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The school year is coming to a close, and for Jen, that means that kindergarten is fast approaching. In this episode, Jen and Shannon discuss their recent family milestones, including preschool graduation, preparing for the new school year, summer camps, and more. Also, listen for a new segment called “Mama’s Done,” where Jen and Shannon talk about the parenting things they’ve just about had enough of. 

Whether it’s a date night out with the hubby or a couple of hours in the afternoon to get some work done, babysitters can be a super helpful tool for us mamas. In this episode, Jen and Shannon spill the tea about what they expect from their babysitters and why having one handy is always a good idea. Listen to hear how Jen never babysat as a teenager and why Shannon doesn't trust delivery services with her food. 

The moms are back and ready to dive into some of their favorite life hacks. Some are crazy, and some are outright genius, but both Jen and Shannon agree that a good hack can be a game changer when it comes to being a mom. Listen to hear why Jen gives her teething baby an electric toothbrush and what Shannon recommends to do to make morning routines a little bit easier.

In this episode of I Speak Mama, Shannon is fully immersed in Disney mode as she gets ready for a family vacation to Disney World. She discusses with Jen how she has prepared and what she's doing to make traveling with young children a breeze. Listen to hear Jen's recommendation to stop at Disney's local Walmart and why Shannon is so excited to finally experience the magic of the parks with her children.

Jen and Shannon are joined by two very special guests on this episode of I Speak Mama: their husbands! Barrett and Lewis join the ladies to give parenting advice from a dad’s perspective. They tell funny stories about potty training and talk about why it’s so important to play with your kids.

No one likes talking about tough topics with their kids, but that doesn't mean those subjects will never come up. On today’s episode of I Speak Mama, Jen and Shannon share their personal experiences of touching on difficult topics with their children such as death in the family, "the talk" and where babies come from.