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This episode is week 23 of our series on PARENTING. Meagan and Jeff continue their parenting series by diving into the important foundational ideas they keep in mind while parenting big kids. Jeff gives his opinion on how respect should work. Meagan gets honest about preparing for the weird questions that kids are going to ask. What are some weird questions you've gotten from your kiddos? Qhat are some natural consequences you've seen on this journey? Let us know! We want to reiterate that this series is about the choices we have made and that we understand that life looks different for everyone. We share these choices with zero judgement and hope that you can feel confident in your choices but also in the choice to sometimes take tips from other places - just like we did (mostly Bluey!). We also hope to see you back even if you aren't parenting any kiddos - because where we go from here has a lot to do with who we are as people and what we have learned and are learning about life. Stay and join the conversation with us. Take a minute to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Thank you! Follow us Instagram: @schtickless Email us with thoughts, comments, encouragement, or good vibes. schtickless@gmail.com Artwork by: @halfcaffdesigns Music appears courtesy of Leo Goes Grr: Intro: Manhattan from the album Almost Fiction Outro: Sunset, OK from the ep We'll Come Back for You

This episode is short interlude from our parenting series as Meagan dives into what may be one of the greatest episodes of kids tv ever made. Meagan shares her heart about the penultimate episode of Bluey, The Sign. Jeff was out of town this week so Meagan watched a new episode of Bluey with the kids - and then everyone was crying?! Meagan talks about why this episode is so important not just for kids - but for all of us. What did you think of The Sign?! Let us know! Listen to Lazarus Drug by Meg Washington Take a minute to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Thank you! Follow us Instagram: @schtickless Email us with thoughts, comments, encouragement, or good vibes. schtickless@gmail.com Artwork by: @halfcaffdesigns Music appears courtesy of Leo Goes Grr: Intro: Manhattan from the album Almost Fiction Outro: Sunset, OK from the ep We'll Come Back for You

This episode is week 2 of our series on PARENTING. Meagan and Jeff continue their parenting series by diving into some of the truths that helped them through the toddler phase! Meagan talks about the relationship between raising kids and re-evaluating yourself. Jeff lays out his own struggle between being comfortable and parenting choices. What are some of your favorite toddler stories from your kids or your own growing up? Let us know! We want to reiterate that this series is about the choices we have made and that we understand that life looks different for everyone. We share these choices with zero judgement and hope that you can feel confident in your choices but also in the choice to sometimes take tips from other places - just like we did (mostly Bluey!). We also hope to see you back even if you aren't parenting any kiddos - because where we go from here has a lot to do with who we are as people and what we have learned and are learning about life. Stay and join the conversation with us. Take a minute to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Thank you! Follow us Instagram: @schtickless Email us with thoughts, comments, encouragement, or good vibes. schtickless@gmail.com Artwork by: @halfcaffdesigns Music appears courtesy of Leo Goes Grr: Intro: Manhattan from the album Almost Fiction Outro: Sunset, OK from the ep We'll Come Back for You

This week we start a four part series on PARENTING. Meagan and Jeff start a new series on parenting and dive into the neuroscience of how they raised their babies in part 1. Meagan shares the purpose behind the parenting choices that we have made as we raised t kids. Jeff gets emotional and stays emotional the whole time talking about his babies (that aren't babies anymore!). What choices did you make for parenting that worked best for you? We want to reiterate that this series is about the choices we have made and that we understand that life looks different for everyone. We share these choices with zero judgement and hope that you can feel confident in your choices but also in the choice to sometimes take tips from other places - just like we did (mostly Bluey!). We also hope to see you back even if you aren't parenting any kiddos - because where we go from here has a lot to do with who we are as people and what we have learned and are learning about life. Stay and join the conversation with us. Take a minute to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Thank you! Follow us Instagram: @schtickless Email us with thoughts, comments, encouragement, or good vibes. schtickless@gmail.com Artwork by: @halfcaffdesigns Music appears courtesy of Leo Goes Grr: Intro: Manhattan from the album Almost Fiction Outro: Sunset, OK from the ep We'll Come Back for You

This week we wrap up our two part series on CLUTTER. Meagan and Jeff give practical tips for processing through letting go of clutter you don't need. Meagan talks about hoping to instill this ability to declutter in her kids. Jeff admits he knows that this is a continual process that he has to try to get better at! What tips have worked for you? Let us know! Take a minute to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Thank you! Follow us Instagram: @schtickless Email us with thoughts, comments, encouragement, or good vibes. schtickless@gmail.com Artwork by: @halfcaffdesigns Music appears courtesy of Leo Goes Grr: Intro: Manhattan from the album Almost Fiction Outro: Sunset, OK from the ep We'll Come Back for You

This week we start a two part series on CLUTTER. Meagan and Jeff talk about how we end up with so much stuff. Meagan talks about how scarcity leads us to keep things we might not need to hold on to. Jeff dives into why it's not the stuff - but maybe more the time it represents that makes it hard to let go. Why do you think you end up with so much stuff? Let us know! Take a minute to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Thank you! Follow us Instagram: @schtickless Email us with thoughts, comments, encouragement, or good vibes. schtickless@gmail.com Artwork by: @halfcaffdesigns Music appears courtesy of Leo Goes Grr: Intro: Manhattan from the album Almost Fiction Outro: Sunset, OK from the ep We'll Come Back for You

This week's random topic is on video games and the mystical changing of the clock! Meagan and Jeff take a break between series to talk about a few random topics on their mind and give a little bit of a tease for the series starting next week. Jeff shares his new hyperfixation - while Meagan talks about what it is like to live with a Helldiver. Meagan also tries to quiz Jeff on the history of DST. What did you think of the TIME series? Let us know! Next week we start a series on STUFF. Not just random stuff but our actual physical possessions. Can't wait to talk to you about it. Take a minute to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Thank you! Follow us Instagram: @schtickless Email us with thoughts, comments, encouragement, or good vibes. schtickless@gmail.com Artwork by: @halfcaffdesigns Music appears courtesy of Leo Goes Grr: Intro: Manhattan from the album Almost Fiction Outro: Sunset, OK from the ep We'll Come Back for You

Meagan and Jeff wrap up the Time series talking about the most fun way to spend time - leisure.

This is the second week of our series on TIME. We focus on the time we spend WORKING. Meagan and Jeff talk about the philosophy and perspective on work from a geriatric millennial's point of view. It's a little sad, but ends with some hope! How would you change work? How does work fit into your life? Let us know! Take a minute to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Thank you! Follow us Instagram: @schtickless Email us with thoughts, comments, encouragement, or good vibes. schtickless@gmail.com Artwork by: @halfcaffdesigns Music appears courtesy of Leo Goes Grr: Intro: Manhattan from the album Almost Fiction Outro: Sunset, OK from the ep We'll Come Back for You Thank you for listening and joining us. We are excited to be back!

This is the first week of our series on TIME. We focus on our struggles with SLEEP! Meagan and Jeff talk about the demonization of rest, puritanical nonsense, revenge bedtime, anti-fraud suggestions, high school biology, and more. What is your sleep chronotype? Let us know! Sleep Chronotype Info Take a minute to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Thank you! Follow us Instagram: @schtickless Email us with thoughts, comments, encouragement, or good vibes. schtickless@gmail.com Artwork by: @halfcaffdesigns Music appears courtesy of Leo Goes Grr: Intro: Manhattan from the album Almost Fiction Outro: Sunset, OK from the ep We'll Come Back for You Thank you for listening and joining us. We are excited to be back!

This week's random topic is reformatting! Meagan and Jeff are back and ready to dive into another season of Schtickless. Meagan and Jeff had to duck out for a season of life but want to get back to the practice of writing and sharing! Meagan talks about how over-commitment shows you what matters most. Jeff uses his podcast voice to read some poetry. What series do you want us to cover? Let us know! Take a minute to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Thank you! Follow us Instagram: @schtickless Email us with thoughts, comments, encouragement, or good vibes. schtickless@gmail.com Artwork by: @halfcaffdesigns Music appears courtesy of Leo Goes Grr: Intro: Manhattan from the album Almost Fiction Outro: Sunset, OK from the ep We'll Come Back for You Thank you for listening and joining us. We are excited to be back!

This week's random topic is libraries Meagan and Jeff spend some time talking about their shared love and appreciation for libraries! Meagan gives details about the purpose and mission of the American Library Association. Jeff speculates about what would happen if you tried to introduce the idea of libraries into today's economy. What do you use your library for? Does your library lend anything peculiar? Let us know! Take a minute to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Thank you! Follow us Instagram: @schtickless Email us with thoughts, comments, encouragement, or good vibes. schtickless@gmail.com Artwork by: @halfcaffdesigns Music appears courtesy of Leo Goes Grr: Intro: Manhattan from the album Almost Fiction Outro: Sunset, OK from the ep We'll Come Back for You Catch up on old episodes of Schtickless and invite your friends and family to listen as well!

This week's random topic is rain! Meagan and Jeff soak up an unseasonably cool and rainy start to the summer. Meagan talks about the oldest daughter's favorite smell. Jeff goes off on a tangent about what to check for when buying a used car. What do you do because of the rainy weather where you grew up? Did you have dry weather or rainy? Let us know! Take a minute to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Thank you! Follow us Instagram: @schtickless Email us with thoughts, comments, encouragement, or good vibes. schtickless@gmail.com Artwork by: @halfcaffdesigns Music appears courtesy of Leo Goes Grr: Intro: Manhattan from the album Almost Fiction Outro: Sunset, OK from the ep We'll Come Back for You Catch up on old episodes of Schtickless and invite your friends and family to listen as well!

This week's random topic is conversational tone! Meagan and Jeff have a quick conversation about the power of tone in conversation. Meagan is shocked by Jeff's high school confessions. Jeff remembers having trouble with tone in the early years of marriage. How do you work on tone? Do you use honey or vinegar to catch flies? Let us know! Take a minute to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Thank you! Follow us Instagram: @schtickless Email us with thoughts, comments, encouragement, or good vibes. schtickless@gmail.com Artwork by: @halfcaffdesigns Music appears courtesy of Leo Goes Grr: Intro: Manhattan from the album Almost Fiction Outro: Sunset, OK from the ep We'll Come Back for You Don't forget to check out Jeff's pop culture podcast that releases on Friday's, Popschtick.

Meagan and Jeff dive into ways they work to help all of their kids understand how men and women have been treated differently in the past and how they can make it better as they grow up.

This week's random topic is Spring cleaning! Meagan and Jeff talk about the beauty and power of spring cleaning and the Persian practice of Khāne-takānī. Meagan goes over the history of spring cleaning. Jeff is thankful for a house the is easy to get ready for company. What do you do for spring cleaning? What is your favorite part of the changing season? Let us know! Take a minute to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Thank you! Follow us Instagram: @schtickless Email us with thoughts, comments, encouragement, or good vibes. schtickless@gmail.com Artwork by: @halfcaffdesigns Music appears courtesy of Leo Goes Grr: Intro: Manhattan from the album Almost Fiction Outro: Sunset, OK from the ep We'll Come Back for You Don't forget to check out Jeff's pop culture podcast that releases on Friday's, Popschtick.

This week's random topic is marriage! Meagan and Jeff take a walk down memory lane to talk about how they have grown and changed since they started dating and then dive into some tips for making marriage great. Meagan remembers some high school cringe. Jeff reminisces about crying during ultrasounds. What eras do you remember in life? How have you grown and changed? What cringe still keeps you up at night? Let us know! Take a minute to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Thank you! Follow us Instagram: @schtickless Email us with thoughts, comments, encouragement, or good vibes. schtickless@gmail.com Artwork by: @halfcaffdesigns Music appears courtesy of Leo Goes Grr: Intro: Manhattan from the album Almost Fiction Outro: Sunset, OK from the ep We'll Come Back for You Don't forget to check out Jeff's pop culture podcast that releases on Friday's, Popschtick.

This week's random topic is movies! Meagan and Jeff go through their criteria for certain types of films that they love. Meagan talks about movies that have "it" (and not the IT in a Stephen King novel). Jeff finds out Meagan has a differing opinion on some Christopher Nolan movies. What are your criteria for a movie you love? What are some movies you think might fit our criteria? Let us know! Take a minute to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Thank you! Follow us Instagram: @schtickless Email us with thoughts, comments, encouragement, or good vibes. schtickless@gmail.com Artwork by: @halfcaffdesigns Music appears courtesy of Leo Goes Grr: Intro: Manhattan from the album Almost Fiction Outro: Sunset, OK from the ep We'll Come Back for You

This week's random topic is kid's sports! Meagan and Jeff dive into their hopes for and perspectives on kid's sports. Meagan admits that all the practice in the world won't help if you're born 5'2". Jeff hopes his kid can learn to be coachable. Meagan and Jeff blind react to professional athletes quotes about hard work. What kid's sports did you play? What kid's sports are you involved in now? Is there a sport you always wanted to try? Let us know! Take a minute to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Thank you! Follow us Instagram: @schtickless Email us with thoughts, comments, encouragement, or good vibes. schtickless@gmail.com Artwork by: @halfcaffdesigns Music appears courtesy of Leo Goes Grr: Intro: Manhattan from the album Almost Fiction Outro: Sunset, OK from the ep We'll Come Back for You

This week's random topic is Spring Break! Meagan dives into the history of Spring break and Jeff reads a children's book. Did you know swim teams helped kickoff spring break? Have you ever heard of a Freaknik? Have you ever read The Gift of Nothing? Find out about all of this and more in this episode of Schtickless. How do you enjoy Spring Break? If you had a break, what would you do? Let us know! Take a minute to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Thank you! Follow us Instagram: @schtickless Email us with thoughts, comments, encouragement, or good vibes. schtickless@gmail.com Artwork by: @halfcaffdesigns Music appears courtesy of Leo Goes Grr: Intro: Manhattan from the album Almost Fiction Outro: Sunset, OK from the ep We'll Come Back for You