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The Impossible Job

A podcast about the misadventures of parenting. A look into different families, different styles of parenting, and how every parent ultimately has the same goal...to not raise jerks!

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    520 End of the Year and Clinking Bottles

    Somehow we are at the end of the school year. Let's discuss teacher gifts and summer plans.   Instagram: @_impossiblejob Twitter: @_impossiblejob Facebook: The Impossible Job Email: [email protected]

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    518 - Homework & Hot Takes

    This week we are spilling our thoughts and feelings on homework. We are also discussing our own history with homework.     Instagram: @_impossiblejob Twitter: @_impossiblejob Facebook: The Impossible Job Email: [email protected]

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    517 - 5 Things - Spring

    This week we are discussing things we are looking forward to, or maybe not, about spring.   Instagram: @_impossiblejob Twitter: @_impossiblejob Facebook: The Impossible Job Email: [email protected]

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    514- 5 Things - Parenting Judgements

    We had ideas of granduer before we became parents. We knew exactly how to our yet-to-be-born children would behave. This week we are busting our own ideas.   Instagram: @_impossiblejob Twitter: @_impossiblejob Facebook: The Impossible Job Email: [email protected]

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    513 - 2022 and No Good Options

    This week we are discussing our somewhat pessimistic views of 2022. Is something new coming or just more of the same?   Instagram: @_impossiblejob Twitter: @_impossiblejob Facebook: The Impossible Job Email: [email protected]

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    512 - Stress Free Holiday & Spicy Christmas

    We have some tips and hacks for a peaceful holiday seasons. Somehow Laura C still seems to have some spicy feelings on it.   Connect with us: Instagram: @_impossiblejob Twitter: @_impossiblejob Facebook: The Impossible Job Email: [email protected]

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    511 - November Recap

    It's been a minute since we have been together. Today we are catching up on all our November happenings.   Connect with us: Instagram: @_impossiblejob Twitter: @_impossiblejob Facebook: The Impossible Job Email: [email protected]

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    510 Extracurriculars & Pantomiming

    We are discussing kids extracurricular activities. Why they cost so much and take so much time and whether it is worth it.   Connect with us: Instagram: @_impossiblejob Twitter: @_impossiblejob Facebook: The Impossible Job Email: [email protected]

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    509 Halloween & Mercury in Gatorade

    This week we are discussing our plans for Halloween and the shenanigans of a very long October.   Connect with us: Instagram: @_impossiblejob Twitter: @_impossiblejob Facebook: The Impossible Job Email: [email protected]

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    508 - Holiday Prep & Dark Academia

    Now that we are officially in fall, we are discussing how we prep for all the upcoming holidays.   Connect with us: Instagram: @_impossiblejob Twitter: @_impossiblejob Facebook: The Impossible Job Email: [email protected]

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    507 - Sexualizing Friendships & Banana Bread

    This is week we are talking about the delicate balance that exists when spouses have friends.   Connect with us: Instagram: @_impossiblejob Twitter: @_impossiblejob Facebook: The Impossible Job Email: [email protected]

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    506 - School Tips 2021 and Literally Damp

    Today we are talking about how we prep for school days and tips that make it smoother.

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    505 - 5 Things: Parenting Cliches

    Parenting clichés, sometimes they are right and sometimes they make you want to burn the world down.

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    504 - The Preferred Parent & Jazz Hands

    Are you the "go-to" parent for your kids? There is another perfectly capable parent in the house and yet your kids will still come find you in the bathroom for a snack. This week we are discussing the ups and downs of being the preferred parent and the non-preferred parent.   Connect with us: Instagram: @_impossiblejob Twitter: @_impossiblejob Facebook: The Impossible Job Email: [email protected]

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    503 - 5 Things: That Make Me a Better Parent.

    This week are talking the five things that help us be better parents.   Connect with us: Instagram: @_impossiblejob Twitter: @_impossiblejob Facebook: The Impossible Job Email: [email protected]

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    502 - 5 Things, Summer Edition!

    Summer is upon us. Here are 5 things we are actually liking about summer, and one Laura C could live without.   Connect with us: Instagram: @_impossiblejob Twitter: @_impossiblejob Facebook: The Impossible Job Email: [email protected]

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    501- Season 5 & BMX Tattoos

    SEASON 5 here we come! We are back and discussing what it is we have been up in our time off.   Connect with us: Instagram: @_impossiblejob Twitter: @_impossiblejob Facebook: The Impossible Job Email: [email protected]

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    423 - Summer 2021 and This Crapshack

    This week we are discussing Summer 2021. What we did last year, how we are approaching this one and what our expectations are for it.

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    422 Puberty and Three Oven Mitts

    Today we are talking about puberty and how we are approaching the topic with our kids.

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    421 - Raising Resilient Children w/ Dr. Laura Brinkmeier

    This week we are talking with Dr. Laura Brinkmeier about raising resilient children.   Connect with us: Instagram: @_impossiblejob Twitter: @_impossiblejob Facebook: The Impossible Job Email: [email protected]

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    420 - 5 Things, Covid Edition.

    Wow, 1 Year we have been at this pandemic thing. Today we are talking about the 5 things we learned during our Covid quarantine.   Connect with us: Instagram: @_impossiblejob Twitter: @_impossiblejob Facebook: The Impossible Job Email: [email protected]

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    419 - Controversial Parenting & Flush It Down

    Lighting round(ish) of common parenting controversies and tropes. We are not getting caught up in the judgement.     Connect with us: Instagram: @_impossiblejob Twitter: @_impossiblejob Facebook: The Impossible Job Email: [email protected]

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    418 - Imposter Syndrome & Heated Burrito

    This week we are talking imposter syndrome. Learning we don't need put qualifiers and parameters on ourselves.   Connect with us: Instagram: @_impossiblejob Twitter: @_impossiblejob Facebook: The Impossible Job Email: [email protected]

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    417 - Body Autonomy & Little Nerds

    Teaching kids body autonomy is important and like most things with kids it can be hard. This week are going through tips on what to talk about with your kids.   Resources discussed in this episode:     Connect with us: Instagram: @_impossiblejob Twitter: @_impossiblejob Facebook: The Impossible Job

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    416 - 5 Things & Food is #1

    Being a new parent is hard. This week we are each sharing 5 things that made being new parent life easier. Hint, Hint, always bring food to new parents.   Connect with us: Instagram: @_impossiblejob Twitter: @_impossiblejob Facebook: The Impossible Job

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    415 - Our Bodies & Turkey Traps

    This week are talking about our body image. Ideals we grew up with around body image, how they shaped our feelings about our bodies and what we are doing to break the cycle.   Connect with us: Instagram: @_impossiblejob Twitter: @_impossiblejob Facebook: The Impossible Job

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    414 - Last Mini

    We are catching up now that school and life is back in full swing.   Connect with us: Instagram: @_impossiblejob Twitter: @_impossiblejob Facebook: The Impossible Job

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    413 - A New Year & Consistency & Help

    New Year, New no one! We discuss how we are approaching this new year, what we learned in 2020 and what are our expectations are going forward.   Connect with us: Instagram: @_impossiblejob Twitter: @_impossiblejob Facebook: The Impossible Job

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    412 - Holiday Mini

    We are back with our mini-episode! Join us as we catch up on what it was like to Christmas in the time of Covid.   Connect with us: Instagram: @_impossiblejob Twitter: @_impossiblejob Facebook: The Impossible Job

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    411 - Thanksgiving Mini

    This week we are talking about Thanksgiving. Do you invite anyone in off the street or is it family only affair.   Connect with us: Instagram: @_impossiblejob Twitter: @_impossiblejob Facebook: The Impossible Job

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    410 - Drinking & Catching Feelings.

    This week we are talking wine mom culture. How we relate and the ultimately sad reason behind it.   If  you or a loved one is struggling with alcohol dependence, please check out the resources below: https://www.alcohol.org/resources/ https://al-anon.org/     Connect with us: Instagram: @_impossiblejob Twitter: @_impossiblejob Facebook: The Impossible Job

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    409- Halloween Mini

    Halloween, like everything in 2020, looks a little bit different.   Connect with us: Instagram: @_impossiblejob Twitter: @_impossiblejob Facebook: The Impossible Job

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    408 - Pandemic Self Care & Character Building.

    How do you self care? How has it changed since you have been quarantine? We are discussing what self care means to us, how we have changed and what is still working in these weird times.   Connect with us: Instagram: @_impossiblejob Twitter: @_impossiblejob Facebook: The Impossible Job

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    407 - Addams Family Values Movie Mini

    It's our last spooky movie mini! We are reviewing The Addams Family Values from 1993. Both Laura's agreed this movie is campy good time.   Connect with us: Instagram: @_impossiblejob Twitter: @_impossiblejob Facebook: The Impossible Job

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    406 - Screentime & Yard Toilets.

    There are no rules in 2020. Anything goes with screen time.   Connect with us: Instagram: @_impossiblejob Twitter: @_impossiblejob Facebook: The Impossible Job

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    405 - Hocus Pocus Mini

    Let's dive in to a Halloween classic and Laura C.'s favorite movie.   Connect with us: Instagram: @_impossiblejob Twitter: @_impossiblejob Facebook: The Impossible Job

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    404 - Discipline & Here For A Good Time.

    Today is all about discipline and keeping our kids in line and safe.   Connect with us: Instagram: @_impossiblejob Twitter: @_impossiblejob Facebook: The Impossible Job

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    403- Fall Time Mini

    It's out favorite time of year! We are chatting all things fall today.   Connect with us: Instagram: @_impossiblejob Twitter: @_impossiblejob Facebook: The Impossible Job

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    402- Independence & Salad Knives.

    This week we are talking about budding independence in kids. Some kids are ready to do everything by themselves but others still need a little help.     Connect with us: Instagram: @_impossiblejob Twitter: @_impossiblejob Facebook: The Impossible Job

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    401 - We're Back!!

    Hey everyone! We are back for season 4. Did you miss us? We were late uploading this episode due some technical issues. Isn't that just how everything seems to be going right now anyways? 2020 is just one big glitch. Anyways, we are back and we fill you in on what we have been up to while we were on break and how school is going, for at least one of us.

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    Episode 328 - Casper Mini

    We are officially in summer mode! Join us as we re-watch and discuss movies from our childhood and see if they still hold up today.   Connect with us: Instagram: @_impossiblejob Twitter: @_impossiblejob Facebook: The Impossible Job

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    Episode 327 - Home Alone Mini

    We are officially in summer mode! Join us as we re-watch and discuss movies from our childhood and see if they still hold up today.   Connect with us: Instagram: @_impossiblejob Twitter: @_impossiblejob Facebook: The Impossible Job

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    Episode 326 - Matilda Mini

    We are officially in summer mode! Join us as we re-watch and discuss movies from our childhood and see if they still hold up today.   Connect with us: Instagram: @_impossiblejob Twitter: @_impossiblejob Facebook: The Impossible Job

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    Episode 325 - You're Killing Me Smalls Mini

    We are officially in summer mode! Join us as we re-watch and discuss movies from our childhood and see if they still hold up today.   Connect with us: Instagram: @_impossiblejob Twitter: @_impossiblejob Facebook: The Impossible Job

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    Episode 324 - Summertime & Flying on a Lobster.

    This week we are talking all things summer. What summers looked like when we were kids, what they look like for our kids and what they will look like in the age of sort of quarantine.   Connect with us: Instagram: @_impossiblejob Twitter: @_impossiblejob Facebook: The Impossible Job

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    Episode 323 - Quarintine Purchases Mini

    Just because you can't leave the house doesn't mean you can't get things delivered. This week we are talking about all of our quarantine purchases.   Connect with us: Instagram: @_impossiblejob Twitter: @_impossiblejob Facebook: The Impossible Job

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

A podcast about the misadventures of parenting. A look into different families, different styles of parenting, and how every parent ultimately has the same goal...to not raise jerks!

HOSTED BY

Laura LaBelle

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A podcast about the misadventures of parenting. A look into different families, different styles of parenting, and how every parent ultimately has the same goal...to not raise jerks!

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The Impossible Job is created and hosted by Laura LaBelle.
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