Today We Tried

Christy, Chief Parent Officer at Colugo, is joined by Kristen Hall, COO at MotherHonestly, an ecosystem that propels women forward in motherhood, work and life. Those who know and love MotherHonestly may not realize that Kristen and its founder, Blessing Adesiyan, have separate full-time corporate jobs and consider MotherHonestly their passion project or side hustle. Kristen shares how they have continued to innovate and grow MotherHonestly during COVID. She offers great tips for anyone who wants to increase their focus and get stuff done. And, Kristen speaks about the importance of giving yourself grace as a parent and shares an unexpected benefit of screentime.

Mentioned in this episode: The importance of knowing your strengths, Mary Poppins, fresh flowers and face masks.

Share your thoughts or submit a question by heading to Colugo’s Instagram or emailing Christy at [email protected].

Today We Tried is brought to you by Colugo, a baby-gear start-up for a new generation of parents. Learn more about our story here. Follow Colugo on Instagram at @hicolugo and Christy at @christy_and_co.

Christy, Chief Parent Officer at Colugo is joined by Katie Bethell, Executive Director PL+US. PL+US’s mission is to win high-quality paid family and medical leave for everyone. Katie shares how COVID has made their mission even more urgent as many healthcare and essential workers do not have access to paid leave. She gives advice on how to advocate for paid leave in your workplace and shares how Today We Tried listeners can get involved in the fight.

To learn more about PL+US, visit their website and Instagram.

Today We Tried is brought to you by Colugo, a baby-gear start-up for a new generation of parents. Learn more about our story here. Follow Colugo on Instagram at @hicolugo and Christy at @christy_and_co.

Christy, Chief Parent Officer at Colugo, is joined by Stefanie Trilling, a Manhattan-based mom, and creator of Children’s Books for Pandemics. Stefanie has been in the thick of it since COVID hit and she shares her tips for managing stress, including one of our favorite ways to find some alone time - eating dessert in the bath - and a tip to reframe time-outs to make them a helpful tool for the whole family.

Mentioned in this episode: the podcast Nice White Parents, playing chess, and the cuteness of kids imitating our work calls and routines.

Today We Tried is brought to you by Colugo, a baby-gear start-up for a new generation of parents. Learn more about our story here. Follow Colugo on Instagram at @hicolugo and Christy at @christy_and_co.

Community is at the heart of everything we do at Colugo, and we’re always looking for new ways to connect with you. That’s why we've launched our podcast, Today We Tried, hosted by Ted and Christy, our Founder and Chief Parent Officer, a husband and wife team with 3 young kids.

Each week, they’ll tackle a big moment in parenthood and break it down to make it feel less daunting and more doable. They’ll share specific tips and tricks so you can copy their successes and learn from their mistakes. And, they’ll answer questions from listeners (want to submit a question? Head to @hicolugo on Instagram or email Christy at [email protected]).

Christy, Chief Parent Officer at Colugo, is joined by a special guest, Taelor Heinzel, Florida’s 2019 Teacher of the Year. Taelor shares tips on how parents can feel more confident as they support their kids’ transition to online learning. Christy and Taelor discuss the importance of overcommunication, setting up an “calm down corner,” and the balance between student choice and sticking to a schedule. Taelor also answers a listener question about what feedback from parents means the most to her.

Mentioned in this episode: access issues in the transition to online learning, a Slytherin rebrand and Taelor’s favorite coffee and chocolate.

Share your thoughts or submit a question by heading to Colugo’s Instagram or emailing Christy at [email protected].

Today We Tried is brought to you by Colugo, a baby-gear start-up for a new generation of parents. Learn more about our story here. Follow Colugo on Instagram at @hicolugo and Christy at @christy_and_co.

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