For The Parents https://ForTheParents.podbean.com This podcast is for the parents. While we do talk about our kids, it is more about how we raise our children and learn from those moments, together. We are sharing our journey with you as it unfolds, so there are many lessons still left to learn. We want to acknowledge the feelings and emotions that we all go through as parents and hopefully help you feel that you aren't alone by joining our community. We cover hard topics like parental rage, communication issues, parental teamwork, household roles, and many other challenges that arise while raising tiny humans. There will be laughter and tears and tension as we try to not only survive, but thrive as parents. Tue, 29 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0800 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright 2021 All rights reserved. Kids & Family:Parenting 1440 episodic Samantha Gomez, Jesse Nunley Samantha Gomez, Jesse Nunley No true https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/11688144/JustSamori.jpg For The Parents https://ForTheParents.podbean.com 144 144 Fairness and Equality Among Siblings Fairness and Equality Among Siblings https://ForTheParents.podbean.com/e/fairness-and-equality-among-siblings/ https://ForTheParents.podbean.com/e/fairness-and-equality-among-siblings/#comments Tue, 29 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0800 ForTheParents.podbean.com/b2014cf6-ab19-35c8-bc44-1e57011ffab6 With our youngest being almost 2 and our oldest being 4, it can be quite difficult to make sure that they both feel like they are being treated equally. Are they both getting at least somewhat equal one on one time? Are they both getting the attention they need? What about sugary goodness (even though we do try to keep that at a minimum)? There's also a cheeky little story about our oldest. 

]]> With our youngest being almost 2 and our oldest being 4, it can be quite difficult to make sure that they both feel like they are being treated equally. Are they both getting at least somewhat equal one on one time? Are they both getting the attention they need? What about sugary goodness (even though we do try to keep that at a minimum)? There's also a cheeky little story about our oldest. 

]]> With our youngest being almost 2 and our oldest being 4, it can be quite difficult to make sure that they both feel like they are being treated equally. Are they both getting at least somewhat equal one on one time? Are they both getting the attention they need? What about sugary goodness (even though we do try to keep that at a minimum)? Samantha Gomez, Jesse Nunley true No 1383 2 18 full The One About Conscious Parenting (ft. a bonus little argument) The One About Conscious Parenting (ft. a bonus little argument) https://ForTheParents.podbean.com/e/the-one-about-conscious-parenting-ft-a-bonus-little-argument/ https://ForTheParents.podbean.com/e/the-one-about-conscious-parenting-ft-a-bonus-little-argument/#comments Tue, 22 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0800 ForTheParents.podbean.com/0a3ed2fd-8edc-38d8-a8f4-f48740df9130 Full disclosure, we do have a little squabble. I mean honestly somedays buttons that you didn't even know you had get pushed, and it is completely normal to argue. Oh yeah, we also try to decipher what conscious parenting is, or rather what it means to us.

]]> Full disclosure, we do have a little squabble. I mean honestly somedays buttons that you didn't even know you had get pushed, and it is completely normal to argue. Oh yeah, we also try to decipher what conscious parenting is, or rather what it means to us.

]]> Full disclosure, we do have a little squabble. I mean honestly somedays buttons that you didn’t even know you had get pushed, and it is completely normal to argue. Oh yeah, we also try to decipher what conscious parenting is, or rather what it means to us. Samantha Gomez, Jesse Nunley true No 3110 2 18 full Sleep Deprivation Ramblings Sleep Deprivation Ramblings https://ForTheParents.podbean.com/e/sleep-deprivation-ramblings/ https://ForTheParents.podbean.com/e/sleep-deprivation-ramblings/#comments Tue, 15 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0800 ForTheParents.podbean.com/e2f56561-c3a7-3af5-9be1-ddc058e3f87d Even through our sleep deprivation we were able to talk about some interesting topics. What does your time with your children look like? Sam has a routine that she likes fairly well, but Jesse isn't sure about what to do during his time with the children. And we also chatted about our struggles with where our kids are at the moment.

]]> Even through our sleep deprivation we were able to talk about some interesting topics. What does your time with your children look like? Sam has a routine that she likes fairly well, but Jesse isn't sure about what to do during his time with the children. And we also chatted about our struggles with where our kids are at the moment.

]]> What does your time with your children look like? Sam has a routine that she likes fairly well, but Jesse isn’t sure about what to do during his time with the children. And we also chatted about our struggles with where our kids are at the moment. Samantha Gomez, Jesse Nunley true No 1912 2 17 full A Sneaky Peak Into The Future A Sneaky Peak Into The Future https://ForTheParents.podbean.com/e/a-sneaky-peak-into-the-future/ https://ForTheParents.podbean.com/e/a-sneaky-peak-into-the-future/#comments Wed, 09 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0800 ForTheParents.podbean.com/b3ee9ea4-1167-3d4d-a0b0-7f3f00377eff A quickie little cast about a gorgeous reunion that gave us a tiny little peak into what it is like to have older children (12-14 year olds ish), and a random thought about how by just being there for your children is more than good enough. 

]]> A quickie little cast about a gorgeous reunion that gave us a tiny little peak into what it is like to have older children (12-14 year olds ish), and a random thought about how by just being there for your children is more than good enough. 

]]> A quickie little cast about a gorgeous reunion that gave us a tiny little peak into what it is like to have older children (12-14 year olds ish), and a random thought about how by just being there for your children is more than good enough. Samantha Gomez, Jesse Nunley true No 594 2 16 bonus Expectations and Children Expectations and Children https://ForTheParents.podbean.com/e/expectations-and-children/ https://ForTheParents.podbean.com/e/expectations-and-children/#comments Tue, 25 Oct 2022 00:13:00 -0700 ForTheParents.podbean.com/70d63b44-3b8a-30d3-9618-d731e9e87621 Jesse and I discuss what our own personal expectations are for our children, and it wasn't a minute too soon. This is such an important conversation to have with your partner because it can lead to a better understanding of your co-parent and their own personal vision for your shared children. 

]]> Jesse and I discuss what our own personal expectations are for our children, and it wasn't a minute too soon. This is such an important conversation to have with your partner because it can lead to a better understanding of your co-parent and their own personal vision for your shared children. 

]]> Jesse and I discuss what our own personal expectations are for our children, and it wasn’t a minute too soon. This is such an important conversation to have with your partner because it can lead to a better understanding of your co-parent and their own personal vision for your shared children. Samantha Gomez, Jesse Nunley true No 2358 2 15 full Building Capacity in Parenting Building Capacity in Parenting https://ForTheParents.podbean.com/e/building-capacity-in-parenting/ https://ForTheParents.podbean.com/e/building-capacity-in-parenting/#comments Tue, 18 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0700 ForTheParents.podbean.com/e24764b1-061f-36fa-892a-139bbcb18911 Please don't mind the weird things going on with our audio and enjoy our discussion about finally being in a place in our parenthood journey where we aren't struggling to find sanity on a daily basis, and instead we are starting to think about more productive ways to spend our after hours time. There is also a little sprinkling conversation about different emotions involving being part time stay at home parents. 

]]> Please don't mind the weird things going on with our audio and enjoy our discussion about finally being in a place in our parenthood journey where we aren't struggling to find sanity on a daily basis, and instead we are starting to think about more productive ways to spend our after hours time. There is also a little sprinkling conversation about different emotions involving being part time stay at home parents. 

]]> Please don’t mind the weird things going on with our audio and enjoy our discussion about finally being in a place in our parenthood journey where we aren’t struggling to find sanity on a daily basis, and instead we are starting to think about more productive ways to spend our after hours time. There is also a little sprinkling conversation about different emotions involving being part time stay at home parents. Samantha Gomez, Jesse Nunley true No 1756 2 14 full Rules In Relationships Rules In Relationships https://ForTheParents.podbean.com/e/rules-in-relationships/ https://ForTheParents.podbean.com/e/rules-in-relationships/#comments Fri, 07 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0700 ForTheParents.podbean.com/b8c4e49e-828e-3f44-9d5d-37720ccbf9c5 Here is our #1 rule in our relationship and why we feel it is so important. It has helped us through thick and thin, and has helped both of us to truly be seen and heard. This is specific to what works for us, but regardless we do feel that every relationship could benefit from having a set of boundaries and limits that enhance their communications. 

]]> Here is our #1 rule in our relationship and why we feel it is so important. It has helped us through thick and thin, and has helped both of us to truly be seen and heard. This is specific to what works for us, but regardless we do feel that every relationship could benefit from having a set of boundaries and limits that enhance their communications. 

]]> Here is our #1 rule in our relationship and why we feel it is so important. It has helped us through thick and thin, and has helped both of us to truly be seen and heard. This is specific to what works for us, but regardless we do feel that every relationship could benefit from having a set of boundaries and limits that enhance their communications. Samantha Gomez, Jesse Nunley true No 1774 2 13 full Allowing Yourself To Not Be Okay Allowing Yourself To Not Be Okay https://ForTheParents.podbean.com/e/allowing-yourself-to-not-be-okay/ https://ForTheParents.podbean.com/e/allowing-yourself-to-not-be-okay/#comments Tue, 13 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0700 ForTheParents.podbean.com/6dd1f294-43d0-36c7-9f6b-d22ff1a864f7 Friends, the audio did not go that smoothly in this episode, but we wouldn't have posted in unless the message was worth it. So I hope no one is too bothered. Being a parent is hard and it is okay to let go of that guilt that we might feel about being a bad parents. It is impossible to be a perfect parent, we are all just doing our best. And that is more than good enough. 

]]> Friends, the audio did not go that smoothly in this episode, but we wouldn't have posted in unless the message was worth it. So I hope no one is too bothered. Being a parent is hard and it is okay to let go of that guilt that we might feel about being a bad parents. It is impossible to be a perfect parent, we are all just doing our best. And that is more than good enough. 

]]> Friends, the audio did not go that smoothly in this episode, but we wouldn’t have posted in unless the message was worth it. So I hope no one is too bothered. Being a parent is hard and it is okay to let go of that guilt that we might feel about being a bad parents. It is impossible to be a perfect parent, we are all just doing our best. And that is more than good enough. Samantha Gomez, Jesse Nunley true No 2422 2 12 full Splitting Ponsitilities Splitting Ponsitilities https://ForTheParents.podbean.com/e/splitting-ponsitilities/ https://ForTheParents.podbean.com/e/splitting-ponsitilities/#comments Tue, 06 Sep 2022 10:39:52 -0700 ForTheParents.podbean.com/5f7588ff-b312-368e-a241-406f82592db0 We have fallen off of our house management bandwagon far too many times to count. So we decided that we were due for a complete overhaul of our previous housework management system. There are also a couple of bonus children story times included that we hope you enjoy as much as we have. 

]]> We have fallen off of our house management bandwagon far too many times to count. So we decided that we were due for a complete overhaul of our previous housework management system. There are also a couple of bonus children story times included that we hope you enjoy as much as we have. 

]]> We have fallen off of our house management bandwagon far too many times to count. So we decided that we were due for a complete overhaul of our previous housework management system. Samantha Gomez, Jesse Nunley true No 2125 2 11 full At Home Preschool Lesson Planning At Home Preschool Lesson Planning https://ForTheParents.podbean.com/e/at-home-preschool-lesson-planning/ https://ForTheParents.podbean.com/e/at-home-preschool-lesson-planning/#comments Tue, 30 Aug 2022 16:37:50 -0700 ForTheParents.podbean.com/e548c7fd-b067-3054-beba-3724ffcd1f4f As parents we are our children's first and most important teachers, which can feel incredibly intimidating. In this episode we discuss a little lesson planning guide to, we hope, make teaching at home a little easier. 

]]> As parents we are our children's first and most important teachers, which can feel incredibly intimidating. In this episode we discuss a little lesson planning guide to, we hope, make teaching at home a little easier. 

]]> As parents we are our children’s first and most important teachers, which can feel incredibly intimidating. In this episode we discuss a little lesson planning guide to, we hope, make teaching at home a little easier. Samantha Gomez, Jesse Nunley true No 2000 2 10 full The Balance Between Being A Human and A Parent The Balance Between Being A Human and A Parent https://ForTheParents.podbean.com/e/the-balance-between-being-a-human-and-a-parent/ https://ForTheParents.podbean.com/e/the-balance-between-being-a-human-and-a-parent/#comments Tue, 21 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0700 ForTheParents.podbean.com/89672f57-9d96-3ecd-bc48-15eb255bc008 Although we are now parents, and are expected to take care of our children... we are still human. We believe that it's all about learning as we grow, but also accepting who we are now, mistakes and all. 

]]> Although we are now parents, and are expected to take care of our children... we are still human. We believe that it's all about learning as we grow, but also accepting who we are now, mistakes and all. 

]]> Although we are now parents, and are expected to take care of our children... we are still human. We believe that it’s all about learning as we grow, but also accepting who we are now, mistakes and all. Samantha Gomez, Jesse Nunley true No 2032 2 9 full That Time We Got COVID That Time We Got COVID https://ForTheParents.podbean.com/e/that-time-we-got-covid/ https://ForTheParents.podbean.com/e/that-time-we-got-covid/#comments Tue, 14 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0700 ForTheParents.podbean.com/c37d137e-ed03-3c4b-926d-8fb375706fac For reference, this happened in January of 2022. It was still stressful, and it was still a lot of worrying, and we are forever grateful that it wasn't as bad as it could have been. 

]]> For reference, this happened in January of 2022. It was still stressful, and it was still a lot of worrying, and we are forever grateful that it wasn't as bad as it could have been. 

]]> For reference, this happened in January of 2022. It was still stressful, and it was still a lot of worrying, and we are forever grateful that it wasn’t as bad as it could have been. Samantha Gomez, Jesse Nunley true No 1365 2 8 full How We Discuss Our Children How We Discuss Our Children https://ForTheParents.podbean.com/e/how-we-discuss-our-schedules/ https://ForTheParents.podbean.com/e/how-we-discuss-our-schedules/#comments Tue, 24 May 2022 00:00:00 -0700 ForTheParents.podbean.com/3ef442cb-4ccb-3127-9899-16aba507a09c How do you, as a couple, speak with each other about where you children are at in their development? Join us as we touch base with each other and try to figure out how we can continue to be there for our children. Each new day brings forth new trials and definitely new errors, but we are always learning (I hope) from our mistakes. 

]]> How do you, as a couple, speak with each other about where you children are at in their development? Join us as we touch base with each other and try to figure out how we can continue to be there for our children. Each new day brings forth new trials and definitely new errors, but we are always learning (I hope) from our mistakes. 

]]> How do you, as a couple, speak with each other about where you children are at in their development? Join us as we touch base with each other and try to figure out how we can continue to be there for our children. Each new day brings forth new trials and definitely new errors, but we are always learning (I hope) from our mistakes. Samantha Gomez, Jesse Nunley true No 3487 2 7 full Re-Discovering Yourself As A Parent Re-Discovering Yourself As A Parent https://ForTheParents.podbean.com/e/re-discovering-yourself-as-a-parent/ https://ForTheParents.podbean.com/e/re-discovering-yourself-as-a-parent/#comments Tue, 17 May 2022 00:00:00 -0700 ForTheParents.podbean.com/57599c54-00df-3fb3-bc61-f970fef51ce0 Children take over all parts of your life. So what is left over? More importantly, who even are you now? Finding that out is definitely a process, one that we are still on. 

]]> Children take over all parts of your life. So what is left over? More importantly, who even are you now? Finding that out is definitely a process, one that we are still on. 

]]> Children take over all parts of your life. So what is left over? More importantly, who even are you now? Finding that out is definitely a process, one that we are still on. Samantha Gomez, Jesse Nunley true No 3778 2 8 full Sleep Troubles Sleep Troubles https://ForTheParents.podbean.com/e/sleep-troubles/ https://ForTheParents.podbean.com/e/sleep-troubles/#comments Tue, 10 May 2022 00:00:00 -0700 ForTheParents.podbean.com/c63d60a5-f591-3fa9-9104-9da92ff319c5 Our last couple of nights have been rough. Our kids have been delightfully been playing a game of keep mom and dad up all night forever to see who goes crazy first. Such a fun little game. 

]]> Our last couple of nights have been rough. Our kids have been delightfully been playing a game of keep mom and dad up all night forever to see who goes crazy first. Such a fun little game. 

]]> Our last couple of nights have been rough. Our kids have been delightfully been playing a game of keep mom and dad up all night forever to see who goes crazy first. Such a fun little game. Samantha Gomez, Jesse Nunley true No 914 2 7 full Arguments Among The Parents Arguments Among The Parents https://ForTheParents.podbean.com/e/arguments-among-the-parents/ https://ForTheParents.podbean.com/e/arguments-among-the-parents/#comments Tue, 03 May 2022 00:00:00 -0700 ForTheParents.podbean.com/a864ecee-8b5b-3236-bda5-543819239730 Every couple argues. And then you add kids into the situation and of course the added stress can make arguments come up more often. But arguing doesn't have to be unhealthy, in fact, it can be quite healthy for your relationship if done with respect and love (and not by demeaning your partner). Jesse and Sam talk about how they try to handle their disagreements (no one is perfect). 

]]> Every couple argues. And then you add kids into the situation and of course the added stress can make arguments come up more often. But arguing doesn't have to be unhealthy, in fact, it can be quite healthy for your relationship if done with respect and love (and not by demeaning your partner). Jesse and Sam talk about how they try to handle their disagreements (no one is perfect). 

]]> Jesse and Sam talk about how they try to handle their disagreements (no one is perfect). Samantha Gomez, Jesse Nunley true No 3488 2 6 full Playing With Your Children and When Children Lie Playing With Your Children and When Children Lie https://ForTheParents.podbean.com/e/playing-with-your-children-and-when-children-lie/ https://ForTheParents.podbean.com/e/playing-with-your-children-and-when-children-lie/#comments Tue, 26 Apr 2022 19:58:00 -0700 ForTheParents.podbean.com/403ad5d6-6925-34d5-8372-f64f51eee65c Here we talk about the difficulties that can be felt when you hear the dreaded words, "Play with me!" There are a lot of feelings involved, including guilt, and sadness, and anger, and frustration. These are all normal. Especially when it feels like your children already demand a lot of your time. We also talk about the time we caught Ollie in a lie, and how we handled that learning experience.

]]> Here we talk about the difficulties that can be felt when you hear the dreaded words, "Play with me!" There are a lot of feelings involved, including guilt, and sadness, and anger, and frustration. These are all normal. Especially when it feels like your children already demand a lot of your time. We also talk about the time we caught Ollie in a lie, and how we handled that learning experience.

]]> Here we talk about the difficulties that can be felt when you hear the dreaded words, ”Play with me!” We also talk about the time we caught Ollie in a lie, and how we handled that learning experience. Samantha Gomez, Jesse Nunley true No 3351 2 5 full The One About P*&p The One About P*&p https://ForTheParents.podbean.com/e/the-one-about/ https://ForTheParents.podbean.com/e/the-one-about/#comments Tue, 19 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0700 ForTheParents.podbean.com/7e35267b-7612-3817-8f9f-1e3db09a14ec This episode is short and not at all sweet. With 2 children and 2 dogs (at the moment) it appears that we are knee dip in bodily excrements. More so Jesse than Sam, for which she is probably very grateful. 

]]> This episode is short and not at all sweet. With 2 children and 2 dogs (at the moment) it appears that we are knee dip in bodily excrements. More so Jesse than Sam, for which she is probably very grateful. 

]]> This episode is short and not at all sweet. With 2 children and 2 dogs (at the moment) it appears that we are knee dip in bodily excrements. More so Jesse than Sam, for which she is probably very grateful. Samantha Gomez, Jesse Nunley true No 1274 2 4 full Rambling Edition Rambling Edition https://ForTheParents.podbean.com/e/rambling-edition/ https://ForTheParents.podbean.com/e/rambling-edition/#comments Tue, 05 Apr 2022 10:50:23 -0700 ForTheParents.podbean.com/e4bf7ef3-70b7-3280-92ae-744b87e202ce As parents know, life is sometimes (a lot of the times) messy. Join us for some ramblings about our week, where we are, and what is in our future. We start off a little tense, but quickly let it go. Is it perfect? No. Is it real life? Absolutely.

]]> As parents know, life is sometimes (a lot of the times) messy. Join us for some ramblings about our week, where we are, and what is in our future. We start off a little tense, but quickly let it go. Is it perfect? No. Is it real life? Absolutely.

]]> As parents know, life is sometimes (a lot of the times) messy. Join us for some ramblings about our week, where we are, and what is in our future. We start off a little tense, but quickly let it go. Samantha Gomez, Jesse Nunley true No 3286 2 3 full Food and Parenting Food and Parenting https://ForTheParents.podbean.com/e/food-and-parenting/ https://ForTheParents.podbean.com/e/food-and-parenting/#comments Tue, 29 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0700 ForTheParents.podbean.com/6aa49447-e62c-3eda-8407-7704540c48f8 We don't want to mislead, we do not yet know the secret to making children eat their food. But we do know about food, well, one of us does. Today we are joined by certified raw Chef, Jesse. Forget about the raw part, because that is not us at all. We're talking about trying to make sense of children's eating preferences, what they nutritionally need, and most importantly (for us parents), how to cook for them without the stress. 

]]> We don't want to mislead, we do not yet know the secret to making children eat their food. But we do know about food, well, one of us does. Today we are joined by certified raw Chef, Jesse. Forget about the raw part, because that is not us at all. We're talking about trying to make sense of children's eating preferences, what they nutritionally need, and most importantly (for us parents), how to cook for them without the stress. 

]]> We’re talking about trying to make sense of children’s eating preferences, what they nutritionally need, and most importantly (for us parents), how to cook for them without the stress. Samantha Gomez, Jesse Nunley true No 4004 2 2 full 8 Weeks Later 8 Weeks Later https://ForTheParents.podbean.com/e/8-weeks-later/ https://ForTheParents.podbean.com/e/8-weeks-later/#comments Tue, 22 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0700 ForTheParents.podbean.com/d8f843da-89ac-30a3-b337-1459affde1f9 We are back! Here's a quick recap of everything that has been going on since we've been gone. There was another trip and some major life changes for our family's day to day life. We are super excited to continue this journey with you guys. It's not perfect, but it's ours, and we love it. 

]]> We are back! Here's a quick recap of everything that has been going on since we've been gone. There was another trip and some major life changes for our family's day to day life. We are super excited to continue this journey with you guys. It's not perfect, but it's ours, and we love it. 

]]> We are back! Here’s a quick recap of everything that has been going on since we’ve been gone. There was another trip and some major life changes for our family’s day to day life. We are super excited to continue this journey with you guys. It’s not perfect, but it’s ours, and we love it. Samantha Gomez, Jesse Nunley true No 3324 2 1 full Threenagers Threenagers https://ForTheParents.podbean.com/e/threenagers/ https://ForTheParents.podbean.com/e/threenagers/#comments Tue, 14 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0700 ForTheParents.podbean.com/5e67f6ef-2a36-3e8f-a01a-d6b9daf68bc6 Our little lovely firstborn baby doll went to sleep one night, and the next morning, he woke up already in his teen years and with all that sass and attitude that comes with it. We are completely here for it. Even if he does keep us on our toes. 

]]> Our little lovely firstborn baby doll went to sleep one night, and the next morning, he woke up already in his teen years and with all that sass and attitude that comes with it. We are completely here for it. Even if he does keep us on our toes. 

]]> Samantha Gomez, Jesse Nunley true No 3559 18 full Binkie Transitions Binkie Transitions https://ForTheParents.podbean.com/e/binkie-transitions/ https://ForTheParents.podbean.com/e/binkie-transitions/#comments Tue, 14 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0700 ForTheParents.podbean.com/52c79151-78b8-3f8b-97f2-232de6539732 The dreaded binkie transition. Need we say more? 

]]> The dreaded binkie transition. Need we say more? 

]]> Samantha Gomez, Jesse Nunley true No 3692 17 full Being Sick with Children Then and Now Being Sick with Children Then and Now https://ForTheParents.podbean.com/e/being-sick-with-children-then-and-now/ https://ForTheParents.podbean.com/e/being-sick-with-children-then-and-now/#comments Tue, 07 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0700 ForTheParents.podbean.com/4bcc0ab3-23bc-39af-91dc-b381ff8c0a66 We're sick! Again! Do you remember that it was a pretty rough discussion last time? But this time we are more level headed, and we are comparing our state of being now, with where we were then. 

]]> We're sick! Again! Do you remember that it was a pretty rough discussion last time? But this time we are more level headed, and we are comparing our state of being now, with where we were then. 

]]> Samantha Gomez, Jesse Nunley true No 2808 16 full Airplane Pt 2 and A Full Stay At Home Day for Jesse Airplane Pt 2 and A Full Stay At Home Day for Jesse https://ForTheParents.podbean.com/e/airplane-pt-2-and-a-full-stay-at-home-day-for-jesse/ https://ForTheParents.podbean.com/e/airplane-pt-2-and-a-full-stay-at-home-day-for-jesse/#comments Tue, 31 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0700 ForTheParents.podbean.com/66e7041a-5e88-3e3e-8eaa-d0770c7f9e52 Sam starts us off by delving into how we felt like our children experienced the trip while Jesse tries to get a tired 2 year old to PLEASE GO TO SLEEP. When he finally joins us, he divulges some insights into how his day as a stay at home parent went, as well as some epiphanies he has about being a stay at home parent versus being a working parent. 

]]> Sam starts us off by delving into how we felt like our children experienced the trip while Jesse tries to get a tired 2 year old to PLEASE GO TO SLEEP. When he finally joins us, he divulges some insights into how his day as a stay at home parent went, as well as some epiphanies he has about being a stay at home parent versus being a working parent. 

]]> Samantha Gomez, Jesse Nunley true No 3385 1 15 full A 1 Year Old, A 3 Year Old, and an Airplane A 1 Year Old, A 3 Year Old, and an Airplane https://ForTheParents.podbean.com/e/a-1-year-old-a-3-year-old-and-an-airplane/ https://ForTheParents.podbean.com/e/a-1-year-old-a-3-year-old-and-an-airplane/#comments Tue, 31 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0700 ForTheParents.podbean.com/1e96554f-6914-32b7-8335-fe039910bbe0 Our first airplane trip with two little ones. It was the best of times and it was the worst of times. There was laughter, there were tears, there were blissful moments, and there was underboob sweat. We tell all. 

]]> Our first airplane trip with two little ones. It was the best of times and it was the worst of times. There was laughter, there were tears, there were blissful moments, and there was underboob sweat. We tell all. 

]]> Samantha Gomez, Jesse Nunley true No 3563 1 14 full Results vs Efforts Based Praise in Parenting Results vs Efforts Based Praise in Parenting https://ForTheParents.podbean.com/e/results-vs-efforts-based-praise-in-parenting/ https://ForTheParents.podbean.com/e/results-vs-efforts-based-praise-in-parenting/#comments Fri, 27 Aug 2021 10:00:00 -0700 ForTheParents.podbean.com/23408751-7e01-326c-a9b8-a90ba59d299a Something that we have learned in our life so far is that what counts more is the journey, not the destination. And we have noticed that we have been giving so much praise to our doves when they complete a project and come show us. "Oh! You did it!" "Good job!" What we don't do, is praise their journey, their effort that they put into their task. This kid of praise fosters creativity confidence in themselves, and just generally a better grasp at handling expectations, but ultimately, we want to help them understand that in life, as a whole, that it is not about getting to where you are going, it is how you get to where you are going. 

]]> Something that we have learned in our life so far is that what counts more is the journey, not the destination. And we have noticed that we have been giving so much praise to our doves when they complete a project and come show us. "Oh! You did it!" "Good job!" What we don't do, is praise their journey, their effort that they put into their task. This kid of praise fosters creativity confidence in themselves, and just generally a better grasp at handling expectations, but ultimately, we want to help them understand that in life, as a whole, that it is not about getting to where you are going, it is how you get to where you are going. 

]]> Samantha Gomez, Jesse Nunley true No 3543 1 12 full Role Reversal and Hard Feelings Role Reversal and Hard Feelings https://ForTheParents.podbean.com/e/role-reversal-and-hard-feelings/ https://ForTheParents.podbean.com/e/role-reversal-and-hard-feelings/#comments Fri, 27 Aug 2021 10:00:00 -0700 ForTheParents.podbean.com/392a5af2-9d32-3a10-8375-7dd26280c6fc TW: talk of depression and suicide

The one where Sam goes to work and Jesse stays home with the children. How did it go? We talk very candidly and our conversation is truthful and raw. There is anger, there are tears, and in the end, there is laughter. It can be so hard to be vulnerable, but being a parent can feel so isolating, and hearing stories from others that might be going through something similar is so important. We are here. You are not alone. 

]]> TW: talk of depression and suicide

The one where Sam goes to work and Jesse stays home with the children. How did it go? We talk very candidly and our conversation is truthful and raw. There is anger, there are tears, and in the end, there is laughter. It can be so hard to be vulnerable, but being a parent can feel so isolating, and hearing stories from others that might be going through something similar is so important. We are here. You are not alone. 

]]> Samantha Gomez, Jesse Nunley true No 3453 1 13 full All About Time All About Time https://ForTheParents.podbean.com/e/all-about-time/ https://ForTheParents.podbean.com/e/all-about-time/#comments Tue, 24 Aug 2021 12:31:00 -0700 ForTheParents.podbean.com/7e16355c-a1b3-3ff8-aea6-24493c738050 Time management is as ever changing as our children. We start off trying to figure out where the breakdown in communication happened during our dinner and bedtime. Then we jump right in to time. Some days go by so so fast and then other days feel like they just drag on and on and on, and then some days just get away from you! It is hard, at least for us, to manage our time and our routine when so many things seem like they are out of your control. We don't come up with a definitive '"right" answer, but we do come up with something that might work for our family. Only time will tell. Don't miss the absolutely hilariousness that ensued after Ollie helped Sam place an online grocery order. 

]]> Time management is as ever changing as our children. We start off trying to figure out where the breakdown in communication happened during our dinner and bedtime. Then we jump right in to time. Some days go by so so fast and then other days feel like they just drag on and on and on, and then some days just get away from you! It is hard, at least for us, to manage our time and our routine when so many things seem like they are out of your control. We don't come up with a definitive '"right" answer, but we do come up with something that might work for our family. Only time will tell. Don't miss the absolutely hilariousness that ensued after Ollie helped Sam place an online grocery order. 

]]> Samantha Gomez, Jesse Nunley true No 4184 1 11 full Playtime: Active vs Passive Playtime: Active vs Passive https://ForTheParents.podbean.com/e/playtime-learning-opportunities-or-completely-free-flowing/ https://ForTheParents.podbean.com/e/playtime-learning-opportunities-or-completely-free-flowing/#comments Tue, 24 Aug 2021 12:08:00 -0700 ForTheParents.podbean.com/67fdd6f2-0013-3c66-a654-95926dc3c92f How we each feel about play times? Sam advocates for incorporating learning into our interactions, while Jesse feels like perhaps they should be more about going with the flow. There is no one right way, but we had such a lovely chat about things that we've experienced both together and independently. This episode is full of laughter as we continue to grow with each other through our parenting adventure.  

]]> How we each feel about play times? Sam advocates for incorporating learning into our interactions, while Jesse feels like perhaps they should be more about going with the flow. There is no one right way, but we had such a lovely chat about things that we've experienced both together and independently. This episode is full of laughter as we continue to grow with each other through our parenting adventure.  

]]> Samantha Gomez, Jesse Nunley true No 3747 10 full Our Take on Teaching About Feelings and Emotions Our Take on Teaching About Feelings and Emotions https://ForTheParents.podbean.com/e/our-take-on-teaching-about-feelings-and-emotions/ https://ForTheParents.podbean.com/e/our-take-on-teaching-about-feelings-and-emotions/#comments Tue, 17 Aug 2021 18:32:00 -0700 ForTheParents.podbean.com/cb2e44ab-d02d-3561-a7a6-92f30cd95d23 There are many ways in which to help your children understand their feelings and their emotions. Join us as we explain how we are muddling through and our logic behind our methods, imperfect as they may be. Whichever way you tackle this part of their development, we feel that feelings and emotions are crucially important to navigating the world. Sam continues to misnumber episodes, but we hope that one day she will get it right. 

]]> There are many ways in which to help your children understand their feelings and their emotions. Join us as we explain how we are muddling through and our logic behind our methods, imperfect as they may be. Whichever way you tackle this part of their development, we feel that feelings and emotions are crucially important to navigating the world. Sam continues to misnumber episodes, but we hope that one day she will get it right. 

]]> Samantha Gomez, Jesse Nunley true No 3755 1 9 full Parental Rage and Final Thoughts on Being on the Same Page Parental Rage and Final Thoughts on Being on the Same Page https://ForTheParents.podbean.com/e/parental-rage-and-final-thoughts-on-being-on-the-same-page/ https://ForTheParents.podbean.com/e/parental-rage-and-final-thoughts-on-being-on-the-same-page/#comments Tue, 17 Aug 2021 14:02:00 -0700 ForTheParents.podbean.com/6fdbf984-efa3-32ad-823a-7860cdeffb83 This eppy starts out a little rough. We are sorry for the audio mixup. At least it is nice lounge music to get you ready for a super taboo topic. Parental Rage. It. Is. So. Common. Many parents feel it and keep it locked up in a closet of shame. There is no shame. Parenting is so taxing on every aspect of yourself. While there are lovely magical moments, there are also mental hurtles, emotional hurtles, and physical hurtles. It is spelled wrong for the right reasons. Strap in and get ready to feel less shame about parental rage. 

]]> This eppy starts out a little rough. We are sorry for the audio mixup. At least it is nice lounge music to get you ready for a super taboo topic. Parental Rage. It. Is. So. Common. Many parents feel it and keep it locked up in a closet of shame. There is no shame. Parenting is so taxing on every aspect of yourself. While there are lovely magical moments, there are also mental hurtles, emotional hurtles, and physical hurtles. It is spelled wrong for the right reasons. Strap in and get ready to feel less shame about parental rage. 

]]> Samantha Gomez, Jesse Nunley true No 3354 8 full Being on the Same Page in Front of Your Children Being on the Same Page in Front of Your Children https://ForTheParents.podbean.com/e/being-on-the-same-page-in-front-of-your-children/ https://ForTheParents.podbean.com/e/being-on-the-same-page-in-front-of-your-children/#comments Tue, 17 Aug 2021 12:24:00 -0700 ForTheParents.podbean.com/1647a3df-e8fb-3df1-b53b-f50ea97919e4 How important is it to be on the same page in front of your children? Is challenging your partner another opportunity for growth and learning? Or does it teach your children how to get around one parent by going to the other one? 

]]> How important is it to be on the same page in front of your children? Is challenging your partner another opportunity for growth and learning? Or does it teach your children how to get around one parent by going to the other one? 

]]> Samantha Gomez, Jesse Nunley true No 3832 1 7 full A Very Rough Dinnertime and Struggles With Sleep Schedules A Very Rough Dinnertime and Struggles With Sleep Schedules https://ForTheParents.podbean.com/e/a-very-rough-dinnertime-and-struggles-with-sleep-schedules/ https://ForTheParents.podbean.com/e/a-very-rough-dinnertime-and-struggles-with-sleep-schedules/#comments Tue, 10 Aug 2021 21:10:53 -0700 ForTheParents.podbean.com/23579c64-27a3-3117-8b92-26851dbb7b5c Parenting is hard, guys. So hard. This episode includes some heartbreak and a parental disagreement regarding the rough ending of our day. It was meant to be something completely different, as you shall hear when you start to listen. Sam's mommy brain also says this is the 4th episode, for the 3rd time in a row. 

]]> Parenting is hard, guys. So hard. This episode includes some heartbreak and a parental disagreement regarding the rough ending of our day. It was meant to be something completely different, as you shall hear when you start to listen. Sam's mommy brain also says this is the 4th episode, for the 3rd time in a row. 

]]> Samantha Gomez, Jesse Nunley true No 3707 1 6 full When Routines Crash When Routines Crash https://ForTheParents.podbean.com/e/when-routines-crash/ https://ForTheParents.podbean.com/e/when-routines-crash/#comments Wed, 04 Aug 2021 20:19:16 -0700 ForTheParents.podbean.com/97a1ef12-39b3-3fdf-b5f3-b87cc762a6b8 Yep, you might have guessed it. Our lovely routine we were just mentioning has come to a screeching halt. Gone are the days where we knew what was going on, when it was going on. Join us as we talk through the absolute chaos that rules our house at this very moment. 

]]> Yep, you might have guessed it. Our lovely routine we were just mentioning has come to a screeching halt. Gone are the days where we knew what was going on, when it was going on. Join us as we talk through the absolute chaos that rules our house at this very moment. 

]]> Samantha Gomez, Jesse Nunley true No 3533 1 5 full Riding the Waves of Parenthood and Our Relationship Riding the Waves of Parenthood and Our Relationship https://ForTheParents.podbean.com/e/riding-the-waves-of-parenthood-and-our-relationship/ https://ForTheParents.podbean.com/e/riding-the-waves-of-parenthood-and-our-relationship/#comments Wed, 04 Aug 2021 13:10:52 -0700 ForTheParents.podbean.com/1fb9c694-2d9e-3b74-985c-206f9843f9ba In this episode we talk about how we have continuously readjusted to the various and never ending fluctuations that parenting brings, both as parents and as a couple. We have to do our best to roll with the punches and come out of the other side better for it.

]]> In this episode we talk about how we have continuously readjusted to the various and never ending fluctuations that parenting brings, both as parents and as a couple. We have to do our best to roll with the punches and come out of the other side better for it.

]]> Samantha Gomez, Jesse Nunley true No 3452 1 4 full Life Before and After Children Life Before and After Children https://ForTheParents.podbean.com/e/life-before-and-after-children/ https://ForTheParents.podbean.com/e/life-before-and-after-children/#comments Mon, 19 Jul 2021 13:08:57 -0700 ForTheParents.podbean.com/3cf0e3f4-52da-3b6c-ba25-dbe06562948c How did having children affect who we are? In this episode we talk about who we were before we had children, our likes and hobbies, and we got into detail about the transformation that occurred for us after we became parents. Is it a question of re-finding ourselves, or are we completely new people?

]]> How did having children affect who we are? In this episode we talk about who we were before we had children, our likes and hobbies, and we got into detail about the transformation that occurred for us after we became parents. Is it a question of re-finding ourselves, or are we completely new people?

]]> How did having children affect who we are? In this episode we talk about who we were before we had children, our likes and hobbies, and we got into detail about the transformation that occurred for us after we became parents. Is it a question of re-finding ourselves, or are we completely new people? Samantha Gomez, Jesse Nunley true No 7560 1 3 full Covid Vaccines and 1v2 Children Covid Vaccines and 1v2 Children https://ForTheParents.podbean.com/e/covid-vaccines-and-1v2-children-1626724997/ https://ForTheParents.podbean.com/e/covid-vaccines-and-1v2-children-1626724997/#comments Mon, 19 Jul 2021 13:03:17 -0700 ForTheParents.podbean.com/11fcbfc2-5158-3b06-ab30-de23d59f89fe We discuss our reactions to the Covid vaccine and how it impacted both our parenting unit and our children as well as our thoughts about raising one child versus two children, with both of them being under 3 years old. We talk candidly and honestly about our emotions. 

]]> We discuss our reactions to the Covid vaccine and how it impacted both our parenting unit and our children as well as our thoughts about raising one child versus two children, with both of them being under 3 years old. We talk candidly and honestly about our emotions. 

]]> We discuss our reactions to the Covid vaccine and how it impacted both our parenting unit and our children as well as our thoughts about raising one child versus two children, with both of them being under 3 years old. We talk candidly and honestly about our emotions. Samantha Gomez, Jesse Nunley true No 3428 1 2 full Covid Vaccines and 1v2 Children Covid Vaccines and 1v2 Children https://ForTheParents.podbean.com/e/covid-vaccines-and-1v2-children/ https://ForTheParents.podbean.com/e/covid-vaccines-and-1v2-children/#comments Wed, 30 Jun 2021 09:35:58 -0700 ForTheParents.podbean.com/b698719b-6e0f-33be-842e-8ad83e5ac52d We discuss our reactions to the Covid vaccine and how it impacted both our parenting unit and our children as well as our thoughts about raising one child versus two children, with both of them being under 3 years old. We talk candidly and honestly about our emotions. 

]]> We discuss our reactions to the Covid vaccine and how it impacted both our parenting unit and our children as well as our thoughts about raising one child versus two children, with both of them being under 3 years old. We talk candidly and honestly about our emotions. 

]]> We discuss our reactions to the Covid vaccine and how it impacted both our parenting unit and our children as well as our thoughts about raising one child versus two children, with both of them being under 3 years old. We talk candidly and honestly about our emotions. Samantha Gomez, Jesse Nunley true No 3428 1 2 full A Toddler and A Baby A Toddler and A Baby https://ForTheParents.podbean.com/e/1/ https://ForTheParents.podbean.com/e/1/#comments Fri, 16 Apr 2021 20:13:57 -0700 ForTheParents.podbean.com/63ee8d59-42df-3108-8137-5ad9b5afb42f An overview of how we have survived the first 7 months of being new parents again to our second child while still trying to be there for our 2 year old. 

]]> An overview of how we have survived the first 7 months of being new parents again to our second child while still trying to be there for our 2 year old. 

]]> An overview of how we have survived the first 7 months of being new parents again to our second child while still trying to be there for our 2 year old. Samantha Gomez, Jesse Nunley true No 3783 1 1 full