Parenting in Progress

We survived the 4th of July! Tune in for a serious debate on hot dog ketchup ditches, a recap of our family's holiday chaos, and our game plan for fixing Karlee's completely wrecked sleep schedule.

Grab a bomb pop and join the chaos! This week on Parenting in Progress , Korey and Jordynn are surviving the midwestern summer with backyard fireworks, automatic water guns, and the absolute reality of potty training a toddler.

Happy Father’s Day! This week, Korey and Jordynn bring you a packed summer update. We’re officially declaring Karlee an "HP (High Precipitation) Monster" as she fearlessly conquers the splash pad and makes a triumphant, tear-free return to toddler swim lessons. Plus, we detail the highly strategic mission of sneaking real butter into the local theater's summer movie series. Grab your reusable wate...

In this episode of Parenting in Progress , we recap our family road trip to the Black Hills. From surviving the long drive and white-knuckling through Needles Highway, to makeshift floor beds and an accidental $87 toddler dinner, we share the real highs and lows of vacationing with Karlee. Tune in for the full story of our South Dakota adventure, including pony rides at Old MacDonald's Farm, sight...

In this episode, we're officially running on fumes. We dive into the exhaustion of toddler sleep regressions after surviving a brutal 3:15 AM wake-up call from Karlee, and debate the newest addition to our backyard—a trampoline that's already complicating the lawn mowing routine. We also share our pre-vacation scramble as we gear up for our family road trip to South Dakota, highlighting our vastly...

School is officially out! Jordynn and Korey kick off the summer season with a trip to the zoo, picking the first blueberries of the year, and a run to the local Depot Market for sweet corn and Black Diamond watermelon. But the summer freedom is quickly interrupted by a broken retainer dilemma and Karlee catching a sudden 100-degree fever. Plus, Korey tunes into the Indianapolis 500 and takes a mom...

This week, we’re surviving wild weather, navigating the chaos of the end of the school year, and dealing with Karlee's new superpower: opening the sliding glass door! We also debate the true male equivalent of a "Karen" before diving into an honest, important conversation about why people need to stop asking couples when they are having another baby.

This week on Parenting in Progress , we dive into the realities of Mother's Day with a toddler, place our bets on a new blueberry bush, and celebrate Jordynn scoring the "oceanfront property" of classrooms. Plus, Karlee puts on an absolute masterclass in bedtime delay tactics!

What happens when school-year chaos collides with toddler nap strikes and freezing May weather? In this comeback episode, we explain our missing week and share the sweet details from Jordynn's Mother's Day tea. Grab your favorite drink and join us as we catch up on our latest Peloton goals, healthier habits, and the beautiful, exhausting mess of raising Karlee!

This week, Karlee gets wild with kitty face paint, a Drum Safari, and a hilarious habit of hoarding turkey in her cheeks! Plus, with Mother’s Day approaching, it's time for a much-needed intervention over the ever-growing cup collection taking over the kitchen. Grab your favorite cup and tune in!

In this episode of Parenting in Progress, Korey and Jordynn break down the latest hurdle in raising two-year-old Karlee: the sudden and stubborn food strike. From Texas Roadhouse chicken standoffs to rejected tater tot casserole, they share the hilarious (and frustrating) reality of toddler negotiations. Plus, the ongoing debate: is a backyard playset worth sacrificing Korey's pristine lawn?

Who knew Easter could be more exhausting than Christmas? In this quick, wireless-mic episode, Korey and Jordynn are running on fumes after a jam-packed holiday weekend. Tune in to hear how they survived five freezing-cold egg hunts with a sleep-deprived toddler, Karlee’s fearless encounter with a 6'6" Easter Bunny, and the transition to a brand-new, two-wheeled balance bike. Plus, find out why the...

We're tackling the chaos of spring weather swings and a jam-packed Easter weekend. Join us as we recap a massive local egg hunt featuring over 20,000 eggs, debate the genius of handing out quarters instead of candy, and mourn our completely busted March Madness brackets. We also share some hilarious updates on Karlee's growing toddler independence, from unassisted shoe removal to a very messy enco...

We survived our Colorado getaway with a toddler! In this episode of Parenting in Progress, Korey and Jordynn break down the real-life highs and skipped-nap lows of traveling with Karlee. Expect chaotic fun at the Denver Children's Museum, steep treks through the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, and stretching $20 in quarters at the Manitou Springs Penny Arcade. Toss in an unexpected allocated bourbon haul a...

We're trading the high chair for a booster seat and hitting the road to Colorado! In this episode, we break down our toddler road-trip survival plan, how we're bracing for the dreaded time change, and Karlee's latest hilarious (and slightly creepy) nighttime habits.

Spring might be playing hide-and-seek, but things are busy as ever at the Welch house! This week, Korey steps up for "Daddy Daycare" after an unexpected closure, and the two discuss the bittersweet realization that rocking Karlee to sleep is becoming a rare event.

In this episode, we’re breaking down the epic Walmart tantrum that tested every bit of our patience. From the battle of the toy aisle to dealing with those "it only gets worse" comments from total strangers, we're diving deep into the reality of surviving the Terrible Twos . Whether you've been there or you're currently in the trenches, this story is for every parent who's ever had to carry a flai...

The "Two-nado" has officially touched down in the Welch household! In this episode of Parenting in Progress , we’re diving into the beautiful chaos of Karlee’s second birthday and checking in on our 2026 goals to see if we’re actually sticking to them.

The binky is history and the "Two Groovy" era has begun! This week, we’re recapping Karlee’s successful pacifier transition and prepping for her big 2nd birthday. Between her new restaurant ordering skills and mastering the cold snow, it’s been a week of big milestones and even bigger gifts, from basketball hoops to Ms. Rachel bath toys.

Some weeks are polished. This one isn’t. We’re winging it—sharing real moments, random thoughts, and the kind of conversations that happen when you hit record and just go.

We finally did it—a night away! In this episode, we recap the success of the first grandparent sleepover (and our obsession with the nursery thermostat). But as the second birthday looms, the "Two-nado" is touching down. We discuss using the "First/Then" strategy to survive tantrums, the humbling reality of public parenting, and why putting your toddler to bed later might actually be the reason th...

Celebrate Karlee's language explosion—from single words to ordering her own "Chicken & Rice"—and catch up on the newly finished basement play zone. Then, we dive into a heated debate on public etiquette, the controversial "Shoe Rule" at the Children's Museum, and why we’re finally done letting the 'Parenting Reel' on social media make us feel like failures.

Welcome to 2026! In our first episode of the new year, we’re checking in on our resolutions—and the reality of keeping them. From Jordan’s commitment to Bible study and functional fitness to Corey’s quest for a morning workout "regiment" We’re diving into how we plan to grow this year.

Christmas is about making memories, even if those memories involve a house full of boxes and a very tired toddler. In this episode, Korey and Jordynn reflect on the magic of seeing the holidays through Karlee’s eyes. They discuss the importance of "soaking it in," the joy of sharing the holidays with extended family, and why they choose to prioritize flexibility over strict routines during the mos...

Amazon boxes are arriving daily, the bank account is feeling the pinch, and the "Christmas Eve Build" is looming! Join us as we talk about Karlee’s new kitchen set, our "Elf on the Shelf" fail, and the mystery of why we have zero presents under the tree just five days before the big day.