This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Morgan Cutlip (PhD in Psychology, relationship expert & author of ‘A Better Share: How Couples Can Tackle the Mental Load for More Fun, Less Resentment, and Great Sex’) to talk all things love, parenting, and partnership. From the invisible mental load moms carry (and how it can silently kill your relationship) to why weekly marriage meetings actually work (and how to have them!!!), Dr. Morgan shares her research + real-life advice for building a relationship that thrives after kids. We also get into initiative, resentment, and her #1 secret for a long + happy marriage. If you’ve ever felt like you’re carrying too much, wondering how to bring it up without starting World War III, or just looking for ways to reconnect with your partner—this one’s for you :-)  LOVE YOU GUYS!  Timestamps: 00:00:00 Welcome back to Two Parents & A Podcast! 00:00:12 Meet Dr. Morgan Cutlip (PhD in Psychology, author and relationship expert0 00:07:15 Is mom’s happiness is the key to your child's happiness? 00:13:32 What is the "mental load" and how is mismanaging it killing your relationship? 00:20:04 How to bring up the mental load conversation without starting a fight 00:25:50 The importance of a weekly relationship meeting  00:33:31 The importance of taking initiative in relationships  00:40:12 The #1 thing you need for a long and happy marriage 00:47:50 LOVE YOU GUYS!  #twoparentsandapod --------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our sponsors this week: *BetterHelp: As the largest online therapy provider in the world, BetterHelp can provide access to mental health professionals with a diverse variety of expertise. Our listeners get 10% off their first month at https://www.BetterHelp.com/TWOPARENTS. *Hers: Start your initial free online visit today at https://www.forhers.com/ALEX for your personalized weight loss treatment options. Hers Weight Loss is not available everywhere. Compounded products are not FDA-approved or verified for safety, effectiveness, or quality. Prescription required. Restrictions apply. Wegovy® and Ozempic® are not compounded. Actual price depends on product and plan purchased. *Pendry Newport Beach: Huge thank you to Pendry Newport Beach for hosting us for this episode. Check them out at https://www.instagram.com/pendrynewportbeach & don’t miss The Elwood Club at https://www.instagram.com/elwoodclub/?hl=en — a modern members’ club built on the traditions of luxury hospitality, located within Pendry Newport Beach. --------------------------------------------------------------- Listen to the pod on YouTube/Spotify/Apple: https://www.youtube.com/@twoparentsandapod https://open.spotify.com/show/7BxuZnHmNzOX9MdnzyU4bD?si=5e715ebaf9014fac https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-parents-a-podcast/id1737442386 --------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Two Parents & A Podcast: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/twoparentsandapod TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@twoparentsandapod Follow Alex Bennett: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/justalexbennett TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@justalexbennett Follow Harrison Fugman: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/harrisonfugman TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@harrisonfugman Find our Guest: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/drmorgancutlip Website | https://drmorgancutlip.com/  Book | https://www.amazon.com/Better-Share-Couples-Tackle-Resentment/dp/1400239672  --------------------------------------------------------------- Powered by: Just Media House – https://www.justmediahouse.com/ --------------------------------------------------------------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, we’re diving into the benefits of family dinner (we’re feeling VALIDATED), baby shower do’s and don’ts (including one MAJOR mistake we made), and an in-depth review of the Karen Read trial (yep, you read that right). Before all that… we’re in Vancouver!!!! Our FIRST international episode (unless someone digs up that one from the lost files). Harrison rapid-fires his travel recs to help YOU plan your next trip (sorry in advance—he named a chain lol). We also get into how our parents’ habits shaped us, the joy of Sunday night dinners, and a new rule that has completely SAVED movie night. Then the fun stuff—our picks for the absolute BEST gifts for new moms (the last one may surprise you). And in Things We DMed: the most attractive (and unattractive) hobbies a man can have, plus… Gen Z is apparently sucking on WHAT?! OK LOVE YOU GUYS!!! 00:00:00 Welcome back to Two Parents & A Podcast! 00:04:02 Rapid-fire Vancouver recommendations for your next trip 00:07:05 Our craziest airport horror stories 00:12:32 How your parents’ habits shape who you are today 00:14:40 Sunday night family dinner 00:20:15 Our thoughts on the Karen Read trial 00:27:15 New rule that solved our movie night problem 00:31:46 Baby shower do's and don'ts 00:37:33 The absolute best gifts for new moms 00:47:45 The most attractive (and unattractive) hobbies a man can have 00:52:00 Gen Z's new anxiety trend: PACIFIERS?!  00:52:50 #1 parenting hack: family dinners 00:55:08 THANK YOU FOR LISTENING!!!  #twoparentsandapod --------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our sponsors this week: Hers: Start your initial free online visit today at https://www.forhers.com/ALEX for your personalized weight loss treatment options. Hers Weight Loss is not available everywhere. Compounded products are not FDA-approved or verified for safety, effectiveness, or quality. Prescription required. Restrictions apply. Wegovy® and Ozempic® are not compounded. Actual price depends on product and plan purchased. Cozy Earth: Head to https://www.CozyEarth.com and use code TWOPARENTS for up to 40% off! And if you get a Post-Purchase Survey, make sure to let them know you heard about Cozy Earth right here!  Quince: Give your summer closet an upgrade—with Quince. Go to https://www.Quince.com/Alex for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five-day returns.  --------------------------------------------------------------- Listen to the pod on YouTube/Spotify/Apple: https://www.youtube.com/@twoparentsandapod https://open.spotify.com/show/7BxuZnHmNzOX9MdnzyU4bD?si=5e715ebaf9014fac https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-parents-a-podcast/id1737442386 --------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Two Parents & A Podcast: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/twoparentsandapod TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@twoparentsandapod Follow Alex Bennett: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/justalexbennett TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@justalexbennett Follow Harrison Fugman: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/harrisonfugman TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@harrisonfugman --------------------------------------------------------------- Powered by: Just Media House – https://www.justmediahouse.com/ --------------------------------------------------------------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we are joined by a lactation expert to talk about all things breastfeeding. Naiomi Catron is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), former labor & delivery nurse, and author of Milk’D: Finding Your Flow In The First Weeks of Breastfeeding. We kick things off with the most common breastfeeding mistake Naomi sees new moms make (and how to fix it), plus how to maximize your milk production in those first days after birth (spoiler alert: it involves a plastic spoon!?).  Naiomi tells us the difference between breast milk and formula (and the point that “breast is best” totally MISSES). She also answer whether or not “just one drop” of breast milk is beneficial for a newborn.  From pacifiers to the best ways to increase milk supply to when you can finally drop that middle-of-the-night pumping session — Naomi has the answers. Plus, a personal favorite - she shares the role dads can play in making the whole breastfeeding process easier. Whether you’re pregnant, in the thick of it, or just curious about the science and strategy behind feeding a newborn, this episode is full of the kind of no-BS, expert-informed advice every parent needs to hear. Timestamps: 00:00:00 Welcome back to Two Parents & A Podcast! 00:01:45 Introducing Naomi Catron, Lactation Expert (RNC-OB, IBCLC) 00:02:24 Breastfeeding mistakes: What is the most common mistake new moms make? 00:06:48 How to maximize breast milk production when your baby is born 00:10:24 Newborn milk needs: How much milk does a newborn baby really need? 00:13:13 Breast milk vs. formula: The breastfeeding vs. formula debate 00:21:02 Is one drop of breast milk really beneficial for a baby? Breast milk benefits 00:22:12 Pacifiers and breastfeeding: Should a breastfeeding baby be given a pacifier? 00:24:32 Empowering moms: Your baby, your boobs, you're the boss 00:26:38 The best way to increase milk supply 00:34:00 Pumping and supply: Dropping the middle of the night pumping session 00:40:41 Breastfeeding vs. pumping: Which is better for mom/baby? 00:47:59 Latching and switching breasts: How to know when to switch sides 00:50:10 Dad's role in breastfeeding: How can dads support their breastfeeding partner? 00:59:30 Thank you for listening! #twoparentsandapod --------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our sponsors this week: *Miracle Mama: Head to miraclemama.com to shop and use the code TWOPARENTS for 20% off! *Magic Spoon: Get $5 off your next order at https://www.MagicSpoon.com/TWOPARENTS or look for Magic Spoon on Amazon or in your nearest grocery store. *ZipRecruiter: Experience hiring speed AND quality — go to https://www.ZipRecruiter.com/ALEX right now to try it for free! *Hungryroot: For a limited time get 40% off your first box PLUS get a free item in every box for life. Go to www.Hungryroot.com/TWOPARENTS and use code TWOPARENTS --------------------------------------------------------------- Listen to the pod on YouTube/Spotify/Apple: https://www.youtube.com/@twoparentsandapod https://open.spotify.com/show/7BxuZnHmNzOX9MdnzyU4bD?si=5e715ebaf9014fac https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-parents-a-podcast/id1737442386 --------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Two Parents & A Podcast: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/twoparentsandapod TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@twoparentsandapod Follow Alex Bennett: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/justalexbennett TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@justalexbennett Follow Harrison Fugman: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/harrisonfugman TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@harrisonfugman Find our Guest: Milk Diva | https://www.instagram.com/milk_diva/ Naiomi Catron | https://www.instagram.com/boobbossbusiness/ Get Naiomi’s Book, Milk’D | https://www.milkdiva.com/milkdbook  --------------------------------------------------------------- Powered by: Just Media House – https://www.justmediahouse.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, we’re talking house upgrades (sorry Jules), hosting duties, and FAFO parenting (is anyone else seeing this EVERYWHERE?). We kick things off with a travel insurance debate (is it a scam or are we just unlucky?), a pilot who called in “not feeling it,” and a quick convo about why no one trusts the media anymore 😬 In our house update, we break down where we’re splurging vs. saving (somehow both at the same time), review Flock’s new turkey bacon jerky (no free ads LMAO), and share a “pinch me” moment from this week around the neighborhood. We’re also hosting a baby shower (surprise - the neighbors are having a baby!!!!!)— and this is gonna be fun (there will be beer in bay bottles). Plus, I reflect on my breastfeeding & pumping journey (spoiler alert: Sunday’s episode is a lactation consultant!!), and we wrap with Things We DMed Each Other: adult Happy Meals (yes, really) and our take on the FAFO school of parenting. OK LOVE YOU GUYS!!! Timestamps: 00:00:00 Welcome back to Two Parents & A Podcast! 00:03:42 Bicker of the Week: Is travel insurance worth it in 2025? 00:07:17 Pilot refuses to fly because he was ‘just not feeling it’ 00:14:40 Why no one trusts the media anymore 00:17:04 House Update: Saving vs. splurging 00:27:23 Turkey bacon jerky review (#NoFreeAds LMAO) 00:35:00 Neighborhood activities 00:37:45 We’re hosting a baby shower! 00:47:15 Breastfeeding/pumping journey reflection 00:55:51 Things We DMed Eachother: McDonald’s Adult Happy Meals 01:00:05 Things We DMed Eachother: FAFO parenting 01:03:40 LOVE YOU GUYS! #twoparentsandapod --------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our sponsors this week: *Magic Spoon: Get $5 off your next order at https://www.MagicSpoon.com/TWOPARENTS or look for Magic Spoon on Amazon or in your nearest grocery store. *BetterHelp: Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/TWOPARENTS and get on your way to being your best self. *ZipRecruiter: Experience hiring speed AND quality — go to https://www.ZipRecruiter.com/ALEX right now to try it for free! *Boll & Branch: Get 20% off plus free shipping on your first set of sheets at https://www.BollAndBranch.com/alex — limited time only. --------------------------------------------------------------- Listen to the pod on YouTube/Spotify/Apple: https://www.youtube.com/@twoparentsandapod https://open.spotify.com/show/7BxuZnHmNzOX9MdnzyU4bD?si=5e715ebaf9014fac https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-parents-a-podcast/id1737442386 --------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Two Parents & A Podcast: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/twoparentsandapod TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@twoparentsandapod Follow Alex Bennett: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/justalexbennett TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@justalexbennett Follow Harrison Fugman: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/harrisonfugman TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@harrisonfugman --------------------------------------------------------------- Powered by: Just Media House – https://www.justmediahouse.com/ --------------------------------------------------------------- Key words: home renovation, save vs splurge, baby shower planning, travel insurance 2025, FAFO parenting, breastfeeding journey, pumping reflections, neighborhood events, adult Happy Meal, parenting podcast, Two Parents & A Podcast, Alex Bennett, Harrison Fugman, couple podcast, pilot refuses to fly, turkey bacon jerky review, new parents, millennial parenting, house updates, trust in media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, we’re joined by the Brown-Underwoods: Colton Underwood (former Bachelor, NFL alum, podcast host, and media personality) and his husband Jordan C. Brown (podcaster & soon-to-be-retired political strategist). SUCH a fun double date! We cover it all: their love story, male infertility (including sperm rehab?!), IVF, and the wild ride of planning a birth via surrogate. We also ask the big questions like—did they choose their baby’s gender? Will they have more kids? (AND who’s the better driver???). Plus: night nurses, sleep training, screen time (really ALL OUR USUALS) + whether their son will play football (the answer might surprise you), and a fun round of The New Parents Game. And don’t forget to check out Colton’s brand new show Are You My First?, premiering Monday, August 18, on Hulu in the U.S. and Disney+ internationally —we can confirm: it’s GONNA BE GOOD. LOVE YOU GUYS! Timestamps: 00:00:00 Welcome back to Two Parents & A Podcast! 00:00:30 Why you shouldn’t tell people your baby name choice 00:04:53 Introduction to Colton Underwood & Jordan C. Brown 00:10:48 Colton & Jordan’s love story 00:18:25 Did Colton & Jordan choose the gender of their baby? 00:19:22 Male infertility & sperm rehab 00:23:25 The IVF & surrogacy process 00:26:13 Colton & Jordan’s birth plan 00:28:12 Will Colton & Jordan have more kids? 00:35:30 The digital lives of children: technology, screentime & AI 00:45:00 Bicker of the Week: Who’s the better driver?! 00:47:50 Autonomous vehicles & AI cont’d 00:53:20 Colton & Jordan’s biggest parenting splurge: night nurse & sleep training 00:57:37 Colton & Jordan’s #1 recommendation for new parents 01:00:55 The New Parents Game 01:03:46 Will Colton & Jordan’s son be allowed to play football? 01:05:42 Colton’s biggest learning from his time on reality TV 01:09:03 LOVE YOU GUYS! #twoparentsandapod ---------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our sponsors this week: * Greenlight: Don’t wait to teach your kids real-world money skills—start your risk-free Greenlight trial today at https://www.greenlight.com/TWOPARENTS. * Magic Spoon: Get $5 off your next order at https://www.MagicSpoon.com/TWOPARENTS or look for Magic Spoon on Amazon or in your nearest grocery store. * ZipRecruiter: Experience hiring speed AND quality — with ZipRecruiter. Go to https://www.ZipRecruiter.com/ALEX right now to try it for free! ---------------------------------------------------------------- Listen to the pod on YouTube/Spotify/Apple: https://www.youtube.com/@twoparentsandapod https://open.spotify.com/show/7BxuZnHmNzOX9MdnzyU4bD?si=5e715ebaf9014fac https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-parents-a-podcast/id1737442386 ---------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Two Parents & A Podcast: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/twoparentsandapod TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@twoparentsandapod Follow Alex Bennett: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/justalexbennett TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@justalexbennett Follow Harrison Fugman: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/harrisonfugman TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@harrisonfugman Follow our guests: Colton Underwood | https://www.instagram.com/coltonunderwood Jordan C. Brown | https://www.instagram.com/jordancbrown_ ---------------------------------------------------------------- Powered by: Just Media House – https://www.justmediahouse.com/ ---------------------------------------------------------------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, we’re sharing the relationship habits that have actually helped us (and YOU GUYS) stay connected as new parents — from daily 15-minute check-ins to remembering not to “talk through” your baby. We also talk about what it really means to support your partner through postpartum depression, and how we need to try going to bed at the same time (apparently this is a thing a lot of you guys do??). Before that, we dive into kindergarten cutoff dates (is it better to be old or young for your grade??), the great Diet Coke vs. Diet Pepsi debate, and our first ever MOVIE NIGHT REVIEW of Happy Gilmore 2. Plus, the new “fridge cigarettes” meme and a little closet clean-out convo (Harrison might need to watch the Marie Kondo show??). In Things We DMed Each Other, we’re taking on the hotel industry (check-in at 4pm, check-out at 11am? Really??) and decoding Gen Z’s newest phone greeting trend. WE LOVE YOU GUYS! Timestamps: 00:00:00 Welcome back to Two Parents & A Podcast! 00:00:45 Closet cleanout: How do you decide what you keep and what goes? 00:05:13 Movie night: Happy Gilmore 2 00:10:43 Have you heard of a ‘fridge cigarette’? 00:15:18 Bicker of the Week: Diet Coke vs. Diet Pepsi 00:18:38 Kindergarten cutoff dates 00:24:28 Keeping your relationship healthy as new parents 00:25:02 Healthy relationships habit: 15 minutes per day to connect 00:28:08 Healthy relationships habit: Greeting your partner first 00:31:58 Healthy relationships habit: Meeting checklist 00:37:46 Healthy relationships habit: Ask for help & know it will be heard 00:39:43 Healthy relationships habit: Going to bed at the same time 00:46:19 Healthy relationships habit: Don’t keep score 00:47:30 Healthy relationships habit: Don’t talk through your baby 00:49:25 Healthy relationships habit: Supporting your partner with postpartum depression 00:58:45 Things We DMed eachother: Hotel check-in vs. check-out times are a scam 01:01:10 Things We DMed eachother: Why is Gen Z answering the phone like THIS? 01:04:00 LOVE YOU GUYS! #twoparentsandapod ---------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our sponsors this week: * Nurture Life: For 55% off your order + FREE shipping, head to https://www.NurtureLife.com/TWOPARENTS and use code TWOPARENTS. * Bilt: Earn points on rent and around your neighborhood, wherever you call home, by going to https://www.joinbilt.com/TWOPARENTS. * Greenlight: Don’t wait to teach your kids real-world money skills—start your risk-free Greenlight trial today at https://www.greenlight.com/TWOPARENTS. * Hungryroot: For a limited time, get 40% off your first box PLUS get a free item in every box for life. Go to https://www.Hungryroot.com/TWOPARENTS and use code TWOPARENTS. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Listen to the pod on YouTube/Spotify/Apple: https://www.youtube.com/@twoparentsandapod https://open.spotify.com/show/7BxuZnHmNzOX9MdnzyU4bD?si=5e715ebaf9014fac https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-parents-a-podcast/id1737442386 ---------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Two Parents & A Podcast: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/twoparentsandapod TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@twoparentsandapod Follow Alex: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/justalexbennett TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@justalexbennett Follow Harrison: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/harrisonfugman TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@harrisonfugman ---------------------------------------------------------------- Powered by: Just Media House – https://www.justmediahouse.com/ ---------------------------------------------------------------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s our first Sunday episode of Two Parents & A Podcast!!!! We’re kicking off our new DOUBLE DATE series — where we bring on other couples to talk about love, parenting, internet chaos, and everything in between — and who better to start with than Matt & Abby? If you’ve been on the internet in the last five years, you’ve likely seen Matt & Abby (https://www.youtube.com/c/MattAbby) sharing their relationship, growing family, and real-life moments with their millions of followers. We get into why they chose to vlog the birth of their sons, how their perspective shifted after baby #2, and what led them to stop showing their kids’ faces online. We also talk about dealing with internet hate, the one thing they wish they hadn’t posted, and how they draw boundaries as a couple who lives much of their life publicly. Oh — and we do, of course, get into a classic Bicker of the Week: how early should you get to the airport? Stay tuned for more guests on Sundays. LOVE YOU GUYS! Timestamps:  00:00:00 Welcome back to Two Parents & A Podcast! 00:02:06 Intro to Matt & Abby  00:03:30 Have you heard of the Shettles method?!  00:07:48 Vlogging the birth of their sons  00:10:48 What will Matt & Abby do differently for baby #3? 00:16:08 Why Matt & Abby stopped showing their kids’ faces online 00:25:20 Dealing with internet hate  00:32:18 What’s the one thing Matt & Abby wish they didn’t put online? 00:39:10 The life Matt & Abby built for themselves - how it started & how it’s going  00:49:40 Bicker of the Week: How early should you get to the airport?!  00:56:55 Matt’s time blindness  01:00:25 What are Matt & Abby’s relationship boundaries online?  01:03:39 LOVE YOU GUYS!  #twoparentsandapod ---------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our sponsors this week:   Magic Spoon: Get $5 off your next order at https://www.MagicSpoon.com/TWOPARENTS or look for Magic Spoon on Amazon or in your nearest grocery store. ZipRecruiter: Experience hiring speed AND quality — with ZipRecruiter. Go to https://www.ZipRecruiter.com/ALEX right now to try it for free! Magnetic Me: Magnetic Me’s clothing makes changing time quick and easy – no zippers or buttons, just magnetic closures. New customers get 15% off their first order at https://www.MagneticMe.com Hungryroot: For a limited time, get 40% off your first box PLUS a free item in every box for life. Go to https://www.Hungryroot.com/TWOPARENTS and use code TWOPARENTS. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Listen to the pod on YouTube/Spotify/Apple: https://www.youtube.com/@twoparentsandapod https://open.spotify.com/show/7BxuZnHmNzOX9MdnzyU4bD?si=5e715ebaf9014fac https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-parents-a-podcast/id1737442386  ---------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Two Parents & A Podcast: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/twoparentsandapod TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@twoparentsandapod Follow Alex: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/justalexbennett TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@justalexbennett Follow Harrison: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/harrisonfugman TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@harrisonfugman ---------------------------------------------------------------- Powered by: Just Media House – https://www.justmediahouse.com/ ---------------------------------------------------------------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, we’re on a family beach vacation (s/o Nanit!) and putting in some WORK recording a bunch of fun interviews for you guys!!! If you didn’t know—we’re launching a second weekly episode (stay tuned this Sunday)!! We break down the four new formats, how they’ll differ from the main show, and why we’re so excited to bring more voices into the mix. Before that, we’re debating whether you should kiss on the first date, reminiscing about OUR first date, and sharing a big “Bicker of the Week” moment: checking a bag vs. carrying on. We also chat about eating off your partner’s plate (guess who’s guilty), updated travel tips with a 10-month-old, and how to make childhood feel magical. Oh—and we reveal the best day of the week to travel (spoiler: it’s Saturday PM, and we explain why). Plus, a quick house update, our take on LA traffic, and a cheesy but true reminder about doing what you love. WE LOVE YOU GUYS!  Timestamps: 00:00:00 Welcome back to Two Parents & A Podcast!  00:04:15 S/o to Nanit for helping us enjoy a beach vacation!  00:06:26 Love what you do and you’ll never work a day in your life (sry for the cheese!!!!) 00:15:45 Why I’m OK with LA traffic  00:20:46 Should you kiss on the first date?  00:27:15 Bicker of the Week: Checking a bag vs. Carrying-on 00:33:24 Is it OK to eat food off your partner’s plate?  00:39:58 Airport beers  00:44:04 Revised travel tips (for a 10 month old) 00:47:20 THIS is the best day of the week to travel 00:49:53 Weekly house update  00:53:30 Introducing our second weekly episode  01:03:36 Making childhood magical 01:07:10 LOVE YOU GUYS!  #twoparentsandapod ---------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our sponsors this week:   Nanit: Get 20% off The Travel Bundle at https://www.nanit.com?utm_source=Social&utm_medium=Influencer&utm_campaign=AlexBennett! Free shipping on orders $35+ Hers: Start your initial free online visit today at https://www.forhers.com/ALEX for your personalized weight loss treatment options. ZipRecruiter: Experience hiring speed AND quality — go to https://www.ZipRecruiter.com/ALEX right now to try it for free! Boll & Branch: Get 20% off plus free shipping on your first set of sheets at https://www.BollAndBranch.com/alex — limited time only. Quince: Give your summer closet an upgrade. Go to https://www.Quince.com/Alex for free shipping and 365-day returns. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Listen to the pod on YouTube/Spotify/Apple: https://www.youtube.com/@twoparentsandapod https://open.spotify.com/show/7BxuZnHmNzOX9MdnzyU4bD?si=5e715ebaf9014fac https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-parents-a-podcast/id1737442386  ---------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Two Parents & A Podcast: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/twoparentsandapod TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@twoparentsandapod Follow Alex: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/justalexbennett TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@justalexbennett Follow Harrison: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/harrisonfugman TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@harrisonfugman ---------------------------------------------------------------- Powered by: Just Media House – https://www.justmediahouse.com/ ---------------------------------------------------------------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Two Parents & A Podcast — we’re talking about parenting decisions we’ve officially changed our minds on. From sleep training to breastfeeding timelines to actually caring about “firsts,” (yeah - Harrison really claimed he didn’t care!!!), we share what we thought we’d do before Tate was born… and what we’ve flip flopped to now (it’s called personal growth OK!!).  Plus: Tate is fully on the move, which means we’re in deep child-proofing mode (baby gates, outlet covers, the whole deal). We also catch you up on some fun home updates (yes to wallpaper!!), debate the best parking spot in this week’s Bicker of the Week, and react to the most Alex x Harrison coded collab of the year: Barbie x ChatGPT. Oh—and stay tuned at the end for yet another new segment idea - Harrison’s inspirational quote of the week. WE LOVE YOU GUYS! Timestamps:  00:00:00 Welcome back to Two Parents & A Podcast!  00:02:24 Harrison’s newest dad habit 00:05:27 Tate is mobile & we’re in full on child proofing mode!  00:12:26 Weekly house update: Child proofing, wallpaper & bedding 00:23:18 Parenting decisions we’ve changed our minds on: Sleep training  00:32:45 Parenting decisions we’ve changed our minds on: Breastfeeding timeline 00:43:42 Parenting decisions we’ve changed our minds on: The importance of firsts 00:49:35 Bicker of the Week: What’s the best parking spot in a crowded parking lot? 00:57:03 Things we DMed Each Other: Barbie x OpenAI 01:05:50 Harrison’s inspirational quote of the week (new segment???) 01:13:57 LOVE YOU GUYS!  #twoparentsandapod ---------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our sponsors this week:   HelloFresh: Make your summer enjoyable and delicious by signing up for HelloFresh at https://www.HELLOFRESH.com/TWOPARENTS10FM and get 10 FREE MEALS with a FREE ITEM FOR LIFE. Magic Spoon: Get $5 off your next order at https://www.MagicSpoon.com/TWOPARENTS or look for Magic Spoon on Amazon or in your nearest grocery store. Skims: Shop my favorite bras and underwear at  https://www.skims.com/twoparents ---------------------------------------------------------------- Listen to the pod on YouTube/Spotify/Apple: https://www.youtube.com/@twoparentsandapod https://open.spotify.com/show/7BxuZnHmNzOX9MdnzyU4bD?si=5e715ebaf9014fac https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-parents-a-podcast/id1737442386  ---------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Two Parents & A Podcast: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/twoparentsandapod TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@twoparentsandapod Follow Alex: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/justalexbennett TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@justalexbennett Follow Harrison: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/harrisonfugman TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@harrisonfugman ---------------------------------------------------------------- Powered by: Just Media House – https://www.justmediahouse.com/ ---------------------------------------------------------------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Two Parents & A Podcast — we’re sharing our top 5 must-haves for traveling with a baby (under 12 months)! Tate’s officially been on a TON of flights, and we’re finally feeling like we have it down. From our new 20-minute buffer rule (the stroller ALWAYS sets off the alarm) to maintaining routine with a few key constants, this list is fully battle-tested after 3 straight weeks of travel (ps. yes, we are happy to be home). We also talk about the playroom updates (spoiler: we might be going a little overboard, but it’s truly magical) and other home updates (how many times can I say Sherwin-Williams Pure White?? lol).  Plus, we revisit last week’s convo about the power of perspective—and unpack the difference between reframing and toxic positivity. In Things We DMed Each Other: an overemployed remote worker with a wild secret, TSA FINALLY ending the shoe removal policy, and a quick “Fail of the Week” involving a barbershop mishap (s/o to the very patient barber— but also, drop your thoughts on Harrison’s half-finished haircut 😂). WE LOVE YOU GUYS! Timestamps:  00:00:00 Welcome back to Two Parents & A Podcast!  00:03:18 The power of perspective cont.  00:15:55 Creating the ultimate playroom (& other house updates!) 00:30:10 Our experience flying with a baby (0-9 months) 00:35:50 Our top 5 must-haves for traveling with a baby (under 12 months) 00:54:00 Fail of the Week: Bringing our baby to the barber  00:59:05 Things We DMed Eachother: Overemployed story 01:03:33 Things We DMed Eachother: TSA to end shoe removal policy 01:05:30 LOVE YOU GUYS!  #twoparentsandapod ---------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our sponsors this week:   Cozy Earth: Cozy Days Discount: Up to 45% off with code TWOPARENTS from July 11–13, 2025.https://www.cozyearth.com Magnetic Me: Order Magnetic Me today! For yourself… or as a great gift for any parent! Go to https://www.MagneticMe.com – new customers will get 15% off their first order! Hungryroot: Take advantage of this exclusive offer: For a limited time get 40% off your first box PLUS get a free item in every box for life. Go to https://www.Hungryroot.com/TWOPARENTS and use code TWOPARENTS. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Listen to the pod on YouTube/Spotify/Apple: https://www.youtube.com/@twoparentsandapod https://open.spotify.com/show/7BxuZnHmNzOX9MdnzyU4bD?si=5e715ebaf9014fac https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-parents-a-podcast/id1737442386  ---------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Two Parents & A Podcast: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/twoparentsandapod TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@twoparentsandapod Follow Alex: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/justalexbennett TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@justalexbennett Follow Harrison: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/harrisonfugman TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@harrisonfugman ---------------------------------------------------------------- Powered by: Just Media House – https://www.justmediahouse.com/ ---------------------------------------------------------------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Two Parents & A Podcast — we’re still in a hotel (shoutout to The LINE Austin for really making this the SUITE life of Bubber), and no, the hardwood floors are still NOT done. We filmed this one first thing in the morning before heading out for the birthday/Fourth of July trip (if you didn’t see on IG — we made our flight, but only managed to check 2 out of 3 bags in time hahaha). This week, we went to our first “kids’ birthday party” (spoiler: we loved it). But apparently, we’re going to get sick of them? We break down how we think kids’ birthday parties work—or maybe how they SHOULD work. Plus, at this party, the most embarrassing moment in recent memory happened to me (you’ll have to listen to find out what it was). And we celebrate a little “bragging parent” moment—because sometimes it’s okay to celebrate the wins. We also talk about the power of perspective, pitch a new dating app idea, and share our favorite Fourth of July memories (cue Harrison saying “bro, it was like a movie”). We love you guys and hope you get to enjoy some time off this holiday weekend! ❤️ Timestamps: 00:00:00 Welcome back to Two Parents & A Podcast!  00:02:15 Birthday/Fourth of July trip to California 00:06:00 It’s OK to do a “parent brag” sometimes (CELEBRATE!) 00:13:52 Alex’s FAIL of the week 00:21:34 Our thoughts on kids’ birthday parties 00:29:00 The power of perspective  00:32:30 A new idea for a dating app 00:36:24 Bick of the Week: Saving contacts in your phone 00:39:40 Our favorite Fourth of July memories 00:43:08 LOVE YOU GUYS! #twoparentsandapod ---------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our sponsors this week:   Dipsea - Right now, you can get a 30-day free trial PLUS 25% off your annual subscription when you go to https://www.DipseaStories.com/TWOPARENTS Cleveland Kitchen - Want to make gut health easy and delicious? Find Cleveland Kitchen’s fresh, fermented foods in the refrigerated section of your local grocery store, or have them delivered straight to your door via Instacart. AND for our listeners get $4 off - head over to clevelandkitchen.com/podcast for $4 off. Thrivent - This endorsement is provided by Alex Bennett, who is not a client of Thrivent, the marketing name of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. Thrivent has paid me cash compensation in the amount of $25,000 for this endorsement. Because of this arrangement, I have an incentive to recommend Thrivent to you, which is a conflict of interest. Thrivent provides advice and guidance through its Financial Planning Framework, which generally includes a review and analysis of a client’s financial situation. A client may choose to further their planning engagement with Thrivent through its Dedicated Planning Services (an investment advisory service), which results in written recommendations for a fee. Thrivent is the marketing name for Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. Insurance products issued by Thrivent. Not available in all states. Securities and investment advisory services offered through Thrivent Investment Management Inc., a registered investment adviser, member FINRA and SIPC, and a subsidiary of Thrivent. Licensed agent/producer of Thrivent. Registered representative of Thrivent Investment Management, Inc. Thrivent.com/disclosures.8133958.1.  ---------------------------------------------------------------- Listen to the pod on YouTube/Spotify/Apple: https://www.youtube.com/@twoparentsandapod https://open.spotify.com/show/7BxuZnHmNzOX9MdnzyU4bD?si=5e715ebaf9014fac https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-parents-a-podcast/id1737442386  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Two Parents & A Podcast — we’re back from a big family trip and giving our official Charleston recap: hotel ratings, travel highlights, and our new favorite parenting moment. OK, quick disclaimer if you’re new here (hi!) — this episode is a little chaotic. We do start with a 5-minute deep dive into women’s haircuts (??) and I was in kind of a flat mood for the first 15 minutes… but I came around and honestly this might be our most fun episode yet. (Also yes, we filmed in bed.) We talk about why Tate would rather play with an AirPods case than an actual toy, share updates from hotel life (Suite Life of Bubber - s/o to The LINE Austin) and fill you in on our wood floor drama back home. In Bicker of the Week, it’s Booking.com vs. booking direct (and for the record, I think I’m up 2-0 on Harrison). In Things We DMed Each Other, we’re talking landline phones for kids, ChatGPT brain scans (@Harrison should have been studied), and whether self-driving cars are actually safer than humans??? WE LOVE YOU GUYS! Timestamps: 00:00:00 Welcome back to Two Parents & A Podcast!  00:07:05 Why do babies prefer household items to play with over toys? 00:09:40 We’re living in a hotel?!  00:13:50 Weekly house update: wood floors 00:19:10 Our family trip to Charleston 00:36:46 Bicker of the Week: Booking.com vs booking direct with the hotel 00:50:38 Things We DMed Eachother: The first brain scans of Chat GPT users?! 00:56:27 Things We DMed Eachother: Landline phone pod 00:59:05 This week I learned: Self-driving cars are safer than human drivers 01:05:50 This week I learned: Parents dictate their children’s mood when they wake up 01:06:38 LOVE YOU GUYS! #twoparentsandapod ---------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our sponsors this week:   Blueland - Right now, get 15% off your first order by going to https://www.Blueland.com/TWOPARENTS Dipsea - Right now, you can get a 30-day free trial PLUS 25% off your annual subscription when you go to https://www.DipseaStories.com/TWOPARENTS Brooklyn Bedding - Go to https://www.brooklynbedding.com and use my promo code TWOPARENTS at checkout to get 30% off sitewide. This offer is not available anywhere else – you have to use MY promo code on the very last page of checkout to get this discount. Cozy Earth - Luxury shouldn't be out of reach. Go to https://www.cozyearth.com/TWOPARENTS for up to 40% off Cozy Earth’s best-selling temperature-regulating sheets, apparel, and more. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Listen to the pod on YouTube/Spotify/Apple: https://www.youtube.com/@twoparentsandapod https://open.spotify.com/show/7BxuZnHmNzOX9MdnzyU4bD?si=5e715ebaf9014fac https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-parents-a-podcast/id1737442386  ---------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Two Parents & A Podcast: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/twoparentsandapod TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@twoparentsandapod Follow Alex: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/justalexbennett TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@justalexbennett Follow Harrison: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/harrisonfugman TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@harrisonfugman ---------------------------------------------------------------- Powered by: Just Media House – https://www.justmediahouse.com/ ---------------------------------------------------------------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, we’re diving into YOUR controversial parenting choices. From spanking to screen time to vaccine curiosity, we break down what we’ve heard from y’all, what we’ve done, and why there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to parenting. Before that, we’re catching up on house updates (hello wood floors!!!), debating whether vacationing with a baby ACTUALLY counts as a vacation, and sharing this week’s bicker of the week (new segment alert): do you swerve for potholes or not?? In Things We DMed Each Other, we’re talking Facebook targeted ads (they’re listening), airline seat theories (s/o seat 11A), and then diving into listener-submitted parenting choices that get everyone talking: no sugar until age 2.5, co-sleeping, no sleepovers, sleep training, vaccines and more. WE LOVE YOU GUYS! Timestamps:  00:00:00 Welcome back to Two Parents & A Podcast! 00:06:25 Weekly house update!!!! 00:14:00 Is vacationing with a baby REALLY a vacation? 00:17:45 Bicker of the Week: To swerve or not to swerve? 00:25:08 Things We DMed Eachother: Facebook targeted ads 00:27:25 Things We DMed Eachother: Seat 11A 00:29:40 Controversial parenting choices intro 00:30:57 Controversial parenting choices: Discipline/spanking 00:38:20 Controversial parenting choices: No sugar at 2.5 year old 00:41:00 Controversial parenting choices: Screen time for 11 month old 00:45:47 Controversial parenting choices: Co-sleeping 00:47:43 Controversial parenting choices: Sleep training 00:50:30 Controversial parenting choices: Vaccine curiosity 00:53:36 Controversial parenting choices: No sleepovers 00:54:55 LOVE YOU GUYS!  LOVE YOU GUYS!  #twoparentsandapod ---------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our sponsors this week:   Blueland – Right now, get 15% off your first order by going to https://www.Blueland.com/TWOPARENTS. Skims – Shop SKIMS Fits Everybody Collection and more at https://www.skims.com/twoparents. HelloFresh – Make your summer enjoyable and delicious by signing up at https://www.hellofresh.com/TWOPARENTS10FM and get TEN FREE MEALS with a FREE ITEM FOR LIFE. Cozy Earth – Luxury shouldn't be out of reach. Go to https://www.cozyearth.com/TWOPARENTS for up to 40% off Cozy Earth’s best-selling temperature-regulating sheets, apparel, and more. Quince – Go to https://www.Quince.com/alex for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Listen to the pod on YouTube/Spotify/Apple: https://www.youtube.com/@twoparentsandapod https://open.spotify.com/show/7BxuZnHmNzOX9MdnzyU4bD?si=5e715ebaf9014fac https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-parents-a-podcast/id1737442386  ---------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Two Parents & A Podcast: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/twoparentsandapod TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@twoparentsandapod Follow Alex: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/justalexbennett TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@justalexbennett Follow Harrison: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/harrisonfugman TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@harrisonfugman ---------------------------------------------------------------- Powered by: Just Media House – https://www.justmediahouse.com/ ---------------------------------------------------------------- Key Words: alex bennett, justalexbennett, harrison fugman, two parents and a podcast, controversial parenting choices, spanking debate, screen time for babies, no sugar rule, co-sleeping, sleep training, vaccine curiosity, parenting debates, new parents, parenting opinions, mom podcast, dad podcast, house update, parenting styles, no sleepovers, parenting Q&A, mom and dad show, family podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Two Parents & A Podcast — we’re getting into the stuff no one tells you about becoming a new parent (REQUEST FROM Y’ALL: Comment the craziest thing you learned as a new parent that no one told you—because we know there’s more) From the first postpartum period (it was insane), to the unexpected ways your body, routine, and relationship shift, we’re talking about worst and best parts of this phase. Before we get into it, we share updates on consolidating Tate’s feeding cadence, what happened on our parents night out (Alex Warren concert!!!), and our first home reno project finally being done!! Plus, remember computer typing class??? Because we do - and we suddenly want to play Sims and Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego? In Things We DMed Each Other — a wild peek into how Cocomelon producers optimize for kid engagement (terrifying??), and a conversation on revenge bedtime procrastination (yes, it’s real). WE LOVE YOU GUYS! Timestamps: 00:00:00 Welcome back to Two Parents & A Podcast 00:02:10 Consolidating your baby's feeding cadence 00:06:05 How long can you eat food for past the written expiration date? 00:16:10 Parent’s night out: Alex Warren concert 00:21:15 Do you remember computer typing class? 00:23:45 We finished our first home reno project!! 00:29:35 Things We DMed Eachother: The test Cocomelon producers use to optimize the show's engagement with young children 00:34:15 Revenge bedtime procrastination 00:39:15 What no one tells you: First postpartum period 00:50:10 What no one tells you: Everyone’s experience is different 00:53:05 What no one tells you: Mundane things are more fun 00:55:07 What no one tells you: The body is incredible 01:00:00 What no one tells you: Strain on the relationship? 01:01:45 What no one tells you: NOTHING grosses you out 01:03:10 LOVE YOU GUYS! #twoparentsandapod ---------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our sponsors this week: - Hungryroot – For a limited time, get 40% off your first box plus a free item in every box for life. Go to https://www.Hungryroot.com/TWOPARENTS and use code TWOPARENTS. - Boll & Branch – Get 15% off, plus free shipping on your first set of sheets, at https://www.BollAndBranch.com/alex. - Bombas – Head to https://www.Bombas.com/TWOPARENTS and use code TWOPARENTS for 20% off your first purchase. - Cleveland Kitchen – Want to make gut health easy and delicious? Find Cleveland Kitchen’s fresh, fermented foods in the refrigerated section of your local grocery store, or have them delivered straight to your door via Instacart. Get $4 off at https://www.clevelandkitchen.com/podcast. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Listen to the pod on YouTube/Spotify/Apple: https://www.youtube.com/@twoparentsandapod https://open.spotify.com/show/7BxuZnHmNzOX9MdnzyU4bD?si=5e715ebaf9014fac https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-parents-a-podcast/id1737442386 ---------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Two Parents & A Podcast: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/twoparentsandapod TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@twoparentsandapod Follow Alex: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/justalexbennett TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@justalexbennett Follow Harrison: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/harrisonfugman TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@harrisonfugman ---------------------------------------------------------------- Powered by: Just Media House – https://www.justmediahouse.com/ ---------------------------------------------------------------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Two Parents & A Podcast — hi! If you’re here from TikTok, we’ll get into that in a bit… But first, we’re talking about why kids are being potty trained later these days (side note: can we stop calling 3-year-olds “36 months”??) and how our health habits have shifted now that we’re out of the newborn fog. In Things We DMed Each Other: a $30 million Bitcoin surprise, the most unhinged lies parents tell their kids, and a middle school teacher allegedly giving students alcohol (?!). Plus, a little brain break: we’re watching a lot more TV lately (read: we’re still drinking less )and we try not to give any spoilers (but I guess BEWARE).  We get into why the internet needs to chill on shaming moms— we’re all for constructive criticism, but enough with tearing women down / pitting women against eachother. And yes, I said vitamin C and meant D… nobody’s perfect. …Finally, hi again to the people from TikTok! We unpack the drama we’ve found ourselves in BUT I think I’m gonna make you watch to find out what we think about it.  Thanks for being here — WE LOVE YOU GUYS! Timestamps: 00:00:00 Welcome back to Two Parents & A Podcast 00:05:57 Do all new parents get an itch for healthiness post-newborn? 00:14:50 Why are kids being potty trained later these days? 00:20:12 Things We DMed Each Other: The $30 million Bitcoin surprise 00:26:50 Things We DMed Each Other: The most unhinged lies parents tell their kids 00:29:25 Things We DMed Each Other: Middle school teacher allegedly gave students alcohol for an end-of-year treat 00:34:45 Please stop mom-shaming the mom who doesn’t talk to her baby 00:50:09 Brain Break: Watching more TV (read: we’re still drinking less lol) 00:54:24 Bonus (???): Our TikTok drama 01:04:55 LOVE YOU GUYS!  #twoparentsandapod ---------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our sponsors this week: Dipsea – Right now, you can get a 30-day free trial PLUS 25% off your annual subscription when you go to https://www.DipseaStories.com/TWOPARENTS.  Magnetic Me – Make changing time easier for you and your little one… order Magnetic Me today! New customers get 15% off your first order when you go to https://www.MagneticMe.com. Cleveland Kitchen  – Want to make gut health easy and delicious? Find Cleveland Kitchen’s fresh, fermented foods in the refrigerated section of your local grocery store, or have them delivered straight to your door via Instacart. AND for our listeners get $4 off - head over to https://clevelandkitchen.com/podcast for $4 off. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Listen to the pod on YouTube/Spotify/Apple: https://www.youtube.com/@twoparentsandapod https://open.spotify.com/show/7BxuZnHmNzOX9MdnzyU4bD?si=5e715ebaf9014fac https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-parents-a-podcast/id1737442386  ---------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Two Parents & A Podcast: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/twoparentsandapod TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@twoparentsandapod Follow Alex: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/justalexbennett TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@justalexbennett Follow Harrison: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/harrisonfugman TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@harrisonfugman ---------------------------------------------------------------- Powered by: Just Media House – https://www.justmediahouse.com/ ---------------------------------------------------------------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Two Parents & A Podcast — we’re getting a real look at fatherhood from a new dad’s perspective. Harrison’s answering all your questions: What does “providing” actually mean to him? Did he bond instantly with Tate? What’s surprised him the most about being a dad? And how has his view of me changed since becoming a mom? Before we get into it, we’ve got some updates: new neighbors (👀), MDW (it looks different these days) and Alex’s thoughts on babysitters leaving dishes in the sink..  And in Things We DMed Each Other, we’re talking Google’s new Veo model (WOAH and also LOL) and the very dark side of crypto. We LOVE YOU GUYS! Timestamps:  00:00:00 Welcome back to Two Parents & A Podcast 00:08:35 We have new neighbors!!  00:14:50 Do we all have the same memory of accidentally hugging a man who’s not our dad? LOL 00:17:30 Babysitters & going above and beyond  00:25:50 Dad’s POV Q&A: How does your perspective or view of your partner change when you watch them go from just your partner to being a mom? 00:28:26 Dad’s POV Q&A: Did he feel an instant connection with Tate or did it take time since men aren’t the ones carrying the child? 00:31:48 Dad’s POV Q&A: What helped you bond with you baby as a first time dad? 00:34:57 Dad’s POV Q&A: What is something he didn’t think he could do being a dad that has become so innate? 00:37:10 Dad’s POV Q&A: What does “provider” mean to him? In what area of life do they believe they need to provide the most (ex: making money, showing up consistently, spending time together, listening & responding, making decisions, etc)? 00:40:28 Dad’s POV Q&A: How does he feel in regards to how much he does compared to you? My husband always says he feels like he could do more but he already does a lot. Im curious if other husbands feel the same insecurity being the dad? 00:43:34 Dad’s POV Q&A: How has he found life has changed since having Tate? 00:48:30 Dad’s POV Q&A: What is a guy’s POV on housework & home duties? Who should do what? 00:54:36 Dad’s POV Q&A: For the single moms - thoughts on loving a woman and a child that not your own? 00:56:20 Things We DMed Eachother: Google Veo 3 00:58:58 Things We DMed Eachother: The darkside of crypto 01:05:08 LOVE YOU GUYS!  #twoparentsandapod Thank you to our sponsors this week: Blueland – Right now, get 15% off your first order by going to https://www.Blueland.com/TWOPARENTS. Brooklyn Bedding – Go to https://www.brooklynbedding.com and use promo code TWOPARENTS at checkout to get 30% off sitewide. This offer is not available anywhere else – you have to use MY promo code on the very last page of checkout to get this discount. Bombas – Head to https://www.Bombas.com/TWOPARENTS and use code TWOPARENTS for 20% off your first purchase. Cleveland Kitchen – Want to make gut health easy and delicious? Find Cleveland Kitchen’s fresh, fermented foods in the refrigerated section of your local grocery store, or have them delivered straight to your door via Instacart. AND for our listeners get $4 off - head over to https://clevelandkitchen.com/podcast for $4 off. Listen to the pod on YouTube/Spotify/Apple: https://www.youtube.com/@twoparentsandapod https://open.spotify.com/show/7BxuZnHmNzOX9MdnzyU4bD?si=5e715ebaf9014fac https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-parents-a-podcast/id1737442386  Follow Two Parents & A Podcast: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/twoparentsandapod TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@twoparentsandapod Follow Alex: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/justalexbennett TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@justalexbennett Follow Harrison: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/harrisonfugman TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@harrisonfugman Powered by: Just Media House – https://www.justmediahouse.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Two Parents & A Podcast — we bought a car (!!), Harrison is trying his hand at DIY (or at least I thought he was??), and we’re diving into how becoming parents has shifted our relationship with alcohol. From who gets up with Tate after a night of drinks, to what we did when one of us wanted to cut back, to whether we ACTUALLY pump and dump — we’re answering all your questions and sharing what’s worked (in the past 7 days that we’ve cut out alcohol lol). Plus — the Nestlé scandal somehow gets worse (they allegedly lobbied against longer maternity leave???), a new Flock collab (!!), and how Disney weirdly helped us manage our time when we were kids (wth are the Netflix era kids gonna do??). Oh, and Harrison still thinks im not lactose intolerant…  LOVE YOU GUYS!  Timestamps:  00:00:00 Welcome back to Two Parents & A Podcast! 00:03:12 I bought a car!  00:12:27 Work update: New Flock collab!! 00:16:16 House update: Harrison’s DIYing??? (kinda) 00:25:20 How parenthood changed our relationship with alcohol 00:29:00 Q&A: How did Alex get Harrison on the same vibe regarding cutting back on alcohol? 00:33:35 Q&A: How do you think alcohol affects your relationship with each other?  00:35:35 Q&A: How do you decide who gets up with Tate at night/morning if you’ve both had some beverages that night? 00:38:48 Q&A: I think alcohol for every event has become so normal in our culture. What do you think are reasonable boundaries around alcohol consumption? Especially as parents 00:42:14 Q&A: How do you and Harrison maintain a social life / drinking and being parents? Did that affect any of your friendships? 00:44:49 Q&A: How do you navigate if one parent is the drinking type and the other is fairly sober? When is it fair to ask your partner that you’d like to have a few drinks instead of always being the “default” parent and how to communicate that? 00:48:20 Q&A: Im exclusively pumping and wondering how you navigated pumping and drinking. Do you pump and dump? Wait a couple hours? I haven’t had a drink yet because I don’t know what to do! 00:50:13 Nestle scandal continues with lobbying against longer maternity leave (ALLEGEDLY) 00:57:53 Things We DMed each other: Disney helped us with time management  01:03:00 Things We DMed each other: Sleep Song 01:05:20 LOVE YOU GUYS!  #twoparentsandapod ---------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our sponsors this week: HelloFresh – Go to https://www.HelloFresh.com/TWOPARENTS10FM now to get 10 Free Meals with a Free Item For Life. One per box with active subscription. Free meals applied as discount on first box. New subscribers only. Offer varies by plan. Quince – Go to https://www.Quince.com/alex for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. SKIMS – Check out the Fits Everybody Collection at https://www.skims.com/twoparents. #skimspartner ---------------------------------------------------------------- Listen to the pod on YouTube/Spotify/Apple: https://www.youtube.com/@twoparentsandapod https://open.spotify.com/show/7BxuZnHmNzOX9MdnzyU4bD?si=5e715ebaf9014fac https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-parents-a-podcast/id1737442386  ---------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Two Parents & A Podcast: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/twoparentsandapod TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@twoparentsandapod Follow Alex: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/justalexbennett TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@justalexbennett Follow Harrison: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/harrisonfugman TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@harrisonfugman ---------------------------------------------------------------- Powered by: Just Media House – https://www.justmediahouse.com/ ---------------------------------------------------------------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Two Parents & A Podcast — we’re looking deeper into schooling (you guys had so much good feedback last week). We talk about the possibility of starting an at-home daycare (s/o Maria), how we’re thinking about community and curriculum, and what our long-term plan could look like if we decide to do school this way. But before that, we’re recapping Mother’s Day (spoiler alert: Harrison rated his efforts a 6.5/10 and I got food poisoning lol), debating whether you ACTUALLY need to fasten your seatbelt during turbulence, and breaking down the scary moment we had to use the CPR/choking class we took before Tate was born. We came across some wild things this week in Things We DMed Each Other… including a massive baby formula scandal from the ’70s (??) and the ongoing conversation around the “decline” of alcohol (honestly, it feels like you can make data say whatever you want.) WE LOVE YOU GUYS! Timestamps: 00:00:00 Welcome back to Two Parents & A Podcast! 00:01:22 Mother’s Day recap 00:12:45 CPR & choking for babies 00:17:45 Do you fasten your seatbelt during turbulence? 00:23:40 Mother’s Day pt. 2 00:27:00 Things We DMed Eachother: Nestle’s baby killing scandal 00:32:43 Things We DMed Eachother: The “decline” of alcohol consumption 00:36:21 Grow Happy Kids luncheon - feeding allergens early 00:39:55 Thinking about schooling differently 00:42:07 We’re starting an at-home daycare 00:46:40 Our potential long term solution for schooling 00:52:37 Is Austin a good place to raise a young family? 00:54:34 LOVE YOU GUYS! #twoparentsandapod ---------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our sponsors this week: * Boll & Branch – Get 15% off, plus free shipping on your first set of sheets at https://www.BollAndBranch.com/alex. Exclusions apply. See site for details. * Bombas – Head over to https://www.Bombas.com/twoparents and use code TWOPARENTS for 20% off your first purchase. * PXG – Head over to https://www.PXGApparel.com/twoparents and use code TWOPARENTS at checkout to save 10% on your order. * Magnetic Me – Make changing time easier for you and your little one… order Magnetic Me today! New customers get 15% off your first order when you go to https://www.MagneticMe.com. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Listen to the pod on YouTube/Spotify/Apple: https://www.youtube.com/@twoparentsandapod https://open.spotify.com/show/7BxuZnHmNzOX9MdnzyU4bD?si=5e715ebaf9014fac https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-parents-a-podcast/id1737442386 ---------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Two Parents & A Podcast: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/twoparentsandapod TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@twoparentsandapod Follow Alex: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/justalexbennett TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@justalexbennett Follow Harrison: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/harrisonfugman TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@harrisonfugman ---------------------------------------------------------------- Powered by: Just Media House – https://www.justmediahouse.com/ ---------------------------------------------------------------- Key Words: alex bennett, justalexbennett, harrison fugman, two parents and a podcast, at-home daycare, homeschooling, parenting podcast, baby cpr, baby choking response, turbulence debate, mother’s day recap, food poisoning, parenting fails, baby formula scandal, nestle baby scandal, decline of alcohol, sober curious, parenting decisions, baby milestones, parenting community, family lifestyle, school alternatives, early childhood education Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

HELLO FROM MIAMI!!! We actually recorded a podcast (UNRELEASED) from here right when we started dating and so we were feeling NOSTALGIC and wanted to do a little relationship Q&A.  We dive into some of YOUR questions about our relationship! From navigating parenting style differences to deciding when the right time is for another kid, we're getting personal and answering your burning questions. We kick things off with a weekly house update—spoiler alert, it involves cameras, alarms, and doorbells (read: you now need security clearances to enter our house lol). Then, we get into how we were so confident in our decision to have a kid after knowing each other for such a short time, and whether we've ever second-guessed our decision.  And of course, we touch on the big question: Are we ready for baby #2? Plus, does marriage feel more or less important now that we’ve got the house and baby? As always, we wrap up with some fun Things We DMed Each Other—including new parents getting reimbursed $36,000 for childcare and why we think DoorDash’s “DoorDad” is a game-changer. Also apparently we need to stop saying “THANK YOU” to ChatGPT?!  LOVE YOU GUYS!  (A letter from the editor (lol) - we are SORRY for the atrocious video quality - we had some major issues this week with our files from the studio.. xoxo Jules & P)  Timestamps:  00:00:00 Welcome back to Two Parents & A Podcast 00:03:55 Weekly house update: Cameras, alarms & doorbells (oh my lol) 00:06:24 Flight attendants don’t get paid for layovers?! 00:12:00 Happy Mother’s Day!!! 00:15:10 Q&A: How were we so confident in our decision to have a kid when we knew each other for such a short time? 00:20:00 Q&A: Did we ever question our decision to have a child so quickly? 00:21:55 Q&A: Have there been any parenting style disagreements yet? 00:26:20 Q&A: Who handles the planning of activities & social things? 00:28:05 Q&A: How do we split the workload? 00:33:01 Q&A: Did Harrison have any hesitation dating Alex so soon after divorce? 00:33:52 Q&A: How are we deciding when we are ready for baby #2?  00:37:48 Q&A: Does marriage seem more or less important now that we have our house and baby? 00:41:13 Q&A: We’ve mentioned we have different communication styles. Do we have any tips for navigating? 00:45:20 Things We DMed Each Other: New parents being reimbursed $36,000 for childcare expenses at Cakes Body & DoorDash is now DoorDad  00:49:43 Things We DMed Each Other: Stop being so polite to ChatGPT 00:50:30 LOVE YOU GUYS! #twoparentsandapod ---------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our sponsors this week: *Hungryroot – Take advantage of this exclusive offer: For a limited time get 40% off your first box PLUS a free item in every box for life. Go to https://www.Hungryroot.com/TWOPARENTS and use code TWOPARENTS. *SKIMS – Check out the Fits Everybody Collection at https://www.skims.com/twoparents. #skimspartner *Mint Mobile - Get 3 months of premium wireless service from Mint Mobile for just $15 a month. Shop data plans at mintmobile.com/ALEX. *Dipsea - Listeners of this show can get an extended 30-day free trial! Just go to DipseaStories.com/TWOPARENTS to start your free trial. *Cleveland Kitchen - Find Cleveland Kitchen's fresh, fermented foods in the refrigerated section of your local grocery store, or have them delivered straight to your door via Instacart, AND our listeners also get $4 off - head over to clevelandkitchen.com/PODCAST *DoorDash - Order select flowers from May 9th to May 11th and get up to $75 off for DashPass members or up to $50 off for non-DashPass customers on select items ordered via DoubleDash like a meal, a fun family activity, or even a self-pampering kit. Select items only, while supplies last. Terms apply. #DoorDashPartner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Two Parents & A Podcast — I left Tate overnight for the first time ever (!!!) and came home to a house that was fully intact (and OURS — we finally ACTUALLY closed on the house!!!). We talk about how it felt (I have so many emotions now that I’m a mom???), what Harrison did on his weekend with Tate (“dad-ing,” not babysitting), and what he learned. Plus — the power went out across Spain and Portugal (?? but we actually think it sounds kind of fun), we share how we picked Tate’s name (neither of us actually remembers, but apparently tater tots were involved??), and get into why some kids’ shows are actually… not good (*cough cough* Cocomelon *cough cough*). Throw in a Mother’s Day surprise, an idea for Stagecoach next year, and some unwanted bug exposure (GRADUAL, per Harrison) — it’s a good one. WE LOVE YOU GUYS! Timestamps: 00:00:00 Welcome back to Two Parents & A Podcast! 00:02:24 How did we come up with Tate’s name? 00:05:30 No power, no problem - Spain & Portugal power outage 00:10:17 We finally ACTUALLY own the house!!! (Lol) 00:14:51 First time leaving baby overnight w/ dad 00:19:00 The different feelings after becoming a new mother 00:26:35 Tate’s weekend with dad cont. 00:34:50 A mother’s day surprise 00:36:50 Harrison is gradually exposing Alex to bugs 00:40:41 How kids’ shows like ‘Cocomelon’ are actually unhealthy 00:50:28 Things We DMed Eachother: Type A/Type relationship 00:53:55 Things We DMed Eachother: Fyre Festival 2 update & Stagecoach Festival idea 00:57:40 LOVE YOU GUYS! #twoparentsandapod ---------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our sponsors this week: * Brooklyn Bedding – Go to https://www.brooklynbedding.com and use my promo code TWOPARENTS at checkout to get 30% off sitewide. This offer is not available anywhere else – you have to use MY promo code on the very last page of checkout to get this discount. * Hungryroot – Take advantage of this exclusive offer: For a limited time get 40% off your first box PLUS a free item in every box for life. Go to https://www.Hungryroot.com/justalex and use code justalex. * Lume – Control body odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get 15% off with promo code TWOPARENTS at https://www.Lumedeodorant.com! #lumepod * Blueland – Right now, get 15% off your first order by going to https://www.Blueland.com/TWOPARENTS. * Naväge Baby – Get easy relief for your little ones and make parenting one job less messy… order the new Naväge Baby Aspirator and Inhaler today! You can now find Naväge Baby at Walmart or at https://www.walmart.com. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Listen to the pod on YouTube/Spotify/Apple: https://www.youtube.com/@twoparentsandapod https://open.spotify.com/show/7BxuZnHmNzOX9MdnzyU4bD?si=5e715ebaf9014fac https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-parents-a-podcast/id1737442386 ---------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Two Parents & A Podcast: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/twoparentsandapod TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@twoparentsandapod Follow Alex: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/justalexbennett TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@justalexbennett Follow Harrison: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/harrisonfugman TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@harrisonfugman ---------------------------------------------------------------- Powered by: Just Media House – https://www.justmediahouse.com/ ---------------------------------------------------------------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices