Ep. 420: Out of Sight, Out of Mind

Ep. 420: Out of Sight, Out of Mind

July 20, 2026 · 49 min

About this episode

Laura and Shanna share parenting wins, travel experiences, and discuss various parenting topics in this episode.

In the special segment “Mom Wins,” Laura and Shanna share recent parenting successes, including a meltdown intervention 6,000 miles from home and a wardrobe sacrifice that saved the day. Also, Laura reports on her child-free trip to Italy, and Shanna recaps a birthday that didn't go as planned. Finally, the moms share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 7.5 and 10 years old, and Laura's kids are 7 years old and 5 years old. Topics discussed in this episode: • What to do when your birthday doesn't go as planned • Travelling solo as a mom • A jet lag hack when travelling abroad with kids • Using sensory awareness to help a dysregulated child • The value of having a parenting village • Why parenting techniques sometimes work better when coming from someone other than the parent • What happens when you forget to clean up a spill in your car • Gateway breakfast foods • The best items to pack for a trip abroad Products, links, resources mentioned in this episode: • Annenberg Beach House, Santa Monica • Armstrong Nursery • Little Bites by Entenmann's • Nano Bag • Salt-Water Sandals Sun-San Boardwalk • Paper fans on Amazon Connect with Us: • Become a Patreon member to…

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