Supporting Chaos Podcast

Age Gaps and What Makes Siblings Close?

#11: Is sibling closeness about age, shared bedrooms, or just surviving the chaos together? We break down the myths around the "perfect" age gap and share how we stayed close despite a 5-year difference. Parents stress over the "right" age gap but closeness isn't math. We're sharing our stories, what really made us close, and the little things moms can do to encourage sibling bonds. * We share our own stories of growing up five years apart, the pressure of parenting trends like "2 under 2," and why connection matters more than timing. * What makes siblings close? Is it age, proximity, or something else? We dive into our own relationship, the fights, the laughs, and the little things that built real closeness. * This episode is all about sibling dynamics. We talk about growing up with space between us, how cousins and shared chaos played a role, and what we think helps siblings bond over time. * People are surprised at how close we are with five years between us. We share why closeness isn't about math, how family life shaped our bond, and the ways we now think about raising our own kids. * The pressure to have kids close in age is real. We break down myths about age gaps, tell our own stories, and remind moms that closeness can be built in so many ways. * We grew up with a gap and still became each other's safe place. In this episode we share how that happened, what worked for us, and what we've learned about sibling connection. * Age gaps don't define sibling closeness and we're proof of that. We talk about our relationship, the role of family environment, and how chaos often creates the strongest bonds. * Sibling closeness is something so many parents want. We share what helped us, how age gaps shaped but didn't limit us, and why connection matters more than perfect timing. Let's Be Friends: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/supportingchaos [https://www.instagram.com/supportingchaos] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@supportingchaos [https://www.tiktok.com/@supportingchaos] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@supportingchaos

Why Your Thirties Are the Best Years of Your Life

#10: Turning thirty doesn't have to be scary. It can actually be the most freeing and grounding decade yet. In this episode, we share our own thirty stories, what science says about the brain and decision making in your thirties, and how this season of life changes the way you see yourself, your relationships, and your future. What You'll Hear: * What really changes when you turn thirty? Spoiler: it's not just wrinkles and back pain. * What really shifts when you hit 30 and why it might surprise you. * Are the thirties just mom life survival mode or a total confidence glow up? * Science might actually prove thirty is your best decade. * Why saying "no" in your thirties feels like the ultimate power move. Let's Be Friends: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/supportingchaos [https://www.instagram.com/supportingchaos] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@supportingchaos [https://www.tiktok.com/@supportingchaos] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@supportingchaos

Welcome To The Good Ole Days: Embracing the chaos and the beauty – at the exact same time

#9: Today we're letting y'all in on an inside joke…but it's also real life. We're telling the OG story of how the good ole days started, why it's cute and cringe, and how it became our reminder that even when sh*t's hitting the fan, these are still the moments we'll look back on. What You'll Hear: * We dive into our original "good ole days" story and how chaos can secretly be sweet. * Sharing laughs and mom truths, we show that even messy moments are part of the good ole days. * From diaper disasters to Easter fails, motherhood is hilarious, hard, and unforgettable. * Discover how humor is the ultimate tool for surviving and enjoying parenting. * We recount moments that felt horrible at the time but are now legendary and funny. * Gracie and I explore the dual truth of parenting: it's exhausting yet priceless. * Real stories of kids, chaos, and messy memories that remind us these are the good ole days. * How counting down to bedtime doesn't mean you're not living in the best moments. * We share inside jokes, nostalgic moments, and parenting fails that still make us laugh. Let's Be Friends: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/supportingchaos [https://www.instagram.com/supportingchaos] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@supportingchaos [https://www.tiktok.com/@supportingchaos] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@supportingchaos

Things We Care….And Don't Care About As Moms

#8: Motherhood comes with endless expectations and honestly, we couldn't care less about most of them. Join us as we ditch the pressure, laugh at the chaos, and remind each other what actually matters as moms. Hot take: you don't need monogrammed backpacks or themed snacks to be a good mom. We're sharing our unapologetic "don't care" list, sprinkling in some chaos confessions, and giving you permission to drop the things that don't serve you. What You'll Hear: * The real pressures moms face in today's world. * A quick-fire list of "expected mom things" (and why we're over them). * Our hilarious "Couldn't Care Less" list... * Things moms secretly drop the ball on (and it's totally fine). * What we do care about as moms. * A funny chaos confession. Let's Be Friends: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/supportingchaos [https://www.instagram.com/supportingchaos] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@supportingchaos [https://www.tiktok.com/@supportingchaos] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@supportingchaos

Parenting with Technology

#7: This week we are talking about screens in every corner of life. At home, at school, in our hands. We get into the guilt we feel about screen time, the way schools use tech now, how we decide what to share about our kids online, and the rules we are trying to set for safe internet use. Spoiler… we do not have it all figured out. What You'll Hear: -Our real-life rules for screen time (and how often we break them) -The blurred-face debate and our honest feelings about it -Talking to kids about social media before they have it -When an iPad on a road trip saves everyone's sanity -How we talk about filters and "real life" with our kids -Balancing tech benefits with "go outside and touch grass" Let's Be Friends: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/supportingchaos [https://www.instagram.com/supportingchaos] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@supportingchaos [https://www.tiktok.com/@supportingchaos] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@supportingchaos