Some real talk about what happens when the honeymoon is over in your marriage and reality sets in. Monique, Chris, Aly and Cousin Hank talk sex, weight gain, finances, communication and more. And then, how do you recover and restore your relationship when life inevitably happens?

Our episode this week is super special. Monique, Chris and Aly are joined by guest Sara Hood, aka Sara Lovestyle, to discuss parenting special needs children. Sara, the mom of a child with autism, shares her family's emotional journey. What are the biggest challenges parents of special needs children face? And how do you deal with the outside world that may not always be accepting of your children.

From big boobs to small boobs to boob jobs and breastfeeding, nothing is off limits when Monique, Chris and Aly take on everything boobs in this week's episode.

How much screen time is too much? What do you do when your kid is obsessed with your iPhone or tablet? Monique, Chris and Aly talk through the positives and negatives of screen time that might surprise you. Plus, the tricks they've used with their own children to cut down on screen time.

Listen as we break down the myths of being a stay-at-home or career parent. Is one role greater than the other? Our special guest, Rachel Perkins, has experienced it all! By the time you finish the podcast, we’re sure our listeners will have a better appreciation for themselves and others!

Do you get along with your in-laws? What can you do if you don't? What if your spouse doesn't realize their parents are causing issues in your relationship? How do you get past the issues and maintain peace?

How do you stay in shape while you're pregnant? What is "normal" weight gain during pregnancy? And how do you lose the weight after? Plus, we ask Chris about his weight gain during Monique's pregnancies!

How do you discipline your kids? Is there a right or wrong answer? What should you do when you and your partner disagree on a punishment? We get into it all on this week's episode. Plus, Chris, Aly and I discuss how our views on discipline have changed over the years.

Is it possible to travel with kids and not be that parent everyone rolls their eyes at while boarding the plane? Yes! Listen to some of our funniest travel stories and how we overcome the stress of little humans on the road.

What is your definition of balance? As life changes, we discuss how to maintain balance and a stress-free environment in your home, with your partner and your kids. This truly is an art that needs to be learned. But, we promise, it is attainable!

Moms usually get all the credit but, on the heels of Father's Day, we want to give all the dads out there the credit they deserve. We're taking a time out to honor the accomplishments of the modern dad who not only provides for his family, but also spends quality, hands-on time with his kids. On this week's episode, we explore their secrets to being a Not For Lazy Dad!

In honor of Pride Month, we’re discussing the successes and difficulties the LGBTQ community faces when it comes to same-sex parenting. And, for straight parents, we're asking the questions many won't ask out loud. This episode is not only educational and informative but, as always, we’re covering the topic in a fun and loving way.

We kick off Season 2 of our podcast with a load of confessions as we share some of our most selfish parenting moments! We all have selfish tendencies, but do they make or break your child? Is it ok to have those moments in order to maintain your sanity? Listen and find out!

The man…the myth…the legend behind the Instagram account _thebosssquad, also known as Monique’s brother Kevin, grabs the mic and delivers so much sass and honesty in our finale episode of the Not For Lazy Moms Podcast: The Mom Friend Intervention. “Be late and fabulous instead of on time and defeated,” is one of the first pieces of advice that Kevin gives to the mom who just wants to roll out of bed and into the produce aisle of the grocery store.   How do you tell your mom friend...

The man...the myth...the legend behind the Instagram account _thebosssquad, also known as Monique's brother Kevin, grabs the mic and delivers so much sass and honesty in our finale episode of the Not For Lazy Moms Podcast: The Mom Friend Intervention. "Be late and fabulous instead of on time and defeated," is one of the first pieces of advice that Kevin gives to the mom who just wants to roll out of bed and into the produce aisle of the grocery store.

First time moms and Moms-to-be, we are here for you! Episode 11 is dedicated to you! Monique and her co-hosts go over the laundry list of items that they wish they had known during that first month of motherhood. Monique says, “A lot of people don’t keep it real about that first month. It’s almost like they want you to suffer. Well, we are here to keep it real today.” The only information Monique and Aly were given before giving birth was about the sleep deprivation, but there is so much...

First time moms and moms-to-be, we are here for you! Monique and her co-hosts go over the laundry list of items that they wish they had known during that first month of motherhood. Monique says, "A lot of people don't keep it real about that first month. It's almost like they want you to suffer. Well, we are here to keep it real today." The only information Monique and Aly were given before giving birth was about the sleep deprivation, but there is so much more!

We want it all. We do it all. But what do we do when we are absolutely exhausted? It’s indescribable yet inevitable. Episode 10 of our Not For Lazy Moms Podcast is all about what to do when you reach that level of being physically and mentally drained. Your tank is empty and yet, you still have so much to get done and want to be an engaged parent.   Superwoman gets exhausted. Monique and her team acknowledge that fact and then figure out ways to manage it - so you can still give yourself...

We want it all. We do it all. But what do we do when we are absolutely exhausted? It's indescribable yet inevitable. Episode 10 of our Not For Lazy Moms Podcast is all about what to do when you reach that level of being physically and mentally drained. Your tank is empty and yet, you still have so much to get done and want to be an engaged parent.

“There is something about sharing that is very therapeutic,” Monique says as she opens the mic to discuss the topic of Miscarriage in Episode 9 of the Not For Lazy Moms podcast. “It’s the loss of the idea of having a baby,” Aly confesses after she went through her loss. Two women come together to share their stories in hopes to provide comfort to the many other women who share this experience.   Monique and Aly open up about their experiences on this common, yet seldom discussed topic. Dr....

Monique and Aly open up about their experiences on this common, yet seldom discussed topic. Dr. Simone, an OB/GYN and Star of Bravo's Married To Medicine, joins the episode to answer all medical questions and set the record straight on some miscarriage myths. "Can you shed light on why it happens and why it is so common?" "How long do you have to wait until you can start trying again after a miscarriage?" "Is it true you are more fertile after a miscarriage?" The questions come at Dr. Simone...

Imagine being a fly on the wall as Chris confronts Monique about how he feels every time he spots her checking Social Media. No need to imagine, as Episode 8 of the Not For Lazy Moms Podcast brings you inside a counseling session between Chris and Monique. While this is an episode that highlights a point of contention in their marriage, in reality, this is something that affects all of us in all of our relationships. Social Media. How does it affect your world? Whether that be in your...

Imagine being a fly on the wall as Chris confronts Monique about how he feels every time he spots her checking social media. No need to imagine, as Episode 8 of the Not For Lazy Moms Podcast brings you inside a counseling session between Chris and Monique. While this is an episode that highlights a point of contention in their marriage, in reality, this is something that affects all of us in all of our relationships. Social media. How does it affect your world? Whether that be in your...

Who would’ve thought that Monique, Aly and Hank (yes, Hank…just wait for it) sharing their birth stories would result in uncontrollable laughter with intermittent references to The Color Purple. That’s exactly what happens in Episode 7 of our Not For Lazy Moms Podcast. If you are pregnant or have a birth story of your own, you will definitely be intrigued by the teams’ comedic interpretation of what labor and delivery is like.   “He was the baby in the nursery that looked like he was left...

Who would've thought that Monique, Aly and Hank (yes, Hank...just wait for it) sharing their birth stories would result in uncontrollable laughter with intermittent references to The Color Purple. That's exactly what happens in Episode 7 of our Not For Lazy Moms Podcast. If you are pregnant or have a birth story of your own, you will definitely be intrigued by the teams' comedic interpretation of what labor and delivery is like.