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S6E26 – Is This a Phase or Are We Doomed?

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Welcome back to another episode of ‘A Guide to Poor Parenting’ where Jason and Jennifer navigate the wild ride of parenting teens and pre-teens!  This cozy session features some hearty laughs and relatable struggles, as they discuss everything from their podcast’s phone number jingle woes to surprising birthday plans gone awry.  They dive deep into Reddit posts about mood swings in adopted teens, dealing with a 9-year-old’s constant need for attention, and the complexities of adopting a child from the foster care system when you already have biological children. Get ready for laughs, empathy, and a splash of wine!

Cocktail: Magnolia Cabernet Sauvignon

Snack Time: Trader Joe’s Maple Brown Butter Almonds

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S6E24 – Vonda: From Boot Camp to Broccoli, A Guide to Surviving Life (and Kids)

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In this episode we welcome our guest Vonda. The discussion explores Vonda’s life from her roots in Madison, Alabama, to her time in the military, and her experiences in parenting. Vonda opens up about her challenging childhood with an abusive mother and her time in the Army Reserves, including her personal challenges such as an assault incident during her service. She shares her journey of becoming a young mother at 20 and raising her sons, Marcus and Tyler, along with husband Lawrence. Vonda tells us all about adopting her great-niece Mimi and their interactions with the foster care system.

 

Cocktail: Crown Royal and RedBull

Snack Time: Tortilla chips and Rotel tomatoes

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