It's the season 5 finale and the ladies are ready to travel! In this episode, Julie is explaining how she is packing for a two week European vacation with only a carry on and personal bag. All the things... We mentioned that we'd link lots of things here but it got to be too much. If something was mentioned that you'd like the link for, email [email protected] or DM us on Instagram @vtmom If your kids do this crazy, ridiculous, obnoxious stuff too, just know - you are not alone! Come...

In this episode, we're talking First Holy Communion, little league, kids waking in the middle of the night, grounding, Bridgerton, and kids at concerts. All the things... SNL Fast Fashion Ad 3.6 So Your Toddler's Ready for PoopCamp? A Team Mom Spills the Tea on Kids’ Sports by Claire Mom-Somnia: Inside The Tumultuous Mind Of A Sleepless Mom by Meredith A Teen’s Suicidal Thoughts: I Thought About Death at 11 - guest writer If your kids do this crazy, ridiculous, obnoxious stuff too,...

In this episode, Val and Julie are joined by Sara Boudah, 32 year old sober mom and powerlifter turned bodybuilder! Listen in as the moms chat about powerlifting, bodybuilding, community, and sobriety. All the things... LiftVT Walking Pad Loose It! app Follow Sara on Instagram @boudahsara If your kids do this crazy, ridiculous, obnoxious stuff too, just know - you are not alone! Come hang out with us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you’ve got a...

In this episode, we've got a sleep update plus we chat about kids' birthday parties, what kids eat at restaurants, the old sitcom switch-a-roo, talking to kids about sex, low maintenance makeup for mom, THAT Bluey episode, and more! All the things... DRMTLGY Universal Tinted Moisturizer Thrive Causemetics Sheer Strength Hydrating Lip Tint (in Melissa) SUMMER FRIDAYS LIP BUTTER BALM TRISH MCEVOY INSTANT EYE LIFT Instant FIRMx Eye Temporary Eye Tightener Navigating Mom Friendships:...

In this episode, we're talking about what exactly the Easter Bunny is responsible for, getting the perfect shot (even if your kid hates his sweater), and Kate Middleton's cancer diagnosis. Grab a cup of coffee (or a glass of wine) and join us! All the things... Digital Education: A Parent’s Guide to Teaching Kids about the Internet and How to Use AI (Part 1 of 3) ⁠Today’s Youth Vaping Epidemic: A High School Student Speaks Out Dry January: Reflections on My Sober(ish) Month If your...

Meet our Middle School correspondent (and Val's niece) Emma! She coming to us live from the trenches of middle school to help us navigate busy schedules, bullying, new trends, and so much more! You're going to love Emma just as much as we do! If your kids do this crazy, ridiculous, obnoxious stuff too, just know - you are not alone! Come hang out with us on ⁠⁠Facebook ⁠⁠and ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠. If you’ve got a story you’d like to share with us, send us an email to [email protected], we’d...

In this episode, we're talking about Eminem lyrics, big girl beds, nose picking, and getting lost skiing. We also try out a TikTok parenting trend that's finally made it's way to Instagram and we chat about Ruby Franke's sentencing. Grab a cup of coffee (or a glass of wine) and join us! All the things... Kalahari Resorts 1.20 Pick me a winner, buddy! The Rise and Fall of Ruby Franke 6 Simple Ways Parents Can Address and Prevent Back Pain #Blessed and Other B******t on Social Media ...

In this episode, we are talking with pediatrician, Dr. Leah Costello about flavored tobacco use and its consequences on young people here in Vermont. For those of you who aren’t familiar with her, Dr. Costello is a Burlington-based pediatrician and assistant professor. She sees patients at Timber Lane Pediatrics. Dr. Costello is a mom of three and enjoys alpine skiing, mountain biking, cooking, and travel. You can find Dr. Costello at ⁠Timber Lane Pediatrics⁠ and on Instagram. All the...

We're back for season five after a longer break than we'd predicted (again). Tune in to find out why we took such a long break. We catch up and try out some new segment ideas. We missed you! All the things... 4.12 Why Can’t These Kids Read? @mattyacton Groundhog Day meme I’m Exercising but not Losing Weight. What’s Going On? The Power of Boudoir Photography with Hillary Dubie, Vermont’s #1 Photographer It’s Time to Protect Kids from Flavored Tobacco Cook Once Eat All Week Is the...

Buckle up for a wild ride! In the season 4 finale, Julie and Val are joined by their bestie, Heather. They chat about how Heather is doing as a new mom. Then Val and Heather compete in Middle School Slang Trivia. After that, Julie shares her experience seeing a medium. And then they wrap up the episode by looking back at season 4. Rebecca Freedner - energy alchemist, intuitive, and medium. If your kids do this crazy, ridiculous, obnoxious stuff too, just know - you are not alone! Come hang...

In this episode, Val fills us in on a few updates about her kiddos. Julie shares a funny story about her son saying he has no emotions. Then, the moms talk about 5th grade girls vaping in the school bathroom. If your kids do this crazy, ridiculous, obnoxious stuff too, just know - you are not alone! Come hang out with us on ⁠⁠⁠Facebook ⁠⁠⁠and ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠. If you’ve got a story you’d like to share with us, send us an email to [email protected], we’d love to hear it! And, don’t...

In this episode we chat about kids having accidents at school, wild Christmas gift requests, and wanting to walk everywhere. Then we talk about reading homework and the current reading crisis in America. All the things... 3.12 Everything you ever needed to know about pelvic floor PT with Dr. Davida Murray ⁠Sold a Story Too Many Vermont Kids Struggle to Read. What Went Wrong — and Can Educators Reverse a Yearslong Slide in Literacy? If your kids do this crazy, ridiculous,...

In this episode we chat about the new Britney Spears memoir, the Taylor Swift Eras Tour Movie, and then we move on to letting kids go alone to events. What age is that okay and what concerns are there? All the things... The Woman in Me by Britney Spears 3.10 When do play dates just become playing? If your kids do this crazy, ridiculous, obnoxious stuff too, just know - you are not alone! Come hang out with us on ⁠Facebook ⁠and ⁠Instagram⁠. If you’ve got a story you’d like to share...

In this episode, we're chatting laundry, again. Then we move on to Halloween costumes and scary movies! All the things... 1.19 Whose Husband is That?!? Spirit Halloween 2.10 Was it a malicious fart? Rutland Halloween Parade The Shining - Book and Movie Full Body Chills If your kids do this crazy, ridiculous, obnoxious stuff too, just know - you are not alone! Come hang out with us on Facebook and Instagram. If you’ve got a story you’d like to share with us, send us an email to...

This episode is a chaotic ride. The moms start by discussing school communications and homework in the younger elementary grades. They discuss making mom friends as adults. Then, they discuss stuffed toys and if they're age appropriate for 2nd-5th graders. They wrap things up with a recap of Riverdale, season 3. All the things... 3.2 Taking Risks Toodles Stuffy If your kids do this crazy, ridiculous, obnoxious stuff too, just know - you are not alone! Come hang out with us...

In this episode, we're joined by Alyssa Blask Campbell, co-author of the brand new book, Tiny Humans, Big Emotions! Alyssa is a teacher, parent, and an emotional development expert with a masters degree in early childhood education. She co-created the Collaborative Emotion Processing method, and researched it across the country. She lives in Burlington, VT with her husband and kids. Don't forget to join us for our book club meeting where we'll discuss Tiny Humans, Big Emotions LIVE with...

In this episode, Julie reveals that her children have turned her into a liar and everything she said in the previous episode is now, not true. Additionally, Val shares about her son asking where babies come from and they wrap things up by talking about what they pack in school lunches. If your kids do this crazy, ridiculous, obnoxious stuff too, just know - you are not alone! Come hang out with us on Facebook and Instagram. If you’ve got a story you’d like to share with us, send us an...

In this episode, Julie shares about the magic soup what cured her when she was beginning to get a soar throat and a heartwarming story about her older son. Then the moms recap more of Riverdale and Val shares a story about one of the most devastating things her son has ever said to her. Magic Soup Recipe 1 carton of unsalted bone broth 2 cloves of garlic half an onion 4 carrots, peeled and chopped 1 finger of garlic 1 tablespoon of turmeric 2 bay leaves pinch of salt hot...

In this episode, Val and Julie are joined by Allie Mirosevic, the founder of Bliss'd Co, a self-care brand that aims to empower fellow moms in living more joyful, connected, and fulfilling lives through the transformative power of journaling and self-care. Allie’s journey began in 2019 during her first postpartum experience when she faced postpartum depression. Acting on her therapist's advice, she turned to journaling as an additional tool for support, alongside medication (which she’s...

In this episode, Val and Julie announce that they will be rewatching and chatting about Riverdale. They also recap The Summer I Turned Pretty and discuss the differences between older sons and younger sons. Then, Julie whines about how her younger son could not seem to stay out of trouble all summer. If you’ve got a story you’d like to share with us, send us an email to [email protected], we’d love to hear it! And, don’t forget to rate and review this podcast and subscribe so you know...

In this episode, Julie shares about her kids' first day back to school and Val talks about her kids' differing reactions to the new school year. If you’ve got a story you’d like to share with us, send us an email to [email protected], we’d love to hear it! And, don’t forget to rate and review this podcast and subscribe so you know exactly when each new episode is released! Until next time….

In this episode, Julie talks about missing a connecting flight in NYC and how this incident has made her kids reluctant to fly again. Julie and Val also talk about the catastrophic flooding in VT this summer. Please read How to help with flood recovery in Vermont. If you need assistance, read Emergency Flooding Resources. You can also donate to the VT Flood Response and Recovery Fund. If you’ve got a story you’d like to share with us, send us an email to [email protected], we’d...

In this episode, Val recaps her family trip to the Caymen Islands and her 12-year annioversary trip with her husband to Disney. Julie and Val also chat about summer camps and back to school! If your kids do this crazy, ridiculous, obnoxious stuff too, just know - you are not alone! Come hang out with us on Facebook and Instagram. If you’ve got a story you’d like to share with us, send us an email to [email protected], we’d love to hear it! And, don’t forget to rate and review this...

In the season 3 finale, Julie and Val are joined by Julie's mom for a fact check of everything Julie's said on the podcast. We'll be back in August! All the things... Sleep bras I’d Rather Hang Out With My Husband and Kids. Sorry, Not Sorry December 14, 2012: The Best Day of My Life? If your kids do this crazy, ridiculous, obnoxious stuff too, just know - you are not alone! Come hang out with us on Facebook and Instagram. If you’ve got a story you’d like to share with us, send us an...