S4E1 Back From Break!
Steve and Jenny catch up on their summer off with a revel of their biggest parenting fails and triumphs. Plus a look at the new season ahead! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 19, 2025•29 min
No Gifts (please)
Steve Noviello and Jenny Anchondo are friends, parents and Emmy Award winning television journalists who are leaving the Teleprompter of TV behind for an unscripted look at navigating parenthood. Tune in for expert guests, relatable advice and parenting pitfalls as this pair, who for decades has made a career of always being camera-ready, are anything but when it comes to tripping their way through growing their families.
There is no editing or pushing pause. It's their take, in one take and they want you to be a part of it.
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TEXAS FLOODS: Talking To Your Kids and Teens About Loss and Trauma
We are taking a break from our summer break to bring you a frank conversation with a pair of specially trained trauma specialists. Like you, we are faced with talking to our own children about the unimaginable loss of life, young and old, in Kerr County during last week's flood. Resources in the episode include a list of trauma therapy practitioners as well and tips for frank conversations within your own family and can be found at: https://safehavencounselingtx.com/resources/ Learn more about y...
Jul 07, 2025•29 min
S3E35 It's Time To Say Goodbye For The Summer
In the season finale, Steve and Jenny look back at the year and ahead to the summer and what is to come when the show resumes in time for the new school year. A special thank you to our sponsor Vandergriff Honda, Acura, Toyota for your support. Visit them at https://www.vandergrifftoyota.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 27, 2025•28 min•Season 3Ep. 23
S3E34 PART TWO: Meriden Zerner Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
PART TWO: Steve and Jenny sit down for a conversation with Meriden Zerner MS, RDN, CSSD, LD, CHWC to discuss the huge spike in eating disorders for kids and how to start your children on a path to a healthy relationship with food. The conversation continues is a special two part experience Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 20, 2025•27 min•Season 3Ep. 13
S3E33 Meriden Zerner MS, RDN, CSSD, LD, CHWC PART ONE
Steve and Jenny sit down for a conversation with Meriden Zerner MS, RDN, CSSD, LD, CHWC to discuss the huge spike in eating disorders for kids and how to start your children on a path to a healthy relationship with food. The conversation continues in a special two part experience Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 13, 2025•23 min•Season 3Ep. 30
S3E32 Unknowingly exposing your kids to "reality". Or is it?
From instagram to fantasies to scripted television shows that have them asking "is this real". Steve and Jenny are starting to navigate the young curious minds of their kids who are starting to ask about the line between reality and fantasy with a question they never saw coming. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 06, 2025•22 min•Season 3Ep. 32
S3E31 Navigating Food Relstionships
Steve and Jenny sit down with Kathryn Johnson the Nutrition Director at Eating Recovery Center in Dallas to discuss food relationships for kids and the huge spike in eating disorders Learn more: Eating Disorder Treatment Dallas, TX | Plano, TX | Legacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 29, 2025•32 min•Season 3Ep. 31
S3E30 Jenny Is Risen!
Sometimes you have to sit back and appreciate applying what we learn on the show. Tune in as a text exchange between our hosts encouraged Jenny turned a day of distress into an opportunity for her daughter to feel beautiful in her own skin. Yes, we're talking about Easter photos and they could have been a nightmare! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 22, 2025•21 min
S3E29 The Doctor is Back- we're breaking down MEAN GIRLS
You enjoyed having Dr Kelly Jameson so much that we brought her back to discuss the topic we love to hate- MEAN GIRLS (and the role that boys play) We dive deep into the reason behind Mean Girl culture and what to do if your kid is the target or the queen bee! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 08, 2025•28 min•Season 3Ep. 29
S3E28 I'll Bet He Sleeps Just Fine
Steve and Jenny wrap up spring break travel and discover what it's like worrying for two parents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 01, 2025•27 min
S3E27 Lunchroom and Recess Politics for Kids
Lunch and recess are supposed to be the most relaxing and fun parts of the day but more and more it is a source of great stress and anxiety for kids who feel like they don't click with others. Steve and Jenny are thrilled to welcome Dr Kelly Jameson who discuss what to do if you've got a kid who is being left out or if your kid is the alpha bully and another parent calls you on it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Mar 25, 2025•30 min•Season 3Ep. 27
S3E26 You're Not Dad of The Year
When a routine Dr visit turns into walking pneumonia isn't the mark of good parenting but one expert says a single question is. But does his concept deserve the spotlight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 18, 2025•26 min•Season 3Ep. 26
S3E25 WHAT WOULD YOU DO?
Steve and Jenny engage in swapping parenting advice by giving eachother scenarios in which they have recently found themselves and asking "What Would You Do?" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 04, 2025•21 min•Season 3Ep. 10
S3E24 PTA MOMS ARE JUST BETTER
Steve and Jenny sit down to catch up about good sportsmanship and the well-oiled machine that is the school PTA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 26, 2025•20 min•Season 3Ep. 24
S3E23 Spring Break Plans
Steve and Jenny sit down to discuss plans for Spring Break and the screen time reminder that didn't land. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 18, 2025•28 min•Season 3Ep. 23
S3E22 Spousal Guilt and (impromptu) Drop Off Parties
When you leave the heavy lifting to your spouse be it because of schedules or preferences do you feel guilt? Plus what happened when the other parents decide your party is a drop-off event? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 11, 2025•24 min•Season 3Ep. 22
S3E21 Why is my child so anxious- DOUBLE EPISODE
In a special 40 minute double episode, Steve and Jenny sit down with Dr Ahou V Line and Kristina McCook from Thread Counseling to start to answer one very important question- "Why is my child so anxious?" This is a must-listen episode in which you will learn why this generation of kids is so anxious and what you can do as a parent to ease that anxiety. Learn more about Thread Counseling at https://www.threadcounseling.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Feb 04, 2025•41 min
S3E20 FAVORITE NEW PARENT PRODUCTS AND NEW CES TECH
Steve and Jenny catch up after Steve's trip to the Consumer Electronics Show and Jenny shares her favorite baby gear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 28, 2025•27 min•Season 3Ep. 20
S3E19 I asked my son how I can be a better dad
When you want your kids to take direction what kind of parent are you? Are you a negotiator? A pacifist? Or you a FAFO parent (more on that soon). Steve and Jenny catch up on their start of the new year and Steve reveals the answer to one very important question he asked his son... "How can I be a better dad?" The answer was... raw, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 21, 2025•23 min
S3E18 MATH ANXIETY
Steve and Jenny sit down with Dr. Aditya Nagrath a father of two and the author of influential works in education psychology including Treating Mathematics Anxiety and he’s the founder of Elephant Learning , digital education resources for parents and teachers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Jan 14, 2025•23 min
S3E17 Happy New Year: A Vision Board and Broccoli Cookies
Steve and Jenny are back from their holiday with a look ahead to the new year. They're discussing how to navigate watching your child engage in frustrating activities, their visions for the new year and a cookie recipe that should have landed Jenny on Santa's naughty list. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 31, 2024•28 min•Season 3Ep. 17
S3E16 Dr Tyler Scoresby- Is It Allergies?
Strike up a conversation with Jenny at a party and you'll end up on the podcast answering questions about her daughter's runny nose. Dr Tyler Scoresby from Central Park ENT is Board Certified in Otolaryngology and Head and Neck surgery and is breaking down when a runny nose is something more significant to worry about. https://centralparkent.net/our-doctors/tyler-w-scoresby/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Dec 17, 2024•25 min
S3E15 Hope Party Wrap and Dressing Kids for School
Steve and Jenny recap Grant Halliburton Foundation's Hope Party which set new records for attendance and fundraising . The two also discuss the pitfalls of the trap of "short-term-easy-long-term-hard" when it comes to teaching their kids how to complete tasks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 12, 2024•25 min•Season 3Ep. 1
S3E14 Post Thanksgiving Wrap - it's ok to ask for help
Jenny and Steve are back after the Thanksgiving holiday talking about asking for help. They're also catching up with their holiday partner ICE at the Gaylord Texan with tips to make your visit even smoother. Tickets now at the link below! https://christmasatgaylordtexan.marriott.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 03, 2024•26 min•Season 3Ep. 14
S3E13 Can I Buy That?
Steve and Jenny tackle the topic of allowing your kids to spend their money on what they want to buy. How much is too big of a spend, what control should you exert over that decision and the solution to make sure they still contribute to savings too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 26, 2024•23 min•Season 3Ep. 13
S3E12 ICE ICE BABY!
Steve and Jenny take the show on the road this week to sit down on location with their partners for the holiday season - ICE At The Gaylord Texan resort and spa. Joined by Martha Neibling from the Gaylord Texan they discuss the dozens of holiday attractions at the resort and share their best tips and practices to make the most of your visit and snag a discount too! Learn more at https://christmasatgaylordtexan.marriott.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Nov 19, 2024•30 min•Season 3Ep. 12
S3E11 Die By The (Halloween) Sword
We're back in real time this week as Steve and Jenny recap the celebration of his birthday, getting lost while doing a good Halloween deed and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 12, 2024•24 min•Season 3Ep. 11
S3E10 Is That A Korean Corn Dog In Your Pocket?
We fell a little behind due to the surprise episode for Steve's 50th. Catch up with the team after a trip to the State Fair Of Texas and the Midway treat Steve won't dare eat on TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 05, 2024•26 min•Season 3Ep. 10
S3E9 Does This Happen On Your Date Night?
It's finally date night. No kids, an adult dinner, some adult conversation and... silence? Jenny and Steve share about the feeling of keeping up conversation with your spouse - Jenny's secret weapon for chit-chat and why it's a good thing these two are the same brand of crazy wondering if anyone else thinks/worries about this. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 29, 2024•25 min•Season 3Ep. 9
S3E8 Steve's 50th Birthday Surprise
This is one you may want to watch- here is the link to the video https://youtu.be/HoCDAbdiDhs . Steve thought it was simply a nice dinner for two. Him and his husband celebrating his new projects at work. Turns out there was a secret plan afoot- a kidnapping- he was taken to the studio where Jenny was waiting late on a Saturday night to tape a birthday episode of this podcast on which his husband and parents would be the special mystery guests. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f...
Oct 22, 2024•38 min•Season 3Ep. 8
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