Show Notes
I met Laura more than a decade ago when she was pregnant with her first child and about to publish her first book. As I have watched her incredible career blossom over the years, I have often stopped to wonder how she does it. It can easily feel like Laura is a new kind of female superhero who the rest of us couldn’t possibly attempt to emulate.
Other Major Topics
The genre of book that doesn’t have a lot of women-focused plot lines [5:00]
Finding Joy in the Ordinary with Ingrid Fetell Lee
In the intro, Sarah and Laura discuss the highlights of Ingrid Fetell Lee's recent TED talk, about joy inherent to certain things -- from rainbows to confetti! Then, Ingrid joins Laura for a deeper discussion of finding joy in the ordinary, as well as the aesthetics of joy. In the Q&A, a listener writes in about sick kids and caregiver help.
2021 Holiday Gift Guide
Welcome to the annual (or near-annual?) gift guide episode! Laura and Sarah spend some time discussing different gifting strategies, and then move on to some specific kid-friendly suggestion. Unlike your average gift guide, this isn't just a list of hot toys and gadgets, but more around ways to be intentional about your gifting.
Consider Making a 5 Year Travel Plan!
In this episode, Sarah shares the concept of a 5 year travel plan - something she put together on a whim, but is happy she did! Of course, we all know that nothing is set in stone -- especially after the last couple of years -- but it's fun to dream, and there are some things you might do to prepare for trip that is still quite far away.
Layered Childcare: Because Things (Always) Happen
In this episode, Laura and Sarah discuss strategies for "layering" different kinds of childcare, dispelling the common notion that choosing nanny vs daycare is an either/or decision. They play childcare matchmakers, thinking up theoretical best-fit coverage for different kinds of families.
Lazy Genius Principles with Kendra Adachi
In this episode, Laura and Sarah discuss what they feel they are "lazy geniuses" about, and then the self-appointed Lazy Genius Kendra Adachi herself joins Laura for a fun discussion filled with tips about how to focus on what matters to you (and how NOT to dwell on what doesn't)! In the Q&A, a listener writes in about feeling exhausted overwhelmed while pursuing medical training with two young children.
Nurturing Your Relationship During the Busy Years
Busy, or just full -- you can decide. But either way, it can be challenging to fit in quality time with a partner while in the thick of your parenting years.
