Few things are scarier for a mom than handing over the car keys—and then getting that phone call. In this sister episode, Vanessa and her sisters swap stories about teen drivers, fender benders, and what really happens after the crash. From how their parents handled it back in the day to what they’re doing now with their own kids, the sisters get real about fear, forgiveness, and finding the funny in those heart-stopping moments. Plus, practical tips for what to do (and what not to say) when your teen crashes the car.

When our kids are little, their stories are ours to tell. But as they become teenagers, their struggles — and the details — belong to them. In this heartfelt conversation, Ashley Reeves shares the story behind her viral post about parenting teens, the isolation that can come with this stage, and how we can find connection and community (in the hard parts of motherhood especially) when our kids’ stories aren’t ours to tell.

For a lot of us school is back in session or about to be and mornings can be… A LOT! We’re bringing back a favorite to share with you today. This episode,“Good Mornings for YOU!”, is exactly the kind of real talk we all need to hear.

We're talking about those mornings when your kid is hunting for the cleanest dirty shirt, scrambling to throw together a sack lunch, and then you can’t find the car keys. Oh have we been there! I originally recorded this episode 6 years ago with my younger sister Leah , who also has 7 kids and our babies are all so muhc more grown up now. But mornings can still be rough!

So join us as we not only swap tales of the fails, but also some of the wins that help keep our morning routine running smooth–becuasee we want YOU to have a good morning too!

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3:39 How to prep for success before you go to sleep

7:47 How to make lunch packing more efficient and stree free

15:37 The secret to fresh bread throughout the week

17:32 The magic of a hair drawer in the kitchen filled with a brush, combs, elastics, gel, etc.

24:27 The discovery of the sonic boom alarm clock

26:50 Why you should get dressed like you mean it