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Read this: ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Expatriates⁠ by Janice YK Lee Watch this:  Expats, limited series on Prime Video Overall Opinion of the Book Claire: I liked the book. I will say it was slow at first, at least up until the kidnapping, they just gave us a ton of background info beforehand. Also, I do agree with what […]

Meet our Middle School correspondent (and Val’s niece) Emma! She coming to us live from the trenches of middle school to help us navigate busy schedules, bullying, new trends, and so much more! You’re going to love Emma just as much as we do! If your kids do this crazy, ridiculous, obnoxious stuff too, just […]

Read this: ⁠The Buccaneers ⁠by Edith Wharton Watch this: The Buccaneers, season 1 on Apple+ Overall Opinion of the Book Claire: Nothing really stood out to me. I was just mostly shocked about how Americans were so different from the British. Was this true? Was I not paying attention in history class? Julie: It was hard to get […]

In this episode, we’re talking about Eminem lyrics, big girl beds, nose-picking, and getting lost skiing. We also try out a TikTok parenting trend that’s finally made its way to Instagram and we chat about Ruby Franke’s sentencing. Grab a cup of coffee (or a glass of wine) and join us! All the things… If […]

Read this:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Argylle⁠ by Elly Conway Watch this: Argylle – a major motion picture in theaters now! Background Knowledge Claire: Just the Taylor Swift conspiracy theory. Julie: All I knew before we picked it was that there were conspiracy theories around it involving Taylor Swift Overall Opinion of the Book Claire: Pretty good. Just a three-star read for me. Some […]

In this episode, we are talking with pediatrician, Dr. Leah Costello about flavored tobacco use, its consequences on young people here in Vermont, and the Flavors Hook Kids campaign. For those of you who aren’t familiar with her, Dr. Costello is a Burlington-based pediatrician and assistant professor. She sees patients at Timber Lane Pediatrics. Dr. […]

Read this:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Princess Bride: S. Morgenstern’s Classic Tale of True Love and High Adventure⁠ by William Goldman Watch this: The Princess Bride, a major motion picture from 1987 Background Knowledge Claire: I saw the movie a few times growing up, but haven’t watched it in at least 20 years. Never knew it was based on a book […]

We’re back for season five after a longer break than we’d predicted (again). Tune in to find out why we took such a long break. We catch up and try out some new segment ideas. We missed you! All the things… If your kids do this crazy, ridiculous, obnoxious stuff too, just know – you […]

Read this: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls⁠ Watch this: The Glass Castle, a major motion picture Background Knowledge Claire: Nothing. I heard of it, probably the movie, but couldn’t tell you what it was about. Didn’t even know it was a memoir until I started it. Julie: I read Educated in 2022 and whenever I tell someone I […]

Read this: ⁠Breakfast At Tiffany’s⁠ by Truman Capote Watch this: Breakfast At Tiffany’s movie Why We Made This Selection and Background Knowledge Claire: Obviously known about the movie for years, but didn’t know it was a book until I came across it in a thrift store a few years ago. Julie: Same. I knew of the movie and the […]

Tell Me More, a deep dive on celebrities you didn’t know were related! Do you have something you want us to do a deep dive on? Send us an email with the topic to [email protected] And be sure to come hang out with us on ⁠⁠Facebook ⁠⁠and ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠. If you want to dive deeper into any of the topics […]

Read this: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lessons in Chemistry⁠ by Bonnie Garmus Watch this: Lessons in Chemistry limited series on AppleTV+ Why We Made This Selection and Background Knowledge Julie: The book was recommended to us by a family member for a long car ride. I believe when I first listened I already knew the show was in production. Claire: Very little. Saw […]

Tell Me More, a deep dive on how much Mariah Carey makes each year from her hit single, All I Want for Christmas is You! Do you have something you want us to do a deep dive on? Send us an email with the topic to [email protected] And be sure to come hang out with us […]

Read this: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Emma⁠ by Jane Austen Watch this: Emma. Movie on Amazon Prime Why We Made This Selection and Background Knowledge Julie: I knew it was Jane Austen. I saw the movie pop up and recognized Anya Taylor Joy. Claire: Well-known book by Jane Austen. Never read it, but aware there are a few versions of the movie. Overall […]

Buckle up for a wild ride! In the season 4 finale, Julie and Val are joined by their bestie, Heather. They chat about how Heather is doing as a new mom. Then Val and Heather compete in Middle School Slang Trivia. After that, Julie shares her experience seeing a medium. And then they wrap up […]

Tell Me More, a deep dive on Britney Spears’ memoir, ⁠”The Woman in Me.”⁠ Check out part 1, here. Read: Parenting Dos and Don’ts From the Britney Spears Memoir, The Woman in Me Do you have something you want us to do a deep dive on? Send us an email with the topic to [email protected] […]

In this episode, Val fills us in on a few updates about her kiddos. Julie shares a funny story about her son saying he has no emotions. Then, the moms talk about 5th grade girls vaping in the school bathroom. To hear the full discussion, check out the latest episode of Whose Kid Is That?!? with Julie […]

Read: ⁠You Are So Not Invited To My Bat Mitzvah⁠ by Fiona Rosenbloom Watch: You Are So Not Invited to my Bat Mitzvah movie on Netflix Why We Made This Selection and Background Knowledge Julie: I just saw some buzz around it being an Adam Sandler movie. I actually didn;t know his whole family was in […]

In this episode, we chat about kids having accidents at school, wild Christmas gift requests, and wanting to walk everywhere. Then we talk about reading homework and the current reading crisis in America. All the things… To hear the full discussion, check out the latest episode of Whose Kid Is That?!? with Julie and Val. You can […]

Tell Me More, a deep dive on Britney Spears’ memoir, ⁠”The Woman in Me.”⁠ Read: Parenting Dos and Don’ts From the Britney Spears Memoir, The Woman in Me Do you have something you want us to do a deep dive on? Send us an email with the topic to [email protected] And be sure to come […]

In this episode, we chat about the new Britney Spears memoir, the Taylor Swift Eras Tour Movie, and then we move on to letting kids go alone to events. What age is that okay and what concerns are there? All the things… To hear the full discussion, check out the latest episode of Whose Kid Is […]

In this episode, we’re chatting laundry, again. Then we move on to Halloween costumes and scary movies! All the things… To hear the full discussion, check out the latest episode of Whose Kid Is That?!? with Julie and Val. You can listen on Apple or Spotify. Don’t forget to subscribe so you know exactly when each new episode is released! […]

Read this: ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Shining⁠ by Stephen King Watch this: The Shining, movie available on Prime Video Why We Made This Selection and Background Knowledge Julie: General Stephen King knowledge. My kids actually knew a lot about what to expect from a Simpson’s Treehouse of Horrors episode that spoofed the movie. Claire: Nothing really other than you see references of […]

This episode is a chaotic ride. The moms start by discussing school communications and homework in the younger elementary grades. They discuss making mom friends as adults. Then, they discuss stuffed toys and if they’re age appropriate for 2nd-5th graders. They wrap things up with a recap of Riverdale, season 3. All the things… To […]

Tell Me More, a deep dive on Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce. Our Sources: Do you have something you want us to do a deep dive on? Send us an email with the topic to [email protected] And be sure to come hang out with us on Facebook and Instagram. If you want to dive deeper into any of the […]

In this episode, we’re joined by Alyssa Blask Campbell, co-author of the brand new book, Tiny Humans, Big Emotions! Alyssa is a teacher, parent, and an emotional development expert with a masters degree in early childhood education. She co-created the Collaborative Emotion Processing method, and researched it across the country. She lives in Burlington, VT […]

Read this: Happiness for Beginners by Katherine Center Watch this: Happiness for Beginners movie on Netflix Why We Made This Selection and Background Knowledge Julie: Really, nothing. It came up in a Google search of newer books being adapted for screen. Claire: Nothing really, as usual. Did see pics of Luke Grimes in it so that caught my attention […]

In this episode, Julie reveals that her children have turned her into a liar, and everything she said in the previous episode is now, not true. Additionally, Val shares about her son asking where babies come from and they wrap things up by talking about what they pack in school lunches. To hear the full […]

Tell Me More, a deep dive on Sophie Turner & Joe Jonas and their messy divorce. Our Sources: Do you have something you want us to do a deep dive on? Send us an email with the topic to [email protected] And be sure to come hang out with us on Facebook and Instagram. If you want to dive deeper […]

In this episode, Julie shares about the magic soup that cured her when she was beginning to get a soar throat and a heartwarming story about her older son. Then the moms recap more of Riverdale and Val shares a story about one of the most devastating things her son has ever said to her. […]

Read this: The Woman in the Window by A.J. Finn Watch this: The Woman in the Window movie on Netflix Why We Made This Selection and Background Knowledge Julie: Not much at all other than I knew it had been spoofed in that Kristen Bell show “THE WOMAN IN THE HOUSE ACROSS THE STREET FROM THE GIRL IN […]

In this episode, Val and Julie are joined by Allie Mirosevic, the founder of Bliss’d Co, a self-care brand that aims to empower fellow moms in living more joyful, connected, and fulfilling lives through the transformative power of journaling and self-care. Allie’s journey began in 2019 during her first postpartum experience when she faced postpartum depression. […]

Tell Me More, a deep dive into whatever the heck is going on with Scooter Braun! Our Sources: Do you have something you want us to do a deep dive on? Send us an email with the topic to [email protected] And be sure to come hang out with us on Facebook and Instagram. If you want to dive […]

In this episode, Val and Julie announce that they will be rewatching and chatting about Riverdale. They also recap The Summer I Turned Pretty and discuss the differences between older sons and younger sons. Then, Julie whines about how her younger son could not seem to stay out of trouble all summer. To hear the […]

Read this: The Time Traveler’s Wife by Audrey Niffenegger Watch this: The Time Traveler’s Wife – 2009 movie and 2022 series Why We Made This Selection and Background Knowledge Julie: I remembered seeing the movie way back when and having a pretty blah reaction. I also knew there was a newer series and had seen some people watch […]

In this episode, Julie shares about her kids’ first day back to school and Val talks about her kids’ differing reactions to the new school year. To hear the full discussion, check out the latest episode of Whose Kid Is That?!? with Julie and Val. You can listen on Apple or Spotify. Don’t forget to subscribe so you know exactly […]

Tell Me More, a deep dive on Kevin Costner and Christine Baumgartner’s messy divorce. Our Sources: Who is Kevin Costner??? You might know him as John Dutton, the patriarch of the Dutton family in Yellowstone… but if you grew up in the 90s with a horny mom, you probably know him from movies like Field […]

In this episode, Julie talks about missing a connecting flight in NYC and how this incident has made her kids reluctant to fly again. Julie and Val also talk about the catastrophic flooding in VT this summer. To hear the full discussion, check out the latest episode of Whose Kid Is That?!? with Julie and Val. You […]

Tell me more, a deep dive on Jane Fonda. Our Sources: To listen to the full deep dive on Jane Fonda, check out our episode of Tell Me More: A deep dive on… on Apple or Spotify. Don’t forget to subscribe so you know exactly when each episode is released!

In this episode, Val recaps her family trip to the Cayman Islands and her 12-year anniversary trip with her husband to Disney. Julie and Val also chat about summer camps and back to school! To hear the full discussion, check out the latest episode of Whose Kid Is That?!? with Julie and Val. You can listen on Apple or Spotify. […]

Tell me more, a deep dive on Love Island UK. Our Sources: Why the obsession with Love Island UK over the US and even Australia Where it all began Love Island is a British dating game show. It actually began as a celebrity dating series that aired for two series in 2005 and 2006. The […]

Read this: Watch this:  Are You There, God? It’s Me, Margaret, available for rental on Prime Video Why We Made This Selection and Background Knowledge Julie: I remember reading the book in grade school and hating it. Claire: I read the book maybe 20-25ish years ago. And that’s it. I re-read it for this though. Overall Opinion […]

Read this:  The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave Watch this:  The Last Thing He Told Me on Apple TV+ Why We Made This Selection and Background Knowledge Julie: Not much aside from Jennifer Garner being in it. Claire: Same Overall Opinion of the Show Claire: The show was good. Better than I was expecting based on […]

In the season 3 finale, Julie and Val are joined by Julie’s mom for a fact-check of everything Julie’s said on the podcast. We’ll be back in August! All the things… To hear the full discussion, check out the latest episode of Whose Kid Is That?!? with Julie and Val. You can listen on Apple or Spotify. Don’t forget to […]

In this episode, Julie and Val are joined by Mell and Joe Hashey to talk about choosing core family values. Joe Hashey has a Masters in Education from Colgate University and was a successful high school Social Studies teacher and local youth coach. His father’s death from preventable health issues while he was in college […]

Read this:  One True Loves by Taylor Jenkins Reid Watch this:  One True Loves major motion picture available for rental or purchase Why We Made This Selection and Background Knowledge Claire: none other than knowing it was popular in the #bookstagram community. Julie: Almost nothing, just that it was a TJR book. Overall Opinion of the Book Claire: I […]

In the latest episode of Whose Kid Is That?!? Julie and Val are joined by Chelsea from the Tell Me More… podcast. They start by complaining about end-of-the-school-year activities, then they chat about teacher gifts, and they wrap things up by talking about Robert DeNiro, Al Pacino, and Nick Cannon having babies. All the things… To […]

Tell Me More, a deep dive on Matty Healy, Taylor Swift’s latest ex. Our Sources: Background Matthew Timothy Healy was born on 8 April 1989 in Hendon, north London. He is the son of actor Tim Healy and actress and television presenter Denise Welch. Healy’s parents were working actors on stage and television for much […]

In this episode, Val and Julie are joined by Lauren Hays & Megan Dalton, co-founders of The Matrescence. Matrescence was born out of a desire to provide more maternal support after personally facing bouts of debilitating anxiety, feelings of loneliness, and in an attempt to seek validation and connection. They are two moms (Lauren is a […]

Read this:  Queen Charlotte by Julia Quinn & Shonda Rhimes Watch this:  Queen Charlotte, a Bridgerton Story limited series on Netflix Why We Made This Selection and Background Knowledge Claire: Been following this project since it was announced. Kept somewhat up on the production news and BTS pics and stories. Somewhat disappointed that the show was […]

In the latest episode of Whose Kid Is That?!? Julie and Val are talking about ChatGPT. They look at some of the ways the new AI tool can help moms… and Val voices her concerns that AI is going to take over. All the things… To hear the full discussion, check out the latest episode […]

Tell me more, a deep dive on Queen Charlotte, a Bridgerton Story. Our Sources: Do you have something you want us to do a deep dive on? Send us an email with the topic to [email protected] And be sure to come hang out with us on Facebook and Instagram. If you want to dive deeper into any of the […]

In this episode, Val and Julie are joined by Aliza Shapiro, LCSW. Aliza is a licensed psychotherapist in NY, NJ, and FL, and founder of Therapy in the City. In her clinical work, Aliza helps adolescents, young adults, and adults overcome a wide array of mental health challenges including depression, anxiety, OCD and related disorders. […]

Read this:  Firefly Lane by Kristin Hannah Watch this:  Firefly Lane – 2 season series on Netflix Why We Made This Selection and Background Knowledge Claire: Nothing. I had only heard of the author through #Bookstagram, but never knew anything about her books or what she wrote. Julie: Almost nothing. Overall Opinion of the Book Claire: […]

In this episode, Julie tells how her son made $10 in one day at school and the ladies debate the going rate for the tooth fairy. All The Things… To hear the full discussion, check out the latest episode of Whose Kid Is That?!? with Julie and Val. You can listen on Apple or Spotify. Don’t forget to subscribe so […]

Our Sources: Background on the Band Mark Mark Allan Hoppus was born on March 15, 1972, in Ridgecrest, California. He mostly grew up outside of Washington, D.C. before his family moved back to Ridgecrest. Hoppus left Ridgecrest in the summer 1992 to attend college. He got a  job at a local music store in San […]

In this episode, Val and Julie are joined by Caroline Bright to discuss a current “Momtroversy”. Caroline is mother to Betsy (3) and Toby (1), a flight attendant, and she considers herself “aggressively from Vermont.” Tune in as we look at flying with kids, what flight attendants really think when they see young children boarding […]

Read This: Watch This: Women Talking – 2022 Major Motion Picture available for rental Why We Made This Selection and Background Knowledge Julie: I knew there was Oscar buzz around the movie and that that cast had some big names. I also vaguely knew that it was based on a book and that the book was […]

In this episode, Julie recounts getting locked out of her house and Val shares her anxiety about letting her 6-year-old use public restrooms on his own. To hear the full discussion, check out the latest episode of Whose Kid is That?!? with Julie and Val. You can listen on Apple or Spotify. Don’t forget to subscribe so you know […]

In this episode, Val and Julie are joined by Dr. Davida Murray, PT, DPT, PCES. Dr. Davida is a mom of 3 little ones, owner of New Moon Physical Therapy, creator of Vermont Moms Outdoors, and Co-director of Middlebury Chabad with her husband located in Vermont. As a pelvic floor physical therapist and postpartum corrective exercise […]

Read This: Watch This: Conversations with Friends on Hulu (limited series) Why We Made this Selection and Background Knowledge Julie: I did not know much about this book or show at all aside from knowing that Taylor Swift’s BF was in the show. Claire: I had no background knowledge other than knowing it’s a popular book. […]

In this episode, Julie and Val do a quick wrap-up of Easter and complain about excessive Easter gifting. Val recaps a short family trip to Lancaster, PA. Julie gives an update on her youngest not sleeping in his own bed. Then they talk about the challenges of keeping their feral second-born children alive. Here for […]

Our Sources: Here’s my Fast Take on a Double Take… while watching Jeopardy Blossom…. Or Mayim Bialik  There are so many roles you could recognize this actress from because she’s been on the screen since she was a kid. I was talking about her with a co-worker, and we both thought she did Blossom and […]

In this episode, Julie and Val discuss when playdates become the kids just hanging out with friends when parents should be coordinating the activities, and when parents can stop staying at the playdates. Here for it… To hear the full discussion of this crazy story, check out the latest episode of Whose Kid is That?!? with Julie […]

Read This: Watch This: Daisy Jones & The Six on Prime (limited series) Why We Made this Selection and Background Knowledge Julie: A friend had been telling me to read it and after like a year I finally did and loved it and went down a Fleetwood Mac rabbit hole and was eagerly awaiting the […]

In this episode, Julie and Val discuss laundry (as usual). Then they get into questions about if their kids are immature, loners, or when it could be something more. They wrap up with Val’s review of her recent visit to LEGO Land, New York. Here for it… To hear the full discussion, check out the […]

Our Sources: Who is Dax Tejera And what do we know about his wife? Timeline of events: Her statement after the death… My family and I are devastated by Dax’s sudden passing. He has left behind a heartbroken family, and two daughters he loved with all his heart. Our family has suffered a terrible tragedy. […]

This episode is brought to you by Girls Scouts of the Green and White Mountains. In this episode, Julie and Val are talking about their kids’ latest fashion choices (cutting sleeves off flannels – oh hello ’90s) and they answer an email from a listener! Here for it… To hear the full discussion of this crazy […]

Read This: Watch This: Death on the Nile (2022) on Amazon Prime Why We Made this Selection and Background Knowledge Julie: Not too much. I recognized the title of the book as an Agatha Christie book, but that was about all. Even going into watching the movie, I had no idea who to expect to […]

Youth sports are, a lot. In this episode, Val and Julie talk about their lives being taken over by their kids’ activities. Here for it… To hear the full discussion of this crazy story, check out the latest episode of Whose Kid is That?!? with Julie and Val. You can listen on Apple or Spotify. Don’t forget to subscribe […]

Tell me more, a deep dive on the Aquarius Zodiac sign. Sources: Do you have something you want us to do a deep dive on? Send us an email with the topic to [email protected] And be sure to come hang out with us on Facebook and Instagram. If you want to dive deeper into any of the topics […]

In this episode, Val walks us through exactly how she potty trained her daughter in 3 days! Here for it… To hear the full discussion of this crazy story, check out the latest episode of Whose Kid is That?!? with Julie and Val. You can listen on Apple or Spotify. Don’t forget to subscribe so you know exactly when each […]

Read This: Watch This: Fleishman is in Trouble on Hulu Why We Made this Selection and Background Knowledge Julie: I saw some previews for it when the show came out and I was interested in watching. While watching, I googled to see if it was based on a book and for some reason I thought […]

In this episode, Val and Julie are joined by Kailee Noland, aka The Movement Mama, to talk about PT, early childhood development, milestones, and toddler shoes. As a Pediatric Physical Therapist and a mom, Kailee knows it can be both exciting and stressful for families to initially navigate the walking developmental milestone so, she created Shoes […]

Tell me more, a deep dive on Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly. Our Sources: Who is Megan Fox? Megan Fox is an American actress. Megan Denise Fox was born on May 16, 1986, in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, to parents Gloria Darlene (née Cisson) and Franklin Thomas Fox. Fox’s father, a parole officer, and her […]

Bluey is making Val feel bad about how often she plays with her kids. Julie offers her another way to look at it… Here for it… To hear the full discussion of this crazy story, check out the latest episode of Whose Kid is That?!? with Julie and Val. You can listen on Apple or Spotify. Don’t forget to subscribe […]

Read This: Watch This: Harry & Meghan on Netflix Why We Made this Selection and Background Knowledge Julie: Big royal follower, but mainly for the tea. I definitely got my interest from my mom. I wrote my 8th-grade research paper about Princess Diana’s death… so the interest goes back. Closely followed the royal weddings and […]

Julie and Val are joined by Cat Moller, owner of SidePony Boutique in Hinesburg, VT. Catherine is an avid learner, musical fanatic, and crafter extraordinaire. Catherine has two kids (Liam, 11, and Danica, 8) and has been married to “Cowboy Bill” since August 2009. She has a Master’s degree in Managing Innovation and IT and […]

Listen to Tel Me More on:    Sources: Alright, Alright, Alright: an Oral History of Richard Linklater’s Dazed and Confused by Melissa Maerz The Confused Breakfast: Dazed and Confused (podcast episode) ‘Dazed and Confused’ 20th Anniversary: 20 Craziest Facts About the Cult Classic Dazed & Confused | Making of Dazed and Confused follows the adventures of high […]

When Julie’s son told her he wanted to take a risk… she let him. Find out what he did and what the outcome was. Here for it… Vengeance Liam’s pajamas To hear the full discussion of this crazy story, check out the latest episode of Whose Kid is That?!? with Julie and Val. You can listen on Apple or Spotify. […]

Read This: Tell Me Lies by Carola Lovering Watch This: Tell Me Lies on Hulu Why We Made this Selection and Background Knowledge Julie:  I was seeing a lot of friends and accounts I follow posting about it. They released 3 episodes and then only one episode a week after that and my friends were raging […]

Julie and Val are back after a longer-than-anticipated holiday break! We’re talking about all the sicknesses going around school, messy hair, and lice… yuck! Here for it… 2.9 Parenting an Introvert as an Extrovert with Jemima Talbot Curly Girl Method wood bins Spare by Prince Harry To hear the full discussion of this crazy story, […]

    Listen to Tell Me More on:      Tell me more, a deep dive on Jennette McCurdy and her memoir, I’m Glad My Mom Died. Our Sources: I’m Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy NICKELODEON GET’S “SLIMED” BY FORMER NETWORK STARS FOR MULTIPLE FORMS OF ABUSE 10 Forgotten Facts About The Dan […]

Read This: Nothing Lasts Forever by Roderick Thorp Watch This: Die Hard on Prime Video Why We Made this Selection and Background Knowledge Julie: My husband does not ever stop talking about Die Hard the movie. It’s in his top 3 movies of all time. I did not know it was based on a book though until […]

Read This: Time for me to Come Home by Dorothy Shackleford and Travis Thrasher Watch This: Time for Me to Come Home for Christmas on Hallmark Why We Made this Selection and Background Knowledge Julie: Nothing at all before we started researching Christmas-themed books/movies to cover for this podcast. It was a pretty quick pick though […]

    Listen to Tell Me More on:       Tell me more, a deep dive on Jessie James Decker and the picture of her kids’ absolutely ripped abs. Our Sources: Jessie James Decker – Wikipedia Eric Decker – Wikipedia Jessie James Decker Slams ‘Unkind’ Criticism About Her Kids’ Abs: ‘Don’t Call’ Them ‘Strange’ […]

  Listen to Tell Me More on:       Tell me more, a deep dive into Blonde, the book, and the movie. Read: Blonde by Joyce Carol Oates Watch: Blonde on Netflix Do you have something you want us to do a deep dive on? Send us an email with the topic to [email protected] And […]

In this final episode of season 2, Julie and Val chat about taking a break over the holidays. They share… Their holiday traditions What their kids are asking for as Christmas gifts They play a Who Said That game They share their favorite episodes from season 2 To hear the full discussion of this crazy […]

Read This: Blonde by Joyce Carol Oates Watch This: Blonde on Netflix Why We Made this Selection and Background Knowledge Julie: Heard about the standing ovation at the Venice film festival and it intrigued me. Claire: All the headlines of the 14-minute standing ovation. Before you say which you liked better, did you read the book or […]

In our latest episode of Whose Kid is That?!?, we were joined by Alice, one-half of the team over at The Prosecutors podcast! Alice is a native Texan, a graduate of Yale Law school, and a mean fiddler player. In another life, she was a dancer, but now the courtroom is her stage. When she’s not […]

    Listen to Tell Me More on:       We’ve covered nineteen topics so far and since recording… many of them have been extremely busy! In this episode, we’re updating you on all the latest in the celebs we’ve covered so far! Do you have something you want us to do a deep […]

In this episode, Julie has an absolute meltdown over preparing her kids outfits for Red Ribbon Week. Other topics: The Phillies To hear the full discussion of this crazy story, check out the latest episode of Whose Kid is That?!? with Julie and Val. You can listen on Apple or Spotify. Don’t forget to subscribe so you know exactly when […]

Read This: Mr. Malcolm’s List by Suzanne Allain Watch This: Mr. Malcom’s List on Prime Video Why We Made this Selection and Background Knowledge Julie: Seemed like both the book and the movie might have a Bridgerton vibe, so I was curious. Claire: No knowledge other than seeing it popping up on social media a lot. Before […]

In this episode, Val is talking about how she disciplines her two kids differently. Other topics: Packing anxiety Halloween fun Dress alterations – what should it cost? To hear the full discussion of this crazy story, check out the latest episode of Whose Kid is That?!? with Julie and Val. You can listen on Apple or Spotify. Don’t forget to […]

Listen to Tel Me More on:   Sources: The Cut – The Watcher A family bought their dream house. But according to the creepy letters they started to get, they weren’t the only ones interested in it. The Cut – Taking Another Look at The Watcher What we know about the case four years later. Vulture – Netflix […]

Want to know what we’re into this month? In the latest episode of Whose Kid Is That?!? podcast, Julie and Val ran down everything they’re into right now. From what they’re watching, what they’re listening to, what they’re reading (well, Julie), to what they’re making. Check out the list below… What we’re talking about: Kanye Blink […]

Listen to Burning for Bridgerton on:        In this bonus episode, we’re talking about the brand new book, out TODAY – October 25, 2022 – by Shonda Rhimes and Betsy Beers: Inside Bridgerton. We also discuss Bridgerton season 3 updates and rumors. Plus, we break down the trailer for the Bridgerton spin-off Queen […]

10 Things I Wish Someone Told Me 10 Years Ago at My Baby Shower (and if you did, but I was too stubborn to listen, I apologize) In our latest episode of Whose Kid is That, Julie reflected on what she would go back and tell herself 10 years ago when she was pregnant… Stop […]

Listen to Tell Me More on:   Our Sources: JonBenet Ramsey’s half-brother recalls the day of the murder: ‘This case can be solved’ JonBenet Ramsey Murder Fast Facts John Ramsey’s deposition from Oct. 20, 1998 Morbid Podcast – Part 1 and Part 2 5 Things We Didn’t Know About the JonBenet Murder Mystery 1. Their financial status Patsy […]

What would you do if your child bent over in front of you… in public… and farted in your face because they hadn’t gotten their way. Tune in to find out how Val handled this exact situation! Other topics we discuss… Halloween costumes Hot dogs Tell Me More – Fleetwood Mac series To hear the […]

Read This: Normal People by Sally Rooney  Watch This: Normal People on Hulu Why We Made this Selection and Background Knowledge Julie: I actually watched the show about two years ago and have always been curious about the book. Claire: I just went along with Julie’s suggestion because I’ve heard good things about Sally Rooney’s books and […]

Jemima Talbot, owner of Vermont Mom, joins us to talk about her experience parenting an introvert as an extrovert. Other topics we discuss… School germs Surviving busy weeks Work appropriate clothing Where to shop for clothes as a woman in rural Vermont Wantable vs. StichFix Rental clothing companies like Rent the Runway and Nuuly Making […]

Listen to Tell Me More on:   Our Sources:  Prince Edward – Wikipedia Everything You Need To know about Edward, Queen Elizabeth’s Most Secretive Son Sophie, Countess of Wessex – Wikipedia Prince Edward and Sophie, Countess of Wessex’s Complete Relationship Timeline All About Lady Louise and James, Viscount Severn — Prince Edward and Sophie’s Kids How Prince […]

Want to know what we’re into? In the latest episode of Whose Kid Is That?!? podcast, Julie and Val ran down everything they’re into right now. From what they’re watching, what they’re listening to, what they’re reading (well, Julie), to what they’re making. Check out the list below… What We’re Into, October 2022 Talking about: The […]

Read This: Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn Watch This: Gone Girl movie on Prime Video Why We Made this Selection and Background Knowledge Julie: I actually read the book just before the movie came out and watched the movie when it was available for rental. That was about 8 years ago at this point so I didn’t […]

Julie let her kids eat a plate of fries and watch YouTube on her phone while out to dinner… is that okay? Other topics we discuss… Back-to-school morning routines School start times and how to get to work on time when school starts after 9 AM The going rate for a babysitter Musee de la […]

Listen to Tell Me More on:   Our Sources: Tori Spelling – Wikipedia What Happened To Aaron Spelling’s $600 Million Net Worth? Charlie Shahnaian – IMDB Tori, Tried and True Possible Ways Tori Spelling Spent Her Entire Inheritance Dean McDermott Makes 1st Appearance on Tori Spelling’s Reality Show Amid Split Speculation: ‘So Cute, Babe’ Emily […]

Val’s back from Disney and she’s sharing a crazy story about lost luggage! Other topics we discuss… Julie’s upcoming trip to Quebec City Julie’s kid’s first day of school Target underwear Val’s birthday An update on Val’s reading progress To hear the full discussion of this crazy story, check out the latest episode of Whose […]

Read This:  Anatomy of a Scandal by Sarah Vaughan Watch This: Anatomy of a Scandal on Netflix Why We Made this Selection and Background Knowledge Julie: I literally cannot remember how we picked this?!? But I do love British crime dramas. Claire: Like most of our previous episodes, I had no background knowledge. I’ve been rather enjoying […]

How to Use Zodiac Names with Sophie Kihm In our latest episode of Whose Kid is That?!?, we were joined by Sophie Kihm, Editor-in-Chief at Nameberry – the world’s largest website devoted to names. Sophie joins us to discuss Zodiac Names. Sophie has been writing for Nameberry since 2015. She is Nameberry’s resident Name Guru to the […]

Listen to Tell Me More on:   Our Sources: Brad Pitt Has ‘Positive Attitude’ Despite ‘Sad Situation’ with Angelina Jolie FBI Report: Source Brad Pitt’s Side of the Story: He ‘Did Not Hit’ His Child as Plane Fight with Angelina Jolie ‘Got Out of Hand,’ Says Source Why the FBI did not charge Brad Pitt […]

Want to know what we’re into? In the latest episode of Whose Kid Is That?!? podcast, Julie and Val ran down everything they’re into right now. From what they’re watching, what they’re listening to, what they’re reading (well, Julie), to what they’re making (recipes). Check out the list below What We’re Into, August 2022 What we’re […]

  Listen to Tell Me More on:     BONUS EPISODE! Yes, we’re still talking about Fleetwood Mac. Tune in for… Follow-up questions and comments Weird stories from Mick’s memoir Other random rumors and facts More quotes from Stevie about her relationship with Lindsey Dennis Wilson antics Info from Carol Ann Harris’ memoir A look […]

The Ultimate Back-to-School Checklist! Julie is sending her kids back to school for the first time in 2.5 years after homeschooling for the past two school years! It’s overwhelming, almost like the first time ever doing it… again. It’s been 3 years since they’ve done the back-to-school thing! In the latest episode of Whose Kid […]

Read This: The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han Watch This: The Summer I Turned Pretty on Prime Video Why We Made this Selection and Background Knowledge Claire: I’ve heard of the book and knew it had been popular in the YA crowd for a while, but YA isn’t really my thing so I hadn’t […]

In this episode, Val shares a scary story from daycare drop-off. Tune in for… Love Island 90 Day Fiancé Paramount + All That Never Have I Ever on Netflix Links: Val’s favorite water bottle Dry Fly Moscow Mule To hear the full discussion of this scary event, check out the latest episode of Whose Kid […]

  Listen to Tell Me More on:       Our Sources: Articles How Fleetwood Mac Influenced ‘Daisy Jones & The Six’ Stevie Nicks publicly responds to Lindsey Buckingham’s Fleetwood Mac exit for the first time Stevie Nicks Admits Past Pregnancy With Don Henley and More About Her Wild History Books Stevie Nicks Said Dating Lindsey […]

Mom’s Night Out in Atlantic City: A travel guide you {probably shouldn’t} follow Last month, a few of The Basic Moms were together for a night out in Atlantic City. Now, we all know moms don’t always get out much, and when we do – sometimes we just want to relax. This trip was NOT […]

Read This: Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens Watch This: Where the Crawdads Sing (currently only in theatres) Listen to This: Tell Me More: The Dark Side of Delia Owens (author of Where the Crawdads Sing) featuring Kayse Gale Why We Made this Selection and Background Knowledge Julie: I read the book initially in March […]

  Listen to Tell Me More on:       Our Sources: Articles How Fleetwood Mac Influenced ‘Daisy Jones & The Six’ Stevie Nicks publicly responds to Lindsey Buckingham’s Fleetwood Mac exit for the first time Stevie Nicks Admits Past Pregnancy With Don Henley and More About Her Wild History Books Stevie Nicks Said Dating Lindsey […]

Read This: The Godfather by Mario Puzo Watch This: The Godfather on Paramount+ The Offer on Paramount+ Why We Made this Selection and Background Knowledge Julie and her family has watched and quoted this movie for years. She first read the book in high school and probably first watched the movie as a small child […]

Listen to Tell Me More on:   Our Sources: Nick Cannon Confirms He’s Having More Kids This Year Amid Abby De La Rosa’s Pregnancy NICK CANNON Gets Father’s Day Shout-Out FROM THREE OF HIS BABY MAMAS After Having So Many Kids, Nick Cannon Has Some Thoughts On Unprotected Sex And Taking The Condom Off After […]

Read This: Deep Water by Patricia Highsmith Watch This: Deep Water on Hulu Why We Made this Selection and Background Knowledge Julie: I knew about this book because I follow all celebrity gossip and I knew it was the movie Ana de Armas and Ben Affleck met on the set and began dating. I wanted […]

In the finale episode of season 1 of the Whose Kid Is That?!? podcast, Julie and Val ran down everything they’re into right now. From what they’re watching, what they’re listening to, what they’re reading (well, Julie), to what they’re making (recipes). Check out the list below What we’re into – Summer 2022 Shows and Movies […]

Listen to Tell Me More on: Our Sources: Background On the May 14 episode of SNL (episode 20 of season 47 to be exact) Selena Gomez made a joke in her monologue about how she’d like to find a BF while hosting the show. Honestly, I could see her with Andrew Dismukes – can someone […]

In this episode, Val shares that her 14-year-old dog passed away and she talks about how she explained pet loss to her 6-year-old and 2-year-old. Random Other Topics: Dry skin My Big Fat Greek Wedding Getting your hair done Looking older Fanny packs Atlantic City Shein Pet fish Jay Leno SNL TikTok Bedtimes All The […]

Read This: Pieces of Her by Karin Slaughter Watch This: Pieces of Her limited series on Netflix Why We Made this Selection and Background Knowledge Claire: No actual background info. I just saw it at Costco, saw the Netflix sticker, read the back, and thought it would be something we both would like! Before you say […]

“Mommy, I Want to be a Normal Boy” To Homeschool or Not to Homeschool A little over two months ago, my 8-year-old son came to me and said, “Mommy, I want to be a normal boy.” So I asked him, “Why aren’t you a normal boy?” and he told me, “Normal boys go to school.” […]

Listen to Tell Me More on:        Our Sources: ‘LulaRich’: We Researched the LulaRoe Onboarding Package 2021 so You Don’t Have To MLM Truth Amway – The Dream Or The Scheme? Meet Primerica, The New Wall Street IPO That’s Really A Multi-Level Marketing Scheme The Details MLMs/Direct Selling Boom 1990: 25% of DSA […]

How to Help Your Kids Through the End of the School Year Blues In the latest episode of Whose Kid is That?!? Val shared that her 5-year-old son was displaying some signs of anxiety as he approached his graduation from Kindergarten. Val noticed: Clinginess Moodiness Sadness and other BIG feelings For Val’s son, graduating Kindergarten […]

Read This Under the Banner of Heaven by Jon Krakaur (2003) Watch This Under The Banner of Heaven on FX or Hulu Why We Made this Selection and Background Knowledge Julie: I love both previous Jon Krakauer books I read. And I loved both movie adaptations. When I saw the trailer for this show, I ran […]

The RIGHT Way to Make a PB&J Sandwich In a recent episode of Whose Kid is That?!? Julie and Val dished on their husbands’ quirks. Julie shared that the most bizarre thing about her husband is how he makes a PB&J sandwich. First, Julie and Val shared what they both believe is the correct way […]

  Listen to Tell Me More on:         Tell me more: the Mormon #MomTok Swinging Drama Our Sources: Why are so many of the most influential moms on the internet Mormon? TikTok Users @marshmallowmoney @gossipingviv @annareportsnews @mimi.bascom @thedoeandherfawn Podcast – I Just Wanna Chat – A Comprehensive Guide To The Mormon #momtok “Soft Swinging” […]

Interview with Father and Grandfather, Mike D. On our most recent episode of Whose Kid is That?!? we interviewed Val’s Dad! Check out our interview with Val’s Dad: Q: Mr. D, I would love to know, do you think that Val as a child was more like Cameron or more like Juliette? A: So we […]

Church Can Be Hysterical In our most recent episode of Whose Kid is That?!? Julie shared the details of her son’s First Holy Communion. She also told the story of her son high-fiving the priest as he raised his hand for a blessing at his First Reconciliation. There are so many funny videos out there […]

    Listen to Tell Me More on:       Trigger Warnings: murder, poaching, racism, rape, child abandonment Our Sources: The Hunted: Did American conservationists in Africa go too far? – The New Yorker The Dark History Behind the Year’s Bestselling Debut Novel – Slate Deliaowens.com – About the Author Who is Delia Owens? According to her […]

What do you do about a sassy child? That’s what we discuss this week. Plus a recap of Val’s vacation and Mother’s Day. And, an idea about red carpet bingo cards! All the things… Ocean City, New Jersey Zingo Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 2 Online summer reading camps – with Your Reading Tutor, Ashley […]

Get This Kid Out of My Bed!!! In our most recent episode of Whose Kid is That?!? Julie made a confession – her 8-year-old still sleeps in bed with them! Julie’s oldest son is an excellent sleeper and has been since day one. When her second son was born, she didn’t want to take any […]

Listen to Tell Me More on: Our Sources Ryan Reynolds – IMDB Ryan Reynolds – Wikipedia All the Celebs You Completely Forgot Ryan Reynolds Dated 9 People Ryan Reynolds Dated Before He Met Wife Blake Lively Who is Ryan Reynolds A Canadian-American actor and producer. Born in Vancouver, British Columbia in 1976 (45 years old) IG […]

In this episode, Val asks a very important question… when does the potty talk stop? Unfortunately, the answer is never. And, it only gets more elaborate. All the things… The Morning Show Pretty Little Liars Apple TV Sinisterhood To hear the full discussion of potty talk, check out the latest episode of Whose Kid is […]

It Just Gets Harder: A Parenting Rant Now that my kids are getting older, my husband and I have been giving them a bit more freedom. One of those freedoms is allowing them to ride their bikes up the hill in front of our house, around the block, and back down. Our kids have been […]

    Listen to Tell Me More on:       Heidi Montag was recently photographed all over eating raw bison heart out of a zip lock bag.  What is going on?!? Our Sources: Heidi Montag Seen Eating Raw Animal Organs to Help Fertility Issues: ‘I Love Trying New Things’ – People A Raw Food Diet […]

Bullying Starts So Young: What Can We Do As Parents? In our most recent episode of Whose Kid is That?!? Val shared the story of her 5-year-old, Kindergartener being bullied on the bus. A girl from his class was physically laying hands on him and calling him a “butthole.” Julie and Val were both surprised […]

Listen to Burning for Bridgerton on:        In this episode, we’re joined by our very special guests, Chelsea – host of Tell Me More: A deep dive on… and Val – host of Whose Kid is That?!? We break down everything from season 2 of Bridgerton and make predictions for season 3! All the Things: Why […]

Got a Loner? Here are 6 Activities They May Be Into In the most recent episode of Whose Kid is That?!? Julie shared that her son is struggling to find a hobby or activity that he loves. He can, at times be a bit of a loner. He loves dinosaurs and he loves LEGOs. And, […]

Listen to Burning for Bridgerton on:        Episode Title: The Viscount Who Loved Me Netflix Description: Anthony lashes out as he awaits news of Kate, while Eloise turns to Theo for help in her Lady Whistledown hunt and Lady Featherington plans a grand ball. Writer: Jess Brownell To follow along with season 2 […]

Listen to Tell Me More on: Our Sources: Justice for Pamela – The Atlantic Pam and Tommy: The Untold Story of the World’s Most Infamous Sex Tape – Rolling Stone History of Data Privacy in the United States – Clarip ‘Pam & Tommy’: A Perfect Storm Created The Famous Sex Tape – Forbes The Sex Tape Problem…and a Possible […]

Listen to Burning for Bridgerton on:        Episode Title: Harmony Netflix Description: Scandalous rumors swirl around the Bridgertons and the Sharmas. The queen’s ire over Lady Whistledown lands Eloise and Penelope in a quandary. Writer: Oliver Goldstick To follow along with season 2 of Bridgerton on Netflix – grab a copy of The Duke […]

Listen to Burning for Bridgerton on:        Episode Title: The Choice Netflix Description: Anthony’s duty to his family wars with his desire for Kate. Edwina ponders her future – and impresses the queen. Eloise’s rendezvous stirs suspicion. Writer: Lou-Lou Igbokwe To follow along with season 2 of Bridgerton on Netflix – grab a […]

How to Get Eyeliner Out of Anything! Because, kids. Some kids will draw on anything. Walls, ceilings, and furniture. When you’re a kid, your whole world is a canvas, right? But, what happens when the kids draw on your bed, your carpet, or your end table? And… not with washable markers. With eyeliner! You know, […]

Listen to Burning for Bridgerton on:        Episode Title: An Unthinkable Fate Netflix Description: Rattled by Anthony’s hasty nuptial plans, Kate receives advice from Lady Danbury. Eloise spars with a new ally. Emotions run high during a dinner party. Writer: Abby McDonald To follow along with season 2 of Bridgerton on Netflix – […]

  Listen to Burning for Bridgerton on:        Episode Title: Victory Netflix Description: As guests gather for the Bridgertons’ ball, Anthony and Kate clash during a hunting party, Colin revisits the past, and Lady Featherington sets a trap. Writer: Chris Van Dusen & Jess Brownell To follow along with season 2 of Bridgerton on Netflix – […]

Listen to Burning for Bridgerton on:        Episode Title: A Bee in Your Bonnet Netflix Description: The Sharmas arrive at the Bridgerton’s country estate, where Anthony seeks to win Kate’s good opinion amid bad memories and a ruthless game of pallmall. Writer: Geetika Lizardi, Julia Quinn, Chris Van Dusen To follow along with […]

Oh No! So Your Kid Cut Their Own Hair In a recent episode of Whose Kid is That?!? Val shared that her 5-year-old cut the front of his own hair… just before school photos! It turns out, Julie had a similar story about her then 7-year-old cutting his own hair just before being ring bearer in his […]

Listen to Burning for Bridgerton on:          Episode Title: Off to the Races Netflix Description: Facing heated competition and a prickly foe, Anthony steps up his courtship game. Eloise makes a Lady Whistledown discovery as a family member returns. Writer: Geetika Lizardi, Julia Quinn, Chris Van Dusen To follow along with season […]

  Listen to Tell Me More On:       Who is she? Our Sources: Jessica Seinfeld – Wikipedia Mom’s the Word For Seinfeld Gal – Wants Kid Soon to Seal Deal – New York Post Jessica Seinfeld – Gawker A Moment of Jen – Blog Archive The Untold Truth of Jessica Seinfeld – Nicki Swift Jessica Seinfeld Wins […]

Listen to Burning for Bridgerton on:       A recap of Season 2, Episode 1: Capital R Rake Netflix Description: Anthony begins his search for a wife. Eloise braves her society debut. And Lady Danbury helps the queen choose a Diamond among the season’s debutantes. Writers: Geetika Lizardi, Julia Quinn, Chris Van Dusen Mentioned […]

The Problem With Turning Red by Pixar In a recent episode of Whose Kid is That?!? Julie shared that her 9-year-old son is beginning to stink. A tell-tale sign that puberty is just around the corner. The discussion of puberty quickly turned into a discussion of the latest movie from Pixar, Turning Red. At the time of recording, […]

What Not to Do in Portland Maine with Kids Recently Julie and her kids had the opportunity to travel to Portland, Maine with her husband on a work trip. Julie works from home and homeschools, so when her husband is traveling, it’s easy for them to pick up and tag along. On a Thursday, her […]

  Listen to Tell Me More On: Who is she? Fake German Heiress Real name – Anna Sorokin or Anna Sorokina Arrested in 2017 for grand larceny, theft of services, and more! Our Sources Inventing Anna on Netflix Anna Sorokin – Wikipedia Convicted Fraudster Anna Delvey Conned Collector Michael Xufu Huang. That Didn’t Stop Him […]

Has your child ever done something that could be perceived as “rude”? In this episode, we discuss what kid behaviors are even considered rude in these post-Covid days. All the things… Vermont Mom Forgotten Boardwalk Brewing The Library IV Numberblocks Val’s Playroom Project – In Progress In our most recent episode of Whose Kid is […]

Got Young Conspiracy Theorists? Check out these books, shows, podcasts, and more! In a recent episode, Julie shared that her kids are turning into young conspiracy theorists. They love all things mystery and they enjoy hearing even the wildest theories. If your kids are into the same stuff, we’ve put together a list of books, […]

  Listen to Tell Me More On:   Who are They? Our Sources Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen – Wikipedia The Olsen Twins Have Given Their First Magazine Interview In Years – Elle Magazine Mary-Kate Olsen’s former New York homes are for sale for $12.3million – Hello! Magazine All About Ashley Olsen’s Boyfriend Louis Eisner, The Artist She’s Been […]

2 Reasons Your Kids Might Hate Wearing Clothes Do your kids walk into the house and immediately strip to their diapers or underwear? It’s not uncommon for either of us to have kids roaming around our homes in various stages of undress at all times of the year. Both of us have this issue, most […]

In our latest episode of Whose Kid is That?!? we spoke about how kids seem to be more open to spirits. In the episode, both Julie and Val shared some spooky stories – and we’ve added a story from Claire here, too. Julie’s Story Not long after my brother lost his battle with colon cancer at […]

Listen to Tell Me More On: Who is she? Nickelodeon child star Younger sister of Britney Spears Famously became pregnant at 16 Our Sources Things I Should Have Said by Jamie Lynn Spears Jamie Lynn Spears’ two-part interview on Call Her Daddy (Part 1 and Part 2) Good Morning America interview – Jamie Lynn Spears Celebrity Book Club with […]

Explaining the 3 Types of Love to Your Child What do you do when your 5-year-old asks you why he can’t marry his little sister? This can be a tough question to answer without opening up a huge can of worms that could quickly lead to talk about sex and where babies come from. (Every […]

What do you do when your 7-year-old looks up at you, eyes wide, and asks, “Mommy, what’s a strip club?” When this happened in my home, my initial reaction was to ask him where he heard of a strip club. He told me he had heard about strip clubs on The Simpsons (which he’d been […]