Best of Both Worlds Podcast

Today's episode represents a podcast milestone - #300! Sarah and Laura talk about what has helped them get to this number, and their hopes for many more! They share some of their listener's favorites and then delve into a 100 dreams update and discussion.They identify past accomplishments and dream about what the next 6 years -- and beyond -- might hold. In the Q&A, a listener writes in asking about how and when to work on cultivating independence and self-efficacy in young children.Episode Sponsors:Thrive: High-performance beauty and skin-care products made with clean, skin-loving ingredients. Right now, you can get 15% off your first order when you visit thrivecausemetics.com/BESTOFBetter 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/bestofNotion: Notion AI helps you work faster, write better, and think bigger, doing tasks that normally take you hours in just seconds. For a limited time, try Notion AI for free when you go to Notion.com/bestofThe Power of Teamwork: *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's episode is all about parties -- and ways to have fun with throwing them!Laura and Sarah discuss memorable parties of the past, and each share some recent party successes (those they have attended as well as thrown). They share the elements of a good gathering as described in Priya Parker's The Art of Gathering, as well as little details NOT to forget (for example: where do people park?). Each share their favorite party snacks and treats. Finally, they review successful kid birthday parties and favorite ideas for favors (think consumable!). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today Gretchen Rubin returns to our podcast to discuss her writing, her current life phase, and her new book, Life in Five Senses with Laura! This is a fun conversation about her book and much more.Episode Sponsors:Zocdoc: Visit Zocdoc.com/BESTOF and download the Zocdoc app for FREE to find and book a top-rated doctor today.PAIR: Get glasses that stay as fresh as your unique style with Pair. Go to paireyewear.com/BESTOF for 15% off your first purchase! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the intro, Sarah and Laura discuss some of their strategies for incorporating adventures (big + little) into otherwise full lives.Rachana is a physician and was also one of the featured subjects in the video for Tranquility By Tuesday! She found joy and felt her life was made richer and more memorable after incorporating big & little adventures. In this interview, she chats about this among other kid/career-related topics with Laura.In the Q&A, Laura and Sarah discuss making friends in a new city as an introvert. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This "ask us anything" episode was recorded in Florida while Sarah and Laura were together, and listeners did a great job providing a fun and interesting array of topics! These include:- How to handle a negative performance review- Backup slots for social get-togethers - pros & cons- Ways to manage new family dynamics when in-laws move to town- What lessons LV/SHU want to bestow upon their children, especially daughters- Working with a childcare provider who will be bringing their own child to work- Effective ways to reduce kid screen timeKeep the questions coming - email, text (305) 697-7189, or leave a comment on lauravanderkam.com or theshubox.com!Episode Sponsors:Plan to Eat: A powerful tool to get your recipes to work for you! Best of Both Worlds listeners can get a 25% discount on a yearly subscription to Plan to Eat. This is an exclusive offer for this podcast! Sign up for your free trial at plantoeat.com/bestofNotion AI: Notion AI helps you work faster, write better, and think bigger, doing tasks that normally take you hours in just seconds. For a limited time, try Notion AI for free when you go to notion.com/bestofFactor: Fresh, healthy + delicious meals straight to your door. Visit factormeals.com/bestof50 and use code bestof50 to get 50% off your first box! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Sarah and Laura open with a discussion of time spent on children's medical care even with largely healthy kids. However, they are aware this is minimal compared to the challenges parents of medically complex children face.Dr. Kelly Fradin is a pediatrician who understands these challenges from a patient, physician, and parental perspective and she shares her wisdom in this episode. Her book on this topic -- Advanced Parenting -- is an information-packed guide on this subject and is available for preorder now wherever books are sold.In the Q&A Laura and Sarah answer an unrelated question about meal ideas the kids will reliably eat! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode addresses a common dilemma - kids are in school full time, so is childcare really necessary? Laura and Sarah discuss options and some alternatives, plus a discussion of possible end points.In the Q&A, a listener writes in with a question about preparing for travel away from the the kids (solo or with a partner).Episode Sponsors:Better Help: This episode is sponsored by Better Help Therapy Online. Better Help offers convenient online counseling that can help. Learn more and save 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/bestof.Pair: Get glasses that stay as fresh as your unique style with Pair. Go to paireyewear.com/BESTOF for 15% off your first purchase! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's episode, Sarah and Laura tackle transitions. They discuss how some might vary in how they handle moving from one activity to the next, as well as how they feel about more fragmented time.They share some strategies to transition well - to make use of smaller bits of time but also to estimate how long moving between activities actually takes. They also discuss ways to help kids make transitions more smoothly. In the Q&A, they answer a listener struggling with her toddler getting sad at school drop off.Sarah also discusses her career transition and her latest project -- a live retreat! For more information, visit https://theshubox.com/blpa.Episode Sponsors:ZocDoc: Visit Zocdoc.com/BESTOF and download the Zocdoc app for FREE to find and book a top-rated doctor today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's episode, Sarah and Laura chat about kids' activities and some of the related parenting challenges. They discuss how they handle quitting, disappointment, competitiveness, and more.In the Q&A, a listener writes in asking about how Sarah stays informed about activities and such without social media.Episode Sponsors:Notion: Work faster, write better, and think bigger! For a limited time, try Notion AI for free when you go to notion.com/bestof Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Sarah and Laura share their childhood allowance experiences and then delve into their own practices of giving (and receiving) allowances today. They discuss adult 'fun money' allowances, and the pros/cons of giving allowances to children.Finally, they discuss where they make 'allowances' in life - times that going against typical rules have made sense. In the Q&A, a listener writes in asking whether the host's husbands listen to the podcast, and if so, what kind of reactions do they typically have?Episode Sponsors:Better Help: This episode is sponsored by Better Help Therapy Online. Better Help offers convenient online counseling that can help. Learn more and save 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/bestof.Thrive Causemetics: High-performance beauty and skin-care products made with clean, skin-loving ingredients. Right now, you can get 15% off your first order when you visit thrivecausemetics.com/BESTOF Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.