Ep 33: #metoo as a parentWe’re getting vulnerable today as we talk about Harvey Weinstein, #metoo, and how it all fits in to our lives as people and parents. There’s a lot of processing happening during this conversation so make some time to listen to the whole thing if you can, and let us know what you think. -- Here’s How To Talk To Kids About Se…

We talk about what happens to your family when school starts back up in September, and whether that month is truly a lost cause. Drew shares the many rituals his family performs on a daily and weekly basis in an attempt to keep the chaos at bay, and we discuss the general wisdom in creating a family rhythm. Plus, Whitney fangirls the return of the …

Ep 31: When a family takes a SabbaticalWe’re back from summer break and chatty as ever. Drew reflects on his family’s sabbatical at Koinonia Farm in rural Georgia and how it changed him as a parent and a person. Whitney talks summer highlights, and we both get greedy with our Person, Place, or Thing recs. -- Koinonia Farm: https://www.koinoniafarm.…

We chat with Kerry Quaile, a mother and craft cocktail slinger, about her family life, challenges of parenting while working in the bar and restaurant industry, and how she manages to launch tons of new projects while raising a toddler. Plus, Drew makes a big screen-time strategy shift, Whitney’s kid is a potty-training grad, and why kids need to v…

Ep 29: Back from the Dead!After a longer-than-anticipated hiatus, we’re back with the podcast. We spend some time catching up, talking through Whitney’s feelings about the bomb threats against their daycare, and exploring Drew’s kid’s first health class (rite of passage!). Resources & Links:-- Whitney’s thing: I AM MOANA (the Moana movie and soundt…

Regular listeners know that one of us is a pastor and the other is not religious. Like, not at all. Today we talk more explicitly about the ways organized religion and faith shaped our childhoods and how we’re grappling with the big questions as parents. Plus, some scheduling announcements and a homework strike. Resources & Links:-- Sunday Assembly…

It’s a new year and parenting podcast purists might find this episode frustrating because we barely talk about our kids. In short, we have a lot of feelings about 2017 as parents, as activists, and as regular old people. -- Whitney’s thing: Roll n’ Play toddler game https://www.amazon.com/Thinkfun-Roll-Play-Board-Game/dp/B0070A9OUA -- Drew’s thing:…

We talk with Melissa Leopard, founder of Tinkering School Buffalo, about creating more opportunities for kids to play freely and without adult interference, how to change the culture of play in our homes and communities, and why we shouldn’t feel guilty if we don’t want to play with our kids all the time. Plus, we are in full holiday mode and Drew …

Ep 25: Foster-parenting and AdoptionDrew and Whitney talk in depth about his experiences as a foster parent and adoptive parent. If you are considering fostering or adopting, currently doing it, or are close to someone who is, you will want to give this episode a listen. Plus, we ditch talking about Trump and instead discuss whether or not Zootopia…

We recorded a special episode outside of our usual production schedule about the U.S. election and how we’re dealing with the aftermath. Because we needed it, and maybe you do too. We absolutely, 100% swear on this episode. And hey, call us and leave a message telling us how you’re feeling/dealing: (716) 393-9448.Resources & Links:-- Full version o…

We bring Beth Simon back to talk about one of her favorite subjects (kids and the outdoors) and some books that can help you enjoy and get more out of your time outside as a family. Plus, our podcast turns 1-year-old and like bad podcast-parents, we kind of forgot. Resources & Links:-- Last Child in the Woods: http://richardlouv.com/books/last-chil…

Whitney digs deep with friend and fellow mother Anna Falicov about her experience with what she calls the infertility industrial complex. Anna’s journey covers everything from being an egg donor for a family member to her own (and eventually successful) experience with IVF. This is a great interview you won’t want to miss, no matter where you’re at…

On this episode we introduce the podcast’s new book reviewer (#BookTalkwithBeth) and talk about her current favorite parenting reads. Plus, Whitney gets real about some postpartum mental health experiences and we ask all of you to grade Drew on a scale of 1 to Donald Trump. Resources & Links:-- Follow Beth’s adventures: http://instagram.com/mrs.sim…

Ep 20: The One with the RatWe’re back! In this first episode of Season 2, Drew and Whitney reveal the highs and lows of their respective summers which included death, rodents, and travel. Plus, multiple guest appearances by Cecilia and exploring our September sadz. Resources & Links:-- Whitney’s pick for Person Place or Thing: taking a social media…

We're back...soon. Whitney reveals the Season 2 launch date.By Whitney Crispell & Drew Ludwig

Ep 19: Above Average DadOn the last episode before our summer break, we invite our friend Kirk Laubenstein to chat with us about fatherhood. Kirk and Drew go deep about their least-favorite assumptions about dads, lessons they’ve learned from the fathers in their lives, and how they’re trying to raise decent, equality-loving kiddos. Plus, Drew repo…

Ep 18: A Tale of Two SummersSummer is coming. Drew and Whit talk about creating summer schedules for kids, family bucket lists, and our summer plans for this very podcast. Plus, Whitney learns a lesson about nagging your spouse in front of your kids and Drew introduces a new theory on parades. Resources & Links:-- The Families That Can’t Afford Sum…

Whitney and Drew talk about parenting and friendship: how they have made friends, kept friends, and even categorized friends since having kids. Plus, one of Drew’s daughters may be the new Banksy and Whitney’s recent car trip with her girls was not terrible. Resources & Links:-- Whitney’s pick for Person Place or Thing: a bubble machine http://tiny…

It’s Bike Month! We hung out with Justin Booth, father of three and bicycle enthusiast/advocate. Justin shares how he and his wife have created a bike-centric life for their family, tips for incorporating cycling into your own family, and the craziest thing he’s carried on his bicycle. Plus, Drew hits a parenting milestone, Whitney loses her patien…

We celebrate International Day of the Midwife by getting real with Whitney’s own midwife. We candidly discuss the midwifery model of care for pregnant women, teen girls, and the whole family. Plus, Drew talks about disrupting the Trump rally and teaching his girls about civil disobedience. And Whitney wants a night out as long as it means her baby …

Drew and Whitney discuss the intersection of kids and food, including cooking at home and eating out. And then we eventually fall down a 1990s rabbit hole of restaurant nostalgia. Plus: letting your kids win at games, Easter burritos, and the beginning (and end) of our new podcast, Ponderosa Pals. Resources & Links from this episode: -- Ponderosa 4…

Ep 13: Tropical Crush on Dayana OrtegaLive from Puerto Rico! Whitney sits down with her instagram crush and Puerto Rican mama Dayana Ortega to talk about raising kids in the Caribbean. FYI - Daya is the wise, earth mama mermaid of your dreams. Plus, we check in on how Whit’s travel with two kids has gone with our special guest host. Hint: he’s marr…

Ep 12: Go! No, don’t go. (Traveling with kids)At a listener’s request, Drew and Whitney talk about traveling with kids, and discover they have very different approaches to the topic. Mostly Drew thinks that Whitney’s positivity on the matter will cease to exist when her kids get older and more annoying. Regardless, we give our advice and share some…

Dr. Tessa Flores joins us this episode to talk about how her pediatric practice changed once she had a kid, what parents do that drive her nuts, and much more. Plus, Drew and Whitney discuss having a night out sans kids, bad teeth, and the controversial winner of the podcast’s first contest.Resources & Links from this episode:-- There actually IS a…

This episode, we talk with Bruce Reyes-Chow about his forthcoming parenting guide, “Don’t Be an Asshat,” which he co-authored with his wife, Robin Pugh. Find out what it’s about and why Bruce decided it was finally time to dispense his brand of advice on raising humans. Also, Drew confesses to forgetting how old his children are and Whitney has som…

We return for Part II of our interview with Alyson O’Connor about postpartum depression and her experience recognizing and treating her own PPD. This week we talk with her about how her husband dealt, specific resources for those who need or want them, and much more. Plus, Drew and Whitney talk about indoor trampoline parks, the Olympic sports Whit…

We’re back! Whitney shares details on her new baby’s homebirth and the first few weeks of life as a family of four. Drew and Whitney also have a candid discussion with Alyson O’Connor about her experience with postpartum depression. Alyson’s interview will be shared in two parts: this week she will talk about what her PPD felt like, how she came to…

Drew and Whitney take a little bit of time to talk about their parenting and family resolutions for 2016. Just a Phase is produced by Whitney Crispell. Theme music is “Urbana-Metronica (wooh-yeah mix)” by spinningmerkaba, and used under a Creative Commons license.By Whitney Crispell & Drew Ludwig

Episode 6: Can podcasts take a maternity leave? In the last episode of 2015, Drew and Whitney get a mini-lesson in family leave policy from Martha McCluskey, professor at the SUNY Buffalo Law School. This is an episode you will want to listen to and bookmark no matter where you’re at in your parenting journey, whether you’re just thinking about hav…

Sometimes we parent-crush from afar and sometimes we parent-crush on people whose homes we can see from our front porch. This episode Drew and Whitney talk with Drew’s neighbors about owning a used bookshop, changing careers while parenting, and how to create a neighborhood built for children. Plus, we chat about holiday gift giving and receiving w…

Happy Thanksgiving week! To celebrate all the upcoming family time, Whitney and Drew sit down with Dr. Keith Klostermann to get a behind-the-scenes look at family therapy from an actual family therapist: who goes, what happens when they’re there, and how to find a therapist. We also share some thoughts on talking with kids about scary and complicat…

Drew and Whitney interview Kristen MacNeil, a behavior analyst, about the gentle parenting movement and her work bringing gentle parenting practices to others. We also expose a lie about Christmas and give an update to the question everyone is asking: does Whitney still itch? The answer is not pretty. Resources & Links from this episode:-- Kristen’…

Episode 2: Parent Crush on Rich & Alyssa MattinglyWhitney interviews a couple of ex-military, homeschooling, professional photographers in this debut Parent Crush feature. Rich and Alyssa Mattingly own Nickel City Studios, and we kind of want them to adopt us. Is that possible? Plus, find out why Whitney itches so much and help Drew figure out if h…

Episode 1 - Who Are We? An introductionDrew and Whitney offer an introduction to the podcast and themselves as parents (and non-parent people too). Find out what topics they expect to explore, and their picks for Person, Place, or Thing. Notes:-- Drew's Buffalo Comedy Sportz: http://www.cszbuffalo.com/-- Whitney's outdoor exploration group, Go Outs…