Best of Both Worlds Podcast

In today's episode, Sarah and Laura do a round-up of digital tools that might be used to enhance your family management. They cover some interesting uses for generative AI, subscription services, shared calendars + lists, and more!In the Q&A, a listener writes in asking about when kids' birthday parties tend to transition from family-centered to friend-based -- and is there a way to combine the two?Episode Sponsors:Hello Fresh: America's #1 Meal Kit. Go to HelloFresh.com/50bestof and use code 50bestof for 50% off plus free shipping!Try Pampers Cruisers 360 -- the best diaper for active babies!Better Help: Today's episode is sponsored in part by Better Help, a convenient source for online counseling. Visit betterhelp.com/BESTOF today to get 10% off your first month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah and Laura recorded this episode together in Boston (well - they tried. This version ended up being round 2!). They open with a discussion of time spent away from the home, and then dive into the (somewhat related) topic.This episode was inspired by a listener who was inspired to add up the house her kids spent with her after her partner wondered if the day care providers were the ones really raising her kids. She found that during a typical week, there WERE slightly more waking hours spent at daycare for her children. What are the implications?Laura and Sarah take a deep dive into this meaty topic, addressing quality vs quantity, the value of time spent with kids vs doing other things, uneven gender expectations, and more.Episode Sponsors:Pampers: Try Pampers Cruisers 360 -- the best diaper for active babies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's episode was recorded live (Sarah + Laura together!) in Boston, and after some back-to-school catchup, Sarah answer a number of mailbag questions. Topics include:- school choices- date night babysitters- procrastination- goals vs to-do items- sleep and hobbies with young kids. . .and more!Episode Sponsors:Quince: Get luxury quality fashion at affordable prices for the whole family at Quince! Go to Quince.com/bestof for free shipping and 365-day returns on your order.Kiwico: Explore hands-on projects that build creative confidence with KiwiCo! Get 50% off your first month plus FREE shipping on any crate line at kiwico.com/BESTOF.Hello Fresh: America's #1 Meal Kit. Go to HelloFresh.com/50bestof and use code 50bestof for 50% off plus free shipping!Try Pampers Cruisers 360 -- the best diaper for active babies! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Laura and Sarah discuss their favorite things right now -- what is really WORKING for them this fall! Laura opens with an overview of their recent family trip overseas (Norway!) and then each host takes turns sharing some of her fall favorites in several categories, from food to productivity to fashion and more.Episode Sponsors:Pampers: Check out Pampers Cruisers 360 -- the best diaper for active babies! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah and Laura share current meal planning challenges. Then, Sarah interviews Allison Schaaf, mother of 2, meal-planning expert, and founder of PrepDish. They chat about effective and efficient meal planning, Allison's favorite kitchen hacks, and how her business has evolved and grown.Find PrepDish and try it for 2 weeks free at prepdish.com/bestofFind Miscarriage Hope Desk (Allison's nonprofit, with support and resources for those impacted by miscarriage) here: https://miscarriagehopedesk.comAllison's podcast: Meal Prep Monday, https://prepdish.com/mealprepmondayEpisode Sponsors:Hello Fresh: Go to HelloFresh dot com slash 50bestof and use code 50bestof for 50% off plus 15% off the next 2 months!Pampers: Check out Pampers Cruisers 360 -- the best diaper for active babies! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Laura is a time management expert and Sarah definitely has strong feelings about planning tools and techniques. Today, they share their favorite time management tips -- everything from multitasking (or not) to the value of having adequate childcare!In the Q&A, a listener writes in asking a popular question: if you know you want them, how do you decide when to start having kids?Episode Sponsors:Pampers: Check out Pampers Cruisers 360 -- the best diaper for active babies!Zocdoc: Go to zocdoc.com/BESTOF and download the Zocdoc app for free. Find and book a great doctor today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah and Laura discuss some challenges related to seeking routine healthcare. Then, Sarah interviews Dr. Lisa Doggett -- a family physician with years of experienced caring for undeserved populations. When her youngest child was just 2, Lisa became ill with multiple sclerosis. She discusses how she navigated this difficult path, including how her perspectives on our health care system were shaped by her experiences.Dr. Lisa Doggett's book is called Up the Down Escalator, and it was just released this August. It can be found here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Up-the-Down-Escalator/Lisa-Doggett/9780757324864In the Q&A, a listener writes in wondering whether she should leave her current role which was provides great "balance" but has not felt challenging or interesting enough.Episode Sponsors:Better Help: Convenient online counseling. Get a break from your thoughts, with BetterHelp. Visit betterhelp.com/BESTOF today to get 10% off your first month.Pampers: Check out Pampers Cruisers 360 -- the best diaper for active babies! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Laura and Sarah love chatting about the back to school season, and this year is no exception! With kids ranging from preschool to 11th grade, topics run the gamut from school lunch to homework to daytime/nighttime routines and more.In the Q&A, a listener writes in asking about the logistics of 1:1 days with kids, including managing fairness between kids.Episode Sponsors:Thrive Causemetics: Listeners get 20% off your first order when you visit thrivecausemetics.com/BESTOFPampers: Check out Pampers Cruisers 360 -- the best diaper for active babies! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Sarah and Laura answer a listener question about the 'later stage' parts of moving - how long does it take to really feel like you are *home* in a new place? Then, they answer a variety of mailbag submissions from questions about later evening activities for kids, boundary setting, hormonal mood changes, and more!Episode Sponsors:Pampers: Check out Pampers Cruisers 360 -- the best diaper for active babies! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An ERG is an Employee Resource Groups, often created at larger companies to help provide support for specific groups of employees, especially those traditionally underrepresented in the workplace.Experts Sarah Johal (Parents in Tech Alliance) and Lori Mihalich-Levin (of Working Parent Group Network + Mindful Return) discuss and offer great advice for those who may be interested in leading or participating in these groups in their own workplaces.In the Q&A, Laura and Sarah answer a question about school lunch bags + containers.Episode Sponsors:Pampers: Check out Pampers Cruisers 360 -- the best diaper for active babies!Better Help: This episode is sponsored by Better Help. Discover your potential with Better Help. As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at betterhelp.com/bestof Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.