The Better Half Hour

McKenzie and Josh share a candid look into life with four kids under eight. From the bittersweet milestone of moving a baby into their own room to navigating the constant shuffle of musical beds, they explore the messy, cozy reality of raising a large family. They also provide an encouraging health update on their youngest, who is recovering from infant botulism, and recount the triumphs and sleep...

When a routine checkup for a six-month-old turns into a rush to the emergency room, life changes in an instant. This episode captures the raw, candid experience of navigating a sudden health crisis with a young infant. Hear the story of recognizing the warning signs, the critical decision to seek specialized care at a children's hospital, and the overwhelming gratitude for a support system that st...

Celebrating holidays with young children often feels like a balancing act between magical traditions and pure exhaustion. This couple opens up about their St. Patrick's Day experience, from the elaborate leprechaun traps and early morning wake-up calls to the inevitable sugar crash that follows. Beyond the holiday talk, they share the realities of parenting during spring break, finding time fo...

A fascinating conversation erupts over a seemingly simple choice with potentially life-changing (or million-dollar-changing) stakes. When an entity knows your decision with near-perfect accuracy beforehand, does that knowledge change what one should do? The question pits logic against the belief in free will. Will one hedge their bets against the predictor, or trust their past success and aim for...

Navigating life with four children under eight is already a challenge, but for this couple, the week reached peak intensity when their rescue dog, Archie, consumed a dangerous amount of chocolate. Witness the frantic emergency vet run that turned a simple house cleaning chore into a welcomed, low-stakes relief. This story perfectly captures the unexpected terrors and deep bonds of modern family an...

In this episode we talk about planning for our kids birthday, toddler TV shows, and Survivor Season 50.

Join us to hear about sleep regressions, tricky situations with mothers-in-law, and news about aliens!

The reality of life with four children under eight hits hard when a baby switch necessitates a complete room overhaul. Witness the saga of disassembling and reassembling mystery bunk beds, battling hundreds of bolts by hand, and navigating the very specific, high-stakes demands of tiny room designers. Wait until you hear the story about the Facebook Marketplace find that was so tall, a child could...

Join us for episode 4! Something like 90% of podcasts don't make it this far... and now we understand why. We also discuss some tricky relationships with mothers-in-law, and when to let your kids have additional freedom.

We're McKenzie and Josh! In episode one of our podcast, we introduce ourselves and our family. Come get to know us! (Please forgive audio and visual issues, we're working on it!)

Join us as McKenzie regales us with a story about pushing a BBQ through the streets. We dissect the recent entertainment news, and figure out if you should tell your spouse you love them more than your own parent. Also, a YouTube channel is scaring our toddler. (We promise, our audio and visuals get better in episode 3!)

Josh is sniffly due to his serious condition (commonly known as the "man cold"). We share our best advice for scoring on facebook marketplace, and play a fun game of "Most Likely To."