But the Years Are Short
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S1E24 Staying Connected to Your Kids (Even When You're Exhausted)
Feeling stretched thin, touched out, or just plain exhausted? You’re not alone—and you’re not failing.In this episode, we’re talking about how connection with your kids doesn’t have to be big,…
S1E23 The 7 Things Kids Need to Hear When You're Divorcing
Summer planning is stressful for any parent… and coordinating it across two homes can feel like a whole extra job. In today’s episode, Katie and Meagan kick off a month focused on parenting after…
S1E22 Talking to Kids About Death & Grief: What to Say (and What Not To)
Talking about death with kids can feel overwhelming.What if I say the wrong thing?What if I make it worse?What if I scare them?In this episode of But the Years Are Short, Meagan and Katie walk…
S1E21 Boundaries, Bedrooms, and the Big Privacy Conversation
In this episode, Katie and Meagan kick things off with a very on-brand smoke-alarm saga before diving into a topic so many parents wrestle with: the difference between privacy and secrecy. We talk…
S1E20 How to Repair After Conflict with Your Child: Simple Scripts + Boundaries That Work
Episode SummaryConflict is normal — in families, friendships, marriages, and yes… even at the paint counter when Texas is “snowed in.” In this episode, Katie and Meagan talk about why repair after…
S1E19 I’m Quitting and Starting a Paddleboard Business (aka Emotional Burnout)
Emotional Clutter + The Mental Load DetoxEver feel completely exhausted… but you can’t point to one big reason why?In this episode, Katie and Meagan talk about emotional clutter — the invisible…
S1E18 Restarts Are Hard (For Kids and Us): How to Support the Reset
Restarts aren’t just a January thing — they happen all year long. Coming back from break, starting a new season, returning to school after summer, re-engaging after a friendship conflict… even just…
S1E17 Helping Kids Transition Back to Routines After Winter Break
The holidays are fun… until they’re over and real life hits hard.In this episode, Katie and Meagan talk about the post-holiday routine crash — the sugar overload, the lack of sleep, the missing…
S1E16 New Year Pressure Is Real for Parents—Here’s a Gentler Way Forward
January comes with so much pressure — to start strong, fix what feels broken, and somehow reinvent ourselves overnight. In this episode of But the Years Are Short, Katie and Meagan talk about why…
S1E15 Gifts, Gratitude, and the Comparison Trap: When Holiday Expectations Collide with Real Life
The holidays are magical… and also kind of a dumpster fire. 😅In this episode, Katie and Meagan talk about the comparison trap — that sneaky holiday spiral where it feels like everyone else is doing…
S1E14 Holiday Magic… or Holiday Meltdown? Helping Kids Handle Big Feelings in Festive Seasons
The holidays are supposed to feel magical… so why does everyone melt down by 4 p.m.? 🎄In this episode, Katie and Meagan talk about the joys and the madness of the holiday season — why kids (and…
S1E13 Split Holidays, Shared Hearts: Navigating Co-Parenting Through the Holiday Season
Navigating the holidays across two homes is a lot — schedules, feelings, traditions, extended family, and the pressure to “make it magical” for your kids. If you’re parenting after separation or…
S1E12 Ouch! Navigating Hurtful Moments With Our Kids
In this episode, Meagan and Katie get real about a tough but universal part of parenting: when our kids are mean to us. They unpack why kids sometimes lash out at the people they feel safest with,…
S1E11 Your Kids Don’t Need to Know Everything (And That’s Healthy)
In this episode, Meagan and Katie dive into a topic all parents wrestle with but rarely say out loud: Are adults allowed to have privacy from their kids? (Spoiler: yes.) We talk through what healthy…
S1E10 Parenting from the Sidelines: Helping Kids Grow Through the Game
In this episode, Meagan and Katie sit down with special guest Mike MacCrory, a sports performance coach who helps kids build confidence and mental strength through athletics. Together, they dive into…
S1E9 Mom Guilt: Why We All Have It (and What to Do About It)
In this episode, Meagan and Katie get real about mom guilt—that sneaky little voice that tells us we’re never doing enough. They unpack where it comes from, how social expectations make it worse, and…
S1E8 Independence: When the Streetlights Come On
In this episode, Meagan and Katie take a walk down memory lane (and maybe down the street to play outside) as they talk about how childhood play has changed over the years. From bikes and backyard…
S1E7 Kids: Do They Get A Voice or a Vote?
In this episode, Meagan and Katie talk about what it really means to give your kids a “voice and a vote” — and how to do it without turning your household into a democracy gone wild. They dig into…
S1E6 Pressure to Create the Perfect Childhood
In this episode, Meagan and Katie dive into the myth of the “perfect childhood” — you know, the one with the Pinterest parties, magical memories, and zero meltdowns. They get real about the pressure…
S1E5 It Takes a Village
In this episode, Katie and Meagan dive into the heart of what makes parenting just a little more doable—community. They swap stories about the people who’ve shown up for them, talk about how modern…
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