The Only Adult In The Room

Discover the secrets to early language acquisition and mindful fatherhood in this episode of The Only Adult in the Room. Hosts Lindsay and Suzan sit down with language education professional and early childhood coach Jose to unpack how children truly learn to communicate.   Drawing from his professional background and personal journey as a father, Jose shares actionable tips for language teaching...

When we think about getting our kids ready for kindergarten, our minds usually jump straight to the academic checklist: Do they know their ABCs? Can they count to twenty? Can they write their name? While those milestones are important, they are only half the story In this episode, Lindsay and Suzan are stripping away the worksheets and diving deep into the true foundation of school success: social...

What does it look like to parent across multiple generations while balancing a career, family dynamics, and personal growth? In this episode of The Only Adult in the Room , hosts Suzan and Lindsay welcome their very first dad guest, Matt. Born in Georgia and raised in Northwest Florida, Matt is a father of four—including three adult children and a six-year-old—and a "Pop Pop" to three grandsons. M...

In this episode of The Only Adult in the Room , hosts Lindsay and Suzan sit down with Debra and Makayla from The Children’s Movement of Florida to discuss the critical landscape of developmental screenings and early intervention. As they travel across the state, the team shares sobering insights into why "screening is abundant, but diagnosis is not" The conversation dives deep into the barriers fa...

In this episode of The Only Adult in the Room , hosts Lindsay and Suzan sit down with Makayla Buchanan (Chief of Staff) and Debra Dhaity (Maternal and Child Health Associate) from The Children’s Movement of Florida . This insightful discussion explores how the organization advocates for policies and investments that help every child in Florida thrive during their first five years. The conversation...

Starting Kindergarten is one of the biggest milestones in a parent's life, but it often comes with a mix of pride, anxiety, and "parent guilt." In this episode, Lindsay and Suzan share their personal stories of dropping off their little ones and offer a deep dive into what Kindergarten Readiness actually looks like in today’s world. We break down the academic requirements in Florida—including the...

In Episode 5 of The Only Adult in the Room Podcast, Lindsay and Suzan dive into the realities of modern parenting with a candid, relatable conversation about raising kids—especially when sickness takes over the house. From dealing with constant germs brought home from school to navigating exhaustion, stress, and the unpredictable nature of mom life, this episode is filled with real talk, humor, an...

In the fourth episode of The Only Adult in the Room, hosts Lindsay and Suzan move beyond theory to share practical parenting strategies for raising confident, capable children. Suzan reveals her "five wishes" for every parent—a blueprint for fostering childhood independence and emotional intelligence in an era of instant gratification. The conversation explores how "helicopter parenting" and moder...

In this episode of the Only Adults in the Room podcast, hosts Lindsay and Suzan are joined by Brooke, a mother of two who reflects on the evolving journey of parenthood. The conversation explores the challenges of raising children in a "judgy" modern landscape where social media influencers often lead parents to feel a sense of failure or constant comparison. Brooke shares her personal story of na...

In this heartfelt episode of The Only Adult in the Room, we sit down with Morgan, a full-time single mom, employee, and student who is raising a four-year-old in 2026 while learning to embrace the chaos of modern parenting. Morgan shares what solo parenting really looks like behind the scenes, from managing mom guilt as a “one-and-done” parent to building a strong village of support that includes...

Welcome to the very first episode of The Only Adult in the Room podcast! Hosts Lindsay and Suzan introduce themselves, share their parenting journeys, and explain why they created a show focused on honest, relatable conversations about raising kids in today’s world. From navigating parenting across different generations to tackling modern challenges like technology, social expectations, and evolvi...