Jones Family Playbook

Why do couples argue more after having kids? Holly and Keith get honest about the fights nobody warns you about: feeling like roommates, the exhaustion Olympics, phone use, and even the “right” way to swaddle a baby... all while dressed as Disney's Cars' Lightning McQueen's pit crew. 🏁 👉 We’re close to 1,000 subscribers! Please consider subscribing! 💬 Tell us in the comments: did yo...

Are we bad parents for leaving our 2-year-old and 4-month-old with their grandparents so we can fly overseas? In this episode of  @JonesFamilyPlaybook , we get brutally honest about the guilt, the doubts, and the moment one of us asked, "So why don't we cancel the trip?" We've never spent a single night away from our boys. Holly has a physical reaction just talking about it, Keith...

What happens when Mom isn't just tired… but completely tapped out? In this episode of The Jones Family Playbook, Holly opens up about something many moms experience but don't always talk about: mom rage, mental overload, and the feeling of being completely overwhelmed and overstimulated by the end of the day. After a long day caring for two young boys, Holly reaches her breaking point when...

Having kids changes almost everything, including who you are, how you spend your time, and how you experience your marriage. In this episode of  @JonesFamilyPlaybook , we get honest about something parents don't always say out loud: we love being parents, but we also miss parts of the lives we had before kids. We talk about losing our freedom, struggling to find time for each other, date night...

Going back to work after parental leave sounds simple… until you come home and your toddler stops running to you. Keith is back at work after 16 weeks of paternity leave, trying to balance fatherhood, marriage, and a demanding career... all while wondering if going back to work is changing his relationship with his toddler and 4-month-old. In this episode of The Jones Family Playbook, Keith opens...

Having a second baby can bring a marriage closer together, but it can also leave you completely exhausted. In this episode of The Jones Family Playbook, we get honest about what life is really like with two boys under two. And there's a special guest joining us the entire time: our infant son, Callan! We also play Red Flag or Green Flag, debating everything from going to bed angry and opposite...

Going back to work after having a baby is hard. But after spending 16 weeks at home with our two boys, Keith wasn't prepared for just how emotional it would be. In this episode of The Jones Family Playbook, Keith opens up about the end of his 16 weeks of parental leave and what it feels like to leave his family and return to work. We talk honestly about dad guilt, working-parent guilt, motherh...

Holly and Keith get very honest about the emotional side of parenting two young kids: moving Callen into his own room, feeling guilty about dividing your attention between two children, breastfeeding and postpartum body image, and the strange feeling of watching your babies become more independent. We also talk about Holly's experience as Miss Philadelphia 2016, how that chapter shaped her ide...

Is our 2-year-old actually ready for potty training... or are we about to make a huge mistake? In this episode of The Jones Family Playbook, we talk about the next big parenting milestone: getting Keith III out of diapers. He’s starting to show some signs of readiness, but we debate whether parents should simply wait until their kids are ready or actually push them to learn new skills. We also get...

🎂 Keith turned TWO… so we threw a party and put a giant bounce house in his bedroom. 😂 There were more than a dozen little kids running around our house. There was a missed nap, a very late bedtime, and - because we're apparently not allowed to have a normal family outing - a diaper blowout all over Dad's white shorts at the zoo. 💩 But somewhere in all of that chaos, we started talking...

We don't agree on everything when it comes to managing our two boys—and some of our opinions might be controversial. Is sleep training actually good for babies? Do anxious parents create anxious children? Should you take a sick kid into a public play place? And does the way you talk about your children actually shape who they become? We also have a much more serious conversation about postpart...

From Holly having the WORST luck during diaper changes, to the their first successful family dinner with two little kids, to figuring out why their toddler insists on kissing everyone he meets... this week's episode of The Jones Family Playbook is packed with the honest parenting moments every mom and dad can relate to. If you enjoy honest conversations about parenting, marriage, newborn life,...

Can women really have it all? Or is that expectation setting parents up to feel like they're constantly falling short? Holly opens up about one of the hardest questions she's ever been asked: whether women can truly balance motherhood, marriage, career, and personal fulfillment. Ten years after winning Miss Philadelphia, her answer has changed. The Joneses talk honestly about the emotional...

It’s every parent’s fear: Holly and Keith talk about the moment their toddler fell down the stairs and why they reacted so differently when it happened. The married couple is also sharing their approach to thoughtfully disciplining their toddler, and offering their biggest advice to parents expecting baby #2. Annnnnnd they’re recommending the hit TV show that helped them reconnect after bedtime! O...

"Take your two boys under two to the beach," they said. "It'll be great," they said. Of course, chaos ensued. It was easily one of most craziest parenting days they've ever experienced. Holly and Keith share everything that went wrong, and the lessons every parent can learn before attempting a beach day with little ones. Later, Holly tells the hilarious (and embarrassing) s...

Life with two boys under two has been equal parts hilarious, exhausting, and surprisingly emotional. In this episode of The Jones Family Playbook, the married couple talks about: -The hilarious (and awkward) moment their toddler slapped Mom's behind. -How we're intentionally trying to stay connected as husband and wife. -The question every new parent hears: "Is the baby sleeping yet?&#...

💙 The newborn stage is beautiful... and brutal. Just weeks after welcoming baby Callan, Holly opens up about experiencing the "baby blues" and the emotional roller coaster of postpartum life. Meanwhile, Keith shares what it's like to suddenly feel like he's fallen to the bottom of the family priority list. In this episode of The Jones Family Playbook, the Joneses get real about po...

It worked! The Joneses talk about the advice that helped them successfully introduce their toddler to their newborn. Keith III is turning into a GREAT big brother. Holly also talks about the anxiety that accompanies her breastfeeding journey, and a wedding weekend that served as a getaway for the new parents of two boys. Oh, and Keith isn't convinced Holly likes the old shirt he wore on this e...

The Jones Family welcomes their second child, Callan, who makes his debut on the kick off to Season 2 of the podcast! Holly and Keith talk about his birth, their unique epidural (they sandwiched a kind nurse), and how they're adjusting to raising two boys under two years old. Holly and Keith discuss why it hasn't been a nightmare... at least not yet... and the special trait of their marria...

Holly and Keith are LIVE next week after taking some time off to welcome their second son, Callan, into the world! Season Two kicks off next Wednesday, June 24th. They'll have their newborn with them (!!!), talk all about their experience at the hospital, and how their oldest son, Keith III, is adjusting to being a big brother. Be sure to check out Holly and Keith on social media, @jonesfamily...

The Joneses sons, Keith and Callan, are keeping them busy, but Holly and Keith will be back LIVE on Wednesday, June 24th! Until then, the Best of Season One series - episodes 1 through 11 - continues. This time, it’s a recipe of how the married couple parents while also maintaining sanity in their marriage. Part Two drops next Wednesday! We hope you can take something away from our experience. Be...

BREAKING NEWS: The baby is HERE! Holly and baby are in good health and doing well. The Joneses are appreciative of all your love, support, and prayers. The Joneses are home and adjusting to raising two boys under two years old, so here's a "Best of" compilation of some of the FUNNIEST moments from Season One of the Jones Family Playbook. For the baby announcement, pictures, and videos...

The Jones family's second child is due any day now, so here's a "best of" compilation of some of the emotional and sentimental moments from Season One of the Jones Family Playbook. For the latest on the baby's arrival - and to wish the Joneses well - click on the link! OUR LINKS: https://linktr.ee/jonesfamilyplaybook All Rights Reserved. Copyright 2026.

Holly is 39-weeks pregnant and DAYS AWAY from her due date! It's an unplanned BONUS episode! The Joneses talk about their last-minutes nerves, the ways Holly is attempting to induce labor, and how crushed Keith is that their 21-month-old son no longer favors him. They're also blown away by YOUR support: The Jones Family Playbook averaged more than 11 million views across all platforms last...

This one feels big. Holly is 9 months pregnant... and they introduce Keith to the mic for the first time… which went exactly how you’d expect from a toddler (hint: lots of “no” 😅). Keith also shares a personal letter to their unborn son. The Joneses get honest about the nerves, excitement, and unknowns of doing this all over again. If you’ve ever been on the edge of a major life change, this epis...