In this episode, Julie and Val are joined by Mell and Joe Hashey to talk about choosing core family values. Joe Hashey has a Masters in Education from Colgate University and was a successful high school Social Studies teacher and local youth coach. His father's death from preventable health issues while he was in college led him to start a personal training company to help busy adults live healthier lives. Joe became a business consultant after realizing that he was neglecting his family...

In the latest episode of Whose Kid Is That?!? Julie and Val are joined by Chelsea from the Tell Me More... podcast. They start by complaining about end of the school year activities, then they chat about teacher gifts, and they wrap things up by talking about Robert DeNiro, Al Pacino, and Nick Cannon having babies. All the things... Sharpie permanent markers Al Pacino breaks silence on becoming a father at 83 Robert De Niro Shares First Photo and Reveals the Name of His Newborn Baby...

In this episode, Val and Julie are joined by Lauren Hays & Megan Dalton, co-founders of The Matrescence. Matrescence was born out of a desire to provide more maternal support after personally facing bouts of debilitating anxiety, feelings of loneliness, and in an attempt to seek validation and connection. They are two moms (Lauren is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and boy mom times three and Megan a marketing guru and mom of 3 under 6) on a mission to...

In the latest episode of Whose Kid Is That?!? Julie and Val are talking about ChatGPT. They look at some of the ways the new AI tool can help moms... and Val voices her concerns that AI is going to take over. All the things... ChatGPT DASH Diet Sinisterhood 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...

In this episode, Val and Julie are joined by Aliza Shapiro, LCSW. Aliza is a licensed psychotherapist in NY, NJ, and FL, and founder of Therapy in the City. In her clinical work, Aliza helps adolescents, young adults, and adults overcome a wide array of mental health challenges including depression, anxiety, OCD and related disorders. Aliza is a passionate advocate for mental health awareness, and utilizes social media to normalize conversations around mental health, break stigmas around...

In this episode, Julie tells how her son made $10 in one day at school and the ladies debate the going rate for the tooth fairy. All The Things... 3.3 Money, Money, Money with Cat Moller Tooth Fairy Kit 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...

In this episode, Val and Julie are joined by Caroline Bright to discuss a current "Momtroversy". Caroline is mother to Betsy (3) and Toby (1), a flight attendant, and she considers herself "aggressively from Vermont." Tune in as we look at flying with kids, what flight attendants really think when they see young children boarding a plane, and what parents can do to make air travel easier with kids. All the things... What's up with Jessie James Decker and the pic of her ripped kids? ...

In this episode, Julie recounts getting locked out of her house and Val shares her anxiety about letting her 6-year-old use public restrooms on his own. 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 podcast and subscribe so you know exactly...

In this episode, Val and Julie are joined by Dr. Davida Murray, PT, DPT, PCES. Dr. Davida is a mom of 3 little ones, owner of New Moon Physical Therapy, creator of Vermont Moms Outdoors, and Co-director of Middlebury Chabad with her husband located in Vermont. As a pelvic floor physical therapist and postpartum corrective exercise specialist, she specializes in helping pregnant and postpartum women (and beyond) do all the activities they love without pain, leaking, or pelvic floor...

In this episode, Julie and Val do a quick wrap up of Easter and complain about excessive Easter gifting. Val recaps a short family trip to Lancaster, PA. Julie gives an update on her youngest not sleeping in his own bed. Then they talk about the challenges of keeping their feral second born children alive. Here for it... Lancaster, PA Valley Acres Farm - for flower CSA local to Rutland, VT 13. It Just Gets Worse If your kids do this crazy, ridiculous, obnoxious stuff too, just know -...

In this episode, Julie and Val discuss when playdates become the kids just hanging out with friends, when parents should be coordinating the activities, and when parents can stop staying at the playdates. Here for it... AirTags 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,...

In this episode, Julie and Val discuss laundry (as usual). Then they get into questions about if their kids are immature, loners, or when it could be something more. They wrap up with Val's review of her recent visit to LEGO Land, New York. Here for it... Skims Stockton University sweatshirt LEGO Land NY Tell Me More 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...

This episode is brought to you by Girls Scouts of the Green and White Mountains. Click here to sign up for their summer camps Click here to register for the Camp Chat Zoom call on April 11 at 5:30 PM In this episode, Julie and Val are talking about their kids' latest fashion choices (cutting sleeves off flannels - oh hello '90s) and they answer an email from a listener! Here for it... Ski the East - Ear Warmer Headband Ilado Mother-Baby Bonding Box On the Night You Were Born by...

Youth sports are, a lot. In this episode, Val and Julie talk about their lives being taken over by their kids' activities.  Here for it... 3.6 So your toddler is ready for PoopCamp 11. Finding Your Passion (When You're 9) Erin Condren Life Planners @rachyrooandhercrew 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...

In this episode, Val walks us through exactly how she potty trained her daughter in 3 days! Here for it... Sad Sandwich Potty training chart - From PJs and Paint Portable Folding Large Non Slip Silicone Potty Training Seat 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,...

In this episode, Val and Julie are joined by Kailee Noland, aka The Movement Mama, to talk about PT, early childhood development, milestones, and toddler shoes. As a Pediatric Physical Therapist and a mom, Kailee knows it can be both exciting and stressful for families to initially navigate the walking developmental milestone so, she created Shoes for New Walkers: A Pediatric Physical Therapist's Guide to help parents feel confident in making the best shoe choices for their toddlers. For...

Bluey is making Val feel bad about how often she plays with her kids. Julie offers her another way to look at it... Here for it... Bluey Marble Run Blocks Jenga The Storyteller: Tales of Life and Music by Dave Grohl 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...

Julie and Val are joined by Cat Moller, owner of SidePony Boutique in Hinesburg, VT. Catherine is an avid learner, musical fanatic, and crafter extraordinaire. Catherine has two kids (Liam, 11, and Danica, 8) and has been married to “Cowboy Bill” since August 2009. She has a Master’s degree in Managing Innovation and IT and used to work for a Fortune 500 in Corporate America. After nearly a decade with that company, she left and opened her own clothing boutique, SidePony Boutique. Catherine...

When Julie's son told her he wanted to take a risk... she let him. Find out what he did and what the outcome was. Here for it... Vengeance Liam's pajamas 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 podcast and subscribe so you know...

Julie and Val are back after a longer than anticipated holiday break! We're talking about all the sicknesses going around school, messy hair, and lice... yuck! Here for it... 2.9 Parenting an Introvert as an Extrovert with Jemima Talbot Curly Girl Method wood bins Spare by Prince Harry 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...

In this final episode of season 2, Julie and Val chat about taking a break over the holidays. They share... Their holiday traditions What their kids are asking for as Christmas gifts They play a Who Said That game They share their favorite episodes from season 2 We'll be back on January 12, 2023 with new episodes! 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. Join our Facebook group, Mom...

In this episode, we're join by Alice, one half of the team over at The Prosecutors podcast! Alice is a native Texan, a graduate of Yale Law school, and a mean fiddler player. In another life she was a dancer, but now the courtroom is her stage. When she’s not prosecuting, she’s hanging with her husband and wrangling her two adorable children. We chat about... Moms as superheroes trope Making time for what makes you happy The Ok to Wake Clock Why moms love True Crime What unsolved...

In this episode, Julie has an absolute meltdown over preparing her kids outfits for Red Ribbon Week.  Other topics: The Phillies 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. Join our Facebook group, Mom Chat by The Basic Moms. 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 this episode, Val is talking about how she disciplines her two kids differently. Other topics: Packing anxiety Halloween fun Dress alterations - what should it cost? 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. Join our Facebook group, Mom Chat by The Basic Moms. 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...

What we're talking about: Kanye Blink 182 What we're buying: A new dishwasher Ceiling fan Ugg slippers  HoneyLove shapewear What we're watching: Do Revenge House of Dragons Peaky Blinders Hocus Pocus 2 What we're listening to: Confused Breakfast What a Creep Big Mad True Crime What we're reading: Blonde by Joyce Carol Oates The New Royals by Katie Nicholl What we're making: White chicken chili Mashed potatoes Chicken stir fry with Thai peanut...