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This week we're talking golf cart chaos, a heatwave that won't quit, and treehouse-inspired reminders to slow down. We're also debating the great suede clogs comeback, whether you can actually do the 11 push-up challenge, and a stomach-turning study on just how dirty your water bottle really is after a week of use. Plus: Cal's birthday, an Aptos day trip, a rough stretch with a cold and a dead dishwasher, a tech tip on holding off social media, and our latest obsessions — from a $34 mock turtleneck to Anne's new book-person era. ENA: A 24-year-old autistic man named Adam James, an aspiring DJ, saved up to attend his first festival — Boomtown near Winchester, England — despite his family's worries about him going alone. A group of guys camping in the next tent took him under their wing and gave him the best weekend of his life. The story went viral, and the festival invited Adam back to actually DJ a set the following year.Tech Tip: Hold off on social media for as long as possible, but definitely don't let kids on it during elementary school — this comes as Meta and TikTok face ongoing settlement/legal scrutiny over how they've handled kids' safety on their platforms.Obsession:Anne: Katy Did Bubble SkirtKate: Ann Taylor Mock Turtle NeckLike to watch your podcast? Watch here.Support us by downloading our Free Kids & Tech Guidebook.Follow Us on Social Media:InstagramFacebookLinkedInYouTubeSage Haven: Safer Messaging App for Kids

This week we are talking about Cal's Olympics party, adult acne struggles, and a bleach job gone from low to high (RIP Ace's hair budget). Our main topic...Singapore's offering a baby bonus to boost birth rates, so we're asking: would you have a 4th kid for $75K? Plus: why we can't stop talking about Dolly Parton's business genius, our very mixed feelings on Meta's $18B lawsuit settlement, and a full fall content round-up (Bravo is going HARD this season). Anniversary trip excitement, a tech tip on kid gaming safety, and our latest obsessions round out the episode. ENA: People helping people. A former Indiana football star had fallen on hard times, then a chance encounter with a fellow Hoosier gave him a fresh start. Full story here. Tech Tip: If your kid plays social video games, we highly recommend limiting this to only their IRL friends and family and using a non-game platform like iMessage, Google Messages or of course, Sage Haven!Obsession:Anne: Monday’s Hair Products: Hair Mask, Repair Shampoo & Repair ConditionerKate: New brown suede flats from NordstromLike to watch your podcast? Watch here.Support us by downloading our Free Kids & Tech Guidebook.Follow Us on Social Media:InstagramFacebookLinkedInYouTubeSage Haven: Safer Messaging App for Kids

This week we are talking camping pad recommendations after a MOTY-worthy "are you gonna complain about your back for 3 weeks?" moment, Lily's first soccer game, and a possible lice scare. Our main topic this week — how good is "good enough" when it comes to your kid's education, and how much should you be pushing (or backing off) as a parent? Plus: content fails that left us saying "wtf" (looking at you, City Spies), a hobby check-in on our new woodworking era, and our latest obsessions from hand sanitizer wipes to Jamie Miller's "Babydoll." ENA: A little league baseball family with two brothers who made it to the MLB is back at the Little League World Series — this time with the next generation. Kinley Rasmus, daughter of former Atlanta Braves pitcher Cory Rasmus, is pitching for the very same Phenix City, Alabama team her dad and uncle led to the U.S. championship back in 1999 — while her dad now coaches from the dugout. LinkTech Tip: make sure your kids' devices are set up with their own Apple ID or a Child Account — not yours — so parental controls and age-appropriate settings actually work correctly. Obsession:Anne: Jamie Miller - Babydoll song   &  Amino acidsKate: FOMIN Hand sanitizer wipes for the kids and meLike to watch your podcast? Watch Support us by downloading our Free Kids & Tech Guidebook.Follow Us on Social Media:InstagramFacebookLinkedInYouTubeSage Haven: Safer Messaging App for Kids

This week we're talking play...the kind that actually works. Our guest, Dr. Kim Van Dusen (aka "The Parentologist," 120K+ followers strong) breaks down how a little more creativity and playfulness can transform parenting — from getting tweens off the couch, to screen time battles, to finally cracking the "I'm bored" script. She's got a brand new book, Parenting Through Play, and she's sharing the good stuff. Plus: our highs and lows (including a soccer jersey mystery none of us can solve), one dog's odd behavior that led to an early cancer catch, and a quick tech tip to save your eyes during your next scroll. ENA: A dog's odd behavior led to an early cancer diagnosis. A woman's Chihuahua kept persistently pawing at her — behavior that seemed strange until she realized it was leading her to a breast lump. She got checked out and caught a breast cancer diagnosis early, likely because her dog wouldn't let it go. Global Positive NewsTech Tip: try the 20-20-20 rule — every 20 minutes, look at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds to give your eyes a quick reset.Obsession:Anne: Calia Athletic Set - Top & Shorts Kate: My Kindle + Libby - Heartwood and Abby Offsides were both fun reads! And I’m reading the Calamity Club now.Like to watch your podcast? Watch here.Support us by downloading our Free Kids & Tech Guidebook.Follow Us on Social Media:InstagramFacebookLinkedInYouTubeSage Haven: Safer Messaging App for Kids

This week we're digging into the question everyone's been asking: what's going on with our food? Between summer recalls, grocery store panic, and trying to figure out what "healthy eating" actually looks like day to day with kids, it's a lot to navigate without losing your mind (or becoming a label-reading maniac). We swap real talk on our own family balance, the Yuka app (and when we just ignore it), and share a guest clip take on the Miranda Kerr diet conversation. Plus, our usual highs and lows, including NYC, adventure towers, and a health scare, and an incredible "everything is not awful" story about a 13-year-old who spent 300 hours 3D-printing a wheelchair for a toddler he'd never even met.Everything is not awful: A 13-year-old boy named Zac Waters spent 300 hours over the summer 3D-printing a wheelchair for a 21-month-old girl he'd never even met, all just to help her out.Tech Tip: Set a "charging station" rule: school devices and personal devices alike plug in and sleep in a common area overnight, never in the bedroom. It's simple, easy to enforce, and sidesteps the harder conversation about monitoring content altogether, since it's really about location, not surveillance.Obsessions:Anne’s: JJD Fit ClubKate’s:  Hat Attack bag - Travel bag that holds my sun hat!Like to watch your podcast? Watch here.Support us by downloading our Free Kids & Tech Guidebook.Follow Us on Social Media:InstagramFacebookLinkedInYouTubeSage Haven: Safer Messaging App for Kids

This week Kate and Anne are easing into fall mode, from planning a tween-friendly NYC trip to finally pulling the trigger on new living room furniture. They cover the fall shopping list (new flats, cleats for fall sports, and everything in between), debate the great mahjong-versus-Catan board game dilemma, and get into whether AI showing up in your social feed is actually a big deal or not. Plus, Kate's officially entering her Housewives era, a heartwarming moment about a teen lifeguard hero, and the usual highs and lows, including a Vuori strap casualty that led to one very unfortunate bare-feet-in-public moment. Everything is not awful: A 16-year-old lifeguard in Santa Cruz saved a 10-year-old boy, a reminder that there's still so much good happening in the world.Tech Tip: Android families, exciting news, the Sage Haven app is coming your way soon! Be on the lookout for the launch.Obsessions:Anne’s: Cordless Rattan Desk LampKate’s:  Aussie Bites (Great for a fast breakfast)Like to watch your podcast? Watch here.Support us by downloading our Free Kids & Tech Guidebook.Follow Us on Social Media:InstagramFacebookLinkedInYouTubeSage Haven: Safer Messaging App for Kids

Summer's winding down and back to school season is here, so this week we're talking through all the feelings that come with it: the anxiety, the excitement, and everything in between. We share how we're squeezing the last bit of magic out of summer (NYC trip included), our back to school shopping game plan (shoes, backpacks, clothes, and where we're finding the best deals), and how we're mentally prepping for the schedule shift ahead. Plus, we get into the highs and lows of our week, a heartwarming "everything is not awful" moment, and our latest obsessions.Everything is not awful: Lamar Sparks and his sister share a very powerful, sweet moment at the Firefighters Game.  Another very cool moment at Wrigley! Tech Tip: Set up Assistive Access on your kids devices! If your kid is getting a new device before going back to school - make sure to set it up with safety guardrails! Back to School ItemsBoys:Baseball LifestyleNike ShortsNike SweatpantsKane ShoesBackPack - Nike Jordan, PlainGirls:Gap Wide JeansZara Sweat Outfit - Pants & Top Girlie Back Pack , State Back Pack OptionsObsessions: Anne’s: Loloi Rugs Kate’s: Dog Man Book Series for your TweenLike to watch your podcast? Watch here. Support us by downloading our Free Kids & Tech Guidebook.Follow Us on Social Media:InstagramFacebookLinkedInYouTubeSage Haven: Safer Messaging App for Kids

This week on the Sage Sisters, we're talking about the years that matter most: ages 6 to 12. Dr. Sheryl Ziegler, from Good Inside, is a clinical psychologist specializing in children's mental health, early puberty, and the emotional demands of modern parenting. She joins us to break down her new book The Crucial Years, an essential guide to mental health and modern puberty in middle childhood. This conversation is packed with real, practical tools for parents in the thick of it. If you've got an elementary or middle schooler at home, this episode is for you. Follow Dr. Sheryl Ziegler📷 Instagram: @DrSherylatGoodInside 🎥 YouTube Series: Teens and Screens 🎙️ Podcast: InBetween YearsEverything is not awful: Teen Hailed as a Hero After Saving Woman With Dementia From Dangerous Arizona HeatTech Tip: Not sure what's actually age-appropriate for your kid? Check out our content rubric to help you evaluate what they're watching, playing, and scrolling, broken down by age. Guidebook Obsessions: Anne’s: DearFoam Double Buckle Sandal - Birkenstock Dupe Kate’s: Map Tap Game Like to watch your podcast? Watch here. Support us by downloading our Free Kids & Tech Guidebook. Follow Us on Social Media:InstagramFacebookLinkedInYouTubeSage Haven: Safer Messaging App for Kids

You love your kids more than anything — and somewhere along the way you stopped recognizing yourself. Your body changed, your career took a back seat, your goals and priorities shifted, and the version of you that existed before kids can feel like a distant memory. This week Kate and Anne are having the conversation so many moms need to hear — about staying connected to who you were, figuring out who you are becoming, and giving yourself permission to want things for yourself again. With some real highs and lows thrown in, a tech tip about cutting out the content that is making you feel worse about yourself, and a perfume obsession that is bringing all the joy. This one is for every mom who has ever looked in the mirror and wondered where she went.Everything is Not Awful: After England's win against Norway the entire stadium broke into Hey Jude in honor of Jude Bellingham and the look on his face said it all — completely taken back by a moment that could not have been scripted any better.Tech Tip: This week we are challenging you to audit your feed and unfollow anything that is making you feel less than — the perfect homes, the fear tactic parenting accounts, the unrealistic beauty standards — if it is not serving you it has to go.Obsessions:Anne’s: Le Labo Santal 33 & Santal Roller PerfumeKate’s:  Dolly all the time Book, Voicemails for Isabelle MovieLike to watch your podcast? Watch here.Support us by downloading our Free Kids & Tech Guidebook.Follow Us on Social Media:InstagramFacebookLinkedInYouTubeSage Haven: Safer Messaging App for Kids

We are going there. Youth sports have become a second job, our kids have access to everything at the click of a button, beauty standards are completely out of control, and somehow we are all supposed to keep up while giving ourselves grace as we age. This week Kate and Anne are having the honest conversation about where we think society has lost the plot — and what we think we can actually do about it. No judgment, just two moms who love their kids and are trying to figure it out along the way.Everything is not awful: Kelsey rowed solo from California to Hawaii and we cannot stop talking about it because if that is not the ultimate reminder that humans are capable of absolutely anything we do not know what is.Tech Tip: The UK just made it official — children under 16 are banned from social media. Platforms are now required to verify ages and prevent underage users from creating accounts. This is a significant move and one that has a lot of parents in the US asking why we are not doing the same thing here. While we wait for policy to catch up, we want to make sure you have the tools to set boundaries in your own home right now. It starts with us.Obsessions:Anne’s: Vuori Travel Set - Must Have!! (Top, Shorts, Pants)Kate’s:  Oil Remover PadsLike to watch your podcast? Watch Here.Support us by downloading our Free Kids & Tech Guidebook.Follow Us on Social Media:InstagramFacebookLinkedInYouTubeSage Haven: Safer Messaging App for Kids

It is a smorgasbord week and we are covering everything. Kate is back from a girls weekend, we are deep in our Amazon Prime era, and we have thoughts on books, reality TV, spy movies and green goddess recipes. But the conversation we did not plan on having is about sycophantic AI and why we are both committing to keeping real humans in our corner for anything personal. Plus the most feel good World Cup story you have not heard yet involving a 40 year old goalkeeper named Vozinha, his mom, and a clean sheet against Spain that made the whole internet cry. Come hang with us.Everything is not awful: Vozinha, a 40 year old goalkeeper nicknamed Granny, shut out tournament favorite Spain in Cape Verde's first ever World Cup match and went viral when he broke down in tears because his mom could not afford the visa to be there. The internet rallied, the funds were raised, Congress got involved, and his mom made it to Miami just in time to watch her son keep playing on the biggest stage in the world. Full StoryTech Tip: How to Avoid Sycophantic AIKeep AI out of anything personal or relational. Human connection wins every time.Seek out models trained to be more neutral like Claude Sonnet 4.6.When prompting ask "what would a skeptic say?" It gives the model permission to push back and actually help you think.Obsessions:Anne’s: Tommy John Cozy PJsKate’s: iPhone Wrist Strap and Case Like to watch your podcast? Watch here.Support us by downloading our Free Kids & Tech Guidebook.Follow Us on Social Media:InstagramFacebookLinkedInYouTubeSage Haven: Safer Messaging App for Kids

We are halfway through the year and it is time to check in. This week Kate and Anne are getting real about their mid-year goals — fitness, health, parenting, relationships, and everything in between. Anne is in high motivation mode and Kate is learning to trust herself more. We are talking time blocking, clean eating, individual goals for each kid, date nights, and why working out might be the best therapy we can give our daughters. Plus a Father's Day weekend full of highs and lows including a drive-in movie that was a great idea until it wasn't, the most casual Father's Day that turned into the best one, and a story about Miles Russell caddying for his dad at the US Open that will make your whole day. Our tech tip this week is one every parent needs to hear right now and Kate is in her lamp era. Come check in with us.Everything is not awful: Miles Russell made history as one of the youngest players ever at the US Open and if that was not enough, his dad got to caddy for him walking up the 18th hole on Father's Day.Tech Tip: Know who your kid is chatting with, start slow with access, and use Communication Limits and Approved Contacts on Apple — and if you want the safest option, Sage Haven has you covered with even better tools coming to Apple this fall with Ask and Approve. Obsessions:Anne's: Best Facial Hair Trimmer and Must listen to tune - Elovaters - Wrong IdeaKate's: Rattan LampLike to watch your podcast? Watch here. Support us by downloading our Free Kids & Tech Guidebook.Follow Us on Social Media:InstagramFacebookLinkedInYouTubeSage Haven: Safer Messaging App for Kids 

We are back from Chicago and we have thoughts. This week we are diving into our Summer Get Hot List — because hot is a state of mind and we are fully committed. From skinny shots and oral minoxidil to spray tans and a good bathing suit, we are covering everything that is making us feel like ourselves this summer. Plus our tech tip for the week is one every parent needs to hear, Kate is obsessing over a Frank and Eileen button down, and we are sharing the highs and lows of the week including why scheduling a breast MRI is an absolute nightmare. Come hang with us.Tech Tip: Research shows that devices in the bedroom are stealing your kids' sleep — we are talking up to 11 fewer minutes a night just from having a phone in the room. Charge them elsewhere and watch what happens.Obsessions:Anne’s: Target Summer SandalsKate’s:  Frank & Eileen Red Stripe Button DownLike to watch your podcast? Watch here.Support us by downloading our Free Kids & Tech Guidebook.Follow Us on Social Media:InstagramFacebookLinkedInYouTubeSage Haven: Safer Messaging App for Kids

Puberty is awkward. Parenting through it doesn't have to be. This week, we sit down with Vanessa Kroll Bennett, bestselling author, podcaster, and co-founder of Less Awkward, to talk about what is actually happening in your kid's body and brain during the middle school years.Vanessa co-founded Less Awkward and co-authored This Is So Awkward to give parents the tools, language, and confidence to guide their kids through puberty without the panic. She brings the science, the honesty, and just enough humor to make the tween years feel totally manageable.This is the conversation most parents were never given and the one every parent of a tween desperately needs. If you have a kid heading into the awkward years, or already in the thick of it, this episode is for you.Less Awkward LinksWebsite: LessAwkward.comPodcast: Less Awkward PodcastFREE Puberty 101 GuideInstagram: Less.Awkwardhttps://vanessakrollbennett.com/Everything is not awful:  Women are amazing! Madelene Sagstrom is 7 months pregnant and still competing at the US Women’s Open this week. Tech Tip: Co-playing for video games can lead to amazing bonding moments!Obsessions:Anne’s: Vinnie Louise DressKate’s: Hoola Bronzer & Merritt Brush Like to watch your podcast? Watch here.Support us by downloading our Free Kids & Tech Guidebook.Follow Us on Social Media:InstagramFacebookLinkedInYouTubeSage Haven: Safer Messaging App for Kids

Summer is here and routines are officially hanging on by a thread. Kate and Anne are getting into all of it this week — how to manage the schedule shift when summer throws everything off, what to do when you have a kid who does not handle change well, surviving swim season, the bedtime debate when summer hits, and why everyone in the house is just too tired right now. Plus a tech tip that stopped us in our tracks — the average adult checks their phone 200 times a day and the average teen 100 times. We are talking about what that actually does to attention spans and how small habit changes can make a real difference. Highs, lows, a truly incredible teacher story that will make you tear up, and the honest truth about how we are holding it all together right now. Spoiler — barely.Everything is not awful: Kim Rohlf, a second-grade teacher at Westwood Elementary in Ankeny, Iowa, spent months handmaking personalized quilts for every single student in her class before retiring after 35 yearsTech Tip: Lower distractions. The average adult checks their phone 200 times per day, and the average teen 100 times per day. It does harm attention span although data not showing that it’s permanent. If we reduce distraction we can fix it.  Notifications, delete certain apps, try to work on one thing longer.  Focus on the show and not also scrolling.  Habits can be changed!Obsessions:Anne’s: Blackstone Flattop Grill Kate’s: Sunshine Tienda HatLike to watch your podcast? Watch here.Support us by downloading our Free Kids & Tech Guidebook.Follow Us on Social Media:InstagramFacebookLinkedInYouTubeSage Haven: Safer Messaging App for Kids

It is officially summer and we are doing a full June smorgasbord. Kate and Anne are catching up on everything — what they are watching, what they are reading, and how they are moving. Off Campus is a must watch and we are not sorry about it. Interior design is having a moment and the price tags are giving us feelings. We have the best summer reading list for you and workouts you can actually do with your family without losing your mind. Plus all the usual highs, lows, and obsessions you showed up for. Grab your iced latte and settle in — this one is a good one.Everything is not awful:  Diplo best DJ performance ever!  Tech Tip: New screen-time warning for parentsObsessions:Anne’s: Fruit and Salad SpinnersKate’s: Concert HatLike to watch your podcast? Watch here.Support us by downloading our Free Kids & Tech Guidebook.Follow Us on Social Media:InstagramFacebookLinkedInYouTubeSage Haven: Safer Messaging App for Kids

Mary Flo Ridley and Megan Michelson have spent decades helping parents have the conversations most of us were never taught to have. Their Birds & Bees online course walks families through how to talk to kids about sex — starting in early elementary, long before the dreaded “talk.” This episode is about giving Sage Sisters listeners the tools, the language, and the confidence to be the trusted voice in their child’s life on one of the most important topics of our time.Birds & Bees LinksWebsite: birds-bees.comInstagram: Birds__BeesOnline Course - 20% for all of our listeners with code: SAGEHAVEN Everything’s not awful: Nancy Delgado, a mother of three, posted a video on TikTok that showed her and two of her children surprising their neighbor, Maria, to celebrate her milestone 80th birthday.Tech Tip: How to get rid of iMessage on your kid's devices.Kate’s Obsession: Best Summer PJs. Bamboo Boody Shorts, Bamboo Boody Cami, Bamboo Boody Sleep TopAnne’s Obsession:  Pizza Stone, Pizza Peel, Pizza CutterSupport us by downloading our Free Kids & Tech Guidebook.Follow Us on Social Media:InstagramFacebookLinkedInYouTubeSage Haven: Safer Messaging App for Kids

Summer is coming and if you are a working parent staring down ten weeks with no structure — this episode is for you. Kate and Anne are getting into all of it. Camps versus no camps, the pressure to plan the perfect summer versus the guilt of doing too little, and what happens when Sunday scaries show up in June. They are talking about how to time block your summer before it gets away from you, why building in alone time and fun time is not selfish but necessary, and how to do a spring cleaning push before school lets out so you are not starting the summer already behind. Plus a honest conversation about why parenting feels harder than it should right now for working moms — and what to actually do about it. Tech tip, obsessions, highs and lows, and everything in between.Everything’s not awful:  Hacky sacks are back - Nostalgia and IRL play! Tech Tip of the Week The checklist every parent needs. This free, reusable daily checklist helps kids earn screen time by building healthy habits. Just customize, print, and check off!Kate's Obsession:  Dolce Vita Dom Strappy SandalAnne's Obsession:  The Good Tree Fountain Or Indoor Ceramic FountainLike to watch your podcast? Watch Here.Support us by downloading our Free Kids & Tech Guidebook.Follow Us on Social Media:InstagramFacebookLinkedInYouTubeSage Haven: Safer Messaging App for Kids

Maycember is real and we are living it. Highs, lows, a Kentucky Derby win for the history books, Netflix drama, botox regrets, smoothie wins, and all the end of school chaos. A full smorgasbord with Kate and Anne.Everything’s not awful: first female trainer of the Kentucky Derby - Cherie DeVaux, come from behind win for Golden Tempo with jockey Jose Ortiz.  Tech Tip of the Week (Visit @sagesisterspodcast for how to video)Netflix quietly added YouTube creators to kids' profiles and we are not here for it. Salish Matter — hard pass.Here is how to block specific creators without wiping out all their content. Go to Netflix on a browser, Account → Profile & Parental Controls → select your child's profile → Viewing Restrictions → search and block by title. Also set a Profile Lock PIN so they can't just switch profiles.(Mark Rober's CrunchLabs stays though. That one earned it.)Kate's Obsession:  Shu uemura - Strengthening Water Hair SprayAnne's Obsession:  Birds of Paradise PlantLike to watch your podcast? Watch here.Support us by downloading our Free Kids & Tech Guidebook.Follow Us on Social Media:InstagramFacebookLinkedInYouTubeSage Haven: Safer Messaging App for Kids

We are talking about something we get asked about a lot — anxiety management and the tools that are actually working in real life. Not the generic advice. The real stuff.This week we dig into what Simple, Gentle, Easy looks like as a daily practice — how to recognize when you are in a hard season and intentionally calibrate toward content, conversations, and moments that bring your nervous system down rather than up. Kate shares the daily tracking tool she uses to rate her own energy and how it has changed the way she moves through hard days.And then we go deep on the Enneagram — specifically how knowing your own type and the types of the people closest to you can be one of the most powerful tools for anxiety management, patience, and self understanding you will ever find. We talk about our own types: Type 8 wing 7 — the Challenger with a Enthusiast edge — and Type 3 wing 2 — the Achiever with a Helper heart — and what it looks like to work with those energies instead of against them. Knowing your own type and the types of the people closest to you changes everything. It builds patience, it builds grace, and it genuinely helps you show up better for yourself and everyone around you.Tech Tip: Sometimes you just have to give up!!Kate's Obsession: Air Fryer Greek Yogurt Bagel RecipeAnne's Obsession:  The Coffee House - Southern Pecan Coffee Like to watch your podcast? Watch here.Support us by downloading our Free Kids & Tech Guidebook.Follow Us on Social Media:InstagramFacebookLinkedInYouTubeSage Haven: Safer Messaging App for Kids

Chef, restauranteur, mom, and fridge-foraging queen — Amanda Frederickson is here and we are talking all things feeding your family. With over 105K followers on Instagram, Amanda has built a community around real food for real life. We get into how she feeds her own crew, what she has finally given up on with picky eaters, her go-to family dinner recipes, the best healthy-ish snacks for kids, and all about her establishments Radish and Rad Market. Tech Tip: Ask your kids to show you how their fav apps work! Stay in the loop!Amanda’s Kid Friendly Recipes:Snacks:Nature’s Bakery Fig BarsMade Good BarsHomemade Soft PretzelsBreakfast:Banana Protein Pancakes (1 ripe banana (the riper the sweeter), 2 eggs, 0.5 teaspoons cinnamon, 0.3 teaspoons vanilla extract, 1 pinch of nutmeg (optional), 1 pinch of saltProtein Smoothie (1 cups frozen strawberries, 0.5 cups frozen mixed berries (blueberries, raspberries), 1 banana (frozen for creaminess), 0.5 cups plain Greek yogurt, 1 cups milk (dairy or oat milk), 1 tablespoons nut butter (almond or peanut), 1 teaspoons honey or maple syrup (optional), 1 teaspoons chia seeds (optional, hidden protein boost)Morning Glory MuffinsBlueberry Muffins with Greek YogurtAcai BowlHomemade GranolaLunch:Grilled Veggie Burgers with Lentils and WalnutsMason Jar SaladInstant Pot Buffalo Chicken SandwichesYogurt Marinated Chicken with TzatzikiDinners:Baked Ricotta ChickenBBQ Salmon with Coconut Rice and a Peach Cucumber SlawSesame Noodles with Shrimp and Roasted PeanutsSpice Chicken with an Middle Eastern Inspired Yogurt SauceSummertime Chicken Salad with Zucchini, Corn, Tomatoes, and FetaSeared Halloumi and Corn Salad with Tomatoes and ZucchiniAnne’s Obsession: Protein Coffee Recipe - 1 Scoop Vanilla Protein (Transparent Labs 100% Grass-Fed Whey Protein, ¼ cup Califa Organic Almond Milk - French Vanilla, 1 tsp of Cinnamon. Froth and pour in coffee of choice!Kate’s Obsession: Skinny Marg Recipe - 3 ounces blanco tequila, 2 ounces fresh orange juice (about 1 orange), 2 ounces fresh lime juice (about 2 limes), 4 ounces Topo Chico sparkling Like to watch your podcast? Watch here.Support us by downloading our Free Kids & Tech Guidebook.Follow Us on Social Media:InstagramFacebookLinkedInYouTubeSage Haven: Safer Messaging App for Kids

Mean comments. Leaving someone out. A group chat that spirals. Every parent dreads the moment their child comes home and says, "nobody played with me today." But knowing how to respond — without overreacting, underreacting, or accidentally making things worse — is genuinely hard.In this episode, we break down the real difference between bullying and kids just being mean (and why that distinction changes everything about what you do next), when to step in as a parent versus when to let your child work it out, and how to give kids the actual skills to handle social friction on their own. We're also talking about body language and confidence cues that kids send without realizing it, what to do when the mom group chat goes sideways, and how to protect your child's self-worth through all of it.Because the goal isn't to shield your kid from every hard social moment — it's to raise one who knows how to handle them.Tech Tip: Unsubscribe from old stuff in emails, consume less news before you are ready!Obsession: New Golf Shoes Obsession:   ILIA Eye Shadow Pencil and Bryson DeChambeau Like to watch your podcast? Watch here.Support us by downloading our Free Kids & Tech Guidebook.Follow Us on Social Media:InstagramFacebookLinkedInYouTubeSage Haven: Safer Messaging App for Kids

Kate's highs, Anne's lows, Maura's roses, and one very suspicious Frye Fest in a Barbie Dream Tent. This week we're covering everything from Survivor blindsides to Summer House drama, debating whether eating lemon water slowly makes you European, and asking the hard questions about one-sided monogamy. Buckle up — it's a lot, but at least everything's not awful.Everything is not Awful: Door dash elderly delivery guy who ended up getting over $1M in donations so he and his wife can retire. Tech Tip:  Lock down the device!Obsessions:Anne’s:  Zena Liquid Collagen Kate’s:  Prequel Lip gloss w SPF RoseLike to watch your podcast? Watch here.Support us by downloading our Free Kids & Tech Guidebook.Follow Us on Social Media:InstagramFacebookLinkedInYouTubeSage Haven: Safer Messaging App for Kids

This week we are getting real about finding ease and joy in the stage of life that is honestly a lot. Parenting, work, friendships, marriage, and everything in between — we are sharing what is actually working, what we are letting go of, and how we are learning to hold it all a little looser. No perfect answers, just honest conversation from two sisters who are figuring it out in real time. Come sit with us. Everything is not Awful: WNBA NegotiationsTech Tip: A reminder to just take a beat and breath!Obsessions:Anne’s: Vuori Jeans Kate’s: St Tropez self tanner & Linda’s personalized paintings Like to watch your podcast? Watch here.Support us by downloading our Free Kids & Tech Guidebook.Follow Us on Social Media:InstagramFacebookLinkedInYouTubeSage Haven: Safer Messaging App for Kids

We brought in Dr. Lori Sanford, board certified dermatologist, because aging gracefully sounds great but we also have questions. Lots of them. What actually works, what is overhyped, how do you start with injectables without looking like a completely different person, and what does a real skincare routine look like for a busy mom in her 40s. Dr. Sanford gives us the real talk on what to do at home, what is worth spending money on, what perimenopause does to your skin that nobody warns you about, and the one thing every woman in her 40s should be doing right now. Never hurts to ask the experts so you don't have to figure it out alone. This one is for every mom who wants to look and feel great and has absolutely no time for nonsense.Everything is not awful: University of Tennessee students build custom rugged wheelchair for newly paralyzed friend Tech tip:   Turn off short in YouTube and avoid any platform with Shorts/doom scrolling. A new global study tied to the World Happiness Report 2026 once again ties popular social media like Instagram and TikTok to poorer mental health outcomes, especially with younger people. The report finds that these platforms, which are driven by algorithmic feeds and influencer content, tend to have a more negative impact on mental wellbeing compared to apps focused on communication. Read Full Article here. Obsessions:Anne’s: Better Snax - Small business shout out! Kate’s:  Project Hail Mary MovieLike to watch your podcast? Watch here.Support us by downloading our Free Kids & Tech Guidebook.Follow Us on Social Media:InstagramFacebookLinkedInYouTubeSage Haven: Safer Messaging App for Kids

Forty something years of sisterhood and this episode is what it was all leading to. We finish each other's sentences and the accuracy is both impressive and slightly alarming. Cheese. Tsunamis. Overbooking. Interior design control issues. Comfy shoes. And one superpower that actually made us emotional for a second before we got back to roasting each other. This is the most fun we have had recording and we think you will feel it. Everything is not awful: High School boys basketball team shows up for 4th graders as their biggest fans!Tech Tip: How to toggle off the use of web browsers on your kid devices. Video: How to block web access and inappropriate content on kid Apple devices.Obsessions:Anne’s: Kaliteas Shoe Laundry Bags and Amazon VersionKate’s: Beach Reads and Bubbly - March Madness AdditionLike to watch your podcast? Watch here. Support us by downloading our Free Kids & Tech Guidebook.Follow Us on Social Media:InstagramFacebookLinkedInYouTubeSage Haven: Safer Messaging App for Kids

We had the kind of week that started with Pebble Beach and ended with allergies and regret and we are not mad about it. Spring break chaos, parents in town, kid sports, and the hangover that shall not be named. Plus Oscars fashion opinions nobody asked for but we are giving anyway, where tween culture actually went, a parenting tech fail that will make you feel better about yours, and the most beautiful funeral story we have ever heard. Also obsessions that are genuinely worth your time and a spicy cucumber rice recipe that broke the internet for good reason. Come hang with us. Everything’s not awful: Hundreds of strangers attend funeral of vetTech Tip: SageHaven: Safe Messaging App - New Voice Calling Feature that will change it all!Obsessions:Anne’s:  Vuori Daily Skirt Kate’s: Viral spicy chicken cucumber rice recipeLike to watch your podcast? Watch here. Support us by downloading our Free Kids & Tech Guidebook.Follow Us on Social Media:InstagramFacebookLinkedInYouTubeSage Haven: Safer Messaging App for Kids

AI is moving faster than any of us expected and it is coming for the workforce our kids are walking into. We asked the big question — what careers actually make sense now — and broke it down by age from college kid to elementary schooler because the answer is genuinely different for each of them. Plus how to start teaching your kids AI skills today without losing your mind. This one is important. Come sit with us. Tech Tip: How do I teach my kids AI skills they will need?Obsessions:Anne’s: Corelle Meal Bowls Kate’s: New birdhouse that the kid’s painted:)Like to watch your podcast? Watch here. Support us by downloading our Free Kids & Tech Guidebook.Follow Us on Social Media:InstagramFacebookLinkedInYouTubeSage Haven: Safer Messaging App for Kids

The highs were high and the lows were low this month friends. We are breaking down our favorite Olympics moments, why the social media trial had us screaming, what AI is doing to all of us, and why your kid does not need Snapchat yet. Plus obsessions that are actually worth your money.Tech Tip: Delay Social Media - 5 StepsObsessions:Anne’s: Hourglass Foundation Ambient Soft GlowKate’s: Pooky Lamp Like to watch your podcast? Watch here.Support us by downloading our Free Kids & Tech Guidebook.Follow Us on Social Media:InstagramFacebookLinkedInYouTubeSage Haven: Safer Messaging App for Kids

This week we're talking about health and aging—and how we're finally taking control of our own wellness in our 40s. From D2C concierge health services like Ways to Well (bloodwork panels, AI-powered insights, hormone testing) to advocating for yourself beyond basic cholesterol checks, we're diving into what it actually takes to feel good as we age. We're also talking maintenance: stretching, foot pain, the shoes that are saving us (New Balance, HOKA, Oofos), and why rolling our feet on lacrosse balls is now part of life. Plus, how we're using AI for good—meal planning, recipes, and gut health support. Tech Tip Thursday: How to block the internet from your kids' devices. Obsessions:Anne’s: Crunchlabs monthly subscription Kate’s: Spring cleaning a bit early - Garage OrganizationLike to watch your podcast? Watch here.Support us by downloading our Free Kids & Tech Guidebook.Follow Us on Social Media:InstagramFacebookLinkedInYouTubeSage Haven: Safer Messaging App for Kids

This week it’s a full February smorgasbord. We’re checking in on “Get It Tight, Get It Right,” unpacking the deeply unsettling AI social media platform Moltbook (Reddit for bots?!), and spiraling about robotic beauty coming for our lashes.Plus: Traitors obsession (Rob hive stand up), Survivor 50 hype, Summer House returns, Victoria Beckham family drama, content round-ups, new recipes, and whether a ping pong table will save our family life or ruin it.Tech Tip: Call your reps and support AI guardrails.Obsessions:Anne’s: Aritzia VestKate’s: Shout out to tailoring your JeansLike to watch your podcast? Watch here.Support us by downloading our Free Kids & Tech Guidebook.Follow Us on Social Media:InstagramFacebookLinkedInYouTubeSage Haven: Safer Messaging App for Kids

This week we're addressing an issue already happening in our kids' lives: AI companions. Seventy-two percent of teens have used them, and one in three find talking to AI just as satisfying as talking to real friends. Should we be freaking out? We're diving into the world of AI companions, from Snapchat avatars to ChatGPT therapy sessions, and why Common Sense Media says no one under 18 should be using them. We talk through the scary stuff (social skills, loneliness, safety), what we're doing in our own homes, and why parental controls are seriously failing. If your kid has a device, this is a must-listen.Tech Tip: Switch from ChatGPT to Claude.aiObsessions:Anne’s: Alta App - Digital AI ClosetKate’s: Queer Eye on NetflixLike to watch your podcast? Watch here.Support us by downloading our Free Kids & Tech Guidebook.Follow Us on Social Media:InstagramFacebookLinkedInYouTubeSage Haven: Safer Messaging App for Kids

What's it really like to be nine in 2025? We sat down with Ace and Grace to find out. Spoiler: they're way cooler than we were at their age. From the apps and content they're obsessed with to the stuff that actually stresses them out, we're getting the unfiltered truth straight from the source. Think of it as market research... but make it adorable. Tune in to hear what nine-year-olds are really thinking (and why we should probably be taking notes).Tech Tip: The American Academy of Pediatrics released groundbreaking guidance in January 2026 shifting away from strict screen time limits to understanding how specific design features affect kids, while calling on tech companies, policymakers, and families to share responsibility for protecting children in the digital world.Obsessions:Anne’s: Ninja CrockpotKate’s: Aritzia Black and Gold Belt & Aritzia Black Long-sleeve BodysuitLike to watch your podcast? Watch here.Support us by downloading our Free Kids & Tech Guidebook.Follow Us on Social Media:InstagramFacebookLinkedInYouTubeSage Haven: Safer Messaging App for Kids

This week we’re talking all things overcoming obstacles — the moments no one sees, the setbacks that shape you, and the “proof” you collect when you keep going anyway. From inspiring underdog stories to our own real-life comebacks, this one’s a reminder to bet on yourself. Tech Tip:  move your phone slightly further away and get a clock if needed.  Hatch or Loftie alarms.Obsessions:Kate:   The Pitt. I’m obsessed with Noah Wiley. RenPho foot massager. Anne: LoveSac Fur BlanketLike to watch your podcast? Watch here. Support us by downloading our Free Kids & Tech Guidebook.Follow Us on Social Media:InstagramFacebookLinkedInYouTubeSage Haven: Safer Messaging App for Kids

Routine is back (thank God), but so is the soreness. We recap Golden Globes chaos, our current obsessions, and the health headlines we’re side-eyeing—plus a Tech Tip reminder that screenshots live forever.Sources:Study on food preservatives and the harm60 Minutes Interview with Dr. Peter AttiaTech Tip: Reminder that what goes on the internet lives forever. Obsessions:Kate: Pillow and Kindle ClickerAnne: Plaid Winter CoatLike to watch your podcast? Watch here. Support us by downloading our Free Kids & Tech Guidebook.Follow Us on Social Media:InstagramFacebookLinkedInYouTubeSage Haven: Safer Messaging App for Kids

We’re kicking off the year with a simple mantra: Get it tight. Get it right. This episode is all about reining it back in, focusing on what matters, and making small tweaks that actually stick.We share highs and lows from the break, then dive into our 2026 reset—food, fitness, mindset, parenting, friendships, home, and work. Less scrolling, more living. Cleaner habits without losing the fun. Action over overthinking.If you’re craving motivation that feels doable and grounding, this one’s for you.✨ Touch grass. Take action. Let’s go.Obsessions:Kate: New Balances, Bombas Crew Socks Anne:  Olivia Dean - Man I NeedLike to watch your podcast? Watch here.Support us by downloading our Free Kids & Tech Guidebook.Follow Us on Social Media:InstagramFacebookLinkedInYouTubeSage Haven: Safer Messaging App for Kids

This week we’re re-releasing a little gem from 2025 💛 Our Mom Confessions episode — the things we hide, avoid, or would never say out loud… until now.From funny secrets to guilty pleasures, we’re fessing up so you don’t have to feel alone. Because if you’ve thought it, chances are other moms have too.✨ Fresh, brand-new content starts next week and we can’t wait.Tech Tip: Toggle off “Ask to Buy” on your kid’s devicesObsessions:Kate: Essie Expressie “Not so low key”Anne: Lange GlamWave Infrared Thermal Ionic BrushLike to watch your podcast? Watch here.Support us by downloading our Free Kids & Tech Guidebook.Follow Us on Social Media:InstagramFacebookLinkedInYouTubeSage Haven: Safer Messaging App for Kids

Rerun of our fav episode in 2025 - In honor of Father’s Day, Kate & Anne are handing over the mics to their husbands! This episode is all about real talk from real dads as we dive into the highs, lows, and hilarious moments of fatherhood. From the biggest challenges to the unexpected joys, we’re asking the dads what it really feels like to raise kids in today’s world.Expect some laughs, some heart, and maybe a little roasting (we’re still married, after all). Tune in for a fun, honest celebration of dads everywhere!Obsessions:Anne's weekly fave - Anthropology ScarfsKate's weekly fave -  Hair Wow Root Coverup PowderLike to watch your podcast? Watch here.Support us by downloading our Free Kids & Tech Guidebook.Follow Us on Social Media:InstagramFacebookLinkedInYouTubeSage Haven: Safer Messaging App for Kids

This is your official Sage Sisters permission slip to do… nothing. No reflecting, no planning, no “best year ever” energy. Just laughter, honest stories, and riding out the weirdest week of the year together. We’re talking holiday survival, abandoned routines, emotional whiplash, and giving ourselves grace before January tells us to level up again. If you’re still in pajamas, living on leftovers, and proudly avoiding productivity — pull up a chair. You’re with your people.Tech Tip: Earlier this year in a study by the Family Online Safety Institute, which found that only around half of parents use parental control on tablets, with even fewer using parental controls on other devices. Parental Controls for GoogleParental Controls for AppleLock it down people - we can help!Obsessions:Kate: Pajama PartiesAnne:  Hourglass Foundation Like to watch your podcast? Watch here.Support us by downloading our Free Kids & Tech Guidebook.Follow Us on Social Media:InstagramFacebookLinkedInYouTubeSage Haven: Safer Messaging App for Kids

It’s time for our Best of 2025 episode — the Sage Sisters version. We’re breaking down everything that truly stood out this year, from the shows we couldn’t stop watching (High Potential, The Terminal List: Lone Wolf), to the songs that lived rent-free in our heads, to the books, beauty products, and wardrobe pieces that actually earned their spot.We’re also talking big wins (launching our app, hitting 50 podcast episodes), favorite trips, unexpected lifestyle shifts (doing less… and letting things go), and the little joys that made everyday life better — bartenders, good glassware, and makeup bags that finally stay organized. Plus, we’re calling out what we’re officially leaving behind (sorry, heels).Think of this episode as our end-of-year group chat recap: honest, opinionated, funny, and very on-brand. If you’re looking for recommendations you can trust — and a reminder to celebrate the small wins — this one’s for you.Obsessions:Kate: Beauty CarouselAnne:  Heel Straps and Eachy Makeup Bag Like to watch your podcast? Watch here.Support us by downloading our Free Kids & Tech Guidebook.Follow Us on Social Media:InstagramFacebookLinkedInYouTubeSage Haven: Safer Messaging App for Kids

It’s our December Smorgasbord, and we’re covering everything—because that’s the Sage Sisters way. From figuring out life and parenting in our 40s to fighting screens, hormones, and holiday chaos, we’re bringing the full range of relatable mom-energy this week.We’re talking: 🎬 Our current content obsessions — House of Dynamite, High Potential, Mission Impossible, DWTS, and what we’re watching next (hello, philosophical alien virus hive-mind series). 📚 Our next read (Culpability)—family drama, AI blame, and moral chaos? Yes please. 🛍️ The BEST December sales — Primary kids basics at 40% off, Abercrombie Kids sets that actually fit long legs, and the Anthropologie holiday dress Kate swears is magic. 💁‍♀️ Plus: embracing Sage Sisters branding, perimenopause vibes, parenting negotiations, and the eternal struggle of finding new hobbies now that our kids are out of the baby stage.It’s cozy, chaotic, honest, and hilarious—just like the season itself.Join us, Sage Sisters. Let’s survive (and maybe even enjoy?) December together.Obsessions:Kate: Chess Set & Anastasia Micro-stroke Brow PenAnne: Chocolate Brown Faux Fur VestLike to watch your podcast? Watch here.Support us by downloading our Free Kids & Tech Guidebook.Follow Us on Social Media:InstagramFacebookLinkedInYouTubeSage Haven: Safer Messaging App for Kids

It’s that time of year — the great holiday gift scramble — but don’t worry, the Sage Sisters have you covered. This week, we’re sharing our ultimate holiday gift guide for all ages: toddlers, big kids, tweens, teens, husbands, in-laws, teachers, and even the impossible-to-shop-for people (yes, we see you).Moms/Dads (Young Parents):Cuyana Makeup BagGrace and Stella Eye PatchesNexxus StickVaseline FlavorsWet BrushCozy Blankets (Lola, Cozy Earth, LoveSac)Blu Pepper Women’s Vest (Other Option if out of stock)Ugg SlippersMen’s Bags ( Toiletry Bag, Gym Bag)Tween/Teen:Cozy Socks (Stocking Stuffer)LuLuLemon Make-Up BagOwala Water Bottles

The holidays are officially here (too soon?), and the Sage Sisters are leaning into the chaos — cozy, crab legs, and all. From low-key Friendsgiving ideas to holiday party outfits that are festive and comfortable, Kate and Anne are sharing their battle plan for surviving the season without losing their sanity.Kate’s learning poker, Anne’s missing theme days, and both are deep in holiday prep mode — complete with steak-and-shrimp Thanksgiving menus, Christmas list debates, and a collective “no thanks” to the Elf on the Shelf.Plus, this week’s Tech Tip proves that even OpenAI might need a little quality control (looking at you, Bryan Cranston), and Kate’s obsession will have your bathroom smelling like a spa thanks to her new Shu Uemura rice water spray.It’s all the holiday energy — cozy, chaotic, and slightly unhinged — Sage Sisters style.Tech Tip: Don’t Trust OpenAI - ChatGPT.Obsessions:Kate: Shu Uemura Izumi Tonic rice waterAnne: Dear John Jeans Like to watch your podcast? Watch here. Support us by downloading our Free Kids & Tech Guidebook.Follow Us on Social Media:InstagramFacebookLinkedInYouTubeSage Haven: Safer Messaging App for Kids

This week’s Smorgasbord has a little bit of everything — fall coziness, kid chaos, and wallpaper-induced regret. Kate’s feeling the crisp weather and cozy sleep vibes (even if she’s packing for four trips), while Anne’s riding high on soccer season and fighting through her home decor budget blues.We’re diving into the parenting feels — from managing anxiety (thanks, Amy Poehler) to coaching our own kids and helping them through self-doubt — plus a few confessions about losing our cool and recovering after.On the lighter side, we’ve got design updates (moved some pillows, called it progress), fitness goals (3-minute plank by 2026, anyone?), and a Tech Tip that’s all about giving kids a little independence without losing your mind.It’s cozy chaos, family feels, and just enough self-awareness to keep us laughing through it all.Tech Tip: Give them more independence. Let them go order in a restaurant while you wait in the car. Let them go get a few items at the grocery.  Let them walk to a friends house that’s the right distance.Obsessions:Kate: Niece Stella’s Halloween as Alexander Hamilton and ElizaAnne: Crockpot meals are back!! Maya Kaimal Indian Simmer SauceLike to watch your podcast? Watch here. Support us by downloading our Free Kids & Tech Guidebook.Follow Us on Social Media:InstagramFacebookLinkedInYouTubeSage Haven: Safer Messaging App for Kids

This week, the Sage Sisters are taking the viral Oldster Questionnaire for a spin — answering big (and hilarious) questions about aging, identity, and how we really feel about our 40s. From realizing suburban life is actually kind of amazing to fighting grey hairs like it’s an Olympic sport, Kate and Anne get real about confidence, regrets, and refusing to give up carbs or fun.They’re also recapping their highs and lows of the week — Halloween chaos, coaching meltdowns, wallpaper obsessions, and crockpot comebacks — plus a little talk about the NYC Marathon, early holiday decor, and a few unexpected life lessons along the way.It’s aging with humor, heart, and a crispy button-down shirt energy only the Sage Sisters can deliver.Obsessions:Kate: Dry Cleaning before trips and Beis Carrying-On SuitcaseAnne: Nexxus Stick Like to watch your podcast? Watch here. Support us by downloading our Free Kids & Tech Guidebook.Follow Us on Social Media:InstagramFacebookLinkedInYouTubeSage Haven: Safer Messaging App for Kids

It’s our bi-annual (fall) goal check-in — where we get real about how those big personal and business goals are actually going. Spoiler: some wins, some detours, and a healthy dose of chaos.We’re catching up on the highs, lows, and hot topics of the week — from vertigo and speeding tickets to PTO drama and a shared book fair meltdown. Because progress isn’t always pretty, but it’s definitely entertaining.Grab your coffee (or wine) and laugh along as we reflect, reset, and remind ourselves that surviving fall is an accomplishment all on its own.Tech Tip: Prioritize Yourself and Find Quiet Time Each Day!Obsessions:Kate: Any Trope But You - Great Book!Anne: OPI Nail Envy Like to watch your podcast? Watch here. Support us by downloading our Free Kids & Tech Guidebook.Follow Us on Social Media:InstagramFacebookLinkedInYouTubeSage Haven: Safer Messaging App for Kids

This week, Kate and Anne are your content curators! Between kid drop-offs and laundry piles, who really has time to binge everything? We’ve got you covered with our reviews and reactions to the shows and movies everyone’s talking about — from DWTS to Black Rabbit to Terminal List Season 2 to must-read books! Think of it as your shortcut to the best of the best, so you can spend your screen time and free time wisely.Tech Tip: Bully Prevention Month Continued - Make sure you talk about group chat etiquette with your kids. Obsessions:Kate: American Tall EXTRA TALL SweatpantsAnne: Habitual Sweater JacketLike to watch your podcast? Watch here.Support us by downloading our Free Kids & Tech Guidebook.Follow Us on Social Media:InstagramFacebookLinkedInYouTubeSage Haven: Safer Messaging App for Kids

This week’s episode is a true October Smorgasbord; equal parts mom life, tech talk, and random obsessions.Anne’s highs include kids conquering rollercoasters (and surviving a few ride mishaps herself), plus her latest Amazon obsession: a velvet comforter set that’s giving cozy fall vibes. Kate’s catching up after a Vegas trip, a family visit, and the mystery that is “tainted love.”We’re chatting football close calls, Taylor Swift and parenting, and Anne’s new fascination with van life and ostrich travel pillows. Then we dive into big headlines, from Australia’s social media age ban to New York City suing Big Tech for creating a youth mental health crisis.Plus, this week’s Tech Tip: how to empower kids through bystander training for bullying because speaking up matters.It’s a wild ride (pun intended), but that’s mom life  and we’re here for all of it. 🎢💚Tech Tip: Bystander training for bullying - How to talk to your kids. Obsessions:Kate: Good Instincts SunScreen Anne: Velvet Quilt Set from AmazonLike to watch your podcast? Watch here.Support us by downloading our Free Kids & Tech Guidebook.Follow Us on Social Media:InstagramFacebookLinkedInYouTubeSage Haven: Safer Messaging App for Kids

This week, we’re getting real about marriage, kids, and everything in between. How do you keep the spark alive when you’re also trying to raise tiny humans? How do you balance being parents and partners? And what does it look like to prioritize your relationship when your spouse is the one who will be with you long after the kids grow up and move out?We’re sharing our own stories, the wins (and fails), and the funny little ways we try to stay connected through the chaos. Because marriage after kids is hard — but it’s also worth the laughs, the effort, and the late-night ice cream dates.Tech Tip: When is bullying severe enough to reach out to the school or even the authorities?Obsessions:Kate: Salt and Stone Neroli & Basil Extra-Strength Aluminum-Free DeodorantAnne:  Revlon Sugar Scrub Exfoliatant Lip BalmLike to watch your podcast? Watch here.Support us by downloading our Free Kids & Tech Guidebook.Follow Us on Social Media:InstagramFacebookLinkedInYouTubeSage Haven: Safer Messaging App for Kids

This week we’re going off-script and answering the kinds of questions we usually keep to ourselves. We’re sharing:a worry we’re ready to let go of,something we’re currently learning about ourselves,our small wins of the week,the questions we wish someone would ask us,the thoughts we’re afraid to say out loud, andwhere we’d go if we could just disappear for a day.It’s raw, funny, and a little vulnerable...like a group chat with your closest friends. Grab your coffee and join us as we open up about the things moms (and women) don’t always say out loud.Tech Tip: What is Bullying?Obsessions:Kate: Snow Whitening Pen Anne:  Adidas Plaid Outfit (Green/Navy) Set Bottom - JacketLike to watch your podcast? Watch Here. Support us by downloading our Free Kids & Tech Guidebook.Follow Us on Social Media:InstagramFacebookLinkedInYouTubeSage Haven: Safer Messaging App for Kids