Best of Both Worlds Podcast

In this final installment of the BOBW Screen + Tech miniseries, Sarah and Laura discuss approaches to their own adult screen time. They discuss their favorite books on the topic, differing opinions on social media, and more.In the Q&A, a listener writes in asking for advice on finding more time to read.Episode Sponsors:Thrive Causemetics: Fantastic products that also give back! Right now, you can get 15% off your first order when you visit thrivecausemetics.com/BESTOFeBay: Come listen to the go to source for all things eBay -- check out the eBay for Business Podcast weekly! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second installment of the BOBW screen + tech miniseries, Laura interviews Devorah Heitner, the author of Screenwise: Helping Kids Thrive (and Survive) in Their Digital World and Growing Up in Public: Coming of Age in a Digital World (out this September!).They discuss how things have changed and how to navigate moving forward, along with other fascinating discussions around kids + tech.In the Q&A, a listener writes in asking for tips around getting enough sleep with a newborn (due soon!) and toddler with continuing sleep issues.Episode Sponsors:Factor: Healthy meals prepped for you and delivered fresh to your door! Head to factormeals.com/bestof50 use code bestof50 to get 50% off your first box! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's episode, Laura and Sarah discuss their different approaches to kids and tech. Sarah discusses their recent experiment with "screen free May" and Laura addresses the escalating complexities as kids get older.In the Q&A, a listener writes in about ideas for how to best use time on a writing retreat.Episode Sponsors:Better Help: This episode is sponsored by Better Help. Discover your potential with Better Help. As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at betterhelp.com/bestofeBay: Come listen to the go to source for all things eBay -- check out the eBay for Business Podcast weekly! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Megan Stepaniak is a long time BOBW listener and Patreon member, and she has worked in several management-level positions within large companies over the years. She put her hand up as a 'regular person' guest to chat work + life, and we were excited to have her on to discuss everything from the benefits of exploring lateral career moves to general life management! Megan has 3 children from pre-K to 6th grade, and her husband works full time from home. She shares her personal version of making work + life fit together in this episode.In the Q&A, Sarah and Laura answer a fun question: what podcasts are they currently enjoying?Episode Sponsors:ZocDoc: Visit Zocdoc.com/BESTOF and download the Zocdoc app for FREE to find and book a top-rated doctor today.Plan to Eat: A powerful tool to get your recipes to work for you! Best of Both Worlds listeners can get a 25% discount on a yearly subscription to Plan to Eat. This is an exclusive offer for this podcast! Sign up for your free trial at plantoeat.com/bestofNotion: Do your most efficient work with Notion Projects. You can try it for free today at notion.com/bestof.The Power of Teamwork: Adobe’s new podcast, “The Power of Teamwork,” dives deep into the culture of teams, talking to the biggest names in technology, entertainment, business, and beyond. Listen and subscribe now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy Bushatz is a journalist, military spouse, mother of 2, freelance writer, podcaster, AND she is currently director and executive editor of military.com! Amy is passionate about the power of spending time outside in nature, even if the weather isn't always the most temperate -- which is definitely the case, as she lives in Alaska! She joins Laura for this interview and shares her current challenges and continued passion for being in nature.In the Q&A, Laura and Sarah tackle a common dilemma: if your partner travels frequently for work, what can you do to make life at home feel more doable?Episode Sponsors:The Power of Teamwork: Adobe’s new podcast, “The Power of Teamwork,” dives deep into the culture of teams, talking to the biggest names in technology, entertainment, business, and beyond. Listen and subscribe now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lisa Woodruff is the CEO and founder of Organize 365, and she is known for her ideas and energy. She joins Sarah to discuss her latest adventures in pursuing a PhD at age 50 while continuing to run her successful business! She discusses her reasons for wanting this education and the ways in which she has adjusted her lifestyle (hint: LOTS of planning) to fit in this endeavor.In the Q&A, a listener writes in asking about how much time the podcast takes!Episode Sponsors:The Power of Teamwork: Adobe’s new podcast, “The Power of Teamwork,” dives deep into the culture of teams, talking to the biggest names in technology, entertainment, business, and beyond. Listen and subscribe now.Better Help: This episode is sponsored by Better Help. Discover your potential with Better Help. As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at betterhelp.com/bestofStoryworth: A meaningful gift for any close relative or friend! Right now, for a limited time, you’ll save $10 on your first purchase when you go to StoryWorth.com/bestof. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Laura and Sarah discuss all things *SUMMER* in this episode!They start with what they are looking forward to, and then move to discussing camp (full coverage vs spotty?), travel, summer fun, summer goal setting, favorite summer fashions + treats, and more.In the Q&A, they answer a listener looking for advice in choosing between options for after-school care for their first child entering kindergarten.. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Laura interviews Sheena Iyengar, a Columbia Business School professor and author. Sheena was is the daughter of Indian immigrants and started losing her sight at 9 years old, becoming completely blind by 16.She has built a remarkable career writing and innovating while growing her family, and she discusses her unique path with Laura as well as what inspired her latest release, Think Bigger: How to Innovate.Episode Sponsors:Zocdoc: Visit Zocdoc.com/BESTOF and download the Zocdoc app for FREE to find and book a top-rated doctor today.Plan to Eat: A powerful tool to get your recipes to work for you! Best of Both Worlds listeners can get a 25% discount on a yearly subscription to Plan to Eat. This is an exclusive offer for this podcast! Sign up for your free trial at plantoeat.com/bestofKiwiCo: Redefine learning with play with with KiwiCo! Get 50% off your first month plus FREE shipping on ANY crate line at kiwico.com/BESTOF Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's episode represents a podcast milestone - #300! Sarah and Laura talk about what has helped them get to this number, and their hopes for many more! They share some of their listener's favorites and then delve into a 100 dreams update and discussion.They identify past accomplishments and dream about what the next 6 years -- and beyond -- might hold. In the Q&A, a listener writes in asking about how and when to work on cultivating independence and self-efficacy in young children.Episode Sponsors:Thrive: High-performance beauty and skin-care products made with clean, skin-loving ingredients. Right now, you can get 15% off your first order when you visit thrivecausemetics.com/BESTOFBetter Help: This episode is sponsored by Better Help. Discover your potential with Better Help. As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at betterhelp.com/bestofNotion: Notion AI helps you work faster, write better, and think bigger, doing tasks that normally take you hours in just seconds. For a limited time, try Notion AI for free when you go to Notion.com/bestofThe Power of Teamwork: *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's episode is all about parties -- and ways to have fun with throwing them!Laura and Sarah discuss memorable parties of the past, and each share some recent party successes (those they have attended as well as thrown). They share the elements of a good gathering as described in Priya Parker's The Art of Gathering, as well as little details NOT to forget (for example: where do people park?). Each share their favorite party snacks and treats. Finally, they review successful kid birthday parties and favorite ideas for favors (think consumable!). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today Gretchen Rubin returns to our podcast to discuss her writing, her current life phase, and her new book, Life in Five Senses with Laura! This is a fun conversation about her book and much more.Episode Sponsors:Zocdoc: Visit Zocdoc.com/BESTOF and download the Zocdoc app for FREE to find and book a top-rated doctor today.PAIR: Get glasses that stay as fresh as your unique style with Pair. Go to paireyewear.com/BESTOF for 15% off your first purchase! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the intro, Sarah and Laura discuss some of their strategies for incorporating adventures (big + little) into otherwise full lives.Rachana is a physician and was also one of the featured subjects in the video for Tranquility By Tuesday! She found joy and felt her life was made richer and more memorable after incorporating big & little adventures. In this interview, she chats about this among other kid/career-related topics with Laura.In the Q&A, Laura and Sarah discuss making friends in a new city as an introvert. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This "ask us anything" episode was recorded in Florida while Sarah and Laura were together, and listeners did a great job providing a fun and interesting array of topics! These include:- How to handle a negative performance review- Backup slots for social get-togethers - pros & cons- Ways to manage new family dynamics when in-laws move to town- What lessons LV/SHU want to bestow upon their children, especially daughters- Working with a childcare provider who will be bringing their own child to work- Effective ways to reduce kid screen timeKeep the questions coming - email, text (305) 697-7189, or leave a comment on lauravanderkam.com or theshubox.com!Episode Sponsors:Plan to Eat: A powerful tool to get your recipes to work for you! Best of Both Worlds listeners can get a 25% discount on a yearly subscription to Plan to Eat. This is an exclusive offer for this podcast! Sign up for your free trial at plantoeat.com/bestofNotion AI: Notion AI helps you work faster, write better, and think bigger, doing tasks that normally take you hours in just seconds. For a limited time, try Notion AI for free when you go to notion.com/bestofFactor: Fresh, healthy + delicious meals straight to your door. Visit factormeals.com/bestof50 and use code bestof50 to get 50% off your first box! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Sarah and Laura open with a discussion of time spent on children's medical care even with largely healthy kids. However, they are aware this is minimal compared to the challenges parents of medically complex children face.Dr. Kelly Fradin is a pediatrician who understands these challenges from a patient, physician, and parental perspective and she shares her wisdom in this episode. Her book on this topic -- Advanced Parenting -- is an information-packed guide on this subject and is available for preorder now wherever books are sold.In the Q&A Laura and Sarah answer an unrelated question about meal ideas the kids will reliably eat! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode addresses a common dilemma - kids are in school full time, so is childcare really necessary? Laura and Sarah discuss options and some alternatives, plus a discussion of possible end points.In the Q&A, a listener writes in with a question about preparing for travel away from the the kids (solo or with a partner).Episode Sponsors:Better Help: This episode is sponsored by Better Help Therapy Online. Better Help offers convenient online counseling that can help. Learn more and save 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/bestof.Pair: Get glasses that stay as fresh as your unique style with Pair. Go to paireyewear.com/BESTOF for 15% off your first purchase! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's episode, Sarah and Laura tackle transitions. They discuss how some might vary in how they handle moving from one activity to the next, as well as how they feel about more fragmented time.They share some strategies to transition well - to make use of smaller bits of time but also to estimate how long moving between activities actually takes. They also discuss ways to help kids make transitions more smoothly. In the Q&A, they answer a listener struggling with her toddler getting sad at school drop off.Sarah also discusses her career transition and her latest project -- a live retreat! For more information, visit https://theshubox.com/blpa.Episode Sponsors:ZocDoc: Visit Zocdoc.com/BESTOF and download the Zocdoc app for FREE to find and book a top-rated doctor today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's episode, Sarah and Laura chat about kids' activities and some of the related parenting challenges. They discuss how they handle quitting, disappointment, competitiveness, and more.In the Q&A, a listener writes in asking about how Sarah stays informed about activities and such without social media.Episode Sponsors:Notion: Work faster, write better, and think bigger! For a limited time, try Notion AI for free when you go to notion.com/bestof Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Sarah and Laura share their childhood allowance experiences and then delve into their own practices of giving (and receiving) allowances today. They discuss adult 'fun money' allowances, and the pros/cons of giving allowances to children.Finally, they discuss where they make 'allowances' in life - times that going against typical rules have made sense. In the Q&A, a listener writes in asking whether the host's husbands listen to the podcast, and if so, what kind of reactions do they typically have?Episode Sponsors:Better Help: This episode is sponsored by Better Help Therapy Online. Better Help offers convenient online counseling that can help. Learn more and save 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/bestof.Thrive Causemetics: High-performance beauty and skin-care products made with clean, skin-loving ingredients. Right now, you can get 15% off your first order when you visit thrivecausemetics.com/BESTOF Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chelsea Myers is a statistician, mother of 3, and avid distance runner living in central FL. She is also a long time BOBW listener and Patreon member! After opening with a brief discussion between Laura + Sarah about current running plans + goals, Chelsea is interviewed by Sarah about running, life, parenting challenges, logistics, and more.In the Q&A, a listener writes in looking for tips in juggling work with multiple specialist appointments + the related coordination.Love of the week links:Strava: strava.comSarah Marie Designs: https://sarahmarie.run/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Sarah and Laura celebrate ergonomically-improved recording setups, and then discuss current business book favorites. Then, Sarah interviews Nick Sonnenberg, an entrepreneur, writer, and founder/CEO of Leverage, an operational efficiency consultancy. They chat email, managing other workplace communications, meetings, and much more.In the Q&A, Sarah and Laura give advice to a reader in graduate school wondering how to balance networking time with her studies.Nick's new book Come Up For Air was released just last week -- a guide to maximizing efficiency in the workplace to free up extra time at work for everyone on the team. Find it wherever books are sold and delve into free resources from Nick at comeupforair.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah shares her recent 'not according to plan' experience with flu/COVID, and then Laura and Sarah discuss what happens when things don't unfold as they anticipated. Both make a case for planning anyway - though "plan tightly, then lightly" might apply to the near vs farther future. They discuss backup plans, anticipating problems, resilient scheduling and more.They also pop in with a little 2023 goals update!In the Q&A, a listener writes in asking about how to best handle transitions. She'd like to read, but finds it hard to focus in small bursts and she's tired because she has toddlers! Sarah and Laura offer suggestions and alternatives.This episode is sponsored by Better Help Therapy Online. Better Help offers convenient online counseling that can help. Learn more and save 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/bestof Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Sarah and Laura discuss the items in their lives they feel have been fully worth upgrading, and expand on certain areas that they feel have been just fine without any recent updates! Then, both identify some "pebbles in the shoes" - small problems causing lots of pain that theoretically could have an easy fix!In the Q&A, a listener wonders how to handle her company's new "unlimited vacation" policy. Does more really mean less in this case? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the first mailbag ep of 2023, Laura and Sarah cover it all!Question topics include: Stroller recs Planning with partners Parenting stages Fitting in fertility treatments Screen time Whether to set goals you don't necessary want to do but feel would benefit your child Time spent on the podcast Spring fun list ideas Pumping and finishing outpatient notes Solving play date difficulties Keep your questions coming! Post to our comments, email us, or join our Patreon (http://patreon.com/bestofbothworldspod)! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's episode, Laura and Sarah discuss all things travel, from planning to some specific tips around family ski trips + international travel.Sarah shares details about her family's recent trip to Montana, while Laura discusses her winter break in London with her 3 older kids. They cover gear, passports, kid-friendly activities, and more!Episode Sponsors:Better Help: This episode is sponsored by Better Help Therapy Online. Better Help offers convenient online counseling that can help. Learn more and save 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/bestof. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah and Laura open with a discussion of the most cluttered trouble spots in their homes, and then Dana K. White -- author and host of the "A Slob Comes Clean" podcast -- joins Laura to discuss organizing and cleaning in a functional and realistic way.In the Q&A, a listener pregnant with her second writes in asking for help deciding on whether to plan on #3. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah and Laura chat about their own book club experiences, and then Anne Bogel joins Laura to discuss all things Book Club! In the Q&A, a listener writes in about wondering how to think about goal setting during a year in which she is hoping to be pregnant.You can find Anne at http://modernmrsdarcy.com as well as her wonderful podcast, What Should I Read Next.Episode Sponsors:Better Help: This episode is sponsored by Better Help Therapy Online. Better Help offers convenient online counseling that can help. Learn more and save 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/bestof.Thrive Causemetics: High-performance beauty and skin-care products made with clean, skin-loving ingredients. Right now, you can get 15% off your first order when you visit thrivecausemetics.com/BESTOF Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In their traditional annual goals episode, Sarah and Laura discuss goals for the coming year in multiple categories: work, home, kids/family, self, fitness, "FUN", and habits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah and Laura open by talking about their current running habits, and then Meghann joins Sarah for a conversation about diving deep into one's passions -- whether they are career related or not.Meghann Featherstun is a sports dietician AND 2:50 marathoner, and pivoted from her more traditional RD career path to launch her nutrition coaching business, and is greatly enjoying the flexibility and challenge of this independent work. She is also a model of someone who loves going deep into her passion, which happens to be running (and she's quite good at it, too!).Find out more about Meghann and her offerings at featherstonenutrition.com.Episode Sponsors:Better Help: This episode is sponsored by Better Help Therapy Online. Better Help offers convenient online counseling that can help. As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at betterhelp.com/bestof Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's episode, Laura and Sarah recap 2022, following up on the goals they set and discussed on air in December 2021. They cover work, family, home, and personal, with attention to successes as well as pivots and unexpected twists.Episode Sponsors:Organize 365: To learn more about Lisa’s work and her amazing offerings to help you organize your home, your family, and your life, visit organize365.com.Storyworth: StoryWorth is a meaningful gift you and your family can treasure forever. Get started right away with no shipping required by going to storyworth.com/BESTOF. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Laura discusses a question she asks herself when deciding whether to say yes to a future opportunity.Then, Sarah interviews Laurie Weingart, professor at the Carnegie Mellon Business School and coauthor of The No Club: Putting a Stop to Women's Dead-End Work. They talk about non-promotable tasks, why women are asked to do more of them, and how to (sometimes) say no.The No Club: Visit https://www.thenoclub.com to learn more!Episode Sponsors:Better Help: Better Help offers convenient online counseling that can help. As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at betterhelp.com/bestofThrive Causemetics: High-performance beauty and skin-care products made with clean, skin-loving ingredients. Right now, you can get 15% off your first order when you visit thrivecausemetics.com/BESTOF Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Laura and Sarah open by discussing some of their past career goals (including a tangent on scientific poster sessions!). Then, they introduce the 3 Cs - things yo might want to think about in setting future career goals. Collaborate with others to build projects being your singular capabilities, connect with work colleagues old and new, and collect compensation worthy of your talents + time!In the Q&A, a listener writes in wanting advice on hosting others when your house is often in a messy and imperfect state. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Sarah and Laura chat about Thanksgiving favorites, and then share things -- mostly little things -- that they are grateful for this year in several categories, from tech to kid-related to consumable!In the Q&A, a listener asks for help with a difficult situation - what to do when one partner really wants a 3rd child and the other doesn't feel the same way.Episode Sponsors:Better Help: Better Help offers convenient online counseling that can help. As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at betterhelp.com/bestof Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's episode, Jessica Eastman Stewart of Joyfully Managed Family joins Sarah to about all holiday planning for joy and ease. From budget tactics to saying 'no', they chat about many facets of the holiday season in terms of how you can stress less and have more fun.In lieu of a Q&A a listener writes in with a little success update!Episode Sponsors:StoryWorth: StoryWorth is a meaningful gift you and your family can treasure forever. Get started right away with no shipping required bygoing to storyworth.com/BESTOF. You’ll get $10 off your first purchase! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's episode is all about lunch! Sarah and Laura chat about how they use the time around the lunch hour, what they eat, and some aspirational ideas for lunches of the future!In the Q&A, they address current meal planning routines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bedtime READING - got it covered. But where does math (and science) fit in? Laura and Sarah discuss how math shows up in their family lives. Then, inspired by a listener question, Laura interviews Laura Overdeck, author of the Bedtime Math books! Bedtime Math "wants to change the way we introduce math to children: to make math a fun part of kids' everyday lives." In the Q&A, a listener writes in asking about childcare arrangements for the 1:1: dinners Sarah has been enjoying with the kids and wonders how to shake the guilt around using childcare hours while not working. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah discusses some ideas, tips & tricks for running effective family meetings. Then, Sarah & Laura delve into mailbag part 2: questions about home + family!Topics discussed:* how do you stay close to relatives in different cities?* how do you manage holidays between sides of a family?* tips for managing sports/dinner/bedtimes with elementary kids?* how to handle kids who don't deal well with changes to routines?* how does one find the time & energy for self-care with an infant 24/7?* any advice for an over-committed adult?* how to prioritize when there are so many social opportunities + things to do?Episode Sponsors:Better Help: Better Help offers convenient online counseling that can help. As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at betterhelp.com/bestof Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is a mailbag (all Q&A) episode with the questions centering around work related issues!. Topics include:* were either Laura or Sarah interested in being a SAHM to young kids?* how to say no to career opportunities that just don't feel doable in your current life stage?* how do you celebrate a win?* best practices for capitalizing on a conference experience after it's over?* tips for managing energy with shift work?* tips for managing direct reports?* favorite leadership & management books?* what would be your 'dream job' if you weren't doing what you were currently doing?And, one listener shares a BOBW-inspired success story!Episode Sponsors:Framebridge: Beautiful and convenient frames straight to your doorstep! Go to Framebridge.com and use promo code BESTOF to save an additional 15% off your first order! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Laura and Sarah open by discussing what makes each of them feel negative (and then positive!) feelings about their own parenting. Then, Sarah interviews Carla Naumburg PhD -- an author who has taken a deep look at how we can treat ourselves (and our kids!) with more self-compassion as parents and as humans.In the Q&A, Laura and Sarah answer a listener question about having time to plan (and maintain the elusive Planner Peace!) with a 3rd baby.Explore more of our guest's fantastic work at: https://www.carlanaumburg.comEpisode Sponsors:Better Help: Better Help offers convenient online counseling that can help. As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at betterhelp.com/bestof Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, Sarah and Laura discuss Tranquility by Tuesday, Laura's latest book which releases officially 10/11 and is available for preorder now (with some fun bonuses!). Sarah interviews Laura about how the idea grew into a book, what was involved in the research process, and her favorite TBT rules!Preorder wherever books are sold, and check out https://lauravanderkam.com/books/tranquility-by-tuesday/ for even more info! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Laura and Sarah open with a status report on sleep in their respective households. Then, Laura chats with sleep expert Lisa Lewis, author of The Sleep-Deprived Teen: Why Our Teenagers Are So Tired, and How Parents and Schools Can Help Them Thrive.In the Q&A, a listener shares a morning routine (breakfast) strategy that has worked for them!Find more of Lisa's work here: https://www.lisallewis.com/bookEpisode Sponsors:Framebridge: Frame your photos or send someone the perfect gift. Go to framebridge.com and use promo code BESTOF to save 15% off your first order!Better Help: Better Help offers convenient online counseling that can help. As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at betterhelp.com/bestof Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Sarah and Laura open by sharing some recent routine wins, and then Ashley joins Sarah to chat all about routine building, troubleshooting, her pivot from nursing to owning her own business, and much much more. Ashley has a launched her very own routine-building planner -- find it at routineandthings.com !Items mentioned in Love of the Week:Hypoallergenic earrings at Tini Lux (tinilux.com)Book rec from Ashley: Life Starts Now by Chanel DokunEpisode Sponsors:Conair: Conair Turbo ExtremeSteam Steam and Iron 2-in-1 is powerful, convenient, and easy to use! To get yours today, go to Amazon and search Conair Turbo Extremesteam®, and look for the Steam and Iron 2-In-1.Storyworth: StoryWorth is a meaningful gift you and your family can treasure forever. Get started right away with no shipping required by going to storyworth.com/BESTOF. You’ll get $10 off your firstpurchase!Organize 365: To learn more about Lisa Woodruff’s work and her amazing offerings, check out organize365.com, or go to organize365.com/minicourse for a free 7 days minicourse on getting yourself organized! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Laura and Sarah dissect the "quiet quitting" phenomenon and come up with alternative solutions -- perhaps beautiful boundaries or powerful prioritization would suit you better! Then, they delve into Fall Fun and what might be on their lists this year, from scented candles to fall reading and apple desserts.In the Q&A, a listener writes in asking for where to find time to handle all the 'little life admin' tasks that come along, especially with kids in the picture.Episode Sponsors:Better Help: Better Help offers convenient online counseling that can help. As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at betterhelp.com/bestof Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Laura and Sarah open with a discussion of their own college application journeys, remembering the word processor days of yore (!). Then, Laura Clarke joins host Laura for a fascinating discussion on the current state of college admissions, college selection, and beyond. In the Q&A, a listener writes in asking about spacing between kids - should she go for #3 shortly after #2?Episode Sponsors:Organize365: To learn more about Lisa Woodruff’s work and her amazing offerings, check out organize365.com, or go to organize365.com/minicourse for a free 7 days minicourse on getting yourself organized!Apple Card: The credit card created by Apple. It gives you unlimited cash back, every day, on every purchase — up to 3%.Thrive Causemetics: High-performance beauty and skin-care products made with clean, skin-loving ingredients. Right now, you can get 15% off your first order when you visit thrivecausemetics.com/BESTOF Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Laura and Sarah do a summer postmortem of sorts: what worked, what didn't, and what will be good to keep in mind for future summer planning? Sarah also shares some big news in her work/career life. In the Q&A, they address a listener question looking for inspiration on ways to enjoy a slower season at work after a blistering 2021.Episode Sponsors:Better Help: Better Help offers convenient online counseling that can help. As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at betterhelp.com/bestofConair Turbo ExtremeSteam Steam and Iron 2-in-1 is powerful, convenient, and easy to use! To get yours today, go to Amazon and search Conair Turbo Extremesteam®, and look for the Steam and Iron 2-In-1. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Laura and Sarah have their annual back to school chat! Laura has 5 kids in 4 schools, and Sarah has 3 kids in 1 school -- one can guess who has the more complex logistics!They discuss this year's challenges and plans, delving into kids' activities, tech, school supply shopping, morning routines, and more!Episode Sponsors:Organize365: To learn more about Lisa Woodruff’s work and her amazing offerings, check out organize365.com, or go to organize365.com/minicourse for a free 7 days minicourse on getting yourself organized! Apple Card: The credit card created by Apple. It gives you unlimited cash back, every day, on every purchase — up to 3%. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This has been a much-requested topic - how do we support our family members who may be growing older and needing more help while still in the busy kid-years?Lauren Smith is a gerontologist and licensed nursing home administrator, currently working as a consultant working with multiple healthcare entities to plan for emergencies; she is also a mother of 3 (ages 3, 6, & 8). Lauren shares lots of wisdom from what she has observed in families over the years, and discusses strategies for navigating this difficult life stage.In the Q&A, a listener writes in asking for guidance in dealing with "non-work, non-urgent unappealing tasks" -- she struggles and ends up putting them off week after week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

* Trigger warning -- if you are sensitive to conversations about weight or body size, you may want to skip this episode **In this episode, Sarah and Laura tackle a sensitive topic that is relevant to many women - body image. Sarah and Laura have somewhat differing personal approaches to this sensitive topic, so they unpack those and discuss their histories with body image over the years, including interactions with pregnancy and nursing.In the Q&A, a listener writes in asking about whether it makes sense to stop work to pick children up from school when they are able to do so (ie, remote and/or flexible work).Episode Sponsors:Conair: Conair Turbo ExtremeSteam Steam and Iron 2-in-1 is powerful, convenient, and easy to use! To get yours today, go to Amazon and search Conair Turbo Extremesteam®, and look for the Steam and Iron 2-In-1.Apple Card: Apple Card gives you up to 3% unlimited cash back on everything you buy. Apply now in the Wallet app on iPhone and start using it right away.Thrive Causemetics: High-performance beauty and skin-care products made with clean, skin-loving ingredients. Right now, you can get 15% off your first order when you visit thrivecausemetics.com/BESTOF Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Laura discusses here own thoughts about place and choosing where to live, and then interviews Melody Warnick, an expert on place attachment. They explore the power of place and the newfound flexibility many remote workers have found in the current era.In the Q&A, Laura answers a listener question about starting a podcast.Melody's latest book: If You Could Live Anywhere: The Surprising Importance of Place in a Work-from-Anywhere WorldEpisode Sponsors:Better Help: Better Help offers convenient online counseling that can help. As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at betterhelp.com/bestof Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah and Laura open with an update on their summer reading lives. Then, Laura interviews listener-requested memoirist Mary Laura Philpott, author of Bomb Shelter and I Miss You When I Blink.In the Q&A, a listener with a 4 month old and 4 year old writes in wondering when she will be able to effectively plan her days again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's fun episode, Sarah and Laura are once again together in the same recording space -- this time Laura's home office, outside of Philadelphia!This episode is an on-the-cuff Ask Me Anything, with questions pulled from Laura's Instagram followers. They chat favorite podcasts to listen to, dream trips, podcast income, nanny driving logistics, and more!Episode Sponsors:Better Help: Convenient online counseling that can help. Get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at betterhelp.com/bestofConair: Check out the Conair Turbo Extreme to get your 2-in-1 steam and iron steamer today!Yipes: Growing up is messy. Yipes! wipes to the rescue. Go to yipeswipes.com/BESTOF for 20% off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.