After Bedtime with Big Little Feelings

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 The transcript of this episode can be found here! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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”  The transcript of the episode can be found here! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 The transcript of this episode can be found here! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 The transcript of this episode can be found here! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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.

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 The transcript of this episode can be found here! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Halloween is SO fun, and? Like with any fun, exciting thing in toddlerhood, it comes with TONS of meltdowns and tantrums. But don't worry, this episode gives you *everything* you'll need to make this Halloween the best EVER. Get game-changing hacks to handle tantrums - and even straight up prevent some! PLUS:  Get the inside scoop on our night on Watch What Happens Live hanging with Andy Cohen and The Real Housewives (Spoiler alert: It was the best day of Kristin's life)  Learn the ultimate costume hack so your kid *might* actually wear it for trick-or-treating! An answer to the dreaded candy question: How much candy should you let them eat on Halloween night?!  Get a step-by-step plan for when your toddler feels scared  Find out our #1 tip that will totally transform your Halloween night!  Download a full transcript of this episode here  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On today’s episode, we tackle a true hot button topic: Is it better for your kids if you are a working parent or a stay-at-home parent? (Spoiler alert: Both are jobs, both are hard, both are rewarding, aaaannd you’re doing an amazing job!) Join us as we dive into the research and unpack our own unique journeys as parents, including insight from former stay-at-home daddy, Kristin’s husband Tyler (back by popular demand!). You'll leave feeling empowered and beyond proud of yourself, PLUS: Get specific tools for releasing the guilt, so that you can feel confident in your own situation Leverage what the research says about achievement, success, and behaviors between children with a stay-at-home parent or without one Bust through the gender biases that moms and dads face when it comes to working or staying home Tips for finding the right fit for YOUR family  Why either choice is both challenging and rewarding, and how to get rid of the whole "grass is always greener" feeling  Rapid-fire advice from Kristin, Deena, and Tyler, empowering you to feel confident in whatever role you’re currently in Find the transcript here! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Real talk? We all want to raise resilient, strong kids. BUT is punishment and “tough love” the way to get there? In this powerful episode, Child Therapist Deena Margolin and Parent Coach Kristin Gallant use modern brain science to pave you a practical path to raising resilient kids. They're totally busting the myth that parenting with respect and kindness creates “snowflake kids” who are fragile, entitled, and crumble in hard situations. You’ll leave feeling empowered and excited to level up your discipline game, using techniques that work *and* create a strong kid who will become a capable adult, PLUS:  Why you might feel stuck in a tricky punishment cycle (accidentally increasing unwanted behaviors) and how to get out of it  Tips for Reparenting yourself to stop generational patterns in their tracks  An exact framework for effective discipline that you can use TODAY  How to work WITH your kids brain development instead of accidentally fighting against it - key to better behavior!  Hot tips for doctor appointments to minimize meltdowns and help your kid build courage  How to ditch the pacifier without traumatizing your kid  Transcript To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.