Two Parents & A Podcast

This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, we’re joined by Dr. Siggie Cohen — Child Development & Parenting Specialist — to talk all things discipline. The first thing we learned - discipline doesn’t ACTUALLY mean punishment (and definitely not spanking). Dr. Siggie walks us through what discipline REALLY is, when it should begin (earlier than you think), and how to respond with clarity (not frustration) when your toddler tests the limits. We also get into how communication sets the tone for everything, a real-life example of disciplining a 5-year-old, and her thoughts on gentle parenting (+ how her approach differs).  Dr. Siggie leaves us with her biggest takeaways on raising disciplined, confident kids — and honestly, this one feels like a masterclass for anyone with toddlers or young kids!!!  LOVE YOU GUYS! Timestamps: 00:00:00 Welcome back to Two Parents & A Podcast! 00:01:02 Meet Dr. Siggie Cohen – Child Development & Parenting Specialist 00:04:18 What discipline really means (spoiler: it’s not punishment) 00:05:40 When should discipline actually begin? 00:10:54 How to handle a defiant toddler without losing your cool 00:17:37 Why communication is the foundation of early discipline 00:21:40 Is there ever a time when punishment makes sense? 00:25:16 A real-life scenario: disciplining a 5-year-old 00:31:50 Shaping your overall parenting mindset with Dr. Siggie’s approach 00:35:52 Gentle parenting vs. clear parenting 00:39:34 Dr. Siggie on spanking & other physical discipline methods 00:41:54 Dr. Siggie’s final takeaways on raising disciplined, confident kids 00:46:51 Thank you for listening! #twoparentsandapod --------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our sponsors this week: *Harbor: Restore your peace of mind with Harbor. Go to https://www.harbor.co/TWOPARENTS for $50 off and experience the security every parent deserves. *Bilt: Earn points on rent and around your neighborhood, wherever you call home, by going to https://www.joinbilt.com/TWOPARENTS.  *Goodles: Goodles are available nationwide at Target, Walmart, and many other major grocery stores and retailers. Don’t forget to try the new single-serve cups! *Quince: Keep it classic and cozy this fall with long-lasting staples from Quince. Go to https://www.Quince.com/alex for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. --------------------------------------------------------------- Listen to the pod on YouTube/Spotify/Apple: https://www.youtube.com/@twoparentsandapod https://open.spotify.com/show/7BxuZnHmNzOX9MdnzyU4bD?si=5e715ebaf9014fac https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-parents-a-podcast/id1737442386 --------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Two Parents & A Podcast: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/twoparentsandapod TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@twoparentsandapod Follow Alex Bennett: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/justalexbennett TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@justalexbennett Follow Harrison Fugman: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/harrisonfugman TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@harrisonfugman Find our guest: Website | https://drsiggie.com/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/dr.siggie/ TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@parenting.with.dr.siggie --------------------------------------------------------------- Powered by: Just Media House – https://www.justmediahouse.com/ --------------------------------------------------------------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Two Parents & A Podcast — we’re breaking down the 5 BIGGEST surprises of being first-time parents. **BEFORE WE GET INTO IT - WE’RE SORRY THERE’S NO VIDEO!!! (We had a power outage with like 5 mins left in the episode and we could only recover the audio)** Back to the surprises - from the breastfeeding journey to how quickly you adapt (yes, you can change a diaper in the back of a car), we’re sharing the unexpected lessons and little joys we’ve learned in year one. We also cover the stuff no one tells you: toys are overrated, your capacity for love grows in ways you never imagined, and finding community is just as important as anything else. Before the big list, we’re talking first birthday parties (and Canadian Thanksgiving?!), kids at weddings, a quick etiquette lesson, and our official top 3 restaurants in the U.S. Later: a debate about whether you should pre-toast French toast (a note from Jules: “NO!!!”), the hot take that parents with 4 kids are actually LESS stressed, and a PSA on the biggest choking risks for kids. LOVE YOU GUYS!!! Timestamps: 00:00:00 Welcome back to Two Parents & A Podcast! 00:00:48 Trying something new with workouts 00:04:03 A look inside Harrison’s brain  00:07:38 First birthday party, Canadian Thanksgiving & kids at weddings (continued) 00:16:28 A quick etiquette lesson 00:18:42 Top 3 restaurants in the U.S. 00:20:54 Our top 5 surprises of parenting so far 00:47:20 Should you pre-toast French toast? 🤔 00:50:12 Things We DMed Each Other: Parents with 4 kids are less stressed 00:52:34 This Week I Learned: The biggest choking risks for kids 00:56:08 LOVE YOU GUYS! #twoparentsandapod --------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our sponsors this week: *OneSkin: OneSkin is the world's first skin longevity company. For a limited time, try OneSkin with 15% off using code TWOPARENTS at https://www.oneskin.co. After you purchase, they’ll ask you where you heard about them — please support our show and tell them we sent you! *Regain: This episode is brought to you by Regain Couples Therapy, powered by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.regain.com/TWOPARENTS and get on your way to being your best self. *Perelel: Exclusive for our listeners — new customers can enjoy 20% off their first order with code TWOPARENTS at https://www.perelelhealth.com. *Boll & Branch: Make upgrading your bed easier than ever with curated Bundles for a sanctuary of comfort. For a limited time, get 20% off Bed Bundles at https://www.BollandBranch.com/alex. Exclusions apply. --------------------------------------------------------------- Listen to the pod on YouTube/Spotify/Apple: https://www.youtube.com/@twoparentsandapod https://open.spotify.com/show/7BxuZnHmNzOX9MdnzyU4bD?si=5e715ebaf9014fac https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-parents-a-podcast/id1737442386 --------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Two Parents & A Podcast: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/twoparentsandapod TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@twoparentsandapod Follow Alex Bennett: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/justalexbennett TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@justalexbennett Follow Harrison Fugman: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/harrisonfugman TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@harrisonfugman --------------------------------------------------------------- Powered by: Just Media House – https://www.justmediahouse.com/ --------------------------------------------------------------- Key words: first-time parenting surprises, parenting podcast, Alex Bennett, Harrison Fugman, Two Parents and a Podcast, breastfeeding journey, parenting lessons, partner support, capacity for love, adapting as new parents, parenting community, baby’s first year, toys overrated, parenting hacks, Canadian Thanksgiving, kids at weddings, choking hazards kids, family etiquette, best restaurants USA, French toast debate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Two Parents & A Podcast — we’re answering ALL of your engagement questions! From the story behind Harrison’s proposal book (and where he actually got it) to what life feels like now that we’re officially engaged, we’re giving you the full play-by-play. We get into the juicy topics you guys asked about: our updated thoughts on a prenup, whether Alex will legally change her last name, and how we handled judgment around having a baby before marriage.  Plus, the wedding talk — what kind of wedding we’re planning (traditional? city hall? somewhere in-between?), if we’ll invite kids (other than Tate), our one non-negotiable detail (spoiler alert: mine is CAKE), and whether there will actually be a bridal party / groomsmen. Basically, nothing’s off-limits this week… if you asked it, we answered it :)  LOVE YOU GUYS! Timestamps: 00:00:00 Welcome back to Two Parents & A Podcast! 00:01:50 The story behind the proposal book (and where Harrison got it) 00:05:34 Does anything feel different now that we’re engaged? 00:10:04 Updated thoughts on a prenup 00:14:24 Will Alex legally change her last name? 00:15:07 Handling judgment about having a baby before marriage 00:17:55 Was it hard not being married while raising a baby? (Insurance, logistics, etc.) 00:22:10 What type of wedding are we planning? (Traditional, city hall, or in-between?) 00:27:40 Our thoughts on inviting kids other than Tate to the wedding 00:30:32 The one non-negotiable detail for our wedding 00:32:03 Bridal party & groomsmen — will we have them? 00:35:00 LOVE YOU GUYS! #twoparentsandapod --------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our sponsors this week: *ZipRecruiter: Use ZipRecruiter, and save time hiring! 4 out of 5 employers who post on ZipRecruiter get a quality candidate within the first day. Try it for free at https://www.ziprecruiter.com/ALEX. *PAKA: Grab your PAKA hoodie and get a free pair of alpaca crew socks! Go to https://go.pakaapparel.com/TWOPARENTS and use code TWOPARENTS. *Harbor: Restore your peace of mind with Harbor — the only baby monitor designed to never fail you. Use code TWOPARENTS at https://harbor.co/TWOPARENTS for $50 off. *Hers: Whether you want to lose weight, grow thicker, fuller hair, or find relief for anxiety, Hers has you covered. Visit https://www.forhers.com/ALEX to get your personalized plan. Weight Loss by Hers is not available everywhere. Compounded products are not FDA-approved. Prescription required. See website for full details. --------------------------------------------------------------- Listen to the pod on YouTube/Spotify/Apple: https://www.youtube.com/@twoparentsandapod https://open.spotify.com/show/7BxuZnHmNzOX9MdnzyU4bD?si=5e715ebaf9014fac https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-parents-a-podcast/id1737442386 --------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Two Parents & A Podcast: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/twoparentsandapod TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@twoparentsandapod Follow Alex Bennett: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/justalexbennett TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@justalexbennett Follow Harrison Fugman: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/harrisonfugman TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@harrisonfugman --------------------------------------------------------------- Powered by: Just Media House – https://www.justmediahouse.com/ --------------------------------------------------------------- Key words: engagement Q&A, engagement podcast, proposal story, engagement ring details, Alex Bennett engagement, Harrison Fugman engagement, Two Parents and a Podcast, proposal book story, prenup discussion, changing last name after marriage, baby before marriage, wedding plans podcast, wedding non negotiables, bridal party or not, kids at weddings, relationship podcast, parenting and marriage, engagement advice Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Two Parents & A Podcast — WE’RE ENGAGED!!! From the full play-by-play of how it all went down, to how Harrison picked the ring, to how we celebrated after — we’re so excited to finally share all the details with you guys!!! (And yes… if you saw that girl on TikTok talking about the “engaged influencer,” that was us 😂). We’re gonna do a Q&A on Monday so drop every and all engagement question below!!!  In Things We DMed Each Other, we’re breaking down when women feel the most stressed (science says it’s exactly when you’d think) and sharing some parenting pro tips we think are total game-changers. And of course, we couldn’t wrap up without a Bicker of the Week — this time, it’s all about whether you should wash clothes before wearing them (shocking no one, we have very different takes). LOVE YOU GUYS — thanks for being part of this wild, wonderful ride with us! Timestamps: 00:00:00 Welcome back to Two Parents & A Podcast! 00:02:18 The story of our engagement 00:11:43 How Harrison picked the ring (+ ring details) 00:15:36 How we celebrated after the proposal 00:23:55 Does anyone else hate the word fiancé?! 00:25:00 Men’s wedding band thoughts 00:26:45 Things We DMed Each Other: When women experience the highest levels of stress 00:33:15 Things We DMed Each Other: Parenting pro tips 00:41:50 Bicker of the Week: Do you wash clothes before wearing them? 00:46:43 “Try again” proposals 00:48:15 LOVE YOU GUYS! #twoparentsandapod --------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our sponsors this week: *Nurture Life: For 55% off your order + FREE shipping, head to https://www.NurtureLife.com/TWOPARENTS and use code TWOPARENTS. *GOODLES: Trust us, you need some GOODLES mac & cheese in your life! Pick up GOODLES on your next shopping trip—it’s available nationwide at Target and Walmart, plus many other major grocery stores and retailers. And don’t forget the new single serve cups! *Fast Growing Trees: This Fall, Fast Growing Trees has the best deals for your yard, up to half off on select plants and other deals.  Listeners of our show get 15% OFF at https://www.FastGrowingTrees.com/TWOPARENTS when using the code TWOPARENTS at checkout. *Magnetic Me: Magnetic Me’s clothing makes changing time quick and easy – no zippers or buttons, just magnetic closures. New customers get 15% off their first order at https://www.MagneticMe.com --------------------------------------------------------------- Listen to the pod on YouTube/Spotify/Apple: https://www.youtube.com/@twoparentsandapod https://open.spotify.com/show/7BxuZnHmNzOX9MdnzyU4bD?si=5e715ebaf9014fac https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-parents-a-podcast/id1737442386 --------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Two Parents & A Podcast: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/twoparentsandapod TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@twoparentsandapod Follow Alex Bennett: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/justalexbennett TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@justalexbennett Follow Harrison Fugman: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/harrisonfugman TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@harrisonfugman --------------------------------------------------------------- Powered by: Just Media House – https://www.justmediahouse.com/ --------------------------------------------------------------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, we’re doing something a little different… we’re releasing a (previously unreleased) episode we recorded ONE YEAR AGO, the night before Tate was born. We tried to capture every thought, fear, and feeling leading up to the biggest moment of our lives—and answer the most asked questions we were getting at the time!!!  In this time capsule of a conversation, we share why we decided to schedule an induction, what we’d tell ourselves at the start of pregnancy, and our #1 piece of advice for anyone just beginning their pregnancy journey. We talk pregnancy food craving eras (lol), regrets, whether to put your baby on social media, and how we landed on Tate’s name (kind of). Plus, we guess what we thought birth and life post-baby would look like. Re-listening a year later was surreal, and we’re so excited for you guys to hear it. THANK YOU GUYS for being part of this journey from the very beginning—this one’s special :) LOVE YOU GUYS! Timestamps:  00:00:00 Welcome back to Two Parents & A Podcast 00:01:08 We recorded everything we were feeling the night before birth [unreleased from a year ago!] 00:10:53 Why we decided to schedule an induction 00:15:56 What we’d tell ourselves at the start of pregnancy 00:20:17 Our #1 piece of advice for those just starting their pregnancy journey 00:23:50 My pregnancy food craving eras 00:28:40 Our biggest pregnancy regret 00:32:56 Deciding whether to put the baby on social media 00:36:28 How we chose our baby’s name 00:37:27 Joining the #GirlDad club 00:42:36 What I think the birth process will be like 00:46:35 How we think life will change post-baby 00:50:47 LOVE YOU GUYS! #twoparentsandapod --------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our sponsors this week: *Neuro: For a limited time, you can get 20% off your first order at https://www.neurogum.com with code TWOPARENTS. You can also find Neuro at CVS and Amazon. *EveryPlate: Dig into flavor-packed meals your household will love! New customers can enjoy this special offer of only $1.99 per meal. Go to https://www.everyplate.com/podcast and use code TWOPARENTS199 to get started. Discount applied on your first box, limited time only. *BetterHelp: As the largest online therapy provider in the world, BetterHelp provides access to mental health professionals with a wide variety of expertise. Our listeners get 10% off their first month at https://www.betterhelp.com/TWOPARENTS. *Skims: Shop my favorite bras and underwear at https://www.skims.com/twoparents. After checkout, let them know we sent you! Select “podcast” in the survey and choose our show from the dropdown menu. #skimspartner --------------------------------------------------------------- Listen to the pod on YouTube/Spotify/Apple: https://www.youtube.com/@twoparentsandapod https://open.spotify.com/show/7BxuZnHmNzOX9MdnzyU4bD?si=5e715ebaf9014fac https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-parents-a-podcast/id1737442386 --------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Two Parents & A Podcast: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/twoparentsandapod TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@twoparentsandapod Follow Alex Bennett: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/justalexbennett TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@justalexbennett Follow Harrison Fugman: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/harrisonfugman TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@harrisonfugman --------------------------------------------------------------- Powered by: Just Media House – https://www.justmediahouse.com/ --------------------------------------------------------------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, we’re looking back on our first year as parents (Tate is 1 in T-1 week!!!). From the best and hardest moments to the products we swear by (and the ones we regret buying), we’re breaking down everything we’ve learned over the past 12 months. Plus, we get into food under one year old, the advice we wish we had about breastfeeding and pumping (PS im officially done!!!!) , and what helped us thrive year one as a couple. And of course, the fun stuff: in Things We DMed - a high school’s “Rejection Therapy” assignment (yes, kids literally asking to do the chicken dance for free food) and the frat prank that convinced a pledge he won the $1.8 billion Powerball (best prank ever or is this just mean??). And in This Week We Learned: “placebo sleep” is actually a thing… and it might change the way you think about a bad night’s sleep. WE LOVE YOU GUYS! So glad to be doing this parenting thing with all of you!!!  Timestamps:  00:00:00 Welcome back to Two Parents & A Podcast 00:01:30 Why parents count baby age in months (and now we get it) 00:03:37 I’m officially done pumping!!! 00:08:08 The best parenting moment of year one 00:10:00 The hardest (worst) moment of the first year 00:12:42 Our baby’s favorite toy of the year 00:14:20 The most useless baby toy we bought 00:17:58 The most surprising thing about year one of parenting 00:19:52 Best baby product that saved us this year 00:21:46 Biggest buyer’s remorse purchase 00:24:14 The most underrated baby item parents should know about 00:25:54 Our #1 piece of advice for new parents after one year 00:27:43 Our experience with food under one year old 00:31:57 Breastfeeding and pumping advice we wish we had 00:35:03 Relationship advice for surviving year one with a baby 00:38:02 Final thoughts on our first year of parenting  00:43:26 Things We DMed Each Other: “Rejection Therapy” high school class 00:45:00 Things We DMed Each Other: $1.8 billion Powerball prank 00:48:23 Things We Learned This Week: Placebo sleep 00:49:56 LOVE YOU GUYS!  #twoparentsandapod --------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our sponsors this week: *Fast Growing Trees: This Fall, Fast Growing Trees has the best deals for your yard, up to half off on select plants and other deals.  Listeners of our show get 15% OFF at https://www.FastGrowingTrees.com/TWOPARENTS when using the code TWOPARENTS at checkout. *Quince: Keep it classic and cozy this fall—with long-lasting staples from Quince. Go to https://www.Quince.com/Alex for free shipping and 365-day returns. *Bilt: Earn points on rent and around your neighborhood, wherever you call home, by going to https://www.joinbilt.com/TWOPARENTS. *Cozy Earth:  Go to https://www.cozyearth.com/TWOPARENTS for up to 40% off your new favorite pajama set and blanket!  --------------------------------------------------------------- Listen to the pod on YouTube/Spotify/Apple: https://www.youtube.com/@twoparentsandapod https://open.spotify.com/show/7BxuZnHmNzOX9MdnzyU4bD?si=5e715ebaf9014fac https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-parents-a-podcast/id1737442386 --------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Two Parents & A Podcast: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/twoparentsandapod TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@twoparentsandapod Follow Alex Bennett: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/justalexbennett TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@justalexbennett Follow Harrison Fugman: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/harrisonfugman TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@harrisonfugman --------------------------------------------------------------- Powered by: Just Media House – https://www.justmediahouse.com/ --------------------------------------------------------------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, we’re joined by Dr. Stephanie Culler — a microbiome scientist and baby gut health expert — to talk about one of the most important (and overlooked (like seriously we had no clue!!!)) parts of raising healthy kids: the gut. Dr. Culler breaks down what gut health actually is, why so many babies are born missing critical microbes, and what that means for things like chronic illness, food allergies, eczema, and even obesity later in life. Dr. Culler shares what parents can do in the first 1,000 days (from pregnancy through toddlerhood) to set their child up for lifelong health, from everyday food choices to the role of antibiotics, and how her groundbreaking study revealed that most babies around the world lack the microbes they need. We also get into practical solutions — like how parents can help restore those microbes through Persephone’s new infant & toddler synbiotic (or any pre/probiotic!!!) — plus the foods to focus on (and avoid), and why gut health should be part of every child’s standard care. If you’re curious about how to give your baby the healthiest start possible, this one’s packed with insights you won’t want to miss. LOVE YOU GUYS! Timestamps: 00:00:00 Welcome back to Two Parents & A Podcast!  00:02:07 Meet Dr. Stephanie Culler (Microbiome Scientist) 00:03:05 What is gut health—and why it matters for families  00:06:30 The current state of kids’ health in the U.S.— chronic illness, food allergies, eczema & obesity  00:10:50 The #1 thing parents can do to help kids live healthier lives  00:13:58 My Baby Biome study reveals a shocking global trend: most babies lack key gut microbes for lifelong health  00:19:34 How do we get babies this bacteria back? Introducing Persephone’s infant & toddler synbiotic  00:29:00 Building a better baby gut: recommended foods & foods to avoid  00:33:00 How antibiotics affect gut health in babies & kids (as early as during pregnancy) 00:38:00 Just how important is gut health for kids?—and making it standard of care  00:41:48 LOVE YOU GUYS!  #twoparentsandapod --------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our sponsors this week: *OneSkin: Get 15% off OneSkin with the code TWOPARENTS at https://www.oneskin.co/  #oneskinpod *Hers: Start your initial free online visit today at https://www.forhers.com/ALEX for your personalized weight loss treatment options. Hers Weight Loss is not available everywhere. Compounded products are not FDA-approved or verified for safety, effectiveness, or quality. Prescription required. Restrictions apply. Wegovy® and Ozempic® are not compounded. Actual price depends on product and plan purchased. --------------------------------------------------------------- Listen to the pod on YouTube/Spotify/Apple: https://www.youtube.com/@twoparentsandapod https://open.spotify.com/show/7BxuZnHmNzOX9MdnzyU4bD?si=5e715ebaf9014fac https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-parents-a-podcast/id1737442386 --------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Two Parents & A Podcast: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/twoparentsandapod TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@twoparentsandapod Follow Alex Bennett: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/justalexbennett TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@justalexbennett Follow Harrison Fugman: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/harrisonfugman TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@harrisonfugman Find our guest: Website | https://www.persephone.bio/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/persephone.bio TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@persephone.bio --------------------------------------------------------------- Powered by: Just Media House – https://www.justmediahouse.com/ --------------------------------------------------------------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, we’re asking the big parenting (and life) questions: should parenting education be required for every new mom and dad? Why is it so hard to name your kid? And… is breakfast really the most important meal of the day?? (do you guys know where this actually came from??). Before that, we’re debating when fall actually starts (September? weather? football?) and how football culture completely changes once you have kids. Plus, an “Unknown Number: The High School Catfish” review (this story is INSANE), and we’re back with more ads that have shaped US culture. And in Things We DMed: is AI really the future of dating apps (yes - according to the Bumble founder), and what happens when you cut ultra-processed foods for a month? (+ a practical tip!) LOVE YOU GUYS!!! Timestamps: 00:00:00 Welcome back to Two Parents & A Podcast! 00:00:49 Should parenting education be required for every new mom and dad? 00:03:44 Why is it so hard to name your child? 00:06:45 When does Autumn/Fall start for you? 00:09:55 How football culture shifts once you have kids 00:16:48 “Unknown Number: The High School Catfish” Review 00:22:26 In The Comments: Ads that shaped our culture pt. 2 00:30:00 Things We DMed Eachother: Bumble founder suggests AI is the future of dating apps 00:35:40 Things We DMed Eachother: “We went off ultra-processed foods for a month—here’s what really happened” #twoparentsandapod --------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our sponsors this week: *GOODLES: Trust us, you need some GOODLES mac & cheese in your life! Pick up GOODLES on your next shopping trip—it’s available nationwide at Target and Walmart, plus many other major grocery stores and retailers. And don’t forget the new single serve cups! *Hers: Start your initial free online visit today at https://www.forhers.com/ALEX for your personalized weight loss treatment options. Hers Weight Loss is not available everywhere. Compounded products are not FDA-approved or verified for safety, effectiveness, or quality. Prescription required. Restrictions apply. Wegovy® and Ozempic® are not compounded. Actual price depends on product and plan purchased. *Hungryroot: For a limited time get 40% off your first box PLUS get a free item in every box for life. Go to https://www.Hungryroot.com/TWOPARENTS and use code TWOPARENTS --------------------------------------------------------------- Listen to the pod on YouTube/Spotify/Apple: https://www.youtube.com/@twoparentsandapod https://open.spotify.com/show/7BxuZnHmNzOX9MdnzyU4bD?si=5e715ebaf9014fac https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-parents-a-podcast/id1737442386 --------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Two Parents & A Podcast: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/twoparentsandapod TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@twoparentsandapod Follow Alex Bennett: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/justalexbennett TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@justalexbennett Follow Harrison Fugman: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/harrisonfugman TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@harrisonfugman --------------------------------------------------------------- Powered by: Just Media House – https://www.justmediahouse.com/ --------------------------------------------------------------- Key words: alex bennett, harrison fugman, justalexbennett, two parents and a podcast, parenting classes, parenting education, baby names, hardest part of naming a baby, football culture with kids, fall vs autumn, high school catfish review, ads that shaped our culture, ultra processed foods, bumble ai dating apps, relationship podcast, parenting podcast, new parents advice Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Aliza Pressman (developmental psychologist, co-founder of Mount Sinai Parenting Center, host of the Raising Good Humans podcast & author of The 5 Principles of Parenting: Your Essential Guide to Raising Good Humans). From Dr. Aliza’s five core principles that every parent should know, to how to actually teach kids critical thinking, Aliza shares her science-backed advice for raising good humans in today’s world. We also dig into gentle parenting (and her honest take on it), the biggest mistake parents make, and what to do when you feel parental burnout creeping in. If you’ve ever wondered how to raise thoughtful, resilient kids and stay sane in the process — this one’s for you :-) LOVE YOU GUYS! 00:00:00 Welcome back to Two Parents & A Podcast! 00:00:15 Meet Dr. Aliza Pressman (developmental psychologist, author, mom & more!) 00:03:24 Dr. Aliza’s 5 Principles of Parenting explained 00:12:48 Putting the 5 principles into everyday parenting 00:30:45 Dr. Aliza’s #1 piece of parenting advice 00:33:45 The biggest mistake most parents make 00:36:56 Dr. Aliza’s honest take on gentle parenting 00:39:06 How to avoid parental burnout 00:47:27 Naming emotions & “closing the loop” with your kids 00:56:11 Understanding (and embracing) your child’s temperament 00:59:40 How taking care of yourself makes you a better parent 01:02:55 LOVE YOU GUYS!  #twoparentsandapod --------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our sponsors this week: *EveryPlate: Dig into these flavor-packed meals your household will love. New customers can enjoy this special offer of only $1.99 a meal. Go to ⁠https://www.everyplate.com/podcast⁠ and use code TWOPARENTS199 to get started. Applied as discount on first box, limited time only. *Greenlight: Don’t wait to teach your kids real-world money skills—start your risk-free Greenlight trial today at https://www.greenlight.com/TWOPARENTS.  *GOODLES: Trust us, you need some GOODLES mac & cheese in your life! Pick up GOODLES on your next shopping trip—it’s available nationwide at Target and Walmart, plus many other major grocery stores and retailers. And don’t forget the new single serve cups! --------------------------------------------------------------- Listen to the pod on YouTube/Spotify/Apple: https://www.youtube.com/@twoparentsandapod https://open.spotify.com/show/7BxuZnHmNzOX9MdnzyU4bD?si=5e715ebaf9014fac https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-parents-a-podcast/id1737442386 --------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Two Parents & A Podcast: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/twoparentsandapod TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@twoparentsandapod Follow Alex Bennett: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/justalexbennett TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@justalexbennett Follow Harrison Fugman: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/harrisonfugman TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@harrisonfugman Find our guest: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/raisinggoodhumanspodcast Website | https://www.draliza.com/ Book | https://www.amazon.com/Principles-Parenting-Essential-Raising-Humans/dp/166801453X --------------------------------------------------------------- Powered by: Just Media House – https://www.justmediahouse.com/ --------------------------------------------------------------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, we’re letting Harrison in on the “girls’ dinner” conversations. Women in menopause can still get pregnant?! The world’s first pregnancy robot is here?! And the most out-of-the-box push present ideas… (He genuinely didn’t understand how we got here, but that’s just girls’ dinner for you.) That led us straight into the “male loneliness epidemic” (have you guys heard of this??) and what we think could actually help. Before that, we kicked things off with the best new-mom advice I ever got (professional family photos—life-changing), why I caved on Tate’s first birthday party (I swore we weren’t doing it), and the “Chief of Flights” parenting hack (one owns the trip there vs. the trip back). And for the fun stuff: culture-shifting marketing campaigns (Gillette basically invented leg shaving??) and a classic Bicker of the Week: is it actually legal to turn left on red?! (I had NO idea.) LOVE YOU GUYS!!! Timestamps: 00:00:00 Welcome back to Two Parents & A Podcast! 00:00:46 The new-mom advice I’ll never forget (professional family photos) 00:06:00 I changed my mind (we’re having a 1st birthday party) 00:12:09 Parenting hack: “Chief of Flights” (who owns the trip there vs. back) 00:15:10 Can women in menopause still get pregnant with IVF? 00:24:00 China builds the world’s first ‘pregnancy robot’ 00:33:30 5 push presents you’ve never heard of 00:41:33 Our thoughts on the ‘male loneliness epidemic’ 00:50:10 Things We DMed Eachother: Gillette & culture-shifting campaigns 00:54:18 Bicker of the Week: Is it legal to turn left on red? 00:56:00 LOVE YOU GUYS! #twoparentsandapod --------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our sponsors this week: * ZipRecruiter: Experience hiring speed AND quality — with ZipRecruiter. Go to https://www.ZipRecruiter.com/ALEX right now to try it for free! *Nurture Life: For 55% off your order + FREE shipping, head to https://www.NurtureLife.com/TWOPARENTS and use code TWOPARENTS. *Cozy Earth: Upgrade your summer. Go to https://www.cozyearth.com/TWOPARENTS for up to 40% off best-selling temperature-regulating sheets, apparel, and more.  --------------------------------------------------------------- Listen to the pod on YouTube/Spotify/Apple: https://www.youtube.com/@twoparentsandapod https://open.spotify.com/show/7BxuZnHmNzOX9MdnzyU4bD?si=5e715ebaf9014fac https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-parents-a-podcast/id1737442386 --------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Two Parents & A Podcast: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/twoparentsandapod TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@twoparentsandapod Follow Alex Bennett: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/justalexbennett TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@justalexbennett Follow Harrison Fugman: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/harrisonfugman TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@harrisonfugman --------------------------------------------------------------- Powered by: Just Media House – https://www.justmediahouse.com/ --------------------------------------------------------------- Key words: alex bennett, justalexbennett, harrison fugman, two parents and a podcast, push presents, unique push present ideas, pregnancy robot, IVF after menopause, male loneliness epidemic, parenting hacks, chief of flights parenting tip, first birthday party planning, new mom advice, professional family photos, culture shifting marketing campaigns, gillette ad history, relationship podcast, parenting podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, we’re joined by Allison & Stephen Ellsworth — founders of Poppi (yes, that billion-dollar soda brand you see everywhere right now). We talk about their journey from quitting corporate jobs to building a beverage empire, what life looked like before Poppi, and how they balance entrepreneurship with parenting. We get into all the good stuff: what it’s like working with your spouse (including their biggest fight) to how they’re raising kids without entitlement (and gamifying chores so kids actually learn the value of money). Plus, the advice they’d give their younger selves.  And of course, a little chaos as always — Allison & Stephen brought a Bicker of the Week (should downtime be scheduled on vacation?) and a final big question: are they proud of themselves? LOVE YOU GUYS! --------------------------------------------------------------- Allison and Stephen pitched SHARK TANK 7 years ago as Mother Beverage (then renamed Poppi) and they landed a deal with our guest Shark that day Rohan Oza. Allison returns on SHARK TANK this time as a guest Shark, crossing the rug to join the panel of Sharks due to her success with Poppi. The new 17th season premieres on Wed, Sept 24 on ABC on a new night/time (Wednesdays at 10pm ET/9 CT). --------------------------------------------------------------- Timestamps:  00:00:00 Welcome back to Two Parents & a Podcast! 00:01:10 Meet Allison & Stephen Ellsworth (founders of Poppi) 00:03:39 Life before Poppi 00:05:55 Quitting corporate jobs to build a beverage empire 00:10:46 Parenting while building a business (how to balance it all) 00:14:58 Allison & Stephen’s advice for parents starting a new venture 00:17:20 Working with your spouse (biggest fight & lessons learned) 00:31:23 Raising kids without entitlement 00:34:17 Gamifying chores & teaching kids the value of money 00:42:40 The advice they’d give their younger selves 00:56:43 Bicker of the Week (primary bedroom, scheduled downtime) 01:00:10 Behind the Alix Earle x Poppi partnership 01:04:40 Taking on investors & scaling a 2 billion-dollar business 01:07:57 Are Allison & Stephen proud of themselves?!  01:12:45 LOVE YOU GUYS!  #twoparentsandapod --------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our sponsors this week: *Magic Spoon: Get $5 off your next order at https://www.MagicSpoon.com/TWOPARENTS. *Greenlight: Don’t wait to teach your kids real-world money skills—start your risk-free Greenlight trial today at https://www.greenlight.com/TWOPARENTS. *Skims: Shop my favorite bras and underwear at  https://www.skims.com/twoparents *Bilt Rewards: Earn points on rent and around your neighborhood, wherever you call home, by going to https://www.joinbilt.com/TWOPARENTS --------------------------------------------------------------- Listen to the pod on YouTube/Spotify/Apple: https://www.youtube.com/@twoparentsandapod https://open.spotify.com/show/7BxuZnHmNzOX9MdnzyU4bD?si=5e715ebaf9014fac https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-parents-a-podcast/id1737442386 --------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Two Parents & A Podcast: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/twoparentsandapod TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@twoparentsandapod Follow Alex Bennett: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/justalexbennett TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@justalexbennett Follow Harrison Fugman: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/harrisonfugman TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@harrisonfugman Find our guest: Allison Ellsworth | https://www.instagram.com/allisonellsworth Stephen Ellsworth | https://www.instagram.com/stephenellsworth_ --------------------------------------------------------------- Powered by: Just Media House – https://www.justmediahouse.com/ --------------------------------------------------------------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, we’re diving into power dynamics in relationships (we call them power points - Jules thought we were talking about Microsoft LMAO), weaning from breastfeeding (T-4 weeks), and what it’s like parenting near family (spoiler alert: we’re sleeping!!)  Before all that - Air Canada flight attendants were striking (yes, we’re still in Vancouver), and we’ve got some updated Canada recs for your next trip (don’t worry, no chains this time… maybe). Then get into the whole process of weaning from breastfeeding/pumping (and if it’s the final frontier to feel like yourself again postpartum).  Plus: the age-old stain debate (are you a blotter or a rubber?), Skechers made a shoe with a secret AirTag pocket (actually kind of genius - but the internet is mad), a Ryanair flight meltdown over a crying baby, and the kids’ product that somehow reinvented the landline. Oh, and wait until you hear about the subscription service that had us in shock (mostly because like can we stop making a subscription for everything!!!?).  LOVE YOU GUYS!!! Timestamps: 00:00:00 Welcome back to Two Parents & A Podcast 00:02:04 Why were air Canada flight attendants striking? 00:07:59 Parenting with family nearby 00:12:24 Weaning from breastfeeding/pumping 00:18:02 Alex’s updated Vancouver recs  00:23:14 Power dynamics in a relationship 00:35:03 Bicker of the Week: Should you blot or rub a stain? 00:38:09 Things We DMed Eachother: New Skechers shoe has hidden AirTag pocket 00:41:40 Things We DMed Eachother: Ryanair Flight goes off the rails after crying baby sparks brawl 00:46:03 Kids Product of the Week: Tin Can - The Landline, Reinvented for Kids 00:48:55 Brain Break: We can’t believe there’s a subscription for THIS?!  00:50:12 LOVE YOU GUYS!  #twoparentsandapod --------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our sponsors this week: *Boll & Branch: Get 15% off plus free shipping on your first set of sheets at https://www.BollAndBranch.com/alex  *Bilt Rewards: Earn points on rent and around your neighborhood, wherever you call home, by going to https://www.joinbilt.com/TWOPARENTS *Hello Fresh: Go to https://www.HelloFresh.com/TWOPARENTS10FM to get 10 Free Meals with a free item for life. One per box with active subscription. *Magic Spoon: Get $5 off your next order at https://www.MagicSpoon.com/TWOPARENTS. --------------------------------------------------------------- Listen to the pod on YouTube/Spotify/Apple: https://www.youtube.com/@twoparentsandapod https://open.spotify.com/show/7BxuZnHmNzOX9MdnzyU4bD?si=5e715ebaf9014fac https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-parents-a-podcast/id1737442386 --------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Two Parents & A Podcast: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/twoparentsandapod TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@twoparentsandapod Follow Alex Bennett: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/justalexbennett TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@justalexbennett Follow Harrison Fugman: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/harrisonfugman TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@harrisonfugman --------------------------------------------------------------- Powered by: Just Media House – https://www.justmediahouse.com/ --------------------------------------------------------------- Key words: power dynamics in relationships, parenting with family nearby, breastfeeding weaning, pumping journey, postpartum identity, Vancouver travel recs, Alex Bennett, Harrison Fugman, Two Parents & A Podcast, blot vs rub stain, Skechers AirTag shoe, Ryanair crying baby brawl, kids landline Tin Can, weird subscriptions 2025, parenting podcast, relationship podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Morgan Cutlip (PhD in Psychology, relationship expert & author of ‘A Better Share: How Couples Can Tackle the Mental Load for More Fun, Less Resentment, and Great Sex’) to talk all things love, parenting, and partnership. From the invisible mental load moms carry (and how it can silently kill your relationship) to why weekly marriage meetings actually work (and how to have them!!!), Dr. Morgan shares her research + real-life advice for building a relationship that thrives after kids. We also get into initiative, resentment, and her #1 secret for a long + happy marriage. If you’ve ever felt like you’re carrying too much, wondering how to bring it up without starting World War III, or just looking for ways to reconnect with your partner—this one’s for you :-)  LOVE YOU GUYS!  Timestamps: 00:00:00 Welcome back to Two Parents & A Podcast! 00:00:12 Meet Dr. Morgan Cutlip (PhD in Psychology, author and relationship expert0 00:07:15 Is mom’s happiness is the key to your child's happiness? 00:13:32 What is the "mental load" and how is mismanaging it killing your relationship? 00:20:04 How to bring up the mental load conversation without starting a fight 00:25:50 The importance of a weekly relationship meeting  00:33:31 The importance of taking initiative in relationships  00:40:12 The #1 thing you need for a long and happy marriage 00:47:50 LOVE YOU GUYS!  #twoparentsandapod --------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our sponsors this week: *BetterHelp: As the largest online therapy provider in the world, BetterHelp can provide access to mental health professionals with a diverse variety of expertise. Our listeners get 10% off their first month at https://www.BetterHelp.com/TWOPARENTS. *Hers: Start your initial free online visit today at https://www.forhers.com/ALEX for your personalized weight loss treatment options. Hers Weight Loss is not available everywhere. Compounded products are not FDA-approved or verified for safety, effectiveness, or quality. Prescription required. Restrictions apply. Wegovy® and Ozempic® are not compounded. Actual price depends on product and plan purchased. *Pendry Newport Beach: Huge thank you to Pendry Newport Beach for hosting us for this episode. Check them out at https://www.instagram.com/pendrynewportbeach & don’t miss The Elwood Club at https://www.instagram.com/elwoodclub/?hl=en — a modern members’ club built on the traditions of luxury hospitality, located within Pendry Newport Beach. --------------------------------------------------------------- Listen to the pod on YouTube/Spotify/Apple: https://www.youtube.com/@twoparentsandapod https://open.spotify.com/show/7BxuZnHmNzOX9MdnzyU4bD?si=5e715ebaf9014fac https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-parents-a-podcast/id1737442386 --------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Two Parents & A Podcast: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/twoparentsandapod TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@twoparentsandapod Follow Alex Bennett: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/justalexbennett TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@justalexbennett Follow Harrison Fugman: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/harrisonfugman TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@harrisonfugman Find our Guest: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/drmorgancutlip Website | https://drmorgancutlip.com/  Book | https://www.amazon.com/Better-Share-Couples-Tackle-Resentment/dp/1400239672  --------------------------------------------------------------- Powered by: Just Media House – https://www.justmediahouse.com/ --------------------------------------------------------------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, we’re diving into the benefits of family dinner (we’re feeling VALIDATED), baby shower do’s and don’ts (including one MAJOR mistake we made), and an in-depth review of the Karen Read trial (yep, you read that right). Before all that… we’re in Vancouver!!!! Our FIRST international episode (unless someone digs up that one from the lost files). Harrison rapid-fires his travel recs to help YOU plan your next trip (sorry in advance—he named a chain lol). We also get into how our parents’ habits shaped us, the joy of Sunday night dinners, and a new rule that has completely SAVED movie night. Then the fun stuff—our picks for the absolute BEST gifts for new moms (the last one may surprise you). And in Things We DMed: the most attractive (and unattractive) hobbies a man can have, plus… Gen Z is apparently sucking on WHAT?! OK LOVE YOU GUYS!!! 00:00:00 Welcome back to Two Parents & A Podcast! 00:04:02 Rapid-fire Vancouver recommendations for your next trip 00:07:05 Our craziest airport horror stories 00:12:32 How your parents’ habits shape who you are today 00:14:40 Sunday night family dinner 00:20:15 Our thoughts on the Karen Read trial 00:27:15 New rule that solved our movie night problem 00:31:46 Baby shower do's and don'ts 00:37:33 The absolute best gifts for new moms 00:47:45 The most attractive (and unattractive) hobbies a man can have 00:52:00 Gen Z's new anxiety trend: PACIFIERS?!  00:52:50 #1 parenting hack: family dinners 00:55:08 THANK YOU FOR LISTENING!!!  #twoparentsandapod --------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our sponsors this week: Hers: Start your initial free online visit today at https://www.forhers.com/ALEX for your personalized weight loss treatment options. Hers Weight Loss is not available everywhere. Compounded products are not FDA-approved or verified for safety, effectiveness, or quality. Prescription required. Restrictions apply. Wegovy® and Ozempic® are not compounded. Actual price depends on product and plan purchased. Cozy Earth: Head to https://www.CozyEarth.com and use code TWOPARENTS for up to 40% off! And if you get a Post-Purchase Survey, make sure to let them know you heard about Cozy Earth right here!  Quince: Give your summer closet an upgrade—with Quince. Go to https://www.Quince.com/Alex for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five-day returns.  --------------------------------------------------------------- Listen to the pod on YouTube/Spotify/Apple: https://www.youtube.com/@twoparentsandapod https://open.spotify.com/show/7BxuZnHmNzOX9MdnzyU4bD?si=5e715ebaf9014fac https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-parents-a-podcast/id1737442386 --------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Two Parents & A Podcast: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/twoparentsandapod TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@twoparentsandapod Follow Alex Bennett: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/justalexbennett TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@justalexbennett Follow Harrison Fugman: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/harrisonfugman TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@harrisonfugman --------------------------------------------------------------- Powered by: Just Media House – https://www.justmediahouse.com/ --------------------------------------------------------------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we are joined by a lactation expert to talk about all things breastfeeding. Naiomi Catron is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), former labor & delivery nurse, and author of Milk’D: Finding Your Flow In The First Weeks of Breastfeeding. We kick things off with the most common breastfeeding mistake Naomi sees new moms make (and how to fix it), plus how to maximize your milk production in those first days after birth (spoiler alert: it involves a plastic spoon!?).  Naiomi tells us the difference between breast milk and formula (and the point that “breast is best” totally MISSES). She also answer whether or not “just one drop” of breast milk is beneficial for a newborn.  From pacifiers to the best ways to increase milk supply to when you can finally drop that middle-of-the-night pumping session — Naomi has the answers. Plus, a personal favorite - she shares the role dads can play in making the whole breastfeeding process easier. Whether you’re pregnant, in the thick of it, or just curious about the science and strategy behind feeding a newborn, this episode is full of the kind of no-BS, expert-informed advice every parent needs to hear. Timestamps: 00:00:00 Welcome back to Two Parents & A Podcast! 00:01:45 Introducing Naomi Catron, Lactation Expert (RNC-OB, IBCLC) 00:02:24 Breastfeeding mistakes: What is the most common mistake new moms make? 00:06:48 How to maximize breast milk production when your baby is born 00:10:24 Newborn milk needs: How much milk does a newborn baby really need? 00:13:13 Breast milk vs. formula: The breastfeeding vs. formula debate 00:21:02 Is one drop of breast milk really beneficial for a baby? Breast milk benefits 00:22:12 Pacifiers and breastfeeding: Should a breastfeeding baby be given a pacifier? 00:24:32 Empowering moms: Your baby, your boobs, you're the boss 00:26:38 The best way to increase milk supply 00:34:00 Pumping and supply: Dropping the middle of the night pumping session 00:40:41 Breastfeeding vs. pumping: Which is better for mom/baby? 00:47:59 Latching and switching breasts: How to know when to switch sides 00:50:10 Dad's role in breastfeeding: How can dads support their breastfeeding partner? 00:59:30 Thank you for listening! #twoparentsandapod --------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our sponsors this week: *Miracle Mama: Head to miraclemama.com to shop and use the code TWOPARENTS for 20% off! *Magic Spoon: Get $5 off your next order at https://www.MagicSpoon.com/TWOPARENTS or look for Magic Spoon on Amazon or in your nearest grocery store. *ZipRecruiter: Experience hiring speed AND quality — go to https://www.ZipRecruiter.com/ALEX right now to try it for free! *Hungryroot: For a limited time get 40% off your first box PLUS get a free item in every box for life. Go to www.Hungryroot.com/TWOPARENTS and use code TWOPARENTS --------------------------------------------------------------- Listen to the pod on YouTube/Spotify/Apple: https://www.youtube.com/@twoparentsandapod https://open.spotify.com/show/7BxuZnHmNzOX9MdnzyU4bD?si=5e715ebaf9014fac https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-parents-a-podcast/id1737442386 --------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Two Parents & A Podcast: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/twoparentsandapod TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@twoparentsandapod Follow Alex Bennett: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/justalexbennett TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@justalexbennett Follow Harrison Fugman: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/harrisonfugman TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@harrisonfugman Find our Guest: Milk Diva | https://www.instagram.com/milk_diva/ Naiomi Catron | https://www.instagram.com/boobbossbusiness/ Get Naiomi’s Book, Milk’D | https://www.milkdiva.com/milkdbook  --------------------------------------------------------------- Powered by: Just Media House – https://www.justmediahouse.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, we’re talking house upgrades (sorry Jules), hosting duties, and FAFO parenting (is anyone else seeing this EVERYWHERE?). We kick things off with a travel insurance debate (is it a scam or are we just unlucky?), a pilot who called in “not feeling it,” and a quick convo about why no one trusts the media anymore 😬 In our house update, we break down where we’re splurging vs. saving (somehow both at the same time), review Flock’s new turkey bacon jerky (no free ads LMAO), and share a “pinch me” moment from this week around the neighborhood. We’re also hosting a baby shower (surprise - the neighbors are having a baby!!!!!)— and this is gonna be fun (there will be beer in bay bottles). Plus, I reflect on my breastfeeding & pumping journey (spoiler alert: Sunday’s episode is a lactation consultant!!), and we wrap with Things We DMed Each Other: adult Happy Meals (yes, really) and our take on the FAFO school of parenting. OK LOVE YOU GUYS!!! Timestamps: 00:00:00 Welcome back to Two Parents & A Podcast! 00:03:42 Bicker of the Week: Is travel insurance worth it in 2025? 00:07:17 Pilot refuses to fly because he was ‘just not feeling it’ 00:14:40 Why no one trusts the media anymore 00:17:04 House Update: Saving vs. splurging 00:27:23 Turkey bacon jerky review (#NoFreeAds LMAO) 00:35:00 Neighborhood activities 00:37:45 We’re hosting a baby shower! 00:47:15 Breastfeeding/pumping journey reflection 00:55:51 Things We DMed Eachother: McDonald’s Adult Happy Meals 01:00:05 Things We DMed Eachother: FAFO parenting 01:03:40 LOVE YOU GUYS! #twoparentsandapod --------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our sponsors this week: *Magic Spoon: Get $5 off your next order at https://www.MagicSpoon.com/TWOPARENTS or look for Magic Spoon on Amazon or in your nearest grocery store. *BetterHelp: Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/TWOPARENTS and get on your way to being your best self. *ZipRecruiter: Experience hiring speed AND quality — go to https://www.ZipRecruiter.com/ALEX right now to try it for free! *Boll & Branch: Get 20% off plus free shipping on your first set of sheets at https://www.BollAndBranch.com/alex — limited time only. --------------------------------------------------------------- Listen to the pod on YouTube/Spotify/Apple: https://www.youtube.com/@twoparentsandapod https://open.spotify.com/show/7BxuZnHmNzOX9MdnzyU4bD?si=5e715ebaf9014fac https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-parents-a-podcast/id1737442386 --------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Two Parents & A Podcast: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/twoparentsandapod TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@twoparentsandapod Follow Alex Bennett: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/justalexbennett TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@justalexbennett Follow Harrison Fugman: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/harrisonfugman TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@harrisonfugman --------------------------------------------------------------- Powered by: Just Media House – https://www.justmediahouse.com/ --------------------------------------------------------------- Key words: home renovation, save vs splurge, baby shower planning, travel insurance 2025, FAFO parenting, breastfeeding journey, pumping reflections, neighborhood events, adult Happy Meal, parenting podcast, Two Parents & A Podcast, Alex Bennett, Harrison Fugman, couple podcast, pilot refuses to fly, turkey bacon jerky review, new parents, millennial parenting, house updates, trust in media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, we’re joined by the Brown-Underwoods: Colton Underwood (former Bachelor, NFL alum, podcast host, and media personality) and his husband Jordan C. Brown (podcaster & soon-to-be-retired political strategist). SUCH a fun double date! We cover it all: their love story, male infertility (including sperm rehab?!), IVF, and the wild ride of planning a birth via surrogate. We also ask the big questions like—did they choose their baby’s gender? Will they have more kids? (AND who’s the better driver???). Plus: night nurses, sleep training, screen time (really ALL OUR USUALS) + whether their son will play football (the answer might surprise you), and a fun round of The New Parents Game. And don’t forget to check out Colton’s brand new show Are You My First?, premiering Monday, August 18, on Hulu in the U.S. and Disney+ internationally —we can confirm: it’s GONNA BE GOOD. LOVE YOU GUYS! Timestamps: 00:00:00 Welcome back to Two Parents & A Podcast! 00:00:30 Why you shouldn’t tell people your baby name choice 00:04:53 Introduction to Colton Underwood & Jordan C. Brown 00:10:48 Colton & Jordan’s love story 00:18:25 Did Colton & Jordan choose the gender of their baby? 00:19:22 Male infertility & sperm rehab 00:23:25 The IVF & surrogacy process 00:26:13 Colton & Jordan’s birth plan 00:28:12 Will Colton & Jordan have more kids? 00:35:30 The digital lives of children: technology, screentime & AI 00:45:00 Bicker of the Week: Who’s the better driver?! 00:47:50 Autonomous vehicles & AI cont’d 00:53:20 Colton & Jordan’s biggest parenting splurge: night nurse & sleep training 00:57:37 Colton & Jordan’s #1 recommendation for new parents 01:00:55 The New Parents Game 01:03:46 Will Colton & Jordan’s son be allowed to play football? 01:05:42 Colton’s biggest learning from his time on reality TV 01:09:03 LOVE YOU GUYS! #twoparentsandapod ---------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our sponsors this week: * Greenlight: Don’t wait to teach your kids real-world money skills—start your risk-free Greenlight trial today at https://www.greenlight.com/TWOPARENTS. * Magic Spoon: Get $5 off your next order at https://www.MagicSpoon.com/TWOPARENTS or look for Magic Spoon on Amazon or in your nearest grocery store. * ZipRecruiter: Experience hiring speed AND quality — with ZipRecruiter. Go to https://www.ZipRecruiter.com/ALEX right now to try it for free! ---------------------------------------------------------------- Listen to the pod on YouTube/Spotify/Apple: https://www.youtube.com/@twoparentsandapod https://open.spotify.com/show/7BxuZnHmNzOX9MdnzyU4bD?si=5e715ebaf9014fac https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-parents-a-podcast/id1737442386 ---------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Two Parents & A Podcast: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/twoparentsandapod TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@twoparentsandapod Follow Alex Bennett: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/justalexbennett TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@justalexbennett Follow Harrison Fugman: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/harrisonfugman TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@harrisonfugman Follow our guests: Colton Underwood | https://www.instagram.com/coltonunderwood Jordan C. Brown | https://www.instagram.com/jordancbrown_ ---------------------------------------------------------------- Powered by: Just Media House – https://www.justmediahouse.com/ ---------------------------------------------------------------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, we’re sharing the relationship habits that have actually helped us (and YOU GUYS) stay connected as new parents — from daily 15-minute check-ins to remembering not to “talk through” your baby. We also talk about what it really means to support your partner through postpartum depression, and how we need to try going to bed at the same time (apparently this is a thing a lot of you guys do??). Before that, we dive into kindergarten cutoff dates (is it better to be old or young for your grade??), the great Diet Coke vs. Diet Pepsi debate, and our first ever MOVIE NIGHT REVIEW of Happy Gilmore 2. Plus, the new “fridge cigarettes” meme and a little closet clean-out convo (Harrison might need to watch the Marie Kondo show??). In Things We DMed Each Other, we’re taking on the hotel industry (check-in at 4pm, check-out at 11am? Really??) and decoding Gen Z’s newest phone greeting trend. WE LOVE YOU GUYS! Timestamps: 00:00:00 Welcome back to Two Parents & A Podcast! 00:00:45 Closet cleanout: How do you decide what you keep and what goes? 00:05:13 Movie night: Happy Gilmore 2 00:10:43 Have you heard of a ‘fridge cigarette’? 00:15:18 Bicker of the Week: Diet Coke vs. Diet Pepsi 00:18:38 Kindergarten cutoff dates 00:24:28 Keeping your relationship healthy as new parents 00:25:02 Healthy relationships habit: 15 minutes per day to connect 00:28:08 Healthy relationships habit: Greeting your partner first 00:31:58 Healthy relationships habit: Meeting checklist 00:37:46 Healthy relationships habit: Ask for help & know it will be heard 00:39:43 Healthy relationships habit: Going to bed at the same time 00:46:19 Healthy relationships habit: Don’t keep score 00:47:30 Healthy relationships habit: Don’t talk through your baby 00:49:25 Healthy relationships habit: Supporting your partner with postpartum depression 00:58:45 Things We DMed eachother: Hotel check-in vs. check-out times are a scam 01:01:10 Things We DMed eachother: Why is Gen Z answering the phone like THIS? 01:04:00 LOVE YOU GUYS! #twoparentsandapod ---------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our sponsors this week: * Nurture Life: For 55% off your order + FREE shipping, head to https://www.NurtureLife.com/TWOPARENTS and use code TWOPARENTS. * Bilt: Earn points on rent and around your neighborhood, wherever you call home, by going to https://www.joinbilt.com/TWOPARENTS. * Greenlight: Don’t wait to teach your kids real-world money skills—start your risk-free Greenlight trial today at https://www.greenlight.com/TWOPARENTS. * Hungryroot: For a limited time, get 40% off your first box PLUS get a free item in every box for life. Go to https://www.Hungryroot.com/TWOPARENTS and use code TWOPARENTS. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Listen to the pod on YouTube/Spotify/Apple: https://www.youtube.com/@twoparentsandapod https://open.spotify.com/show/7BxuZnHmNzOX9MdnzyU4bD?si=5e715ebaf9014fac https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-parents-a-podcast/id1737442386 ---------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Two Parents & A Podcast: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/twoparentsandapod TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@twoparentsandapod Follow Alex: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/justalexbennett TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@justalexbennett Follow Harrison: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/harrisonfugman TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@harrisonfugman ---------------------------------------------------------------- Powered by: Just Media House – https://www.justmediahouse.com/ ---------------------------------------------------------------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s our first Sunday episode of Two Parents & A Podcast!!!! We’re kicking off our new DOUBLE DATE series — where we bring on other couples to talk about love, parenting, internet chaos, and everything in between — and who better to start with than Matt & Abby? If you’ve been on the internet in the last five years, you’ve likely seen Matt & Abby (https://www.youtube.com/c/MattAbby) sharing their relationship, growing family, and real-life moments with their millions of followers. We get into why they chose to vlog the birth of their sons, how their perspective shifted after baby #2, and what led them to stop showing their kids’ faces online. We also talk about dealing with internet hate, the one thing they wish they hadn’t posted, and how they draw boundaries as a couple who lives much of their life publicly. Oh — and we do, of course, get into a classic Bicker of the Week: how early should you get to the airport? Stay tuned for more guests on Sundays. LOVE YOU GUYS! Timestamps:  00:00:00 Welcome back to Two Parents & A Podcast! 00:02:06 Intro to Matt & Abby  00:03:30 Have you heard of the Shettles method?!  00:07:48 Vlogging the birth of their sons  00:10:48 What will Matt & Abby do differently for baby #3? 00:16:08 Why Matt & Abby stopped showing their kids’ faces online 00:25:20 Dealing with internet hate  00:32:18 What’s the one thing Matt & Abby wish they didn’t put online? 00:39:10 The life Matt & Abby built for themselves - how it started & how it’s going  00:49:40 Bicker of the Week: How early should you get to the airport?!  00:56:55 Matt’s time blindness  01:00:25 What are Matt & Abby’s relationship boundaries online?  01:03:39 LOVE YOU GUYS!  #twoparentsandapod ---------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our sponsors this week:   Magic Spoon: Get $5 off your next order at https://www.MagicSpoon.com/TWOPARENTS or look for Magic Spoon on Amazon or in your nearest grocery store. ZipRecruiter: Experience hiring speed AND quality — with ZipRecruiter. Go to https://www.ZipRecruiter.com/ALEX right now to try it for free! Magnetic Me: Magnetic Me’s clothing makes changing time quick and easy – no zippers or buttons, just magnetic closures. New customers get 15% off their first order at https://www.MagneticMe.com Hungryroot: For a limited time, get 40% off your first box PLUS a free item in every box for life. Go to https://www.Hungryroot.com/TWOPARENTS and use code TWOPARENTS. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Listen to the pod on YouTube/Spotify/Apple: https://www.youtube.com/@twoparentsandapod https://open.spotify.com/show/7BxuZnHmNzOX9MdnzyU4bD?si=5e715ebaf9014fac https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-parents-a-podcast/id1737442386  ---------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Two Parents & A Podcast: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/twoparentsandapod TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@twoparentsandapod Follow Alex: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/justalexbennett TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@justalexbennett Follow Harrison: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/harrisonfugman TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@harrisonfugman ---------------------------------------------------------------- Powered by: Just Media House – https://www.justmediahouse.com/ ---------------------------------------------------------------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, we’re on a family beach vacation (s/o Nanit!) and putting in some WORK recording a bunch of fun interviews for you guys!!! If you didn’t know—we’re launching a second weekly episode (stay tuned this Sunday)!! We break down the four new formats, how they’ll differ from the main show, and why we’re so excited to bring more voices into the mix. Before that, we’re debating whether you should kiss on the first date, reminiscing about OUR first date, and sharing a big “Bicker of the Week” moment: checking a bag vs. carrying on. We also chat about eating off your partner’s plate (guess who’s guilty), updated travel tips with a 10-month-old, and how to make childhood feel magical. Oh—and we reveal the best day of the week to travel (spoiler: it’s Saturday PM, and we explain why). Plus, a quick house update, our take on LA traffic, and a cheesy but true reminder about doing what you love. WE LOVE YOU GUYS!  Timestamps: 00:00:00 Welcome back to Two Parents & A Podcast!  00:04:15 S/o to Nanit for helping us enjoy a beach vacation!  00:06:26 Love what you do and you’ll never work a day in your life (sry for the cheese!!!!) 00:15:45 Why I’m OK with LA traffic  00:20:46 Should you kiss on the first date?  00:27:15 Bicker of the Week: Checking a bag vs. Carrying-on 00:33:24 Is it OK to eat food off your partner’s plate?  00:39:58 Airport beers  00:44:04 Revised travel tips (for a 10 month old) 00:47:20 THIS is the best day of the week to travel 00:49:53 Weekly house update  00:53:30 Introducing our second weekly episode  01:03:36 Making childhood magical 01:07:10 LOVE YOU GUYS!  #twoparentsandapod ---------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our sponsors this week:   Nanit: Get 20% off The Travel Bundle at https://www.nanit.com?utm_source=Social&utm_medium=Influencer&utm_campaign=AlexBennett! Free shipping on orders $35+ Hers: Start your initial free online visit today at https://www.forhers.com/ALEX for your personalized weight loss treatment options. ZipRecruiter: Experience hiring speed AND quality — go to https://www.ZipRecruiter.com/ALEX right now to try it for free! Boll & Branch: Get 20% off plus free shipping on your first set of sheets at https://www.BollAndBranch.com/alex — limited time only. Quince: Give your summer closet an upgrade. Go to https://www.Quince.com/Alex for free shipping and 365-day returns. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Listen to the pod on YouTube/Spotify/Apple: https://www.youtube.com/@twoparentsandapod https://open.spotify.com/show/7BxuZnHmNzOX9MdnzyU4bD?si=5e715ebaf9014fac https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-parents-a-podcast/id1737442386  ---------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Two Parents & A Podcast: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/twoparentsandapod TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@twoparentsandapod Follow Alex: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/justalexbennett TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@justalexbennett Follow Harrison: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/harrisonfugman TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@harrisonfugman ---------------------------------------------------------------- Powered by: Just Media House – https://www.justmediahouse.com/ ---------------------------------------------------------------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices