In this powerful and hilarious episode of Mom AF, we get real about what it means to raise kids in blended, multi-generational families. Kaeli flips the mic on Jess and dives into her story of raising two kids in a home that includes a husband, a live-in dad, and a whole lot of history. From paddle-boarding in torrential rain to breaking generational trauma and setting new boundaries with love, Jess shares the raw, the ridiculous, and the deeply real parts of modern motherhood.
Kaeli also opens up about her thriving co-parenting relationship with her ex, his incredible wife (aka bonus mom), and how they’ve built a foundation of respect, transparency, and genuine friendship—all for the sake of their son.
Topics we cover:
- Step-parenting and evolving family roles
- The tension (and humor) of living with parents as an adult
- Gentle parenting… your own dad?
- When your kid plays “parent ping pong” between two households
- Holiday logistics, shared weddings, and WTF moments
- The grief of absent parents and the healing power of honesty
- Creating a village—even when it looks nothing like what you imagined
If you’re navigating co-parenting, raising kids with your parents in the house, or simply trying not to lose it during family board game night, this episode is for you.
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