Alex and Shane discuss buying Christmas gifts when you share a bank account, brushing teeth, and “hate-following” people online.

 

 

Blogger and YouTuber Emily Norris shares mom hacks, chats about her life as a professional blogger, and discusses the challenges of parenthood as your kids get older.

 

 

Actor Garfield Wilson discusses his family’s journey upon learning that his 8 year old child had gender dysphoria. He details the challenges they faced as they supported their transgender daughter (switching schools, human rights tribunals, losing friends), and how ultimately it has been a gift.

 

 

A mailbag of listener questions are answered, hitting topics like using tracking devices for your kids, telling the truth about Santa, adjusting to life after lockdown, and balancing family time over the holidays.

 

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