Parenting Unfiltered

When it comes to parenting, who really knows what they’re doing? Good thing you have sisters from the same mister to laugh your way through it. I’m Alicia Haygood and I’m Jessica Thomas. Each week we’ll talk about all the ups and downs of parenting. What you can’t expect is rainbows and sunshine everyday. As we have discovered, “Momming can be pretty shitty, at times.” So, come share a laugh with us while we talk parenting, without the pretty filter.

Setting goals and setting examples 01/20/2023

Setting goals and setting examples We've talked about how important it is to teach our kids about setting goals and meeting them. How that feels when you hit success and the importance of it too. This week, we lived by example. And learn from our own failures and successes. /episode/index/show/parentingunfiltered/id/25665195

Advocating for your kids 01/13/2023

Advocating for your kids Speaking up for what's right isn't always easy. And when it comes to your kid, you don't want to be the complaining parent, the controlling parent or the un-interested parent. There's a fine line one must take for that perfect balance. This week we dive into the right way to ask for what you want. /episode/index/show/parentingunfiltered/id/25594608

We're BACK! And it's 2023! 01/06/2023

We're BACK! And it's 2023! Catch on up on how our holidays went. Santa, vacations, family traditions and NYE. 2022 went out with a BANG and 2023 started with a nap. /episode/index/show/parentingunfiltered/id/25521555

Raising kids in a religion or not? 12/23/2022

Raising kids in a religion or not? It's Hanukkah week! Lots of festivites, sweets and presents all around. But when you're raising your kids in a mixed relgious household, does it get too confusing for them? And should we chose a religion for our kids or let them choose on their own? /episode/index/show/parentingunfiltered/id/25418283

Tiss the week before Hanukkah and all through the house... 12/16/2022

Tiss the week before Hanukkah and all through the house... Holiday break has officaly begun and the holiday's are right around the corner. Craziness is still happening, I mean DUH! life with kids. But, we're both excited for Hanukkah to this week. We talk about our holiday parties we're throwing, Jessica's ridiciulous baking schedule and some of our favorite Chanukkah memories. /episode/index/show/parentingunfiltered/id/25342476

Jessica's Birthday, (stupid) Elf on a Shelf and the magic of Christmas 12/09/2022

Jessica's Birthday, (stupid) Elf on a Shelf and the magic of Christmas Jessica is a whole year old at the ripe old age of 36. We talk about what it's like to be in her late 30's, how she celebrated and made sure she got the exact gifts she wanted. We also dive into the holiday spirit with Elf on a Shelf and the magic of believing in Santa. It's almost over for one of our kids. /episode/index/show/parentingunfiltered/id/25274124

Shopping Season (for ourselves), Thanksgiving is over and lessons Alicia learned 12/02/2022

Shopping Season (for ourselves), Thanksgiving is over and lessons Alicia learned We play catch up after a week of Thanksgiving, family and travel. How much shopping happens for you compared to the family? And, how your kids aruging is actually GOOD for them. Jess, save the soap for a curse word or two. /episode/index/show/parentingunfiltered/id/25197333

Thanksgiving Week Chaos and Mood Swings 11/25/2022

Thanksgiving Week Chaos and Mood Swings Happy Thanksgiving to you! We hope you had a delcious day of feasting with family and friends. Tune in to hear how Alicia's handling life these days. A little crazy a little loving and a whole lot of bitching. We are truly Thankful and Grateful for each of you tuning in each week. And hope you have some good laughs as Alicia tries to release some Thanksigivng chaos and nerves. /episode/index/show/parentingunfiltered/id/25130535

How should we influence our kids? 11/18/2022

How should we influence our kids? We always want to make sure our kids are happy, living thier best lives. We, as parents, can influence them so much in life, what they eat, where they go to school, sports, friends, clothes etc. But how much is too much? When should life teach them a lesson and not us as parents. It's hard. We don't want to see our kids get their feelings hurt. We want to make sure they have the best of everything. But what lesson are they learning if we guide them too much? /episode/index/show/parentingunfiltered/id/25056018

Halloween Hangover....2 weeks later 11/11/2022

Halloween Hangover....2 weeks later Halloween is exhausting! Parties, late nights and waaaayyy too much candy. We've recovered enought to finally tell how our weekend went. From Jessica's Beetlejuice bash, Alicia's walk of shame and the 10 lbs of candy from trick-or-treating (yes, we weighed it). /episode/index/show/parentingunfiltered/id/24979416

Fall Break Fun 10/28/2022

Fall Break Fun Fall break has come and gone and we are so thankful. Hear how Alicia did camping (no that's not a typo) and how Jessica handled the last minute plans of her kids fall break. Hint, she didn't know about it until a 2 weeks before. We also get into reminding ourselves that while our kids are still super smart, they're only 8 and aren't all there....yet. The frustration with lack of logic! /episode/index/show/parentingunfiltered/id/24833469

Starting over with 3 kids 10/21/2022

Starting over with 3 kids Starting over can be scary. Especially when you have no job, no place to go and 3 little kids in tow. But staying put can be even harder. Sunnie Feedoor was a young mom who knew that getting out of her situation was the way to show her kids, and herself, what doing the right thing means. No matter how tough it may be, growth, change and most importatnly happiness is what you need to chase in life. /episode/index/show/parentingunfiltered/id/24761376

Lazy Parenting 09/30/2022

Lazy Parenting This week we dive in lazy parenting. Sometimes it's fine and sometimes it's not. We go over some of our lazy parenting moments and how it kind of bit Alicia in the butt this week. /episode/index/show/parentingunfiltered/id/24544050

Couples Retreat 09/23/2022

Couples Retreat Last weekend we went on a couples retreat. No, there was no yoga, therapy or fireside chats. It was everything but that! Tune in to hear how we handled it all. /episode/index/show/parentingunfiltered/id/24466731

Second Child Parenting 09/16/2022

Second Child Parenting We've talked about parenting styles in the past. But do you notice the differnce of kid 1 vs kid 2, 3, 4 in your parenting styles? This week we talk about the differences in our kids and how we mature as parents from the first to the rest. And you hear about Syndey's awesome water bottle stickers. Too much? /episode/index/show/parentingunfiltered/id/24395205

Life... 09/09/2022

Life... This week....well, it's kind of just another week. Life scheudles are starting to settle. School routines are working. And per usual, we're tired as Fu*k! Enjoy! /episode/index/show/parentingunfiltered/id/24319014

Finding the Green Flags in your marriage 09/04/2022

Finding the Green Flags in your marriage Alicia attended the What She Said event last week, in Scottsdale. An afternoon spent with some strong, determinded women to celebrate our accomplishments. One of the women she got to interview was @taranicolinaa Tara met her forver partner at the tender age of 19. Six years marreid and 2 kids by 25. Not the same lifestyle we were living at 25! Sit back and listen, as we learn how to see the green flags in life. /episode/index/show/parentingunfiltered/id/24266988

One and Done for this Mama 08/26/2022

One and Done for this Mama Making the decision to have a child is not always an easy choice. This week, we talk to Shannon Melton on her choice to have only one child. A reminder that sometimes we don't put ourselves first when it comes to life choices. (side note, Alicia's audio sucks. But not the content!) /episode/index/show/parentingunfiltered/id/24175044

The Importance of Extended Family 08/19/2022

The Importance of Extended Family Family. We created it. We're a part of it. And while we all complain at some point about it, our extended family is who we are. Where we come from. And let's be real, NO ONE knows the crazy in your family except your siblings and cousins. This week, we talk about the importance of the extended family. /episode/index/show/parentingunfiltered/id/24103401

School is BACK! 08/05/2022

School is BACK! Alright parents, you made it through the summer. No more whining of "I'm bored" No more vacations needing to planned. School is BACK and it's time for those awesome, amazing, dedicated teachers to take over the daytime babysitting. Tune in as we talk about summer ending, Jessica not knowing when school starts and curriculum questions. /episode/index/show/parentingunfiltered/id/23970903

All Good Things Must Come to an End 07/29/2022

All Good Things Must Come to an End Summer is coming to an end. Nanny Alicia has hung up her bag of tricks. We talk about summer blues, making core memories and our own favorites past times. /episode/index/show/parentingunfiltered/id/23895771

Nanny Alicia & A Couple of her Kid Clients 07/22/2022

Nanny Alicia & A Couple of her Kid Clients Alicia finally made it to GA! Whoo Hoo! We (ahem) Alicia is exhausted driving this minivan of rugrats around town. Tune in to hear how great of a job she's doing. Special treat this week! We have Sydney and Jaxon join in. Get ready for some laughs. /episode/index/show/parentingunfiltered/id/23822084

Expectations vs Reality for this new mom 07/16/2022

Expectations vs Reality for this new mom Jessica's sister from another mister is here to talk about being a new mom!! Sweet baby Brooks was born in April and we got to ooo and ahhhhh over him while we talked about all of the ups and downs of being a new mom. We also discuss transitioning from the role of step-mom to mom. /episode/index/show/parentingunfiltered/id/23760998

Vacationing with Kids 07/08/2022

Vacationing with Kids Who doesn't love a nive vacation. From relaxing on the beach, adventuring in the mountains or exploring a new place. All of these things are much needed. Now add in your little people and well, that's a whole new ballgame. Listen to how we vacation with and without kids. /episode/index/show/parentingunfiltered/id/23680769

Out is the New In is a non-profit to know about 06/26/2022

Out is the New In is a non-profit to know about In honor of LGBTQ+ Awareness month, we'd like to introduce you to retired Scottsdale Police officer Johnnie G. His son came out as gay at the age of 17. Afraid to tell his dad because of the macho police mentally, Johnnie embraced his son with love, admiration and support. It was then that Johnnie knew his passion in life was supporting the LGBTQ+ community. He launced Out is the New In. An amazing organization where a percentage of all purchases go to support other non-profit organizatins. A must listen. /episode/index/show/parentingunfiltered/id/23542088

Living childhood through our children's eyes 06/17/2022

Living childhood through our children's eyes We all have great memories of childhood. Camping, roller skating and swimming all summer long. This week, we talk about reliving some of our childhood memories through our child's lifes. The good, the bad and the funny moments. /episode/index/show/parentingunfiltered/id/23455625

Mom's Sick and the world keeps going... 06/10/2022

Mom's Sick and the world keeps going... We're back!!!! Did you miss us last week?! Tune to hear how Alicia surived illness while the world didn't stop to care. Jessica chimes in with her two-cents on getting help with the kids. /episode/index/show/parentingunfiltered/id/23384249

Mental Health in Motherhood 05/27/2022

Mental Health in Motherhood May is Mental Health Awareness Month. And being a mom of two, our mental health is always in need of checking in. It's a serious topic that needs to be seriously talked about. Alicia is open about her journey in therapy this past year. Hear how we sisters get through the tough times, and teach our kids to get through the hard times too. /episode/index/show/parentingunfiltered/id/23243924

Positive Parenting Moments 05/20/2022

Positive Parenting Moments This week is nothing but good news from this crazy crew. We decided to make a whole episode out of it! /episode/index/show/parentingunfiltered/id/23170994

Allana Robinson and Parenting Lessons 05/13/2022

Allana Robinson and Parenting Lessons We have a special guest this week, Allana Robinson of the Uncommon Sense Parenting podcast. But don't let her podcast name fool you, she actually makes a LOT of sense. Buckle up parents, you're about to have a lot of "ah-ha" moments. And, I'm pretty sure we just made a new best friend in Canada. /episode/index/show/parentingunfiltered/id/23097596

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