After Bedtime with Big Little Feelings

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  Would You Let Your Kid Do This? Our Most Unfiltered Parenting Takes 16.09.2026 52min

  Would you let your kid wear pajamas to school? Forget their homework and face the consequences? Tell Grandma they don’t want a hug? Quit a sport halfway through the season? Eat candy for breakfast? You probably have an immediate answer to at least a few of those. But here’s where it gets interesting: What if the parenting “rule” you’re following is actually making things harder for your kid… and for you?SO much of parenting is spent wondering: Am I holding a healthy boundary…or am I fighting a battle that literally does not matter? Am I helping my kid…or rescuing them? Am I teaching resilience…or ignoring what my specific kid actually needs? If you’ve ever spiraled over whether you’re being too strict, too permissive, too involved, or somehow doing the exact thing that’s going to screw up your kid forever, this is the episode you need.We're playing an unfiltered round of “Would You Let Your Kid...?” and get into the parenting decisions that sound black-and-white online but get a whole lot messier IRL.We get into:* Pajamas at school and how to know when a battle is actually worth fighting* Forgotten homework and when helping is NOT the same thing as “rescuing”* Why your kid should always be allowed to say no to a hug — even with Grandma* Allowance, chores, and whether you let them blow their own money on something completely ridiculous* Sleepovers, birthday party exclusions, and quitting a sport mid-season* How neurodivergence can completely change what the “right” answer looks likeBetween the hot takes and spicy debates, we get into the fact that there usually isn’t one clear answer for every kid. Sometimes it's yes. Sometimes it’s absolutely no. And sometimes you just have to know the kid standing in front of you before you can answer at all.If you’ve been second-guessing your parenting lately, listen to this one. You might walk away realizing you can let go of way more than you thought.This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Aquaphor Baby - Find the new Aquaphor Baby Sensitive Lotion now at Walmart, Amazon andTarget. Visit aquaphorus.com to learn moreBoll & Branch - Get 15% off your first set of sheets plus free shipping at bollandbranch.com/BLF with code BLF. Hiya Health - Receive 50% off your first order of Hiya’s best selling children’s vitamin. Head to hiyahealth.com/BLF. Quince - Go to quince.com/BLF for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Yoto -  Head to yotoplay.com and use my code BIGLITTLEFEELINGS  to save 10% off all eligible items.Zocdoc - Head to zocdoc.com/BLF to get started and check that appointment off your to-do list!Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  Amanda Kloots Thought She’d “Conquer” Grief. Six Years Later, She Knows Better. 09.09.2026 1t 11min

  If you watched Amanda Kloots during the early days of COVID, you probably remember her story. Her husband, Nick Cordero, spent 95 days in the hospital before dying from complications of COVID-19. Their son, Elvis, had just turned one. And Amanda was suddenly living a life she never, ever imagined for herself.But this conversation isn't just about what Amanda lost. It's about everything that comes after.Six years later, Amanda sits down with Kristin for an incredibly honest conversation about grief, motherhood, resilience, love, and what it means to keep building a life when the one you planned disappears.Amanda opens up about something we don't talk about enough: you don't actually "get over" the people you lose. You don't have to stop loving them in order to love someone new. And finding moments of happiness doesn't mean you're grieving them any less.In this episode, you’ll learn:- The tiny rule Amanda swore by to get her through her darkest days- Why the best thing her friends did after Nick died involved almost no words at all- The advice she'd immediately retire when talking to someone who's grieving,- Why she refuses to pretend her marriage was perfect just because Nick is gone.- Her perspective on what grieving people ACTUALLY needWe also talk about the signs Amanda still receives from Nick, raising Elvis with his dad's memory woven into their everyday life, her unexpected friendship with Harry Jowsey, and the part of her future she's still scared might never happen.And maybe the biggest takeaway: grief and joy aren't opposites. You can be devastated and laugh. You can miss someone forever and still want something new. You can deeply love the life you have while still grieving the life you thought you'd have.You'll leave this episode with a completely different perspective on grief, what it actually means to "move forward," and how to show up for someone you love when there truly are no right words.This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Aquaphor Baby - Find the new Aquaphor Baby Sensitive Lotion now at Walmart, Amazon andTarget. Visit aquaphorus.com to learn moreResortPass - Visit resortpass.com/BLF to get $20 off your first booking of $100 or more.Quince - Refresh your wardrobe with Quince. Go to quince.com/BLF for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Boll & Branch - Get 15% off your first set of sheets plus free shipping at bollandbranch.com/BLF with code BLF. Our Place - Stop cooking with toxic cookware and upgrade to Our Place today! Visit fromourplace.com/BLF and use code BLF for 10% off sitewide.Momcozy - Right now you can get 10% off the Night Pro Bottle Warmer and 10% when you pre-order the DeepClean Bottle Washer D8 at momcozy.com with code BIGLITTLEFEELINGSLadder - If you have an iPhone, head to ladder.fit/BLF and take a quick quiz to find your perfect Ladder plan. Use my link and get a free 7-day trial with NO credit card, and $10 off your first month if you join.Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  Your Hardest Parenting Questions, Answered: Part 2 02.09.2026 55min

  Our last Q&A became our MOST-LISTENED-TO episode, so Besties: WE’RE BACK. You sent us your hardest parenting questions, and once again, we’re answering them all. Your kid was doing GREAT, and then school started and suddenly they’re melting down, fighting everything, and acting like a completely different person. Your three-year-old has turned absolutely feral since the new baby arrived. And what do you do when you KNOW you need therapy, but adding one more thing to your schedule feels literally impossible?We cover:Back-to-school meltdowns and why your kid suddenly seems like a completely different personWhat’s actually happening when kids hold it together all day at school and completely fall apart at homeHow to make the back-to-school transition easier (and why now might be the time to LOWER demands)Why three-year-olds can feel absolutely feral, and the small shifts that can prevent some of the biggest daily power strugglesNew sibling jealousy, meltdowns, and helping your older child adjust to a new babyWhat to do when YOU are completely at capacityHow to make time for therapy when you literally do not have one more hour to giveThe mindset shift that can completely change how you think about taking care of your own mental healthPlus:Kristin is in an anxiety spiral, Deena is officially having a midlife crisis, we reveal what we’re watching right now (or why Kristin is watching absolutely fucking nothing), and somehow we land on spa baths as a legitimate mental health intervention. Basically: feral toddlers, back-to-school chaos, nervous systems, therapy, and the real-life strategies that will help your whole family get through this season with a little more ease.This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Aquaphor Baby - Find the new Aquaphor Baby Sensitive Lotion now at Walmart, Amazon andTarget. Visit aquaphorus.com to learn moreEgglife - Find Egg Life wraps chilling in the fridge at Aldi, Whole Foods, Kroger, Target, Walmart, and more. Visit egglifefoods.com to find a retailer near you.Jones Road Beauty - Use code BIGLITTLEFEELINGS at jonesroadbeauty.com to get a FREE FULL-SIZE MASCARA with your first purchase! #jonesroadbeauty #adNaturepedic - Visit www.naturepedic.com and use code FEELINGS to get 20% off safer, healthier sleep products for the whole family.Osea - Get 10% off your order sitewide with code BLF at oseamalibu.com.Ross - Find your nearest Ross at rossstores.comProduced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  Your Kid Lied to Your Face. Now What? 26.08.2026 47min

  If your kid has ever looked you directly in the eyes and lied, even when you KNOW they know that you know the truth…you probably know the immediate panic spiral:Why are they lying to me? Is this normal? Can I trust them? If they're doing this at five, what happens when they're FIFTEEN?!And suddenly, this isn't about who ate the cookie or knocked over the toy, you're imagining your teenager lying about where they are, who they're with, what happened at the party, or something much, much bigger.But here's what most of us get wrong: If we want to raise kids who tell us the truth when it really matters, we have to be careful that our reaction to lying doesn't accidentally teach them that telling us the truth is dangerous.In this episode, Deena puts on her child therapist hat and breaks down what's actually happening when kids lie and why lying doesn't automatically mean you're raising a dishonest kid. In fact, there are several completely different reasons kids lie, and each one needs a different response.You'll leave this episode knowing why your kid is lying, what their lie is actually trying to accomplish, and exactly how to respond in the moment plus:- What to say when you know they're lying- When to use consequences- Why you don't need to force a confession- How to hold your boundary without making your kid afraid to tell you the truth next time.Most importantly, you'll learn exactly what to say and do when your kid lies to your face, without being permissive, letting them "get away with it," shaming them, or turning the whole thing into a 45-minute interrogation.Someday, the mistake won't be a stolen cookie, an iPad after bedtime, or marker on the table. It'll be something bigger. And in that moment, we want the thought that's louder than I'm going to be in so much trouble to be:I need to tell my mom.This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Aquaphor Baby - Find the new Aquaphor Baby Sensitive Lotion now at Walmart, Amazon andTarget. Visit aquaphorus.com to learn moreEgglife - Find Egg Life wraps chilling in the fridge at Aldi, Whole Foods, Kroger, Target, Walmart, and more. Visit egglifefoods.com to find a retailer near you.ResortPass - Visit resortpass.com/BLF to get $20 off your first booking of $100 or more.Ross - Find your nearest Ross at rossstores.comSuperpower -  Head over to superpower.com and use code BLF for $20 off your $199 SuperPower membership. Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  Billy Eichner: How His Parents Gave Him the Audacity to Be Himself 19.08.2026 1t 20min

  If you've ever worried that loving your kid too much, supporting them too much, or NOT giving them enough "tough love" is going to leave them completely unprepared for the real world, you need to hear this episode.Because Billy Eichner’s story might be the best evidence I've ever seen that the opposite of "tough love" is what actually makes a kid strong.Billy's parents loved the absolute hell out of him. They celebrated exactly who he was, and when he grew up and faced more than a decade of rejection, that endless love from his parents didn't make him soft, it gave him the audacity to keep believing in himself. He went from not being able to get an agent to creating Billy on the Street, earning four Emmy nominations, and making history with the film Bros.And THAT is where this conversation completely changed something for me. What if the way we prepare our kids for a hard world isn't by toughening them up, but by loving them so deeply that the world can't convince them to abandon themselves?We talk about rejection, resilience, success, why even wildly successful people still fixate on the people who don't like them, and what Billy believes his parents gave him that made everything else possible. And then Billy says something every parent needs to hear: there is enough tough love waiting for our kids in the world. We don't have to be the ones who give it to them.Whether you already love Billy Eichner or have no idea who he is, you will walk away from this episode knowing exactly how to raise an emotionally healthy, resilient, “strong” kid, and what they need most from us.This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Aquaphor Baby - Find the new Aquaphor Baby Sensitive Lotion now at Walmart, Amazon andTarget. Visit aquaphorus.com to learn moreEgglife -  Find Egg Life wraps chilling in the fridge at Aldi, Whole Foods, Kroger, Target, Walmart, and more. Visit egglifefoods.com to find a retailer near you.Naturepedic - Visit www.naturepedic.com and use code FEELINGS to get 20% off safer, healthier sleep products for the whole family.Osea - Get 10% off your order sitewide with code BLF at oseamalibu.com.ResortPass - Visit resortpass.com/BLF to get $20 off your first booking of $100 or more.Ross - Find your nearest Ross at rossstores.comYoto -  Head to yotoplay.com and use my code BIGLITTLEFEELINGS  to save 10% off all eligible items.Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  Is Everything Toxic Now?! Here’s What Parents Actually Need to Know 14.08.2026 33min

  File this under: things we genuinely did not realize we needed to know as parents. 🙃Our kids spend SO MUCH of their lives sleeping, but… have you ever actually thought about what their mattress is made of? Yeah. Neither had we.Today we’re joined by Arin Schultz, Chief Growth Officer at Naturepedic and dad of four, to pull back the curtain on mattresses: what can actually be inside them, why certain materials are worth knowing about, what all those certifications and “organic” labels actually mean, and what parents should look for when they’re shopping.
Most importantly: this is information, not another parenting assignment. Deena gets very real about how easily learning this stuff can tip from “good to know” into “OH GOD NOW I’M WORRIED ABOUT EVERYTHING,” and why none of us need to live our lives trying to eliminate every potentially questionable thing our kids will ever encounter.And because this is After Bedtime, we obviously do not stay on mattresses. 😂 We somehow end up debating whether sharing a drink with your own child is absolutely disgusting, hearing what it’s REALLY like to raise four boys, and, perhaps most importantly, adding Arin to the growing list of podcast guests Deena has recruited to help make her case for baby #4.
You’ll leave knowing a little more about something your kids spend a huge chunk of their lives on, what’s actually worth looking for, and a few realistic options for making a change if and when it makes sense for your family. No throwing your entire house away required.This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Naturepedic - Visit www.naturepedic.com and use code FEELINGS to get 20% off safer, healthier sleep products for the whole family. Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  If We Could Only Teach Our Kids 5 Things, It Would Be This 12.08.2026 1t 3min

  What if the most important thing you ever teach your child isn't a parenting strategy... it's a belief they'll carry for the rest of their life?Someday our children are going to get their heart broken, they'll fail, They'll wonder if they're enough, they'll navigate in tricky relationships, they'll be choosing career paths. And in those moments, they won't remember your lecture about cleaning their room, but they will remember what they believe about themselves.In this episode, fan favorite VP Hype Squad (my husband) is back, and we share the five beliefs we're intentionally trying to pass on to our kids, the things that will shape every friendship, relationship, career, and decision our kids make for the rest of their lives.You'll leave this episode knowing:The belief that protects kids from becoming lifelong people-pleasers.How to raise a child who doesn't spend their life trying to earn love or approval.The one mindset shift that completely changes what you focus on as a parent.Five core beliefs that will outlast every parenting hack, consequence, and script.This ended up becoming one of my favorite conversations we've ever had. It's about parenting, yes. But it's also about us. The beliefs we inherited, the ones we're still trying to unlearn, and the ones worth passing on instead. I have a feeling this is going to be one you'll think about long after it ends.This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Aquaphor Baby - Find the new Aquaphor Baby Sensitive Lotion now at Walmart, Amazon andTarget. Visit aquaphorus.com to learn more.Egglife -  Find Egg Life wraps chilling in the fridge at Aldi, Whole Foods, Kroger, Target, Walmart, and more. Visit egglifefoods.com to find a retailer near you.Hiya Health - Receive 50% off your first order of Hiya’s best selling children’s vitamin. Head to hiyahealth.com/BLF. Quince - Refresh your wardrobe with Quince. Go to quince.com/BLF for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. ResortPass - Visit resortpass.com/BLF to get $20 off your first booking of $100 or more.Zocdoc - Head to zocdoc.com/BLF to get started and check that appointment off your to-do list!Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  Stassi Schroeder Tells All: House of Stassi, Her Marriage to Beau & the Vanderpump Rules Years 05.08.2026 48min

  BESTIES. STASSI SCHROEDER IS HERE.The woman. The icon. The mother of reality television. The person many of us have watched, quoted, defended, occasionally screamed at through our televisions, and essentially grown up alongside is sitting down with us for one of our biggest episodes ever.And she tells us EVERYTHING.In this exclusive conversation, Stassi takes us behind the scenes of her highly anticipated new show, House of Stassi, including what really happens between her and Beau, why filming became the most effective form of therapy she has ever had, and the finale she says is absolutely insane.She opens up about rebuilding her entire life after leaving Vanderpump Rules, the unexpected way her reality television comeback came together, filming with her mom despite their deeply complicated history, and why Beau took her request for “complete honesty” on camera much further than she anticipated.We also talk about the side of motherhood people rarely admit out loud: dreading the weekends, feeling bored during the baby stage, going back to work two weeks postpartum because she was terrified of feeling isolated again, and the guilt she carried when Beau became the primary parent.Plus: her Sports Illustrated runway era, the cosmetic procedure she got at 17, the beauty trend she refuses to participate in, her current Bravo-adjacent obsession, and the surprising truth about what Stassi is actually like when the cameras stop rolling.This is Stassi at her funniest, most honest, and most unfiltered, and she gives us an exclusive look at the marriage, family dynamics, friendships, and behind-the-scenes reality TV moments everyone is about to be talking about.Cancel your plans. Put the kids to bed. We are transcending today.This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Boll & Branch - Get 15% off your first set of sheets plus free shipping at bollandbranch.com/BLF with code BLF. Nutrafol - Head to nutrafol.com and enter the promo code FEELINGS for $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping. Our Place - Stop cooking with toxic cookware and upgrade to Our Place today! Visit fromourplace.com/BLF and use code BLF for 10% off sitewide. Ross - Find your nearest Ross at rossstores.comProduced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  Amanda Frances on RHOBH: What You Didn't See on TV 29.07.2026 1t 17min

  If you've been watching The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, this is the conversation you've been waiting for. Amanda Frances joins us fresh off her first season on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills to pull back the curtain on what it was really like stepping into one of the biggest reality shows on TV with no strategy, no Bravo game plan, and honestly... no idea what she was getting herself into.We talk about what filming is actually like, what surprised her most, the moments that never made sense until she was living them, and how she learned to find her voice in a room where everyone else seemed to know the rules except her. But this episode goes way beyond Housewives. Amanda opens up about motherhood, building a wildly successful business, hiring help without guilt, navigating internet hate, and the neurodivergence journey that completely changed how she understands herself.It's one of those conversations that starts with Bravo and somehow ends up being about motherhood, identity, success, and staying true to yourself. In this episode, we cover:- What it's really like filming The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills- The behind-the-scenes moments Bravo fans never get to see- The surprising moment Amanda finally found her voice on the show- Mom guilt, childcare, and why asking for help feels so hard- Building a successful business while raising young kids- The truth about internet criticism, and how she protects her peace- ADHD, masking, neurodivergence, and the identity shift that changed everythingThis episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Aquaphor Baby - Find the new Aquaphor Baby Sensitive Lotion now at Walmart, Amazon andTarget. Visit aquaphorus.com to learn more.Jones Road Beauty - Use code BIGLITTLEFEELINGS at jonesroadbeauty.com to get a Free FULL-SIZE MASCARA with your first purchase! #jonesroadbeauty #adMagnetic Me - Get 15% off sitewide at magneticme.com.Osea - Get 10% off your order sitewide with code BLF at oseamalibu.com.ResortPass - Visit resortpass.com/BLF to get $20 off your first booking of $100 or more.Ross - Find your nearest Ross at rossstores.comProduced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  Solo Parenting? Here's How to Make It Feel Less Impossible 22.07.2026 42min

  Some seasons of parenting just ask more of you. Maybe your partner travels or works nights. Maybe you’re simply carrying more than your fair share right now and navigating a period where you're parenting solo. Whatever your reality is, this episode is for you!Deena, who is in this season of life right now, gets real about what it's actually like parenting three kids while her husband is away nearly half the month. There’s guilt, overwhelm, panic, and even resentment creeping in…but there’s also routines that have made it feel more manageable. She walks through EVERYTHING that has helped her surivive parenting while her husband is away and Kristin helps to unpack that guilt that so she (and so many parents) carries.We cover:- Why lowering your standards during hard seasons isn't "giving up”, it's actually helping you show up as a calmer and more present parent.- Simple ways to eliminate decision fatigue (including the meal routines that Kristin and Deena swear by).- How to make bedtime, housework, and everyday life feel a little less overwhelming when you’re solo parenting.- Why movie nights and “”no pressure” parenting deserve way less guilt than we've been taught.- The small mindset shifts that help you protect your own energy, stay regulated, and make solo parenting feel more sustainable over time.You'll walk away knowing how to make every part of solo parenting feel just a little bit lighter, learn wh lowering the bar can actually make you a more present parent, and which small routines take the pressure off when you're carrying so much on your own. And we can almost guarantee you'll find yourself giving yourself permission to let something go this week….and feeling better because of it.This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Aquaphor Baby - Find the new Aquaphor Baby Sensitive Lotion now at Walmart, Amazon andTarget. Visit aquaphorus.com to learn moreCozy Earth - Head to cozyearth.com and use code BIGLITTLEFEELINGS for up to 20% off!Nutrafol - Head to nutrafol.com and enter the promo code FEELINGS for $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping. ResortPass - Visit resortpass.com/BLF to get $20 off your first booking of $100 or more.Ross - Find your nearest Ross at rossstores.comSuperpower -  Head over to superpower.com and use code BLF for $20 off your $199 SuperPower membership. Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  Your Hardest Parenting Questions, Answered ⭐ 15.07.2026 44min

  Why does your child completely shut down anytime you bring up feelings? Should you actually ignore tantrums... or is that some of the worst parenting advice we've been given? And if your child is potty trained during the day but still having accidents at night... is something wrong?In this Q&A episode, we're answering the parenting questions we hear over and over again—the ones that leave even thoughtful, loving parents second-guessing themselves and wondering if they're getting it all wrong.We cover:- Nighttime potty training (and what's actually developmentally normal)- Whether you should ignore tantrums (spoiler: we have thoughts)- What to do when your child refuses to talk about their feelings- Why some kids completely shut down when emotions come up- Healthy ways to help kids express anger instead of stuffing it down- How to build emotional intelligence without making your child feel pressured or overwhelmed- The science behind why connection, not punishment, is what actually helps kids learn emotional regulationYou'll walk away knowing exactly what actually helps kids build emotional regulation, why anger deserves a complete rebrand, and how the way many of us were raised is still shaping the way we parent today. And we can almost guarantee there's one idea in this episode that you'll think about during your child's very next meltdown, and it'll change how you respond.Plus:Kristin and Deena discover they are complete opposites when it comes to movie theaters, sleepovers, and basically existing as humans, Deena explains why she'd happily skip every girls' trip forever, and Kristin has a surprisingly emotional realization about anger that might just change the way you think about your own emotions, too.This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Hiya Health - Receive 50% off your first order of Hiya’s best selling children’s vitamin. Head to hiyahealth.com/BLF. Quince - Refresh your wardrobe with Quince. Go to quince.com/BLF for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. ResortPass - Visit resortpass.com/BLF to get $20 off your first booking of $100 or more.Rythm Health - Rythm is offering our listeners 15% off your first month and free shipping at rythm.health/blf. Zocdoc - Head to zocdoc.com/BLF to get started and check that appointment off your to-do list!Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  Forget the Perfect Summer: Here's What We're Doing Instead 08.07.2026 52min

  If you're feeling like summer has somehow become another thing you have to nail” or do perfectly"... this episode is your reminder that you don't have to.Our feeds are full of magical summer moments, bucket lists, and family vacations that look effortless and picture perfect so it's easy to feel like we're not doing enough.In this hilarious episode, Kristin and Deena are playing “F*ck Yeah or F*ck No" to all of this summer's biggest trends—from hotel pool passes and reading romance novels to Labubus, camping chairs, creatine, pickleball, backyard movie nights, and everything in between.Along the way, they accidentally stumble into some surprisingly important conversations about motherhood, boundaries, partnership, body image, and why your kids don't actually need a Pinterest-perfect summer.In this episode, you'll hear:* The summer trends Kristin and Deena are fully embracing (and the ones they're absolutely not).* Why staying home might actually create better family memories than chasing the "perfect" vacation.* The simple mindset shift that takes the pressure off creating the "best summer ever."* Why saying no might be the healthiest trend of all this year.* What your kids will ACTUALLY remember from the summer, rather than what you think they willWhether you're planning a huge vacation, hanging out in your own backyard, or trying to make it to September with your sanity intact, this conversations is your reminder that your kids don’t need a perfect summer!So lower the pressure, laugh along with us, and tell us which summer trends you're saying "F*ck Yeah" to... and which ones you're leaving behind.This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Boll & Branch - Get 15% off your first set of sheets plus free shipping at bollandbranch.com/BLF with code BLF. First Day - Clinically absorbable. Family-safe. Actually effective. For a limited time only, our listeners are getting an insane deal. Use code BLF to get up to 57% Off at First Day dot com. That’s up to 57% Off and a Free Gift with code BLF at FirstDay.com. After you purchase, they will ask you where you heard about them. PLEASE support our show and tell them our show sent you.Magnetic Me - Get 15% off sitewide at magneticme.com.Nutrafol - Head to nutrafol.com and enter the promo code FEELINGS for $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping. Osea - Get 10% off your order sitewide with code BLF at oseamalibu.comOur Place - Stop cooking with toxic cookware and upgrade to Our Place today! Visit fromourplace.com/BLF and use code BLF for 10% off sitewide. Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  Why You Always Fight With Your Partner on Vacation (And How to Stop) 01.07.2026 55min

  If every family vacation somehow ends with you and your partner bickering... snapping at each other... feeling guilty because your kids are watching... and wondering why you spent thousands of dollars to argue somewhere prettier...Stop.Listen to this episode before you pack your bags.Kristin is pulling back the curtain on the exact couples therapy tools that completely transformed the way they travel as a family. These simple conversations changed everything - from constant vacation bickering to actually feeling like teammates again.In this episode, you'll learn:The 5 questions every couple should answer before leaving for vacation that prevent fights before they even start.Why even the happiest couples end up fighting on family vacations (and what to do instead).How to stop resentment before it builds, so you don't spend the whole trip quietly keeping score.Exactly what to do when a vacation fight starts... so one bad moment doesn't ruin the entire vacation.The simple repair strategy that helps you reconnect faster, and models healthy relationships for your kids.If you've ever come home from vacation feeling like you need another vacation... if you've ever looked at your partner and thought, Can we please not do this again next year? This episode is for you.Send it to your partner before you leave.Your kids won't remember whether the vacation was perfect. They'll remember how it felt to be there. This episode will transform the memories you come home with.This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Cozy Earth - Head to cozyearth.com and use code BIGLITTLEFEELINGS for up to 20% off!Quince - Refresh your wardrobe with Quince. Go to quince.com/BLF for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. ResortPass - Visit resortpass.com/BLF to get $20 off your first booking of $100 or more.Unreal Snacks - Visit unrealsnacks.com/BLF to get $2 off a bag of Unreal. Terms and conditions apply.Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  You’re Making This Sibling Mistake Every Day (And It’s Making the Fighting Worse) 24.06.2026 47min

  If your house sounds like a WWE match in a bounce house all summer long... this episode is for you. The arguing. The tattling. The screaming from the other room. The constant feeling that you've spent the last three hours breaking up fights and saying, "GUYS. PLEASE. JUST STOP." Most parents think sibling fighting means something is wrong. What if it's actually one of the most important relationships your child will ever have?In this episode, Kristin and Deena are giving you the exact roadmap for what to do when your kids won't stop fighting (hello summer) and the surprisingly common parenting mistake that can make sibling conflict even worse.You'll learn:When to step in... and when to stay out of itWhy playing detective ("Who started it?!") backfiresWhat to say in the moment when things are escalatingThe simple shift that helps kids actually solve problems togetherThe science-backed way to reduce sibling rivalry before it startsHow to teach the social skills your kids need for life, not just for summerBy the end of this episode, you'll understand what's really happening beneath the sibling chaos, exactly how to respond, and how to raise kids who can disagree, repair, and stay connected—even when they're driving each other absolutely insane. This isn't just about the summer, it's about creating the groundwork for a lifelong healthy sibling dynamic and closeness.If you've ever hidden in the pantry eating snacks while your kids scream at each other in the next room... press play immediately. This episode might save your summer.This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Cozy Earth - Head to cozyearth.com and use code BIGLITTLEFEELINGS for up to 20% off!Quince - Refresh your wardrobe with Quince. Go to quince.com/BLF for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. ResortPass - Visit resortpass.com/BLF to get $20 off your first booking of $100 or more.Tumble - MachineWashableRugs, MadeBetter. For a limited time only, our listeners get 10% off + free shipping at Tumbleliving.com/BLFVisit Myrtle Beach - You belong at The Beach – Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Plan the best family vacation ever at VisitMyrtleBeach.com.Warby Parker - Buy one prescription pair and get 20% off any additional prescription pairs at WarbyParker.com/BLF.Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  Dateline’s Andrea Canning Knows Why Women Are Obsessed With True Crime — And Her Answer Gave Me Chills 17.06.2026 1t 2min

  If you’re a true crime girlie, stop what you’re doing and press play. Because this conversation with Dateline’s Andrea Canning is one of those episodes you’ll be thinking about long after it’s over. Andrea has spent more than a decade interviewing killers, sitting with grieving families, and uncovering what really happened behind the closed doors of seemingly “perfect” lives. In this episode, she reveals the relationship patterns she sees over and over again, the red flags she wishes more women would trust, why women are so fascinated by true crime in the first place, and the case that still haunts her to this day.But this isn’t just an episode about murder mysteries. It’s also about motherhood. Because Andrea is raising six kids while building a career most of us can only dream about. We talk honestly about mom guilt, ambition, traveling for work, freezer-pop-induced breakdowns, teenagers who want absolutely nothing to do with you, and the surprising freedom that comes with realizing you don’t have to do everything perfectly.This episode will make you laugh, give you chills, validate your experience as a working mom, and might just change the way you think about trusting your instincts.In this episode, you’ll hear:● Why women are so obsessed with true crime (Andrea’s answer is fascinating)● The relationship red flags that show up again and again in Dateline cases● The heartbreaking case Andrea still can’t stop thinking about● What interviewing victims’ families has taught her about humanity● How she’s navigated motherhood while building an extraordinary career● The permission every mom needs to hear about evolving, growing, and pursuing something that’s just for youIf you’ve ever listened to Dateline while unloading the dishwasher… if you’ve ever wondered, How did nobody see this coming? … if you’ve ever struggled with the impossible balance of motherhood and ambition… you need this episode.Seriously. Don’t save this one for later.This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Magnetic Me - Get 15% off sitewide at magneticme.com.Nutrafol - Right now, when you buy any Nutrafol Men hair growth supplement subscription, you get two free gifts—a full-size 2-in-1 shampoo and conditioner plus a hair serum, a $93 value—plus 20% off a subscription. Take advantage of this great deal at Nutrafol.com.Quince - Refresh your wardrobe with Quince. Go to quince.com/BLF for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Unreal Snacks - Visit unrealsnacks.com/BLF to get $2 off a bag of Unreal. Terms and conditions apply.Wayfair - Head to wayfair.com right now to shop all things home. Wayfair. Every style. Every home.Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  The Anxiety Playbook Every Parent Needs: What Anxiety Really Is, Why Reassurance Backfires, and How Brave Kids Are Built. 10.06.2026 40min

  Your kid won't sleep alone, melts down before soccer, refuses to order their own food, panics over mistakes, clings to you at drop-off and explodes when things feel uncertain. And every instinct in your body says, "Make it better." "Fix it." "Protect them." "Help them feel safe." But what if that's exactly where anxiety wins??In this episode, Deena unpacks one of the biggest parenting mindset shifts you'll ever make: The goal isn't to raise a kid who never feels anxious... It's to raise a kid who knows they can handle anxiety when it shows up. You'll learn why anxiety isn't actually an emotion - it's your brain's safety alarm, why anxious kids often look "difficult" instead of scared, why reassurance can accidentally make anxiety stronger, and why avoidance is anxiety's favorite fuel. This episode is your anxiety playbook. Confidence isn't something kids build before they do hard things; it's what they build because they did them. In this episode, you'll learn:- Why anxiety often shows up as perfectionism, aggression, clinginess, shutdowns, refusal or "bad behavior" - The surprising parenting habit that keeps anxiety growing - What to say instead of "you'll be fine." - How to support your kid without rescuing them - Why "supported struggle" changes the whole system - The exact mindset that builds resilience, courage, and emotional flexibility for life - How to stop anxiety from becoming your kid's identity Most importantly, you'll walk away with a completely different understanding of what anxiety is, what's happening inside your kid's brain, and how to help them build the beliefs that re-wires it all: I can handle hard things, I can feel uncomfortable and still be ok, and I can trust myself. Anxiety isn't a character flaw or personality trait; it's the brain going on high alert when it's actually safe. And once you learn how that alarm system works, you'll never see your child's behavior the same way again. This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Hiya Health - Receive 50% off your first order of Hiya’s best selling children’s vitamin. Head to hiyahealth.com/BLF. Momentous - Head to livemomentous.com and use promo code BIGLITTLEFEELINGS for up to 35% off your first order.Osea - Get 10% off your order sitewide with code BLF at oseamalibu.com.Our Place - Stop cooking with toxic cookware and upgrade to Our Place today! Visit fromourplace.com/BLF and use code BLF for 10% off sitewide. Peloton - Explore the new Peloton Cross Training Tread+ at onepeloton.comRythm Health - Rythm is offering our listeners 15% off your first month and free shipping at rythm.health/blf. Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  3 Things Your Strong-Willed Kid Needs to Hear 03.06.2026 35min

  If you’re raising a strong-willed kid, this episode could change the trajectory of their entire life. In this revisit of one of our favorite episodes, Kristin pulls back the curtain on what it was like to be that so-called “bad kid” herself - and shares the exact 3 messages every strong-willed child needs to hear on repeat.Strong-willed kids get mislabeled as “bad” all the time. They push back. They melt down big. They leave you wondering if you’re failing - or if they’ll ever fit into the world. But here’s the truth: they’re not broken. They’re brilliant. And how you parent them determines whether that brilliance gets buried in shame or unleashed as their superpower.When you start saying these words, everything changes:- Your child will begin to see themselves as worthy, not “bad.”- You’ll stop parenting from fear and start parenting from belief.- You’ll shift from daily power struggles to raising a child who knows they are loved, gifted, and celebrated exactly as they are.These aren’t just words. They’re lifelines. And they can change the way your child shows up in the world - and how you show up as their parent. If you’ve ever thought, I don’t know if I can keep doing this, this episode is for youhttps://biglittlefeelings.com/products/big-feelers?variant=46728248361216 "This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Boll & Branch - Get 15% off your first set of sheets plus free shipping at bollandbranch.com/BLF with code BLF. Ka’Chava - Go to kachava.com and use code BLF for 15% off your first order!Magnetic Me - Get 15% off sitewide at magneticme.com.Peloton - Explore the new Peloton Cross Training Tread+ at onepeloton.comQuince - Elevate your summer bedding. Go to quince.com/BLF for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Visit Myrtle Beach - You belong at The Beach – Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Plan the best family vacation ever at VisitMyrtleBeach.com.Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  The Real Reason You’re Exhausted All the Time 27.05.2026 1t

  If you feel like you’re drowning, failing, and behind on everything in life right now, this episode is going to change everything for you. Women are carrying an impossible amount right now. The schedules. The school emails. The emotional labor. The meals. The invisible planning. The pressure to be fully present with your kids while somehow also functioning like a high-performing CEO with glowing skin and an organized pantry. And because you can’t keep up with all of it? You’ve started believing the problem is you. This episode will change that. In this episode, you’ll finally understand:- What chronic mental load is actually doing to your brain and nervous system- Why so many women feel like they’re failing even when they’re doing an unbelievable amount- How perfectionism gets wired into girls from childhood- Why comparison hits women so hard psychologically- And the mindset shift that has the power to completely free you from the constant feeling that you are behind, drowning, exhausted, and failing at everything all the timeDo not miss this episode. You're about to look at your life in a whole new way, and the load is about to get so much lighter.This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Nutrafol - Head to nutrafol.com and enter the promo code FEELINGS for $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping. Peloton - Explore the new Peloton Cross Training Tread+ at onepeloton.comQuince - Refresh your wardrobe with Quince. Go to quince.com/BLF for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Visit Myrtle Beach - You belong at The Beach – Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Plan the best family vacation ever at VisitMyrtleBeach.com.Warby Parker - Buy one prescription pair and get 20% off any additional prescription pairs at WarbyParker.com/BLF.Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  Stop Escalating Your Kid’s Meltdowns (And What To Do Instead) 20.05.2026 38min

  If your child’s meltdowns feel constant. If you find yourself yelling, threatening, negotiating, or completely losing your mind over the smallest things. If you’ve ever thought, “WHY are they freaking out over THIS?” This episode will change the way you see tantrums and meltdowns forever. Because your child is not melting down over the banana, or the cup, or the pasta touching the sauce (it's not about the pasta!!!). The real reason your child is melting down is much deeper.After this episode, you’ll:* Know exactly what to do in the face of a tantrum or meltdown, no matter your child's age* Stop escalating power struggles without meaning to* Know exactly what your child’s nervous system needs in hard moments* Recognize the hidden stressors causing meltdowns and emotional explosions* Learn how to calm the chaos without bribing, threatening, or giving in* Understand the neuroscience behind co-regulation and why your presence changes your child’s brain long-term* And start handling meltdowns in a way that builds emotional regulation for lifeOnce you understand the brain behind the behavior, everything changes. This episode honestly applies to everyone: toddlers, tweens, spouses, in-laws… every human nervous system on earth.This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Nutrafol - Head to nutrafol.com and enter the promo code FEELINGS for $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping. Peloton - Explore the new Peloton Cross Training Tread+ at onepeloton.comQuince - Refresh your wardrobe with Quince. Go to quince.com/BLF for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.Rythm Health - Rythm is offering our listeners 15% off your first month and free shipping at rythm.health/blf. Wayfair - Get prepped for patio season for way less. Head to wayfair.com right now to shop all things home. Wayfair. Every style. Every home. Visit Myrtle Beach - You belong at The Beach – Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Plan the best family vacation ever at VisitMyrtleBeach.com.Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  Your Hardest Parenting Questions, Answered 13.05.2026 47min

  Why does your toddler laugh when you’re disciplining them? What do you do when potty training completely falls apart? And how do you parent the kid who feels EVERYTHING bigger, louder, harder, and more intensely than everyone else? In this Q&A episode, we’re answering the parenting questions we hear constantly — the ones that leave even loving, thoughtful parents feeling overwhelmed, confused, triggered, and exhausted.We cover:- Potty training setbacks and resets- Toddlers laughing during discipline- Power struggles and boundary-setting- “Big Feeler” highly sensitive kids and emotional intensity- Sensory sensitivities and nervous system overwhelm- Why some kids melt down over seemingly “small” things- How to respond without escalating behavior- The parenting sweet spot between permissive and punitivePlus:Kristin accidentally becomes an 8-year-old softball all-star coach, Deena gets emotionally taken out by standing in the wind for an hour, and both of us realize we may be the most millennial people alive. Basically: chaos, neuroscience, nervous systems, and parenting truths that will make you feel way less alone, and answer all of your parenting questions you need help with NOW.This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Hiya Health - Receive 50% off your first order of Hiya’s best selling children’s vitamin. Head to hiyahealth.com/BLF. Magnetic Me - Get 15% off sitewide at magneticme.com.Momentous - Head to livemomentous.com and use promo code BIGLITTLEFEELINGS for up to 35% off your first order.Peloton - Explore the new Peloton Cross Training Tread+ at onepeloton.comQuince - Refresh your wardrobe with Quince. Go to quince.com/BLF for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.