Parents of the Year

In this episode of Parents of the Year, Andrew and Caroline sit down with Camille Jaramis, founder of Ask Yawn, the first parenting AI designed to cut through the chaos of parenting advice online.

Camille shares how she and a team of parent-engineers built Ask Yawn to give exhausted parents quick, science-backed support—without the judgment or endless Googling at 3 a.m. They talk about how tech can help families, where it can cross ...

With Halloween creeping up, Andrew and Caroline revisit one of their most memorable episodes: The night they tried to solve a mystery that still haunts their home: is their ensuite bathroom possessed… or just falling apart?

(PS — the light actually did turn on in the middle of the night. You decide. 👀)

But ghosts aside, this replay digs into something every parent wrestles with: How to keep kids safe without smothering their indepen...

In this episode of Parents of the Year, Andrew and Caroline dive into the often-overlooked topic of dad loneliness and postpartum mental health for fathers. 

They get real about the invisible expectations men face, the lack of support for dads compared to moms, and the pressure to “just keep going.” Along the way, they share raw stories of exhaustion, survival mode, and the quiet ways dads can feel left out—even in loving families.

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In this episode of Parents of the Year, Caroline sits down with Peggy, a co-parenting coach and former judge, to talk about one of the toughest challenges families face: raising kids after separation or divorce.

From avoiding conflict and keeping kids out of the middle, to creating respectful communication and future-focused parenting agreements, Peggy shares hard-earned lessons from both the courtroom and coaching practice.

If you’v...

In this episode of Parents of the Year, Andrew and Caroline dig into the rise of AI and how it’s reshaping our daily lives, relationships, and even parenting. 

From the clickbait story of a marriage ending “because of ChatGPT,” to the quiet ways technology chips away at memory, empathy, and connection, this conversation is equal parts cautionary and practical. They explore how AI can be a helpful tool—but also why it should never re...

Parenting expert and therapist Todd Sarner joins Andrew and Caroline to unpack what it really means to guide children without shame or punishment. 

From his 20+ years of experience, Todd outlines the three pillars of proactive parenting: strengthening attachment and connection, creating a rhythm and environment that supports kids, and teaching natural consequences without shame. 

Together, they explore how separation anxiety shows up...

When should parents step in and request a teacher change for their child?

In this episode of Parents of the Year, Andrew and Caroline break down one of the most difficult decisions many families face: advocating for a classroom change. 

They share their own recent personal experience navigating a challenging teacher-student dynamic that left their child anxious, tearful, and resistant to school.

Together, they explore:

• The di...

College debt can haunt young adults and their parents for decades—but it doesn’t have to. 

Today on Parents of the Year, Shellee Howard, founder of University Ready and author of How to Send Your Student to College Without Losing Your Mind or Your Money, joins Andrew and Caroline to share her practical, proven strategies for helping kids graduate debt-free. 

From strategic college tours and early family conversations about money to l...

In this episode of Parents of the Year, Andrew and Caroline unpack the trending term "FAFO parenting" (F*@$% around and find out). They break down the difference between logical and natural consequences and why using threats or shame in the name of "teaching lessons" misses the mark.

This conversation dives into the importance of empathy, how to raise kids who think for themselves, and why it's not your job ...

Are you ready to kickstart the new school year with ease and confidence?

Today we recast an episode of Caroline's Overpowering Emotions podcast episodes where she presents valuable tips and strategies to ensure a smooth back-to-school transition. 

If you haven't already, check out these additional resources:

• Comprehensive guide to conquering back-to-school anxiety: https://korulearninginstitute.kit.com/conquer...

Parenting is full of worries—before kids, during the thick of it, and as they grow up and leave home.

In this candid episode of Parents of the Year, Andrew and Caroline share their biggest fears, regrets, and surprises from each stage of parenting. From anxieties about dropping the baby or coyotes sneaking off with them, to raw reflections on anger, mistakes, and letting go as teens gain independence, this conversation will resonate...

In this special recast episode of Parents of the Year, Caroline explains how boredom is actually a biological signal, not something to avoid or fix. Learn how boredom supports emotional regulation, executive functioning, creativity, and mental well-being—for both kids and adults.

Learn:

* What boredom really means in the brain and body

* Why screens increase boredom (and emotional dysregulation)

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Are therapists’ kids really more "messed up"? In this episode of Parents of the Year, Andrew and Caroline explore the myths and realities surrounding parenting as a mental health professional. From bringing work home, to pathologizing kids, to the fine line between validation and over-parenting, they explore what’s myth, what’s truth, and where parenting is just parenting. With humour, honesty, and real-life examples (inc...

In this episode of Parents of the Year, we ask a question many are too afraid to say out loud: 

If you knew then what you know now… would you still choose to have kids?

With honesty, humour, and zero sugarcoating, Andrew and Caroline share stories of being ignored mid-sentence, kids crashing vehicles into trees, and the daily grind of parenting teens who “know everything and nothing at once.” 

But it’s not all eye rolls and sticky tof...

Vacations, late nights, screen time sprees—summer throws structure out the window. But what happens when back-to-school hits like a brick? In this episode, Andrew and Caroline talk how to hold onto a little routine without turning your home into a boot camp. 

They unpack simple ways families can keep anchor habits going—even at the cabin or with teenagers rolling out of bed at noon. You’ll hear tips on habit stacking (yes, the morni...

Kids don’t come with instruction manuals—but if they did, this episode would be page one. 

Today on Parents of the Year, Dr. Anna Levy-Warren returns to share what actually works when kids are overwhelmed, impulsive, or emotionally explosive. From managing sibling fights to handling suicidal expressions without panic, we talk about emotional regulation, safety, collaboration, executive functioning, and why your family calendar might...

More and more adult children are stepping away from their parents—and not always for the reasons you think. 

In this honest episode, Andrew and Caroline unpack what drives parental estrangement, and what we can actually do to reduce the risk.

From overbearing affection to controlling dynamics, political tension, and emotional repair gone wrong, we explore the subtle and not-so-subtle ways connection can break down over time. 

This one...

What happens when you’re raising kids and caring for aging parents at the same time? 

In this episode of Parents of the Year, Andrew and Caroline tackle the emotional, practical, and often hilarious realities of being part of the sandwich generation.

They explore how to model care, set boundaries, and have conversations with kids about aging, legacy, and showing up for family. This episode gives space for reflection and connection—wi...

Are parents more judged than ever? 

This eye-opening conversation e tackles the quiet shame and loud opinions parents face every day — from their partners, their own parents, in-laws, friends, and especially the online world. 

Andrew and Caroline dig into the everyday moments that spark doubt, the awkward birthday parties, the unsolicited advice, and why the loudest voices often come from the most insecure places. 

With laughs, lived ...