In This Episode, We Talk About:

What it’s like raising older kids.

Teaching your kids (and yourself) hard lessons.

The pros and cons of cell phones.

Resources + Links:

Young Forever by Mark Hyman

Verity by Colleen Hoover

Have a Little Faith by Mitch Albom

The Maid by Nita Prose

Home Front by Kristin Hannah

Winter Garden by Kristin Hannah

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Show Notes:

It’s time to talk about the natural enemy of parents everywhere: the cell phone! This episode’s mom friend is Brandi Orozco, a Phoenix transplant and mom of two older children! We’ll talk about what it’s like parenting older kids and preparing for an empty nest. Then, we’ll share our favorite things this week, including TikTok recipe hacks, budget-friendly style tips, and the best shows to binge watch. Finally, Brandi tells her mom story about the time an argument over Snapchat led to her smashing her daughter’s cell phone on the curb! Join in for more moments that drive all moms up the wall!

00:00 Get a glimpse into life with older children with Brandi Orozco, a mom of two mini adults!

01:35 What is it like having two older kids as a younger parent?

04:00 How do you deal with your kids’ significant others?

07:10 Do parents know everything?

09:10 What is your family eating this week?

14:00 Stephanie’s protein cookie dough bites.

15:35 What is something you’ve been loving recently?

19:05 The pressure of designer brands.

22:00 How can you find cute styles at cheap prices?

25:50 What are you reading, watching, or listening to this week?

27:45 Why is it so easy to binge watch?

31:30 What made you smash your daughter’s phone?

35:40 Who learned a lesson that day?

37:30 Why did Stephanie get her daughter a phone?

40:30 What are the effects of social media on mental health?

44:20 What is it about phones that drive parents crazy?