Ep. 268: The Things We’ll Do To Get Them To Do What We Want Them To Do...Wait, What?
Biz and Theresa realize maybe we have never left “the forest” and that the forest has been tricking us this whole time into believing it's a nice place! We look at the sometimes insane and always exha...
23 Aug 20181h 5min
Ep. 267: Lemonade Stands! Plus, Actor Josh Hamilton
Biz and Theresa take a look at the highs and lows of lemonade stands and other childhood financial endeavors. The first clue that a child might not understand monetary value is when they want to charg...
16 Aug 20181h 5min
Ep. 266: Packing! Plus Author Jessica Love
Biz and Theresa unpack their emotional baggage around actual packing. When did going on a three day trip turn into packing for an expedition to the Amazon? The amount of stuff we absolutely need to br...
9 Aug 20181h 9min
Ep. 265: What’s the Deal With Pirates? Plus Author Angela Garbes on the Science of Pregnancy
Biz and Theresa wonder what is up with pirates? Real pirates are known for theft and murder, but every other kid has a pirate costume. (And, let's face it, they're adorable.) From swordplay to walking...
2 Aug 20181h 7min
Ep. 264: Aw, Did You Make That For Me? Plus Alissa Quart on Why Families Can't Afford America
Biz and Theresa explore the complicated nature of receiving gifts from our children, from edible treats to physical affection to artistic renderings. How do we celebrate these occasionally misguided a...
26 Jul 20181h 12min
Ep. 263: Whoa, Kids! Rewind! Be Kind! Plus Author Tim J. Meyers
Biz and Theresa talk about how it feels when our kids express their feelings or needs in an unkind manner. “I hate forks!” “AHHHH! I put the shirt on before underpants!” “My day is ruined! You are rui...
19 Jul 201856min
Ep. 262: Maybe They Won’t Grow Out Of It, Plus Feeding Expert Jill Castle
Biz’s four-year-old still eats only a handful of things and Theresa’s four-year-old still has sleep problems. We've treated these issues as though they'll inevitably resolve on their own over time, bu...
12 Jul 20181h 9min
Ep 261: Stop Interrupting! Live From Chicago with Heidi Stevens
Biz and Theresa are live from Chicago! This is the second of two episodes recorded in May at GMan Tavern. Chicago Tribune lifestyle writer Heidi Stevens joins us to talk about interrupting and help us...
28 Jun 201859min
