Best of Both Worlds Podcast

In this episode, we recap our spring breaks - Sarah gives the lowdown on their Disney Cruise - Laura reveals their destination chosen a mere 10 days before vacation! Then, the conversation moves to WEEKENDS -- Sarah and Laura talk about the differences in weekend experience with and without a toddler and each share updated ingredients for an ideal weekend. In the Q&A, Laura addresses a listener whose supervisor will not allow her to work from home when her infant is sick. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's episode features a guest all the way in the Netherlands!  Sharon Van Herel is a Dutch insurance executive and has made a somewhat unusual choice for their region to stay full time after having children.  She talks about leadership, the part-time glass ceiling, differences between Europe (and between European countries) in terms of maternity leave and childcare policies, and more!  Our Q&A is inspired by one of the more controversial plotlines on the popular show This Is Us.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Laura and Sarah talk all about children's activities.  Ballet, robotics, karate, wrestling, swim - these are just a few options in the wide world of extracurriculars available for kids these days!  We delve into questions like how much is too much, and how we handle it when kids want to abruptly quit something.  In the Q&A, we answer a listener question about pregnancy - did we enjoy it, and does it get easier after the first time? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's episode is a crowd-sourced round up of childcare tips, tricks, and hacks!  Our readers & listeners contributed their best tips and submitted them via blogs, emails, and Instagram.  There were so many great ones, this may be just part 1!  We delve into daycare, date night babysitters, the au pair option and managing nanny care.  In the Q&A, we address a listener's question about her nanny: how reasonable is it to expect her caregiver to help with household tasks in addition to providing childcare Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's another goal-focused episode! Laura and Sarah go through their 2019 goals and how things are going - Q1 specifically. In our usual fashion, we address goals in categories: work, relationship/family, and personal. In the Q&A, we answer a listener question about dealing with unexpected days of lost work - specifically the attitude side of things, rather than the logistics! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Laura & Sarah delve into the mysterious topic of SELF-CARE. First, we discuss -- what is it? Is it something specific, fixed, or more relative? Then, we get into our favorite self-care rituals and themes, self-care martyrdom on social media, and self-care vs treats. In the Q&A, we address a tough listener question about whether our podcast advice applies to those without the ability to outsource. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this special episode, we interview our first male guest. Josh Unger is a vascular surgeon with 3 young children ages 1 to almost 7. He is very passionate about work, his family life, and our podcast. He also happens to be Sarah's husband! Join us as he discusses how he and Sarah met, the challenges of balancing work life with 3 kids, and what he considers his own personal 'midlife crisis' (don't worry, no flashy red sports cars have been purchased!). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this special book-focused episode, Laura and Sarah chat about Laura's new release - Juliet's School fo Possibilities, a fable on time management, which is out TODAY! We get into the genesis of this idea, explore the (juicy) characters, and find out what Laura is thinking about doing next. In the Q&A, we address a listener who has the (great) problem of two enticing job offers - which to choose? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Travel is the topic of today's episode as we get closer to spring break for many of you! Laura and Sarah share upcoming travel plans and then chat with Jody Robbins, a family travel expert based on Canada. She shares some great family travel hacks as well as pro tips on top Canadian destinations for families. In the Q&A, we tackle a great question from a mother of a one-year-old who plays well independently -- what to do while you're with him, but not necessarily providing active parenting? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Life Management Systems - From swapping out work/kid bags to bedtime routines, Laura and Sarah chat about the systems that are currently working for their families. Hot topics also include laundry, homework, date nights, and morning routines. Join us as we lament always forgetting the socks at bouncy house places! In the Q&A, we answer a listener's query about starting a side hustle as a new mother to an 8-month-old. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.