And Then We Had Kids

In this episode of And Then We Had Kids, Jenny & Sheena catch up on how the start of this sweet, sweet summer is going, what's to come, and some fun summer outdoor play ideas. For more from Jenny & Sheena, follow us on Instagram: ⁠@_andthenwehadkids⁠ or visit our website: ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.andthenwehadkidspodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠. If you’d like to leave us a message or share a topic you’d like us t...

In this special episode of And Then We Had Kids, the husbands join Jenny & Sheena to talk about the ups and downs of fatherhood. Happy Father's Day to all of our dad listeners out there! For more from Jenny & Sheena, follow us on Instagram: ⁠@_andthenwehadkids⁠ or visit our website: ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.andthenwehadkidspodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠. If you’d like to leave us a message or share a topic you’d...

In this episode , Jenny & Sheena discuss some summer plans, what they've up to recently, and dive into the joys of threenagers (along with some behavior/emotional regulation tips and the difference between punishment vs. consequences). For more from Jenny & Sheena, follow us on Instagram: ⁠@_andthenwehadkids⁠ or visit our website: ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠www.andthenwehadkidspodcast.com⁠⁠⁠ ⁠. If you’d lik...

Jenny & Sheena had the opportunity to chat with Debra Flanagan of Macaroni Kid Northside Chicago. Macaroni Kid is a publisher that share events and activities for families and kids across the US and Canada. Debra shares some of her hidden gems around Chicago. For more from Macaroni Kid, find them on Instagram: @northsidchicagomackid and @macaronikidskokie, on Facebook or visit their website: ⁠...

In this week's episode, Jenny & Sheena discuss the ups and downs of potty training. Whether you follow a specific method/program or just wing it, potty training can be daunting (and messy)! For more from Jenny & Sheena, follow us on Instagram: ⁠@_andthenwehadkids⁠ or visit our website: ⁠ ⁠⁠www.andthenwehadkidspodcast.com⁠⁠ ⁠. If you’d like to leave us a message or share a topic you’d l...

In this episode, Jenny & Sheena discuss some of the complicated emotions that can come with your child(ren) needing early intervention. While it may feel hard, it's helpful to remember that there are so many wonderful therapists and people out there who want to support your child. For more from Jenny & Sheena, follow us on Instagram: ⁠@_andthenwehadkids⁠ or visit our website: ⁠ ⁠www.an...

Did you know that January is Children Impacted by a Parent's Cancer Month? This awareness month was founded by Kesem in 2018, and our guest has dedicated her career to helping kids. Kelsey Mora, a dual-certified child-life specialist and therapist, is also the author of The Dot Method and the Chief Clinical Officer of Pickles Group. As the daughter of a cancer survivor, Sheena has volunteered...

Are you stressed about the holidays? What about winter break?! It's hard to stay calm when you want everything to go perfectly, and you're busy creating a magical season for your kids. In this episode, Jenny & Sheena chat with special guest, Dr. Rachael Levine, a licensed clinical psychologist and nationally certified school psychologist. Dr. Levine shares some really helpful tips &amp...

Have you heard of the concept of push presents? What happens when you just don't know what gift to get? Mrs. Push can help! Jenny & Sheena chat with Melissa Mor, Founder & Owner of Mrs. Push, a business dedicated to finding the perfect push present for that special mom. Listen to find out more about what a push present is, how Mrs. Push came to be, and more. Melissa also shares about an article wr...

Jenny & Sheena talk about the ups & downs of prepping for the holidays, including those trips to see family out of town. Be on the lookout for their holiday gift guide too! For more from Jenny & Sheena, follow us on Instagram:  ⁠@_andthenwehadkids⁠  or visit our website:  ⁠www.andthenwehadkidspodcast.com⁠ . If you’d like to leave us a message or share a topic you’d like us to cover in...

We thought it would be nice, especially for our new listeners, to relaunch our first episode as a way to reintroduce ourselves and bring us back to our "why." Thanks for listening! Welcome to "And Then We Had Kids!" In our first episode, we get to know more about our hosts Jenny and Sheena. Hear about how it all began, from a potential industrial engineer and doctor to mom frie...

In this episode, Jenny & Sheena give a bit of a life update. Jenny has some exciting news to share with everyone (if you haven't figured it out already), and it's back to school...with that comes parenting ups and downs. For more from Jenny & Sheena, follow us on Instagram:  @_andthenwehadkids  or visit our website:  www.andthenwehadkidspodcast.com . If you’d like to leave us a mes...

In this episode, Jenny & Sheena had the opportunity to talk to Phable Meyerhoff, one of the owners of Little Kitchen Academy (Plainfield & Lincoln Park locations). Little Kitchen Academy is a Montessori-inspired cooking academy for children ages three through teens. Students learn to make recipes utilizing seasonal, locally grown, and organic produce and ingredients, and they get to enjoy...

With summer well underway, Jenny & Sheena chat with Luci Grause, Founder & Owner of Skip & Scoot, to discuss fun ways to incorporate movement into your summer activities both indoors and outdoors. For more information on Skip & Scoot, follow them on Instagram:  @skipandscoot  or visit their website:  www.skipandscoot.com For more from Jenny & Sheena, follow us on Instagram:  @_...

In preparation for the summer months, Jenny & Sheena highlight Water Safety Awareness Month and talk with Dana Schuchardt, mom of two young kids, and owner of Goldfish Park Ridge. Dana answers all of our questions about water safety, including what Goldfish does to help promote water safety awareness for young kids. If you’re interested in trying a class, reach out to your local Goldfish Swim...

In this episode, Jenny & Sheena talk with Rebekah Nanfria of 3Be Coaching . 3Be stands for “Be Brave. Be Bold. Be You.” That’s at the heart of their mission. 3Be Coaching provide new parent coaching, which we had never heard of and were excited to learn more about. There is no rule book for parenting, and with all of the influences of social media and society, it's hard to find your true p...

In this episode, Jenny & Sheena chat about emotional regulation, handling toddler tantrums, sibling rivalry and more. They share some of their favorite resources for teaching emotions and emotional regulation, including Social Thinking by Michelle Garcia Winner and Zones of Regulation by Leah M. Kuypers. It’s important for our kids to know that there is no bad emotion…and we can still work on...

In this episode, Jenny & Sheena give a bit of a life update, the first of 2023...and share some EXCITING NEWS!!! For more from Jenny & Sheena, follow us on Instagram: @_andthenwehadkids or visit our website: www.andthenwehadkidspodcast.com If you'd like to leave us a message or share a topic you'd like us to cover in a future episode, you can do so at the following link: https://anchor.fm/...

In this episode, Jenny & Sheena discuss ways to use Valentine's Day as an opportunity to teach our kids about kindness and being a good friend to others. For more from Jenny & Sheena, follow us on Instagram: @_andthenwehadkids or visit our website: www.andthenwehadkidspodcast.com If you'd like to leave us a message or share a topic you'd like us to cover in a future episode, you can do so...

On this week's episode, Jenny & Sheena have an opportunity to sit with fellow mom and founder of MLM Brand, Magda Lasota Morales. Magda founded MLM Brand to create timeless, fashionable options for moms in their fourth trimester. MLM Brand pieces are so versatile...you can dress them up or throw on a denim jacket and sneakers for a casual look. They are perfect for the breastfeeding/pumping mo...

It's hard to believe a year has gone by! Season 2 kicks off with talks of New Year's resolutions, vision boards, an opportunity to refocus, and growth mindset. Our hosts, Jenny & Sheena, share some great tips and resources for teaching kids about growth mindset. Check out the blog for more ideas! For more from Jenny & Sheena, follow us on Instagram: @_andthenwehadkids or visit our website:...

In preparation for the upcoming holidays, our hosts, Jenny & Sheena, share some ways that they survive the chaos of the holidays. Our greatest gift is our listeners, and we are so grateful for all of you! We hope that you have a safe, healthy, and happy holidays! For more from Jenny & Sheena, follow us on Instagram: @_andthenwehadkids or visit our website: www.andthenwehadkidspodcast.com I...

Executive Functioning...what exactly is it? Our hosts, Jenny & Sheena, talk a little bit about an overview of executive functioning, some of the skills involved with it, and some ways you can work on it with your kids especially during the winter months. Look for some of the activities shared on the blog and social media! For more from Jenny & Sheena, follow us on Instagram: @_andthenwehad...

November is the time for giving thanks, and what better way than to teach our kids about having an attitude of gratitude. Jenny & Sheena discuss the research behind the effects of gratitude, and ways we can teach gratitude to our kids.  Be on the lookout for a gratitude journal created by our co-hosts! For more from Jenny & Sheena, follow us on Instagram: @_andthenwehadkids or visit o...

Halloween scaries are over...but now it's time for the dreaded parent-teacher conferences. In this episode, Jenny & Sheena share some tips for navigating those upcoming parent-teacher conferences. For more from Jenny & Sheena, follow us on Instagram: @_andthenwehadkids or visit our website: www.andthenwehadkidspodcast.com If you'd like to leave us a message or share a topic you'd like us t...