0-4 Kids, Lead By Example, Future Mother-In-Law | EP 33

In this episode of Van Talk, we’re catching up on everything from family life to exciting career updates.We talk about what it’s really like going from zero kids to one, then one to two, and beyond, and how each season of parenting brings its own challenges and joys. We also share updates on the R5 reunion tour, Van Talk meet-and-greets, and will Rydel have a country album?The conversation turns to the future as we talk about what kind of mother-in-law Stormie hopes to be and how she envisions balancing time with all of her growing family one day.We also share our experiences transitioning toddlers away from bottles and pacifiers, including what worked, what we’d do differently, and a fun Build-A-Bear idea that made the process more memorable.Throughout the episode, we discuss the importance of explaining the “why” behind family rules instead of simply saying “because I said so,” modeling good manners, teaching kids to respond when spoken to, and creating a home where positive, respectful communication is the standard.