Mama Said: New Year’s Resolutions
On this episode of Mama Said, Sarah James and I talk about their New Year's resolutions, and the struggle to stay motivated to keep year-long goals. Did you make resolutions this year? What were they? . . .
Mama Said | Babysitters: Where to Find One and How Much to Pay
On this episode of Mama Said, Sarah and I are talking about babysitters: where we find them, how we vet them, and how much to pay. How about you? Do you have any strategies for finding a good sitter? . . .
Mama Said: What's Your Bedtime Routine?
On this episode of Mama Said, Sarah and I are talking about how we get (or try to get) our kids to go to bed. How about you? Do you have any strategies for bedtime? . . .
Mama Said: How do you negotiate conflicts with neighborhood kids?
On this episode of Mama Said, Sarah and I are talking about solving conflicts with neighborhood kids. Negotiating with neighborhood kids can be really difficult. How do you deal? . . .
Mama Said: How has your style evolved as a mom?
On this episode of Mama Said, Sarah and I are talking about how our style has evolved (or devolved?) since having babies, and how we're getting our groove back as they get older. How about you? Do you feel like having kids changed your style? And have you gotten it back or just found a new normal? . . .
Mama Said: Do you spend one-on-one time with each child?
This month on Mama Said, Sarah James and I are taking questions from readers. One reader asked: Do you spend time with each kid individually? We talk about the challenges of making special alone time with each child. . . .
Mama Said: Do you post pictures of your kids online?
This month on Mama Said we're answering a reader question: Do you post pictures of your children online? Sarah James and I talk about our decision to post photos of our kids on facebook and instagram, and discuss the pros and cons of kids and online privacy. . . .
Mama Said: What hobbies do you wish were your own?
This month on Mama Said, Sarah and I talked about our dream hobbies . . . the things we would LIKE to do, but don’t because of fear or other obstacles. What are your dream hobbies? . . .
Mama Said: The secrets to a relaxing vacation with kids
This month on Mama Said, Sarah and I are filming "on location from vacation." We went to Palm Springs together with our families, and I think we've figured out the key to having a relaxing vacation with kids in tow. Do you like to travel with your kids? Have any tips for make it more pleasant and relaxing? . . .
Mama Said: Coping with insomnia (and some questions about medical marijuana)
This month on Mama Said, Sarah and I are talking about our struggles with insomnia . . . what we’ve tried, what works, and what doesn’t: We also talk about medical marijuana, which has been suggested to both of us but we’re ambivalent about: Have you ever struggled with insomnia? How did you cope? And would you ever consider medical marijuana? . . .