Smart Girl Dumb Questions How Do Kids Change Your Life? with Alison Roman & Max Cantor
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Jun 20, 2025 
Join Alison Roman, acclaimed chef and author, and Max Cantor, Emmy-nominated director, as they tackle the wild ride of parenthood. They dive into whether kids enhance or challenge your life, sharing their own relatable anecdotes. Expect laughs while navigating the whirlwind of pregnancy lingo, the chaos of sleepless nights, and the pressure of social media sharing. They also discuss the joy of capturing childhood moments, cooking for their little ones, and preserving identities as they embark on the family journey.
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Baby Life Means Tracking Numbers
- Having a baby shifts your life into measuring everything constantly, from milk intake to timing events.\n- Parents often move from meticulous tracking with the first child to a more relaxed approach with subsequent children.
Be Relaxed with Parenting Tools
- Avoid obsessing over parenting apps and measurements by adopting a more relaxed attitude early on.\n- Embrace being less fastidious, especially by learning from friends with multiple children.
Meeting via Instagram DM Slide
- Alison Roman and Max Cantor met through a DM slide on Instagram while Alison was alone on vacation in Italy.\n- They quickly bonded over constant texting and voice notes, leading to a seamless first in-person meeting despite nerves.
