Friendsgiving recap, raising polite kids & are pregnancy chiropractors a scam?!
This week we’re recapping an unreal Friendsgiving weekend, talking about the parenting moments we want to carry into our own home (hello, polite kids!), and unpacking Alex’s latest pregnancy mystery: is the chiropractor helping… or is it all a scam?! (like DENTISTS!)
We also get into solo date nights, the official debut of the Caddy, the comeback of corded headphones (??), and if it’s better to overshare or gatekeep (guess which one of us does which LOL). Plus: Tate’s newest developments, the most random thing that instantly stops her from crying, and two wild DMs — McDonald’s blank-box Happy Meals and a designer who rebranded Gushers into a “healthy” fruit chew.
As always, LOVE YOU GUYS!
Timestamps:
00:00:00 Welcome back to Two Parents & A Podcast!
00:00:38 It’s Thanksgiving eve week (LOL)
00:05:15 The art of a solo dinner date
00:07:15 We’re finally talking about the Caddy!!
00:10:30 Triple-tasking: laptop, TV & music
00:12:50 Are corded headphones back?
00:17:40 Oversharing vs. gatekeeping
00:19:58 My experience is a chiropractor for Pregnancy back & neck pain
00:22:58 Giving back this holiday season
00:27:14 Friendsgiving at the ranch
00:32:05
00:35:06 Is it cheating to re-plate store-bought food?
00:39:05 Quick pause for some Tate developmental updates
00:41:59 Raising polite kids
00:43:08 What’s the most unique thing you can do to make a kid stop crying?
00:44:59 Things We DMed Each Other: McDonald’s _______ Meals
00:49:53 Things We DMed Each Other: Rebranding Gushers as a health gummy
00:53:40 LOVE YOU GUYS!
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The Future of Education: AI-driven learning, personalized education & building life skills early
This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, we’re joined by MacKenzie Price (founder of Alpha School) to talk about the future of education — and what parents can do at home right now to help their kids love learning.
MacKenzie is a mom who noticed her daughters going from curious and excited to totally bored in a top-rated traditional school. Instead of accepting “that’s just how school is,” she set out to understand why—and ended up building a new model that puts passion, curiosity, and real-life skills back at the center.
We talk about the practical things parents can try at home: simple ways to make learning feel engaging, how AI can support reading and math by making it more personalized, what “good” vs. “bad” screen time looks like, and why paying attention to your child’s natural interests can make such a difference.
Then we zoom out and talk about what school in the U.S. could look like over the next decade as AI becomes part of the classroom — more personalized, more flexible, and potentially giving kids valuable time back for the skills they use in real life. MacKenzie shares great examples of what happens when kids have a little more space to explore, from public-speaking projects to creative deep dives that turn into something bigger.
Timestamps:
00:00:00 Welcome back to Two Parents & A Podcast
00:00:36 Meet MacKenzie Price (Founder, Alpha School)
00:06:05 How is Alpha School doing learning differently?
00:10:32 Why does AI belong in the classroom?
00:15:28 Will this style of learning be the norm in 5–10 years?
00:17:02 What can traditional schools borrow from this model?
00:22:30 What are easy ways to make learning more engaging at home?
00:37:27 What are MacKenzie’s long-term hopes for U.S. education?
00:40:48 Rethinking screen time vs “good” screen time
00:43:45 How can parents help their kids discover their passions?
00:52:58 Why doing things differently matters
00:56:51 Could this learning model work without AI?
00:58:45 Parent resources, apps & where to start
01:00:18 Thanks for listening!
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Birth plans, baby names & toddler skincare?!
This week’s episode is a total mix of everything on our minds: being “busy,” toddler obsessions, men’s pants (please help), a quick birth plan update, and that moment when your baby feels so grown… until you look back and realize they were tiny.
In Things We DMed Each Other, we get into toddler skincare — and why “safe on skin” doesn’t always mean “safe on the mind” — plus a social experiment where a woman called churches asking for formula (and the results were surprising).
And then, of course, TWO Bickers of the Week: whether it’s ever okay to double dip, and if a man can eat a pregnant woman’s food (spoiler: he cannot).
We also wanted to make sure all the new parents in our community are aware of the recent ByHeart recall. We shared what we know and understand, and wanted to link a resource with the most up-to-date info:https://byheart.com/pages/an-update-from-our-founders-on-our-voluntary-recall-november-2025
Timestamps:
00:00:00 Welcome back to Two Parents & A Podcast!
00:01:55 The glorification of being “busy”
00:05:07 Why young toddlers love baby dolls
00:06:25 Please comment your recs for comfortable men’s pants
00:12:05 My birth plan for baby #2
00:14:17 How close to your due date would you let your husband travel?
00:17:17 Potential names for baby #2
00:18:37 When your baby feels grown in the moment (and tiny later)
00:21:20 When people say a baby girl looks just like her dad…
00:24:27 The ByHeart recall
00:34:40 Do you really need a gadget for everything?
00:37:05 When will Tate get her first haircut?
00:38:38 Things We DMed Each Other: Toddler skincare
00:41:29 Things We DMed Each Other: Baby formula “social experiment”
00:49:00 Bicker of the Week: Is it ever OK to double dip?
00:54:00 Bicker of the Week: Can a man eat a pregnant woman’s food?
01:00:17 LOVE YOU GUYS
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Relationship Q&A: How we met, our relationship timeline & sharing our lives online
This week on Two Parents & A Podcast - we’re answering YOUR relationship questions! From how we met (and yes, we found the texts 😂) to who first brought up wanting a baby - we’re walking you through our full relationship timeline.
We get into the real-life relationship stuff - resentment, mental load, and the three easiest things you can do to be a better partner (according to us, obviously). Plus, what it’s actually like to share your relationship online.
Somewhere in the middle, there’s a quick Austin recs detour (s/o Carly), a micro Bicker of the Week about flowers (and old folks homes), and a recap of how our holiday cards went (we’ve flipped Harrison!!!).
LOVE YOU GUYS!!! Thanks for sending in such good questions ❤️
Timestamps:
00:00:00 Welcome back to Two Parents & A Podcast!
00:06:07 Relationship Q&A: How did y’all meet?
00:15:48 Brief Q&A intermission for some Austin recs 😂
00:24:03 Relationship Q&A: Who first brought up the topic of wanting a baby? And how?
00:27:14 Relationship Q&A: Do you guys ever deal with resentment? If so, how do you get past it?
00:30:30 Relationship Q&A: How to make your partner recognize and help with the mental load?
00:35:40 Relationship Q&A: How do you handle parenting style disagreements?
00:39:14 Another Q&A intermission for a micro Bicker of the Week: Flowers
00:40:52 Relationship Q&A: How difficult is it to pretend things are fine for the internet/podcast? Even if it’s a small fight
00:45:45 Relationship Q&A: What would you guys say are the 3 easiest things to do to be a better dad/partner?
00:51:15 Relationship Q&A: Can you do an example of the person A/B in a real situation? This seems so helpful!
00:55:24 What’s something you used to think mattered in a relationship… but now realize doesn’t?
00:57:55 LOVE YOU GUYS!
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It’s our 2 year anniversary!!!
This week on Two Parents & A Podcast — it’s our 2 YEAR ANNIVERSARY!!! We’re celebrating two years together by looking back on the highlights, funniest moments (you guys already know this one LOL), low points, and the best thing we did for our relationship this past year.
But before we get all sentimental… we’re talking about why Daylight Saving Time is every parent’s worst nightmare, whether adults should keep foul balls at baseball games (+ I discovered what a 50/50 raffle is hahahahha), and when a baby OFFICIALLY becomes a toddler. Plus — is it too early to decorate for Christmas? (Apparently not this year???)
We talk a lot about pepper (NEED you guys to chime in in the comments) and there’s also a classic Bicker of the Week: Apple Maps vs. Google Maps (!!!).
And in Things We DMed Each Other: why second-born boys might statistically be more of a handful 😂
LOVE YOU GUYS
Timestamps:
00:00:00 Welcome back to Two Parents & A Podcast!
00:02:29 It’s our 2 year anniversary!!!
00:06:26 Why Daylight Saving Time is the bane of parents’ existence
00:10:05 Should adults keep foul balls at baseball games—or give them to kids?
00:21:45 When does your baby officially become a toddler?
00:23:54 Is it too early to decorate for Christmas?
00:31:00 Would you like fresh pepper with that?
00:33:48 Should you still celebrate your dating anniversary after marriage?
00:38:05 Fresh pepper (continued 😂)
00:43:19 We think we have our wedding date?!
00:51:07 Year 2 Recap: Highlights from the past year
00:53:05 Year 2 Recap: Funniest moments
00:56:24 Year 2 Recap: Low points
00:59:10 Year 2 Recap: Best thing we did for our relationship
01:01:39 Bicker of the Week: Apple Maps vs. Google Maps
01:04:27 Things We DMed Each Other: Second-born boys are more likely to be troublemakers
01:06:45 LOVE YOU GUYS!
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