We've all been there: low on sleep, high on stress, and you can *feel* exactly how long it's been since your last shower. Every thing your kid(s) could possibly need, they need it from you and immediately.

How do you preserve your sanity and health? How do you carve out some time for yourself? Shawn and Tom talk about some things they've tried to constantly remind themselves that they exist separately from their kids.

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In this episode, we talk about parenting strategies - keeping things consistent, presenting a united front with your partner, being firm, and holding the line against that old "please just five more minutes" bedtime excuse.

If you're interested in the book Tom referenced in this episode, "Becoming the Parent You Want to Be," here's an Amazon link for you to check it out: https://www.amazon.com/Becoming-Parent-You-Want-Sourcebook/dp/0553067508

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Parent-Teacher Associations. Kids' sports. Cats fighting in the background over... something.

Shawn and Tom cover a lot of ground this episode about getting involved in your kids' school and after-school activities, with the aim of meeting new parent-friends and ensuring your kids have fun.

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