Best of Both Worlds Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

Happy birthday to the podcast! Laura and Sarah share their memories from the very beginnings of BOBW, and then reminisce and discuss favorite episodes from the past. They share their biggest surprises, favorite guest eps, favorite conversation eps, and then Laura ends with a piece on the "why" behind the podcast -- illustrating how women can love their jobs AND their families, and truly enjoy doing both.

In the Q&A, a listener writes in with job dilemma - choose the one with more flexibility or the one that sounds more enticing overall?

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In today's episode, Laura and Sarah discuss the challenges of long weekends home with young kids! These longs stretches of unstructured time can be really challenging when kids are young (babies / toddlers / preschoolers) and so Laura and Sarah share practical strategies to improve your little-kid weekend outlook.

In the Q&A, a listener asks: Having a 3rd kid! Do I need a minivan?

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In today's episode, Sarah and Laura tackle some common struggles, starting with BEDTIME. They discuss struggles and strategies in each category, including bathing suit shopping, summer uniforms, kids' summer assignments, screen time dilemmas, and more.

In the Q&A, a listener already thinking about *next* academic year writes in asking about creating a "last minute school request" emergency kit.

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Laura and Sarah open with a status report on sleep in their respective households. Then, Laura chats with sleep expert Lisa Lewis, author of The Sleep-Deprived Teen: Why Our Teenagers Are So Tired, and How Parents and Schools Can Help Them Thrive.

In the Q&A, a listener shares a morning routine (breakfast) strategy that has worked for them!

Find more of Lisa's work here: https://www.lisallewis.com/book

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In this episode, Sarah and Laura open by sharing some recent routine wins, and then Ashley joins Sarah to chat all about routine building, troubleshooting, her pivot from nursing to owning her own business, and much much more. Ashley has a launched her very own routine-building planner -- find it at routineandthings.com !

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Book rec from Ashley: Life Starts Now by Chanel Dokun

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In this episode, Laura and Sarah dissect the "quiet quitting" phenomenon and come up with alternative solutions -- perhaps beautiful boundaries or powerful prioritization would suit you better! Then, they delve into Fall Fun and what might be on their lists this year, from scented candles to fall reading and apple desserts.

In the Q&A, a listener writes in asking for where to find time to handle all the 'little life admin' tasks that come along, especially with kids in the picture.

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Laura and Sarah open with a discussion of their own college application journeys, remembering the word processor days of yore (!). Then, Laura Clarke joins host Laura for a fascinating discussion on the current state of college admissions, college selection, and beyond. In the Q&A, a listener writes in asking about spacing between kids - should she go for #3 shortly after #2?

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In this episode, Laura and Sarah do a summer postmortem of sorts: what worked, what didn't, and what will be good to keep in mind for future summer planning? Sarah also shares some big news in her work/career life. In the Q&A, they address a listener question looking for inspiration on ways to enjoy a slower season at work after a blistering 2021.

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In this episode, Laura and Sarah have their annual back to school chat! Laura has 5 kids in 4 schools, and Sarah has 3 kids in 1 school -- one can guess who has the more complex logistics!

They discuss this year's challenges and plans, delving into kids' activities, tech, school supply shopping, morning routines, and more!

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This has been a much-requested topic - how do we support our family members who may be growing older and needing more help while still in the busy kid-years?

Lauren Smith is a gerontologist and licensed nursing home administrator, currently working as a consultant working with multiple healthcare entities to plan for emergencies; she is also a mother of 3 (ages 3, 6, & 8). Lauren shares lots of wisdom from what she has observed in families over the years, and discusses strategies for navigating this difficult life stage.

In the Q&A, a listener writes in asking for guidance in dealing with "non-work, non-urgent unappealing tasks" -- she struggles and ends up putting them off week after week.

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