Pick Your Battles

In case you haven't noticed yet, we love a good old-fashioned F-bomb...and S-bomb...and MF-bomb...a lot of swearword "bombs". Now that there are kids in the picture, it's been a tough habit to break. Both Wyatt and Maesyn are at the age where they are picking up on everything we do as parents so we are trying to make sure that our foul-language-mouths aren't one of those habits. It's been pretty f...

Imagine sending your baby off to college- okay, now take a deep breath. The first step is all those college applications. Our guest Meghan (who is actually Dayna's boss!), talks about what life has been like working through all the details- from college tours, applications, and acceptances. If you’re nearing this stage, listen in to hear some great tips Meg has discovered that might make your life...

As this episode is being uploaded, we are in the middle of a winter storm warning here in Michigan which includes freezing rain, snow, and an ice storm. So it's only appropriate that this week's episode is about that feeling of cabin fever when you have kids and can't go outside to play. Depending on where you live, there might be some great options to entertain (and let's be honest, most importan...

We’ve all been here, right? One day your child loves carrots and green beans and the next they think it’s the most disgusting thing in the world. You’re not alone! Do kids do better when you introduce them to many different cuisines and flavors? Or do we all eventually end up begging them to eat the chicken nugget?

One year of Pick Your Battles the Podcast! This episode we celebrate by announcing our giveaway winners. We’ve had such a fun year and persevered even during our busy times of year. We also touch base with Kaela, who talks about her first day back at work. Did she cry? Listen in to find out!

This episode is a follow up to the Postpartum depression episode. We talk with postpartum coach, Jaree Williams, who speaks on how to balance life after birth. Whether it’s maintaining open communication with your spouse, finding your village or finding time in the day to put yourself first. Jaree offers a variety of services to parents to help them navigate their new life and help make the transi...

This episode might be a tough one to listen to. The "baby blues" or "postpartum blues" affects 60-80% of all new moms. Postpartum depression affects between 10-20% of all new moms. Dayna is one of those 10-20%. Although Dayna and Kalea have been best friends for years, there is a lot Kaela doesn't know about Dayna's struggle with depression. This episode includes some laughs, but also a lot of tea...

Maternity leave, some hate it and others love it. Catch up on Kaela’s maternity leave before she wraps up and goes back to work. Find out the difference from one to two kids and how no two babies are the same!

Potty training- something we all have to do but there is no clear cut way to do it. While some children learn through rewards and treats, others may not. Some catch on quickly and others may take time. You know what…THAT’S OKAY! There is no right way to potty train, as long as you are consistent and trying your best! We’re right there with you in the thick of it. You got this!

We’re baaacckkkk! Happy new year! What a better way to kick off a new year and new season than to talk about the holidays. Whether you stayed home, traveled, got sick or stayed healthy- we all know the holidays can be stressful. Throw in some kids, and now you’re really in for a treat. Dayna and Kaela recap it all- from Thanksgiving to Christmas. Don’t forget to listen in every Wednesday for new e...

Giving birth- quite literally a labor of love. They ask for your birth plan and you prepare yourself mentally for what’s ahead. But what about when your birth goes NOTHING like you planned? Well then, we’re in the same boat. This bonus clip is the story of Atlas’s birth, how he quickly came into our world and left his mama speechless. Though the birth may have been traumatic, we are thankful for a...

We've hit 40 episodes & we're wrapping up Season 1! What a better way to celebrate than looking back at our favorite moments, what we would do differently, and what we're most excited for in Season 2. We cannot thank all of our followers, supporters and listeners enough! The past 40 episodes have been so much fun and we have learned so much. We also get to experience the highly requested, Zand...

Finding the perfect daycare can be tricky. What questions should you ask? What happens if you no longer like the services? And sometimes, you find the PERFECT spot but still need to switch! This episode Dayna and I both battle with switching our kids daycare, for very different reasons. Pick Your Battles drops weekly on Wednesdays and can be listened to on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or anywhere else...

Part two of our first-ever round table interview- Pregnancy and infant loss. This episode you'll get to hear about how everyone grieved, what they do to honor their babies, and what they've learned from their experiences. They also share what NOT TO say to someone battling loss! We are super appreciative of Janice, Lindsey, Lauren & Ryan for sharing their stories and sharing their hearts. We l...

October is many things, breast cancer awareness month, Halloween, but did you know it’s Infant Loss Awareness Month? 1 in 4 women in the U.S. experience a miscarriage, stillbirth or infant loss. Chances are, someone you know has been through this, even if they aren’t publicly sharing. This episode we do our very first “round table” interview. We chat with Lindsey, Janice, Lauren & Ryan about t...

It's 9pm and your baby has been asleep for 2 hours...then...out of nowhere...the start screaming! They aren't hungry because they had a bottle before bed, they aren't in pain because you gave them Tylenol just in case their teeth start to hurt, and a little bit of pee in their diaper doesn't phase them anymore. So what's the problem!? We've heard of the "cry it out" method, right? Well, this episo...

Creating healthy habits from an early age is so important- especially when it comes to oral hygiene! This episode we learn when to schedule that first dentist appointment, how often to brush your child teeth, when to start flossing and more. We also ask the dreaded question- when do we need to give up the pacifier? If you're in the same boat as us, this may be step you're not looking forward to. O...

This episode we talk with Stef Tousignant, author of The Middle of the Night book & a gratitude nerd! Stef teaches us all about incorporating gratitude into parenting and our everyday lives. She even gives out some pointers on how you can easily do this and start to change your habits. Give Stef a follow on Instagram @parent_differently or visit her website parentdifferently.com to learn more...

Part two of our adoption interview with Phil & Josh. We got to hear about how Josh felt when Phil went back to work, and I know it’s something we all can relate to. Also, the worries of becoming a first time parent! A huge thank you to Josh & Phil for being so open and vulnerable about their experience and sharing it with us!

Although only 2% of the US have adopted a child, studies show that 1/3 of couples have talked about building their families through adoption. This week, our guests Josh and Phill fall into both groups! We had such a great interview with them that we had to turn this episode into two parts! In this episode, you'll learn about how their relationship started, what a non-negotiable was for Josh when h...

It’s completely inevitable- daycare germs. All those snotty, sick kids in one building…of course your child is going to catch it at the most inconvenient time. While it’s almost like a right of passage, this episode we talk about how Mae got Hand Foot Mouth and what a stressor it has been. Taking time off work & keeping her entertained & happy. Building up our babies immune system is never...

You know what they say - it takes two to tango...aka make a baby...and we are celebrating our 30th episode milestone with our first DAD guest! Being a first time mom is no walk in the park, but what about all the daddy-o's out there? We talk to Dan, who has a 3-month-old baby girl named Ella, and he tells us how he first reacted to his wife telling him she is pregnant, what his biggest mistake has...

No two children react the same to discipline, you just have to find what works! I’m this episode we chat about what works for us and what we hope to get out of disciplining. We also chat about our friends & family disciplining our child and how we feel about that. It can definitely be a tough situation, but communication is key! Listen in and let us know what works best for YOUR family!

We’re baaaaaccckkkkk! Unfortunately, our Spanish is not any better but the memories made were unforgettable! Listen here for our post-Mexico updates. Did Kaela cry? Who was nearly left in Mexico? You were stuck in Dallas for how long? All that and more in this episode!

Not your typical "What to expect when you're expecting" episode. We talk about all the things we had no idea about when pregnant with our first babies. From hair loss, to delivering a placenta, listen in to find out some of the things that surprised us!