentsandapod Follow Alex Bennett: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/justalexbennett TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@justalexbennett Follow Harrison Fugman: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/harrisonfugman TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@harrisonfugman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, we're talking about a little bit of everything. We start with Austin's first real snow day (at least since we've lived here lol) and how snow days feel wildly different as a kid vs. as a parent. We talk Dry January, whether it's rude to ask someone why they don't drink, and a truly wild babysitting story involving lime-a-ritas (the liability alone???). Then it's parenting and pregnancy updates: how every family develops its own language (how Tate became “BUBBERS”), why we're capping naps at 16 months, the “unzipping the sleep sack” phase, what's helped vs. not helped with pregnancy restless leg, and the differences between boy vs. girl pregnancies (cravings, skin, fatigue, emotions, pregnancy brain). We wrap with the fun stuff as always: Harrison's cookbook era, a great welcome-to-the-neighborhood gift idea, our ongoing couch and dining table saga, Dad's first attempt at pigtails, Bicker of the Week, and two Things We DMed Each Other that left us speechless. LOVE YOU GUYS. Thanks for listening!!! --- Timestamps: 00:00:00 Welcome back to Two Parents & a Podcast! 00:03:26 Our first “snow day” in Austin 00:06:05 How children conjure a snow day 00:10:43 “Ghost riding the whip” (and the dumb stuff we did as teens) 00:14:37 Babysitting… but getting paid in lime-a-ritas?! (liability?!?!) 00:16:08 Dry January touch base 00:18:50 Is it rude to ask someone why they're not drinking? 00:25:12 Every family has their own language (how Tate became BUBBERS) 00:29:28 Why we're capping Tate's nap at 16 months 00:31:16 Pregnancy restless leg: what works & what doesn't 00:33:41 Boy vs. girl pregnancy differences: cravings, skin, emotions, fatigue & pregnancy brain 00:36:38 Harrison's cookbook era 00:38:28 Welcome-to-the-neighborhood gift idea 00:41:48 The now weekly couch update (lol) + trying to pick a dining table without losing our minds 00:45:43 Toddler sleep sack hacks: the “unzipping” phase + inside-out trick 00:49:23 Dad's first time attempting pigtails 00:53:28 Bicker of the Week: drying off in the shower vs. on the bath mat (again) + no ceiling fans in Texas?! 00:58:28 Things We DMed Each Other: the cleaner “100 rubber ducks” test (are you kidding?!?) 01:01:38 Things We DMed Each Other: guy climbs a skyscraper with zero safety gear (and he has kids) 01:05:38 LOVE YOU GUYS! --- Thank you to our sponsors this week: Hero Bread: Hero Bread is offering 10% off your order. Go to https://www.hero.co and use code TWOPARENTS at checkout. Cash App: Download Cash App Today: FAMILY10 #CashAppPod. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App's bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. See terms and conditions at https://cash.app/legal/us/en-us/card-agreement. Direct deposit and promotions provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit http://cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. Perelel: Exclusive for our listeners, new customers can enjoy 20% off their first order with code TWOPARENTS at https://www.perelelhealth.com Hungryroot: For a limited time get 40% off your first box PLUS get a free item in every box for life. Go to https://www.hungryroot.com/TWOPARENTS and use code TWOPARENTS. Cozy Earth: Go to https://www.cozyearth.com/TWOPARENTSBOGO for an exclusive deal only available Jan 25th – Feb 8th! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, it's one of those episodes where nothing is technically related… and yet somehow it all is. Very Friday energy (but HAPPY MONDAY!!!). We kick things off with Tate entering her unzipping era (a big-girl milestone no one prepares you for!!!) and come to terms with the fact that we've officially become the parents we SWORE we'd never be (hahahaha). We have another SHOW REC (is this our new thing???) - His & Hers.. Then react to Matt Damon and Ben Affleck's take on Netflix and filmmaking (I think we agree?? I mean we are to the point that Harrison bought a phone lock box sooooo). Then it's toddler parent life as usual: discovering that “tractor wheels” are apparently a food, relying on DoorDash as a legitimate parenting strategy, and settling a cohabitating Bicker of the Week we didn't know we felt so strongly about (do you dry off IN the shower or ON the bath mat??). Mid-episode chaos includes gym drama involving a smoothie bar heist (and learning about Harrison's fascination with bank robberies?!), home updates (haunted light, breakfast nook plans, and our couch ordered on vibes alone), and a very real debate about whether Dad gets any say in nursery design. We also talk through our night nurse plan for baby #2 — why we're doing it again and what we learned the first time around. We close with Tate discovering SHOPPPING (hello sparkly cowboy boots), why buying kids clothes for their “future age” is a scam, a viral moment where a mom throws an iPad out the car window (we have thoughts), an alarm clock that charges you to snooze, and the comment section absolutely lighting us up over the word “de-thaw” (WOOPS). LOVE YOU GUYS! Timestamps: 00:00:00 Welcome back to Two Parents & A Podcast! 00:05:18 Tate's latest “big girl” milestone: the “unzipping” phase 00:07:22 We've officially become the parents we SWORE we'd never be 00:10:21 Show rec: His & Hers 00:11:16 Matt Damon + Ben Affleck on Netflix “ruining” movies (kinda true?) 00:13:22 Our continued war against Apple products (phone box, middle of he night Apple Watch) 00:17:45 PSA: “tractor wheels” are apparently actually a top-tier toddler food 00:19:00 Our Friday night parenting hack: DoorDash 00:21:40 Bicker of the Week: dry off IN the shower or ON the bath mat? 00:23:34 Gym chaos: the smoothie bar heist 00:30:46 Home updates: haunted light, breakfast nook plans & the new couch 00:41:13 Hot take: does Dad get a vote on nursery design?! 00:46:11 Our night nurse plan (and why we're doing it again) 00:51:35 Why you should stop buying “future size” kids clothes 00:53:07 Toddler shopping: Tate picked her own sparkly cowboy boots 00:56:31 Things We DMed Each Other: Mom throws iPad out the car window 00:59:36 Things We DMed Each Other: Alarm clock that charges $10 to snooze 01:01:50 From the comments: “de-thaw” is not a word (apparently) 01:03:04 LOVE YOU GUYS! #twoparentsandapod --------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our sponsors this week: *Merit Beauty: Right now, Merit Beauty is offering our listeners their Signature Makeup Bag with your first order at https://www.meritbeauty.com *Doordash: Parenting can be chaotic, unpredictable, and complicated. Delivery with DoorDash isn't. Get order, delivered. #DoorDashPartner #DoorDashParents *Bobbie: If you want to feed with confidence too, head to https://www.hibobbie.com for the formula trusted by 700,000+ parents. *Fora Travel: Become a Fora Advisor today at https://www.ForaTravel.com/TWOPARENTS *Ka'Chava: Rewild your nutrition at https://www.kachava.com and use code TWOPARENTS. New customers get twenty dollars off an order of two bags or more, now through the 31st! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, we're deep in the 1-to-2 kid transition and debating the question everyone has opinions on: is the biggest life shift going from 0–1 kids, 1–2 kids, or 2+ kids? We get into what actually feels different this time around, what we weirdly care less about, and why confidence the second time somehow still leads to reorganizing half the house (yes sorry we're still on this topic - WE HAVE UPDATES!) We kick things off with a mommy & me dance class announcement (MELT), argue (bicker but not bicker of the week) about the best Olympic sport, and Harrison makes a strong case for why cookbooks deserve a comeback in 2026 (I feel like I'm still good with google???). Then we get into life with a 16-month-old who has officially become a food critic, the one grocery item we cannot keep stocked, and the recipes currently saving us (ps. COMMENT: Toddler friendly recipes - we are still ISO new ones to try please!!!!). From there, we explain why we're ACTUALLY changing the kids' rooms (I guess we never told you guys lol), recap Tate's first night in her big girl room (shockingly smooth), and share what we're buying for the playroom (plus the one thing we're absolutely SKIPPING). We also spiral into learning that moms can apparently catch their own babies (hard no for me), admit we've changed our minds on a former “must-have” product, and confirm that toddlers humble you daily (in general lol). Naturally, we end with the important stuff: whether Zoom calls at coffee shops are socially acceptable, if treadmill miles count as real miles (will this be the new listening vs. reading??), why patterned couches might be an elite parenting hack, and whether admin nights are the future of adult friendships. Plus: mahjong with mom friends - and absolute MUST. LOVE YOU GUYS (thank you for listening!!!!!) Timestamps: 00:00:00 Welcome back to Two Parents & Podcast! 00:00:32 We're starting mommy & me dance class!! 00:06:10 What's the best Olympic sport?! 00:08:08 Cookbooks deserve a comeback in 2026 00:13:55 New recipes for 16-month-olds (because toddlers are suddenly food critics) 00:19:35 Why are we ACTUALLY changing the kids' rooms?! 00:20:57 4 things we're ordering for our toddler playroom (and 1 thing we're NOT) 00:29:25 Tate's first night in her big girl room 00:33:58 Did you know moms can “catch” their own baby?! 00:35:40 Is the biggest life change 0–1 kid, 1–2 kids, or 2+ kids?! 00:42:26 We CHANGED OUR MINDS on our previously MOST recommended product 00:44:24 What's the one food you can't keep in stock because of your toddler?! 00:53:18 Is it socially acceptable to take Zoom calls at a coffee shop?! 00:57:00 Bicker of the Week: Does treadmill mileage count as “real” miles?! 01:04:15 Interior design tip for parents with young children: patterned couches 01:07:40 Things We DMed Eachother: Admin Nights 01:14:52 Mahjong with mom friends 01:16:50 LOVE YOU GUYS! #twoparentsandapod --------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our sponsors this week: *IM8: Go to https://www.IM8HEALTH.com/TWOPARENTS and use code TWOPARENTS for a Free Welcome Kit, five free travel sachets plus 10% off your order. *Branch Basics: Head to https://www.BranchBasics.com to shop the Premium Starter Kit and save 15% off with code TWOPARENTS *Quince: Go to https://www.Quince.com/ALEX for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order! *Function Health: Visit https://www.functionhealth.com/TWOPARENTS or use gift code TWOPARENTS25 for a $25 credit toward your membership. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week on Two Parents & A Podcast — we have a LOT of baby #2 updates after our third-trimester OB appointment. Things escalated quickly and apparently Harrison is now delivering the baby??? (Our doctor casually suggested that dads can deliver the second baby (???) and we're still unpacking that), plus we talk through the breech situation (Harrison keeps calling it “THE BREACH” like a contract hahahah) and why I'm choosing NOT to do anything to flip him. From there, we get into what feels different the second time around — the things we obsessed over with our first baby that we truly do not care about anymore — and why that confidence immediately turned into redesigning half the house. We share nursery plans, the guest-room shuffle, and the logistical chaos of prepping for baby #2 while still very much parenting a toddler. Then Harrison explains why he's officially OUT on Waymo (parking lot purgatory + surprise “voice of god” moments), and we spiral into Austin's most unhinged design choice: back-in angle parking (with a bike lane in between, obviously). We also confirm that every couple has a driver — and yes, we know exactly who ours is (spoiler alert: NOT Harrison). We revisit the audiobooks vs. reading debate (we decided every can participate in book club but Jules has to wear a scarlett letter on her chest), share a nonstick-pan update (turns out “full blast heat” was the problem), and take a nostalgic detour back to 2016 (where were you and why does it suddenly feel iconic?). Plus, we talk about marrying into a marathon family (I'll watch) and the moment everyone has been waiting for… we break down our 6-minute bedtime routine!!! And in Things We DMed Each Other: the world's first “accurate” breastfeeding monitor (do we need this??), a phone-disguising gadget meant to keep babies' worlds screen-free, and baby sign language — aka how one tiny “more” hand sign changed our entire mealtime experience :) LOVE YOU GUYS — thanks for listening!! Timestamps: 00:00:00 Welcome back to Two Parents & A Podcast! 00:04:40 Second baby energy: what we obsessed over the first time (and don't now) 00:05:50 House update: Nursery plans + guest room setup 00:11:13 Harrison is officially OUT on Waymos (support your local Uber driver!) 00:18:36 What is the benefit of back-in angle parking?! 00:21:24 Every couple has a driver… and we know who ours is 00:24:20 Audiobooks vs books (the debate continues) 00:28:35 We finally learned how to not ruin our nonstick pans 00:32:40 Our OB says dads can deliver baby #2?! 00:39:07 Why I'm not flipping my breech baby 00:46:20 We're nostalgic for 2016 00:55:47 Marrying into a marathon family (and why I'll never run one) 00:59:05 Our 6-minute bedtime routine for a 16-month-old 01:04:39 Things We DMed Eachother: The world's first accurate breastfeeding monitor 01:08:02 Things We DMed Eachother: Keeping your infant's world phone-free 01:10:16 Baby sign language (and how “more” changed everything) 01:13:33 LOVE YOU GUYS! #twoparentsandapod --------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our sponsors this week: *Ollie: Cozy up with your pup this season! Go to https://www.ollie.com/twoparents and use code twoparents to get 60% off your first box! *Veracity: For up to 45% off your order, head to https://www.VeracityHealth.co and use code TWOPARENTS. *Bobbie: If you want to feed with confidence too, head to https://www.hibobbie.com for the formula trusted by 700,000+ parents. --------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Two Parents & A Podcast: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/twoparentsandapod TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@twoparentsandapod Follow Alex Bennett: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/justalexbennett TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@justalexbennett Follow Harrison Fugman: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/harrisonfugman TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@harrisonfugman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week on Two Parents & A Podcast — we are DEEP in nesting mode (like… vacuuming-baseboards level nesting) and officially debating whether audiobooks “count” as reading (jury is still out (kind of) PLEASE settle this debate in the comments). We kick things off with a Bring It On reference (is that anyone else's FAVORITE movie??). Then we debunk the “gum stays in your stomach for 7 years” myth (plot twist: it does NOT), revisit our gift-returning etiquette as a couple, and activate full “dad mode” with Harrison's Apple Watch + AirPods case + phone-wallet combo (peak suburban father energy). Then we get into reflecting on our toddler communication ep — pointing, signing, and how much Tate actually understands — plus what to ask when you're interviewing childcare providers. We also finally finished Heated Rivalry (!!!), immediately disagreed on the best episode with Jules (she says we're basic), and then spiraled into this week's Bicker of the Week: Do audiobooks count as reading or no?! Alex gives a mini Mean Moms book review (and the fictional-defamation drama behind it), we celebrate podcasts arriving at the Golden Globes, and we taste-test Flock's new Chicken Stick (Alex's first time live on the pod!!!). Plus — a pregnancy update (the naps are napping), house-project brainstorming, girls' brunch surprises, Venmo-privacy etiquette, our toddler's alarming berry budget, and a viral list of places women REFUSE to go on a first date (Waffle House slander will not be tolerated). LOVE YOU GUYS — thanks for listening!! Timestamps: 00:00:00 Welcome back to Two Parents & A Podcast 00:03:08 Should you wash your hair before a haircut? 00:05:58 Myth or fact: Does gum really take 7 years to digest? 00:11:43 Returning gifts from your partner — yes or no? 00:14:57 “Dad mode” activated: Apple Watch, AirPods case & phone wallet 00:19:29 Toddler communication — our takeaways from Dr. Ari 00:22:38 What to ask when interviewing childcare providers 00:26:08 We finally finished Heated Rivalry! 00:32:42 Bicker of the Week: Do audiobooks count as reading? 00:37:18 Mean Moms by Emma Rosenblum — thoughts & drama 00:42:50 Podcasts officially hit the Golden Globes 00:46:41 Alex taste-tests Flock's new Chicken Stick 00:51:32 Nesting mode before baby #2 00:56:33 Pregnancy update — exhaustion & cravings 00:57:56 House projects & planning Phase Two 01:02:36 Girls' brunch recap 01:04:50 Venmo etiquette — public vs private 01:10:20 The “berry budget” & why kids hate vegetables 01:12:20 Things We DMed: Viral list of places women refuse to go on a first date 01:23:36 LOVE YOU GUYS! #twoparentsandapod --------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our sponsors this week: *Magnetic Me: Make changing time easier for you and your little one with Magnetic Me's smart magnetic closures. New customers get 15% off their first order at https://www.MagneticMe.com. *Fora: Become a Fora Advisor today at https://www.foratravel.com/TWOPARENTS *Hungryroot: For a limited time get 40% off your first box PLUS get a free item in every box for life. Go to https://www.hungryroot.com/TWOPARENTS and use code TWOPARENTS. *Hers: Feel like yourself again, visit https://www/forhers.com/TWOPARENTS to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you. --------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Two Parents & A Podcast: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/twoparentsandapod TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@twoparentsandapod Follow Alex Bennett: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/justalexbennett TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@justalexbennett Follow Harrison Fugman: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/harrisonfugman TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@harrisonfugman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, we're joined again by Dr. Ari Brown — board-certified pediatrician and author of the bestselling 411 series — for a conversation all about toddler talking and communication. You guys loved her last episode, and we're so excited to officially bring her on as a RECURRING GUEST once a month!! Dr. Ari breaks down what toddlers actually understand before they can talk (spoiler: a lot), what counts as a real “word,” and the core language milestones between 12–24 months. We get into receptive vs. expressive language, nonverbal communication, and the difference between “they don't understand me” and “they're choosing not to listen,” which… hits home. We also cover the big “is this normal?” questions — pointing and waving, only repeating you, not responding to their name, mixing languages — and when it's worth checking in with your pediatrician. Dr. Ari explains why early intervention leads to the best outcomes, and gives simple tools parents can use at home (talk time, books, songs, naming emotions, and turning off our own screens). And because communication and behavior are so connected, we talk through the toddler frustration cycle — the pointing, the grunting, the meltdowns, the boneless moments — and how to help kids feel seen and understood even before they have the words. We'll go deeper on discipline NEXT MONTH, but this episode gives the foundation every parent needs to understand what's happening in that little toddler brain!! Timestamps: 00:00:00 Welcome back to Two Parents & A Podcast 00:01:20 Reintroducing Dr. Ari Brown 00:03:45 How much toddlers actually understand before they can talk 00:05:10 The speech and language milestones from 12–24 months 00:06:35 Do toddlers really understand the word “no”? 00:10:55 What counts as a “word”? (mispronunciations, animal sounds, sign language) 00:13:10 What toddlers don't understand at this age 00:15:55 When to bring communication concerns to your pediatrician 00:17:05 How pediatricians evaluate & support a child who isn't speaking 00:18:30 Rewarding early communication 00:20:55 Why it's so confusing and frustrating to be a toddler 00:23:58 Handling tantrums and “boneless” moments 00:27:45 Why “no” becomes their favorite word 00:29:50 What toddlers can understand when it comes to discipline 00:34:20 Audience Question: Babbling but no pointing/waving — when to worry 00:38:35 Audience Question: 1-year-old ignores “wait/come here/stop” 00:42:42 Audience Question: Only repeating words — does that count? 00:43:33 Audience Question: Discipline with a speech delay 00:44:27 Audience Question: Multilingual or bilingual schools 00:45:23 Audience Question: Do bilingual kids talk later? 00:46:47 Audience Question: Helping kids feel seen and understood 00:50:10 Understanding communication red flags & early intervention 00:53:45 Summary of communication red flags 00:54:55 Top 3 things parents can do at home for language development 00:57:30 Thank you for listening! Thank you to our sponsors this week: *Chime: Join the millions banking fee-free. Visit https://www.chime.com/TWOPARENTS *ZipRecruiter: Find the best people for your roles at https://www.ziprecruiter.com/ALEX *Skims: Shop at https://www.SKIMS.com and select “podcast” + our show in the survey *GOODLES: Available nationwide at Target, Walmart, and major grocery stores Find our guest: Website | https://www.draribrown.com/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/aribrownmd TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@aribrownmd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week on Two Parents & A Podcast — we're back in ATX and easing into 2026 (our christmas decorations are still up). We kick it off by talking about why traveling with friends (especially with kids) is the ultimate compatibility test, how wild it is that a one-year-old can actually ski (like WHAT), and why our current neighborhood setup feels like college (in the best way!!!). Then we get into the thing everyone keeps asking: our childcare plan for baby #2. We talk about Maria's mom (Peggy!! our angel), how the cross-house setup actually works, and what we're looking forward to most with this set up! Then we spiral into airline-mile skepticism, childhood “world-class” foods that absolutely do not hold up, and our early thoughts on Heated Rivalry (NOTE FROM JULES: it's 9pm wednesday night and they've texted me that they've already changed their minds). Alex explains her beef with dramatic New Year's resolutions, and Harrison shares the four phone-reduction rules he's committing to in 2026 — no phone before 8am, no phone at dinner, no phone in the bathroom, and no doom-scrolling in bed. We also talk couples who work out together, our current coffee-order identity crisis, babysitter etiquette (and the horror stories you sent in), “technoference” and how parental phone habits affect toddlers, Illinois' new paid pumping-break law, and whether caviar really is “breast milk for adults”???? LOVE YOU GUYS and thanks for listening! Timestamps: 00:00:00 Welcome back to Two Parents & A Podcast! 00:01:32 You learn a lot about people when you travel with them (ESPECIALLY with kids) 00:05:11 Our childcare plan for baby #2 00:11:23 Are airline miles worth it or is the points game a scam? 00:15:05 When “world-class” childhood favorites don't hold up 00:21:01 We're watching Heated Rivalry 00:25:42 What's Alex's beef with New Year's resolutions? 00:28:36 Harrison's 4 phone-reduction goals for 2026 00:33:50 Couples who work out together are 600% more likely to hit their fitness goals 00:36:30 We're switching up our coffee orders?! 00:40:10 Babysitter etiquette & horror stories 00:46:50 Things We DMed Each Other: “technoference” & parental digital distraction 00:49:22 Things We DMed Each Other: paid pumping breaks for moms in Illinois 00:50:40 This Week I Learned: Is eating caviar for adults kind of like breast milk for babies? 00:53:06 LOVE YOU GUYS! #twoparentsandapod --------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our sponsors this week: *Ollie: Cozy up with your pup this season! Go to https://www.ollie.com/twoparents and use code twoparents to get 60% off your first box! *Nutrafol: Get $10 off your first month's subscription plus free shipping at https://www.nutrafol.com with code TWOPARENTS. *Quince: Go to https://www.Quince.com/ALEX for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order! --------------------------------------------------------------- Listen to the pod on YouTube/Spotify/Apple: https://www.youtube.com/@twoparentsandapod https://open.spotify.com/show/7BxuZnHmNzOX9MdnzyU4bD?si=5e715ebaf9014fac https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-parents-a-podcast/id1737442386 --------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Two Parents & A Podcast: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/twoparentsandapod TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@twoparentsandapod Follow Alex Bennett: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/justalexbennett TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@justalexbennett Follow Harrison Fugman: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/harrisonfugman TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@harrisonfugman --------------------------------------------------------------- Powered by: Just Media House – https://www.justmediahouse.com/ --------------------------------------------------------------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week on Two Parents & A Podcast — it's the FIRST EPISODE OF 2026!! (Happy New Year!!!) And we're kicking things off with a little Q&A (answering all of YOUR questions!!). We're talking through what we'll do differently with baby #2 (and what we're keeping the same), how we think about screen time for Tate (& baby #2) AND ourselves, and how we navigate parenting style differences with friends as we build our village. We also get into preparing Tate for baby boy, whether sibling jealousy is inevitable, and how we're balancing friendships with people who don't have kids — without making it weird. Plus, we share the one thing that made parenting noticeably easier this year that no one really talks about, and our #1 goal for 2026 as we go from a family of three to four. And if you've already been through the toddler-to-newborn transition… please DM us your best advice. We're collecting it all :) Timestamps: 00:00:00 Welcome back to Two Parents & A Podcast! 00:01:49 Q&A: Do you rotate who gets up with Tate in the morning and who does bedtime routine? 00:08:07 Q&A: Things you'll do differently with baby #2? 00:13:27 Q&A: Things you won't change with baby #2? 00:17:33 Q&A: Starting to get nervous with giving birth - best advice? 00:22:36 Q&A: Opinions on screen time? 00:25:58 Q&A: How do you handle parenting and disciplining differences among friends with kids? 00:31:32 Q&A: How do you think Tate will react once baby boy comes? Any jealousy? 00:34:39 Q&A: Best activities to do with your single friends as a parent? 00:37:49 Q&A: What's one thing that made parenting easier this year that no one talks about?! 00:39:27 Q&A: What's your #1 goal for 2026? 00:41:40 LOVE YOU GUYS! #twoparentsandapod --------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our sponsors this week: *Hero Bread: Hero Bread is offering 10% off your order. Go to https://www.hero.co and use code TWOPARENTS at checkout. *Perelel: Exclusive for our listeners, new customers can enjoy 20% off their first order with codeTWOPARENTS at https://www.perelelhealth.com *Hungryroot: For a limited time get 40% off your first box PLUS get a free item in every box for life. Go to https://www.hungryroot.com/TWOPARENTS and use code TWOPARENTS. *Cozy Earth: Go to https://www.cozyearth.com/TWOPARENTS for up to 20% off! --------------------------------------------------------------- Listen to the pod on YouTube/Spotify/Apple: https://www.youtube.com/@twoparentsandapod https://open.spotify.com/show/7BxuZnHmNzOX9MdnzyU4bD?si=5e715ebaf9014fac https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-parents-a-podcast/id1737442386 --------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Two Parents & A Podcast: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/twoparentsandapod TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@twoparentsandapod Follow Alex Bennett: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/justalexbennett TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@justalexbennett Follow Harrison Fugman: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/harrisonfugman TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@harrisonfugman --------------------------------------------------------------- Powered by: Just Media House – https://www.justmediahouse.com/ --------------------------------------------------------------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week on Two Parents & A Podcast — HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!
This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, we're joined by Dr. Lucky Sekhon — board-certified OB-GYN and fertility doctor— to break down fertility in a way that's clear, calm, and actually helpful. We start with the true fertility basics: what you need to know, what tests actually matter, when you should start thinking about fertility before trying, and the biggest myths she wishes would disappear — including the idea that fertility is only a “woman's problem.” This episode is heavily audience Q&A–driven, covering the most common causes of infertility (for women and men), why infertility feels more and more common, the “fertility cliff” after 30 (it's not as steep as you're made to think!), secondary infertility, and how long to try naturally before seeking help. We close with a walkthrough of treatment options (IUI vs. IVF), thoughts on hormonal birth control and fertility, and how friends and family can truly support someone going through infertility or loss. If you want real context and less panic, this one's for you. Also - check out Dr. Lucky's book, The Lucky Egg: Understanding Your Fertility & How to Get Pregnant NOW, coming out January 13th! Timestamps: 00:00:00 Welcome back to Two Parents & A Podcast! 00:00:29 Introduction to Dr. Lucky Sekhon 00:04:15 If someone wants to understand their fertility, what are the first basic things they should know and tests or checks that actually matter? 00:12:38 How early should people start thinking about their fertility before they want to start a family? 00:15:50 What's the biggest fertility myth you wish people would stop believing? 00:17:38 Men are 50% of the equation — what should they understand about their fertility? 00:20:28 What should men do to prepare their bodies when trying to conceive? 00:22:50 What are common habits men do that could be hurting their sperm health? 00:26:55 Audience Question: What are the most common causes of infertility in women? In men? 00:29:49 Audience Question: Why does it seem like so many people in their 20s and 30s are dealing with infertility today? 00:33:27 Audience Question: After 30 is there really a steep fertility cliff? 00:38:57 Audience Question: What is the fertility “cost” of waiting a little longer? 00:40:58 Audience Question: Can you explain secondary infertility? 00:43:48 Audience Question: How long should people try naturally before seeking help? 00:45:20 Audience Question: Thoughts on hormonal birth control pills and how they affect fertility short-term and long-term? 00:50:30 Audience Question: What treatment options are available for women dealing with infertility? 00:58:24 Audience Question: How can friends and family best support couples struggling with infertility or loss? 00:59:53 Thank you for listening! #twoparentsandapod ----- Thank you to our sponsors this week: *Fabletics: Get 80% off everything on Fabletics when you sign up as a VIP at https://www.fabletics.com/TWOPARENTS. *Magnetic Me: Make changing time easier for you and your little one with Magnetic Me's smart magnetic closures. New customers get 15% off their first order at https://www.MagneticMe.com. *Nurture Life: Get 55% off your first order + free shipping at https://www.nurturelife.com/TWOPARENTS with code TWOPARENTS. ----- Follow Two Parents & A Podcast: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/twoparentsandapod TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@twoparentsandapod Follow Alex Bennett: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/justalexbennett TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@justalexbennett Follow Harrison Fugman: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/harrisonfugman TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@harrisonfugman Find our guest: Website | https://theluckyegg.com/ Book | https://static.macmillan.com/static/smp/lucky-egg-9781250408716/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/lucky.sekhon TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@drluckyegg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week on Two Parents & A Podcast – HAPPY CHRISTMAS EVE! We kick things off with gift giving convo (because DUH), including the internet weighing in with their opinions on our neighbor gifts and the ONE toddler toy that has truly earned its spot (because ever notice that toddlers seem to prefer household items over toys???). Next, we get into holiday travel with a 1-year-old (new airplane-only toys, long flights, and managing expectations). We also share how we're spending the next two weeks (RELAXING) before diving into the viral discourse of the week around “borrowing husbands” and the Kroger wife situation (and why helping people in your community should not be controversial). Harrison brings in 1,000 years of relationship advice from the Curiosity Chronicle (do not keep score, never stop dating, and genuinely enjoy each other). Then the fun stuff. We spiral briefly into dental TikTok with a question about blowing on your kid's food, share a great Austin policy about waived parking tickets for responsible rides home, and talk about when kids develop critical thinking and why Santa works so well (your words become their inner voice). We wrap with a holiday classic debate about whether gifts from Santa should be wrapped (apparently every household does this differently??) and finish with a conversation everyone can agree on: New Year's is the most overrated holiday. LOVE YOU GUYS and happy holidays.
This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, we're back with Emily Oster (bestselling author, economist, and the data-driven voice behind ParentData.org) this time diving into some of the most common (and most stressful???) early parenting decisions. From breastfeeding and formula to alcohol while nursing, sleep training, childcare, discipline, screen time, and vaccines, Emily explains what's actually supported by research versus what's been inflated by guilt, outdated thinking, and internet panic. She breaks down why some benefits are smaller than they're often made out to be, why rigid “rules” can miss the bigger picture, and why parents deserve clearer context without shame. If you've ever questioned the parenting “rules,” this episode offers more context (not more rules) so you can decide what works for your family!!! Timestamps: 00:00:00 Welcome back to Two Parents & A Podcast! (pt 2 with Emily Oster) 00:00:48 Introduction to Emily Oster 00:01:48 Breastfeeding: what benefits are actually proven (and how big are they)? 00:07:50 Alcohol while breastfeeding: do you ever need to pump & dump? 00:09:25 Sleep training / cry it out: is it safe — and what does the data say long-term? 00:14:46 Child care: does daycare/nannies affect kids — and what should parents prioritize? 00:17:31 Spanking & discipline: does spanking work — and what's the better alternative? 00:23:48 Screen time: what matters for toddlers — and is “overstimulation” real? 00:36:30 Vaccines: should you follow the schedule, space them out, or opt out of any? 00:43:54 Thank you for listening! #twoparentsandapod --------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our sponsors this week: *Aura Frames: $35 off with code TWOPARENTS — shop perfect holiday gifts at https://on.auraframes.com/TWOPARENTS. *Nutrafol: Get $10 off your first month's subscription plus free shipping at https://www.nutrafol.com with code TWOPARENTS. *Kachava: Get 15% off your next order at https://www.kachava.com with code TWOPARENTS. *Quince: Step into the holiday season with layers made to last. Head to https://www.quince.com/alex for free shipping and 365-day returns. --------------------------------------------------------------- Listen to the pod on YouTube/Spotify/Apple: https://www.youtube.com/@twoparentsandapod https://open.spotify.com/show/7BxuZnHmNzOX9MdnzyU4bD?si=5e715ebaf9014fac https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-parents-a-podcast/id1737442386 --------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Two Parents & A Podcast: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/twoparentsandapod TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@twoparentsandapod Follow Alex Bennett: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/justalexbennett TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@justalexbennett Follow Harrison Fugman: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/harrisonfugman TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@harrisonfugman Find our guest: Website | https://parentdata.org/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/profemilyoster TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@profemilyoster --------------------------------------------------------------- Powered by: Just Media House – https://www.justmediahouse.com/ --------------------------------------------------------------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week on Two Parents & A Podcast - Wednesday morning was… action-packed, to say the least. Long story short: do NOT recommend getting food poisoning while pregnant. (Long story long: watch the episode.) From there, we recap our Happy Everything Toy Drive from this past weekend (a huge THANK YOU to everyone who came, helped, donated, or sponsored — we're still blown away!!!). Then we spiral into a bunch of travel topics (ever notice how podcasters love to talk about planes??): balancing work travel and parenting, meeting people IRL at the airport, and a heated debate over whether you should dress up for flights (spoiler alert: NOOO). Next up: a PSA for dads — you are in charge of mom's stocking. We break down how to actually make it good (and not an afterthought!!). And we also share 5(ish) creative ideas for weaning off the pacifier. Important note: we haven't tried these yet — they're methods we've heard work and are about to start figuring out ourselves!! Finally, in Things We DMed Each Other: positive stats that helped ease working-parent guilt, plus Toyota's new self-driving pod for kids??? LOVE YOU GUYS! Timestamps: 00:00:00 Welcome back to Two Parents & A Podcast! 00:00:41 Food poisoning during pregnancy 00:13:42 Happy Everything Toy Drive recap! 00:15:51 Balancing work travel and parenting 00:17:46 Can you actually find a date at the airport?! 00:25:53 Should you dress up for flights? 00:31:57 Are we wearing fur hoods wrong?! 00:32:41 Our holiday travel plans 00:33:25 Stockings for moms 00:36:22 5 creative ways to wean off the pacifier 00:42:40 Things We DMed Each Other: Positive statistics for kids of working moms 00:45:12 Things We DMed Each Other: Toyota's self-driving pod for kids 00:50:34 LOVE YOU GUYS! #twoparentsandapod --------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our sponsors this week: *Fabletics: Get 80% off everything on Fabletics when you sign up as a VIP at https://www.fabletics.com/TWOPARENTS. *Aura Frames: Aura Frames is the perfect holiday gift. Shop now and save with $35 off when you use code TWOPARENTS. Visit https://www.auraframes.com and enter code TWOPARENTS at checkout. *Nurture Life: Get 55% off your first order + free shipping at https://www.nurturelife.com/TWOPARENTS with code TWOPARENTS. *Hers: Whether you want to lose weight, grow thicker, fuller hair, or find relief for anxiety, Hers has you covered. Visit https://www/forhers.com/TWOPARENTS to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you. --------------------------------------------------------------- Listen to the pod on YouTube/Spotify/Apple: https://www.youtube.com/@twoparentsandapod https://open.spotify.com/show/7BxuZnHmNzOX9MdnzyU4bD?si=5e715ebaf9014fac https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-parents-a-podcast/id1737442386 --------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Two Parents & A Podcast: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/twoparentsandapod TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@twoparentsandapod Follow Alex Bennett: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/justalexbennett TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@justalexbennett Follow Harrison Fugman: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/harrisonfugman TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@harrisonfugman --------------------------------------------------------------- Powered by: Just Media House – https://www.justmediahouse.com/ --------------------------------------------------------------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, we're joined by Laura Modi — co-founder & CEO of Bobbie — to talk through everything parents actually need to know about infant formula, without the fear, guilt, or internet panic. Laura breaks down formula in a way that finally makes sense: what it is, how it's designed to mimic breast milk, how to read ingredient labels, and which things actually matter (+which ones parents can stop spiraling about). We also get into why formulas that look nearly identical can be priced so differently, whether European formulas are really “better” than U.S. formulas, and why seed oils have become such a hot-button topic in this space. We also talk openly about recalls, safety standards, switching formulas, and the emotional weight that comes with feeding decisions — including the guilt and pressure so many parents experience when breastfeeding doesn't go as planned or when formula ends up being the right choice for their family (because feeding your baby should not feel like a moral test). If you've ever stood in the formula aisle feeling overwhelmed, gone down an ingredient-label rabbit hole, or wondered if you're “doing it right” (you are) — this episode is here to bring clarity, confidence, and a whole lot of relief (and maybe help you close 17 browser tabs). Timestamps: 00:00:00 Welcome Back to Two Parents & A Podcast! 00:00:32 Meet Laura Modi, Co-Founder & CEO of Bobbie 00:03:15 Formula 101: What It Is, How It Mimics Breast Milk & How to Read a Formula Label 00:04:50 The Top 3 Ingredients to Look for in Infant Formula 00:06:03 The Top 3 Ingredients to Avoid in Infant Formula 00:07:00 Why Formula Prices Vary (Even When Ingredients Look Similar) 00:10:17 How Formula Is Approved, Tested & Regulated in the U.S. 00:14:38 Are European Formulas Really “Better Than” U.S. Formulas? 00:17:08 Why Seed Oils Became So Controversial 00:25:00 What Infant Formula Would Look Like Without Seed Oils 00:29:09 The ByHeart Recall & How Parents Should Think About Safety 00:31:13 The Biggest Formula Myth Parents Need to Unlearn 00:35:24 When a Formula Isn't Working & How to Know It's Time to Switch 00:37:25 Feeding Guilt, Shame & Choosing What's Best for Your Baby 00:40:46 Where Laura Hopes Bobbie Will Be in 10 Years 00:42:00 Thanks for Listening! #twoparentsandapod --------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our sponsors this week: *Aura Frames: $35 off with code TWOPARENTS — shop perfect holiday gifts at https://on.auraframes.com/ *MasterClass: MasterClass always has great offers during the holidays, sometimes up to as much as 50% off. Head over to https://www.masterclass.com/TWOPARENTS for the current offer. *Veracity: Make the switch to GLP 1's the natural way. Head to https://www.VeracitySelfCare.com and use code TWOPARENTS for up to 45% off your order. *Magnetic Me: New customers get 15% off at https://www.magneticme.com with code TWOPARENTS. --------------------------------------------------------------- Listen to the pod on YouTube/Spotify/Apple: https://www.youtube.com/@twoparentsandapod https://open.spotify.com/show/7BxuZnHmNzOX9MdnzyU4bD?si=5e715ebaf9014fac https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-parents-a-podcast/id1737442386 --------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Two Parents & A Podcast: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/twoparentsandapod TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@twoparentsandapod Follow Alex Bennett: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/justalexbennett TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@justalexbennett Follow Harrison Fugman: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/harrisonfugman TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@harrisonfugman Find our guest: Website | https://www.hibobbie.com/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/lauraclairemodi Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/bobbie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, we're talking about something we've been noticing in real time — how our relationship and everyday behaviors are already rubbing off on Tate. From tone to little habits to how we treat people, she's absorbing way more than we realized (and we're sharing what we learned about all of it!!!!). Before that: our first 3-night trip away from Tate (!!) — how it went, what surprised us, and whether toddlers truly can't tell the difference between 7 minutes and 7 hours?? We also recap a very chaotic week at home: the car getting booted (and the boot mysteriously disappearing), Solidcore-gate taking over our For You Pages, toy drive prep, and more. In Things We DMed Each Other: 2026 parenting trends — dad push presents (NO!!!!), the end of beige nurseries & low-stimulation play taking over. Plus we learned the REEL story behind why Flappy Bird was deleted (and it's kind of adorable). LOVE YOU GUYS ❤️ Ps. Do you have to wait for pan to cool before washing after cooking?! Timestamps: 00:00:00 Welcome back to Two Parents & A Podcast! 00:02:36 Holiday tip for donating clothes/toys! 00:04:55 The car gets booted… and mysteriously un-booted overnight?? 00:09:32 Solidcore-gate 00:14:40 Our first 3-night trip away from Tate + NYC recap 00:25:56 Have you ever heard of a “sussy”? 00:29:05 Would you share a toothbrush with your partner? 00:31:48 Bicker of the Week: Do you have to let the pan cool before washing it? 00:35:36 Growing up with socially confident parents & the “social skills lottery” 00:37:48 Kids are always watching: modeling kindness, affection & everyday behavior 00:42:05 How we'll handle arguments in front of our kids & closing the loop after conflict 00:46:43 Things We DMed Each Other: Biggest parenting trends that'll be everywhere in 2026 00:57:46 Things We DMed Each Other: The real story behind why Flappy Bird disappeared 01:01:11 LOVE YOU GUYS! #twoparentsandapod --------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our sponsors this week: *Hungryroot: For a limited time, get 40% off your first box PLUS a free item in every box for life. Head to https://www.Hungryroot.com/TWOPARENTS and use code TWOPARENTS. *Quince: Keep it classic and cozy with long-lasting staples from Quince. Go to https://www.Quince.com/alex for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. *Cozy Earth: Give the gift of everyday luxury this season. Head to https://www.CozyEarth.com/TWOPARENTS and use code TWOPARENTS for up to 40% off. *Aura Frames: Aura Frames is the perfect holiday gift. Shop now and save with $35 off when you use code TWOPARENTS. Visit https://www.auraframes.com and enter code TWOPARENTS at checkout. --------------------------------------------------------------- Listen to the pod on YouTube/Spotify/Apple: https://www.youtube.com/@twoparentsandapod https://open.spotify.com/show/7BxuZnHmNzOX9MdnzyU4bD?si=5e715ebaf9014fac https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-parents-a-podcast/id1737442386 --------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Two Parents & A Podcast: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/twoparentsandapod TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@twoparentsandapod Follow Alex Bennett: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/justalexbennett TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@justalexbennett Follow Harrison Fugman: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/harrisonfugman TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@harrisonfugman --------------------------------------------------------------- Powered by: Just Media House – https://www.justmediahouse.com/ --------------------------------------------------------------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, we're joined by Emily Oster — bestselling author, economist, and the data-driven voice behind ParentData.org— to separate pregnancy facts from fear-based fiction. From sushi and soft cheese to caffeine, deli meat, and yes — even a little wine — Emily breaks down what's actually backed by research vs. what's just outdated “pregnancy police” rules we've all heard. We also get into nausea myths, Ozempic, Botox, NIPT false positives, elective inductions, epidurals, and the real risks people should pay attention to. If you've ever felt overwhelmed by conflicting pregnancy advice, Googled something you immediately regretted, or wondered what really matters for a healthy pregnancy — this one's going to bring so much relief (and maybe give you permission to enjoy that Diet Coke again!!!). Timestamps: 00:00:00 Welcome back to Two Parents & A Podcast! 00:00:44 Introduction to Emily Oster 00:03:25 How did an economist become one of the most trusted voices in pregnancy? 00:07:07 What's the #1 pregnancy rule that doesn't make sense once you look at the research? 00:10:16 How much of the advice we hear is truly backed by research vs. just old-school caution? 00:11:02 Is there any truth to “more nausea = healthier pregnancy”? 00:15:50 What's the real risk with deli meat and listeria today? 00:19:02 Can pregnant women safely eat sushi? 00:24:40 Soft cheeses & runny eggs 00:25:12 How much caffeine is safe during pregnancy? 00:26:54 Can you drink alcohol during pregnancy? 00:28:30 Can you smoke, vape, or eat gummies during pregnancy? 00:30:18 Can you take Ozempic, get Botox, or use retinol during pregnancy? 00:33:48 What is the #1 thing to avoid during pregnancy? 00:35:07 How accurate is NIPT really? (False positives explained) 00:38:45 Elective inductions at 39 weeks — what does data say? 00:45:09 Do epidurals affect labor progression? 00:45:40 Vitamin K shot & newborn eye ointment — what parents need to know 00:46:30 Should women eat their placenta? 00:49:16 Rapid-fire: Diet Coke, spicy food, stress, flying & prenatals 00:51:45 What pregnancy myth do you wish would disappear forever? 00:52:34 Thank you for listening! #twoparentsandapod --------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our sponsors this week: *Manukora: Get up to 31% off plus $25 in free gifts with the Starter Kit at https://www.manukora.com/TWOPARENTS. *Magnetic Me: New customers get 15% off at https://www.magneticme.com with code TWOPARENTS. *SKIMS: Shop Alex's favorite pajamas at https://www.skims.com/TWOPARENTS. #skimspartner *Aura Frames: $35 off with code TWOPARENTS — shop perfect holiday gifts at https://on.auraframes.com/TWOPARENTS. *Kachava: Get 15% off your next order at https://www.kachava.com with code TWOPARENTS. --------------------------------------------------------------- Listen to the pod on YouTube/Spotify/Apple: https://www.youtube.com/@twoparentsandapod https://open.spotify.com/show/7BxuZnHmNzOX9MdnzyU4bD?si=5e715ebaf9014fac https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-parents-a-podcast/id1737442386 --------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Two Parents & A Podcast: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/twoparentsandapod TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@twoparentsandapod Follow Alex Bennett: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/justalexbennett TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@justalexbennett Follow Harrison Fugman: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/harrisonfugman TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@harrisonfugman Find our guest: Website | https://parentdata.org/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/profemilyoster TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@profemilyoster --------------------------------------------------------------- Powered by: Just Media House – https://www.justmediahouse.com/ --------------------------------------------------------------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week on Two Parents & A Podcast we're deep in baby-name land — specifically the very important question: if you're only ever going to call a baby the nickname… why give them the long name?!
This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, we're answering YOUR holiday questions — from gift-giving rules to family traditions to surviving holiday travel with a 1-year-old. We're talking what we're getting Tate for Christmas (if you've been here since last year - you know the answer), our official stance on physical gifts (less is more), and the tiny things we're doing to make the holidays feel magical in our house. Plus questions like: does Santa exist? (Easy answer: yes.) How we're celebrating Chrismakkuh. And of course… what holiday traditions we hope will become our traditions as a family (and seriously — how did it end up being the Turkey Trot???) Plus: a Thanksgiving recap, holiday travel stories (please weigh in: do you think cats should be allowed on planes?!), and our best attempt at keeping Tate on schedule during holiday season (spoiler alert: you really cant). As always, LOVE YOU GUYS! Timestamps: 00:00:00 Welcome back to Two Parents & A Podcast! 00:11:15 Q&A: What are you getting Tate for Christmas? 00:14:58 Q&A: Thoughts on gift giving for kids? Go all out or less is more? 00:16:54 Q&A: How are you planning to make the holidays magical? Looking for new ideas 00:19:37 Q&A: Are you doing Santa? 00:21:48 Q&A: How do you split holidays with in-laws? 00:25:18 Q&A: How was your Thanksgiving?! 00:28:17 00:28:17 Quick Q&A break: Thanksgiving travel, cats on planes?! + team-player moms 00:36:18 Q&A: Traveling with a 1yo for Xmas. NERVOUS HELP 00:39:56 Q&A: How do you keep Tate's schedule during the holidays? 00:45:50 Q&A: Holiday tradition you hope to start? 00:50:18 Q&A: How do you guys divide different religions when it comes to holidays (Christmas/Hanukkah)? 00:53:50 LOVE YOU GUYS! #twoparentsandapod --------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our sponsors this week: *Nutrafol: Get $10 off your first month's subscription plus free shipping at https://www.nutrafol.com with code TWOPARENTS. *Neuro: For a limited time, get 20% off your first order at https://www.neurogum.com using code TWOPARENTS. *Perelel: New customers get 20% off their first order with code TWOPARENTS at https://www.perelelhealth.com. *Hers: Start your initial free online visit today at https://www.forhers.com/TWOPARENTS for personalized weight-loss treatment options. --------------------------------------------------------------- Listen to the pod on YouTube/Spotify/Apple: https://www.youtube.com/@twoparentsandapod https://open.spotify.com/show/7BxuZnHmNzOX9MdnzyU4bD?si=5e715ebaf9014fac https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-parents-a-podcast/id1737442386 --------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Two Parents & A Podcast: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/twoparentsandapod TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@twoparentsandapod Follow Alex Bennett: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/justalexbennett TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@justalexbennett Follow Harrison Fugman: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/harrisonfugman TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@harrisonfugman --------------------------------------------------------------- Powered by: Just Media House – https://www.justmediahouse.com/ --------------------------------------------------------------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week on Two Parents & A Podcast (WEDNESDAY EDITION!!) we're kicking things off with our Black Friday must-haves — the things we actually use, actually love, and actually recommend for moms, dads, and babies. From pregnancy wardrobe staples to Harrison's new slipper obsession to the toddler toys that aren't a waste of money (and no, we did not say stocks LOL), we're breaking down exactly what's worth grabbing this week. (All linked HERE: https://shopmy.us/justalexbennett/gift-guides) We're also fully in Thanksgiving mode — reflecting on Friendsgiving, getting ready for our trip to OKC, and sharing our NYC holiday plans (yes, the Rockettes are officially happening). We also share out experience adopting from an Angel Tree, why it's actually the sweetest trend on TikTok, and why it ended up being the highlight of the entire week!!! We get into Harrison's annual dentist saga that somehow becomes a full-blown scam investigation (every. single. time.). Plus: negotiating home repairs like a true dad (is everything negotiable?! apparently yes). We also squeeze in a Flock taste test, the great “do men even notice nails?” debate (we literally called a single man), a chat on slow vs. fast dopamine for kids (the science is wild), and whether we'd ever let AI trade our money (Harrison says… maybe?!). As always… LOVE YOU GUYS!!! (Happy Thanksgiving!!!) Timestamps: 00:00:00 Welcome back to Two Parents & A Podcast! 00:02:15 Toy refresh at 14 months 00:05:03 We're excited for Thanksgiving!! 00:07:05 Is everything negotiable?! 00:12:12 My experience adopting from an angel tree 00:17:36 Do single men notice whether a woman's fingernails are manicured or not? 00:22:25 Harrison's health update 00:24:37 What we're watching: Beast in Me & All her fault 00:25:30 New York City during the holidays 00:28:58 Are dentists still running the biggest scam in America?! 00:31:58 An answer to if men care about nails (we got a call back!) 00:34:00 Flock Taste test 00:37:18 Black Friday vs. Boxing Day 00:41:46 Black Friday Gift Guide (Mom & Dad) 00:53:47 Black Friday Gift Guide (Baby) 01:02:33 Things We DMed Eachother: Slow vs. Quick Dopamine 01:04:29 Things We DMed Eachother: Would you let AI trade your money? 01:10:14 LOVE YOU GUYS! #twoparentsandapod --------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our sponsors this week: *MasterClass: Get up to 50% off MasterClass during the holidays at https://www.masterclass.com/TWOPARENTS with code TWOPARENTS. *Fabletics: Get 80% off everything on Fabletics when you sign up as a VIP at https://www.fabletics.com/TWOPARENTS. *Veracity: Get up to 50% off during Veracity's Black Friday Sale at https://www.veracityselfcare.com. *Aura Frames: Get $45 off Aura's best-selling Carver Mat frame at https://www.auraframes.com with code TWOPARENTS. --------------------------------------------------------------- Listen to the pod on YouTube/Spotify/Apple: https://www.youtube.com/@twoparentsandapod https://open.spotify.com/show/7BxuZnHmNzOX9MdnzyU4bD?si=5e715ebaf9014fac https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-parents-a-podcast/id1737442386 --------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Two Parents & A Podcast: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/twoparentsandapod TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@twoparentsandapod Follow Alex Bennett: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/justalexbennett TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@justalexbennett Follow Harrison Fugman: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/harrisonfugman TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@harrisonfugman --------------------------------------------------------------- Powered by: Just Media House – https://www.justmediahouse.com/ --------------------------------------------------------------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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