"Empty Nest Whiplash: College Kids Home, Dirty Rooms, Full House Joy & Mother's Day Magic"

Send us Fan MailIn this heartfelt and hilarious episode of Plate & Ponder: Empty-Nesting with Jen & Chris Fenton, the empty nest gets flipped upside down when the college kids come home for a visit. Jen and Chris share the wild whiplash of going from peaceful empty-nesting to full-house chaos — dirty rooms, mountains of laundry, late curfews, a barking dog, and a constant stream of friends coming through the door.Amid the beautiful mess, they celebrate the pure joy and deep love of a full house and having their family back under one roof. The conversation also turns to the importance of Mother’s Day, the inspiring story of its founder Anna Jarvis, and the staggering $38 billion Americans spend honoring moms each year. Plus, they dive into the excitement of the hockey playoffs and swap stories about those notoriously gross college apartments.Funny, honest, and overflowing with heart — this episode is a must-listen for every parent navigating the rollercoaster of kids coming home.#EmptyNestWhiplash#CollegeKidsHome#FullHouseChaos#DirtyLaundryDays#MothersDay2026#EmptyNesterLife#MomLifeUnfiltered#ParentingWhiplash#PlateAndPonder#FullHouseJoy