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How To Talk So Little Kids Will Listen: Parenting Book Cliff Notes (Part 1 of 2)

2026-02-0101:11:39

Send us a text Tired of the toddler power struggles? This month on Moms of the Millennium, Rosie and Sarah are ditching the "because I said so" mantra and diving into the game-changing philosophy found in the best selling book, How to Talk So Little Kids Will Listen. Rosie goes through the book step by step, summarizing the advice for you so you don't have to read the whole thing yourself! We’re talking about the magic that happens when you stop fighting the tantrum and start leaning int...

Sweden, Portugal, Germany: How they parent over there

2026-01-0101:03:03

Send us a text A deep dive into the realities of raising a family abroad. In this episode of Moms of the Millennium, your hosts Rosie and Sarah are joined by a very special guest and dear friend, Catherine. As three American moms living abroad, they compare notes on the cultural shifts, the logistical hurdles, and the surprising joys of parenting in Europe. From the structured playgrounds of Germany to the sun-drenched cafes of Portugal and the progressive social systems of Sweden, this episo...

Expecting Better Part 2: Parenting Book Cliff Notes

2025-12-0101:01:38

Send us a text Welcome back, Millennial Moms! In Part 2 of our deep-dive into Emily Oster's game-changing book, Expecting Better: Why the Conventional Pregnancy Wisdom Is Wrong—and What You Really Need to Know, hosts Rosie and Sara are back and armed with more questions than answers. The book uses a data-driven, economist's approach to debunk pregnancy myths—challenging "rules" about everything from caffeine and alcohol consumption to prenatal testing and delivery choices. Oster encourages ex...

Expecting Better: Parenting Book Cliff Notes

2025-11-0101:03:06

Send us a text Ready to stop stressing about every pregnancy rule? Join Sarah and Rosie, as they tackle Emily Oster's highly-debated book, Expecting Better: Why the Conventional Pregnancy Wisdom Is Wrong—and What You Really Need to Know. Or is the conventional wisdom right actually? In this episode, we provide a full summary of the book's core arguments. While we appreciate the call for data-driven pregnancy, we also ask the tough questions: Does the data tell the whole story? Is Emily Oster'...

Achtung Baby: Parenting Book Cliff Notes

2025-09-3001:02:55

Send us a text Are German kids really that self-reliant? 🤔 Rosie and Sarah dive headfirst into the fascinating world of German parenting, inspired by Sara Zaske's book, Achtung Baby: An American Mom on the German Art of Raising Self-Reliant Children. This week, the Millennial Moms unpack concepts that might make helicopter parents clutch their pearls: "free-range" kindergarten (even in the , the focus on risk-taking, and the famously direct, no-nonsense communication style (the German Art of ...

Hunt Gather Parent: Parenting Book Cliff Notes

2025-09-0401:10:15

Send us a text What does parenting look like in Indigenous communities around the world? Can we use lessons from Indigenous moms and dads in our own families? These questions and more are explained in the book, "Hunt, Gather, Parent" by Michaeleen Doucleff. The author visited Maya, Inuit, and Hadza people to ask them about their parenting philosophy. In this candid and insightful conversation, your favorite millennial moms discuss: The "TEAM" framework: What is it and can it really help reduc...

Bringing Up Bebe: Parenting Book Cliff Notes

2025-07-3101:06:31

Send us a text French moms: blink twice if you need help! According to the popular parenting book, "Bringing up Bebe," you're out there living your best glamorous life and you absolutely love when your baby's pediatrician calls you fat. And going on a diet at 3 months post partum because your husband is entitled to a hot wife, is good actually! In this episode, Rosie gives you the summary of "Bringing Up Bebe," about how an American author in Paris learned all the secrets of French pare...

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