No Gifts (please)

Well it was bound to happen. Our kids have caught on to our signature "No Gifts Please" policy. Steve and Jenny discuss Jenny's oldest daughters reaction to learning her party is a "no gifts" party. Plus Steve's boys are growing up and asking to be treated like "big boys" much to the pain of his breaking heart. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at ht...

You want to be honest with your kids about history and the ways of the world but what happens when they're asking about things that are way too heavy. From Jenny's daughter asking about the Holocaust, to Steve's son asking about pink ribbons to show support for the family of a local 3rd grader who was killed in a car crash, we try to navigate the best we can. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...

No high pressure sales, no sifting through add-ons... Steve and Jenny take you straight to the source this week to buy your next family car. They welcome Charlie Evans, Owner/Operator of Vangdergriff Toyota, Acura and Honda in a nothing-is-off-limits conversation about car buying. You'll learn about how much you should pay, how you can save and what your used car is really worth. Find out more at...

Steve and Jenny are talking about discipline. When the kids start fighting are you the type to step in and settle things for them? Maybe it's time to let it play out and see who kicks the $hit out of the other one first. With kids 6 years apart, Jenny gets to skip this unpleasantry of parenting (so far) but will it last? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Po...

After a huge response to our episode on newborn better-sleep habits, we are joined by Certified Pediatric Sleep Consultant Andria Gordon. She's got the tips and the products to make sure your kiddos keep up with better sleep habits. Meet here: https://www.havebabymustsleep.com/about Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and C...

Sometimes we get to talking and the conversation can be really revealing. This week our chat took a turn to details on cub scout camping (with women) and how a German stranger sent a love letter to Steve that revealed a (terribly kept) secret. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art1...

Ask and you shall receive. We have heard from many of you asking us to bring in an expert to give advice on talking to your kids about sex. We have done better... we have THE expert. Megan Michelson is with Birds & Bees and is our gust this week. You'll need just a little extra time for this episode because we just could not stop talking to her. She says it's time to stop having "THE TALK". Fi...

From contractor neurosis to asking your parter for "time off". Steve and Jenny unpack an unfiltered look at parenting and projects Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

From social media and school fundraisers to roles at home, Steve and Jenny share a glimpse of life at home. These two have been friends for years but it turns out they still have much to learn about one another. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-inf...

Steve and Jenny are back from Spring break- both with travel tales including a run-in Jenny likely never saw coming. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

When it comes to home safety you've got to have a plan in place and since neither of our hosts do, this is their chance (and yours) to get a home fire safety protocol set up. Chris Betcher from Dallas Fire Rescue is here to help. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#...

She may have "opted out" of selling girl scout cookies but Jenny is well on her way to earning her "Mom Guilt" patch. Do dads get that same feeling when they leave their little ones, especially for the first time? We pried Jenny away from her newborn just long enough to find out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Cali...

The secret to a happy marriage after adding kids to the mix? A good night's sleep. Steve and Jenny welcome the experts at Newborn Nightingales to talk about establishing good sleep habits . Whether you just need some advice or you're ready to go full-throttle with some in home help, remember- a night nanny is cheaper than a divorce attorney. https://www.newbornnightingales.com Learn more about you...

Our little passion project is back for Season Two. This episode was originally a live stream premiere and we're starting where it all began- birthday parties for children. Where do you cut off the guest list? How do you handle RSVPs? Siblings? Gifts? Shout out to our friends at https://www.vandergrifftoyota.com who are back as our official sponsor for Season 2! For those asking info on the creativ...

If you need a support staff when it comes to carting your teens between activities and around town, the folks at Uber say they have a solution. Their new "Uber Teen" platform is being touted as a safety-first solution. Steve and Jenny call on an old friend who's now Uber's Public Policy and Communications Manager who offers details and a No GIfts (Please) exclusive! Learn more about your ad choice...

Access to a Canva account and the ability to create an infographic does not a parenting expert make. Yet here we are surrounded by parenting advice from all directions. Who are you supposed to believe? One of our co-hosts says they're fed up with all of the so-called "experts" telling them how to raise kids. Our other hosts says there's an easy explanation for that frustration- You're Doing It Wro...

Kids are in crisis. The mental health epidemic facing young people can be a terrifying topic to discuss especially with your children. Luckily the folks at Grant Halliburton Foundation have turned one family's tragedy into triumph. This week Steve & Jenny sit down with Kevin Hall, President of GHF to discuss the warning signs of depression and suicide in kids, plus a whole suite of resources t...

Whether you're hoping to grow your own family through surrogacy or curios about how Steve and his husband grew theirs, Jenny takes on the task of interviewer to learn more in this abridged version of Steve's surrogacy journey. Hear and see his full story with this link: https://youtu.be/7q53DisTpf4?si=zbgMKNhWjo2RX8XR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Polic...

Having and raising kids is only half the battle- the other part for couples is staying together while you do it. Enter Beth Reeder Johnson who sits down with Steve and Jenny to talk them through effective communication with a spouse. Beth and our hosts will share their own relationship pitfalls and wins when it comes to making sure you're nurturing your own relationship in addition to the one you...

From an allowance to chores to understanding the value of a dollar, Steve and Jenny sit down to talk about how they approach money lessons when it comes to their kids. Spoiler alert, one of them has been stealing from the piggy bank Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/priva...

Steve & Jenny welcome coach Whitney! She's an expert at keeping the kids she coaches motivated and engaged, but what if your kid wants to quit!?! As our hosts continue to navigate sports for their kiddos, Coach Whitney helps navigate that conversation. https://tumblewithwhitney.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy a...

Stop what you're doing and join the MILLIONS of people who follow The Freebie Guy! Kendall is live in our studio to share with you the secrets to stretching your family dollar. Whether it's getting FREE STUFF, finding FREE ACTIVITIES for the kids or getting MONEY BACK on the holiday gifts you already bought, there's a reason his following has grown to cult status! Check out more at www.thefreebieg...

What's the secret to work/life balance? Working in an environment which helps you achieve it. We sit down with bestplace4workingparents.com to find out how to advocate for yourself especially if, like Jenny, you're always left to clean the bean pan at Taco Bell while your coworkers smoke. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy...

If they're hungry they'll eat whatever I make. I'm not a short order cook. All great ideas in theory but kids just don't like trying new foods sometimes. It's even been proven than picky eating is genetic. Luckily we have Kacie Barnes aka "Mamma Knows Nutrition" on the show who is setting the internet on fire with her nutrition tips and food strategies. https://mamaknowsnutrition.com/ Learn more a...

This is an episode best enjoyed without the kids. Steve and Jenny sit down to discuss holiday gift giving traditions, limits and how a sneaky elementary-school-aged Steve got busted peeking at the gift stash before Christmas. Plus it's perhaps the greatest parenting hack ever. A huge shout out to our incredible sponsor Vandergriff Toyota/Acura/Honda Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon...