Handle It With Humor

Mollie informs Marty and Andy on how to defuse tantrums in marriage and with toddlers. Marty and Andy confess that kids drive them nuts. Mollie confesses she is still trying to NOT over-stimulate her only child. Baby's first dentist visit: What to expect. Time to hire childcare? What do you WANT, and how do you get it? What does fast food have to do with calming your freaked-out toddler? Hint: It's not about giving them nuggets and fries. Although Mollie does admit in this episode to giving Bill Dr Pepper. Mollie sits with Jennifer W during a play date, and they discuss all this and more with humor.

Mollie, Marty, and Jenny V. talk about family camping in the RV, pregnancy, Bill's potty training, and Jacob's first day of preschool! What lunch box were you rockin'? Mollie's mom's advice on pinworms, hemorrhoids, and marital issues. Mollie and Jenny talk about why the RV lifestyle is not just for OLD people, but perfect for family memories. Tips, secrets, and advice for RVing with your family.

Mollie, Jenny V, and Jarrett discuss the TRUTH behind letting your toddler watch TV, the reality of your expectations of screen time, and the results. Does watching TV make your kid fat and cause ADD? Can watching certain TV shows make your kid SMARTER? Sesame Street versus SpongeBob Squarepants: are we throwing shade? Whatever that means, you be the judge. When can you finally take your kids to the movies, and was it enjoyable for everyone? Mollie reveals how her grandma kept us all busy. Potty training updates, and seven degrees of Kevin's "Bacon." Jarrett reveals why he did not join the Marines. Facts from the book Scientific Secrets for Raising Kids Who Thrive by Professor Peter M. Vishton.

The very pregnant Jenny V talks about iceberg lettuce and your hemorrhoids. Mollie vents about old people who just don’t care anymore. Mollie rehashes Father’s Day Fail 2016 and knowing your toddler’s limitations when out and about. The LA DILF, Jarrett, shares how to keep it simple on holidays, lower expectations with your toddler, AND how to communicate with your partner. Mollie and Jenny Workman have a playdate with the boys and discuss how your energy affects your kid’s mood, the dangers of Legos, and the crazy questions the pediatrician asks at the check-up appointments. The trials and tribulations of being the mom of an only child. Getting permission to stop over-stimulating your only child. Mollie hides in a truck-stop restroom.

Author and entrepreneur Kristine Schellhaas is in studio to talk about her book, 15 Years of War, and military families! Defusing sibling fights, dealing with “know-it-alls,” benefits of base housing, deployments, homecomings, changes in the family after deployment, and more. Mollie and Kristine discuss what the war was like from the home front. Marriage, family, deployments, reunions, and PCSing; military life over 15 years of war. Mollie talks about her book and if there will be another one about veteran life. Kristine speaks honestly about losing her child.  Find more about Kristine at www.kristinespeaks.com, and pick up a copy of her book on Amazon: 15 Years of War.  

The LA DILF Jarret is in studio and suggests Mollie potty train her baby by crate training. Mollie lectures about why Families need a monthly calendar on the wall. What is it with people with Disneyland??? How to navigate Disney with your baby, the tram, the lines, the food, breastfeeding. Is it true that Disney land has GANGS???Are you a Disneyland weirdo? Have you taken your love for Disney to the next level? And is it ok? The LA DILF may have. Mollie confesses her secret collecting obsession.  

Mollie shares stories from the road with Marty and Andy. Andy and Mollie reminisce from the times he stage-managed Mollie's comedy shows. Why Mollie needs a green room and you want her to have one. Mollie LOVES her super fans and the connection they share. What she loves and what creeps her out. What happens before and after the show. Shitty book signings, crazy fans that stalk Mollie and take her energy. How going on the road traveling freaks her out, and her baby! Is Andy capable of stage-managing, fun, or LOVE? Is Mollie's mom racist? Is Cracker Barrel racist? Do men have a G spot? Andy and his body dismorphic disorder and the way he challenges his body.

Marty, the very pregnant Jenny V, and Mollie discuss flying while pregnant, and bizarre things we have seen flying around the country. What is acceptable to eat on the plane? What service animals are acceptable? Are you more afraid of the plane crashing, breathing everyone’s farts, or Jenny’s hormones? The affects of your negative energy on your baby. Signs that your kid is ready to potty train. The cart was way in front of the horse for Mollie and Bill. Teaching your toddler how to wipe appropriately with apples? Yes, it works! How do you deal with that creepy dude at the playground? Time Life’s Mysteries of the Unknown: Mysterious creatures. Do you believe??? Mollie confesses what she is scared of.

OUCH! This still hurts after the baby: what’s normal, what can be fixed, what can’t be fixed. Physical therapy for your vagina? You betcha! Pregnancy, Labor and Delivery: What questions you should ask your OBGYN. What are all these prenatal tests, and what do they mean? What are they looking for? Should you cry when your baby is born? Which recovery is easier--vaginal or C-section? Post-pregnancy pain, the realities. When you need to talk to your doctor about pain or body changes after the baby. What can be fixed and what can’t be fixed. Dealing with TRICARE health care. Your Facebook questions answered by Jerri! Facebook fans confess: what does NOT go back after baby. Postpartum depression or baby blues: what is the difference? Talk therapy options. What does a slutty octopus have to do with labor and delivery? Nothing, but we still talk about it.  

Jon and Mollie talk about their HOT DATE NIGHT and why you need to schedule one with your spouse! When was the last time you two went out? And what do you talk about? Facebook fans weigh in on how you CAN make date night happen, even on a budget. Baby sign language: is this for real? Learn the who, what, when, where, and how from the listeners on Facebook. Mollie confesses about blaming her farts on nerds and about her first Catholic confession! Does your kid have to be friends with everyone, or should they just be kind? What are the dangers of letting your older kid sleep in the bed with you? Jon takes off his noise-canceling headphones for an hour and joins the show. Marty shares about the Buddy Bench and tries to wrangle Mollie’s increasing tangents. 

Work-from-home moms: the good, the bad, the ugly. Can you work from home? What is the sacrifice? Will your current job allow you to work from home? How to approach them to do it. How to make it more efficient and still be your kid's primary caregiver. Mollie and Jenny talk about their choice to be work-from-home moms, the sacrifice and challenges of working from home, and how a life coach may help you. Would working from home be the right choice for you, your kids, and your family? Is a sales job the right fit for you? Is the job you have now flexible for split job, job share, or telecommuting? Time for work, time to be mommy. Is your work income basically paying for childcare? Judgmental mommy: Mollie judges nannies and daycares. Work from home, stay at home, can any mom win? Do we have to do it all and if we do, will we be happy? NEWS FLASH: Mollie has stopped cussing! 

TITTY TALK comin’ at you live! Is your baby ready to ween..are YOU ready to ween ? The Easter bunny, Jesus, Santa and the tooth fairy: how do you do holidays with your kids? NON SWEET treats for kids for holidays. Judgmental mommy Segment: get your kids out of the house and CUT YOUR SON’s LONG Hair! Does your little boy look like a girl? Childproofing with “The Boogie man” and Mr YUCK! Are you ready for another baby? How do you know it’s time? Jarret has baby fever! When your brothers pee on you and more….

WARNING: This episode is a bunch of hens cackling. Drooling, body odor, and detergent cravings--what could be worse? Mollie confesses with humor the most humiliating symptoms she had when she was pregnant. Facebook fans weigh in, as well. Paula explains everything from typical to weird that goes on when you’re pregnant. Sherry and Paula explain why some moms crave charcoal. Jenny V. reveals the gender and name of her baby. The ladies judge baby names and talk smack about the people who judged their kids' names. What Sherry REALLY does on Yom Kipper. Lots of hens, lots of cackling, lots of laughs.   

What IS a vasectomy REALLY? What are different types of permanent birth control and how to they work?  Mollie, Jenny V and Paula sit with DINK  “Josh” who confessed he and his wife did not want to have kids so they made the decision to have a vasectomy. Josh reveals how he made the decision with his spouse . He walks us through the procedure itself and , whom he told, how he handles other peoples reactions to his choice, and the secret life of DINKS: double income no kids couples. How do you handle it with humor when people ask , “Are you having kids?” Jenny V reveals what the research says about what’s trending in permanent BC and why more and more people NOT wanting kids. Paula gives us the facts on how the medical field approaches permanent BC options, procedures and side effects.

Grandparents: Should my parents watch my kids, do we let them spoil them or set boundaries? But first: Is dog shit littering? Campers and diarrhea. Who looked good pregnant? AND Baby CRUSHES. Jarrett, Mollie, and Jenny talk openly and honestly about grandparents and the relationships with their kids. Facebook fans also weigh in and share their honest opinions. Are you micromanaging grandparent time? Is it time to stop the relationship with your parents? When your parent remarries, do you call their new spouse “grandma?” Jenny brings the stats: The scientifically proven benefits of grandparents watching your kids. What effect does medical marijuana have on grandma? Mollie dishes on military wives and their mothers-in-law who hate them, and concludes with the definition of grace. 

What to do with the baby on a rainy day? Try your local aquarium! We interview Claire about all the options for kids and families at the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach. Can you get head lice from a McDonalds playground? We ask moms on Facebook about things to do with kids under 3 on a budget. We’re convinced Horchata Rockstar in the baby bottle makes babies walk faster. What’s worse: bombing on stage or the road Hana? We also discuss holding newborns and diaper changes. Bye bye stroller, Bill's got new wheels. Marty’s penguin experience. Mollie wins with Pinterest. Claire and Jon confess to shame-eating. Mollie talks about being pregnant and starving. We talk about why Jon is disabled in his knees. 

Can I afford this kid? We know, talking about MONEY makes you uncomfortable, so we did it for you. Mollie Gross and Andy Salamone sit down with Trilogy financial advisor Michael Bahkshi and talk about what a financial advisor is and why every family needs one. Michael breaks down family budgets, savings, tips to increase your income and manage your money, and how to reach your family's money goals, whether it be retirement, college funds, or being a stay-at-home mom. What is a college fund? What is a ROTH IRA? What is a 401K? Michael explains it all in simple terms and lets you know, yes, you can afford your kids.

Cat crap kills sea otters? Everything was going great 'till Claire dropped science on us. Mollie and Jon had to sell their dream cars because car seats can't go on motorcycles. Are you starving and don't know what to fix or have the time to fix dinner for the family? Mollie discusses challenges when you work from home and clever ways to cook for the family. Andy confesses weight issues aren't limited to after pregnancy or WOMEN! Mollie talks about her body challenges before and after the baby. Mollie and Andy fight, and it gets uncomfortable for everyone.

It's Mollie's wedding anniversary, and she steps out of her comfort zone and heads to the sex shop to get a gift for her husband. Special guest Tirzah from Cupid's Closet sits with Mollie, Sherry, and Jenny V. to discuss what's trending in sex, what new moms can do to get their groove back, and how to spice up your marriage! She answers all the questions Mollie was too embarrassed to ask when she was shopping. What is a MILF in box? Do you need one? Why should you buy sex novelties in a store where you could be SEEN? What do you do with your OLD sex items? Tirzah fills the ladies in, and for the first time Mollie is shocked into SILENCE!

Mollie drops a "real" baby on it's head....and is humiliated. Edith and Jarrett sit with Mollie to hash out the week. We ask Facebook followers and the LA DILF Jarrett G, "Is having two kids REALLY easier than one?" Jarrett and Facebook fans confess the truth about having two kids. Does your kid NEED a sibling? Are all siblings lifelong BFFs? What are the benefits of sibling rivalry? CLEVER MOMMY: Tricks to get your newborn to nap, how to entertain them while you wash your ass, a new bike to help them walk, and how to keep a baby in sight and busy while you're cooking. Plus, hear about a hip four-year-old birthday at Chuck E. Cheese. When baby naps, mommy GAMES? Food allergies in kids, weave snatching, and a kiwi story that may ruin Snapple for you for life. And, of course, farting in front of your spouse.