I Get It From My Mom: Authentic Conversations Between a Mother and Her Daughters on Parenting and Growing Up
Parenting is hard. Being a teenager is hard. And understanding each other? Even harder. In I Get It From My Mom, Elissa (a working mom) and her teenage daughters Ava and Maggie get real about the conversations parents and children need to have—whether it’s about listening, rules, respect, friendships, or just surviving the generational divide. They're not experts. They don’t have all the answers. But they do have a lot of perspective—and a little bit of humor. Whether you’re a parent trying to connect with your children or children trying to make sense of your parents, this podcast is here to help you open up, understand each other, and maybe even laugh along the way. New episodes every Tuesday! Follow/subscribe/share now to start the conversation. And follow us for extra content on: Substack: https://substack.com/@igetitfrommymom TikTok: @i.get.it.from.mymom and @avamorgan_klein Instagram: @i.get.it.from.mymom Threads: @elissa_igetitfrommymom
Episodes
From breastfeeding battles and toddler food rebellions to school lunch fatigue and the eternal “what’s for dinner?” question, feeding a family is never just about food—it’s about love, control, tradition, and survival. In this episode, Elissa shares her war stories from the trenches of motherhood: leaking pumps, picky eaters, Pinterest lunch fails, family dinners, and the nightly short-order kitchen.
Along the way, she...
Sending your kid to college? Whether it’s your first time or your fifth, nothing truly prepares you for the emotional, logistical, and “oh-my-gosh-how-did-we-forget-a-fan?!” reality of freshman year.
In this solo episode, Elissa shares the unfiltered truth about getting ready for college move-in—what to buy (and what’s a total waste), how to handle the summer anxiety spiral, what really happens on move-in day, and the ...
What happens when your career hits pause… but the rest of your life keeps going?
In this honest (and sometimes funny) solo episode, Elissa reflects on the past year since getting laid off after 26 years in the workforce. From job loss grief and imposter syndrome to the weird freedom of unscheduled days and a happy dog who thinks she now lives at home forever, this is a candid look at identity, parenting, and reinventio...
Ever wonder why moms always seem exhausted, even when their kids are older? In this solo episode, Elissa dives deep into the invisible weight moms carry, known as the mental load. From packing for summer camp with military precision to managing every social twist, school assignment, and forgotten hair appointment—this episode explores what it means to be the default parent, emotional first-responder, and household CEO...
🎧 Dear Dads: This One's For You (Love, Your Teenagers)
This Father’s Day, we’re turning the mic toward the men who made us—and made us laugh. In this heartfelt episode, Elissa, Ava, and Maggie reflect on the dads and grandfathers who shaped their lives, from delivery room heroics to softball sidelines, Broadway nights to backyard BBQs.
You’ll hear funny stories, sweet memories, and a top-10 list of why their dad, ...
Episode Title: Summer Camp Talk: What to Pack, What to Expect, and When Kids Are Ready
Episode Summary:
Is your child camp-ready, or are you just ready for a little peace and quiet? In this episode of I Get It From My Mom, Elissa, Ava, and Maggie dive into the world of summer camp - day camp, sleepaway, and everything in between.
We talk about how to know if your kid is ready, how to choose the right camp (arts vs. sport...
Pads, PMS & Period Panic: A Teen Survival Guide (With Mom)
Episode Summary:
Periods are natural—but the awkwardness, confusion, and panic that come with them? Totally avoidable. In this no-shame, no-secrets episode of I Get It From My Mom, Elissa and her daughters Ava (19) and Maggie (16) get real about all things menstruation.
From early signs of puberty to that first OMG moment, to cramps, culture, and the be...
Join us for a very special birthday episode celebrating Ava turning 19! In this heartfelt journey through nearly two decades, Elissa shares the real story of raising Ava, her and David's firstborn—and how she taught them to be parents.
Ava's Journey Highlights:
- Dramatic birth story and "juiciest baby" phase with reflux struggles
- The legendary three-day potty training standoff that showed her deter...
Sweet Dreams: Sleep Habits and the Importance of Sleep from Cradle to College
From sleepless newborn nights to college all-nighters, sleep—or the lack of it—is a shared thread through every parenting and growing-up journey. In this episode of I Get It From My Mom, Elissa and Ava (minus Maggie this time!) dive deep into sleep: how it changes as kids grow, why teens fight it, and how parents never really rest again.
You’l...
From kindergarten applications to college essays, academic pressure starts early and only gets more intense. In this episode of I Get It From My Mom, Elissa, Ava, and Maggie get real about the emotional roller coaster of school stress. From NYC’s test-in school system to AP classes, SAT anxiety, and "study hacks" that don’t always hack it, they break down what students are really dealing with and how parents...
Likes, Filters & FOMO: What Social Media Is Really Doing to Our Kids
Episode Summary:
Social media has become more than just apps and scrolling—it's where kids form their identities, build friendships, and (sometimes) lose their sense of self. In this episode of I Get It From My Mom, Elissa, Ava, and Maggie dig into the real impact platforms like Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, and even Threads have on tween...
Episode 8: Maggie's Sweet 16: Navigating Babyhood, Childhood, Teen Years, and What’s Next
In this very special episode of I Get It From My Mom, we’re celebrating Maggie’s Sweet 16—with lots of laughs and memories.
Elissa, Ava, and Maggie take a heartfelt (and hilarious) walk down memory lane, from Maggie’s early baby years, through the middle school challenges of COVID, to the confident, independent young woman she...
🎙 Episode 7: Family Vacations: Traveling with Children - The Chaos & Connections
What do vacations look like when you add strollers, snack bags, teen moods, and group chat chaos? In this episode of I Get It From My Mom, Elissa, Ava, and Maggie unpack what it really means to “get away” as a family: from the early days of packing baby wipes in every bag to navigating teen schedules, solo travel, and why sometimes a ...
🎙 Episode 6: Money Talks (and Sometimes Argues): How We Spend, Save & See It Differently
From allowance debates to the pull of online shopping hauls, this episode of I Get It From My Mom dives deep into how families talk (and sometimes clash) about money.
Elissa and her teenage daughter Maggie get candid about growing up with financial privilege—but also learning to appreciate what they have. They cover every...
🎙 Episode 5: Friendship Advice for Teens (And Their Parents): How to Deal, Heal, & Know When to Let Go
Friendship can be one of the most joyful—and complicated—parts of growing up. In this episode, Elissa and Maggie (15) dive into the highs, lows, and drama that come with being a friend (and having them) at every age.
They break down:
✅ How we make friends as kids, teens, and adults
✅ What makes a friendship wor...
🎙 Nature vs. Nurture – How Much of Who We Are is Because of Mom (and Dad)
🔹 Episode Summary:
Are we born this way… or did our parents make us this way? In this episode of I Get It From My Mom, Elissa, Ava, and Maggie dive into the age-old debate of Nature vs. Nurture. From emotional habits to sense of humor, salty vs. sweet preferences to zodiac signs and birth order—they break down:
✅ What traits are definitely ...
🎧 Episode 3: Rules Are Made To Be...Questioned?
Rules—they’re everywhere. From what time you get home to whether or not you really need to wear a jacket. In this episode of I Get It From My Mom, Elissa, Ava, and Maggie sit down for a spirited and funny conversation about the rules that shape our homes, our choices, and our sanity.
They dig into:
✅ The real reason parents make safety rules (hint: it’s not just to ruin yo...
🎙 Talk Less, Listen More
🔹 Episode Summary:
Listening—it sounds simple, but it’s one of the hardest things to do, especially between parents and kids. In this episode of I Get It From My Mom, Elissa, Ava, and Maggie get real about why truly listening (without interrupting or rushing to fix things) is so important in their relationships. They break down:
✅ Why parents sometimes give advice when kids just want to ve...
🎙 Working Moms & Mom Guilt
🔹 Episode Summary:
Working moms, we see you—and we get it. The constant juggling act, the guilt trips (both self-imposed and from others), and the worry about whether we’re doing enough for our kids. In this first episode of I Get It From My Mom, Elissa, Ava, and Maggie take a deep dive into the realities of growing up with a working mom.
They explore:
✅ The early days of mater...
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