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Welcome back to another episode of Two Parents & A Podcast — or rather, this week is 1 parent + 1 childfree (childless??) person lol as Harrison is out of town for a work trip (but DON'T worry, we get a full rundown of his day mid episode). On today's ep, we took some "girlypop" (as Jules calls it) questions from the audience about friendship, relationship, career, and motherhood. Here's a quick rundown of the Qs you can look forward to: how have friendships with your childfree friends changed since having kids? How do you connect with friends outside of kids? (pro tip: BYO pod topics to dinner!). How do you find the courage to leave the house with littles?! (shots on net!!). How do you track your cycle postpartum? What do you & Harrison argue about most postpartum? (AirPods???). And how do you approach career planning as a working mom? Before all that, we quickly get into a bit about the DC trip (did anyone else NOT go on an 8th grade DC trip??), how to deal with other people's kids (are we supposed to be "teaching" them if they do something wrong?), Bieber's World Cup halftime show, and Tuesday weddings: rude or chic?! We wrap things up with a follow up on: is it ever OK to lie to your kids?, a good reminder ("you don't learn to swim by reading about water"!), and a big debate online: how old is "too old" to have a wedding registry?! Alright, hopefully you enjoyed! But if you didn't, Harrison will be back on Wednesday hahaha. LOVE YOU GUYS! Timestamps:  00:00:00 Welcome back to Two Parents & A Podcast! 00:04:18 Did anyone else NOT do the 8th grade DC trip?! 00:07:16 How to deal with other people's kids  00:10:56 Is it normal for toddlers to grind their teeth?! 00:13:13 Justin Bieber's halftime show at World Cup Finals  00:16:12 If you could be BFFs with any TV character, who would it be?! 00:17:34 Paige Lorenze's Tuesday wedding: rude or chic?! 00:20:45 LISTENER Q: how have friendships with your childfree friends changed? 00:31:23 LISTENER Q: how do you connect with friends outside of kids? 00:35:22 LISTENER Q: balancing your bestie with new motherhood 00:39:00 LISTENER Q: how do you find the courage to leave the house with littles?! 00:43:31 LISTENER Q: tracking your cycle postpartum 00:44:12 LISTENER Q: what do you & Harrison argue about most postpartum? 00:59:52 LISTENER Q: how do you approach career planning as a working mom? 01:18:40 Follow up: is it ever OK to lie to your kids? 01:20:37 You don't learn to swim by reading about water" 01:21:17 The great WEDDING REGISTRY debate (how old is too old?!) 01:25:46 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 *SKIMS: Shop SKIMS Cotton, and all of my favorite pieces at https://skims.com/twoparents #skimspartner *Function Health: Visit https://www.functionhealth.com/TWOPARENTS or use gift code TWOPARENTS25 for a $25 credit toward your membership. *Bobbie: If you want to feed with confidence too, head to https://www.hibobbie.com for the formula trusted by 1 Million 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 and a Podcast, Two Parents & A Podcast, Alex Bennett, Harrison Fugman, friendships after having kids, childfree friends, connecting with childfree friends, mom friends vs childfree friends, career planning working mom, postpartum arguments, arguing with your partner postpartum, leaving the house with a newborn, tracking cycle postpartum, godmother friendship, Paige Lorenze Tuesday wedding, Justin Bieber halftime show, wedding registry debate, 8th grade DC trip, lying to kids, listener Q&A, parenting podcast, motherhood Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, happy Friday!!! We recorded this episode the night before heading out to DC and instead of our usual, we decided to do a little game: we picked a bunch of parenting hot takes & "would you rather" questions to answer rapid-fire, and yes we were all a little slap happy LOL. PSA UPFRONT: we talk about Santa in this episode around 20 minutes in… please do not listen in front of your kids!!! OK let's get into it: A few we cannot stop thinking about: is it ever OK to lie to your kids?! (Santa, tooth fairy, "the iPad only exists on the airplane" lies…), are iPads the modern day cigarette?! (YES), should schools ban birthday treats?! (no), should toddlers actually be expected to share?! (yes!!!), and the great household debate: shoes on or shoes off in the house?! (Harrison is CANADIAN and yet still on Team Shoes On somehow??). Plus, we get into some wild parenting advice from the 1930s-1960s (mothers were told don't breastfeed if you're angry?! Doctors recommended cigarettes during pregnancy?! Don't hug your baby too much or you'll create a tyrant??) that made us wonder what advice we're getting today that we'll think is crazy in 100 years. Plus, pacifiers after age 2 (yes or no?), and the true or false round: is the second kid actually rules-free? Was parenting easier before Instagram? Do parents secretly love when plans get canceled? And of course, Harrison walks us through 100 years of stock market data to kick things off (cliffhanger from last ep!! lol)… 30,000 stocks analyzed over 100 years, and only 27.6% outperformed the market. His case for index funds continues!!

This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, happy Wednesday!!! TBH we started with a 10 minute spiral about CYCLOSPORIASIS (are you guys spiraling too???). We are officially swearing off produce for the time being (but if you don't want to, Dr. Brown taught us to stick to things with peels and still wash them!!). ok ANYWAYS - guess we are saving on berries for the time being… We get into Tate's 3AM wake up: how we handled it, how YOU GUYS said you would handle it, and why we're chill with letting this happen (like once a year). But here's what we know now: we always need to have a game plan because we don't need any 3AM fights. Plus, Tate has a new food obsession, Rocky is officially SOCIAL SMILING

This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, happy Monday!!! Harrison is officially DONE with the World Cup (despite going to the game tomorrow AND talking about it for like 20 minutes on this ep lol). BUT this leads to a fun discussion: is watching sports with someone you're dating the new "turbulence test"?! We run through the RED FLAGS of watching sports with a guy — is his day being made or ruined by other men playing a game he's not in?!

This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, happy Friday!!! Rocky is officially out of the 4th trimester

This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, happy Wednesday!!! We're back in Austin after our family “vaccination” (lol iykyk ) in Colorado (and we have a lot to catch up on!!!). First: a question from a viral video that has literally broken our brains all week - are your friendships hobby-based or BUDGET-based?! (& why we think the answer depends on the city you live in.) Then we spend a solid 25 minutes doing SMASH or PASS on every detail we've heard from the Taylor Swift x Travis Kelce wedding, because there's just no other way to cover it… 1000 guests, MSG, Adam Sandler officiating, 20 minute vows, arcade games, Krispy Kreme trucks, the whole thing

This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, happy Monday (and welcome back from a holiday weekend)!!! We recorded our first ever remote MOUNTAIN edition from COLORADO

This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, HAPPY FRIDAY & happy 4th of July weekend!!!

This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, HAPPY BIRTHDAY ALEX!!!

This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, happy Monday!!! We get into a topic I've been thinking about a LOT lately: the postpartum anxiety I'm experiencing the second time around (it's a totally different beast than postpartum depression, AND the anxiety this time is split between two kids…). I share what's actually helping me (s/o to Michelle for the "text me every intrusive thought you have" technique

This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, happy FRIDAY!!! Rocky was on his FIRST EVER flight this week (which made it our first flight with 2 under 2!!), and we have OPINIONS. We get into the case for booking a 3rd seat once your toddler is 20 months old, the flight delay fiasco that almost made us drive home from Dallas, and the very kind woman on the plane who held Rocky for me (which prompted an interesting conversation: the price of community is being willing to be inconvenienced

This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, WELCOME BACK to a VERY special episode!!! I have my pregnancy group chat girls here with me

This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, happy Monday!!!! We are coming off of a CHAOTIC night… our fire alarm went off 4 TIMES between 3 and 5 AM, and we ended up having to take a screwdriver to the wall to dismantle the entire system to make it stop

This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, happy FRIDAY!!! Our third episode of the week is HERE… how are we doing?! (We are loving the Mon/Wed/Fri rhythm so far & we hope you guys are too

This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, happy Wednesday (so weird it's not Thurs?!) - we are OFFICIALLY 3 episodes a week… AND tomorrow we officially launch our SUBSTACK!!!

This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, happy Monday & welcome to our FIRST week of 3 episodes a week!!! (Mon/Wed/Fri…) And YES, we are kicking things off with a LITTLE chaos (there were storms in Texas last night and everyone was up all night!!) So if you think this episode feels all over the place… IT IS!! (welcome to the inside of our brains on a Monday morning lol). On today's episode: we get into a parenting concept that has officially rewired our brain: toddlers are SCIENTISTS!!! We are SO down to let our kids experiment + learn from their mistakes (safely). Plus, our #1 toddler hack: give them two choices (it has saved us in SO many standoffs already). First we get into the World Cup… it's taking over our lives (and America) in the best way possible!!! The TikTok video of girls asking "wait, when did the US get into the World Cup?!" sent us, the European fans are LOSING THEIR MINDS over Buc-ee's, ranch, & unlimited refills (& sales tax not being on the list price?!), and Rod Stewart canceled his concert to go to a World Cup game (Harrison's defense: no chance, you'd NEVER do that for a group stage match — it was laryngitis). Plus, Elon Musk officially became the world's FIRST trillionaire after SpaceX's IPO (Stock School with Harrison incoming!), the Summer House butterfly effect (Harrison's wildest theory yet on Jesse, Sierra & West), and the question we cannot stop thinking about: will Taylor & Travis ACTUALLY get married at MSG?! (& who would perform??

This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, we go DEEP on the US maternity leave problem (did you know in 1919, 37 out of 38 industrialized nations adopted 14 weeks of paid leave… and the US was the ONE that held out?! And 100 years later, 1 in 4 American moms will go back to work within 2 weeks of giving birth?!). We learned SO much prepping for this episode & we're excited to figure out what we can do about this. Before we get into that, we start with Harrison's potentially fake World Cup jersey from an Instagram ad (also the CRAZY way he brought up this topic), Alex's mahjong charity event for the Jeremiah Program, and a new idea we're floating: living abroad for a year in 2028?! (Alex is NOT here for hypotheticals). Plus, the #1 unexpected change going from 1 to 2 kids (the CAR is officially a 9 out of 10 in messiness) and the listener Q we've been thinking about all week: how does your heart grow for baby #2?!

This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, happy Monday!!!! Jules is BACK from Cape Cod (with a hot take: there is nothing better than timing a girls trip with the premiere of Love Island!!!). And we officially took our first road trip with 2 under 2 (Dallas!!)… we have OPINIONS… is it actually easier to drive 3 hours or fly 30 minutes when you have a toddler and a newborn?! We break down the full case for each (and the verdict surprised even us). Then we get into Harrison officially deleting social media from his phone (goodbye doomscrolling) and what he's doing to "replace" that time (Morning Brew!), which leads Alex to a BIG announcement: we are officially starting a Substack!!! Coming Thursdays (we think) starting next week (we think), plus you guys already know but next week we're ALSO moving to 3 episodes a week (Mon/Wed/Fri), which Harrison is suddenly calling a trial but we are not. We get into all things parenting: the mom who couldn't pump at a spa and went VIRAL (uhhh the law is the law!!), the impact of a dad on his daughter's self-esteem before age 5, what we learned at the Pure Mama x Nuna motherhood panel (postpartum mood disorders can show up as OCD, rage, paranoia, psychosis & more), and Rocky's reflux update because Dr. Ari's advice changed EVERYTHING. Of course we have the fun stuff: Belmont Cameli is NOT giving us the ick (also I swear if we heard the name before having Rocky he would be a Belmont right now), West & Amanda are in Italy and the spit-gate video is taking over the internet (are they in on the joke or are they solid-coring?!), our THINGS WE DMED EACHOTHER on Esther Wojcicki's iconic advice "don't do anything for your kids that they can do themselves" (she raised the YouTube CEO + the 23andMe CEO so… yeah we're listening), and TWO BICKERS OF THE WEEK: are some nicknames off limits in your own household (Tay vs. Tate!!!), and waiting for a specific parking spot when there are 12 others available

This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, we're back with Dr. Ari Brown (Pediatrician + author of the iconic 411 series) for our newborn 411 episode!! We are officially in the thick of it with Rocky and we had a LONG list of questions for her (+ a TON from you guys!).  We start with Dr. Ari walking us through "Hour 49" (the moment the wheels fall off after the hospital and you suddenly have a different baby!), the ONE thing no one tells you before having a newborn (spoiler: how exhausting it actually is + body recovery is REAL), & why what happens at the hospital stays at the hospital.  Then we get into all things feeding: scheduled feeding vs. feeding on demand, why the first 2 hours after birth are SO critical for your milk supply, how to know if your baby is actually getting enough milk (ins, outs, weight checks!), and the FULL reflux 101 breakdown because Rocky has been spitting up like crazy and we needed answers. We get into reflux vs. reflux DISEASE (when to actually worry, the IGERQ scale you can take online to score it, and why holding your reflux baby like a loaf of bread is actually genius). Plus, a spontaneous BICKER OF THE WEEK on whether bottle temperature actually matters for newborns (Dr. Ari has thoughts!!). We also get into the REAL symptoms of cow's milk protein allergies (only 3% of babies actually have them!! And why you should NOT cut everything out of your diet), what to actually look for in your baby's poop (yellow seedy = breastfed normal, slimy mucousy = problem), diaper blowouts (when they stop and why they happen in the first place lol), fussiness & colic + Dr. Ari's take on probiotics for newborns (very fascinating!), and the chiropractic care for newborns.  Plus, we get into sleep: sleep schedules in the first 3 months & when wake windows actually start to matter (spoiler: NOT in the newborn phase!). Then our “is it normal?!” questions from YOU GUYS: when newborn noises are actually concerning (consistent grunting = call your doctor!), when to actually take your baby's temperature (rectal is the only accurate way, sorry parents!), and what to expect at your follow up pediatrician appointments. THANK YOU FOR LISTENING!  Timestamps: 00:00:00 Welcome back to Two Parents & A Podcast! (The 411 with Dr. Ari Brown: Newborns) 00:01:50 Is Rocky “sleeping through the night”?! (& what's actually normal for a 7 week old) 00:05:05 What is "Hour 49" with a newborn?! (& how to brace for it) 00:09:46 The ONE thing no one tells you before having a newborn 00:12:34 Scheduled feedings vs. feeding on demand 00:18:07 Why the first 2 hours after birth are so breastfeeding are SO critical 00:22:02 How do you know if your baby is getting enough milk? 00:24:18 Reflux 101: what spitting up actually means 00:33:20 BICKER OF THE WEEK: does bottle temperature matter for newborns? 00:35:21 Reflux vs. reflux disease (when do you actually need to worry?!) 00:37:43 Why does Rocky seem to have an upset stomach after eating? 00:39:53 The REAL symptoms of cow's milk protein allergies (only 3% of babies have them!) 00:46:67 What to actually look for in your baby's poop 00:49:16 Diaper blowouts: why they happen & when they stop  00:51:34 Fussiness, soothing & colic 00:55:48 Chiropractic care for newborns: is it recommended? 00:57:20 Sleep schedules in the first 3 months 01:00:09 When do wake windows actually start to matter? 01:01:27 Are these newborn noises normal?! 01:04:34 When should you actually take your baby's temperature? 01:06:02 Follow up pediatrician appointments: what to expect 01:07:44 THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! --------------------------------------------------------------- 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! *ZipRecruiter: Post jobs for free at https://www.ziprecruiter.com/ALEX *GOODLES: Find the new Twist My Parm cups online at https://www.goodles.com or pick up GOODLES on your next shopping trip… it's available nationwide at Target and Walmart, plus many other major grocery stores and retailers! --------------------------------------------------------------- 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/alexfugman TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@justalexfugman Follow Harrison Fugman: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/harrisonfugman TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@harrisonfugman Find our guest: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/aribrownmd TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@aribrownmd Books | https://www.draribrown.com/books/ --------------------------------------------------------------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, happy Monday!!!! We are coming off of a SOCIAL weekend (read: Harrison is doing another fast, but we ALSO have tons of fun topics that came out of it). We start with a survey finding that's going viral: 75% of Americans say restaurants should have adults-only sections. 1) We kind of think this already exists (on the down low… hostesses let us know), and 2) there is a HUGE opportunity for someone to create a Hillstone x Chuck E. Cheese crossover. Then we're asking: is THIS the ONLY way kids will actually learn??? (We need to know how YOU would have handled the Tate vs. Coke Zero situation - but we're happy we treated it as a learning opportunity) And another reminder this week: toddlers imitate EVERYTHING (burping your newborn is confusing for your toddler who is not allowed to “hit”). Oh, and body wash is officially being picked up by toes in the shower (watch the full ep for details AND send help). Plus, a 4th of July idea you can steal (the neighborhood bike parade!!), SEEKING TIPS on how to stop a toddler from drinking pool water (our toddler's brain is genuinely in a pretzel over this one), the street safety monster (??), our BICKER OF THE WEEK on showing up late vs. empty handed (we are FIRMLY on opposite sides), the Houston students stuck on a Galveston roller coaster (Alex would be scaling the roller coaster herself), our TWEET OF THE WEEK on the dad doing monthly daddy-daughter dates (Harrison is officially stealing this), and THINGS WE DMED EACHOTHER on Google releasing 32 MILLION mosquitoes (don't worry, they can't bite OR reproduce). (P.S. sorry I was on speakerphone it's only for this episode!!!! -Jules) LOVE YOU GUYS! Timestamps: 00:00:00 Welcome back to Two Parents & A Podcast! 00:06:10 75% of Americans support adults-only dining at restaurants?!  00:22:58 Is THIS is the only way kids learn?!  00:25:44 Toddlers really imitate EVERYTHING you do (but this one surprised us) 00:28:17 Triple date debrief  00:31:12 4TH OF JULY IDEA: Neighborhood Bike Parade 00:35:40 Would you try the “street monster”?!  00:38:12 SEEKING TIPS: How to stop your toddler from drinking pool water 00:39:09 BICKER OF THE WEEK: showing up late vs. showing up empty handed 00:44:01 Houston students rescued from stuck Galveston roller coaster 00:53:36 TWEET OF THE WEEK: Monthly daddy-daughter dates  00:57:08 THINGS WE DMED EACHOTHER: Google is releasing 32 MILLION mosquitoes?! 1:01:10 LOVE YOU GUYS! #twoparentsandapod -------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our sponsors this week: *Merit Beauty: 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 *Fora: Become a Fora Advisor today at https://www.foratravel.com/twoparents *Bobbie: If you want to feed with confidence too, head to https://www.hibobbie.com for the formula trusted by 1 million 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 SO BACK (lol… we're feeling like this is our first full on episode back since having Rocky

This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, it's what we call a quick "chit chat" episode to start off your 4-day work week :-) Harrison joins us for all of about a minute before we sent him home with the kids… but NOT BEFORE Tate said "hello" to the pod listeners (guys, she was so proud of herself for using the mic). We start with our MDW block party recap. We had 200+ people show up, the dunk tank was the unexpected MVP, and Harrison flipped 200+ burgers/dogs (because the man does everything 200%). OH — and it wouldn't be a block party in Austin if a Waymo didn't get confused and stuck on our street for like 15 minutes (hahahha). We also get into our actual TIPS on how to throw your own block party because it's so much easier than you think (even though it was a big “get out of your comfort zone” moment for us). Then we get into a little pop culture: the ESPN announcer who refused to say Taylor Swift's name during the Cavs game (?? still confused why), Jessica Simpson didn't even NEED to make a comeback (you guys… her net worth is $200M vs. Hilary Duff's $20M, which completely flipped our opinion from last ep), and we covered her response to the Nick Lachey flight situation (her mom bought the first class tickets… mystery solved!). Then we continue our new ongoing debate over crown vs. crayon (10% of you actually say crown!!), which spirals us into a whole conversation about regional dialects (the NYT Dialect Quiz, the Cleveland "tree lawn", and Alex saying "sea-ment" instead of "cement"). Oh and apparently Jules made a VIRAL BuzzFeed quiz back in the day that had millions of hits (which Halo Top flavor are you?! Guys please take this and lmk in the comments - https://www.buzzfeed.com/minichjg/can-we-guess-your-go-to-halo-top-flavor-with-six-q-37u2u).  Plus, because Harrison left with the kids and we had time on our hands, we went TIKTOK LIVE with you guys to do a Q&A for the first time!!! We got into so many random questions in real time: moving, potty training, the hardest part of parenthood, the Pumpables pump that has changed my life, and so much more. Then we end with two important (read facetiously) questions: should you let your kid stay up past bedtime if they're reading? (The "run or read" bedtime hack that's getting a lot of buzz online.) AND… is it socially acceptable to bring Jules's new ORANGE iPhone 17 Pro Max to a black tie wedding?! (We think yes, because Morgan Stewart said so.) OK hope you guys had fun — WE DID! LOVE YOU GUYS! Timestamps:  00:00:00 Welcome back to Two Parents & A Podcast! 00:01:29 Memorial Day block party recap 00:11:41 What's going on at home 00:16:05 ESPN announcer refused to say Taylor Swift's name?! 00:19:16 Jessica Simpson is worth HOW much?! ($200M vs. Hilary Duff's $20M!!!) 00:21:30 Crown vs. crayon: the official verdict (+ a tip if your toddler is coloring on everything!) 00:25:41 The NYT U.S. Dialect Quiz (have you taken it?!) 00:27:10 Jules made a viral BuzzFeed quiz?! 00:28:33 LIVE FROM THE POD: TikTok Live with you guys!!! (moving, potty training & pumpables) 00:44:58 Should you let your kid stay up past bedtime to read?! 00:48:50 Is the ORANGE iPhone 17 Pro Max socially acceptable at a black tie wedding?! 00:52:48 LOVE YOU GUYS! #twoparentsandapod -------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our sponsors this week: *Tumble: Machine Washable Rugs, Made Better. For a limited time only, our listeners get 10% off + free shipping at https://www.tumbleliving.com/TWOPARENTS #Tumble #ad *SKIMS: Shop Everyday Cotton, and all of my favorite bras and underwear at http://www.skims.com/twoparents #skimspartner *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 *FODZYME: We're so excited to partner with FODZYME and offer you 30% off your first order when you go to http://icaneatagain.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 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