This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, we’re deep in the 1-to-2 kid transition and debating the question everyone has opinions on: is the biggest life shift going from 0–1 kids, 1–2 kids, or 2+ kids? We get into what actually feels different this time around, what we weirdly care less about, and why confidence the second time somehow still leads to reorganizing half the house (yes sorry we’re still on this topic - WE HAVE UPDATES!) 

We kick things off with a mommy & me dance class announcement (MELT), argue (bicker but not bicker of the week) about the best Olympic sport, and Harrison makes a strong case for why cookbooks deserve a comeback in 2026 (I feel like I’m still good with google???). Then we get into life with a 16-month-old who has officially become a food critic, the one grocery item we cannot keep stocked, and the recipes currently saving us (ps. COMMENT: Toddler friendly recipes - we are still ISO new ones to try please!!!!). 

From there, we explain why we’re ACTUALLY changing the kids’ rooms (I guess we never told you guys lol), recap Tate’s first night in her big girl room (shockingly smooth), and share what we’re buying for the playroom (plus the one thing we’re absolutely SKIPPING). 

We also spiral into learning that moms can apparently catch their own babies (hard no for me), admit we’ve changed our minds on a former “must-have” product, and confirm that toddlers humble you daily (in general lol). 

Naturally, we end with the important stuff: whether Zoom calls at coffee shops are socially acceptable, if treadmill miles count as real miles (will this be the new listening vs. reading??), why patterned couches might be an elite parenting hack, and whether admin nights are the future of adult friendships. Plus: mahjong with mom friends - and absolute MUST. 

LOVE YOU GUYS (thank you for listening!!!!!)

Timestamps:

00:00:00 Welcome back to Two Parents & Podcast!

00:00:32 We’re starting mommy & me dance class!! 

00:06:10 What’s the best Olympic sport?! 

00:08:08 Cookbooks deserve a comeback in 2026

00:13:55 New recipes for 16-month-olds (because toddlers are suddenly food critics)

00:19:35 Why are we ACTUALLY changing the kids’ rooms?!

00:20:57 4 things we’re ordering for our toddler playroom (and 1 thing we’re NOT)

00:29:25 Tate’s first night in her big girl room 

00:33:58 Did you know moms can “catch” their own baby?!

00:35:40 Is the biggest life change 0–1 kid, 1–2 kids, or 2+ kids?!

00:42:26 We CHANGED OUR MINDS on our previously MOST recommended product

00:44:24 What’s the one food you can’t keep in stock because of your toddler?!

00:53:18 Is it socially acceptable to take Zoom calls at a coffee shop?!

00:57:00 Bicker of the Week: Does treadmill mileage count as “real” miles?!

01:04:15 Interior design tip for parents with young children: patterned couches

01:07:40 Things We DMed Eachother: Admin Nights

01:14:52 Mahjong with mom friends

01:16:50 LOVE YOU GUYS!

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