
After Bedtime with Big Little Feelings
Real talk? Modern parenting is a doozy. There’s never been more pressure to be perfect with social media readily at our fingertips - mixed with total isolation and no help. Where the f*ck is that village everyone talks about? Consider After Bedtime your village. Led by Kristin and Deena - founders of the largest online parenting community, Big Little Feelings - After Bedtime is the place you can go at the end of a long hard day to find your “enough”-ness. We’ll laugh, we’ll cry, we’ll maybe pee our pants a little as we unpack things we’re ALL experiencing but too ashamed to talk about: imperfect marriages, miscarriages, managing toddler mania, apologizing to our kids and everything in between. You’ll leave with actionable, realistic tips to make this whole parenting thing smoother - small changes, big impact. In an age where parents need more *real* connection than ever, let’s talk honestly about the hard - and remind ourselves we are not alone, we are not failing. In fact, we’re f*cking crushing it.
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Jan 10, 2024 • 50min
Resolutions are Bullsh*t: Getting Rid of the Guilt in 2024
Despite what our Instagram feeds are telling us, we actually DON’T need to suddenly become a whole new person the day the calendar hits January 1st.Sure, the new year is a great opportunity for reflection, self-awareness, and goal setting. And? It can also be a recipe for MORE guilt, stress, and pressure that we really DO NOT need in our lives! On today’s episode, we talk about why typical New Year’s resolutions are kiiiinda bullsh*t—and how to take steps toward self-improvement in a *sustainable* way instead. On this episode, we’re going to:
Show you how to release the pressure and bust through all the bullsh*t we’re fed about self-improvement
Teach you a quick, EASY 5 minute daily practice that’s rooted in science to make you instantly more intentional and happier!
Tell you EXACTLY what to do in the moment when our toddler says a swear word
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Dec 27, 2023 • 34min
Painful Periods, Dismissive Doctors & a Diagnosis: Deena’s Endometriosis Journey
On today’s episode, Deena tells all about her journey with endometriosis. Endometriosis affects 11% of women, so we have to ask ourselves, WHY is it SO effing hard to get a diagnosis and WHY aren’t more people talking about it?!? We go DEEP and cover it all, from the periods that left Deena doubled over in pain, to the doctors that brushed her off, to her recent surgery and recovery—and why it doesn’t just end there. If this episode helps one single woman to trust her intuition, remember she's not alone, and advocate for herself when it comes to her OWN body, it will be a story worth sharing. PLUS:
A real time update from Deena on her endometriosis surgery and recovery
How the recovery process has been SUPER healing for her marriage
What exactly is endometriosis—and why is it SO freaking painful?
Will this diagnosis affect Deena’s hopes to have another baby?!
The symptoms that she was being told to ignore that ALL women should look out for
A few concerning surprises that she was not totally expecting...
Why she’s feeling a mix of SO relieved and super scared of the unknown
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Dec 20, 2023 • 38min
MORE Burning Parenting Questions, ANSWERED: Q&A No. 3
By popular demand, we are back with another episode where we answer all of YOUR burning questions that you’ve sent in to us! On this episode we cover:
The No. 1 key to preventing potty pushback (and all other kinds of pushback, too!)
How to STOP the pushback and negotiating from your tiny toddler
How to teach “stranger danger” and keep our kids safe *without* making them scared of all new people
Our number one hack for preventing tantrums
A spicy round of “Eff, marry, kill” featuring some of our favorite Bravo-lebrities
Alllll the hot tips and tricks for getting out the door for school with preschoolers and toddlers (and why Kristin chooses to ignore them!)
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Dec 13, 2023 • 30min
Your Burning Parenting Questions, ANSWERED: Q&A Episode 2
Back by popular demand, we’re devoting another episode to answering YOUR burning questions. Join us as we answer your biggest toddler + parenting Q’s! Highlights include:
Will the magic of Santa ruin your relationship with your child like social media says it will?!
How exactly to handle the Santa thing, in a way that works for YOU
How to prevent jealousy and sibling rivalry from the start, right when you bring new baby home from the hospital
EXACTLY what to do when your kid suddenly won’t touch vegetables with a ten-foot pole
The honest truth about why Deena cut her long hair after having a second baby
Kristin’s Britney Spears lightbulb moment that we NEED to be talking about
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Dec 6, 2023 • 52min
Andy Cohen on Parenting Housewives AND Toddlers + Which One is Harder 😂
Today we welcome toddler dad, fellow BLF Bestie, and absolute LEGEND, Andy Cohen!!!! (IS THIS REAL LIFE?!) The King of Bravo himself joins Kristin, Deena, and Tyler as we chat all things Housewives, dad life, and how he juggles it all. This episode is sheer fun *and* will leave you feeling so empowered as a parent! PLUS:
Learn how Andy blazed his own path in life and totally transformed reality TV as we know it today (Spoiler alert: It’s inspiring AF)
Find out how Andy balances a busy career and QT time with his kids
Andy gets vulnerable and shares about guilt and tough parenting moments
We reveal the No. 1 thing that all toddlers *and* Housewives really want
Andy gives us the inside scoop on how Watch What Happens Live came to be
We pay homage to Watch What Happens Live and play a spicy round of “Plead the Fifth”
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Nov 29, 2023 • 49min
An IVF Journey: Kristin’s Struggle with Secondary Infertility
On today’s episode, Kristin and her husband Tyler get vulnerable and share their IVF journey. From their secondary infertility diagnosis to a devastating pregnancy loss to the IVF that led to their third baby, be prepared for a raw and emotional look at what SO many couples go through trying to conceive. If you’re going through this right now, or you’ve been through it before, we hope this episode is the warm hug that reminds you that you’re NOT ALONE and there is *absolutely nothing* shameful about infertility! PLUS:
A detailed look at the IVF process from injections to egg retrieval to embryo transfer
What to *avoid* saying to someone struggling with infertility
How to support a friend or family member going through the IVF process
Why secondary infertility doesn’t get proper airtime and deserves WAY more attention
The No. 1 hardest thing about the IVF process for Kristin and Tyler
Pineapple cores, McDonald’s French fries and more - rituals and old wives tales that Kristin picked up from the infertility community along the way
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Nov 22, 2023 • 41min
Your Burning Parenting Questions, ANSWERED!
By popular demand, we’re devoting a whole episode to answering YOUR burning questions. Join us as we answer your Q’s on:
How to end parent preference struggles for good! Get your life back, girl!
Why using rewards for potty training *doesn’t* work—and how to potty train quicker and easier
Our No. 1 tip to potty train your toddler in three days
How to handle YOUR OWN big feelings *while* parenting your kids and supporting them through THEIR big feelings (spoiler: this sh*t is hard)
A real-time update from Deena on where her marriage stands today
The ONE thing you want to *avoid* when your toddler is hitting
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Nov 15, 2023 • 52min
Besties in Business: How We Turned Sheer Passion into a Thriving Business (and You Can Too!)
For the first time ever, we’re sharing *exactly* how we turned sheer PASSION into a real, thriving business. If you have a big dream and you’re feeling stuck, this episode will leave you fired up and feeling empowered to turn that crazy dream into a thriving business! PLUS:
A step-by-step playback of how we launched and grew our business into what it is today
The power of dreaming big and how being wildly, authentically *YOU* leads to big success
Why traditional business advice doesn’t apply when you’re shaking up the space
Our top 3 tips for anyone who wants to pursue their own business dreams
An honest take on the pros and cons of running a business with your best friend
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Nov 8, 2023 • 45min
Shyness is a Superpower: The Secret to Raising Secure, Confident Kids
Learn why being shy isn't a bad thing and can be a superpower. Discover game-changing tips to help your child feel comfortable in new situations. Explore strategies to support 'shy' kids and foster resilience. Understand the importance of reframing and expressing gratitude. Join the hosts as they discuss the positive aspects of shyness and raising secure, confident kids.

Nov 1, 2023 • 36min
Pushing Past Perfection: The Parenting Tool That Will Save Your Life
If you’re struggling with burnout, this episode will literally change your life. Child Therapist Deena Margolin and Parent Coach Kristin share their number one parenting tool: the 80/20 rule. This parenting strategy is so easy you can start it TODAY, and will instantly take the pressure off, leading to a happier, healthier you. On this empowering episode, you'll learn how to:
Transform your happiness levels, TODAY using the 80/20 rule
Take 20% of your mental and physical load off your plate right away
Stop hitting your breaking point by proactively using the 80/20 rule *before* you burn out
Set your kids up for a lifetime of success by watching you be a healthy, happy caregiver
Change the way you and your family approaches/views motherhood
Release the guilt and lower the pressure that comes with parenting
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