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Thinking about a mommy makeover but not sure how to talk to your husband — or explain plastic surgery to your kids? And how do you know if your child is truly ready for kindergarten or if you should consider kindergarten redshirting and waiting a year?

In this episode of Dear Liz & Lauren, we offer our unqualified advice to answer real mom questions about discussing cosmetic surgery with your spouse, talking to your family about a mommy makeover, and deciding whether to delay kindergarten based on readiness, maturity, and cutoff dates.

Real Moms. Real Talk. Zero Credentials.

Mom Confessions is back—and this episode proves parenting is mostly about survival.

In this episode of Dear Liz & Lauren, moms anonymously confess the lies and shortcuts they’ve used just to get through the day. Confessions include bedtime threats involving the cops, creative limits placed on milk consumption, luxury lies about footwear, and one mom who made a relatable choice for some much-needed alone time.

These real mom confessions are funny, honest, and completely judgment-free... well, if you don’t count Liz’s accidental moment of judgement 😆 If you love relatable parenting stories, motherhood humor, and knowing you’re not alone in the chaos, this episode is for you.

You keep confessing, and we’ll keep spilling the tea ☕️ Thanks for helping us let other moms know they aren’t alone in this messy world of motherhood! 🙏

Got something you need to get off your chest? Share it **ANONYMOUSLY** through the link in our bio on Instagram @lizandlauren_ or by clicking on the link below to be featured in a future episode! 🙌 🤫

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Youth sports have become more competitive, expensive, and toxic than ever… even though very few kids go on to play D1 or professionally. We break down the good, the bad, and the ugly of modern youth sports—from early specialization and rising costs to overbearing parents, intense coaches, and the pressure kids face just to keep up.

There are some things about motherhood you just don’t get until you’re living it—like how often you hear the word mom, why alone time becomes priceless, and why silence feels suspicious. In this episode, we talk about navigating social media as moms, helping our kids navigate friendships, and the constant feeling of not measuring up. Real mom life, real parenting struggles, and the unexpected (and sometimes hilarious) lessons of modern motherhood. This episode is for moms who are learning on the job and figuring out parenting one day at a time.

It’s a new year, and we’re choosing intentions over resolutions — because setting yourself up for perfection usually sets you up for failure. In this episode, we talk about why progress over perfection matters, how to set realistic goals that actually fit real life, and how to spot the difference between intentions that are doable and ones that are straight-up delusional.

We also share what we’re leaving behind in 2025, what we’re intentionally bringing into 2026. Spoiler alert - Diet Coke and Christmas cookies may have made the cut. If you’re looking for a more sustainable, honest approach to New Year goal setting, mindset, and personal growth, this conversation is for you.

We don’t usually get this serious—but this conversation matters too much not to have.

In this episode, we’re talking about postpartum depression: the part of new parenthood that doesn’t get talked about enough. We get into what postpartum depression actually looks like, how it’s different from the “baby blues,” and why so many parents feel blindsided by it.

This is a heavier episode than usual, but it’s still us There are honest moments and of course a few laughs. We talk about mental health after childbirth, asking for help, the pressure to “love every moment,” and why struggling doesn’t make you a bad parent—it makes you human.

If you’ve experienced postpartum depression, OCD, or anxiety, know someone who has, or just want a real conversation about maternal mental health, this episode is for you.

Ya’ll… the confessions have NOT slowed down, and we’re happily spilling every last, hilarious drop. ☕️ 😆

Got something you need to get off your chest? Share it **ANONYMOUSLY** through the link in our bio on Instagram @lizandlauren_ or by clicking on the link below to be featured in a future episode! 🙌 🤫

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This week we’re turning the spotlight on ourselves 😬

In this Mom Confessions episode, we’re sharing our very own mom fails… the moments we should probably keep quiet but are instead sharing with the entire internet 🤦‍♀️😆

From forgetful mom brain to chaotic multitasking leading to a call to poison control ☠️🙀, nothing is off-limits. Enjoy the laughs, cringe with (or at) us, and remember: if you think you’re failing at motherhood, you are absolutely NOT alone!

🎧 Stayed tuned for more listener confessions next week, and submit your own anonymously at the link in our Instagram bio @LizandLauren_

Moms spilled the tea… and were pouring it out ☕️🤣 Anonymous confessions, zero shame 🚫 This is part 1, and we have lots more to come 🙌

Share your confessions ANONYMOUSLY to be featured in an upcoming episode. You can grab the link in our bio @LizandLauren_ on Instagram.

We’re talking all things bedtime 🛏️ … the sweet moments ❤️, the pure chaos 🌪️ , and everything in between. Whether you have a structured routine like Lauren or an anything goes approach like Liz, we’re all just trying to survive one night at a time. 😴😴

Subscribe and get access to our viral Bedtime Chart here! http://subscribepage.io/taZYRh

Parents, brace yourselves. We’re talking about the two truths every kid eventually finds out 😬

How do you know when it’s time? What do you say? And can you survive it without your kid needing therapy (or ruining Christmas)? 🤦‍♀️😆

Listen and share with a friend who STILL hasn’t had the talks! 🐝 🎅

Link to the Santa letter (original by Martha Brockenbrough):

https://archive.nytimes.com/parenting.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/12/16/no-longer-believing-in-santa/

The Halloween Episode: Lowering the Bar and Loving It!

It’s here!!! 🎃 We’re talking all things HALLOWEEN.

The chaos, the costumes, and why it’s totally okay to not do it all.

Real moms. Real convos. Real freaking tired. 💀