Hanging with the Big Kids

Big Feelings

This week, Kate and Claire (mostly Claire) are having some big feelings about big feelings. As Rodney has fully entered his tantrum-having toddler era, Claire is struggling to navigate whether to give him what he wants to hold her ground. (She definitely never gives in, obviously.) Kate and Claire marvel at the size and newness of all their kids’ feelings, and reflect on the big stuff making them feel big feelings right now as grown ups. Who knew big feelings weren’t just for kids?! Weekly Plugs: You Make My Heart Go Vroom [https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/you-make-my-heart-go-vroom-rose-rossner/1139924893] Boogie Manja Sketch Show [https://www.ticketweb.com/event/boogiemanja-brooklyn-improv-the-lab-tickets/14884313?pl=brooklynimprov&REFID=brooklynWP] How to Be a Saint [https://bookshop.org/p/books/how-to-be-a-saint-an-extremely-weird-and-mildly-sacrilegious-history-of-the-catholic-church-s-biggest-names-kate-sidley/ab3bbc9b541f9454?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=dsa_nonbrand&utm_content=%7Badgroupname%7D&utm_term=dsa-19959388920&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=12440232635&gbraid=0AAAAACfld43BZU_sjPZ5THkTpaT9qpH_J] Editing, recording, post production and dad insights by Joe Leonardo. Music by Christopher Morucci Follow @whatchaexpecting [https://www.instagram.com/whatchaexpecting/].

The Preferred Parent

This week, Kate and Claire discuss who is and is not currently the preferred parent in their household. Is it permanent? Is it cyclical? Does breastfeeding have anything to do with it? And, how can Claire sabotage Cody so that she can finally have a turn? Real-Life Example of Rodney Preferring Cody [https://www.instagram.com/p/DXjtexijRDs/] Weekly Plugs: Browned Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies [https://sugarspunrun.com/brown-butter-chocolate-chip-cookies/#wprm-recipe-container-10411] (undercooked) Salted Brown Butter Rice Crispy Treats [https://smittenkitchen.com/2009/11/salted-brown-butter-crispy-treats/] Trader Joe's Brownie Bites [https://www.traderjoes.com/home/products/pdp/sea-salt-brownie-bites-074143] Editing, recording, post production and dad insights by Joe Leonardo. Music by Christopher Morucci Follow @whatchaexpecting [https://www.instagram.com/whatchaexpecting/].

Hanging with the Big Kids

This weekend, it finally happened…Kate’s family hung out with Joe’s family (and Claire’s family wasn’t even invited!) How did Joe’s kids react to having a baby in their space? How did Anthony respond to playing with such bigger kids? How will Claire ever forgive them for not flying her out for this epic hang? Kate, Claire and Joe discuss how hanging with the big kids can push you to stretch out of your comfort zone. Tune in for the heartfelt stories, stay for the babka lore. Weekly Plugs: Garlic [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garlic] Purse pouches [https://go.shopmy.us/p-56923344] Ponchos [https://www.uline.com/BL_3371/Reusable-Poncho] Kossar’s [https://kossars.com/new-york-lower-east-side-kossar-s-bagels-and-bialys-main-location-west-72nd-st] Editing, recording, post production and dad insights by Joe Leonardo. Music by Christopher Morucci Follow @whatchaexpecting [https://www.instagram.com/whatchaexpecting/].

Time to Explore!

This past weekend, Claire brought Rodney to a play cafe and an indoor playground. It was (mostly) super fun at the time, but reflecting on the experience, obviously, has sent her into an existential crisis. When you experience something as a parent that you enjoyed as a child, it can be really rewarding – and, surprise surprise, also anxiety inducing! What places are Kate and Claire excited to take their kids that they visited in their childhoods? And should Claire have said something to those 8 year olds who got in Rodney’s way at the indoor playground? Weekly Plugs: New York Botanical Gardens [https://www.nybg.org/] Tiny Tots [https://www.tinytotsindoorplay.com/] Air fryers [https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-air-fryer/?ds_c=22653916267&gclsrc=aw.ds&&utm_medium=paid_search&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=22653916267&utm_term=air%20fryer%20reviews&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22653916267&gbraid=0AAAAADwd30g8lvvOM_wiJRURIHX0UxkVm&gclid=Cj0KCQjw2MbPBhCSARIsAP3jP9yOrE2P1Rspbarf8T_jospnHEm_j8mvat89bNKcbKXA-u62ZAWh4PEaAjdUEALw_wcB] Editing, recording, post production and dad insights by Joe Leonardo. Music by Christopher Morucci Follow @whatchaexpecting [https://www.instagram.com/whatchaexpecting/].

Teething

This week, it’s an episode to sink your two tiny baby teeth into! Anthony’s got his first tooth and Rodney has…molars? Wisdom teeth? No, just two and a half teeth! Kate and Claire discuss soothing your child through this painful moment of growth, and both reflect on the foods their babies can eat even without teeth. With this new phase of development comes new facets of independence and that definitely doesn’t fill Kate or Claire with any feelings at all! Come for the thoughtful conversation, stay for the tooth fairy discourse. Weekly Plugs: Cucumber [https://snaped.fns.usda.gov/resources/nutrition-education-materials/seasonal-produce-guide/cucumbers] Slinkies [https://go.shopmy.us/p-54412636] Five Below [https://www.fivebelow.com/categories/toys-and-games] Editing, recording, post production and dad insights by Joe Leonardo. Music by Christopher Morucci Follow @whatchaexpecting [https://www.instagram.com/whatchaexpecting/].