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In this episode, Jen and Shannon sit down to find out what type of mom they are by taking an online quiz. Listen to hear how Shannon would react if her kids threw a party and why Jen is worried about Colton sneaking out with the girl next door.

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In this episode, Jen and Shannon discuss how parenting differs from their expectations. Jen shares how her birth experience was nothing like she thought it would be, and Shannon explains how she was able to rediscover her identity after becoming a mom.

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The moms are back! In this episode, Jen and Shannon sit down to catch up on what’s been happening in each other’s lives over the past several weeks. Shannon talks about the chaos of finding a new summer camp for her kids at the last minute, and Jen shares a

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The school year is coming to a close, and for Jen, that means that kindergarten is fast approaching. In this episode, Jen and Shannon discuss their recent family milestones, including preschool graduation, preparing for the new school year, summer camps, and more. Also, listen for a new segment called “Mama’s

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Whether it’s a date night out with the hubby or a couple of hours in the afternoon to get some work done, babysitters can be a super helpful tool for us mamas. In this episode, Jen and Shannon spill the tea about what they expect from their babysitters and why

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The moms are back and ready to dive into some of their favorite life hacks. Some are crazy, and some are outright genius, but both Jen and Shannon agree that a good hack can be a game changer when it comes to being a mom. Listen to hear why Jen

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In this episode of I Speak Mama, Shannon is fully immersed in Disney mode as she gets ready for a family vacation to Disney World. She discusses with Jen how she has prepared and what she's doing to make traveling with young children a breeze. Listen to hear Jen's recommendation

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Jen and Shannon are joined by two very special guests on this episode of I Speak Mama: their husbands! Barrett and Lewis join the ladies to give parenting advice from a dad’s perspective. They tell funny stories about potty training and talk about why it’s so important to play with

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No one likes talking about tough topics with their kids, but that doesn't mean those subjects will never come up. On today’s episode of I Speak Mama, Jen and Shannon share their personal experiences of touching on difficult topics with their children such as death in the family, "the talk"

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This week on I Speak Mama, Jen and Shannon answer questions from the listeners. Tune in for a wild story about how Jen got scolded for her son not wearing shoes and why Shannon believes it’s never a good idea to give a mom unsolicited advice.

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Have you ever heard someone say something about parenting that made you stop and say, “What?!” In today’s episode of I Speak Mama, Jen and Shannon bust some of the craziest parenting myths, including why you shouldn’t tell your kids no and how having a child is going to magically

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The Mamas have successfully survived the holiday season and are back with a new episode of I Speak Mama. Jen and Shannon dive into how their holidays went: the good, bad and the ugly. Listen and learn how Shannon’s special Christmas gift was received by her sons and why Jen

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Happy New Year, Mamas! The moms are back in our very first episode of the new year to discuss the highlights of 2023 and share their hopes for 2024. Listen to find out how Shannon learned to say no and why Jen is prioritizing spending time coloring with her kids.

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Merry Christmas! Jen and Shannon are back in another episode of I Speak Mama to talk about the Christmas season. Listen to learn about Jen’s Russian Orthodox Christmas Eve traditions and why Shannon believes it’s so important to teach your kids the true meaning of Christmas starting at a young

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Jen and Shannon are back in this episode of I Speak Mama and ready to share too much information. Jen talks about why she shouldn't jump rope after having kids, and Shannon shares some of her biggest regrets in life, including not spending enough time with her family.
