Milana has returned from her trip grateful and her cup full. The hosts discuss the importance of giving yourself a break. Sandeep discusses the response to his video about making bathtime fun and the importance of bringing playfulness into different situations. The two share some of their favorite takeaways from the Ben Sheenan episode. The Ben Sheenan episode is our election episode! Be sure to check it out.

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Author, comic, and political commentator Ben Sheenan and his mom join the podcast. We learn what sparked his interest in reading (his mom has a great trick, how sports are a great outlet, and what Ben is concerned about for the 2024 elections.

He is the author of What Does the Constitution Actually Say?: A Non-Boring Guide to How Our Democracy is Supposed to Work.

Milana Vayntrub and Sandeep Parikh have a heatfelt conversation about parenting your parents. Unfortunately, Sandeep's dad had suffered a stroke. Sandeep and his brothers had to make the trip home to ensure his care. Plus, the hosts reflect on their take aways from their conversation with Oova Founder/CEO Amy Divaraniya.

Oova Founder and CEO Amy Divaraniya joins the podcast. Oova supplies home test kits for woman to track and predict ovulation, and for women who may be starting perimenopause. She shares her fertility story with us. We learn about her families legacy with education, cherished moments with her son, and what makes a great parent.

Milana and Sandeep talk about kids acting up as they get older and mindful parenting, Also, they discuss the wonderful relationship Jimmy Pardo has with his son and the importance of parents discussing their failures with their kids.

Comedian and podcaster Jimmy Pardo (Never Not Funny, Conan, The Tonight Show) and his son join the show in a unique twist. Oliver, his 16 year old son, is featured in the pre-interview. We discuss the value of time over things, why golf sucks, traumatizing your child with rollercoasters, and why airports are stressful. These two really know each other. They almost had a perfect game!

Sandeep and Milana check in with each other on their parenting journeys. They discuss how the relationship between parents and children evolves over time, how there are no right answers, and learning to grieve.

Neuroscientist Greer Kirshenbaum and her mom discuss topics such as gentle parenting, the challenges of balancing work and family, and the role of parental expectations.

Check out her book The Nurture Revolution: Grow Your Baby’s Brain and Transform Their Mental Health through the Art of Nurtured Parenting.