In the special segment “Mom Wins,” Laura and Shanna share recent parenting successes, including a meltdown intervention 6,000 miles from home and a wardrobe sacrifice that saved the day. Also, Laura reports on her child-free trip to Italy, and Shanna recaps a birthday that didn't go as planned. Finally, the moms share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 7.5 and 10 years old, and Laura's kids are 7 years old and 5 years old.
Topics discussed in this episode:
• What to do when your birthday doesn't go as planned
• Travelling solo as a mom
• A jet lag hack when travelling abroad with kids
• Using sensory awareness to help a dysregulated child
• The value of having a parenting village
• Why parenting techniques sometimes work better when coming from someone other than the parent
• What happens when you forget to clean up a spill in your car
• Gateway breakfast foods
• The best items to pack for a trip abroad
Products, links, resources mentioned in this episode:
• Annenberg Beach House, Santa Monica
• Armstrong Nursery
• Little Bites by Entenmann's
• Nano Bag
• Salt-Water Sandals Sun-San Boardwalk
• Paper fans on Amazon
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