Two Parents & A Podcast

• Being the “default parent” (+ moving into a hotel & crying babies on planes)

  Happy Thursday! This week, we dive into “default parent syndrome”—what it means, how it’s not good or bad (unless you’re experiencing it and you think it is!!), and how it could be your own fault if you’re the default parent?? But first - we talk about our housing update (I think we’re moving into a hotel… Eloise at the Plaza 🤝 Tate at the [insert Austin hotel here]), recap our Aspen trip (plus answered your questions about we handled childcare while traveling) and is it OK for babies to cry on planes (+ a bunch more of airplane talk lol). In Things We DMed Each Other, we talk about Frontier clapping back at Southwest and the viral TikTok trend on teaching kids to share. Then, we’re responding to your comments (trying this for the first time!!!) about building family traditions. And in this week’s Brain Break, we read a sweet (but hilarious) text from Harrison’s dad. We LOVE YOU GUYS! Timestamps: 00:00:00 Welcome back to Two Parents & A Podcast! 00:01:20 We made our “What Happens If…” housing plan 00:07:55 Aspen trip recap 00:13:33 How to find child care while traveling 00:19:33 The most amazing customer service experience 00:24:42 Crying babies on airplanes 00:32:05 Things We DMed Each Other: Southwest vs. Frontier 00:38:16 Things DMed Each Other: Teaching Kids to Share on TikTok 00:42:20 Responding To The Comments: Building Family Traditions 00:45:50 Listener Question: Being the “default parent” is exhausting… 00:58:20 Brain Break: A text from Harrison’s dad 01:00:02 LOVE YOU GUYS! #twoparentsandapod ---------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our sponsors this week: * Cozy Earth – Get up to 40% off Cozy Earth’s best-selling sheets, towels, pajamas, and more at https://www.CozyEarth.com/TWOPARENTS with code TWOPARENTS. And if you get a post-purchase survey, let them know you heard about Cozy Earth here! * Calm – For listeners of our show, Calm is offering an exclusive 40% off a Calm Premium Subscription at https://www.calm.com/TWOPARENTS. * Magnetic Me – Order Magnetic Me today for yourself or as the perfect gift for any parent! New customers get 15% off their first order at https://www.MagneticMe.com. * Ollie – Get 60% off your Welcome Kit when you subscribe at https://www.Ollie.com/TWOPARENTS and use code TWOPARENTS. Plus, they offer a Clean Bowl Guarantee—if you’re not completely satisfied with the first box, you’ll get your money back! * DraftKings – New players can get 500 CASINO SPINS ON A FEATURED GAME! Sign up at https://casino.draftkings.com/promos with code JUSTALEX and wager a minimum of $5 to receive 500 CASINO SPINS. The Crown Is Yours. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. In Connecticut, call 888-789-7777 or visit https://www.ccpg.org. Please play responsibly. 21+. Physically present in MI, NJ, PA, WV only. Void in CT and Ontario. Eligibility restrictions apply. New customers only. Non-withdrawable Casino Spins valid for featured game only and expire in 168 hours. Ends 4/27/25 at 11:59 PM ET. ---------------------------------------------------------------- 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

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• Breaking parenting “rules” (+ making an offer on a house & double date dynamics)

  Happy Thursday! We’re back with another episode, and this one has a little bit of everything. First up—the ongoing gift saga continues (because of course it’s not over yet - but this time we have a solution???). Then, we get into the dynamics of double dating—and how I might talk too much (I think it’s OK though bc I talk for a living? lol)  We intro’d solid foods this week!!! So we chat about that plus an update on my pumping/breastfeeding journey.  And in HUGE news… we made an offer on a house! We’re talking through all the house-hunting updates, property taxes & creeping on people on Zillow hahahha OH and an update on the nanny share… Also, we’re throwing a block party?! We might be THOSE neighbors now (or our neighbors might trying to be convince us to stay??).  In Things We DMed Each Other, we’re chatting drinking vs. social isolation and why all couples are actually the same. Listener Qs this week: Breaking parenting “rules” (and finding the joy in parenting) and our opinions on long-distance relationships. And we’re wrapping up with a Brain Break: the best & worst purchases from the first six months of parenthood (spoiler alert: our fav thing is cheap from Target!!!). We LOVE YOU GUYS!! Timestamps: 00:00:00 Welcome back to Two Parents & A Podcast!  00:01:35 The gift saga continues… 00:05:05 The dynamics of double dating 00:12:30 Introducing our 6 month old to solid foods + an update on my pumping/breastfeeding journey 00:21:37 We made an offer on a house!!! + other house hunting updates 00:33:00 We’re throwing a block party with the neighbors!!  00:35:10 Things We DMed Eachother: Drinking vs. Social Isolation 00:44:17 Things We DMed Eachother: All couples are the same 00:47:00 Listener Q: Breaking parenting “rules” + finding joy in parenting? 00:54:37 Listener Q: Opinions on long distance relationships? 01:02:20 Brain Break: Best & worst purchases in the first 6 months  01:05:15 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. Exclusions apply. See site for details. Ollie – Head to https://www.Ollie.com/TWOPARENTS, tell them all about your dog, and use code TWOPARENTS to get 60% off your Welcome Kit when you subscribe today! Plus, they offer a Clean Bowl Guarantee on the first box, so if you’re not completely satisfied, you’ll get your money back. DraftKings – New players can get 500 CASINO SPINS ON A FEATURED GAME! Sign up with code JUSTALEX and wager a minimum of $5 to receive 500 CASINO SPINS ON A FEATURED GAME. Only on DraftKings Casino. The Crown Is Yours. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. In Connecticut, call 888-789-7777 or visit https://www.ccpg.org. Please play responsibly. 21+. Physically present in MI, NJ, PA, WV only. Void in CT and Ontario. Eligibility restrictions apply. New customers only. Non-withdrawable Casino Spins valid for featured game only and expire in 168 hours. See terms at https://casino.draftkings.com/promos. Ends 4/27/25 at 11:59 PM ET. MeUndies – Get 20% off your first order, plus free shipping on orders of $75 or more, at https://www.MeUndies.com/ALEX, enter promo code ALEX. ---------------------------------------------------------------- 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Can friendships survive kids?! (+ supporting your partner & living a more spontaneous life)

  Happy Thursday! We’re back with another episode, and this one’s a fun one. Getting ahead of this now - I’m SORRY for the scream at the beginning (but I know you guys understand 🕷️🕷️). First up—Harrison just launched a new product (not an ad #NoFreeAds). Then, we get into our family’s secret languages (do you have one??), an update on Tate (she’s 6 months old!!! is this the end of pumping?), and the TL;DR of the house situation is that there’s no update and we’re like 30 days out. We’re also talking about friendship after kids—does having a baby mean losing friends? Does your FRIENDS having babies mean losing friends? And how can you be a supportive friend when your bestie becomes a parent? Plus a reminder to pay attention to how your friends talk about their partners!!! A sweet dad-to-be calls in and we share our #1 tips for prepping for baby. And, of course, we’re ending with the usual chaos—Fyre Festival 2 is somehow happening (allegedly), and we have some (alleged) thoughts. We LOVE YOU GUYS!! Timestamps: 00:00:00 Welcome back to Two Parents & A Podcast!
00:03:50 Harrison launched a new product!! (#NotAnAd lol)
00:07:35 Your family’s secret language
00:09:20 Tate is turning 6 months old (am I done pumping??)
00:12:55 Our weekly house update (TL;DR - there’s no update)
00:17:28 Skincare company recalls acne treatment due to cancer-linked chemicals?!
00:19:34 Things We DMed Eachother: Babysitting co-ops are a thing?!
00:25:15 Things We DMed Eachother: “My friends abandoned me when they had kids”
00:31:15 Listener Question: How can you be a supportive friend to new parents?
00:38:20 Pay attention to how your friends speak about their partners
00:45:50 Listener Question: How can I prepare to be a first-time dad?
00:48:20 Brain Break: Fyre Festival 2
00:51:45 LOVE YOU GUYS! #twoparentsandapod ---------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our sponsors this week: * Nutrafol – For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to https://www.Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code TWOPARENTS. * Ollie – Dogs deserve the best, and that means fresh, healthy food. Head to https://www.Ollie.com/TWOPARENTS, tell them all about your dog, and use code TWOPARENTS to get 60% off your Welcome Kit when you subscribe today! Plus, they offer a Clean Bowl Guarantee on the first box, so if you’re not completely satisfied, you’ll get your money back. * Calm – For listeners of our show, Calm is offering an exclusive offer of 40% off a Calm Premium Subscription at https://www.calm.com/TWOPARENTS. * Quince – Give yourself the luxury you deserve with Quince! Go to https://www.Quince.com/alex for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Listen to the pod on Spotify/Apple Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/7BxuZnHmNzOX9MdnzyU4bD?si=5e715ebaf9014fac
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• Is "No Kids Ever" a Relationship Deal Breaker? (+ house hunting & date night swaps)

  Happy Thursday! We’re back with another episode, and this one’s fun. First up—Apple just dropped a kid-friendly watch?! (Have they been listening to the pod??? LOL) Then, we get into date night swaps with the neighbors (GENIUS), house hunting stress (shoutout Zillow addiction), and a shocking revelation… Harrison just found out babies under six months can’t wear sunscreen (ps. Tate has NEVER worn sunscreen - apparently he just didn’t know why lmao). Introducing our new segment (OK we’re just testing it but…): Table Topics! It’s all about the convos you’d have at dinner with your “parent friends” - relationships, pop culture, personal finances, parenting—and we want to hear from you! This week: Is “no kids ever” a relationship deal breaker? Plus, pushing yourself out of your comfort zone. Let us know in the comments if you like the new segment, and drop a voice memo with your question/comment/take for next week - https://memo.fm/twoparentsandapod/ And, of course, we’re ending with the usual chaos—plane crashes, Katy Perry in space, and people (read: Harrison) screaming at Waymo cars. We LOVE YOU GUYS!! Timestamps: 00:00:00 Welcome back to Two Parents & A Podcast! 00:01:10 Apple came out with a kid-friendly watch?! 00:04:25 Date night swaps with the neighbors 00:07:40 Do you have a “side of the bed”?! 00:09:45 The house hunting continues… (s/o Zillow) 00:18:48 Harrison learns babies under 6 months can’t wear sunscreen 00:22:53 Table Topic: Is “no kids ever" a relationship deal breaker? 00:36:55 Table Topic: Getting out of your comfort zone 00:42:57 Things We DMed Eachother: Plane crashes & Katy Perry going to space 00:49:20 Brain Break: Yelling at Waymo’s 00:54:05 LOVE YOU GUYS! #twoparentsandapod ---------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our sponsors this week: Hers – Start your initial free online visit today at https://forhers.com/ALEX for personalized weight loss treatment options. Restrictions apply. Prescription required. Wegovy® and Ozempic® are not compounded. See site for details. Hungryroot – You’re going to love Hungryroot as much as I do! Take advantage of this exclusive offer: 40% off your first box PLUS a free item in every box for life. Go to https://Hungryroot.com/justalex and use code JUSTALEX. MeUndies – Get 20% off your first order, plus free shipping on orders of $75 or more at https://MeUndies.com/alex with promo code ALEX. Magnetic Me – Order Magnetic Me today! For yourself… or as a great gift for any parent! New customers get 15% off their first order at https://MagneticMe.com. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Listen to the pod on Spotify/Apple Podcasts: 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

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  55:40
• Talking to babies, buying a house & paying your kid for content

  Happy Thursday!!!! You might have seen the lady TikTok who speaks to her baby like an adult (hahaha it’s been a fun week)… Harrison (the “man who stole that lady’s baby”) and I talk all about talking to your baby vs. baby talking and the reaction from the internet. Then, big life update: we’re moving! (MAYBE??!) We get into the renting vs. buying debate, what makes sense for us right now, and what we think our next steps are. ALSO - did you know the average age of a first time homebuyer is 38 years old?? Like.. we’re golden. Things we DMed sparks discussion on the California’s new child influencer laws and some of our childhood memories on vacation (spoiler alert: pyramids are NOT made out of sand & King Tut was real…). Plus we talk about why the new iPhone update might be ruining our lives. (Apple would summarize the description above as “Talking to babies about King Tut ruining lives” - BUT ACTUALLY like WHAT the heck are these summaries). As always, we LOVE YOU GUYS. Comment and tell me if you guys rent or own (I’m so curious and we literally have no idea what we’re gonna do!!!!) Timestamps: 00:00:00 Welcome back to another episode of Two Parents & A Podcast! 00:06:00 How to remember someone’s name 00:09:05 The lady that talks to her baby on Tik Tok 00:14:20 We’re moving - Renting vs. buying your house 00:26:40 Moving away from your kids / boarding school 00:29:07 California's new child influencer laws 00:34:57 The Sovereign Child by Aaron Struggle 00:37:45 90% of childhood memories are from family vacations 00:45:50 The new iPhone update is the WORST 00:48:00 LOVE YOU GUYS! #twoparentsandapod ---------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our sponsors this week: - Nutrafol- Start your hair growth journey with Nutrafol. For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to https://www.Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code TWOPARENTS.  - Boll and Branch - Get 15% off, plus free shipping on your first set of sheets at https://www.BollAndBranch.com/alex. Exclusions apply. See site for details. - Quince - Give yourself the luxury you deserve with Quince! Go to https://www.Quince.com/alex for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.  ---------------------------------------------------------------- Listen to the pod on Spotify/Apple Podcasts: 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

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