Season 3

HEY OTHER PARENTS – S03E002: Mourning the Aging Kiddo

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Parenting means growing up right alongside your kids—and sometimes, that growth stings. This week, we’re unpacking the bittersweet ache of letting go: when your child walks into school without looking back, chooses friends over trick-or-treating with you, or suddenly decides they’re “too old” to snuggle.

We’ll share the mix of pride and grief that sneaks up on parents, why independence feels like a hidden kind of goodbye, and how to reframe those moments as both loss and opportunity. What We Cover: •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

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HEY OTHER PARENTS – S03E003: Parenting Hacks… We Have Questions

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This week we’re diving into the weird, wild world of parenting hacks—the ones that felt totally normal when we were kids, and the ones we’ve tried (or sworn off) as parents ourselves.

Inspired by a BuzzFeed list of bizarre and brilliant “hacks,” we’re sharing stories that range from monster spray and mayonnaise remedies to Santa’s OSHA compliance rules. Some are genius, some are questionable, and some are… probably therapy fodder.

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HEY OTHER PARENTS – S03E004: The Grandparent Episode: Love, Boundaries, and Clashes

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This week, we’re talking all about grandparents—the love, the spoiling, the traditions, and yes…the clashes. From too many sweets and outdated advice to “back in my day” comparisons, we’re diving into what happens when well-meaning grandparents sometimes forget to pass the parenting torch back to us.

We’ll share our own stories, talk about generational differences, and explore how to set boundaries with love—because keeping the peace with family doesn’t have to mean losing your sanity. …

HEY OTHER PARENTS – S03E006: 13 Relationship Rules That Help Avoid Blowouts

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This week, we’re stepping away from parenting tips and diving into something just as important—keeping our relationships strong.

Arguments are normal in any marriage or partnership, but sometimes it’s the simplest of unspoken rules that help avoid blowouts over the little stuff. From thermostat wars to fridge fights, we’re talking about the creative strategies couples use to stay grounded, keep perspective, and remember they’re on the same team.

Sara shares a beautiful reflection on loving your partner through all the seasons of life—because you’ll both change, and that’s okay. …

HEY OTHER PARENTS – S03E006: Hey Mom… The Meatloaf (Family Recipes & Stories That Live On)

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This week, we’re talking all about how food keeps our families connected — not just through the meals we share, but through the stories, memories, and love that come with them.

This episode was inspired by Umma: A Korean Mom’s Kitchen Wisdom and 100 Family Recipes — a beautiful reminder that recipes aren’t just instructions, they’re stories of love, culture, and connection passed from one generation to the next.

We’re diving into the dishes that do more than feed us — the ones that remind us who we are, where we come from, and the people who taught us how to cook in the first place. From handwritten cookbooks to traditions passed down by taste and memory, these are the meals…

HEY OTHER PARENTS – S03E007: This Isn’t the Parenting We Grew Up With… (Millennial Pressures of Raising Kids in 2025)

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This week, we’re talking all about what it means to raise kids right now — in a world that looks nothing like the one we grew up in.

Even from the time our kids were babies until now, so much has changed. Every generation has faced its own version of “hard,” but millennial parents are juggling a whole new mix — from nonstop work expectations and rising costs to tech-filled classrooms, social media stress, and a constant feeling that we’re supposed to be doing it all.

We’ll talk about how the optics around parenting have changed — how it’s not just what…

HEY OTHER PARENTS – S03E008: Naming a Baby Without Starting a Family Feud

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Naming a baby is no small task. From family traditions to pop culture influences, choosing the “right” name can feel like walking through a minefield — one full of strong opinions, veto lists, and more unsolicited suggestions than anyone ever asked for.

This week on Hey Other Parents, we’re talking all about the first — and likely most stressful — parenting decision: naming your baby… without setting off a full-blown family debate.

From grandparents lobbying for family names to friends “calling dibs,” we share our own stories, the pressures we felt, and the moments that made us laugh years later. …

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HEY OTHER PARENTS – S03E009: Surviving Family Travel Without Losing Your Mind

🎙️ In This Episode: Family vacations are supposed to be relaxing… right? Between sunrise departures, overstuffed suitcases, and kids asking “Are we there yet?” before you leave the driveway, traveling with kids can feel like a full-contact sport.

This week on Hey Other Parents, we’re talking all about the genius (and sometimes chaotic) tricks parents use to survive family travel — from the nostalgic road trips of our childhood to the hyper-organized, packing-cube-powered adventures of today.

We swap chaos stories, compare travel styles (the ultra-planned Stallone trips vs. the “wing it and pray” Levine adventures), and debate which era of family travel was truly more…

HEY OTHER PARENTS – S03E010: Fierce Intimacy (Part 1): Why We Argue the Way We Do

📅 End of Season 3

This is our Season 3 finale! We’re taking a short break and will be back with Season 4 on December 12th. Thanks for spending another season with us — we seriously love hanging out with you every week.

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We’re kicking off our Fierce Intimacy book club with the first half of Terry Real’s relationship guide — the one that makes you stop mid-argument and go, “Oh… that’s me, isn’t it?” We dig into the big ideas from Sessions 1–3, like why we slip into shame or grandiosity during conflict, how our old “adaptive child” reactions still show up as adults, and the…