The mic is back on, the sand is still in our shoes, and the Parent Helpline is buzzing. We’re diving straight into the real stuff parents whisper about at 2 a.m.—how to set boundaries with recently sick in-laws when you’ve got a preemie, why hormones can trick us into thinking every newborn is runway-ready, and how to stop turning laundry into a part-time job when breast milk hits the sheets.

From there, we get practical and a little nerdy. We unpack the sudden onset of car sickness in a rear-facing 14-month-old—how airflow, shade, seat angle, timing, and cleanup kits can help, and why calling the pediatrician is worth it if vomit becomes the new normal. We hold the line on safety while chasing comfort and sanity. Then we share the flight strategy that saved us on a five-hour haul: novel snacks (hello, Goldfish), a deep bench of tiny fidget toys, one-at-a-time reveals, nap-aligned takeoff, and a soft cover to dim distractions. We also confess what flopped, like the beloved but bulky audio toy that tanked with toddler headphones.

It wouldn’t be our show without a friendly bicker, so we spar over handwashing, immunity, and whether a little grit makes us stronger. We land on a balanced take: wash when it matters, don’t panic when it doesn’t, and keep perspective. Parenting is a rolling risk assessment mixed with humor, love, and logistical hacks. If you’ve ever skipped a family dinner to protect a fragile immune system, wiped instead of bathed at 4 a.m., or packed ten tiny airplane toys like a master strategist, you’re among friends here.

We’d love to hear your car-sickness fixes, flight wins, and boundary scripts that worked. Tap follow, share this episode with a tired parent who needs a smile, and leave a quick review to help more families find us. Your stories shape the next Helpline—send them our way.

This week on Past our Bedtime:

When can you finally decorate your house with a climber? (Spoiler: Get a "Days Since Casualty" whiteboard)

Why does my toddler wear bowls as hats but screams at actual hats? (We have theories)

How do you handle public tantrums when strangers give unsolicited advice? (Our answer might surprise you)

Plus: Parenting wins and losses from the week, including the triumphant return of the high five and why our son is officially Ivy League material.

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Ever feel like your toddler is three steps ahead while your house is struggling to keep up?

In this episode, we laugh through the daily chaos and get specific about what truly helps in the toddler years: babyproofing that targets danger without shutting down curiosity, toy rotation that makes your space feel livable again, and the surprisingly powerful shift from constant “no” to offering simple choices.

Along the way, we reflect on the bigger questions that sneak in between snack negotiations and milestone moments: what does healthy progress look like in a world shaped by AI and automation? How do we hold firm boundaries while still leading with warmth, trust, and humor?

We talk practical setups, toddler tantrums as skill gaps (not moral failures), and how routines and autonomy can calm the toughest transitions.

If you’ve been navigating screen-time endings, diaper-change battles, or the mysterious toddler pointing that somehow means eight different things, you’ll leave with strategies you can try right away — and a reminder of our simple creed:

Secure what can harm, let safe learning happen, and keep showing up with heart.

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We trade late-night laughs for early alarms, a people-powered fitness shift, and the messier side of year-one parenting. A rough doctor visit sparks honest talk about milestones, comparison, and choosing better advice, before we rate every month of our baby’s first year.

• Early mornings as a parenting superpower
• Fueling right to beat the afternoon crash
• Leaning into people motivation with classes
• Broncos playoff chaos and optimism
• One-year checkup stress and milestone pressure
• Month-by-month ratings of year one
• Best stretch: months four to eight
• Travel getting harder at nine months
• Snacks, music, and gear that actually helped
• Toddler-era beginnings and mini-tantrums
• Personal time: scorekeeping vs trust

Welcome back to Past Our Bedtime, we’re kicking off 2026 with bold predictions, parenting reflections, and plenty of chaos.

In this episode, we recap the holiday whirlwind of Christmas, New Year’s, and our son Maxson’s first birthday, including RC car rivalries, family travel, and a surprisingly intense aquarium tiger encounter. We talk honestly about parenting stages, gratitude, and what it looks like to enjoy the season you’re in instead of fearing the next one.

Then we make our 2026 predictions, including:

• NFL and college football playoff predictions
• March Madness picks
• Fashion trends for 2026 (including Vogue’s controversial “Year of the Crack”)
• Haircut trends inspired by Stranger Things

We close with our family vision for 2026, discussing love, joy, adventure, winning as a family, and how to approach New Year’s resolutions as parents.

Whether you’re a parent, sports fan, or just here for the laughs, this episode sets the tone for a fun and meaningful year ahead.

Topics Discussed:

• Parenting during the holidays
• First birthday reflections
• Family traditions & travel
• NFL, BYU football & March Madness predictions
• Fashion trends in 2026
• Stranger Things vs. Harry Potter debate
• Creating a family vision
• New Year’s resolutions as parents

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We got “gifted” a $100 Amazon card… and it turned into a phishing test Plus: mini earthquakes, surprise carolers, and our 2025 Wrapped (top shows, songs, and baby products).

We cover: phishing chaos, earthquake anxiety, our top TV picks, songs on repeat, best/worst baby gear, best food, favorite trips, and top moments.

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In this episode, Taylee and Braydon are up past their bedtime and running a “million miles an hour” talking about everything from slang wars to spicy book club beef to what Christmas looks like now that they’re parents.

We kick things off with pre-show banter about “crash outs,” office drama in an all-male sales team, and why Braydon is “just smiling and dialing” while Taylee is begging for the tea. Then we get into awkward friendships that fade after motherhood and some wild current events, from talking to an AI on the phone to Kim K’s brain scan.

To wrap it up (pun fully intended), we talk about how Christmas changed once we had a baby, how we’re trying to keep Christ at the center of the season, Santa vs. Jesus, managing gift expectations for kids, and a rapid-fire round of Christmas questions that exposes our very strong opinions on wrapping paper, Christmas lights, and chaotic Christmas mornings.

If you love cozy Christmas vibes, mild drama, mom-life brain, and a little bit of chaos… this one’s for you.

In this episode, we recap a wild holiday stretch: Thanksgiving races, awkward porta-potty encounters, mom safety scares at the grocery store, and gearing up for baby’s first Christmas. We also dive into Christmas traditions, gifts for babies, Santa debates, budgets, and why Black Friday just isn’t what it used to be.

🎧 In this episode we chat about:
• Thanksgiving recap: half marathon vs. 10K, running “influencer pace,” and a very unfortunate porta-potty moment
• Post-race soreness, long drives, family time, and ALL the Thanksgiving food
• Why old-school Black Friday was elite (and why today’s version is boring)
• Kicking off Christmas: snow, advent calendars, Lift-mas, and baking season
• A grocery store cart incident + mom anxiety about safety in parking lots
• Baby formula recall fears and why “tried-and-true” brands feel safer
• Our favorite childhood Christmas traditions & in-law differences
• Waking kids up at 4 a.m. vs. actually sleeping in on Christmas morning
• Gifts for babies: are they “pointless” or still magical?
• Santa rules, fairness for kids, and setting realistic Christmas budgets

👶 For the parents:
If you’re navigating baby’s first Christmas, feeling anxious in public with your kids, or just trying to keep the holidays fun without going broke, this episode is super relatable. We’re talking real-life parenting, not Pinterest-perfect.

💬 Join the conversation:
Have a funny Black Friday story, a Christmas tradition we need to steal, or a hot take on Santa + gift budgets? Tell us in the comments / reviews – we read them all!

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